Photo via the New Republic It's a widely held notion that politicians have long been in the pocket of Big Oil. And there's good reason for that perception: oil companies' huge campaign donations, vast lobbying power, and close ties to politicians have ensured that their taxes remain low , that hidden subsidies are around to provide extra funding, and that they receive preferential treatment in US energy policy. But there could be a new, ... View original post here: The Next Big Oil: Big Smart Grid?
So there really isn't anything that deep to this image. It's just a (more or less) life-sized blue whale eye. And on the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society site you can educate yourself/be mesmerized/ waste some time for a while staring at it while the entire life-sized animal scrolls across your browser window. Believe me, it's way cooler than you might think:... Read more from the original source: Ever See a Blue Whale Life-Sized on Your Computer? Now You Can
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Credit: Lauren Pierce Besides a brief mention in 2008 Lauren Bush's--known for her FEED Bags and famous first family--sustainable fashion line has otherwise flown under our radar. But Lauren Pierce 's ready to wear collection popped up yesterday in our More here: Lauren Pierce's Ethical Tie-Dye Prints are Anything But Hippie Dippie
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Eco-fashion photo shoot (vest, Suno; bustier, Bodkin; necklaces, Study NY). Image courtesy of Jamie Beck If you're a fan of green fashion and makeovers, you'll like this one: Fashion me Green (FMG) is a project that gives green fashion makeovers to "style influencers." The FMG team travels to the fashion capitals of the world--we hope they offset their flights--and ...
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Participants get painted for their debut in the sand. Image credit: Jess Root As Matt put it, today's Hands in the Sand event was a refreshing take action way of channeling all the BP hate and directing it toward something positive. A global cry for clean energy, clean beaches and a clean planet using the potent visual cue of ...
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A vibrant flea market in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Image courtesy of Hester Street Fair There's something for everyone at the Hester Street Fair , whether you're a thrifter, local foodie, antique hunter, or otherwise. The only outdoor vendor fair in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, founded by SuChin Pak and Ron Castellano, houses up to 60 local ...
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A soon-to-be-unveiled mannequin in the "Sidewalk Catwalk" public fashion/art exhibit in NYC. Image via Racked Mannequins are taking to the streets dressed in designer duds, made entirely with local materials in New York City's Garment District , this Thursday in New York City as part of a public art and fashion exhibit called " Sidewalk Catwalk ", on display ...
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This ghost bike has been here since 2008. Image: Daily News There are 67 Ghost Bikes in New York City, memorials to cyclists killed by automobiles and trucks. Now the Sanitation Department wants to remove them after thirty days. According to the head of the sanitation department's cleaning unit, it is the result of a "handful" of complaints. ... ...
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This ghost bike has been here since 2008. Image: Daily News There are 67 Ghost Bikes in New York City, memorials to cyclists killed by automobiles and trucks. Now the Sanitation Department wants to remove them after thirty days. According to the head of the sanitation department's cleaning unit, it is the result of a "handful" of complaints. ... ...
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Vin-T Bikini made with vintage t-shirts. Credit: Vin-T Bikini Suit up and hit the beach eco-style this summer in a rockin' sustainable bikini (don't worry guys there's one for you , too). New-York based Vin-T Bikini creates custom, one-of-a-kind swimwear made with salvaged vintage t-shirts from rock concerts, almae matres, and more. Building up hype for the forthcoming Originally ...
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Vin-T Bikini made with vintage t-shirts. Credit: Vin-T Bikini Suit up and hit the beach eco-style this summer in a rockin' sustainable bikini (don't worry guys there's one for you , too). New-York based Vin-T Bikini creates custom, one-of-a-kind swimwear made with salvaged vintage t-shirts from rock concerts, almae matres, and more. Building up hype for the forthcoming The ...
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Image via: The Weblicist Big Apple Hatha yogins (or aspiring) with no plans for the evening of June 22 may want to scope out what's calling itself " the world's largest yoga event ." Hosted by Flavorpill in partnership with JetBlue in Central Park , NYC, the gathering expects to garner 10,000 yoga fans and fledg... Read the full ...
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Save the sea creatures! Handcraft your own natural specimens using these these simple patterns, some yarn and a crochet hook. View post: 8 Enchanting Sea Creatures You Can Crochet
A Finnish designer has made a working surfboard from broken skateboards. Read the original here: Hollow Surfboard Is Made from Broken Skateboards
