More products from China, that are delivered faster to American shores, may create some advantages for major importers like Wal-Mart, but the national impact could be an accelerant to manufacturing job loss. A new generation of Cargo Ships can transport goods across the Pacific to California in less than 5 Days. This shaves 4 days of the typical trip that used to run 9 days at sea.

Thank you Steve Jobs and the Apple Family for inspiring us to think outside of the box. We applaud you vision and leadership. Last night, I dusted off this old Apple to place in our office reception area this morning with a few flowers. It has brought a smile to the face of our staff as they have come in to work, and those smiles are a tribute to your career and accomplishments.

SIM only deals are some of the most desirable deals offered. These deals allow consumers to keep their same equipment and transfer service to a different provider. SIM only deals are convenient for consumers that travel to numerous different countries, but do not want to lose the convenience of their mobile device or smartphone.

Compact Fluorescent Lights, otherwise known as CFLs, have come a long way since they entered the lightbulb market a few years ago. Along with their light-emitting diode cohort (aka LEDs), they’ve become standard fare at home furnishing stores and can now be dimmed, diffused and clustered for maximum impact.

Pots & Pans

Outfitting the Green Kitchen: Part 1

Smart Cookware for Seniors

Enjoying cooking late in life is the best way to maintain a healthy lifestyle and body.

Heavy Cookware

Earlier this week I reviewed the overall, land use, and transportation components of the new “Green City Index,” which rates and ranks 27 cities in the US and Canada on various environmental criteria and which is sponsored by Sieme

In an attempt to accelerate economic diversification and growth, alongside alternative and efficient energy technologies, President Obama recently visited Cree, located in Durham, NC. As a primary manufacturer of LED lighting products and compact fluorescent lights, Cree represents the critical relationship between economic growth and advanced energy technologies.

"I was a GM brat myself," says Kris Ockomon, the imposing mayor of Anderson, Indiana, in his spirited Hoosier twang. "Both my parents retired after 30 years of service. It's been a way of life around here."

As Earth Day week comes to a close, it is important to highlight some accomplishments of growing companies in the ‘Green’ sector. The Energy Revolution is not just about big oil companies going green, or companies like GE and Siemens changing the world. Smaller companies are taking great strides to help reduce energy consumption in the U.S. and create jobs here at home.

There’s nothing more precious to parents than their kids -- nothing more important than making sure they are as healthy and as safe as possible. Earth Month is the perfect time for parents to put their kids first by making small, easy changes that protect the health of both their little ones and the earth.