An aerial view of one of the three solar arrays Yalumba is installing in the Barossa Valley. DOZENS of wineries in Australia’s premier wine state are harnessing the sun’s power for purposes beyond growing grapes. South Australian wineries are embracing solar energy at twice the rate of other business sectors, installers say. Yalumba Wine Company … Continue reading Wine industry leads way on solar uptake By Nick Carne
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A Note of Thanks for the coming New Year
As 2016 winds down to a close and 2017 nudges its way into the room, it causes many of us to reflect on the past year. We jot down our resolutions and loudly declare we are going to make changes for the better as January inches closer. Each new year brings its own blessings. Like many parents, my … Continue reading A Note of Thanks for the coming New Year
Adventures in Japan: What Am I Eating Part III by Paul Rest
Adventures in Japan Part I and Adventures in Japan Part II Japan is a mix of stunning unforgettable natural beauty, and a seemingly lack of consciousness about the environment. A storybook looking factory of some kind situated in a lush green landscape unfolding before our eyes yet with an incinerator in the back belching black … Continue reading Adventures in Japan: What Am I Eating Part III by Paul Rest
Innovative baskets find foothold in premium oyster farming markets by Andrew Spence
OYSTER baskets that improve farming efficiency while growing a higher quality product are helping an Australian company penetrate international markets. (Text & Video) SEAPA has been making its innovative baskets in Adelaide, South Australia, since 1998 but has doubled its size in the past 12 months on the back of strong sales into the US … Continue reading Innovative baskets find foothold in premium oyster farming markets by Andrew Spence
T.J. Martell Foundation’s New York Best Cellars Dinner Raises $250,000 for Cancer Research
James Beard Award-Winning Chef Alon Shaya Provided World Class Cuisine Partnered with Legendary Wines The T.J. Martell Foundation for leukemia, cancer and AIDS announced that $250,000 was raised for cancer research at its first New York Best Cellars Dinner held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Capitale in New York. James Beard award-winning chef Alon … Continue reading T.J. Martell Foundation’s New York Best Cellars Dinner Raises $250,000 for Cancer Research
Enjoying the holidays: 9 tips for families of children with special needs
Episcopal Center for Children, a Treatment and Special Education Center in DC, Offers Advice The holidays can be fun, but they can add stress to the lives of children with special needs. The Episcopal Center for Children (ECC), a nonprofit organization serving children with special needs ages 5-14 in the greater Washington, DC area, offers the … Continue reading Enjoying the holidays: 9 tips for families of children with special needs
Powdery mildew app helps global vignerons manage grape expectations by Andrew Spence
A FREE mobile app to help vignerons and winemakers quickly assess grapes for powdery mildew in the field is being made available to growers globally. Developed in South Australia by the University of Adelaide in collaboration with industry and Wine Australia, the app was initially launched for use exclusively in Australia ahead of the 2016 … Continue reading Powdery mildew app helps global vignerons manage grape expectations by Andrew Spence
Three, Two, One…Holiday! Amazon.com Launches Black Friday Deals Store and Curated Holiday Gift Guides
This holiday season, customers can enjoy more deals than ever before on everything from HD TVs to stylish kitchen staples to some of the most popular toys of the year. To help customers find the perfect gift for everyone on their shopping list, Amazon offers curated holiday gift guides for Electronics, Home, Handmade, and other … Continue reading Three, Two, One…Holiday! Amazon.com Launches Black Friday Deals Store and Curated Holiday Gift Guides
Farm to table: A true story by Paul Rest
Part I Decades before there was what we know of today as “farm to table,” most Americas lived that way. What I mean is, there was little separation from what showed up on the dinner table because of where we lived, and what we ate. Outside of big cities like New York, Chicago and St. Louis, … Continue reading Farm to table: A true story by Paul Rest
Stand Up Against LGBTQ Youth Bullying Fundraiser
Free2Luv® is an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to standing up against bullying and helping to save the lives of our LGBTQ youth community by rockin’ individuality, celebrating equality, and spreading kindness through arts & entertainment. We empower, engage & enlighten youth to be their true, authentic selves and know that they are perfect just the way … Continue reading Stand Up Against LGBTQ Youth Bullying Fundraiser
