Renewable Energy

EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: I heard that some wind farms use fossil fuels to power their generators when the wind won’t. Doesn’t that defeat their whole renewable energy purpose? Why not let the wind power it or not? Also, I’ve heard that the low-frequency sounds generated by these turbines can harm [...]

Eat, Pray, Love

OAKLAND, Calif., July 7, 2010 — Based on Elizabeth Gilbert’s best-selling memoir, the film “Eat Pray Love ” tells the story of a modern woman who seemingly has everything, yet leaves it all to search for what she really wants in life. Her journey of self-discovery takes her around the world, where she regains the [...]

Media Relations Professional of the Year: Kim Padgett

Houston (June 23, 2010) – Kim Padgett, principal of The Padgett Group, a strategic marketing and public relations consulting firm based in the Houston area,  was recently awarded by Houston media the 2010 Public Relation Society of America’s Inaugural Excalibur Award for “Media Relations Professional of Year”.
The award was announced [...]

Banana Plantations

EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that bananas are taboo for anyone who is concerned about rainforest destruction? Even if I seek out “fair trade” or organic bananas, am I feeding the demand which is causing rainforest to be cleared? – Laura Barnard, Hillsboro, OH
Sadly, the short answers to these [...]

ASTROS TO CALL UP CASTRO, JOHNSON & BOURGEOIS FROM TRIPLE A

ASTROS TO CALL UP CASTRO, JOHNSON & BOURGEOIS FROM TRIPLE A
Will Designate Cash, Daigle & Sullivan For Assignment

HOUSTON, TX–The Houston Astros have announced plans to purchase the contracts of catcher Jason Castro and outfielder Jason Bourgeois and to recall third baseman Chris Johnson, all from Triple A Round Rock. Astros General [...]

You’ll Know When You’ve Arrived

THE UN-COMFORT ZONE with Robert Wilson
During the 1996 Summer Olympics, I saw a young athlete with his brand new silver medal around his neck and a massive smile on his face. He was so thrilled with his achievement that he was mixing and mingling with everyone he met on the sidewalk. Perfect strangers were shaking [...]

Call for Houston Sports Photos

Old Houston Area Sports and Outdoor Photos Sought
Houston, TX – June 5, 2010 – Local author and historian, Mike Vance, is seeking privately owned photographs for his new book Houston’s Sporting Life:1900-1950. The book will be published by Arcadia Publishing in early 2011. There will be a scanning [...]

BP oil leak

EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the BP oil leak is much more of an environmental threat than previous spills from tankers, and if so why? – Nathan Gore, Pawtucket, RI
No one knows for sure how the ongoing oil catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico will affect the deep [...]

Dinner Club – Beachy Keen

Menu
DRINK: Champagne pallet cleanser, red and white wine
HORS D’OEUVRES: Louisiana Crab Cakes
DINNER: Cedar Plank Roasted Salmon, Herb Encrusted Filet of Beef & Mashed Potatoes
Inspiration
A recent jaunt to Destin introduced us to Chef Tim Creehan’s Florida cuisine at the Henderson Park Inn. You can buy his cookbook in the lobby, so you can re-create the dining [...]

Houston Celebrity Watch

Everything is bigger in Texas! From movie stars to famous singers, many celebrities have ties toour great city of Houston. Whether they are native born or representatives of Houston, they surely shine bright in the hearts of Houstonians.
Inspirational leaders, Radio Hosts, and Houston Humanitarians are just a few of the people who have Houston in [...]

Bridal Extravaganza Fever – One Stop Shop Wedding-Planning

Bridal showers and bachelorette parties aren’t the only things exciting Houston brides before their walk down the aisle. The Bridal Extravaganza is a one stop shop wedding-planning tradition for brides, grooms, families, and their go-to girls. North America’s largest bridal show is held at the George R. Brown Convention Center. This summer’s show [...]

The Right Shot

Where will you celebrate Thanksgiving? To most, the answer is simple: With my family. To 5854 Houston children awaiting foster homes, the question is not so simple.
Recently, the Oscar-nominated movie “The Blind Side” brought national attention to foster care families. From an impoverished upbringing to adoption into a middle class family and subsequent NFL [...]

Walmart’s Footprint

EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: I heard that Walmart is having a bigger positive impact on the environment than any other U.S. institution. What are they doing along these lines?  — R. Schlansker, Beaverton, OR
Walmart has indeed been working to clean up its image in recent years, and many environmentalists are [...]

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

Dear EarthTalk: Given the huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico last month, isn‘t it high time the government put a stop to offshore oil drilling once and for all? Short of banning it altogether, what can be done to prevent explosions, leaks and spills moving forward?
– P. Greanville, Brewster, NY
The explosion of BP’s [...]

Houston’s Mexican Riviera: PUNTA MITA

Imagine taking a short two-hour flight from Houston and finding yourself in one of the most enchanting resort developments of Mexico’s Pacific Coast.  With activities ranging from high-end golf, tennis, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, surfing, fishing, yacht charters, rare bird and whale watching, Punta Mita is the new “It Destination” for Texans seeking a relaxing [...]

Ridha Arem, MD

H Texas magazine visits with Ridha Arem, MD of Texas Thyroid Institute. Watch the video.

Silicone Bake Ware

EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: Are there any health hazards associated with the use of the new silicone bake ware and cooking utensils?  I have found information associated with the hazards/benefits of Teflon and other cookware but nothing on the use of silicone.                               – Jean McCarthy, Sebastian, FL
With all the [...]

Hybrid Cars

EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Isn’t the interest in electric cars and plug-in hybrids going to spur increased reliance on coal as a power source? And is that really any better than gasoline/oil in terms of environmental impact? – Graham Rankin, via e-mail
It’s true that the advent of electric cars is not [...]

Where do old appliances go to die?

EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: What happens to major appliances that get carted off when new ones take their place? We have a dishwasher and a refrigerator that are both on the blink now and may need replacement. I’d rather fix them than buy new, even if it’s more expensive to do [...]

Keep animals out of the compost

EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: My husband and I want to start a garden this year. I really want to make compost from leftover food scraps and yard materials. He says it will attract unwanted animals, and refuses to agree to it. Is he right? If so, how do we deal with [...]

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