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
Discovery Channel Telescope Reveals First Photos!
The Discovery Channel’s awesome new $53M telescope has finally opened its “eye” – and its first shots are gorgeous. More than nine years in the making, it is now the
Gomez, Somerhalder, Bieber Lead Do Something Nominations
Later next month, a host of charitable and influential celebrities will hit the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica to celebrate and honor those nominated for the 2012 Do Something Awards. “This
Police Investigating Detroit Rapper After ‘Animal Fighting’ Brag Video
Detroit Rapper “Young Calicoe” is getting himself some well-deserved attention from authorities after a sick video was posted online featuring him giving a tour of his collection of “fighting” animals.
Federer’s Wimbledon Win Nets Oxfam $155K
When Roger Federer beat Britain’s Andy Murray on Sunday, you can bet there was some enthusiastic applause in the offices of Oxfam International. The charity, which works to alleviate poverty all around the
CBS Studios in California Adds Fuel Cells
The CBS television network has become the latest big player to add fuel cells to its energy mix. The company announced that it is adding six stationary fuel cells from UTC
Ellen DeGeneres’ Vegan Restaurant Not Coming to Studio City
While we heard the rumors earlier in May, there are now new details proving that the vegan eatery announced last year by Ellen DeGeneres, wife Portia de Rossi, “Pretenders” singer Chrissie Hynde, and
Andy Whitfield Cancer Doc Shatters Fundraising Goal
Somewhere, Andy Whitfield is smiling. The “Spartacus” star, who passed away last September at age 39 from stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, allowed filmmakers to capture his 18-month battle for a planned
