Dear EarthTalk: What is the status of the land mines issue popularized by Princess Diana and Paul McCartney’s ex-wife, Heather Mills? How many mines have been removed? How many are left? What is being done? – Jonas Schultz, via e-mail Land mines were first widely used in World War II and have since [...]
Recipes from the “Best Teen Chef”
Aug. 23, 2007 Leave a Comment
(ARA) Recipes Courtesy of Amanda Nunez, winner of The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef 2007 Competition. Jicama Salad: Yield 4 1/2 cold jicama cut into match sticks 1/2 cold avocado cubed 2 oranges 1/4 cold cantaloupe cubed 1/2 cup fresh strawberries sliced 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion salt and pepper to taste Combine the [...]
Teen chef shares secrets for snacking healthy
Aug. 22, 2007 Leave a Comment
(ARA) – Like any teenager when they get home from a long day at school, Amanda Nunez is plenty hungry, but as the winner of The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef competition, not just any average after school snack will do. "I love to eat healthfully, and after school I’m starving, having eaten only a [...]
Michael Vick to plead guilty
Aug. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
CNN and the Associated press have reported that embattled NFL star, Michael Vick will plead guilty federal charges related to illegal dogfighting, closing one of the chapters in a top sports scandal story. Vick will plead guilty to felony conspiracy next Monday, defense attorney Lawrence Woodward told the Virginian-Pilot, of Norfolk, Virginia. Vick could spend [...]
EarthTalk: Cat litter? Cafeteria food?
Aug. 20, 2007 1 Comment
Dear EarthTalk: How is it that flushing cat litter down the toilet has negatively affected sea otters? What is the responsible way to dispose of cats’ waste? – Margo Boss, San Dimas, CA According to Dr. Melissa Miller of the California Department of Fish and Game, cat feces can contain Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that [...]
Taito Legends 2
Aug. 16, 2007 Leave a Comment
Written by Matt Paprocki While it lacks a singular game with recognizable name value, Taito Legends 2 is a massive compilation of 39 games, ranging from a wide array of eras and styles. As usual, not every game is worthy of revisiting (or playing for the first time), but the true classics are worth the [...]
Chris Botti Live
Aug. 14, 2007 Leave a Comment
Right off his latest hit album, “When I Fall In Love,” Tumpeter Chris Botti hit up the Wilshire Theatre with his band and a full orchestra in a musical experience that will make you thankful you bought that expensive surround sound system. The December 2006 show features Sting, Jill Scott, Paula Cole and Gladys Knight [...]
EarthTalk: Prius versus Hummer? Taxes?
Aug. 13, 2007 Leave a Comment
Dear EarthTalk: I read that hybrid cars are actually less green-friendly than even Hummers, because they have two motors and very environmentally damaging batteries. Is this true? – Renee Sweany, Indianapolis, IN The claim you read about was from "Dust to Dust: The Energy Cost of New Vehicles from Concept to Disposal," a controversial study [...]
New tech reviews policy
Aug. 6, 2007 Leave a Comment
Dear Staff, From now on when we do reviews, you need to put the following info … for example: Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Developer: Level-5 Inc. Platform: Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PSP, DS, GBA, PC, MAC, Linux Genre: Strategy/RPG Players: Single-player Launch Date: August 2007
EarthTalk: Styrofoam? Economic Equality?
Aug. 6, 2007 Leave a Comment
Dear EarthTalk: How do I find a Styrofoam recycler in my area? My company receives huge sheets of the stuff on a regular basis and it just gets thrown straight into the trash. What can a business do to get this stuff recycled economically and efficiently? – S.R.M., Mesa, AZ Known within the packaging [...]
A wild hope for Mandy Moore
Aug. 1, 2007 6 Comments
Mandy Moore fans saw a new side to the singer/actress during her July 18 appearance in Boston. Judging by her successes in the box office and billboard charts, Moore has the talent to light up both the silver screen and the music scene. With new comedy “License to Wed” drawing laughter in theaters and a [...]
Simpsons Movie: Not all that, but close.
Aug. 1, 2007 2 Comments
Joke-filled at every second, the Simpsons movie lived up to fans’ expectations of wanting a laugh, but the flick was not necessarily an unforgettable experience. Overall the movie’s story line and use of every character one can possibly remember made it seem like simply a larger than life Simpsons episode. With an environmentally conscious theme [...]
Orikaso: The fold flat tableware for everyone
Aug. 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
Orikaso is a fold flat tableware brand and the brainchild of a British team of inventors and businessmen. This believe-it-or-not business is continuously growing. As the name suggests, Orikaso is origami-inspired. And it’s the perfect design for your outdoor eating needs. These thin pieces of polypropylene plastic can hold anything with no leakage. The hot [...]
