On July 24th, Google is hosting a global experiment based on creating a documentary focused around 24 hours in your life. Given the assumption that anyone who reads this blog is dedicated to a life of sustainable living, this experiment is not only an option to make your big debut in the world, but also a great [...]
As the weeks go on, and the temperature struggles to stay above freezing, the browns are turning to green, and bright colors are popping up left and right. The rebirth of nature’s plant life is among us once again. Such a beautiful time to walk around and see tulips, and daffodils, as well as green buds starting [...]
As the temperature increases, so does the population of life on Elmwood. Last weekend we hit a bombing 36 degrees and it has been steadily increasing the whole week. This means only one thing; people can finally come outdoors again! Over the summer tons of people are out on Elmwood with their friends walking, shopping, getting coffee [...]
Two things Buffalo is well known for is the amounts of snow it receives and its history of brewing, so why not create a festival out of it? Buffalo Powder Keg Festival, which took place this past weekend, included sleigh rides, sledding/tubing, snow shoeing, snowman building contests, snow shoveling contests, and a snow queen contest. One of the [...]
Don’t it always seem to go/That you don’t know what you’ve got/Till it’s gone/They paved paradise/And put up a parking lot … - Joni Mitchell
Recent studies by the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) have shown high concentrations of a chemical compound called Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in settled house dust. Sources of PAHs are cigarette smoke, wood smoke, car fumes, [...]
In a time of great disaster calls for a time of great gratitude. The Buffalo community holds true to their reputation of being full-hearted individuals with the contributions seen thus far in the donations for relief in Haiti. From Wegmans Family Charitable Foundation, M&T Bank and First Niagara Bank to many other donators both big and [...]
All around the city and suburbs, holiday decorations are shining. What a great time of the year to go around and see houses looking like bright, lighted ginger bread houses decorated by holiday spirited families and individuals. No better time then now to switch over all your interior and exterior lights to LED. They still [...]
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Two men were arrested at 4am on December 8, 2009 in Brooklyn for trying to re-paint a bike lane after the Department of Transportation had removed it. Local businesses believe that the bike lane limits parking capacity, while the cyclists believe that it’s extremely dangerous not to [...]
This Saturday, December 5th is the Annual Tree Lighting Celebration in Downtown Buffalo. The festivities begin at 5pm with free ice skating at Rotary Rink, to be followed by the official lighting ceremony at 6pm. Even Santa Claus will be there to set off fireworks!
For more information about this event go to the Buffalo Place website!
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It’s no surprise that Buffalo, including surrounding towns, would have an ‘extreme’ volunteer number for the home make-over project that occurred on the West Side of the city. I myself was one of the “…about 4,500 people — far more than usual for other “Home Edition” cities” that signed up to be a possible volunteer. [...]
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