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, ...
Members Project From American Express and TakePart
green | July 29th, 2010 - 7:53 PM
Members Project is an intitiative from American Express that brings you the opportunity to give back, in ways that fit your life.
Check out awesome project at Members Project
Everyone can vote, whether a Cardmember or not, for which charities will receive a total of $1,000,000 in funding from American Express. Every three months we’ll tally the votes and determine 5 winners, one from each of the categories below.
Here’s how to vote:
1. Register with TakePart and Members Project.
2. Choose one charity from the list below and cast your vote.
3. Return every week to cast another vote— either for the same charity or another favorite.
Can’t find an organization in our list? Suggest a charity.
Volunteer : When an Hour Is More Than Just an Hour
ou can also earn Membership Rewards® bonus points by volunteering through Members Project®- up to 10,000 bonus points per year. It’s just a little “thank you” from us, for volunteering your time.
Here’s how to volunteer:
1. Use the fields below to search for the volunteer opportunity that’s right for you. You can search by area of focus (such as “Education”) and location (such as “Chicago, IL”).
2. Make sure you are logged in to Members Project. Not registered? Join today.
3. You’ll see a list of opportunities. When you find one that interests you, click “Volunteer.”
4. Enter your VolunteerMatch username and password, or create a new account.
5. Once you’ve registered for VolunteerMatch, you’ll see a page that gives you all the details of your opportunity. There, click “I want to help!” or follow the instructions given.
6. Track your hours below on the Volunteer Opportunities Tracker below, or under the My Actions tab on your TakePart profile.
7. Check back to see if your hours have been approved and if you’re eligible to get Membership Rewards bonus points.
Eligible Membership Rewards bonus points will be emailed to you in the form of a certificate. Visit our FAQs to find out more about redeeming your certificates.
Have an American Express® Card? Use your Card to donate or give your Membership Rewards® points to one of up to 50 organizations included in Members Project® voting rounds, or choose from among thousands of charities.
First, search for a charity you’d like to help. Then you can make a one-time donation on your American Express Card, set up recurring donations to spread your giving throughout the year, or even donate Membership Rewards points. It’s giving made simple.
If you’re not a Cardmember, you can apply now to make donations through Members Project®.
