Sometimes you hear a story about someone who has faced adversity and not only risen above their challenges but done something good because of them. Stories like that are inspiring, and have a way of putting things in perspective. In my eyes this is one of them.
Alex Elman lost her sight at 27 years old due to complications from diabetes. Her loss of one sense helped heighten another – taste. She discovered she possesses an exceptional palette for wine tasting. Read on after the jump!
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Although I enjoy a good local brew, I’m also a huge fan of wine. Wine bottles are recyclable and you can find local and/or organic wines easily. But what should you do with those damn un-recyclable wine corks?
Good news – there’s a few options for you! Choose one of the following to do with your wine corks:
The term “Carbon Footprint” is becoming more common these days. Basically it refers to recognizing that actions you take produce greenhouse gases, or carbon dioxide ‘emissions’ that impact the environment.
For example, if you drive X miles to work each day, you will put Y tons of carbon emissions into the air from your driving. You can calculate an estimate of your carbon footprint on various websites such as CarbonFootprint.com
So, how do you reduce your carbon footprint?
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