green & environment
the awakening of China
By lainie at 12 November, 2008, 7:39 pm
To the example of Europe (the 30 glorious in France), of the USA (the post-war era), China is awakening after too many years of sleep. Foreseen in the early eighties by the economists, its ascension will be at a lightning speed. Well augured and considering the extraordinary events that are the global warming and the [...]
a reevaluation of our values
By lainie at 12 November, 2008, 5:15 pm
Since the specter of the 1929 Great Depression shook the American economy with last October stock exchange crash, conscious consciences awakened with a new set of cards, of regulations to play. Real estate business, banking institutions, emblems of a former vivid and prosperous economy (General Motors’ shares reached the bar of less than $3 yesterday) [...]
Short Memories for Lengthy Problems
By lainie at 11 November, 2008, 4:31 pm
A sense of jubilation and hope has been hovering over a vast majority of the world since last Tuesday’s festivities like a dense fog. Or is that smog? Who can tell anymore. Even before November 4th, however, we here in the States were beginning to feel some relief as we saw a much-welcomed decrease in [...]
United Fruits of America!
By lainie at 2 November, 2008, 5:50 pm
Fruits are battling for recognition on the American soil. Through an impressive battery of TV spots and billboards, the agro-industry, the medical corpse, the government urge the American Public to consume the healthy ailments. “Five portions of fruits and vegetables a day” is the leitmotiv for whom wants to be healthy. “Five portions of fruits [...]
When “Plug-in” Rhymes with Green
By lainie at 29 October, 2008, 3:26 pm
Whatever taste, aspirations are yours when choosing the car of the, your future, the constant in the equation will be its green properties. In the 2008 Paris, Detroit Motor Show, the diversification of the designs, technologies and creativity displayed incontestably the full range of environmental awareness of the car manufacturers. Aligned with the desiderata of [...]
Mercedes-Benz: the green or blue strike?
By lainie at 22 October, 2008, 3:21 pm
Since you’ve been our readers (and thank you for your fidelity!), you are now more aware of the earth’s debacle. From the abundant presence of carbon dioxide to the invisible threat of methane, our atmosphere is out of breath, if not explosive. In this smoggy context, let me invite you to step up for a [...]
Saving our Water Bodies
By lainie at 21 October, 2008, 1:40 pm
I sometimes fall into a trance while washing dishes, brushing my teeth, taking a shower, and not to mention the relaxation of a bath. Something about the sound of the water rushing away from me, cleansing me, and my surroundings. If the sink is full, it may take me about half an hour to get [...]
The Imminent BIG BANG!
By lainie at 15 October, 2008, 6:19 pm
As we read article after article, we become more sensitized surrounding environmental threats to our planet, examine the realities of animal and human survival, and rationalize the evolution of our species. Whether we speak about the hole in the ozone as a result of greenhouse gases, global warming, the pollution off the Great Barrier Reef, [...]
Coal: the re-coal or the anti-coalition?
By lainie at 9 October, 2008, 8:21 pm
To reduce the dependence of energy and meet climate objectives, innovative and alternative energies seem to be the key. As new energies are profiling on agendas as the solution for a catastrophic environmental future, coal in spite of a flock of admirers, remains on the bench of the culprit waiting for absolution! Abused during the [...]
the addiction is internal
By lainie at 7 October, 2008, 4:30 pm
We Americans love our things. I’ll admit it. I spent this weekend running around frantically, on a mad mission to find the perfect gift for two special people on their birthdays. I drove across town several times as I searched for the perfect item. At one point during the day, I got so stressed by [...]
