What's New

D-Link boasts new eco-friendly routers for green surfers. Check out the article on Ecofriend







Yet another green phone concept that tests the conventional phone design.









Your Natural Wellness shares some snacks that will help you loose that summer belly fat. Some really good suggestions and explanations.




Most of you have probably seen this, but it is an interesting view on the climate crisis and energy dependency.




Lady Bunny (the drag queen writer for Star Magazine) put up this billboard in NYC bashing the KFC animal cruelty. (Ecorazzi)





















Tiles that generate energy as you walk. Now this is technology that we can really use.





New greeting cards that can be planted to grow what ever fruit or veg that they advertise. This is a really good idea, why didn't i come up with it.




Another device to help you manage the amount of energy that you waste. Energenie is another product worth buying.

What's New

So here are some new things that I found over the past week. Let me know what you think about everything.

Inventions:


McDonald's has done something original by incorporating actually growing lettuce in and as their new billboards. Awesome idea for this space.




This new line of coffee tables is made from recycled Honda Accords. While it isn't quite our decorating style, it sure is an amazing and attractive idea.






Japan has done it again, a water powered car. The new system separates the hydrogen and oxygen and allows them both to be burned as fuel. Since it has not made it to mass production yet it is quite expensive, but keep your fingers crossed. (Look who is driving!!!)




Solar power is every where, even these new curtains. That is right, solar panels are being incorporated into textiles and will hopefully hit the market soon.





New flower concept computer that saves space, is a beautiful piece of art, and expands our understanding of what a desktop PC can look like. Very geeky!!!!




Be a green golfer with this new line of biodegradable golf tees.










A little Humor:


Speaks for itself. Thanks Groovy Green!






Movie:


Lars and the Real Girl
Ryan Gosling puts on an amazing performance as a guy who falls in love with an anatomical sex doll. Going into the film thinking it was a comedy was a mistake, this is a romantic drama if I have ever seen one. An amazing movie!!!


Clothing:


A new 80's T-shirt site that has almost everything that you could possibly want. I think I am going to have to pick up this Bay Side Tee.









Threadless is still one of my favorite sites for witty and comical tees. I have yet to buy directly from them, but this Squirrel Line-backer Tee is one that I am going to have to break down and buy.





A new line of Chastity Vow Pants by K-Mart. Now these are not pants that I am inclined to buy, but I thought there overall outlandish concept was something that should be noted.





Books:


New by David Sedaris, "When You are Engulfed in Flames" is sure to be great as all of his other writings are.










"Rant" by Chuck Palahniuk (Author of Fight Club) is sure to be promising in its rave reviews thus far.










This "New to Me" book by T.C. Boyle is among the many recommended to me by my good friend Allen Ball. "The Tortilla Curtain" was among the "Must Reads" for this summer as well.









This Miranda July book was also a recommendation from my friend Allen. While "No one belongs here more than you" is a vibrant pink covered book that sits here on my desk, I have no doubt that I will enjoy it despite its color.

What's New

So this is how I have decided to share all things that I have found over the past week. I am going to include the new inventions, books, movies, websites, music, and whatever else I want to add. I will do this once a week and it will always be called my "what's New" segment. I should also note, these aren't things that are necessarily new, but new to me. So Here we go:

Inventions:


New solar back-pack sports a solar panel to power are your portable devices while on the go.







This new water conservation urinal saves space and water. I don't know how this is going to go over though, you decide.







This new "green" cell phone sports all the technology that we expect from a new cell phone, but also is solar charged. Leave it in the seat while you drive and it is charged.







This i-pod integration system for your bike allows for you to view your speed and keep an eye on those behind you. Good idea!






Green Websites:



This new-to-me website provides green alternatives for your home. From the hemp shower curtains to biodegradable picnic cutlery, this place has it all.




This earth friendly products site provides everything from compost bins to heirloom flower seeds. Everything you could hope for from an organic home, lawn, and garden store.




This site provides help and insight into becoming a gardener in our modern lives. It provides some helpful tips and ideas about having that indoor garden.



Books:



I just started this story of a "dunce" in New Orleans. Said to be a tragic-comedy, it reads very well so far and paints a very vivid picture of one of my favorite cities. Worth checking out; it did win a Pulitzer.





Music:



A new-to-me artist, Newton Faulkner, has out a new CD that deserves some praise. Hand Built by Robots is a great CD with some music with a great sound that will get you up and moving, check it out. "Dream Catch Me" and "Gone in the morning" are my favorites so far. The Dream Catch Me video can be found on his website.



Movie:



Definitely not new, but new-to-me. I finally got around to watching Atonement, and it was amazing. It is slow in some parts, but the movie was very well done. I watched it twice in the four days we had it.