After a devastating decision to keep the power plant open until 2019 and refueling it at a cost of $70 million we have a reprieve! Recently an inspection report was leaked to the CapeDownwinders indicating that after an inspection process, there were a number of problems with the plant's operation. My previous guest, Diane Turco, was the recipient …

All things being equal, are you in quandry about who you should vote for tomorrow? Maybe I can help. We know generally where the four candidates stand on the subject of the environment and renewable energy. But I will attempt to clarify more fully and offer the reality behind their claims. There may be some surprises in store!??? About The Host: Ro…

The Clean Power Plan focuses on the reduction of carbon pollution from power plants that causes climate change. The plan is designed to strengthen the fast-growing trend toward cleaner and lower polluting American energy. The Clean Power Plan has achievable standards for power plants and customized goals for states to cut the carbon pollution that …

What is Disruptive Innovation? The theory of disruptive innovation was first coined by Harvard professor Clayton M. Christensen in his book The Innovator’s Dilemma, published in 1997. The theory explains how innovation transforms an existing market or sector by introducing simplicity, convenience, accessibility, and affordability where complication…

What is Disruptive Innovation? The theory of disruptive innovation was first coined by Harvard professor Clayton M. Christensen in his book The Innovator’s Dilemma, published in 1997. The theory explains how innovation transforms an existing market or sector by introducing simplicity, convenience, accessibility, and affordability where complication…

Our Children's Trust elevates the voice of youth to secure the legal right to a stable climate and healthy atmosphere for the benefit of all present and future generations. Through their programs, youth participate in advocacy, public education and civic engagement to ensure the viability of all natural systems in accordance with science. Their mis…

I'm back again after a long hiatus to bring you some GREEN news. But to start off, this Monday's episode will just highlight some of the important goings on on which I will elaborate in future episodes. Some of the things you'll hear about are: Children suing their state governments and WINNING! Should we be worried about hydropower? What do tomato…

The Clean Power Plan focuses on the reduction of carbon pollution from power plants that causes climate change. The plan is designed to strengthen the fast-growing trend toward cleaner and lower polluting American energy. The Clean Power Plan has achievable standards for power plants and customized goals for states to cut the carbon pollution that …

Now Russ feels grateful for every day. This is not something he thought he would ever feel, because when he started this show he was so angry & the anger really stayed with him for a very long time. When he stopped and learned the lessons presented to him he has seen a whole different side of himself. About The Host: Russ Illes is the Author of Duc…

There have been a number of positive impacts on the environment over the past several years. I will focus on the most recent events that have taken place since 2014. Listen in!!!. About The Host: Roxanne Pappas is the Host of Wicked Green Energy, a show, dedicated to educating individuals about cutting edge green choices for the sustainability of o…

The number of Americans who could be displaced by rising seas will triple by the end of this century. That’s the new conclusion of scientists who studied the impact of climate change on coastal areas. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts sea levels could rise 8 inches to 6.6 feet by 2100, depending on the speed and exte…

Men & Women have all been raised in the same society. They have been taught the same way: that men don’t express their feelings. Guys always told to suck it up and move on. It creates a lot of pressure on the home front. Perhaps it is time for this myth to be exposed as wrong. About The Host: Russ Illes is the Author of Duct Tape Won’t Fix This and…

Fracking is the process of drilling down into the earth before a high-pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release the gas inside. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which allows the gas to flow out to the head of the well. The entire fracking process — from drilling a well to dealing with the resulti…

My discussion last month with Ed Kenny was so informative that I wanted to replay it this week. So I cleaned up the audio a bit and tweaked it here and there. With the deregulation of the telecom industry in the 1990s, Ed and his brother Brenden were in the right place at the right time and created a powerful business as Nextel distributors. They n…

We, as men, need accountable to ourselves and for ourselves. We need to know when we need help and how to ask for it. About The Host: Russ Illes is the Author of Duct Tape Won’t Fix This and an 8-year cancer hospice volunteer. He is co-founder and leader of a men’s support group that has been together for 26 years. His goal is to create a safe and …

The Clean Power Plan focuses on the reduction of carbon pollution from power plants that causes climate change. The plan is designed to strengthen the fast-growing trend toward cleaner and lower polluting American energy. As you might expect, there's a flurry of pros and cons and even a law suit to stop the EPA from implementing the Plan. We'll dis…

Russ marvels at his daughter's ability to endure her physical pain associated with her latest brain surgery. He also describes the roles each of his family memebers play, dealing with this situation. Russ Illes is the Author of Duct Tape Won’t Fix This and an 8-year cancer hospice volunteer. He is co-founder and leader of a men’s support group that…

Due to a conflict I will be re-playing this program and the second part will be broadcast on May 9. The Clean Power Plan focuses on the reduction of carbon pollution from power plants that causes climate change. The plan is designed to strengthen the fast-growing trend toward cleaner and lower polluting American energy. The Clean Power Plan has ach…

Young women everywhere need the confidence and pride in themselves to step forward and live thier dreams. How we look and are seen on the outside, so effects how we feel about ourselves on the inside. Understanding how to keep thier skin and cosmetics clean and also how to wear the makeup and not let it wear them, goes a long way in building that s…

Mariana Costa stayed on Cape Cod alone at 17 with $100 in her pocket. Her mission then was to be a living example that you are all you believe you can be. Today she's living her dream, currently leading the top real estate team in all of Cape Cod representing Keller Williams Realty while pursuing her singing, songwriting & speaking career paths. He…

Stress is insidious and effects every decision we make. Before we know it, it creeps up on us and effects our ability to make decisions. About The Host: Russ Illes is the Author of Duct Tape Won’t Fix This and an 8-year cancer hospice volunteer. He is co-founder and leader of a men’s support group that has been together for 26 years. His goal is to…

The Clean Power Plan focuses on the reduction of carbon pollution from power plants that causes climate change. The plan is designed to strengthen the fast-growing trend toward cleaner and lower polluting American energy. The Clean Power Plan has achievable standards for power plants and customized goals for states to cut the carbon pollution that …

Young women everywhere need the confidence and pride in themselves to step forward and live thier dreams. How we look and are seen on the outside, so effects how we feel about ourselves on the inside. Understanding how to keep thier skin and cosmetics clean and also how to wear the makeup and not let it wear them, goes a long way in building that s…

Mariana Costa stayed on Cape Cod alone at 17 with $100 in her pocket. Her mission then was to be a living example that you are all you believe you can be. Today she's living her dream, currently leading the top real estate team in all of Cape Cod representing Keller Williams Realty while pursuing her singing, songwriting & speaking career paths. He…

Russ finds out about his daughter's brain surgery on Facebook. About The Host: Russ Illes is the Author of Duct Tape Won’t Fix This and an 8-year cancer hospice volunteer. He is co-founder and leader of a men’s support group that has been together for 26 years. His goal is to create a safe and supportive place for fathers of children with life-thre…

Last week we had discussion with Diane Turco of the Cape Downwinders regarding the Pilgrim Plymouth Nuclear Reactor..Since then, the National Regulatory Commission heard public comments, both pro and con, regarding the decommissioning of the power plant before 6/2019. This episode will briefly summarize the results of that meeting. Please email me …

Who doesn't love a beautiful summer tan? It makes us look healthy, feel thinner and appear like we've just returned from a fabulous vacation..living the good life! However, what are the ramifications of that "healthy" bronze? Listen in as we discuss little known facts about the sun, and how to counteract it's effects.…

Design Your Life From The Inside Out With Passion & Purpose! Jaye Newman helps her clients create measurable results and align vibrational frequencies in the physical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual aspects of your life. She is a human services professional specializing in the energetic healing modalities of CranioSacral Therapy, Pediat…

Russ talks about how to eliminate beliefs that no longer serve you. About The Host- Russ Illes is the Author of Duct Tape Won’t Fix This and an 8-year cancer hospice volunteer. He is co-founder and leader of a men’s support group that has been together for 26 years. His goal is to create a safe and supportive place for fathers of children with life…

Sorry about last week but there was a technical glitch. It's been a few months since we chatted with the Director of the Cape Downwinders, Diane Turco. Since then the power station continued a downhill spiral from a forced 12-day shutdown caused by electrical problems. In mid October Entergy Corp announced it would close the plant by June 2019. Dia…

Join me as I share some of my favorite makeup products and tips you can incorporate into your regimen...giving you that fresh spring look, when really we all feel so dried up from winter. Let me tell you which are triple duty products and share all the different , fast and quick ways you can breathe life back into your skin! About The Host- Kimberl…

My guest Vanessa Benoit, owner of The Chocolate Rose Cake Shoppe and Bakery here on Cape Cod, will discuss the bridal trends for edible cakes and favors for 2016, her favorite flavor profiles and how a couple should choose a cake vendor for their wedding! About The Host- Kimberly Richard is the proprietor of The Bridal Studio & Spa in Sandwich, Mas…

Introducing Kimberly Richard! Learn all about Kim and her new show Wicked Blushing Brides. Kimberly Richard is the proprietor of The Bridal Studio & Spa in Sandwich, Mass, a magazine columnist, stylist and speaker on everything beauty. As a licensed aesthetician, she highlights the most lovely and stunning you. Her skills allow her to create a soft…

Marie Blackburn is the Senior Event Planner at Simply Black & White Catering. She is CEO, Visionary & Planner of Driven: Cape Cod's Conference For Women. Marie is the TV Host of the show Driven Women. She sits on the board of the YMCA Cape Cod, Cape Cod Wedding Group. Marie is an appointed commissioner with the Cape and Island Commission on the sta…

My guest Vanessa Benoit, owner of The Chocolate Rose Cake Shoppe and Bakery here on Cape Cod, will discuss the bridal trends for edible cakes and favors for 2016, her favorite flavor profiles and how a couple should choose a cake vendor for their wedding! About The Host- Kimberly Richard is the proprietor of The Bridal Studio & Spa in Sandwich, Mas…

Deborah O'BrienVon Wicked Housewives On CapeCod Too

It's been a few months since we chatted with the Director of the Cape Downwinders, Diane Turco. Since then the power station continued a downhill spiral from a forced 12-day shutdown caused by electrical problems. In mid October Entergy Corp announced it would close the plant by June 2019. Diane is advocating for a closure far sooner than 2019 beca…

Join me as I share some of my favorite makeup products and tips you can incorporate into your regimen...giving you that fresh spring look, when really we all feel so dried up from winter. Let me tell you which are triple duty products and share all the different , fast and quick ways you can breathe life back into your skin!…

debVon Wicked Housewives On CapeCod Too

We will discuss such topics as: • The dangers your money will face in retirement • The difference between accumulation v. distribution strategies • How to GUARANTEE you will not outlive your income…regardless of how long you live • How to inflation-proof your income in rising markets • Avoiding the perils of market downturns in retirement We will d…

We had such fun at the International Beauty Show in New York last week! We brought home lot's of exciting new products and tools and can't wait to start the spring off right with our fabulous new services. Additionally, the Cape Cod Dream Wedding Bridal Event is coming up and guess who is planning the runway show! This is such a beautiful event eve…

Deborah O'BrienVon Wicked Housewives On CapeCod Too

Why should you buy insurance...any insurance?! Life insurance...I will be dead anyway. Disability Insurance....I can let the governmen take care of me. Long term care insurance....that's what my family and medicare are for. Really?! I am going to introduce you to a new recurring series of this program that is about nothing more than my rants about …

Russ Illes reflects over the past year. About The Host: Russ is the Author of Duct Tape Won’t Fix This and an 8-year cancer hospice volunteer. He is co-founder and leader of a men’s support group that has been together for 26 years. His goal is to create a safe and supportive place for fathers of children with life-threatening illnesses begin a con…

A native of the Czech Republic, Jitka Borowick came to Cape Cod in 2003 to become fluent in English. Five years, much hard work and many experiences later, Jitka started Cleangreen with a vision of creating the Cape’s most effective, safe and affordable eco-friendly cleaning business. Over the past six years, Jitka has grown Cleangreen from a one-w…

After returning from NYC, I have been inspired to talk about the bridal fashion trends seen on the runway at New York Bridal Fashion Week! This is THE place setting trends for the following season and I can't wait to tell you about the styles and details the designers have in store for us. Will they work on Cape Cod for that "girl next door" gettin…

In 1978, when his daughter was diagnosed, cancer was virtually a death sentence. No one talked about what to expect or how to handle this kind of situation. Unable to discuss his fear that his daughter would be dead in 6 months, Russ felt extremely isolated. Much fear and frustration could have been avioded if he could have had a simple conversatio…

What kind of needs do you have for your wedding day? Kim discusses how to hire a beauty professional. Your decision can make the difference between an average result and spectacular one! She also includes some of her insider tips & tricks for being beautiful every day. About The Host- Kimberly Richard is the proprietor of The Bridal Studio & Spa in…

Introducing Kimberly Richard! Learn all about Kim and her new show Wicked Blushing Brides. Kimberly Richard is the proprietor of The Bridal Studio & Spa in Sandwich, Mass, a magazine columnist, stylist and speaker on everything beauty. As a licensed aesthetician, she highlights the most lovely and stunning you. Her skills allow her to create a soft…

Turning over a new leaf with regard to your skin routine and beauty attitude. Everyone wants to look 10 years younger, fresher and brighter. How can we all easily achive the magic of a dewey appearance? I'll discuss updating your costmetic bag and trying some of the newest and exciting skin products. Let's talk honestly about what really works?…