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Energy Crisis: Diddy ditches private jet to fly commercial {Green Daily}
Aug 28th 2008 7:51AM So where did his jet go? Did it completely recycle itself? Not likely. It's interesting that we often equate a "green" move with getting rid of something.
The truth is that he has just absconded himself of his own personal green guilt by offloading one high-carbon-footprint commodity of his. However, much like the folks who sold their Hummers and bought a Prius, the fact of the matter remains: just because it's no longer your problem doesn't mean it's not still a problem. It's the landfill principle.
Kudos to him for exchanging his P. Ditty status for Sean Combs status. We'll keep our fingers crossed that the former star's jet is either biodegradable or will self-recycle.
Which cars would a President Obama or McCain promote? {Autoblog Green}
Aug 25th 2008 3:22PM Yes, Yes, and Yes!
The president is a public servant that is bound to act by the constitution (or at least should be). He is not a celebrity advocate, nor is he a market driver. He is the head of the executive branch of the government. It is important to let the market do its thing and the government do theirs.
We are all too eager to let other people tell us what we want or what we need.
Green Daily Giveaway: Maggie's Organics Scarf {Green Daily}
Aug 25th 2008 2:00PM My thoughts exactly. I want to win it for my wife. I would love to be able to give her a green gift that is both romantically and ecologically thoughtful. Plus, I think she would just look great in it.
Madonna by the numbers - NOT green {Green Daily}
Aug 22nd 2008 7:45AM Sad article - this is really a stretch. Are you going to cover the scandal of the Olympics too? 2 swimsuits, 1 goggles, 1 pair of flip flops, 1 swim cap, 1 warmup suit, 8 pairs of underwear, 1 ipod, 1 coach, 1 trainer, 2 parents...OMG!!!! THE HUMANITY OF IT ALL!!!
Fail.
Billions of gallons of gas could be saved by "Smart Intersections" {Autoblog Green}
Aug 19th 2008 2:47PM Our city took note of the UK and we have piles and piles of roundabouts. It really makes a lot of sense and has cleared up congestion and senseless waiting at lights. Retrofitting cities is a different story - it costs money, which we fortunately have, but many communities do not.
Dumbest Quote of the Day: Newt says keeping tires inflated helps Big Oil {Autoblog Green}
Aug 19th 2008 2:00PM face>palm, shake head in disbelief...
VIDEO: Customized Prius proves that hybrids and common sense do not correlate {Autoblog Green}
Aug 19th 2008 8:39AM /Sarcasm. Not saying I'm unique. Point is that one size doesn't always fit all.
VIDEO: Customized Prius proves that hybrids and common sense do not correlate {Autoblog Green}
Aug 19th 2008 8:34AM Point well taken, Donnie. While I do agree that this does fit the genre of the thousands of other ricers (though this is strictly a show car that is not meant to be driven), I still am bothered when folks make a snap judgment based on taste without ever recognizing effort. Sure, this is a bit much for most folks. Actually, I think it gave a few of the folks in here a spastic colon.
The fact that I don't personally find it appealing on many levels doesn't preclude me from appreciating the work that went into the fabrication and the amount of imagination that went into turning something so bland into something so custom (value judgment on taste withheld).
Let it turn your stomach, or let it inspire you - either way, there is a lot of work that went into that finished product that someone is likely proud of at the end of the day.
VIDEO: Customized Prius proves that hybrids and common sense do not correlate {Autoblog Green}
Aug 19th 2008 8:24AM Bo - Nice work on the photo presentation - the colors, angles, and light are awesome.
VIDEO: Customized Prius proves that hybrids and common sense do not correlate {Autoblog Green}
Aug 19th 2008 8:21AM So let's try something different. I'll lay my cards on the table. Personally, I would never do that to a Prius in a million years. It's not my style, and cars are not even my taste. I'm not a mini-trucker, an import tuner, a monster trucker, or a hot rodder.
If I had my choice, I'd have an old Land Rover with a tire on the hood that ran on biodiesel and waste vegetable oil, bad paint, a few dents and scratches, possibly some rust, oil spots on the ground, and bags of character (at least in my eyes).
I'm not saying that anyone has to like this Prius or anything like that. What I am saying is that we are often quick to criticize without thinking about the bigger picture. Does it really matter what color, or how many monitors, or what seats? No.
What matters is that one size doesn't always fit all. What matters is that some people have actually learned to fabricate stuff for cars that is not stock. It's really difficult to work with fiberglass, paints, resins, electronics, etc...What matters is that someone put some time and care into personalizing their car - not that it isn't in a similar genre as some of the other tuners or ricers, but that it is the unique output of someone's labor and imagination - no matter how gaudy it may appear to some.
I used to throw down on high school kids for wasting their time and money on souped up cars. Then I realized that what I would like to do with an old Land Rover is really no different in principle. The output may look worlds apart, but the creative input is really quite similar at it's core, I believe.
