http://kcur.org en http://kcur.org/post/better-when-grid <p>As you wonder at what gifts you might be getting this holiday season, have you ever consider what you could live without? &nbsp;What modern conveniences would you be willing to give up? &nbsp;How far "off the grid" do you think you could live? &nbsp;We're joined by <strong>Eric Brende</strong>, a man who dropped out of an MIT graduate program and moved with his wife to a remote community that lives entirely off the grid. &nbsp;He shares his 18 month experience on Central Standard.</p><p> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:01:44 +0000 Matthew Long-Middleton and Jabulani Leffall 28593 at http://kcur.org Better Off When Off The Grid http://kcur.org/post/its-official-umkc-cool-school <p>As thousands of students make their way through an academic day at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, a dedicated group steadfastly works to make environmental improvements to the campus.&nbsp; Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:36:02 +0000 Brian Ellison and Danie Alexander 23610 at http://kcur.org It's Official: UMKC Is 'Cool School'