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Yearly Archives: 2011
Ubiquitous Carbon
Earlier this month, the United Nations met in Durban, South Africa to discuss the soon-to-expire Kyoto Protocol. Delegates from around the world discussed… Continue reading
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If you’re happy and you know it…
Growing up, my mother cooked dinner while watching the daily news. I would say, “Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a news channel that only showed happy news?” Continue reading
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Moving towards simplicity: It’s not that simple
In our complex and confusing world, more and more of us strive for simplicity. It may not look that way on the surface, as we scramble to buy “stuff” (both in stores and online) for our homes: electronics, collectibles, furniture, books, and kitchen gadgets. Continue reading
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Gratitude, the domino effect
I do great work on my spin bike. Not only do I burn calories and make my heart healthier, I reflect on my day and do some creative thinking… Continue reading
Green Muting – 24-hour news cycles and jaded audiences keep us quiet
As an increasing number of businesses recognize the importance of being green(er) and the marketing value of green messages, we have seen the rise of both “green washing” and “green muting.” The Greenwashing Index defines green washing as “when a … Continue reading
Stop. Collaborate and Listen.
The way we collaborate has changed dramatically in recent years, mostly due to innovations in technology. We now have computers, mobile phones, tablets, email, various forms of social media and countless other capabilities… Continue reading
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Getting inside the problem
This week I had knee surgery. Originally I was diagnosed as needing ACL reconstruction. However, an MRI revealed that the ACL was intact. My surgeon wasn’t sure how things would turn out. He advised that he should wait to make … Continue reading
New Solar Power Project Creates Energy and Jobs
My husband, engineer extraordinaire at SAIC Energy, Environment & Infrastructure, is helping Exelon Corporation – one of the nation’s largest electric utilities – convert 2,000 acres of California… Continue reading
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In the Age of Tech, Measurement Reigns.
As more individuals, from tots to seniors, have easy access to user-friendly technology like smart phones, cloud computing and video streaming, the amount of information targeted at those individuals continues to skyrocket. Instant news updates, email marketing, mass-produced opinions arrive … Continue reading
Innovative, Lightweight, More Fuel-Efficient
It is pretty amazing how quickly life changes. I used to think, “I’ll never do that” when I saw people drive by in campers and RVs…never say never! Continue reading
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