Archive for February, 2008

Tilt Studio, Inc . is a design firm that works to solve a variety of design problems, while specializing in earth-friendly design practices. Tilt utilizes an artistic sensitivity to visual communication that will positively impact the future growth of your business, small or large.

OK Natural Foods is a vegan organic "corner" grocer located in historic Mt. Vernon. It’s a tiny place but it’s stocked full of supplements of all varieties, baked goods, delicious soy drinks, natural sodas and ginger beers, a generous selection of bulk foods, chips and snacks, and a refrigerator conveniently stocked with a selection of prepared sandwiches, salads, and desserts. And man do they have an amazing tea selection for their size. You’ll definitely find things here you won’t find at Whole Foods.

Now I’m sure you’ve heard of low-VOC paints. Unlike most paint found at Home Depot, low-VOC paint has a fraction of the toxic chemicals that are released into the air and into your lungs, not only while the product is in use but long after the paint has dried. Real Milk Paint has zero Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and is your alternative to even a low-VOC option. The paint is actually made from milk cultures that are then combined with pigments “harvested in a traditional manner and are completely safe, eco-friendly, non-toxic, lead free and not radioactive.” Headquartered in Quakertown, PA, it’s easy to order over the phone and will arrive within 2 days. Woodcraft off Cromwell Blvd. in Towson also carries a selection of milk paint.

It was a thrill to vote for Barack Obama on Tuesday during the (I prefer to call it) Chesapeake Primary.

I came to my decision about Obama suddenly and with absolute clarity about a month ago, after reading Doris Kearns Goodwin’s wonderful book about Lincoln and his cabinet, "Team of Rivals." I was so inspired by Lincoln’s example of brilliant, strategic, and compassionate leadership. The man reached out to his rivals, knowing that they were critical to the work that lay ahead. He readily gave others credit and always took responsibility for anything that went wrong. Because he cared so profoundly about this country, he was unremitting in his drive to prove that self-governance is not an absurdity. He had an easy way with people, was a great storyteller, and could relate in a genuine way to any person.

I know it sounds crazy, but – Lincoln was from Illinois (didn’t quite make Senator), was considered an underdog, and initially underestimated by many. Sound familiar? Just to test my theory, I also read "Dreams From My Father ," Barack Obama’s fascinating memoir of his childhood and early adulthood. He tells of his search for identity and meaning with great candor – Continued

MARAMA: “The Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Management Association, Inc. is a voluntary, non-profit association of ten state and local air pollution control agencies. MARAMA’s mission is to strengthen the skills and capabilities of member agencies and to help them work together to prevent and reduce air pollution in the Mid-Atlantic Region.” The group currently has their headquarters in Towson, MD.

“The Environmental Fund for Maryland is a federation of twenty-one non-profit organizations dedicated to preserving, protecting, and sustaining Maryland’s natural heritage.” Donations to EFM help to resolve issues such as polluted air and water, declining wildlife habitat, depleted Chesapeake Bay harvests, and vanishing farmland, forests, and open spaces.

Located in Knoxville, MD Harvey Coachworks specializes in providing you with the newest developments and products in Electric Vehicle (EV) technology. An example might be converting your gas guzzler with the HCEV Prius plug-in Hybrid kit. Find out if you can convert your existing car, what the costs are, and whether it’s practicable, durable and accessible.