Articles written by K. Gregg Elliott
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Starry Nights in Shelby Farms Park
The Starry Nights light show, gone for the past decade, has been updated with 100% LED lights and new exhibits.
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The Environmental Effects of Mountaintop Removal
The use of Appalachian coal may have both pros and cons, but the actual process of mountaintop mining has a host of ecological downsides with very few benefits.
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Change Women, Change the World
The list of burdens borne by women in poverty is long and brutal, but a movement is building to turn all of this on its head -- and charity gifts can help.
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The Best Christmas Gifts for Women
Whether celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah, Kwaanza or the Solstice, the perfect gift is one that is both tangible and sublime.
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Coal from the Mountaintops
A consideration of the pros and cons associated with mountaintop coal leads to . . . wind energy?
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Mountaintop Removal Mining
The coal mining industry faces discontinuation of a blanket permit, known as Nationwide Permit 21 (NWP 21), allowing disposal of fill materials into valleys and streams.
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Ground Zero – an Unexpected Memorial
St. Paul's harbors a quietly astonishing memorial to the heroic efforts of those who worked to clear the wreckage of the Twin Towers--and to their volunteer caregivers.
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St. Paul's Chapel in New York City
After the attacks of 9/11, St. Paul's Chapel became the impromptu site of memorials and a ministry for the recovery workers who toiled in the pit that marked Ground Zero.
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The Bats of Bracken Cave Near San Antonio, TX
Witnessing an emergence of bats from the maternity colony at Bracken Cave is an awesome experience that may soon be available to the public.
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Jury Selection in Shelby County, Tennessee
As in courts all over the United States, Shelby County jury selection begins with a process of voir dire, when jurors may have to answer uncomfortably personal questions.
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Jury Duty in Shelby County, Tennessee
In the Shelby County justice system, jurors serve for one week or one trial. The length of service required is balanced by latitude in scheduling.
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Farm Stay in Western Tennessee
Fall is a great time to visit the guest cottage at Stillwaters Farm, which offers a rustic vacation opportunity a mere 90 miles from Memphis.
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Martha's Vineyard Nature Activities
Two great learning experiences for those wishing to explore the nature and ecosystems of Martha's Vineyard include an unusual arboretum and a wildlife sanctuary.
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My Big Backyard at the Memphis Botanic Garden
Seen one children's garden, seen 'em all? Not so! The newly opened destination at Memphis Botanic Garden takes creativity and imagination to a new level!
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Whale Watching in Baja, Mexico
Interacting with gray whale babies in the nursery lagoons of Baja, Mexico is an experience that should make every outdoor enthusiast's bucket list.
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The Attraction of Carrboro, NC
A family-friendly town, Carrboro has consistently led nationwide trends even as it celebrates diversity, oddity, and creative genius.
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Mirimichi – Justin Timberlake's Golf Course
Timberlake's golf course, 15 miles outside of his hometown Memphis, Tennessee, is the first course to receive a Classic Sanctuary award from Audubon International.
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How Divers and Tourists Affect Yucatan's Waters
Snorkeling the crystalline waters of Mexico's reefs and freshwater sinkholes is an experience that may only be sustained with the support of the divers themselves.
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Vacation in the Yucatan and Help Sea Turtles
Tourism, along with the cash it provides the Yucatan's beach-boom economy, provides the single most compelling reason for Mexico to keep natural areas healthy.
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The San Benitos Islands
These tiny islands off the Pacific coast of Baja, Mexico may harbor the world's largest storm-petrel colony, along with Guadalupe fur seals and a host of other species.
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Island Conservation in California and Mexico
On Pacific islands off the coast of California and the Baja peninsula, removal of invasive animals gives hope for the future of native marine and terrestrial species.
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Shelby Farms Park, A Large U.S. Urban Park
The diversity of offerings at Shelby Farms Park reflects the diversity of its surrounding city: there is something for just about everyone.
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Save Money on Day Camp – In Your Home
With summer day camps costing from $175 to $300 per week per child, what's a parent to do? Start your own summer camp!
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Backyard Restoration Gardening - Book Review
This restoration gardening book gives a history and how-to pointers for gardeners interested in restoring their own patch of California native habitat.
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