Dolphins never cease to amaze. Had it not been for a few evolutionary detours, these things would be ruling this planet. And probably doing a better job at it than we currently are.
Apparently some dolphins in a tank at Sea World started creating these incredible bubble rings from their blow holes. [more…]
Awesome, amazing, beautiful, I’m there.
Inspired by Iceland Video from Inspired By Iceland on Vimeo.
Remember the hole in the ozone layer? It’s a very retro concept. 25 years ago, 3 scientists announced to the world that there was a hole in the ozone layer over the South Pole. This is a layer of atmosphere that filters out harmful solar radiation and protects us from cancer cancer [more…]
I love Nashville. I’ve had some swingin’ times there. The walls of every building bleed music and the people are friendly and accommodating. They just want to have a good time. This past weekend the town experienced more rainfall the any other point in it’s history and now has to deal [more…]
Tonight’s the night. From 8:30 – 9:30, people around the world will voluntarily shut off their lights to particpate in Earth Hour. A global initiate to bring awareness to cllimate change. Will you be playing along?
http://www.myearthhour.org/
I knew this day would come. I’d been dreading it for years. But today, it finally happened. Today… I misjudged the revolving door in the lobby of my office.
I had stepped out for a hot lunch, some sunlight, and an hour of much needed me time. Getting back to work, a woman [more…]
It is time for an alternative to toilet paper. Too many trees have perished for us to wipe our filthy asses. The thought hit me on New Year’s Day. Seemed like it was a time for new beginnings. I wouldn’t have such a problem if toilet paper were recyclable. But [more…]
Saw this film on motionographer and thought I should repost. Even though DB is a European company, the ecological advice in this video works for everybody. I’m sure most people have heard these tips before, but the more they’re relentlessly pounded into our heads, the quicker conservation will become second nature.
Besides, [more…]
Evidently, Earth Day is not just about the environment, it’s about giving too! As part of Earth Day celebrations on Wednesday, the Republic of Venezuela has announced that it is giving AN ISLAND to New Jersey. An entire frickin’ island. The 300-acre Petty’s Island, located in the Delaware River, claims two Bald Eagles [more…]
We should have been listening to Al Gore wayyyy before An Inconvenient Truth came out. If there’s any doubt that global warming is real, please take a look at the temperature outside today. High of 65 degrees. December 10th. 65 degrees in New York City. Can’t blame it on El [more…]
Neil Young you glorious bastard. He’s a Mountie. He’s a model train enthusiast. Oh and he’s written some of the best songs ever. And now Neil Young has a new little endeavor that can possibly change attitudes about internal combustion. The alpha Crazy Horse has started a company called Linc [more…]
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