Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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Author Archives: Luanne Bradley
Some Butterflies Doomed, Others Thrive, with Climate Change
The endangered butterfly has become an ideal insect for scientists measuring the damage of climate change A new study published in Ecological Entomology shows some species of butterflies adapt much better than others to warming temperatures, especially in mountain landscapes. … Continue reading
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Water War in California: Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Summer battles are heating up in California over an $11.1 billion water bond. You can lead taxpayers to a bloated water bond but you can’t make them drink – even if you color coat the controversial measure as the Safe, … Continue reading
Cool Desert Getaways Booked in Blazing Summer
Restored vintage resorts in and around Palm Springs are booked up despite scorching heat. The seasonal exodus to and from Palm Springs is grinding to a near halt this time of year, as temperatures climb to 110 and even beyond. … Continue reading
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Summer Vacation for Teenagers Gets Phased Out
California teens wonder where the race to nowhere ends and summer begins. California high schools have let out for a couple of months but for many teens it’s just more of the same just in skimpier clothing. Afternoons at AT&T Park waving … Continue reading
Super-Sized Cruise Ships Pose Larger Than Life Threats to the Environment
How super-sized cruise ships add to the oil crisis. Recent news that the 2,600 passenger Grand Princess cruise ship will be docked in San Francisco one year from now has unleashed a titanic blast of excitement. Naturally, the thrill of … Continue reading
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California Hospitals Pained by Do-or-Die Seismic Upgrades
How state laws designed to make hospitals earthquake proof are threatening services, forging mergers and jerking costs of care. As a 2013 deadline looms for meeting the first set of standards of seismic compliance, hundreds of California hospitals ordered to … Continue reading
10 California Artists Ready to Change the Way You See the World
The who’s-who of break out California artists making waves. Venice Beach has its colonies, Santa Monica a bevy of industry collectors and downtown L.A. is in full- throttle renaissance mode. So why wouldn’t edgy artists transplant themselves to southern California? … Continue reading
Restoration Hardware’s New Deconstruction Line Leaves Furniture Exposed
Restoration Hardware is going out on a limb for spring with a line that speaks to modern minimalism. Meander into Restoration Hardware’s highly architectural, bare bones showroom at the San Francisco Design Center, and you will be puzzled by what … Continue reading
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Is the Paleo Diet Really the Solution for a Better Body?
Carbavores divided on returning to a grain-free Paleo diet, said to yield results more than skin deep. Imagine a life without any sort of grains – rejecting that nurturing warm basket of sourdough, the doughy Noah’s bagel with smear on … Continue reading
The Wealthy Bounce Back: Personal Shoppers on the Rebound to Prove It
How a resurgence in luxury spending is boosting consultants cultivating clients with deep, couture pockets. In the exclusive world of the Saks Fifth Avenue Club, survival of the fittest is all about the eye, the gab, the loyalty, and yes, … Continue reading