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It was an event 20 years in the making.
Spring is finally here, the time of year when most people go outside and treat their lawn for noxious weeds. This is so commonplace, that many overlook potent medicine right in their own backyard. There is a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson that summarizes this well, “A weed is a plant, whose virtues have not yet been discovered.”
I would like to announce the publication of a new book entitled “We Need An Ecological Revolution.” The book can be freely downloaded and circulated from the following link:
If printed copies are desired, they are available from Lulu.com
Our present crisis of civilization is unique
Green building design is needed as we combat the impacts of climate change. The overuse of once-abundant natural resources has resulted in the scarcity of products and the increased price of supplies. The need implement repurposed items in the construction of new buildings is more urgent than ever.
The new approaches to green building design have resulted in a reduction of fossil fuel energy use and resource waste, as well as the use of virgin materials. The high-tech designs that were once reserved for expensive, futuristic buildings are now being implemented into the average home. The use of alternative energy systems in the family home is becoming more common, such as solar panels and small wind turbines. As green technology continues to evolve, it makes green building design more available to the everyday consumer.
Finally. Dare I say, FINALLY, hemp has arrived in Ohio. After decades in the shadows, confused with its more popular cousin marijuana, hemp is getting the attention it deserves. It owes this glow to two important developments.
First, the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, aka 2018 Farm Bill.At the end of last year, an amazing transformation, right out of left field, found U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) hastily shepherding hemp through Congress. While agricultural in title, the text within was revolutionary.
Hemp-became-legal!
Erasing 70 years of prohibition, this remarkable plant reclaimed its long-lost domicile as a seamless source for food, fuel, concrete, clothing, cosmetics, and, yes, CBD. The bill removed hemp from the definition of marijuana as a strictly controlled substance so long as THC content falls below 0.3%.
Coaching a brand-spanking new football team is tough enough but try building one from the ground up.
Destroyers Head Coach Matt Sauk says he’s up for the challenge. Destroyers held tryouts on a recent Saturday morning at Bo Jackson’s Elite Training facility in Hilliard, and just like the name-sake of this indoor dome, Coach Sauk knows.
“This will be my second time (building a team from the ground up),” says Sauk on about the rebirth of the Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League, with all home games at Nationwide Arena. “Getting 35 guys in a short period of time is the greatest challenge. Two, is trying to find talent that in short amount of time. When you have a full season you have a full off-season to recruit and do other stuff.”
The Destroyers through free agency filled most of their projected roster with AFL veterans in February and early March. Adding third-year AFL defensive-back KJ Morton and 6’6", 350 lb. offensive lineman Nathan Isles, who’s spent time with the Seattle Seahawks.
[ An earlier version of this article was posted on Reader Supported News ]
Every breath you take
Every move you make
Every bond you break
Every step you take
Every single day
Every word you say
I'll be watching
~The Police
Digital Domination
Back in the 1780’s British social theorist Jeremy Bentham and his entrepreneur brother came up with a design for what they thought would be the perfect prison.
VP Mike Pence will be giving the keynote address at the Ohio Oil and Gas Association conference Friday, March 8th, 11am-1pm.
Bring your signs and come welcome him to Columbus. We will gather on the sidewalk along next to the Hilton Hotel along Easton Way, between Chagrin Drive and Easton Loop.
Let's let the VP know how we feel about family separation, the Border Wall, Women's Right to Choose, LGBTQ+ Rights, Voting Rights, Healthcare, and the rollback of environmental laws.
As the 2019 Columbus Crew season kicks off, local activists should recall why our hometown soccer team is still here. Despite some criticisms from this publication and others, the story of how The Crew got saved can provide lessons that even the most vocal critics should learn from for their own purposes.
The Columbus Crew was the first charter team in Major League Soccer (MLS) and went on to play an important role in U.S. soccer history. I was at that first game in Ohio Stadium in April 1996 when I was twelve years old, which allowed me to watch a sport I loved in a city that (until that time) never had a viable professional team before. The Crew helped prove the MLS could work in the U.S. and that a soccer-specific stadium could be built for MLS and national teams alike. Without the city of Columbus and our modest franchise, soccer would have never succeeded in our country and so many incredible professional careers – from Brian McBride to Zack Steffen – would have never happened. It is this history that preceded the #SaveTheCrew movement.
Sustainability is no longer a niche effort. Today, it’s a global initiative that’s demanded by society and practiced by businesses across all industries. Car companies, from newer additions like Tesla to old standards like General Motors, understand this and are doing what it takes to get on board.
Car Companies and the Goal of SustainabilityOne reason why American car manufacturers are focusing on sustainability is to compete with foreign car manufacturers – and to improve where those have failed. Additionally, a big portion of jobs in the U.S. auto industry relies on sustainable products. According to a study by the BlueGreen Alliance and the Natural Resources Defense Council, "Building clean vehicle technology directly supports 288,000 manufacturing and engineering jobs in the United States.”