Panda Poop into Paper?
From Inhabitat.com: “Researchers at the Giant Panda Breeding Base in Chengdu, China are preparing to … turn tons of panda poop into paper. Bing Bing, Ya Guang, Qing Zi and the other thirty-seven pandas at the center produce roughly 2 tons of high-fibre bamboo poop a day! Liao Jun, a researcher at the center believes […]
What the Big White Puffy Clouds See…
This painting was one of three I made for a movie about the Florida Keys eco systems…. This would be a big white puffy cloud’s view of a mangrove estuary. The film is showing at the Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center in Key West as part of an interactive exhibit. The paintings are used as […]
Kircher Society / Climate Change Poll
Who doesn’t love the infamous Kircher Society? Here, they advance the notion of a 19th C. contraption called the Superiorvator. In more serious news, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs went to 17 nations to conduct a poll on global warming, asking respondents to answer various questions about its urgency.
Second Surfing Attempt: The Surfing Lesson
Paul and I split a surfing lesson taught by this awesome chick named “Sticks” (or “Styx?”) who works out of the Frog Pad. She had us standing up in white water (and I think Paul caught a green wave or two). It was really fun. But her best piece of advice came when we were […]
Artist Xavier Cortada Makes Climate Change Visual
Recalling Lee Hirsch’s previous “Clock for Global Warming” idea, artist Xavier Cortada turns climate change concerns into art. And, his pieces are set in Antarctica. Cortada’s work is currently on show at the Kunsthaus Miami.
Why Doctors and Nurses Should Surf
Just came across a book here on why doctors and nurses should surf. It’s not the book depicted in the image above, although that book is also about a surfing nurse.
Shutdown Day
Could you live for a day without your computer? It’s about 10 hours to World Shutdown Day. They have a countdown clock on their website: www.shutdownday.org. My computer actually BROKE this past weekend, and I experienced “Involuntary Shutdown Weekend.” It was excruciating, but allowed me to get about four pages further in Swann’s Way.
Old Time Music with Indie Rock Twist
My friend Sam Amidon recently released an incredible album which is a mash-up of old-time folk music and indie rock. The title of the album is “But This Chicken Proved Falsehearted.” He has a few free tracks available on his website. Sam has traveled through Appalachia studying fiddle tunes that have been passed down in […]
Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
I just finished reading this book and I can’t stop recommending it to everyone who is unfortunate enough to cross my path. On the surface, this book is about two brothers who killed their sister-in-law and her baby in the name of God. However it delves deeper and traces the origins of Mormonism and Mormon […]
The Site
There are other pics (including overheads, I think) on the site. The corn has long been harvested and now the project is all about finding green solutions for the land.
Not a Cornfield!
So, when I got to LA this time I rang up my friend, artist Lauren Bon and said “Let’s catch up! What are you up to?” Lauren sent me a link to Not a Cornfield. Lauren has embarked on a project that is part earth sculpture, part experiment and part urban healing. 32 acres of […]
Conservapedia
Conservapedia: a conservative alternative to Wikipedia. Here’s what it says about kangaroos: “According to creation science, after the Flood, kangaroos bred from the Ark passengers migrated to Australia. There is debate whether this migration happened over land … or if they rafted on mats of vegetation torn up by the receding flood waters.”
Global Warming: Now in the Real Estate Section
The New York Times Real Estate Section discusses global warming … and flooding.
Are Wind Turbines Ugly?
From designobserver.com: What is beauty? Or, On the Aesthetics of Wind Farms. A philosopher’s essay on wind farms.
News of Amy Clement
Each year, the American Meteorological Society gives the prestigious Meisinger award to a “young, promising atmospheric scientist who has recently shown outstanding ability.” The 2007 award goes to Amy Clement, a Harmony guest in January and a good friend of Susan and John. Meisinger, in addition to pioneering early climate research, has a less-fortunate claim […]
Yes, I Love Your Country!!!!
I arrived back in Costa Rica the other day. A last minute change of plans meant that I had to grab a taxi ride from the airport in Liberia. Juanel was my driver. I must have been smiling from ear to ear because he asked me in a very bemused way, “Do you love my […]
Armory Show & Sustainable Furniture
At the lounge of the Armory Show in New York this last weekend, Vivavi showcased some of their sustainable furniture designs in the lounge. They had these lounge chairs made of liana vines; the vines are often ecologically destructive and can “suppress tree growth.”
Smallest Grom Ever!!!
I saw this cutie pie surfing the other day. I don’t know her name or age, but I’m guessing she’s around 4 years old. Imagine when she’s 12! She’s gonna shred!!!! Note the very cute pink bikini and the relaxed stance. This kid has style!
Inconvenient Truth
An Inconvenient Truth just won for best documentary! In Nosara, at John’s suggestion, I rented An Inconvenient Truth from the Frog Pad, and watched it on my laptop, in my room, before going to sleep. Those of you who’ve seen it can imagine what an intense experience that was. The next day, John had said, […]
Greendimes
So John’s earlier post about Greendimes led me their great blog. In one amusing entry, the Greendimes staff blogs about what they do when what they do when their boss is away. What do they do? They have a contest. They see which among them dreams up the best socially-conscious outfit they would wear to […]
