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Homemade Ginger Ale Adds Fizz to Standby

Great summer drink
fits move toward local, natural, artisanal

May 20, 09 10:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - If you’re still sipping ginger ale from a can, you must be sadly misinformed about the latest drink trend. The cool thing now is ginger ale from scratch, informs the New York Times, and bars and restaurants are catching on. Why put in the extra effort of steeping ginger... More »

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drinks • cocktails • buy local • natural food • ginger • ginger ale • food trends • artisanal

Towns, Counties Create Own Stimulus Plans

Economists see mixed results, but local boost can be psychological

Mar 11, 09 1:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - Across the US, cities, states, and counties aren’t waiting for Uncle Sam to jumpstart the economy, the Wall Street Journal reports. Many have devised their own, often creative, methods of stimulating local economies. One Texas town, for example, has used its budget surplus to create 250 temporary, low-paying jobs,... More »

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Texas • New York City • Pennsylvania • economic stimulus package • economy • buy local • local politics • financial crisis • local economy

 How to Shop, and Save, Green

Yes, things are pricier, but there are steps that go easy on wallet and planet

Aug 9, 08 11:27 AM CDT
(Newser) - Want to green your grocery list while keeping more green in your wallet? Grist lists a few ways to buy eco-cheap:
  • Make a list: Buying only what you need keeps costs and waste down.
  • Avoid GMOs: Genetically modified crops reduce agricultural biodiversity and raise serious health questions.
... More »

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food • environment • organic • groceries • buy local

Opinion

 Organic Food is Overhyped 

Old-fashioned agribusiness has its perks

Jun 10, 08 1:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - Don’t believe the hype about organic food, writes Abigail Haddad in the American. While foodies and environmentalists may croon over produce grown locally or on small farms, the truth is that small farms aren’t very efficient, locally grown produce doesn’t help the environment, and organic food... More »

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agriculture • organic food • organic • agricultural economy • buy local

 Live It Up While 
 Going Green 

10 luxury ways to cut carbon waste

Apr 21, 08 2:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - You don't have to give up the high life to be green. Forbes finds 10 luxurious ways to reduce your carbon footprint:
  1. Wear cashmere at home so you can turn down the thermostat.
  2. Buy carbon offsets for your private jet.
  3. Drive a hybrid Cadillac Escalade SUV.
... More »

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environment • carbon footprint • list • luxury goods • environmental impact • buy local

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