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Lifestyle

Where Christmas trees go to die

Where Christmas trees go to die

Ever wondered where your Christmas tree ends up after you put it on the curb? In the metro area, many of those trees go to one of four locations for Specialized Environmental Technologies, a company that receives old Christmas trees from major waste disposal companies in the area and then recycles them.

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Buzz(word)ing in the new year

Buzz(word)ing in the new year

Every year has its buzz words, and 2008 was no different. Midmorning word guru Anatoly Liberman takes a look at some of this year's buzz words, and the effort to reform English spelling. And as always, he'll answer listener questions about words and word origins.

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Authors seek new ways to sell their work

Authors seek new ways to sell their work

Many authors are finding nowadays that even after they have written their book, had it edited and published, their work is not done. Today's authors are often left with the task of publicizing their work too.
by Euan Kerr

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Wine unwrapped

Wine unwrapped

Midmorning gets advice for wine pairings, the best bubbly for your buck, and a connoisseur's favorite picks for the holidays.

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The champagne empire built by a woman

The champagne empire built by a woman

Veuve Clicquot's bright orange label signals its must-drink status among champagne connoisseurs. The label was created by a woman who galvanized champagne-making and broke international law to bring the bubbly to markets around the world from the 1800s until today.

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A Guide to Winter Biking

A Guide to Winter Biking

Sources from the Public Insight Network give tips on how to bike during the winter months.

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Bike commuting is up, even with lower gas prices

Bike commuting is up, even with lower gas prices

With gas prices down by half since this summer, it's cheaper to get around than it has been in years. Still, bus ridership, car pooling, even bicycling are up this winter.
by Tim Nelson

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