Category Archives: USA

Quote of the Day | On persistence.

Posted on November 27, 2010 by endangerededen

For me, a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end. For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die. ~ Senator … Continue reading →

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How does an urban green hotel think and act?

Posted on June 11, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | June 10, 2010 Green is the new language of cool. It opens conversations, and opens minds in the process. We all know that. And green buildings attempt to reduce carbon footprints and make less impact on … Continue reading →

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Eco-Solutions | Bags made from recycled juice packs

Posted on May 30, 2010 by endangerededen

They do amazing things in the Philippines with all those discarded portable juice packs people sip on here, there & everywhere! Enterprising women from a fair trade certified NGO (non-governmental organization) cut recycled juice packs into strips, fold and weave … Continue reading →

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Green & Chic | The Ambrose, Santa Monica, CA

Posted on May 30, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | May 28, 2010 The Ambrose Hotel, a chic small boutique hotel in Santa Monica may just be one of the pioneers in green hotels. In 2008, the Ambrose was awarded the first Leadership in Energy and … Continue reading →

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Green Travel Blogs with the Greenest Ideas

Posted on May 29, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | May 28, 2010 The words “Green” and “Travel” seem to be made for each other.  Green-, eco-, sustainable-travel, or anything under a different name, so long as it denotes a certain respect for and devotion (nah… … Continue reading →

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A green urban hotel, reality or myth?

Posted on May 29, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | May 28, 2010 We all know “going green” is what’s “in” today. This new respect for our immediate environment and community is impacting everything we do, including travel. Eco-hotel is becoming an all-too-common buzzword. But is … Continue reading →

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Because we never really outgrow the dream of a tree house…

Posted on May 29, 2010 by endangerededen

As a kid, didn’t you want a tree house – a little getaway all your own? I surely did, and growing up in south Louisiana, I always thought the centuries-old oak trees would make for a perfect perch. To this … Continue reading →

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Kimpton Named ‘World Saver’ by Condé Nast Traveler

Posted on October 2, 2009 by endangerededen

SAN FRANCISCO—Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the collection of nearly 50 boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants throughout the country, has been honored as a 2009 “World Saver” by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Announced in the September 2009 issue as part of … Continue reading →

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The Brilliant Dolphins ~ Deep Thinkers (BBC), part 2 of 2

Posted on September 5, 2009 by endangerededen

Educational clip from the 2003 BBC “Wildlife on One” episode Dolphins: Deep Thinkers, narrated by David Attenborough. In this clip, dolphins are demonstrated to be able to comment on the presence or absence of stated objects, which is a very … Continue reading →

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Running Raw | Deep Snow Running

Posted on August 20, 2009 by endangerededen

In this episode of the Running Raw Project: Do you live in a cold winter environment and find it difficult to run in the winter? Here’s an option to increase fitness, fun and reduce injury during the winter months. Source: … Continue reading →

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