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AmericanTowns Heroes: Chef Bruno Serato Feeds Hungry Kids Five Star MealsWhen Chef Bruno Serato’s mother came to visit him from Italy five years ago, he took her on a tour, first of his upscale restaurant and then of the local Boys and Girls... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Amputees Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to Inspire OthersWith “literally one good leg between them,” three amputee veterans hiked to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa at a height of more than 19,000 feet. ... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Logan Hearn Takes Control And Saves His Brother's LifeRecent junior lifeguard training taught him what he needed to know to take charge and save his brother's life. Logan knew they were running out of time to save his brother, so... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Laura Miller Specializes in Acts of KindnessAfter a year of operating in secret, Agent L revealed her identity and her reason for helping inspire people to leave kind gestures for strangers. Laura Miller doesn't think of... Read more...
Ranking America's Deadliest HighwaysRoad trip! Summertime is the time for driving with the top down. With less to pack you can hop in the car and take a weekend road trip or an all-day driving tour. Summertime... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Keith McVey: A Mailman With a Knack for Saving LivesOver the course of the past 20 years, Keith McVey has had the chance to rescue three people during the course of his mail deliveries. The town is happy to have such an alert... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Katie Stagliano: Growing for the Greater GoodOver the course of a couple of years, one small garden has grown into numerous plots across the community, feeding the hungry though various worthy organizations. Read more... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: UCF Students Save Crash VictimYoung men spring into action after a highway accident and save a life. While traveling on the highway the boys spotted a car that had gone off the road and crashed. They quickly... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Mighty Mom Stops Runaway School BusWhen Lorie Aliano saw the bus starting to roll, her instincts kicked in and she managed to jump on board, get into position and stomp on the brakes just short of where children... Read more...
Drew Johnson: Inspiring a Lifestyle of Service to Others, in the 48 Contiguous States48 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... Read more...EarthTalk: Toxic flea collarsfrom:EarthTalkDear 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... Read more...Recycling In Post Offices ExpandingWashington, 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... 2 comments Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Jack Lancellotta Believes in Service to HumanityA 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... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Rebecca Stivers—Nurse Educator and Role ModelA 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... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: 87-Year-Old War Hero Still Committed to Serving OthersAfter 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:... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Neighbor Saves Woman From Home Ready to ExplodeStuck 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... Read more...New Teacher Rating System Needed for New York to Score in Race to the TopIn an effort to improve the quality of education and bring New York schools in line for $700 million in federal funding, legislation has been proposed to rate New York State... Read more...How You Can Help with the Gulf Coast Oil Spill CleanupAt 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... Read more...The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family ProgramIn 2009, The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family program, called Friendly Town, gave close to 5,000 New York City boys and girls, ages six to 18, free summer experiences in the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Team Winter Races to Fund Research for Prostate CancerAfter 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... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Dan Coyne Walks the Talk When It Comes to GivingDan 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... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Join Troy Yocum on a Hike for Our War HeroesHiking 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... Read more...
EarthTalk: Non-animal tested household cleanersfrom:EarthTalkDear 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... Read more...
Mother’s Day Dilemma: More Senior Moms Alone and Facing the Threat of HungerThe 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... Read more...EarthTalk: Smart Growthfrom:EarthTalkDear 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... Read more...Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% LevelWith 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... Read more...
EarthTalk: Plastic bag bans - Will we just use more paper?from:EarthTalkDear 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... 3 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Raw food dietsfrom:EarthTalkDear 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... Read more...
EarthTalk: Finding healthy snacks for kidsfrom:EarthTalkDear 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? --... 2 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Green-friendly linoleumfrom:EarthTalkDear 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? --... 2 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: How much electricity will plug-in hybrids use?.from:EarthTalkDear 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... 2 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Battery breakthroughsfrom:EarthTalkDear 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... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Traffic Congestionfrom:EarthTalkDear 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... Read more...
EarthTalk: Food wastefrom:EarthTalkDear 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,... Read more...How You Can Help Victims Of Haiti’s EarthquakeThe 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... 2 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Chlorine in tap waterfrom:EarthTalkDear 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... 7 comments Read more...
A Day to Remember in ShandakenFor most of us, Memorial Day 2010 Shandaken 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... Read more...
Looking to hit the ski slopes in New York State this winter?Looking to hit the ski slopes in New York State this winter? - Where to go skiing in New York state with maps, directions and ski conditions. Map of New York State Ski... 1 comment Read more...Ice Skating Rinks for Ulster County New York - Maps and DirectionsIce Skating Rinks in Ulster County New York Mapped! - Where to ice skate, play hockey and have some winter fun in the Ulster NY County area! Map of Ulster County Ice Skating... Read more...Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Ulster CountyThe reports of Swine Flu in New York (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the outbreak. ... Read more...Ulster County Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms for Ulster CountyWant a unique, fun activity for fall in the Ulster County, NY area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Ulster County, New York. Here is a list of the... Read more...Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Shandaken areaThey'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... 1 comment Read more...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... 1 comment Read more...Don’t let dining out in the Shandaken area do you in!Going out to eat in Shandaken 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... 3 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Harvesting rainwater for household usefrom:EarthTalkDear 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... 2 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Simple improvements for greening the homefrom:EarthTalkDear 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... Read more...
EarthTalk: Bike riding and traffic pollutionfrom:EarthTalkDear 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... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Vertical Farmingfrom:EarthTalkDear 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... 3 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Fashion's footprintfrom:EarthTalkDear 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. --... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: more affordable energy-efficient carsfrom:EarthTalkDear 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... 1 comment Read more... |
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