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How to Live Green and Save Money

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Find out how you can reduce your impact on the planet...and save money at the same time! Ed Begley Jr. shares his tips for living a more affordable and eco-friendly lifestyle. Also: a family history of gambling addiction. On States of the Union, the issues that matter to Vermont voters. And Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.


Live Green and Save Money

Find out how you can reduce your impact on the planet…and save money at the same time! Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. shares his tips for living a more affordable and eco-friendly lifestyle. His new book is Living Like Ed.

Event: Ed Begley will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, February 20 at 7 pm
Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway (at 12th Street)

Weigh in: What aspect of your daily life do you want to change in order to live a more eco-friendly life?

Ed Begley Jr.’s website


Family of Gamblers

Martha Frankel grew up among gamblers, and then as an adult became a gambling addict herself after she discovered online poker. Her new memoir is Hats & Eyeglasses: A Family Love Affair with Gambling.

Event: Martha Frankel will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, February 20 at 7 pm
Chelsea Barnes & Noble
675 6th Avenue (at 22nd Street)


States of the Union: Vermont

Vermont has the highest number of troop deaths in Iraq per capita. It also one of the lowest approval ratings of President Bush. We find out what other issues matter most to voters in the Green Mountain State, and also look ahead to the state’s March 4 primary. Sam Hemingway is a reporter at the Burlington Free Press.

Burlington Free Press


Al and Larry Ubell, Gurus of How-To

Accurate Building Inspectors Al and Larry Ubell answer your questions on home repair. Call us at 212-433-9692 or leave a comment below.

Website for Al and Larry Ubell, Accurate Building Inspectors



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