July 03, 2009
By: Jacqueline Smith
Category: Global Understanding, Green Building
You’d use a low flow shower head, but a great shower is essential for your emotional well-being? OK, try this shower head by Moen. It is worth a second glance, here is the info:
flow rate: 1.75 gallons per minute (gpm)
30 percent than the standard rate of 2.5 gpm
The spray is strong, the velocity of the [...]
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July 03, 2009
By: Jacqueline Smith
Category: Energy Saving, Events, Global Understanding, discover earth
Coming Up! Each Talk starts at 7pm, 345 Middlefield Rd. Menlo Park
August 27 — Geothermal Energy at The Geysers, CA.
September 24 — The Loma Prieta Earthquake 20th Anniversary
This is part of the USGS Evening Public Lecture Series. Take a look at http://online.wr.usgs.gov/calendar or call 650-329-500
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June 24, 2009
By: Jacqueline Smith
Category: Events, Green Art, discover earth
There are more artists that think globally and environmentally about their art, their vision, material, staging, energy use, and interacting with the public. Isn’t that the best message? Create something that speaks out about our oneness, our earth, our survival — very inspiring!
The LAND / ART project is inspired by nature. It is worth checking [...]
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June 21, 2009
By: Jacqueline Smith
Category: Corporate Green, Global Understanding
In a survey conducted by the Pew Charitable Trusts, [ For the study, Google "The Clean Economy: Repowering Jobs, Businesses and Investments Across America"] traditional job growth was measured at 3.7 between 1998 and 2007, the clean/ green economy grew at 9.1.
What does a Clean Energy job focus on? Clean energy, energy efficiency, environmentally friendly [...]
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June 03, 2009
By: Jacqueline Smith
Category: Green Art, Green Building
Do you need a table? Why not look at the innovative models that do more than ONE table. If you have parties, you might enjoy this one:
Lexington Zacara Movida Bistro Table
First it is the table you’d expect. Ready for dinner. But when it is party time, it coverts to a bar height for drinks and hors doeuvres. [...]
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May 21, 2009
By: Jacqueline Smith
Category: Corporate Green, Garden /Plants, Global Understanding, Green Art, Green Building
We have a new company doing our landscaping in our work building. It looks better, and I really like their focus, they understand that they can increase the well being and happiness of workers with carefully selected plants. By paying attention to the plants they use, fertilizer and spraying is kept to a minimum and [...]
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May 19, 2009
By: Jacqueline Smith
Category: Events, Global Understanding, Ocean, discover earth
I met an amazing woman last weekend, and she told me about an Inspiring group. Casting for Recovery is a non-profit support and education program for women who have or survived breast cancer. They offer week end retreats that center around Fly Fishing.
Why Fly Fishing? It is a beautiful way to get outside, enjoy the quiet, participate [...]
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May 11, 2009
By: Jacqueline Smith
Category: Corporate Green, Events
Celebrate Green and Pedal Power — this week May 14 is Bike to Work day!
For more information on Bike to Work Day activities in the Bay Area, go to www.btwd. bayarea bikes.org.
5/14- go stretch your legs.
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April 17, 2009
By: Jacqueline Smith
Category: Events, Garden /Plants
A Symphony of Gardens —- this is the Sixth annual Garden tour and benefits the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum. it offers a rare glimpse into many home, including the Naval Commander on Mare Island. The gardens are spectacular with plants gathered around the world and musicians will be playing to make the event even [...]
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April 16, 2009
By: Jacqueline Smith
Category: Events, Food, Garden /Plants, discover earth
Sunset magazine’s spectacular, “something for everyone” Celebration event is almost here. Save the date for 2009! You’ll see flowers, food, food prep, wine abounds, there are crafts and shows, and instructions, and many local vendors. You’ll sample new recipes and be thrilled with the gardening advice and demonstrations.
June 6 and 7, 2009. 10-5 pm Saturday [...]
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