June 2014

When I first arrived here at the Second Chance Resource Center I was fed, nurtured and vaccinated.  Although this is the typical protocol at most shelters, I find that out here in the fresh mountain air people seem more laid back than in other places I have...

David Streitfeld, a New York Times Technology Reporter, offers up some initial impressions on Amazon's new Fire phone, announced yesterday by Amazon CEO, Jeffrey Bezos. Here are several excerpts: Amazon on Wednesday announced a device that tries to fulfill the retailer’s dream of being integrated into...

Louis XIV sat on the throne of France for 72 years (1643 – 1715). [caption id="attachment_42214" align="aligncenter" width="600"] “King” Sam Bush, by Tim Benko[/caption] Queen Victoria ruled the British empire for 63 years, 216 days. Elizabeth II, also of the United Kingdom, is hot on Victoria’s heels, having...

Corporate wellness programs. They are the new black dress of healthcare. Everywhere. All the rage. [caption id="attachment_42234" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Life Dojo team, Patrica Bedard, Chris Cutter, Varun Vummidi[/caption] The term refers to any program designed to improve and promote health and fitness behavior and to improve health...

Single Day and Late Night Tickets for Telluride Blues & Brews on sale as of Friday, June 20, 10 a.m. (MDT)! Single Day and Late Night Tickets for the 21st Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival go on sale this Friday, June 20th at 10:00 a.m. (MDT)....

In this excerpt from a post on MindBodyGreen, Stephen Guise, author of the best-selling book "Mini Habits," explores the 7 Qualities Of A Great Friend: Great friendships are one of the most important things in life. Here are the top seven qualities found in the greatest...

There's a new trend in New York City; a cross-over between an art exhibit and an educational experience.  Marisa Meltzer, writes about a new company named after the writer and art collector Gertrude Stein: On a Saturday afternoon in Chelsea, a group of a few dozen...

Here's an excerpt from a fascinating post by Matt Simon that recently appeared in Wired, The 120-Foot-Long Jellyfish That’s Loving Global Warming: The lion’s mane jellyfish only looks like a lion’s mane if you squint really hard and pretend that lions have tentacles and live in the...