Articles tagged “Games”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Video Games: The Secret to Losing Weight… For Good This Time? By Laurel House IN Tech & Transport Jun 22 2011 Super Mario Bros., Tetris, Zelda… aside from seriously working the fingers, plus the occasional shoulder and back action as your body uncontrollably gets into the gaming action, video games of the past were, yes, sedentary activities. Not anymore. The Wii put fitness gaming on the map, and now with the new Kinect for Xbox, “playing” a video game can rival, if not beat, any gym workout (a fact that some personal trainers are expressing concerns over). + READ MORE

Put Yourself on the Farm with the Fabulous Beekman Boys E-Card By Rebecca Lange IN Fashion & Beauty Mar 29 2011 Fabulousyourself.com allows Beekman fans to virtually dress themselves to the nines – of farm life that is. Ditch the high-heels and fancy ties for a nice striped sweater and boots with this fun, new interactive game. + READ MORE

Climate Challenge: Watch TV, Play Games and Learn About Climate Change By Rachel Cernansky IN Work & Connect Sep 24 2010 Catch the "first and only TV show in the nation focused exclusively on climate change and related issues." + READ MORE

Game: Save the Season. Save the Skier! By Ben Boyd IN Save Our Slopes Jan 12 2010 Play the Save our Slopes game for a fun, firsthand look at how climate change is affecting our ski seasons. Then share with your friends challenging them to beat your score and spread the word. + READ MORE

Make Chili and Cornbread for the BCS College Football National Championship Game: Alabama Vs. Texas This Thursday! By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 6 2010 Our bowl was last week. Disappointingly, after a less than stellar season, my alma mater, the University of Georgia, had to settle for the AdvoCare Independence Bowl this year. And while they handily defeated Texas A&M 44 to 20, it's wasn't exactly heart pumping excitement. But this Thursday is set for an exciting match up between Alabama and Texas in the BCS National Championship. As a die hard fan of the SEC, I will, of course, be cheering on Alabama. + READ MORE

Cache In, Trash Out: The New Geocaching Mantra of Eco-Resorts By Laurel House IN Food & Health Nov 10 2009 Forget about golf, hotels are getting savvy when it comes to keeping their guests engaged in green activities that not only help clean up the environment, but give them a gift in return. Yes, there are two things that the average human being loves: the "hunt," and presents. Mix the two with the great outdoors and exercise and you've got GeoCaching-a form of high-tech treasure hunting that's inviting a childlike exuberance to emerge from even the most stale adults. + READ MORE

Introducing Green Your House: This New Online World Gives Kids First-Hand Experience with Global Warming By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Home & Garden Nov 10 2009 There's a great new interactive game here on Planet Green that teaches kids all about healthy home materials. + READ MORE

$4,000 Up for Grabs in 'Choose Your Global Solution' Contest By Brian Merchant IN Work & Connect Oct 12 2009 Have any bright ideas on how to solve the world's most pressing problems?The only catch is that the piece must be interactive--perhaps to better engage those that who come across the work--and they must follow these following guidelines (from CGS): The stories or games have options which can lead to different outcomes... + READ MORE

How Well Do You Know Climate Change Science? (Quiz) By Mat McDermott IN Tech & Transport Oct 9 2009 Think you know the current state of climate change science? Take this quiz to find out. Sea level rise, the strongest greenhouse gases, deforestation, and more. + READ MORE

Can You Curb Your Carbon? (Quiz) By Mat McDermott IN Tech & Transport Oct 6 2009 Test you knowledge of the carbon emissions from various lifestyle choices with this quiz from Planet Green. + READ MORE

Can Playing More Board Games Actually Benefit the Planet? By Mat McDermott IN Home & Garden Oct 2 2009 Is there an ecological imperative to playing board games instead of video games to prevent climate change. All our video games require power equal to the city of San Diego. Board games require none. + READ MORE

Know Your Farmers' Market? (Quiz) By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Sep 28 2009 How often do you shop at your local farmers' market? You may know the best spots to get the freshest produce. You probably have a favorite vendor that you're always sure to visit. You may even recognize or know the farmers from whom you buy your food. But how well do you know your markets? + READ MORE

Is Your Beer Green or Green Light? (Quiz) By Rachel Cernansky IN Food & Health Sep 28 2009 Sustainability is in, and almost every industry is making efforts to show off how eco-friendly it is.But green comes in different shades, even for breweries: there are barely-green steps like slapping a "please recycle" label on the bottle or can, more significant practices like using organic, locally grown grains, and... + READ MORE

Know Your Water Infrastructure? (Quiz) By Sara Novak IN Tech & Transport Sep 24 2009 The process of getting water to your tap is incredibly extensive. How much do you know about your water's treatment and delivery? Test your knowledge in our quiz: Know Your Water Infrastructure? + READ MORE

Think You Know The Icons of the Green Community? (Quiz) By Mat McDermott IN Work & Connect Sep 21 2009 Test your knowledge of the real icons of the environmental movement and the green community with this quiz from Planet Green + READ MORE

Know Your Green Tax Breaks? (Quiz) By Sara Novak IN Home & Garden Sep 18 2009 If you're living green then there is a very good chance that Uncle Sam could reward you for your efforts. But not if you don't know your green tax breaks. Test your knowledge in our quiz: Know Your Green Tax Breaks? + READ MORE

Know Your Energy Use? (Quiz) By Sara Novak IN Home & Garden Sep 17 2009 You can't reduce your carbon footprint if you don't reduce your energy use and how can you know where you need to cut back if you don't know how much you're using in the first place? Test your energy use knowledge in our quiz: Know Your Energy Use? + READ MORE

How Green is Your Wardrobe? (Quiz) By Sara Novak IN Fashion & Beauty Sep 16 2009 Choosing green clothing is just as much a part of living green as your food and beauty choices. Make a statement with your dollars by choosing thrift store vintage clothing over mass produced cheap clothing. Before you vow to green your wardrobe for next season take our quiz: How Green is Your Wardrobe? + READ MORE

What's Your Oceans IQ? (Quiz) By Sara Novak IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 11 2009 Don't just test your I.Q, test your oceans IQ. From fun facts like why the ocean is blue to the down and dirty on global climate change, there's lots to be learned about the oceans in our quiz: What's Your Oceans IQ? + READ MORE

Are You a Solar Power Wiz? (Quiz) By Sara Novak IN Tech & Transport Sep 11 2009 Solar power is moving into the main stream quickly and that's a good thing because it's an inexpensive form of renewable energy. Do you know the ins and outs of solar power? Find out in our quiz: Are You a Solar Power Wiz? + READ MORE