Michael dEstries
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Michael has been blogging since 2005 on issues such as sustainability, renewable energy, philanthropy, and healthy living. He regularly contributes to a slew of publications, as well as consulting with companies looking to make an impact using the web and social media. He lives in Ithaca, NY with his family on an apple farm.Articles
Ben Affleck Making 7th Congo Charity Trip in November
With news that Ben Affleck is about to undertake his 7th trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo, I’m easily convinced that this guy is in the same league as
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was a Plant
With the 30th Anniversary edition of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial hitting shelves this week, all sorts of interesting facts are being dusted off and thrown online. Over at i09, they pored
Watch Morrissey’s Delightfully Awkward Animal-Themed Colbert Interview
Much to the delight of anyone that enjoys awkward interviews, rocker and animal rights activist Morrissey appeared on “The Colbert Report” last night. After Stephen opened by declaring the 53-year-old
Ellen DeGeneres Launches Facebook Game to Help Real Animals
Ellen DeGeneres is taking her animal advocacy to the virtual world – with a brand new shiny Facebook game that actually helps real animals. Called Joy Kingdom and created by
Watch Some Guy Freefall from the Edge of Space [Update: Video]
[Update: HE DID IT! Video of his jump from 128,000 feet below.] In only a few minutes daredevil Felix Baumgartner will ascend to 120,000 feet in a stratospheric balloon then freefall
‘Bones’ Tackles Exotic Pets Industry with ‘Tale in the Tiger’ (VIDEO)
The episode revolved around the owner of an animal expo with a fetish for endangered species, the smuggling of tigers, and a dead body.
VegCo Market: 100% Plant-Based Supermarket Coming to Phoenix
Attention plant-loving denizens of Phoenix, Arizona: You’re all lucky bastards. Starting in early 2013, the 12,000 square-foot 100% plant-based VegCo Market will open in the heart of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan
