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Environment

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:16:04 GMT

These pioneering organizations helped ignite and are continuing the fight to protect our planet's most precious resources. Employing adaptive strategies for preservation, green jobs, and urban education, these organizations are driving transformation on scales large and small. Featured Organizations: Ocean Conservancy, The National Park Foundation & Sustainable South Bronx.

Optica High End Sunglasses: Darren Vincent & Matthew Siculsky

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:43:41 GMT

Darren Vincent from Optica Aspen and Matthew Siculsky from Morgenthal Frederics Opticians in New York come on to Plum's Top Of The Mountain morning program to display some of this year's high end sunglasses.

Jennifer Hayes of the Sweet Life Creates Candy Cocktails

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:05:31 GMT

Jennifer Hayes of The Sweet Life comes on to Plum's Top of the Mountain morning show to share her candy cocktail concoctions!

Master Sommeliers Jonathan Pullis & Jason Smith Sample Sake

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:46:18 GMT

Master Sommeliers Jason Smith from the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas and Jonathan Pullis from The Little Nell in Aspen taste Sake with Ramona and Oliver on Top of the Mountain.

Executive Chefs Ryan Hardy & Edmund Wong Create Hamachi

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:37:17 GMT

Executive Chefs Ryan Hardy from the Little Nell in Aspen and Edmund Wong from The Bellagio in Las Vegas join forces to cook up a feast for Oliver on Top of the Mountain.

Vail Mountain Honors Lindsey Vonn with Ski Run

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:25:37 GMT

Ramona and Oliver discuss the Vail Mountain's decision to name a ski run after hometown girl & 2010 Olympic Gold medalist Lindsey Vonn. Top Of The Mountain checks in with Vail locals to hear their feedback on this honor for Vonn.

La Piaggia: Serving Cuisine, South of France style

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:09:08 GMT

La Piaggia is serving up the Sunday Fun-Day, South of France style, with it’s chic yet laid back atmosphere. Guests can sip on the traditional house Rose wine and savor an assortment of dishes such as the Le Filet de Boeuf au Porivre, a 10 oz center cut beef tenderloin served with french fries, among others.

PHOTOS: Glenwood Canyon Rockslide - Update March 12

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:25:05 GMT

UPDATE March 12, 2010 - Crews have opened I-70 through Glenwood Canyon in both directions. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction & will remain like this until long-term repairs can be completed. New photos added. The latest news & photos from the Glenwood Canyon rockslide which has shutdown all traffic, both directions on I-70, between Glenwood (mm 116) and at Dotsero (mm 133).

Colorado Ski Museum Mural

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:35:30 GMT

Artists Horst Essl & Jean Richmond discuss the design process behind the new mural the created for Colorado Ski Museum in Vail, CO. Watch the artists in action & take a look at the final product.

(2009) Nantucket Film Festival: The Cove, 2010 Oscar Winner for Best Feature Documentary

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:38:52 GMT

Producer Fisher Stevens & star Ric O'Barry join festival director Mystelle Brabbee during the 2009 Nantucket Film Festival to discuss their film, The Cove. The Cove recently won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The film exposes the annual, six month long dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan. Stevens discusses how the film came together from over 400+ hours of footage, while O'Barry (Flipper's former trainer) shares his long history with marine life & describes how individuals can effect change and end this brutal practice. Congrats to Fisher, Ric and all involved on this amazing film and their Academy Award win!

5 Best Things to Do: March 8-14, 2010

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:40:21 GMT

This week's 5 Best includes a tour of private residential Miami Beach gardens with Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, Calle Ocho, Barcardi Miami Sailing Week and the Bacardi Cup, Opera on the Green with One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa, and GenArt Fresh Faces in Fashion.

New World Symphony's Duality Rules

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:16:48 GMT

New World Symphony takes us for a percussion-filled ride at the Lincoln Theater, with instruments you might find in your local Home Depot, and traditional instruments such as the snare drum. David Restainer, Chairman of the Friends Of The New World Symphony, shares some words with us, as well the conductor, Michael Linville, and percussionist, Jacob Nissly.

Consignment Boom in Palm Beach

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:55:28 GMT

In the ultra luxe community of Palm Beach, the "I can only be seen in this outfit once" mentality dominates. Consequently, Palm Beach consignment and vintage stores have always been flush with near untouched designer couture; but, in the wake of Bernie Madoff, consignment stores have seen an even bigger boom as cash-strapped residents look for extra income, and fashion savvy treasure hunters snap up the goods.

Plum Picks: Where to Catch a Flick

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:46:49 GMT

Jennifer Santiago takes us through a few great places to catch a flick in Miami. From artsy Miami Beach Cinematheque on Española Way, to Indie Sweat Records, upscale Cine Bistro at Dolphin Mall and the only drive-in in South Florida, the Swap Shop on Sunrise.

The Blog Roll: Lesley Abravanel

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:42:33 GMT

Scene in the Tropics blogger Lesley Abravanel dishes on all the celebrity gossip going on in Miami. We look back at the month that was and what's on the horizon (read: Jersey Shore).