This time, on sustainability:
I: Top Ten Cleantech Companies
II: Given the current political things of note (i.e., potential shutdown of the government), it only seems appropriate to post this bit on where the states are going on clean energy. Generally not in a good mood about politics lately.
III: I think without commentary, you can come up with your own conclusions about Del Monte's latest "green" initiative. Maybe you can even come up with clever names for them.
In brighter news:
IV: North Carolina's bright opportunity
V: If you can believe Walmart is in the "in brighter news" section, their efforts have really blown the top off of others' corporate sustainability programs. It may not be perfect, but it's moving things.
VI: In vaguely related news, it seems that shareholders respond to sustainability initiatives, but only when they appear to have real teeth.
VII: Iceland is looking to make a big investment in clean tech infrastructure and transmission.
and just for kicks:
Arty photos of TVs being turned off.
Showing posts with label the arts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the arts. Show all posts
4.07.2011
8.04.2010
Avast, there be pirates in these here waters!
This is by far one of the coolest (if not necessarily all that useful) things I have ever, ever seen. I wonder how one might pirate a vinyl inclusive of both sides (without having to make two separate vinyls), and whether it would be possible to repair scratches on the pirated copy.
7.01.2010
Capital Q
Last post of the day, I promise. Well, okay, I don't promise, but I'll cross my fingers on your behalf.
I sometimes get a little annoyed at the LGB community for forgetting the T's and us Q's. Q's--generally accepted as "Queer," sometimes stated as "Questioning"--don't really fit in the fairly binary boxes of L, G, or B. Likewise with T's, but as an outsider, I don't feel qualified to speak on their behalf today.
Anyway, that's really just a side rant.
In Queer news, I wanted to share a couple of links here.
First, a post from Offbeat Bride on the crossroads between heteronormative expectations and Queer identity in the wedding planning process. As a Queer female who married a Queer male, and who was pronounced married by Luke Skywalker in front of an abandoned building while dressed as Mr. and Ms. Pac Man, I totally get this. My partner and I wanted to break from the normative politics of a traditional wedding. Mostly, though, we wanted to have fun.
Still, we were pressured into paying for catering rather than having a pot luck or going Dutch, guilted into sending paper invites by expectations of some attendees, and instructed to have a gift registry (we hadn't wanted gifts, but figured we could have the option of charitable donations). Moreover, as the wedding got closer, the stress of planning a "real" wedding started to hit. This wedding was supposed to be fun, like having a party; why had that changed?
Anyway, it's worth a read, and made me think a lot about Queer identity and the way it can be hard to reconcile with the institution of marriage. Which we already knew, but despite our feelings on marriage--and especially on the lack of marriage rights for all--US immigration laws wouldn't acknowledge our partnership without a certificate. So, anyway, we figured we'd make a big old Queer spectacle of it and try to preserve our own values while still honoring the commitment asked of us.
Bit I digress...
The second link is just a pretty awesome link someone shared with me about an international Queer film festival in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. I really appreciate the way foreign films tend to deal with LGBTQ issues more intricately, and with less stereotyping, and I'm excited to see how many of these films I can find on Netflix and online.
I sometimes get a little annoyed at the LGB community for forgetting the T's and us Q's. Q's--generally accepted as "Queer," sometimes stated as "Questioning"--don't really fit in the fairly binary boxes of L, G, or B. Likewise with T's, but as an outsider, I don't feel qualified to speak on their behalf today.
Anyway, that's really just a side rant.
In Queer news, I wanted to share a couple of links here.
First, a post from Offbeat Bride on the crossroads between heteronormative expectations and Queer identity in the wedding planning process. As a Queer female who married a Queer male, and who was pronounced married by Luke Skywalker in front of an abandoned building while dressed as Mr. and Ms. Pac Man, I totally get this. My partner and I wanted to break from the normative politics of a traditional wedding. Mostly, though, we wanted to have fun.
Still, we were pressured into paying for catering rather than having a pot luck or going Dutch, guilted into sending paper invites by expectations of some attendees, and instructed to have a gift registry (we hadn't wanted gifts, but figured we could have the option of charitable donations). Moreover, as the wedding got closer, the stress of planning a "real" wedding started to hit. This wedding was supposed to be fun, like having a party; why had that changed?
Anyway, it's worth a read, and made me think a lot about Queer identity and the way it can be hard to reconcile with the institution of marriage. Which we already knew, but despite our feelings on marriage--and especially on the lack of marriage rights for all--US immigration laws wouldn't acknowledge our partnership without a certificate. So, anyway, we figured we'd make a big old Queer spectacle of it and try to preserve our own values while still honoring the commitment asked of us.
Bit I digress...
The second link is just a pretty awesome link someone shared with me about an international Queer film festival in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. I really appreciate the way foreign films tend to deal with LGBTQ issues more intricately, and with less stereotyping, and I'm excited to see how many of these films I can find on Netflix and online.
6.21.2010
making up for lost blogging
Okay, I'll post this and shut up for a while.
RSA animations are pretty great. They're ultimately 10-minute talks by subject matter experts with white board visualization to accompany the talk. This one by Barbara Ehrenreich seemed interesting to me, but maybe that's because I'm not a naturally sunny person, and eye-bulging optimism makes my face muscles hurt.
Thoughts?
RSA animations are pretty great. They're ultimately 10-minute talks by subject matter experts with white board visualization to accompany the talk. This one by Barbara Ehrenreich seemed interesting to me, but maybe that's because I'm not a naturally sunny person, and eye-bulging optimism makes my face muscles hurt.
Thoughts?
5.15.2010
clearing out my reader
and sharing some neat links in the process. Something for everybody!
1. What is the world's most recycled product? You may be surprised.
2. An article about the wheels of change a-turnin' in China, and the Communist government's endgame set in motion.
3. Beautifully designed, naturally-inspired zipties. In concept, anyway.
4. EXPLOSIONS IN PANORAMA! A 360-rotatable panoramic video of the demolition of the old Texas Stadium.
5. Nature at its finest. It reminds one that the word 'awe' is meant to invoke both amazement and fear.
6. I WANT TO GO TO THERE. Smashing recyclable bottles for sport.
1. What is the world's most recycled product? You may be surprised.
2. An article about the wheels of change a-turnin' in China, and the Communist government's endgame set in motion.
3. Beautifully designed, naturally-inspired zipties. In concept, anyway.
4. EXPLOSIONS IN PANORAMA! A 360-rotatable panoramic video of the demolition of the old Texas Stadium.
5. Nature at its finest. It reminds one that the word 'awe' is meant to invoke both amazement and fear.
6. I WANT TO GO TO THERE. Smashing recyclable bottles for sport.
documentaries galore!
First, congratulations to Full Frame Documentary Film Festival for getting a nod in the 50 noteworthy film festivals, with the ranks of Sundance, Outfest, Cannes, and Berlin. We love you, FF!
Second, a short documentary about the dying art of billboard/sign painting. Absolutely stunning. Link via OK Great.
Finally, part one of an eight-part opus to Detroit's decay. I've never been, but I have a mixture of sadness at how things have turned out for Detroit and deep love for the concentration of abandoned buildings.
Second, a short documentary about the dying art of billboard/sign painting. Absolutely stunning. Link via OK Great.
UP THERE from The Ritual Project on Vimeo.
Finally, part one of an eight-part opus to Detroit's decay. I've never been, but I have a mixture of sadness at how things have turned out for Detroit and deep love for the concentration of abandoned buildings.
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