Archive for March, 2009
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LUSH launches campaign to end Canada’s commercial seal hunt :: First Swim Bubble Bar
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With Canada’s controversial seal slaughter about to resume, LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, in conjunction with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, has launched a hard-hitting campaign to protect these important marine animals.
LUSH created a new bubble bar in the shape of a baby seal especially for […]
Australia readies for 1st eco-luxury beauty site :: Ikigai
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Beauty Tip from The Body Deli’s “Cosmetic Chef”, David Parker
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Help keep cosmetic packaging out of landfills! Join the Return to Origins Recycling program
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On April 2nd, bring your empty cosmetic bottles, tubes and jars – regardless of brand – to the nearest Origins retail store or department store and we’ll recycle them or use them for energy recovery.
Origins will kick off the Return to Origins Recycling program on […]
Layla Part 2
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[?]Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Layla Part 1 was about my friend Layla’s Classic Rock blog, but now it’s time to get to Eric Clapton.
“Layla” is a song that is typically mentioned whenever the topic is Rock & Roll’s greatest songs, and rightfully so.
What I want to know is which […]
Allman Brothers & The Dead: Rock & Roll Video
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Yippee skipee!
Here’s the video of ABB with Bobby & Phil from Saturday night’s show at The Beacon performing The Dead classic, “Sugaree.”
Groove on, baby.
The Allman Brothers with The Dead
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[?]Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Once again our friends at The Weight have come through with some fabulous photos from the Allman Brothers 15th and final show of their Spring run at The Beacon. On this closing night they were joined by Bobby and Phil from The Dead for “Sugaree,” […]
Rock & Roll: 2009 US Air Guitar Championships
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[?]Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
It’s that time of year, again. Get out your air guitar and crank it up, because the 2009 US Air Guitar Championships are coming to a city near you (assuming you are actually in the United States).
Click here to check out the regional competition dates […]
Angus Young-AC/DC: Rock & Roll Quote
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[?]Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
“I’ve always looked at it as a twelve-step-program rock ‘n’ roll band: each day at a time.”-Angus Young of AC/DC
One day at a time is the only way, brother. It’s when we spend all our time living in the past or the future that we […]
Discover Classic Rock
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[?]Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Discover Classic Rock is a new site that every classic rocker absolutely has to see.
Chris and his pals are in the early stages of creating a fabulous database of artists and albums of the 60s and 70s with original content.
You’ll want to check back often […]
The Dead on The View: Rock & Roll Video
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[?]Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
It’s true…The Dead were on The View yesterday morning.
After a brief interview with Bobby and Phil, Warren Haynes came out and the three of them played “Friend of the Devil.”
I gotta admit, it was pretty strange…but in a good way.
In order to prove that this […]
Like Father, Like Son
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[?]Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
I heard about this over at Matt’s blog, Addicted to Vinyl.
It reminds me of when Eddie Van Halen had his son Wolfgang (only 15 years old at the time!) play bass on their last tour. Very cool.
Now Mighty Max’s son, Jay, will be replacing him as […]
Exercise of the Week: Swiss Ball Jackknife
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[?]Submitted by ABSolution4 Her Blog
A lot of people are confused about what it takes to get a flat stomach. First, six-pack abs are the result of a well-conditioned workout routine involving cardio, strength training, flexibility, and good nutrition. Hate to break it to you if you’ve been doing 500 crunches […]
Pamela Anderson, Fashioner Designer? Actress to Design Eco-Friendly Apparel
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[?]Submitted by Fashion Week News Blog
Pamela Anderson joins the ranks of celebrities-turned-fashion designers. The Baywatch actress is teaming up with Richie Rich to design environmentally-friendly apparel, after having recently been seen modeling on the Richie Rich catwalk during New York Fashion Week.
Anderson is also well-known as a PETA supporter and animal […]
Fashion fuels death threats
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[?]Submitted by Brittique Blog
Vogue recently reported that Peter Jensen is at the centre of a fashion feud over his interpretation of Greenland’s national costume. Following the presentation of Peter Jensen’s AW09 collection the designer received a series of complaints including a death threat.
Of particular concern to the native Greenlanders is […]
Making ammonia fertilizer from corn cobs
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[?]Submitted by Energy Answers Blog
Here is an example of cellulosic technology thinkinging outside the box. It may be more efficient to make fertilizer from cellulosic material rather than liquid fuels. This would displace natural gas now used in the production of ammonia fertilizer.
Plant to make ammonia from cobs | DesMoinesRegister.com | […]
Should I Be an Environmental Economist?
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
NW says “I am thinking of becoming an environmental economist, but I have a few concerns:
Are they high in demand by economics departments? If not, what can they do to make themselves more marketable?
If environmental economists are not high in demand in academia, why not?
I really enjoy thinking […]
Fixed and Variable Costs
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
I was explaining “cost” to a reporter last week, and we got onto fixed and variable costs (and revenues).
A fixed cost does not change with your behavior. My bimonthly water bill from EBMUD has a “water service charge” of $19.06 and “seismic improvement program surcharge” of $3.52. I […]
Food Chain FAIL
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
Bottom Line: Don’t make “policy” about things you don’t understand.
Self-Fulfilled Prophesies
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
As I noted here and here, simulations are only as good as the parameters specified, but this paper [PDF] takes that obvious truth a step further. In it, Kidson et al., estimate the reliability of Metropolitan’s water supply — given different shares of imported water in Met’s total […]
Northern Parula, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and Louisiana Waterthrush
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[?]Submitted by Birding Notes Blog
This morning a Northern Parula sang from the branches of a large sweet gum tree on the edge of our back yard. A small, round, colorful bird with a blue-gray head, greenish back, and a blurry coral band across a yellow breast and throat, the Parula sings […]
Problem: Want a Summer Glow without the UV Damage? Solution: Pevonia has the formula for the perfect tan sans sun!
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[?]Submitted by The Organic Beauty Expert
Now I don’t really have the whole need to get darker issue, though I do have my winter and summer color. So while I didn’t review this line, I’ll leave it to you to peruse the ingredient list to determine if it’s for you or […]
LaLicious Travel Set just for the girls
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[?]Submitted by The Organic Beauty Expert
FYI :: all products are paraben and sulfate free, though they do/may contain a blend of fragrance/essential oils and choose for yourself whether you like the ingredients in the whipped soap. On sale for $49 online.
Recession Proof Beauty :: LUSH Night in for Two Kit offers facial products you can share
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[?]Submitted by The Organic Beauty Expert
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We’re all watching our wallets these days but don’t want to watch our social lives tank with the economy. In an effort to keep you ladies looking fab and having fun, LUSH has created it’s very first ‘pick and mix’ facial kit for the […]
