New York’s Ban on Big Sodas Is Rejected by Final Court
As reported in this article in the New York Times, “the Bloomberg big-soda ban is officially dead.” The state’s highest court on Thursday refused to reinstate New Yor
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What Marc Andreessen Gets Wrong About Our Future Robot Overlords
Tasneem Raja, Mother Jones Interactive Editor, writes about alternative scenarios to mega-venture-capitalist Marc Andreesen’s vision of the future; one that he says will be
10 Absinthes You Should Be Drinking
Emma Janzen, a freelance drinks writer and photographer, discovers and reviews her 10 favorite absinthes in this post in the Serious Eats website. Which absinthe should you buy? It
Second Chance: Kangaroos? Really?
Recently there was an interesting article in National Geographic (April 2014) about wild/exotic pet ownership . The story discussed the motivation that drives people to own such p
Want to drink like a founding father? Pour some cider, Madeira, whiskey and more
It’s Wine Festival week here in Telluride, so why not as Michelle Locke, an Associated Press writer puts it, pour some cider, Madeira, whiskey and wine and drink like our fou
Amazing Pop-Up Solar Power Station Delivers Energy Anywhere it’s Needed
Beverley Mitchell, a writer for Inhabitat.com introduces us to a new pop-up solar power station that can deliver energy, water and internet connectivity to remote places around the
The Peaks Eco-Spa: Health, Beauty & Wellness
“Our mission is to empower individuals by helping them make conscious, positive choices about their health, wellness, and beauty designed to enhance everyday living and quality o
7 Tips On How To Crowdfund Your Travels
Author, global nomad, and public speaker, Francis Tapon, has some interesting thoughts on crowdfunding your travels in this guest blog post on Gobackpacking.com: It sounds like an
The Last of the Real Mountain Towns
Greg Melville writes in the Outside blog about a little known secret: “That cabin you’ve always dreamed of? It’s within reach—if you know where to look.” You k
Telluride Wine Festival: “The New California Wines”
“Each section addresses an aspect of what I’ve come to believe: this is the best time in a generation to drink California wine. More than that, today marks the arrival of a mat
The Food Safety Movement Grows Tall
Here are several excerpts from a blog post by consumer advocate, lawyer and author Ralph Nader about the growth of the food safety movement. Let us celebrate today the latest initi
A Toast to Pinhead at Wine Fest
Under the direction of Laurel Robinson, the mission of the reborn Telluride Wine Festival (June 26 – June 29) includes children’s health (through improved nutrition) and educat
Amy Alkon’s Crusade Against Rudeness
In a recent NYT article, writer Brooks Barnes introduces us to the new, more controversial Miss Manners for the new millennium, The Advice Goddess herself, Ms. Amy Alkon. Please le
8 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Grill
If you’re wanting to expand your grilling repertoire this summer, check out these excerpts from a post, 8 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Grill, from The Daily Meal
Harley-Davidson’s First Electric Motorcycle
Electric Motocycles haven’t exactly taken the world of by storm. But as Alex Davies notes in his recent Wired post, Harley-Davidson’s First Electric Motorcycle may just c
Telluride Wine Festival: Miller & More
Any self-respecting poet of pinot can rattle off a list of reasons why grape is good. For starters, wine complements and enhances the taste of food. “I cook with wine. Sometimes
Medical Moment: Probiotics, Yes or No?
Telluride Inside… and Out is proud to feature the Telluride Medical Center’s MEDICAL MOMENT, a weekly column that answers common medical questions in pop culture. Have
Second Chance: Don’t Let Rabies Go Rampant
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 i
Fire Phone Immerses Users in Amazon’s World
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
Telluride Venture Accelerator: LifeDojo
Corporate wellness programs. They are the new black dress of healthcare. Everywhere. All the rage. The term refers to any program designed to improve and promote health and fitness
7 Qualities Of A Great Friend
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 friendship
The 120 Foot Long Jellyfish That’s Loving Global Warming
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 jellyf
6 DIY Versions of Store-Bought Snacks
Here’s some healthy Do It Yourself (DIY) food snacks from Foodlets.com*: Having kids means having snacks on hand. Try these can’t-miss recipes for homemade versions of supe