Lagging with blogging, so hopping around

This poor blog is becoming overrun by spam comments, like "bag leprechaun paper puppy," from prolific posters calling themselves "definition of douche bag" and so on. I'll keep updating the greener side here and there, but more often down the road you'll be likely to find me occasionally over at the Gristmill blog. Do you know what grist is? It's grain for grinding, or I guess you'd say something to chew on. Grist with a capital G is gritty, funny green news. You'll find my posts here once in a while, maybe more than that. More stuff I write elsewhere is here, here, here, and here. OK, I guess I've "outed" myself. Maybe I'll never work in this town again, as they say in Hollywood. Ah, what a relief.

Comments

[opit]

I saw you'd already blogged about the Pacific Gyre after adding that note.
Nice notes and links. Ihave a bunch more at http://my.opera.com/oldephartte/links/
Grist is a place I have neglected for quite a while - there being so much available to distract one. The Aussies at Care 2 provide much enjoyable content also.

[Stefan]

http://www.mygreenelement.com/?p=39

The environment is threatened as nations and oil companies jockey for North Korean coal. Kim Jong-il is opening up his dictatorship to oil exploitation. Now that the Korean summit with the South has been postponed until October, environmental groups have a chance to get their act together and demand oversight of the dictatorship’s fossil fuel production. We cannot leave it to Team America to save the Amur leopard, the Asiatic black bear and the Siberian tiger.

Please help spread the news!

[Christy Barber]

Hey all…I just found this brand new green and sustainable living concept on the market that was invented in Oregon. It’s called the NW Modern from ideabox and the man who created this home was also the brains behind the e-rated appliances, the predecessor to the Department of Energy’s Engery Star Program.

Ideabox is sustainable and green in both building materials and construction. It’s the hippest and most resourceful thing I’ve seen since Bluetooth technology! This energy efficient pre-fab home is wrapped up in a cool, modern design that is actually affordable!

For the environmentally responsible consumer this cabin is cool and sleek. I mean we’re talking living large here in 400 sq. feet of luxury in a clever high end pre-fab home with a very intelligent design.

The research I’ve done shows that ideabox uses environmentally friendly products and construction with wireless technologies. Designed with the idea that you can live large in a small space, ideabox is attracting very posh customers. And hey…less can be more! My family is considering it for a vacation home on some land at the lake or the beach. Another thought I have is putting it on my property for when the kids come home. Once you’re in college, staying right with mom is tough. This way, they can have space but still be “home”.

Here is some more information I found on how environmentally friendly ideabox is…

· Wireless technology because power lines are SO last year.
· Standing seam metal roofing – sustainable and fire retardant
· Fiber-cement siding for low maintenance
· Galvalume corrugated metal siding for an industrial look and efficient construction.
· Bamboo flooring because it’s sleek and renewable
· Energy Star appliances and lighting for the best in energy efficiency
· Marmoleum countertops, made from renewable resources
· Fully insulated walls for maximum energy efficiency
· Energy-efficient ENERGY STAR labeled windows to regulate temperature
· Less than 2% construction waste because materials are ordered to size
· Low volatile organic compound paints for better, healthier indoor air
· Duo-flush toilets for water efficiency
· Day lighting; windows in all exterior walls and interior re-lite strategies
· Tankless water heaters to reduce electricity use

I haven’t seen anything like this before! Have any of you? If you want more information about these homes you can visit www.ideabox.us.