2008 Tour Business Hopping Over 2007 at Kangaroo Conservation Center

Thanks to a combination of national publicity and an influx of "staycationers" during a summer filled with high gas prices through the region, the Kangaroo Conservation Center 's mid-season admission total is up 45 percent over this time one year ago...
Sep 11, 2008

Ovarian Cancer Institute Fall Jamboree at Park Tavern:

Ovarian Cancer Institute Fall Jamboree at Park Tavern: Outdoor Family Fun, Food and Live Entertainment Highlights Include Performances by My Friend Ian's Band and Kicking Demonstrations by Georgia Force Arena Football Kicker, Carlos Martinez...
Sep 11, 2008

Tickets Now Available for the 2008 PACE Awards

Annual event honors metro Atlanta ’s outstanding workplaces for commuters.  On Thursday, Oct. 16, The Clean Air Campaign® will honor the region’s outstanding workplaces for commuters at the 2008 PACE Awards luncheon.  PACE Awards are given to employers, property management companies and individuals who have shown commitment, innovation and leadership in promoting commute options programs that reduce traffic and improve air quality...

Sep 9, 2008

Rabun County "Mountaineer Festival"

From 1961 through 1978 the folks in northeast Georgia came together in Rabun County to eat great food, test their strength and agility, dare each other to attempt great feats, dance, listen to mountain music and generally have a lot of fun. After an absence of 30 years – the Mountaineer Festival returns on September 19th and 20th...
Sep 8, 2008

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the deal nowadays with aerosol spray cans? I thought that the ozone-depleting chemicals used in them were eliminated back in the 1970s. Is this true? If so, what is now used as a propellant? Are aerosols still bad for the ozone layer? -- Sheila, Abilene, TX

The aerosol spray can has a storied history in the United States. First invented in the 1920s by U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists to pressurize insect spray, American soldiers eventually used the technology to help ward off Malaria in the South Pacific during World War II...
Sep 7, 2008

Audubon Art and Science to be Showcased in Brenau Event Honoring Donation of Rare Books

Brenau University Trustee Library will host an engaging, informative presentation on the works of John James Audubon on Monday, Sept. 15, in the library and adjacent Thurmond McRae Auditorium...
Sep 5, 2008

Dear EarthTalk: How is it that hydrogen can replace oil to run our cars? There seems to be a lot of controversy over whether hydrogen can really be generated and stored in such a way to be practical? -- Stephane Kuziora, Thunder Bay, ON

The jury is still out on whether hydrogen will ultimately be our environmental savior, replacing the fossil fuels responsible for global warming and various nagging forms of pollution. Two main hurdles stand in the way of mass production and widespread consumer adoption of hydrogen “fuel cell” vehicles: the still high cost of producing fuel cells, and the lack of a hydrogen refueling network...
Sep 5, 2008

What Kind of Marriage Do You Want to Have?

It's not too late to register to be part of the Healthy Marriage Initiative in Gainesville and surrounding cities. The marriage coaching classes are funded by the State of Georgia and offered through the Gainesville-Hall County Community Service Center free of charge...
Sep 4, 2008

Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental pros and cons of corn-based plastic as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastic? -- Laura McInnes, Glasgow, Scotland

Polylactic acid (PLA), a plastic substitute made from fermented plant starch (usually corn) is quickly becoming a popular alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. As more and more countries and states follow the lead of China, Ireland, South Africa, Uganda and San Francisco...
Sep 4, 2008

Dear EarthTalk: My body doesn’t tolerate cheese well. Are there dairy-free cheeses that will be easier on my constitution and better for the environment, too? -- Steve Sullivan, Seattle, WA

With some 30 to 50 million Americans suffering from various degrees of lactose intolerance, and an estimated three million of us now eating animal-free (vegan) diets for humane, environmental and/or health reasons, the production of alternatives to dairy products has started to become big business...
Sep 3, 2008

Skyland Trail Offers Free Community Education Series: “How To Get The Life You Love!” on September 4, 2008, 6pm – 8pm

Skyland Trail is hosting a seminar on ‘How to Get the Life You Love,’ presented by Patrice Dickey, award winning author of Back to the Garden: Getting from Shadow to Joy and creator of the popular Evening at Emory University course, ‘Get the Life You Love’. RSVP to get free tips from Patrice...
Sep 2, 2008

Dear EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my car’s oil? Conventional wisdom has always put it at every 3,000 miles to prevent engine wear, but isn’t changing oil that frequently wasteful and unnecessary? Also, what is the "greenest" and longest-lasting oil I should use? -- Vic Roberts, Lincoln, MA

There is much debate in the automotive world over how often drivers of typical passenger cars or light trucks should change their oil. The quick-lube chains usually recommend it be done every three months or 3,000 miles, but many mechanics would tell you that such frequent changes are overkill. Indeed, most car owner’s manuals recommend changing out the oil less frequently, usually after 5,000 or 7,500 miles...
Sep 2, 2008

Morris & Raper Announces Opening of New Bank Owned Properties Division - ForeclosedDeals.com

Morris & Raper has opened a new division devoted to bank owned properties. This new division represents only new home foreclosures, and is a great resource for anyone looking for the foreclosed deals on new homes...
Sep 1, 2008

[ In Food ]
A Walk in the Vineyard at Persimmon Creek

Georgia Organics hosts this unique fundraiser with a full farm tour of the vineyard and gardens, oral history of the land and delicious wine and food pairings among the harvest-ready grape vines...
Aug 31, 2008

September 2008 is Atrial Fibrillation Month Focusing on Life-Threatening Irregular Heartbeat

Commonly known as afib, atrial fibrillation is a misfiring of the electrical signals of the heart involving rapid or irregular heartbeats or quivering of the heart's upper chambers. Once considered benign, this cardiac arrhythmia can actually lead to congestive heart failure or stroke...
Aug 31, 2008