60 Minutes Video Link [www.greenpieceblog.com...] -- Whether you're tossing your electronic waste or even
recycling it, it's important to know where it ends up.
The CBS News program, 60 Minutes goes to China to
see how the toxic electronic waste from the United
States is destroying communities, endangering
children and creating a mophia-like presence. Posted at 07:16 #
Thu, 23 Oct 2008
New York Times Article Here is the link to the New York Times article:
Human Jet Today I talked about this guy who has a jet back
winged craft...here is a picture of what it looks like.
Swiss adventurer Yves Rossy will try to cross the
English Channel using his homemade jet-propelled
wing Friday, a day after the thrill-seeking pilot
canceled his attempt due to bad weather,
organizers said.
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Fri, 5 Sep 2008
A long time: The New Breakfast Blend It's been a while since I've written something. Moving and settling in here at school has kept me pretty busy. With the beginning of the new year brings a "revamped" Breakfast Blend.
All shows are from 6:00AM to 9:00AM (one hour shorter than before). The main difference between the summer and now will be the format of each day. Monday, Wednesday, Friday I have class at 9:00 so I will be naming off the "Top 5 at 9". This feature is where I will name off the top 5 requested songs here at the Globe and play them for you. Every Tuesday and Thursday I do not have a class at 9:00. This is great for you because I am able to give stuff away! So every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:40AM I will be either giving away a CD or two or tickets to a show!
That's about it, but I hope you love the new show and remember to call in with all your requests!
Solar Powered Air! A company called GreenCore Air has released an air
conditioner than can be powered by a single 170
watt solar panel. The GreenCore air conditioning
unit can heat and cool a 600 square foot room. It
runs on DC power, so there is no need to put an AC
inverter between the solar panel and the air
conditioner. This eliminates the power losses
associated with converting AC to DC.
When the sun is not out the unit runs on the battery
bank which is integrated within the unit.
There two version of the air conditioner: a fixed
one, and a mobile one that is mounted on
wheels!
To be quite honest my family has never
had the privilege of owning an air conditioner. So,
maybe the best way to conserve energy is enduring
the heat. However, that can be a hard task. The
best alternative is this solar powered air
conditioner. Stay Cool! Posted at 08:47 #
Tue, 5 Aug 2008
What to Buy Organic Here's a quick look at the list:
With all the belt-tightening going on, most people seem ready to give up whatever eco-friendly actions they've adopted in order to economize. In his new book, Go Green, Live Rich, best-selling author David Bach makes a convincing case that saving energy and resources will not just save you money, but make you money, too. He offers four steps for greener living that could save you $10 a day every day of the year. Posted at 09:07 #
Mon, 28 Jul 2008
Hootie and The Blowfish [home.myspace.com...] -- Last Wednesday (July 23rd) I had the pleasure of attending the Hootie and The Blowfish concert at the Elkhart County 4H Fair. Since I am apart of the Globe I was able to get really close to the stage so I could take pictures for you!
Here are some pictures from the show.
It was a good show overall. If you would like to view a video then you can visit my myspace page at the link above. Posted at 07:05 #
Mon, 21 Jul 2008
Free Download! While searching for information on Alejandro Escovedo I found a free download! Yay!
All you have to do is go to the link and then click on the "read full article" link. There you can find the free download! Posted at 09:08 #
Fri, 18 Jul 2008
Dan Colehour Downloads [www.dancolehour.com...] -- Today I talked about Dan Colehour and his new album "Straight to The Highway". On his website you can download some of those songs for FREE
Go for it! The link is posted above. Posted at 06:50 #
Thu, 17 Jul 2008
John Mellencamp announces Farm Aid during his concert Farm Aid, the long-running benefit concert, will be held this year in New England for the first time.
John Mellencamp held a news conference in Boston on Tuesday to announce that the show will be held September 20th at the Comcast Center in Mansfield.
Mellencamp, Willie Nelson, Neil Young and Dave Matthews will headline the concert, and more performers will be announced later.
Farm Aid executive director Carolyn Mugar says organizers have long wanted to have a show in New England to highlight the region's agriculture. The organization is based in the Boston suburb of Somerville.
Farm Aid, which held its first concert in 1985 and has raised more than $30 million, supports family farms.
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Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Ariel Ariel is a sweet, gentle-natured female dog.
Ariel is between one and two years old and weighs about 20 pounds. She has a lovely, soft coat that will require regular grooming and be a pleasure to brush.
Ariel would do best in a quiet home with no children or older children only.
Please call South Bend Animal Care and Control at 574-235-9303 to find out more about Ariel. Or you can go on our
Come on out with your furry companion and see lots of great adoptable shelter and rescue animals this weekend at Walgreens Pet Day at the corner of Bremen Hwy and Ireland Rd. on Saturday, July 19th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Scheduled events include a dog wash, pet photography, obedience demonstrations and more!
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Mon, 14 Jul 2008
9th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference [www.americanamusic.org...] -- I'm always looking for a great music festival that I could go to. However, I don't usually get the opportunity to go to one. Which does make me kinda sad. Oh well. In spite of this I still want to alert you (the reader/listener) about a great opportunity.
This festival and music conference brings over 1000 great Ameriana artists together in Nashville, TN from September 17th to September 20th. By day, the Americana Music Conference features numerous panels, seminars, a trade show, and much more. This special event covers the interests and needs of artists, managers, labels, radio stations, publishers, agents, promoters, retailers, performing rights organizations, legal and business affairs executives, tour-related services, merchandisers, new media and all related allied professionals.
Some of the artists include: Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles, Otis Gibbs, Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart, Darrell Scott, Steve Forbert, The Hackensaw Boys, Peter Case, Jim Lauderdale and John Doe, the Avett Bothers, Hayes Carll, Blue Rodeo, Ron Sexsmith, the Hacienda Brothers, Amy LaVere, Otis Taylor, Laurie Lewis, Gurf Morlix, Buddy Miller,Tift Merritt, Uncle Earl, Webb Wilder, Cameron McGill & The Quartet Offensive, Elizabeth Cook, Jim Lauderdale, Eliza Gilkyson, Grayson Capps, Dale Watson, Chuck Prophet, Texas Sapphires, Mike Farris, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Todd Snider, Lyle Lovett, Joe Ely and Patty Griffin. Posted at 13:57 #
Fri, 11 Jul 2008
Funny Cartoon Basically I thought this fit me pretty well.
The thing is, my bike is my pal. Why drive when it only takes you a little longer to get from place to place? Plus, not only is it great for your health it also saves money and our earth. I encourage you to do the same. Posted at 12:33 #
Arist Spotlight : The Bravery The Bravery is one of my all time favorite bands. However I wasn't introduced to them until after their second studio album was released. The Sun and The Moon
In June 2006, after months of writing and demoing at their home studios in New York City, the Bravery moved to Atlanta, to work with producer Brendan O’Brien,. Brendan’s resume included Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, Stone Temple Pilots, Neil Young, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Velvet Revolver. The band’s original concept of their new album was to show the 2 sides of the band. One being "The Sun," a more organic approach of production using acoustic instruments. The other being "The Moon," a do it yourself indie dance production, reminiscent of their debut album. The idea was to release 2 discs of the exact same songs done in different ways "The Sun" and "The Moon."
The songs for the "Sun" portion were finished and mastered by November of 2006. The band played a limited number of small shows on the US East Coast and in South America including a few secret shows under the name "Wyld Stallyons" to showcase new material from their 2nd album, The Sun and the Moon. After road testing the songs, The Bravery went back to Atlanta in January 2007 to re-track and re-mix some of the songs. While on the road, The Bravery continued working on "The Moon" recording on the back of their tour bus, in hotels and dressing rooms. In December 2007, The Bravery headed back into their New York City home studios to finish up their more raw and electronic version of the songs.
Some may say that The Bravery is a rip off of The Killers. But I, however, would beg to differ. They have truly unique sound that will hook you from the start. This album is one of the only albums I can listen to all the way through and love every song! Posted at 08:34 #
Thu, 10 Jul 2008
In Studio: Soltre On Monday I had the privilege of having Soltre in studio for a live interview and performance. If you were unable to tune in you really missed out! I had a lot of fun getting to know the band and watching them play amazing traditional Irish music. For more information you can visit their myspace page at myspace.com/soltre
(And if you can't read Sean's shirt it says "Musician Looking For Groupies". I thought/think this shirt is, ehem, cleaver.) Posted at 08:43 #
BioBlitz! It's important to be aware of our Earth because we came from the Earth. This is why I LOVE Merry Lea
BIOBLITZ AT MERRY LEA
Saturday, July 12, 2008
9:30-11 a.m. or 2:30-4 p.m.
Learning Center Site
A BioBlitz is a one-day gathering of experts and citizen
scientists with the aim of documenting the presence of as
many species as possible. A BioBlitz brings together
specialists from diverse disciplines that might not normally
interact and allows the public to interact with the
scientific community in ways that might not otherwise be
possible. So far, we have people hunting for fish, birds,
reptiles & amphibians, insects, crayfish, vascular plants, &
mosses.
To visit various groups at work, arrive at 9:30 a.m. or
2:30 p.m. for a guided hike. All ages welcome. For more information you can visit their website at Goshen.edu/merrylea
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Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Jerry Today on my show I talked about Jerry a lovely little kitten about a year old in age. I believe that it is very important to adopt your pets. Why? Because every year thousands of animals are "put to sleep" because they are not given a home. This is where you come in! To prevent this from happening all you need to do is adopt a pet today....like Jerry!
Jerry is a very loving and talkative male American Bobtail/Norwegian Forest Cat Mix who is looking for a family to complete him.
He has a cute stub of a tail that is the source of his sweet-talking charm. He follows you about the house telling you all the news of the day.
Jerry is very playful and his age is estimated to be 1 year or less. He is a great companion cat and does well meeting new animals. He is adjusting to his new foster home and has a wonderful temperament.
Jerry is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, and has been micro chipped.
You can call the South Bend Animal Care and Control Center at 574-235-9303 or email info@pawsnpurrs.org for more information about this fine kitty who will have you at hello.
Posted at 08:31 #
Thu, 19 Jun 2008
How to tell if a product is really green? When you’re buying green products for your home, checking the label isn’t enough, consumer advocates say. It’s better to check for third-party certification. Some common ones:
• Designed for the Environment – Introduced by the US Envir onmental Protection Agency (EPA) to indicate that products contain environmentally preferable ingredients.
• Green Seal – Aims to reduce the environmental impacts tied to the use, manufacture, and disposal of products and services.
• Energy Star – An EPA certification whose goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency.
• Water Sense – It certifies water-efficient products such as faucets and toilets.
• Forest Stewardship Council – Products that bear the FSC logo are guaranteed to contain wood or wood products harvested from a certified, well-managed forest.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) – Promotes sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, sustainable materials selection, and indoor environmental quality Posted at 08:47 #
Fri, 13 Jun 2008
To Save Our Home
What are you supposed to do with your old cell phones and other electronics? For me it's easy: I just send my old cell phone back to my provider and they take care of it for me. However, it might not be that easy for you and your cell phone. Oh and what do you do with your old PDA's, ink cartridges, ipods? Yeah, good question.
Not to worry, there's a way to get rid of your old electronics and help save our home (Earth). USPS offers plastic bags to send out your old cell phones, PDA’s, digital cameras, ink cartridges and ipods for recycling. The best thing about the program is that it’s completely free, not to so mention easy. All you have to do is put the item in the plastic bag, and put it in the nearest mailbox. It will be picked up just like a letter. AMAZING!
When I was researching this I began to wonder, where does my cell phone then go? Well, our old electronics are then sent to a company in California called Clover Technologies Group. They then break down the equipment to be repackaged and eventually, will be reused.
So instead of letting your old cell phone collect dust in the basement, put them to better use and help the environment at the same time.
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