Luke Schmaltz -- A Man of Words

“I’m often asked whether I believe in global warming. I now just reply with the question: Do you believe in gravity?” – Neil deGrasse Tyson
There is a global crisis of excessive atmospheric carbon looming overhead, and one of the key strategies for reducing it lies underfoot.
It is a scientific fact that, if the planet’s topsoil continues to degrade and erode at the current rate, within several decades the human population will be unable to feed itself.

by Luke Schmaltz

From the redeveloped riversides of RiNo to the recessed byways of the Cherry Creek bike path to the construction-heavy tumult of South Broadway, Denver is a city undergoing a graphic metamorphosis. The latter-day giants of large-scale development, municipal growth and sweeping gentrification are marching forth at a thunderous pace. Yet, on the road to metropolitan might, the titans of progress seem to have picked up a colorful band of eccentric hitchhikers.

These unlikely pas...

“If there is a future, it will be Green.” -- Petra Kelly
Population explosion and climate change are presenting never-before-seen challenges for meeting worldwide food demands.
The modern system of soil-based agriculture is unsustainable according to current population growth rates and diminishing space for farming. Thankfully, hydroponics -- AKA controlled-environment agriculture -- offers an array of dynamic solutions including innovative repurposing of urban spaces, efficient use of water,...

The rate at which the planet is warming has placed mankind on a collision course with consequence. Since the dawn of the industrial age, human beings have harnessed the power of fossil fuels to propel an insatiable thirst for modernization. Currently, the energy-related carbon dioxide emissions worldwide are over 32 billion metric tons per year.

The sweltering months of 2019 were bumper-to-bumper trouble for U.S. Highway 36 commuters.
If you are one of the 107,000 motorists or public transportation customers who traverse this corridor daily, here’s hoping your vehicle has air conditioning, your playlist is extensive, and your boss knows you’re going to be late.
A considerable crack in the surface layer appeared July 12, 2019, prompting Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) crews to close the eastbound lanes at ...

“ … more food in less space in less water and in less time. “ --- Dan Lubkeman, President of Hydroponic Society of America, on the meaning of hydroponics.
Alternative growing mediums are key to success in hydroponics. They allow for continuous recycling of water and for maximum nutrient absorption in a minimal amount of space. Similar to soil, products such as rockwool, coco coir and clay pellets support plant roots while allowing for greater exposure to air and moisture without the considera...

“When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge.” — Tuli Kupferberg
Female sexuality can be regarded as a macrocosm of deeply personal feelings, dynamic thought processes, naturally transitioning hormones, distinctive personality traits and innate physical characteristics that can almost always be in some sort of a state (subtle or otherwise) of flux and change.
Step Back for a Moment
To think about the sheer scope of hormonal changes a woman endures — aside from the rest of the factors stated a...

Regardless of subjective beliefs, modern scientific study provides overwhelming evidence that carbon emissions are causing untimely erosion of the natural world. This dilemma has compelled many people to contribute to new solutions rather than blindly participate in ongoing problems. If you are among the concerned, consider the fact that hydroponics can help you live in a more eco-friendly way while saving you money and enhancing the nutritional value of your food.

A home grow system is a sim...

Colon cleanse is a process that flushes away built up matter in the digestive tract. It helps restore your body’s ability to fully absorb nutrients and efficiently eliminate waste. The clearing of matter within the colon that cannot be eliminated frees the body of toxicity that is linked to illness and disease.
Avoid Unnecessary Ailments
Colonics are an important part of comprehensive health. When your colon is blocked with waste and toxins, the entire body suffers. The nutrients in the foods...

As domesticated plants became a crucial food source for ancient man, nomadic hunter gatherer cultures were replaced by agriculturally-based civilizations. Today, the technology that allowed humans to build and sustain large populations threatens to become an insufficient method of sustaining them. This dilemma has driven the development of an alternative means of growing food known as hydroponics. Although rapid development of this practice is a recent phenomenon, history shows that it has be...

Smart clothing on Mars: Spacesuits and Biosensitive Style
February 5, 2018
Presently, extraplanetary attire is relegated to a sophisticated class of spacesuits designed to withstand the conditions beyond Earth’s atmosphere. All serve the ultimate purpose of protecting and preserving human life in otherwise uninhabitable surroundings. Some are meant to be worn within a spacecraft as it ascends and engages into gravitational orbit. Others are built to enable spacewalks and surface treks across ...

The Power of Anxiety: How to Convert Stress into Fuel for Competitive Success
March 5, 2018
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” — William James
There are advantages of stress and disadvantages of stress, and you can evaluate both by determining how much control you have over the instigating circumstances. Stress is like fire; in measured, manageable amounts it can be quite beneficial — in immense, uncontrollable amounts it can be incredibly ...

“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter – ‘tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning.” — Mark Twain
As a recruiter, this statement relates to your work as you strive to avoid the cost of a bad hire while instead, pinpointing the candidate that will enable the workflow to flourish. In other words, if you’re looking for lightning, you do not want to hire an insect. Often times during the hiring process, however, an unqualifi...

Denver and the surrounding sub-markets are part of a fast growing, entertainment-savvy region that presents highly attractive opportunities for live event producers. An abundance of venues, optimal geographical location and exploding population make the Mile High City a must for any show that is touring the Western United States. Denver’s sweeping diversity also creates an ideal location for one-off events such as trade shows, festivals and conventions.

If you are planning to produce an event...