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Drew Johnson: Inspiring a Lifestyle of Service to Others, in the 48 Contiguous States

48 states in 48 weeks, volunteering in organizations big and small. Drew decided that among his favorite things were traveling and helping others, so he decided to set out on a...

EarthTalk: Toxic flea collars

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Dear EarthTalk: I’m told that, despite improvements in recent years, pesticides in flea collars are still harmful to pets and humans. Are there ways to minimize fleas without...

Recycling In Post Offices Expanding

Washington, DC - More than 200,000 tons, and counting. That’s how much paper, plastics and other waste the U.S. Postal Service recycled in 2009, representing a decrease in its...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Jack Lancellotta Believes in Service to Humanity

A winner of the Presidential Volunteer Award for thousands of hours of service, Jack is sure to be found on the board or behind the scenes of the next important project. Read...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Rebecca Stivers—Nurse Educator and Role Model

A nurse educator and her husband happen upon the scene of a serious crash just in time to administer critical care. As a trained nurse, Rebecca knows what to do to help make...

AmericanTowns Heroes: 87-Year-Old War Hero Still Committed to Serving Others

After 33 years of active duty, he has been volunteering weekly for the past 18 years delivering food made into meals for those less fortunate. Read more about Joe M. Jackson:...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Neighbor Saves Woman From Home Ready to Explode

Stuck in her home on the swollen Cumberland River, a woman is lucky to be rescued by a man on a jet ski who just happened to come by. Read more about Bill Crousser: Man...

How You Can Help with the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Cleanup

At this point it's still going to be weeks (and maybe months) before the oil spewing into the ocean can be stopped in what the Natural Resources Defense Council is...

Art Opportunities Monthly Now Lists $8.1 Million Available For Fine Artists

Artists and photographers working in any style, media or geographic location can now find financial support for their work on the Art Opportunities Monthly site. The newly revised...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Team Winter Races to Fund Research for Prostate Cancer

After losing her father to prostate cancer, Winter Vinecki started Team Winter to help raise money for prostate cancer research. Winter is a young triathlete who inspires...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Dan Coyne Walks the Talk When It Comes to Giving

Dan Coyne wanted to help a women he knew only by smile, so he decided to donate an organ to help save her life. Dan knew the woman only by sight and to say hello, but when he...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Join Troy Yocum on a Hike for Our War Heroes

Hiking across the country with his dog and his drum, Troy has a goal to raise money for military families and establish a national day of the deployed. Troy set out with a...

EarthTalk: Non-animal tested household cleaners

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Dear EarthTalk: I am very interested in purchasing household cleaners whose ingredients and final product are not tested on animals. Where do I look? -- D.R.According to most...

Mother’s Day Dilemma: More Senior Moms Alone and Facing the Threat of Hunger

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) wants all Americans to remember senior moms who’ll be alone and facing the threat of hunger on Mother’s Day this Sunday, May...

EarthTalk: Smart Growth

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Dear EarthTalk: What is “smart growth” and how does it benefit the environment? And what are the downsides, if any? -- F.Q.Originating in the early 1970s when city planners...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower. These are the lowest rates...

Memorial Day 2010 in Solano County CA - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2010 in Solano County, CA. Find the area Benicia events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2010. Acitivites are in...

EarthTalk: Plastic bag bans - Will we just use more paper?

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Dear EarthTalk: How effective have plastic bag bans and restrictions been on reducing plastic litter and other problems associated with their proliferation? And is it really...

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EarthTalk: Raw food diets

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Dear EarthTalk: A friend with many minor health problems recently switched to a diet of only raw plant foods and reports feeling much better. She also insists her new eating...

EarthTalk: Finding healthy snacks for kids

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Dear EarthTalk: I see a lot of “healthy snacks” being marketed for kids that list “natural flavors” but don’t identify them. Should I use these products? --...

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EarthTalk: Green-friendly linoleum

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Dear EarthTalk: I have a new linoleum floor, which I chose partly for its eco-friendliness. How do I clean and maintain it without using harsh or toxic chemicals? --...

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EarthTalk: How much electricity will plug-in hybrids use?.

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Dear EarthTalk: When the plug-in Prius is released, how much electricity will it use? Will my electric bill double if my Prius is plugged in each night? Or will the increase be...

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EarthTalk: Battery breakthroughs

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Dear EarthTalk: What is the potential for carbon “nanotubes” in battery technology? I heard them referred to as the biggest battery breakthrough to come along in years. And...

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EarthTalk: Traffic Congestion

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Dear EarthTalk: Short of massive efforts to build a public transportation infrastructure, which doesn’t appear likely anytime soon, what is being done to address traffic...

EarthTalk: Food waste

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Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental implications of all the food we throw away here in the United States? -- M.S.Food waste is a huge issue in America,...

How You Can Help Victims Of Haiti’s Earthquake

The massive 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12 is one of the worst natural disasters in history. Thousands have been killed, and the infrastructure in the...

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EarthTalk: Chlorine in tap water

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Dear EarthTalk: I am very concerned about the amount of chlorine in my tap water. I called my water company and they said it is safe just let the tap run for awhile to rid the...

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A Day to Remember in Benicia

For most of us, Memorial Day 2010 Benicia marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

Looking to hit the ski slopes in California this winter?

Looking to hit the ski slopes in California State this winter? - Where to go skiing in California state with maps, directions and ski conditions. Map of California State...

Ice Skating Rinks for Solano County California - Maps and Directions

Ice Skating Rinks in Solano County California Mapped! - Where to ice skate, play hockey and have some winter fun in the Solano CA County area! Map of Solano County Ice Skating...

Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Solano County

The reports of Swine Flu in California (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the outbreak. ...

Solano County Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms for Solano County

Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Solano County, CA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Solano County, California. Here is a list of the...

Art Benicia Presents: Paintings by Diane Williams

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For Diane Williams, painting is a vehicle to the sublime - a place of peace and relaxation, yet it is also connection to the past. Through this complex medium she explores her own...

An Evening with Manuel Neri

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Benicia, CA -- Arts Benicia will host An Evening with Manuel Neri, a special event benefitting Arts Benicia’s Exhibitions, Classes & Programs. The event includes a personal...

Drawing: The Probity of Art

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Benicia, CA – Arts Benicia is proud to present Drawing: The Probity of Art, a large-scale drawing exhibition including artworks by artists Gale Antokal, Lowell Dalton, Mark...

Art Benicia Presents: Photographs by Dianne Kadah Tanaka

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Drawing inspiration from nature, Dianne Kadah Tanka’s photography captures the kaleidoscope of colors, patterns and rhythms found in the rushing waterways of the Merced River....

Art Benicia Presents: Recent Work by Carol Dalton

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Inspired by both primitive and modernist traditions, Carol Dalton's series of collaged and pigmented paintings reflect organizational systems that strive for "imperfect...

Paintings by Jody Mattison

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Jody Mattison holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Academy of Art College, and has exhibited in numerous exhibitions and juried competitions. Her work can be found in many...

Benicia Artists’ Open Studios 2009

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During one very special weekend each year over 75 artists open their studio doors to the public, providing a glimpse into the year-round activity that gives Benicia its widely...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Benicia area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

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The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetooths, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more important to our sanity.Slowing...

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Arts Benicia Director Kathryn Weller-Renfrow Takes Leave of Absence

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Long time leader and curator for Arts Benicia, Kathryn Weller-Renfrow, is taking an extended leave of absence from her position as director. Although she may curate the 2009...

Don’t let dining out in the Benicia area do you in!

Going out to eat in Benicia and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

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EarthTalk: Harvesting rainwater for household use

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Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S.For most of us, the rain that falls on our roof runs off into the...

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EarthTalk: Simple improvements for greening the home

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Dear EarthTalk: What are some simple low cost improvements I can do to my home to make it greener? -- S.L.According to consumer advocate Remar Sutton, there are many ways to save...

EarthTalk: Bike riding and traffic pollution

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Dear EarthTalk: I ride my bike to work along busy urban streets. Should I be worried about inhaling pollutants from vehicle emissions and other sources? -- J.K.The short...

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EarthTalk: Vertical Farming

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Dear EarthTalk: What is “vertical farming” and how is it better for the environment? – J.S. “Vertical farming” is a term coined by Columbia University professor of...

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EarthTalk: Fashion's footprint

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Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the environment. --...

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EarthTalk: more affordable energy-efficient cars

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Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are the rest of us—who live in the...

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EarthTalk: High molybdenum levels from cookware

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Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. I believe this may be leaching...