Archive for May, 2008

This weekend, millions of women are experiencing the heart and soul of New York City, if only at their local cineplex. Yesterday, I joined a hearty, late-night crowd to view the gals of HBO’s “Sex and the City” series as they hit the big screen. Just like each character, Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha, personify [...]

Take this one to the beach. This Solar DAP from Japan’s, Thanko, will be out soon. It features a 1.8″ LCD screen, 4GB internal memory, a miniSD slot, plays most audio and many video files, and charges via its integrated solar panel or a USB port.
(via: akihabaranews)

June 4 is a “green letter day” — it’s the official launch of Discovery network’s Planet Green channel. Sit-in on a Roundtable Telcon recorded Thursday night with several eco bloggers, moderated by Cynthia Samuels — featuring Graham Hill, founder of Treehugger and Eileen O’Neill, President and General Manager of Discovery’s new Planet Green — [...]

How sweet are these! A big part of summertime is dreaming, traveling and relaxing. Whether freeloading at your friend’s summer house or hanging on the home-front — these eco threads fit the scene.
(L, $72.95) (C, $52.95) (R, $46.95) find these sweet finds @ oganicstyle.com

Is Water Becoming the New Oil? - cs monitor
In a related H2O story…Celine Dion’s Empty Florida Estate Guzzles 6.5 Million Gallons on Agua - ecorazzi
This is a horrible idea for Long Island on so many levels…35 Story Ski Mountain? Battle Begins - msnbc
La Nina Effect May be Behind Mexico Shark Attacks - reuters
Definitely a grave [...]

Nothing green here. Just something for your head. I just know that everyone feels a little better under a sporty chapeau. I’m personally considering going a little ‘Sam Snead’ this spring under this Drifter Fedora from the Southern Cal style-meisters over at Brixton.
$39.99 @ skatewarehouse.com

The ultimate in introspection. Recycled x-rays become illuminating lamps. Created by cancer researcher/designer, Jahan Khalili.
$70 @ realmdekor.com or get instructions to do the DIY thing with those pix of your broken fibula. Create your own vision in modern upcycling.

Like many celebrity product reviewers I love anything that has to do with moi. Until I can round up the venture capital for a line of signature Seamus Wear and home accessories with my face and paws slathered all over it this hand-printed kids t-shirt emblazoned with a vintage photo of one of my younger [...]

An administration elected to serve and protect has to be forced to reveal the bad news…4 years late. Climate Assessment Forced by Court Order - reuters
A mother’s love. (video) Rare Rhino KO’s Camera to Protect Calf - msnbc
If you’ve ever been forced to listen to three hours of Fallout Boy you might feel this compulsion, [...]

Could tiny photosynthetic micro-organisms help solve our energy problems? We’ve written about companies developing algae-based fuel technologies in the past, (Vertigro Energy) and recent issues with biofuels have made algae-based technology even more compelling because the production process doesn’t require use of arable land or compete with humans for food stocks.
A new player [...]

Summertime is too hot for tight, clingy clothes. Go caj-sexy in these easy-to-wear, bamboo dresses with luscious draping or low pockets. Designer Anne Salvatore Epstein fashions Beau Soleil (named after her favorite oyster) with her new simple, modern and organic lifestyle in mind. Lucky us!

medallion ($275) available 2 colors - above L
beau babe ($275) [...]

I’m a leisurely cruiser-type, tried mountain biking a few times, which was great fun but I could have done without the black flies. Just sitting here thinking about what it would be like to cycle through India for 3900 kilometers makes me ache. Shrenik Rao, avid cyclist - environmentalist - CEO of Dolsun [...]

Science gets ignored once again. Delisting of Wolves Raises Hackles - cs monitor
It’s South Hampton so the maid will hang the clothes. New York Town Repeals Ban on Clotheslines - ap/myway
Shark Attacks Hurt Tourism in Mexican Resort Area - cnn
This is not some Hollywood stalker story. Strange Ring Found Circling Dead Star - science [...]

Here’s a great way to reduce the amount of food scraps tossed in the trash, and start making some food for your home-grown herbs and veggies. Feed vegetable scraps, coffee grinds, meat, fish and dairy into the hopper and within 2 weeks you’ve got fresh fertilizer — check out the Pro Composter by NatureMill.

Why I [...]

The Turkey Leg Phone (above). I guess you just haul out this one on Thanksgiving. No word on calling plans. via: gizmodo
Time for You Head Massager - Manually operated and designed to ’stimulate the scalp’ and ‘reduce stress’. The extended use of this thing would increase my stress over collateral hair loss. [...]