http://terranotterror.com sharing ideas about a simpler way to live Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:25:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm a big fan of Van Jones, so I just had to sign on to pass along this piece of news... the best thing I've seen all day. Van Jones will be advising the White House on how to use the stimulus money to create jobs in the "green" energy ... http://terranotterror.com/2009/03/11/van-jones-will-be-white-house-green-jobs-advisor/ We've touched on TVs in the past, but the digital switch is coming soon, so I thought a review would be good. (A delay has been approved by the Senate with a house vote expected soon) The most important thing to remember is that you don't have to buy a ... http://terranotterror.com/2009/01/27/tv-update/ Garbanzo Bean Burgers from the vegetarian recipes at Allrecipes.com. List of ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 carrot, grated 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 red chile pepper, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon tahini paste salt ... http://terranotterror.com/2009/01/23/recipe-friday-garbanzo-bean-burgers/ The Akron Metro RTA system has completed the new hub! It's a fantastic place with heated floors, schedule monitors, free wifi, and security. Akron's commitment to the Metro, and to making our city bike-friendly is outstanding. Ohio.com has great photos. If you don't take the bus, you can text Google for ... http://terranotterror.com/2009/01/22/transportation-ease/ It's been about 6 months and I think I'm ready to come back. I'm still working 2 jobs, so I won't post as often as I was before. I've been reading pretty exciting things that I can't wait to share. First, I'll do a little summary of some things I've ... http://terranotterror.com/2009/01/20/terra-not-terror-is-back/ http://terranotterror.com/2008/09/15/i-love/ Do not miss these fantastic upcoming events in NE Ohio. Farmers Markets ... are in full swing in August! Choose from Lock 3, Stan Hywet, Mustard Seed, and so many more. Great Lakes Burning River Fest Besides having a really cool name, this is seriously the best festival ever. You'll find great food, education, ... http://terranotterror.com/2008/08/02/upcoming-events-2/ I have decided to take a break from this blog. I hope to do it for just a month, but it may be longer. I'm doing this so I don't quit outright. This decision has been influenced by 2 factors. If you want to keep up with what I'm reading, you ... http://terranotterror.com/2008/07/03/taking-time-off/ This video is from the Aprovecho Research Center, which created a "rocket stove." A rocket stove is made of sturdy materials, such as cans, with a place for air circulation and tinder to start the fire. A rocket stove can be used to cook meals, even saute vegetables. This can ... http://terranotterror.com/2008/06/27/video-friday-rocket-stove/ Home Depot announced that all of their stores will have a collection point for compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). This is great news for those of us who have made the switch to CFLs to cut down on our carbon output, and our electric bills! CFLs contain a small bit of ... http://terranotterror.com/2008/06/26/home-depot-will-recycle-your-cfls/