Monthly Archives: May 2008

The EPA Picks a Pack of Power Winners

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Eco Rock

The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Challenge Winners for 2008 were announced in April and list Fortune 500 Companies, Retail Companies, Colleges and University. The winners consertedly bought only (or almost only) Green Power to maintain the … Continue reading →

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FedEx Going Places with New Hybrid Fleet

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Eco Rock

As I waited at a crosswalk on Brooklyn Avenue the other day, I was pleasantly surprised to read “hybrid electric” written on the side of a passing Fedex truck! Intrigued, I did a little research and found that the vehicle … Continue reading →

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The Dirty Diaper Dilemma

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Eco Rock

The great societal debate about cloth versus disposable diapers isn’t as simple as it might seem. Concerned parents should consider the process of production as well as the disposal of the diaper, and keep in mind that the most environmentally … Continue reading →

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Dr. Randy Pausch Speaks Before Congress

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Health Patio
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When you are sick and FIRED

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Health Patio

Allopathic medicine spilled over into the economic sphere when employers and insurance companies realized how predictive genetic testing is for the probability of serious disease. However, recently, the politicals got involved into economics by legislating an ignore button on the … Continue reading →

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