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, ...
Green Gardening Doesn’t Come from a Store
green | July 27th, 2010 - 9:11 PM
Planet Green gives us some good advice about the real meaning of Green Gardening: Green Gardening Doesn’t Come from a Store
Greenwashing exists everywhere. One would think that an activity as simple and genteel (yeah right…) as gardening would remain unscathed. No. We gardeners have our fair share of greenwashing to deal with as well. I’m disappointed by how many articles I see, both in print and online, advising gardeners to buy this or that gadget, and they’ll be well on their way to a green garden. Usually, these items are made from plastic, cost more than they’re worth, and have very little actual use beyond making the consumer believe they’re a greener gardener because they own it.
Do you know what? Screw ‘em.
Green gardening has very little to do with having a “green thumb” and absolutely nothing to do with what equipment and gadgets you can afford to buy for your garden. It has everything to do with thinking creatively, paying attention, and limiting the amount of external resources your garden uses. None of that costs a dime.
What is green gardening?
Avoiding chemicals (both natural and man-made) that have an adverse effect on wildlife.
Responsible pest and weed removal (those ten things at the ends of your arms are the best tools ever.)
Responsible use of water.
Composting to turn waste into a beneficial soil amendment for your garden.
Providing a haven for beneficial insects.
Mulching bare soil to reduce water evaporation and weeds.
Avoiding planting invasive species.
Using drought-tolerant plants as often as possible to reduce your watering needs.
Using native plants when possible to help support local wildlife.
Reusing and repurposing items for your garden, rather than throwing them away and buying new.
Repairing tools instead of throwing them away and trading up for a new model.
Avoiding equipment that requires fossil fuels, such as gas-powered lawn mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
Knowing that just because it’s labeled “organic” doesn’t always mean “completely safe.”
Educating yourself about the plants you’re growing, as well as the wildlife (good and bad) that visit your garden.
These things don’t cost money, and you won’t see a flashy commercial or magazine ad promoting them. No corporation will ever get rich from the activities I listed above. But they’re the only things that matter if your goal is to grow a green, sustainable garden.
