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
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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
Fun Facts About Pets And Dating
In a recent Huffington Post article, Robbie Couch explores how pets bring people together and a whole host of other fun facts about how your pet may be affecting your dating life.
Poets’ Corner: Rosemerry for Father’s Day
“When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had lea
Poets’ Corner: Feela for Father’s Day
To honor the memory of his father on Father’s Day, David Feela choose to continue a tradition scholars say might have emerged from Babylonian ruins, where upon a 4,000 years ago
Earth Matters: Where Climate Change and Geopolitics Collide
In a rare moment of enlightenment, Republican John Boehner recently stated “I’m not qualified to debate the science over climate change.” In the past, Boehner was a staunch
Second Chance: Exercise for Happy Pet Home
Animals, just like people, are at our best when our minds and bodies are kept active. At Second Chance Humane Society, the shelter staff does a lot to keep us engaged, happy, healt
Cave-Dwelling In Spain Offers A Welcome Inconvenience
OZY Writer Laura Secorun Palet, contributed this article to NPR about people who’ve chosen an “underground” (literally) way of life. Have you ever fantasized abou
30 Things I’ve Learned in 18 Years of Parenting Boys
Some very good advice from “Alexandra” who writes in the Scary Mommy blog. I am a mom to all boys. I am thrilled to be their mother and I don’t pretend that I am ha
Nose Printing of Dogs
Did you know that a dog’s nose is like a fingerprint. Alex Lieber, writes about using nose prints for dog identification in this brief albeit interesting article in PetPlac
Summer Sunday: Flat
I love to mountain bike. But, I hate the logistics. I hate fumbling with car racks, bike pumps, C02 cartridges, shock pumps, chain tools, pedal screws and allen wrenches. However,