Archive for the “social” category
conscious shopping for the holiday season and beyond
by michele on December 1, 2009
Cyber Monday has come and gone; Black Friday is now a faint memory. Millions worldwide headed into cyberspace and brick-and-mortar stores to make purchases. Ideas abound on the internet regarding Black Friday aka “Buy Nothing Day.” While Black Friday is (…)
what is missing? – maya lin x 2
by michele on November 23, 2009
Maya Lin needs no introduction. The subject of an award winning documentary, “Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision,” a member of The American Academy of Arts and Letters and the National Women’s Hall of Fame, she is one of the (…)
golden gate national park
by michele on October 5, 2009
Golden Gate National Recreational Park needs no introduction. At 75,000 acres, this public land for eveyone. Today you get an incredible treat! Watch incredibly beautiful scenery as you discover more about the creation of Golden Gate National and how it (…)
the story of stuff
by michele on August 23, 2009
Recently, you had the chance to check out the post on “The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” Now let’s talk about stuff and a few ideas about it. Influenced by planned obsolescence and scarcity, industry will have to come up with (…)
national farmer’s market week
by michele on August 5, 2009
Here in the U.S.A. we are right in the middle of the National Farmer’s Market Week. This August 2 – 8, 2009 marks the 10th annual celebration of the more than 4,800 farmer’s markets here in the United States. More (…)
greenwashing and eco facades
by michele on July 23, 2009
This is a tongue-in-cheek animation short on the some of the absurdities of “greenwashing” by those companies who would exploit the “green movement’ in any way possible.
it’s moby!
by michele on July 18, 2009
Since I’m on a roll here with the fun food videos, how about a few short pieces with vegan musician Moby? More with Moby sharing a few of his favorite kitchen tools. Cool – except for his preference for microwaves. (…)
