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Dell Declares Carbon Neutral Status

Posted by Kim Forrester
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
Dell has met its carbon neutral goal ahead of schedule, achieving a major milestone in its commitment to green power sources and energy-efficiency. Dell pledged last September to move toward carbon-neutrality, and has already reached its goal through a series of environmental protection purchases, renewable energy investments and by offsetting carbon emmissions. Its headquarters in Round Rock, Texas is now powered by 100% renewable energy. (Photo courtesy of Sun Star) Read More Add Comment (0)

Posted by stevegh
Monday, 11 August 2008
A homeless disabled vet left a heattbreaking letter along with his dog on the sidewalk of the Granada Hills pet clinic. The writer poured his heart out about his loving companion, Kaiser, having suffered with a stroke. The manager at the clinic lost all emotional reserve in this case and could not bring herself to euthanize the animal. Instead she used money from a fund set up to help animals like Kaiser, and set about to reunite the two friends. (Click here to read the story from the LA Times, or watch the video below) Add Comment (1)

Posted by stevegh
Monday, 11 August 2008
After sprinting to record levels this spring, the prices for basic commodities have now fallen 20 to 30 percent. Prices are now lower on staples such as rice, wheat, corn, and soybeans. Also down are prices for metals such as aluminum, zinc, and copper. The commodity almost everyone follows – oil – is off nearly 20 percent as well, dropping Friday to its lowest level since May 1. (Christian Science Monitor) (Photo by Elan Sun Star) Add Comment (0)

Posted by stevegh
Monday, 11 August 2008
For six hours Saturday in New York, nearly seven miles of Manhattan's Park Avenue was a car-free zone, creating a giant pedestrian plaza for biking, walking and playing, reports the New York Herald. The mayor is calling the program, Summer Streets and plans to close the same area to traffic the next two Saturdays. Great weather for the event topped off a magical day for New Yorkers. (Photo by Elan Sun Star) Add Comment (0)

Posted by stevegh
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Comedian Bill Cosby urged people in Baltimore to empower themselves and nurture their children. He told the people gathered at a city-organized block party to keep their children close and urged the families in this high-crime area to "empower themselves by taking advantage of the educational opportunities that lead to well-paying jobs". More at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, or see the inspiring video below. Add Comment (0)