Shop Name Puns in London
June 20, 2007
Nothing to do with the environment or ethical living, just a little bit of amusement (and I do mean a little) for a work day morning. Some funny shop names from London’s Fridaycities.
If you need to buy a refrigerator in Stoke Newington, where would you go? Why, Sellfridges of course.
Are you feeling a bit peckish? How about one of the delights from Jason’s Doner Van?
Get Stuffed - a taxidermist
The Codfather - a chip shop
Wok and Roe - a Chinese
Curl Up and Dye - hairdressers
Jim’ll Mix It - cement mixers
Seymour Clearly - opticians
Grate Expectations - fireplaces
Jack the Stripper - decorators
See more at Fridaycities.
Michael Moore’s SiCKO - The Trailer
June 19, 2007
Love him or hate him, Michael Moore’s new film looks to be very interesting, about the only “developed” nation that doesn’t have a national health care system, the USA.
Forcing People To Recycle - Bin Charges
June 19, 2007
England’s Environment Secretary David Miliband wants to bring in measures that will penalise people who do not recycle and reward those who do according to the BBC.
“Mr Miliband said councils who wanted to introduce variable charges for rubbish would have to provide adequate kerbside recycling facilities. Councils would also not be able to use the charges to raise extra funds, and would have to take into account size of households, whether people had young children or whether they were on council tax benefit.”
Curbs on the use of plastic bags, an increase in recycling facilities, and an increase in composting, are all just part of the strategy. Follow the link to read more key points of the UK government’s waste strategy.
[Via: BBC]
Heroes Episode Guide - Chapter 19: 0.7%
June 18, 2007
I’ve had a break between watching this episode and the previous one so I was really looking forward to it - and it didn’t disappoint. While the fight between Peter and Sylar was shorter than expected - Sylar gaining the upper hand, it lead to some interesting developments. Although Nathan now knows his brother will die in the explosion, his reaction to seeing his brother dead shows how much he actually cares.
Mr Linderman tells us more about him and others. While we’ve other just been introduced to the heroes, there are at least three generations of people with powers. I wonder how Linderman’s healing power has helped he get where he is? And what is Mrs Petrelli’s power and her late husband’s?
There is the unlikely team up of Mr Bennet, Ted and Matt, escaping from Eric Robert’s character and planning to bring down The Company - the fact that Mr Bennet didn’t know Linderman in charge casts doubt on how much he knows.
Niki and DL have little to do this episode, Micah may be the best character of that trio.
And Hiro - again not in it enough, but the ending was great. I really hope this series doesn’t stop!
Eco-Car News
June 18, 2007
Yahoo has launched their Auto Green Center that ranks cars 1 - 100 on various green factors such as pollutants emitted, fuel usage and manufacturing environmental cost. You can also search for cars on the type of fuel they use, such as hybrid electric, ethanol, biodisel or natural gas.
The Zenn Motor company has launched the Zero Emission No Noise car that runs entirely on electricity. For around $12,500 (£6,250) the car will take you 30-40 miles (50-65 km) on one charge that costs about $0.50 (£0.25).
The electric powered Tesla Roadster can reach 130mph but only costs $0.01 per mile (£0.05 per 1.6km) and will take you 250 miles (400km) on one charge.
Ecoigo is an evironmentally friendly car service that use Toyota Prius vehicles and offset the electric usage with Ecotricity. Evo Limo in the US, or Eco Limo in Australia both provide similar services with different forms of energy for their vehicles.
[Via: BBC]
Song Of The Day - Paul Potts
June 16, 2007
Paul who? Potts? Never heard of him. Well you probably will soon if this is anything to go by. I normally don’t like these sorts of shows but people love them and I’ll have to admit, with a story like this I can see why. Thanks to ‘Holiday Joel’ for sending me the link.
Free Environment Book For Children
June 15, 2007
A free childrens book about the environment, called Picture A Greener Future, is available from this site. It is unfortunately only available in the UK and Ireland, but it is free!
[Via MoneySavingExpert]
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