crack +yumness + sugar + chocolate + caramel + peanut butter= Girl Scout Cookies
However, there are actually people out there who don’t think so.
Treasure Island: Gold and Green
Cross posted from MLR
Check this out:
“ All the buildings on Treasure Island will meet the gold standard of the U.S. Green Building Council, further reducing energy consumption.”
Taken from the recent article in Popular Mechanics revealing new plans to use San Francisco’s Treasure Island as a testing center for new green building developments and ideas.
That’s what they said, ALL the buildings. That’s pretty sweet.
Some of the other new features planned for Treasure Island’s green makeover include completely redesigning the infrastructure of the island to taking into consideration the amount sun and wind exposure unique to the location.
Sometimes it blows my mind that city planners hadn’t taken any of this into consideration when they had originally designed the city. What did they study in school and what were they getting paid for? I mean, granted they didn’t think about the effects of global warning, use of fossil fuels, etc. when the island was built in 1939 but even the Ancient Greeks knew about building their homes to receive winter sun and summer shade.
The article goes into more details as to the some of the projects they already have planned for the island. I’m really exited about this since I visit the Bay Area quite often. I’ve actually never been to Treasure Island myself but I’m thinking this will be great excuse to go on my next trip and get some “before” shots taken.
A Story: The Big Empty
one of my internet friends posted this in her blog and now I’m reposting
From the last scene: The Mortal Coil – Song To The Siren
E Squared Series
The E2 is a new documentary series on PBS that explores changes that people are making “for a greener planet.” (I really hate that phrase, it sounds so cheesy and commercial, but that’s what they’re doing). The episodes will also be broadcast on the internet via the E2 website which is pretty cool for those who maybe don’t have a TV or can’t watch when it’s on. Each week a new episode will be made available on the website a week before they air it on PBS.
The first set of shows seem to be about alternative energies. It looks like they have about three “seasons” or series with episodes slated to go live weekly through the fall all the way into next year. Personally, I’m very much looking forward to the design series of the shows that will be released from November to January.
I’m actually pretty impressed with how the website was built. The video player can be taken to full screen. I like the way the show is shot as well. Plus Morgan Freeman is narrating so how could it not be good? I definitely will be watching these shows each week as the new episodes are released. Quite looking forward to them too.
hat tip: EcoGeek
I Love Rock n Roll
… so put another dime in the show machine, baby. Or something.
New shows coming up:
10/9: Bat for Lashes @ The Troubadour (might go see this, maybe not, still trying to decide)
10/10: Beirut @ The Avalon
10/23: Man Man @ The Troubadour
10/28: Final Fantasy @The Troubadour (haven’t gotten tickets yet, still on the fence)
saw:
New Pornographers
Lavender Diamond (2nd time this year)
Arcade Fire (2nd time this year)
LCD Soundsystem