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Seeing Green

Seeing Green 06/17/2005 03:31 PM
Rebelscum reader Bounty Hunter reports picking up a new version of the Action Assortmant Clone 3-pack at his local So. Cal. Wal*Mart. Featuring one Green deco Clone and two standard white Clones, this makes the thrid version of this set to hit the pegs. Happy Hunting!

Green Day CD-Rs

Green Day CD-Rs 09/24/2004 09:55 AM

Strange but punk. Green Day and iTunes Music Store are releasing a special set of CD-Rs pre-imprinted with the logos from the original CDs, so that you can download their music from iTMS and burn it onto a proper disc - sound quality aside, no one would be the wiser.

Wouldn't it be nice if a band were to release their redbook CDs along with a blank CD-R for copying and giving to your friends? Just sort of a, "We don't mind if you want to make a copy or two. Thanks for purchasing." I'm not holding my breath (my blood atenuators do not require crude meatchanical motion).

Achetez, mixez, gravez... (French) [iPodGeneration]
Buy Green Day CD-Rs [GreenDayMusic]

CNS Is a Green Monster

CNS Is a Green Monster 06/24/2004 01:05 PM
CNS packs an impressive amount of cash and, even more impressively, keeps piling up the green stuff.

Green bling!

Green bling! 08/19/2004 02:24 PM
Want to be ecologically responsible yet still blingin' like a superstar? Duece Bicycle Spinner Wheels has you all set. Hell, Jamie Foxx endorses them, they've got to be good. (flash site)

Green Zone

Green Zone 04/09/2004 04:02 PM
So on a day where the shit hit the fan in Iraq [via Tim and Jeff], I find out that a good friend his heading over here. He is staying in the Green Zone which is supposedly as secure as...

Virtual Green Tea

Virtual Green Tea 03/08/2004 11:24 PM
This week's question: Is there a green tea extract that provides the same health benefits as the brewed stuff?

Building green

Building green 09/06/2004 05:04 AM
Boston Globe Sep 6 2004 9:30AM GMT

All Yellow and Green 1.0

All Yellow and Green 1.0 02/11/2004 09:51 PM
A theme with a strange and beautiful yellow and green flower.

Green Mars

Green Mars 01/23/2004 08:45 PM
More Mars Express images. The German space agency (DLR) has the biggest and fastest loading set of Mars Express images I've seen so far. Among them is one which apparently was not part of the press kit (it hasn't been in any MEX-related report), and is not on the official ESA site: This one. It shows the Spirit rover landing site in Gusev crater -- and the area is covered with a green substance. Olivine or salt, perhaps. It should be highly interesting to get spectral readings. [Note: These images are, to my knowledge, near true color like all other MEX/HRSC photos.]

Green for JetBlue

Green for JetBlue 01/18/2004 12:27 AM

Had my first JetBlue experience flying from JFK to BVT yesterday evening, aboard a packed A320 that was late departing because they waited for passengers. Scheduled departure was 10:30, but the plane left at 11:05. We sat at the gate for half an hour watching TV and listening to the crew crack jokes. It didn't suck.

Bowling (Green) for Wi-Fi

Bowling (Green) for Wi-Fi 01/17/2004 11:07 PM
Man returns from California with stories of fire, wheel: It's very funny to read this local report about a fellow from the area who was in California for 10 years working in high tech and returned to his hometown. Remember that this is local coverage, and the reporter makes the guy sound like someone who has been to the mountain and returns with these 15...I mean, 10 commandments. The idea is great, and it's in the pre-preliminary stages to put in a very inexpensive cloud of Wi-Fi across downtown Bowling Green. The proposal hasn't been publicly circulated and sounds full of questions about how to make it go; the technical issues are not a problem, however. [via a link at GigaOm]...

Green games

Green games 12/22/2004 01:26 AM
With Spymac and its members taking a step towards a greener planet we see "green" issues emerging in all areas in life. The latest domain to see a trend toward the environment is gaming. Veggie Games Inc. is an independent studio based in Vancouver, BC that focuses on creating games that promote kindness and compassion towards animals and the environment. President and founder, Johnathan Skinner, "was inspired to use his skill of making video games as a form of activism... speaking up for the animals that can't speak for themselves." With games that teach "people how to respect the environment, the animals, and each other," Veggie Games can introduce gamers to animal rights and environmental issues while still being entertained. The company released the first-ever activism-based animal rights themed video game, Steer Madness earlier this month. The game features a cow that rescues lab animals and converts residents of the city to a vegetarian diet. Steer Madness, along with others such as Chris Crawford's Macintosh game, Balance of the Planet, help bring environmental issues and educational tools to entertainment. According to Richard O. Mann, "if managing and understanding the delicate balance of the ecological and economic forces that hold our beloved mother earth together appeals to you, you're in for hours of fascination" while playing Balance of the Planet. Spymac caught up with Veggie Games' Johnathan Skinner to find out more about the game and the company's role in activism: How do you think activist video games can change people's actions? Activist video games can open people's eyes to the reasons someone would be an activist, and possibly influence decisions they make surrounding the issues involved. How does purchasing Steer madness over other games help out the environment? The packaging for Steer Madness is a lot less wasteful then most other video games. The boxes that games come in have no purpose other than trying to look impressive on store shelves and they end up just getting thrown away. Steer Madness doesn't come in a box, instead it comes in a jewel case like a music CD. When we ship orders for the game that are placed through our website, we re-use packing materials whenever possible, and all other supplies are purchased locally using the highest percentage recycled content available. We are working on setting up an option where you can purchase a downloadable version of the game that installs directly to your computer so there won't be any packaging or shipping materials used at all. Is this the type of game that would interest children in hopes of having the omnivores converted? I don't know if the game alone could cause people to become vegetarian, but it's definitely a nudge in that direction. If nothing else it will probably get people to grab a veggie burger a little more often. Does Steer Madness promote veganism? Steer Madness does bring up the reasons behind being vegan, but in a non-confrontational way. It's a bit like watching a TV show about vegan activists going about their lives and doing what they do, and if it says something that speaks to the viewer then they might adapt some of it into their lifestyle, but if not then it's still great entertainment. In what way does this game or your company promote environmental responsibility? In Steer Madness the main mode of transportation is by bicycle, and there is a billboard in the game that reads, "Ride your bike for clean air." In one mission the main character is shocked and appauled when he sees his girlfriend in a car, but when he finds out that she's only borrowing it from a friend and that it's electric then he feels better about it. Veggie Games donates a percentage of its profits to organizations that help protect animals and the environment.

Green crush

Green crush 07/30/2004 08:17 AM
A journey to the basil farms near Genoa, where the legendary Italian sauce pesto reigns supreme.

Spymac goes green!

Spymac goes green! 12/22/2004 01:26 AM
Spymac is excited to announce it has today opened the GreenZones, a new discussion forum centered around GreenZones.org and its efforts to promote green living for the benefit of all life. GreenZones.org founder Christopher Adjani will be participating in the forum today and will be joined at 4 pm (PST) by celebrity Leslie Bega, who is also a GreenZones.org member and a star on HBO’s The Sopranos. We welcome them to the Spymac community and hope you enjoy your discussions with them. The GreenZones is the latest addition to Spymac's Hangouts forums, which consists of the Sanctuary (for religious discussions), the Lounge (for general discussions), the Stadium (for sports) and the Political Corner (for the brave). The Spymac Forums are home to the largest Mac community on the Web and contains upwards of 2.3 million posts.

PC Makers Get Green

PC Makers Get Green 04/21/2004 11:39 AM
Computer manufacturers are stepping up their recycling, under pressure.

It's Easy Being Green

It's Easy Being Green 08/05/2004 05:22 AM
With earth-friendly products and packaging, Aveda is putting the beauty back into the ugly world of cosmetics.

More Green for Monsanto

More Green for Monsanto 06/22/2004 12:08 PM
The full-year earnings may not please everyone, but the company plants roots for long-term success.

Green given deadline for M&S bid

Green given deadline for M&S bid 07/06/2004 03:04 AM
The UK's takeover panel sets a deadline of 6 August for entrepreneur Philip Green to set out a formal bid for the High Street retailer.

Top green car motors into the UK

Top green car motors into the UK 06/19/2004 02:36 AM
The world's best-selling electric car, the Gem by Daimler Chrysler, has made its UK debut.

"green party"

"green party" 06/11/2004 12:52 PM

"The man whose sweat was green "

"The man whose sweat was green " 06/11/2004 03:17 AM

The Green Side

The Green Side 06/05/2004 08:48 AM
dissenting .. a Marine .. postings

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Green iVillage

Green iVillage 07/07/2004 09:28 AM
iVillage grows up but dilutes as a debutante.

M&S tries to forestall Green bid

M&S tries to forestall Green bid 06/03/2004 12:49 AM
M&S wins its injunction bid to block a takeover bid by retail entrepreneur Philip Green - before he even makes his offer.

M&S bid 'ready to go', says Green

M&S bid 'ready to go', says Green 05/28/2004 06:32 AM
Retail tycoon Philip Green's takeover plans for M&S take shape as financing is "virtually in place," he says.

Beyond the Green Zone

Beyond the Green Zone 05/19/2004 12:11 AM
Jeff Jarvis echoes Howard Kurtz's observation that most U.S. reporters in Iraq aren't daring to venture outside the Green Zone. Given the chaos there and the danger of being taken hostage or worse, it's hard to second-guess the decisions these journalists are making. But there's no question we won't get the full picture from Iraq this way.

Jarvis suggests we read Iraqi bloggers (and provides a set of links to them). That's certainly good advice.

But it's also worth pointing out that Salon's coverage from Iraq was not "embedded" during the invasion and is not embedded in the Green Zone today. Our correspondent Philli p Robertson has been courageously, and independently, traveling the country, offering e yewitness accounts from the siege of Najaf and Kufa, escaping a thankfully brief detainment by Moqtada al-Sadr's Al-Mehdi Army, and providing another angle on the Abu Ghraib abuses.

Phillip is a fine writer and a great observer. If you want to read reporting that's not hunkered down behind the barricades, here it is.

HP and Dell going green

HP and Dell going green 07/14/2004 08:18 PM
SiliconValley.com Jul 15 2004 0:35AM GMT

Green Valley

Green Valley 05/11/2004 12:46 AM
Green Valley 1.0 has been released!

DoubleClick In the Green?

DoubleClick In the Green? 07/26/2004 04:02 PM
Plus, waiting for Time Warner, and paycheck peekaboo.

Red Hat Turns Green

Red Hat Turns Green 12/24/2004 12:15 PM
A big increase in profits is overshadowed by poorer-than-expected guidance. So what?

"Green Butter"

"Green Butter" 03/27/2005 04:50 AM

Green with Envy

Green with Envy 03/19/2003 10:26 PM
So, the week begins... This is the week of the play, the next three days we're going to be doing...

Green China?

Green China? 11/19/2003 10:28 PM
Salon Nov 19 2003 9:37PM ET

Green money

Green money 03/26/2005 04:27 PM
Lovely:

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Green Means Go

Green Means Go 11/07/2003 08:48 AM
Andrew Gumbel has an article at The Independent titled, "Infra-red device gives drivers the green light." Basically, he reports on the sale (still legal at the moment) of Mobile Infra-Red Transmitters, little boxes that plug into your car's cigarette lighter, giving you the power to change (certain) red lights to green. Washington Post reported on it last Friday. With more Googling, I found out MIRTs were reported on earlier than Halloween even.

DooDah Goes Green

DooDah Goes Green 12/02/2003 01:44 AM
As regular readers know, we've got a long-standing beef with the peace movement and Green Party types: what's with the...

Little Green Button

Little Green Button 02/05/2005 10:12 PM
So I came home Wednesday with most of my XP MCE parts in hand, eager to start building. In general...

"It's Green Prozac"

"It's Green Prozac" 03/27/2005 04:50 AM

Purple and Green

Purple and Green 03/19/2005 03:24 AM

« Finns enjoying a walk out on the grasshopper-free ice in -20C weather thanks to St. Urho. »

Today is St. Patrick's Day but yesterday, yesterday was St. Urho's Day, both of which are goofy folklore that have metamorphosed into back-to-back drinking holidays. The only Urho people think of in Finland is the former president, Urho Kekkonen, not the guy who apparently drove the grasshoppers out of Finland in mid-winter and saved the grape harvest. I asked a bunch of people about St. Urho and every one said, "Kekkonen?". There's a statue of Urho in Minnesota where the dedication plate reads:

THE LEGEND OF ST. URHO

One of the lesser known, but extraordinary legends of ages past is the legend of St. Urho-Patron Saint of the Finnish vinyard workers.

Before the last glacial period wild grapes grew with abundance in the area now known as Finland. Archeologists have uncovered evidence of this scratched on the thigh bones of the gieant bears that once roamed northern Europe. The wild grapes were threatened by a plague of grasshoppers until St. Urho banished the lot of them with a few selected Finnish words.

In memory of this impressive demonstration of the Finnish language, Finnish people celebrate on March 16, the day before St. Patrick's day. It tends to serve as a reminder that St. Pat's day is just around the corner and is thus celebrated by squares at sunrise on March 16. Finnish women and children dressed in royal purple and nile green gather around the shores of the many lakes in Finland and chant what St. Urho chanted many years ago.

"HEINASIRKKA, HEINASIRKKA, MENETAALTA HIITEEN."
(Translated: "GRASSHOPPER, GRASSHOPPER, GO AWAY!")

Adult male, (people, not grasshoppers) dressed in green costumes gather on the hills overlooking the lakes, listen to the chant and then kicking out like grasshoppers, they slowly disappear to change costumes from green to purple. The celebration ends with singing and dancing polkas and schottisches and drinking grape juice, though these activities may occur in varying sequences. Color for the day is royal purple and nile green.

SULO HAVUMAKI

The only thing that's green and purple around this time of year is the vomit on the sidewalks. Honest. I found a paper online Ethnic Symbols: Their Role in Maintaining and Constructing Finnish American where the Finnish author tries in earnest to figure out what the American Finns are on about but fails.

Lastly, I will point out that the item St. Urho was ranked as the most controversial item on this list. St. Urho is the fictional Saint of the Finnish Americans who supposedly stopped an invasion of grasshoppers. It seems that there is great debate as to whether St. Urho should be considered a true symbol of Finnishness.

Finnishness? The only Urho these people think of is Kekkonen and he has a fountain. Not to mention where are the vinyards in Finland? In March? This has Hallmark Drinking Holiday written all over it. It is Finnish only in the 'hey, it's cold out, let's go drinking' aspect. :)

Another Finn in the US critques the whole St. Urho's thing which is pretty funny. There are also St. Urho's kitsch for those who really embrace the holiday. I nearly wet my pants reading the Ode to St. Urho which sounds more like some Irish brogue gone wrong more than Finnglish...

Ooksi kooksi coolama vee
Santia Urho is ta poy for me!
He sase out ta hoppers as pig as pirds.
Neffer peefor haff I hurd tose words!

He reely tolt tose pugs of kreen
Braffest Finn I effer seen
Some celebrate for St. Pat unt hiss nakes

He kot tall and trong from feelia sour
Unt ate kala moyakka effery hour.
Tat's why tat kuy could sase toes peetles
What krew as thick as chack bine neetles.

So let's give a cheer in hower pest vay
On Sixteenth of March, St. Urho's Tay.

And then, and then, and then...then there is the Urho carol which is tragic at best....

Urho Boy

(To the tune of Jingle Bells)

Dashing ‘cross the yard
With a pitchfork in one hand,
Urho sees his foe
Munching all his land.

Grapes both green and red
Falling from the vine,
Urho has to get those hoppers
Or there will be no wine.

Oh, Urho boy, Urho boy,
The bravest that we’ve seen
Use the sisu that you’ve got
To get those bugs of green.

Hey!

Urho boy, Urho boy,
Our future’s in your hands.
Stop those hoppers in their tracks
And save our mother land!

So, no, St. Urho's isn't Finnish, not in the least, but drinking holidays are always welcome around here so in that respect it might be adopted someday. And, for those Americans with their pictures taken in front of St. Urho's pub, I regret to inform you that it was named for Kekkonen. :)

Happy St. Patrick's Day :)

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