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Saturday, May 31, 2008

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Sex and the City… New York City, that is


aGrnopia2.jpgThis 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 individuality, so does the fifth, and some might argue, most important character in the script: NYC.
It is, after all, the backdrop of their lives, and that of so many others that live in and visit every year. The big apple. The pulsing heartbeat of America, raking in 43.8 million tourists in 2006 alone.

So, in honor of our urban heroines, I’m saluting NYC and making a couple of recommendations for your next eco-theme trip to the city that plays host to more than 1,300 environmentally-friendly businesses and resources. (more…)

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Saturday, May 31, 2008

solar powered digital audio player


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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)

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altCon eco media minute


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  • 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 — the first, 24-hour, eco-lifestyle channel. Hear first-hand about plans for this exciting new channel and Treehugger’s new co-venture with Discovery. For the past 15 years or so I’ve been waiting for the debut of an eco channel; here’s to some great quality programming and moving the eco agenda further into the mainstream!
  • Body and Soul – June issue – featuring Herbs for your Health, The World’s Best Diet (great article about how our diets affect the planet), Summer Beauty Basics (healthy sunscreens), and Simple Switches and Martha Stewart’s Whole Living with everyday tips on helping us keep it all together.
  • On June 5 New Zealand hosts World Environment Day. Wondering how to connect on a political level to the eco movement? Try Al Gore’s Alliance for Climate Change initiative, WeCanSolveIt.org., where you can sign the petition for a global treaty on climate change, and take action on many levels. (don’t you love the graphic ad of Al Sharpton & Pat Robertson sitting side by side on a couch on the beach?)
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organic nighties for sweet dreams


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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

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a mixed bag of green news


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Friday, May 30, 2008

Brixton Drifter Fedora


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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

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x-ray lamp – from the ER to your LR


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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.

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here’s looking at me…sort of – seamus


bttshirt.jpgLike 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 brethren will have to do. Created by designer Ross Meunez for Fauna.

100% organic cotton and straight out of Brooklyn

$35 @ designpublic.com

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a mixed bag of green news


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