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
2012 Perseid Meteor Shower will Shine on August 11, 12
I have fond memories of sitting in a canoe back during the summer of 1994 with two good friends and watching the Perseid meteor shower stream overhead. It was one
George Clooney’s Tesla Roadster Up for Auction
In an effort to raise more cash for efforts in the Sudan, George Clooney is parting ways with his 2008 Tesla “Signature 100” Roadster.
Curiosity’s Mars Landing Coming Live to Times Square
NASA’s full technological prowess will be on display Sunday night when its latest Mars lander attempts to safely reach the surface. While there will be plenty of opportunities both online
Pete Bethune: ‘Sea Shepherd Treated Me Like a Used Condom’
On a day where Paul Watson publicly responded for the first time since fleeing Germany, Pete Bethune entered a courtroom in Annapolis, Maryland to begin testimony against the Sea Shepherd Conservation
Paul Watson Explains His Decision to Flee Germany
More than a week after fleeing Germany, Paul Watson has finally opened up on the circumstances surrounding his dramatic decision to leave the country. The Sea Shepherd founder sent a
Good News: The Shawshank Oak Tree is Alive and Well
When the giant oak tree made famous by the film “The Shawshank Redemption” was split in two by a storm last summer, the world took notice. News sites like TMZ,
‘The Brando’ Eco-Resort on Track for 2013 Opening
Since 2008, I’ve been providing updates on efforts to build a world-class sustainable resort on the private island owned by the late Marlon Brando. By the end of next year,
