Lifestyle

Saving energy and money with home automation

Tuesday, 12 February 2013 11:29 EarthTalk® E - The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: I understand that there are many kinds of automatic features that can be incorporated into a home—even some that can be operated remotely—that can save energy and provide other environmental benefits. Can you enlighten? -- Robert Goodman, Taos, NM

SOUL FOOD MN | Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe: Where delicious food is a family affair

Friday, 08 February 2013 14:36 CHEO SMITH, TC DAILY PLANET

Mychael and Stephanie Wright, husband and wife co-owners of Golden Thyme, started up their cafe and coffee shop 13 years ago this March, first serving only coffee and pastries. Before long, people were asking for food to go along with their jazz-legend-themed coffee drinks—and the Wrights delivered.

Yummy baking ideas

Friday, 01 February 2013 14:34

(StatePoint) When baking for your family, there’s no better way to please everyone than by highlighting every crowd’s favorite flavor -- vanilla. From vanilla cupcakes to cheesecake, you can update the classics with a fresh, bold twist.

Pets exposed more than humans

Tuesday, 29 January 2013 18:45 EarthTalk®, E - The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: What are some tips for keeping my dogs and cats healthy?
-- Kim Newfield, via e-mail

Saving energy with white roofs

Sunday, 20 January 2013 23:07 EarthTalk®, E - The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: I've heard that simply painting your roof white can reduce household electricity bills by 40 percent. Is this something any of us can do? -- Susan Pierson, Sumter, SC

Metro Transit 2012 ridership tops 81 million

Sunday, 20 January 2013 22:59

Customers boarded Metro Transit buses and trains more than 81 million times in 2012 – an increase of 165,044 rides (0.2%) over 2011. Ridership on the Hiawatha light-rail line was the highest in the line's history at 10.5 million.