01 Sep Does DEET Repel Mosquitos?
Dear EarthTalk: Is DEET natural and is it safe to use topically as a mosquito repellent? And which formulations and concentrations are advised? -- M. Frey, Milwaukee, WI...
Dear EarthTalk: Is DEET natural and is it safe to use topically as a mosquito repellent? And which formulations and concentrations are advised? -- M. Frey, Milwaukee, WI...
It’s time to think spring. Fall is the time to plant tulips, daffodils, crocus and other spring flowering bulbs. Use these early bloomers to welcome spring to your landscape. You’ll appreciate the color and cheery blooms after another long winter passes....
Question: How old are you, Toni? Tell NBY readers about your passions. Toni Mosley: “I was born 65 years ago in Toledo, Ohio where I spent most of my young adult life. I don’t consider myself a senior citizen, just a person trying to use my...
The benefits of optimism are very far-reaching. It has been proven that optimistic people cope with disease better, recover from surgery faster, are healthier, and even live longer lives. ...
Here we are in September 2020! Although September marks the end of Summer and the beginning of Fall, it is still quite hot here in Southern California. Everyone is doing their best to stay cool at home, where we all spend a good deal of...
From the grandeur of its glaciers to the majesty of its mountains, breathtaking and foreboding landscapes beckon you on a journey of intriguing discovery through the southerly stretch of Alaska's 1,000 mile Panhandle, known as the Inside Passage. The protected blue-green waterway, sculpted during the...
You have been home for months now, are your creative juices flowing? New ideas? New products? New services? A new book? A new invention? There has been a surge in developing new ideas, patents, trademarks, and creating new products, inventions, screenplays and books....
Ruth Westheimer (born June 4, 1928, age 92), better known as Dr. Ruth, is a German-American sex therapist, media personality, author, radio, television talk show host, and Holocaust survivor. Her media career began in 1980 with the radio show Sexually Speaking, which continued until 1990. She has hosted several series on...
Summer is one of the best seasons to drive up to the alpine mountain town Big Bear. With the pandemic keeping many at home, the drive from Los Angeles is less than two hours....
Embracing the nostalgic aura of an “Old Florida gem,” Franklin County calls to everyone in search of a place to relax and reconnect. The area represents nirvana for discerning anglers and wilderness lovers alike. Set on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s northwest panhandle, this...
It is August 2020 and it is hot out there! Summer is full on, and sadly, so is the coronavirus pandemic. Most of us are still under Stay-At-Home orders, so hopefully we are staying indoors where it is usually cooler than the rising temperatures outside. ...
Georgie Lapp was a trailblazer and a pearlmaker. Which is why her wonderful uplifting keynote message and resounding standing ovation live on in my heart and memory. Some years ago, Georgie was the keynote speaker for my very first fundraising luncheon to raise...
Dahlias are bold and beautiful flowers that are easy to grow in any sunny garden. They are also spectacular in summer flower arrangements. With just a few dahlias, you can enjoy picking your own fresh-cut flowers every day from July through September....
[vc_row] [vc_column width='1/3']EarthTalk® is a weekly syndicated column produced by Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer for the non-profit EarthTalk. To find out more, submit a question, or make a donation, visit us at EarthTalk.org. [/vc_column] [vc_column width='2/3'] EarthTalk® From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is...
Dear Homebound Theater Lovers: There are many live recordings of Broadway shows you can watch via BroadwayHD.com* - a streaming service you can access on your computer, iPhone, tablet, or TV. Here is a sampling of a few personal favorites…*this requires a subscription with a monthly...
Singerton: “As a youth, I watched my father paint murals on our walls at home. That was an inspiring influence and I began painting when I entered college. About twenty years ago I started sculpting in stone: marble, alabaster, onyx - a favorite activity. My...