Shrimp season worst in recent history!
“I've been in the shrimp processing business for 34 years, and this is the worst fall shrimp season I've ever seen,” said Danny Babin, general manager of Gulf Fish Inc. in Houma, who will be representing parts of Houma, Grand Caillou and Dularge on the Terrebonne Parish Council next year. The poor shrimping this year has been acknowledged by BP claims czar Ken Feinberg, who announced last month that he would double payouts for fishermen who have not yet resolved their claims. Shrimp and crab harvesters and processors will receive four times their documented 2010 losses from now on. Dean Blanchard, a ...
MIZU – New CEO and President
Mizu announced this morning that it has finalized its executive search and named industry veteran and Ride Snowboards Co-founder Tim Pogue as its new CEO and president. Over the last 20 years, Pogue managed consumer brands from recent marketing and licensing work with the Bob Marley brand, to pro athlete management at Burton, to product development and business operations as president and co-founder of Ride Snowboards. Full Story at: http://business.transworld.net/80578/features/mizu-names-tim-pogue-ceo-and-president/ About Mizu: Mizu is the original action sports water bottle brand. The company was founded by Jussi Oksanen, pro snowboarder, a four-time Winter X Games medalist, three-time US Open medalist and Olympic athlete, in ...
MIZU – M8 – “Earth Friendly Bottle”
*NEW Product available online at: GTC - Store MIZU - M8 The go to size for those who failed math. How much is 800mL? Don't worry about it, this is the bottle you want. Performance Features: - 18/8 Food-grade stainless steel - 100% Toxin, BPA, phthalate and PVC free - Mizu's mouth is the perfect size for drinking. Not spilling! - Angled neck for smoother flow - 100% Reusable and recyclable - Will not retain flavors - Lifetime warranty
Shark Slaying!
Every year tens of millions of sharks die a slow death because of finning. Finning is the inhumane practice of hacking off the shark's fins and throwing its still living body back into the sea. The sharks either starve to death, are eaten alive by other fish, or drown (if they are not in constant movement their gills cannot extract oxygen from the water). Shark fins are being "harvested" in ever greater numbers to feed the growing demand for shark fin soup, an Asian "delicacy". Illegal Shark Finning in China! Not only is the finning of sharks barbaric, but their indiscriminate slaughter ...
Ten Thousand Massed at Foley Square… New York is alive! #occupywallstreet
At 3PM, thousands of students, workers, and other supporters gathered in Union Square chanting "Shut the city down!" and using the People's Mic to share stories of how banks and corporate greed have impacted the 99%. Simultaneously, Occupiers took to multiple subway stations in all five boroughs. Students chanted "CUNY should be free!" and "Student Power!" as they took to the streets along 16th and 5th Avenue, shutting down traffic and leaving police powerless to respond. Police attempts to erect barricades along 5th Avenue failed to block the march, as banners reading "OCCUPIED" were seen along New School buildings. Now, massive crowds ...
Ocean Green
A Sustainable Vision The ultimate goal for Ocean Green is to produce surfboards that are made entirely from natural sustainable raw materials. Most surfers feel compromised by having to use equipment that is ecologically damaging in what should be a natural environment. OG gives surfers the choice of showing respect for their environment as they interact with it. Performance, Strength and Beauty The innovative construction of our EcoFoil surfboards produces a robust yet lightweight hollow balsa core. The shapes have been designed by our world class shaper Frank McWilliams and the Nicaraguan balsa wood achieves a stunning finish. Ethical Practices We are committed to sourcing sustainable ...
LOVE – Green Trash Can
"LOVE" Militia from Miami, complements of 3rd and Ocean... 3rd and Ocean - http://www.3rdandOcean.com
Rerip: Recycling and Reusing Surfboards
The Springwise Newsletter informs us all of another awesome recycling/reuse idea: Keeping surfboards out of landfills with recycling and reuse. We've seen efforts focusing to varying extents on each of the “3Rs” of waste management — reduce, reuse and recycle — but we couldn't resist mentioning one more that recently caught our eye. It isn't brand new, but California-based Rerip is a site that aims to help surfers resell, exchange and recycle old surfboards. Polyurethane, epoxy resin and expanded polystyrene are among the harmful compounds used to make surfboards today, Rerip points out. For that reason, its mission is “to create accountability, ...
Earth Hour 2010
green | March 27th, 2010 - 12:02 AM
Saturday 27 March at 8.30pm the fourth Earth Hour will be held.
thanks to Australian Museum
I can’t hide the fact that I love Earth Hour. I love Earth Hour because such a simplistic action has a powerful message. As long as you can reach the light switches you can participate and this event puts the power in the hands of children and youth across the world. It is a way for us to have a voice. It is also an opportunity for friends and family to unite, share, learn, communicate and act together. Earth Hour is also a celebration of our planets rich biodiversity and the sustainable life systems it provides us.
Earth Hour is in its fourth year and it has grown each year. This year our global unified voices will be again heard by world leaders who were unable to come to an agreement on a significant formal climate change policy in Copenhagen last year. These leaders will be meeting again this year so the bigger Earth Hour will be the bigger the message these decision makers get.
When I campaigned for Earth Hour in Europe and Norway in 2008 and was able to convince two countries to participate in Earth Hour I was happy naturally but I felt hopeful for our planets future. Ordinary people from around the globe want our leaders to take action on climate change and ensure our planets sustainability for future generations. Earth Hour gives the world’s population a vehicle to help drive change.
Environmental issues facing our planet are sometimes overwhelming and Earth Hour allows me to do something to help. It gives me the power to act not only once a year but at different times of the year.
I heard on the radio this morning on the way to school on how much electricity prices have gone up and that prices are set to rise even more, soon. It was also said that there were a lot of people who could not afford to pay their bills and had their power turned off. Again those with less get less. How are these people supposed to feed their families fresh healthy food if they have no means of storing it. Imagine if all government housing had solar panels. The government wins in two ways. They provide power to those in need with low cost electricity or even free and they help the planet in the process.
You can visit the Earth Hour website to get information www.earthhour.org.au
If any schools or kids out there are doing something to participate in Earth Hour the museum and I would love to hear about it!!!
Just one last thing, try to use 100% beeswax candles as they are better for the planet. They are non-toxic, smoke free and non allergenic. Beeswax candles are not petroleum based, they are natural beeswax and if you buy 100% Australian they can be carbon neutral. Now that’s good!
Have a fun and safe Earth Hour where ever you are.
Remember Habits made today will help life tomorrow.
