Just in time for Earth Day, a report from the National Academy of Sciences has concluded that exposure to smog and ozone definitely lead to premature death, putting weight behind the case for lowering air pollution. In wackadoo Earth Day/Equal Pay Day nonsense (a two-fer!): Being a feminist hurts the environment because equal pay means…
Here we are again at Earth Day (officially April 22). And I can’t help thinking — What a difference Al Gore has made. That little Oscar-winning movie, An Inconvenient Truth, and a little thing called a Nobel prize add a surprising amount of clout. I seem to recall that sometime in the middle of the…
The Senate is set to vote on a fair pay law that could help a lot of people. Here’s the details from Nevada NOW: This Wednesday, the Senate is scheduled to vote on a the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, a bill that could have a major impact on the lives of women who’ve been…
Sometimes opportunities to observe the different socialization of men and women come when you least expect. I was out at Lake Mead at 6:30 a.m. today to support my husband as he did the Rage in the Sage triathlon. I happily cheered, snapped photos and served as equipment manager when necessary. But there’s a lot of…
One of my favorite local eco-activists, Tara Pike was featured on the TLC program What Not to Wear tonight! I loved that the Rebel Recycling program got some national TV time (as well as spotlighting that there are people in Las Vegas who are not completely obsessed with gross consumerism and a throw-away culture)! Tara…
Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I haven’t had two minutes to rub together lately! Unfortunately, that hasn’t stopped a steady stream of blog-worthy stuff from happening in the world around me. 🙂 Am I the only one who’s completely sick of the media’s spin and rhetoric — the Dems are going to eat…
First, let me say a big WELCOME to any new BlogHer readers who have stumbled over to the humble Sin City Siren. We hope you like what you see here. And please feel free to let us know what you think! For long-time readers, you know there’s been a sort of open debate about whether…
As regular readers know, I’m running the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure here in Las Vegas on May 3. My first 5K! If you are so inclined, you can help me raise money for the cause by clicking here. A little shameless, I know, but it’s for a good cause. — E
Passing this on from Nevada NOW … You are needed! Tax Day, Tuesday April 15th -To send a message! Together we can tell George Bush! INVEST IN AMERICA NOT IN WAR! BRING YOUR SIGNS AND VOICES! ON TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008 SUNSET POST OFFICE, 1001 E. SUNSET RD., LAS VEGAS, 89199 ARRIVE AT 5:45 PM…
So how’ve you been? Need a tissue? This is the time of year I hear the most complaints from my friends about their seasonal allergies. Believe me, I understand more than you know just how miserable you feel. And I want to help. You see, I have terrible, life-altering, year-round and sometimes dangerous allergies. (I’ve…
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