Affordable Does Not Necessarily Mean Cheap



Habitat for Humanity helps many people have a home of their own.  Gabbing with Michelle Woods with Habitat for Humanity- St. Charles. To date, Habitat for Humanity – St Charles has built 75 homes, all to green building principles. Michelle says “Green Building is common sense building.” The vision of Habitat for Humanity- International is … Continue reading Affordable Does Not Necessarily Mean Cheap


Zip the Coat for Your Home Energy Efficiency Basics



Conversations about green homes often start with energy efficiency and it is a large part of the whole package.  A basic understanding of the energy efficient practices and features in a home and the anatomy of a typical green home provides a starting place for understanding the terminology used when building an energy efficient home.  … Continue reading Zip the Coat for Your Home Energy Efficiency Basics


Senior Learning Network & Generations Learning



Here on the Scammercast, we talk a lot about how to prevent scams and fraud from occurring in the first place. But, even very smart, savvy people can be victimized by the scammers. In the area of cybersecurity, this is particularly true. The cyber criminals are always changing their tactics to breach as many systems … Continue reading Senior Learning Network & Generations Learning


Preserving a Bit of History – the City’s or Your Own



Gabbing about green remodeling in historic homes and general remodeling projects with a green tint with Kate Ewing of Mosby Building Arts. Mosby Building Arts is a custom design/ build remodeler here in the St Louis Metro area. Kate shares her own experience buying a sustainably remodeled home, plus lets us in on the processes … Continue reading Preserving a Bit of History – the City’s or Your Own


Lethal Weapon (1987) – A Perspective Review



Back in the 1980s – movies were different, they were hard, and many – were Rated R. One of the heralded movies of 1987, was about a police officer at the end of his career, a family man, and – another cop – that was on the “ragged edge” – one that needed to be registered as “A Lethal Weapon.” Looking back now, almost 30 years, on the cusp of a new television show, it’s time to jump perspective, across actors careers, across host perspectives, and across the bridge to a new – on … Continue reading Lethal Weapon (1987) – A Perspective Review


What the Heck is an REC? And Other Answers About Green Energy Programs



Gabbing about food and appliances with Joan Hart of Autco Home.  She inspires and educates us in the world of resource efficient appliances. From energy efficient ovens and ranges to water and energy efficient dishwashers, energy efficient appliances are a Foodies dream to cooking great and using less energy  …and helping to save on the … Continue reading What the Heck is an REC? And Other Answers About Green Energy Programs


Smart People Get Ripped Off Too! A Visit with Cybersecurity Expert Scott Schober



Here on the Scammercast, we talk a lot about how to prevent scams and fraud from occurring in the first place. But, even very smart, savvy people can be victimized by the scammers. In the area of cybersecurity, this is particularly true. The cyber criminals are always changing their tactics to breach as many systems … Continue reading Smart People Get Ripped Off Too! A Visit with Cybersecurity Expert Scott Schober


Foodies Rejoice – Energy Efficient Appliances are It!



Gabbing about food and appliances with Joan Hart of Autco Home.  She inspires and educates us in the world of resource efficient appliances. From energy efficient ovens and ranges to water and energy efficient dishwashers, energy efficient appliances are a Foodies dream to cooking great and using less energy  …and helping to save on the … Continue reading Foodies Rejoice – Energy Efficient Appliances are It!


A Visit to CSI: NY on CBS – A Cop’s Perspective



The city of New York – An actor that has so many great roles, charity efforts, and legacy that it makes most people’s heads hurt. The value of watching Gary Sinise inside a program like CSI: NY, is that – there’s literally NO EFFORT required. We’ll be visiting the very FIRST episode of CSI: NY, … Continue reading A Visit to CSI: NY on CBS – A Cop’s Perspective


A Visit to Blue Bloods on CBS



There’s something to be said for Hawaiian shirts – Just not in this program. Tom Selleck leads a cast of true blue bloods, inside of “Blue Bloods” on CBS – one of our recent submissions for WhatCopsWatch.Com – With a robust cast, interesting storylines, and the literal background of New York, it’s time to take … Continue reading A Visit to Blue Bloods on CBS