Twitter has finally acknowledged something that I've been complaining about since the early days - constant status updates in response to the "What are you doing?" question are generally boring. In my first mention of Twitter (see "Visions of the Sublime and the Inane," 18 June 2007), I wrote: Twitter defines itself well as "A global community of friends and strangers answering one simple question: 'What are you doing?'" You've heard of solutions looking for a problem? Twitter is thousands of answers looking for a question that no one cares about. I've suggested elsewhere that Twitter's…
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TidBITS: Mac News for the Rest of Us
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Twitter Stops Asking What You're Doing
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New Ebook Explains Syncing and Solves Syncing Problems
20 Nov 2009 | 12:53 pmSyncing data from your Mac to various different devices is easy in theory, but often troublesome in practice, and truly annoying when something goes wrong. Whether you'd like to figure out how to sync contacts to your non-Apple smartphone, get your head around how your Apple TV syncs, help your father sync his Palm after upgrading to Snow Leopard, sync a particular set of podcast episodes to your iPod, or make it so you can update your calendar on any of six devices and have changes reflected on all of them, the $10 "Take Control of Syncing Data in Snow Leopard" has the answers you need. -
Camino 2.0
20 Nov 2009 | 9:06 amThe Camino Project has released a significant update to the Mac-focused, Gecko-based Web browser Camino. The latest version has been upgraded to version 1.9 of Mozilla's Gecko rendering engine, adds Growl support, improves full keyboard access in the browser window, enhances pop-up blocking, and heightens security with increased malware and phishing protection. The update also improves tabbed browsing by enabling users to rearrange tabs and providing a new tab overview feature. (Free, 15.8 MB for English-only or 21.2 MB for multilingual) Read and post comments about this article | Tweet… -
External Link: Adam Discusses iPhone Worm and App Store Missteps on Tech Night Owl
20 Nov 2009 | 7:23 amWhile talking with Tech Night Owl host Gene Steinberg, Adam explained how unlikely it is that most people would be infected by the new iPhone worm and how Apple's App Store approval policies are starting to cause real damage by driving developers away. Read and post comments about this article | Tweet this article Fetch Softworks: Fetch 5.5 has WebView, the easy wayto view files in a browser and copy web addresses from Fetch.Also Quick Look support, droplet shortcuts, and more.Download your free trial version! <http://fetchsoftworks.com/> Copyright © 2009 Adam C. Engst. -
How to Fix Snow Leopard's Finder-Copying Bug
19 Nov 2009 | 8:59 pmIn "A Finder-Copying Bug in Snow Leopard" (10 November 2009), I reported the existence of a bug related to copying files in Snow Leopard, and explained how to see the bug in action. Basically, the bug arises when you attempt to copy a troublesome file from a Snow Leopard machine to another computer via File Sharing. I also provided specific instructions for reproducing the bug using an example "troublesome file" that anyone could download. In the previous article I suggested that perhaps the troublesome file was always an application, but readers have supplied examples of other bundles that…
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Greener Computing
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HP Brings the Cloud to Schools, Thin Clients Everywhere
18 Nov 2009 | 5:13 pmThe company has released new thin client and virtualized desktop software to allow organizations easily expand the number of desktops available to students or employees, while new cloud computing software lets applications and data travel across campus or from school to home. -
E-Waste Pops Back Onto the Nation's Radar
18 Nov 2009 | 3:53 amThe past week has been a busy one for electronic waste and its foes, as legislation to require collection and recycling of old electronics takes a hit, even as international experts see the problem growing exponentially. -
The Top 10 Energy-Saving Tips for a Greener Data Center
17 Nov 2009 | 6:08 pmEven in small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), the power and cooling of data center equipment can easily cost tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Employ these best practices to boost data center energy efficiency and lower costs. -
Put Your Servers In a Bath to Cut Cooling Costs to Almost Nothing
17 Nov 2009 | 3:43 pmAt the Supercomputing 2009 conferencing this week, Iceotope unveiled a new technology to allow servers to be cooled by immersion in water, a new design that the company estimates could cut energy used to cool data centers by as much as 93 percent. -
Green Plug Makes Strides with Tech, Manufacturer Partnerships
17 Nov 2009 | 1:24 pmIn the past week, the company that aims to eliminate mountains of e-waste and bring energy efficient power supplies to gadget-owners around the world has made several big steps forward.
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Tools of Change for Publishing
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Outperforming Books at Getting a Job Done
16 Nov 2009 | 9:21 amClay Christensen talks about how people hire products to do jobs for them, and for a very long time books have been the best performers at doing certain types of jobs. That's changing of course, and the crop of new Augmented Reality applications should be on the radar of many types of publisher, from travel to fiction to repair manuals: In the not-too-distant future, it might be possible to slip on a pair of augmented-reality (AR) goggles instead of fumbling with a manual while trying to repair a car engine. Instructions overlaid on the real world would show how to complete a task by… -
Michael Cairns on segmenting publishing strategy
10 Nov 2009 | 10:03 amNice (longish) piece from Michael Cairns on mapping out strategy, specifically related to servicing authors seeking self-publishing services: Professional either have a track record of selling titles and/or have commercial interests such as a seminar business where the book is a component but not the main source of revenue. In the latter case, the author/publisher maybe less concerned with the commercial success of the title but retain a strong desire to produce a quality published product in the traditional sense. This group is likely to understand the publishing business. Amateurs may have… -
Michael Cairns on segmenting publishing strategy
10 Nov 2009 | 9:58 amNice (longish) piece from Michael Cairns on mapping out strategy, specifically related to servicing authors seeking self-publishing services: Professional either have a track record of selling titles and/or have commercial interests such as a seminar business where the book is a component but not the main source of revenue. In the latter case, the author/publisher maybe less concerned with the commercial success of the title but retain a strong desire to produce a quality published product in the traditional sense. This group is likely to understand the publishing business. Amateurs may have… -
Michael Tamblyn's TOC Frankfurt presentation (actually a dramatic recreation thereof)
7 Nov 2009 | 11:05 amvia blip.tv Shortcovers' Michael Tamblyn was kind enough to record his talk and slides from last month's TOC Frankfurt Conference. I got a lot of great hallway feedback about the session, and you'll see it's for good reason. Michael will also be speaking at TOC New York. Posted via web from TOC Posterous -
Michael Tamblyn's TOC Frankfurt presentation (actually a dramatic recreation thereof)
7 Nov 2009 | 11:00 amvia blip.tv Shortcovers' Michael Tamblyn was kind enough to record his talk and slides from last month's TOC Frankfurt Conference. I got a lot of great hallway feedback about the session, and you'll see it's for good reason. Michael will also be speaking at TOC New York. Posted via web from TOC Posterous
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Innovative News
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Innovative News on Hiatus
3 Nov 2009 | 4:38 pmAfter 18 months and nearly 600 posts we’ve decided to take a break from daily posting on Innovative News. It’s been our pleasure to bring you the latest news about green technology from around the world. We have decided to focus our attention toward other writing projects that we’ve neglected for many months. From time to time we’ll update you with innovations that we find too important to not pass along and we’ll notify our followers on Twitter. Thanks to our loyal readers for your support and comments. -
Green Building Initiative
2 Nov 2009 | 10:10 pmThe Green Building Initiative is a non-profit organization originally conceived to bring green building into the mainstream. Their mission is to accelerate the adoption of building practices resulting in energy-efficient, healthier and environmentally sustainable buildings. The organization has developed the Green Globus system that is an interactive management tool that allows for flexible and affordable approach to environmental design. They’ve also been working with local home builder associations in order to educate and promote green residential building. In order to help… -
Coastal Roots Program in Louisiana
1 Nov 2009 | 10:10 pmThe Coastal Roots Program was started in 2001 as an education outreach project for the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program. In 2006, the program was folded into the LSU Department of Educational Theory, Policy, & Practice and the LSU Center for Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences. Coastal Roots goal is to assist students in developing an attitude of stewardship toward our natural resources and to provide active learning about coastal ecosystems. Students from grades 3-12 in Southern Louisiana are taking part in the project by establishing wetland plant nurseries at their… -
1% for the Planet
31 Oct 2009 | 11:10 pmStarted in 2002 1% for the Planet is a growing global movement of over 1,200 companies that donate a percentage of their sales to a network of more than 1,800 environmental organizations worldwide. Founders Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews realized seven years ago that it was good business to protect the natural resources that kept them in business. They started to encourage more businesses to donate 1% of sales to environmental groups - first calling it Earth Tax and then 1% for the Planet. Chouinard is the founder of outdoor company Patagonia and Mathews is the founder of Blue Ribbon… -
Green alternatives to marble or granite countertops
30 Oct 2009 | 11:10 pmThe advantages of marble or granite countertops entice many of us to spend extra money in the kitchen. They have superior strength, durability and aesthetic beauty. If you’re looking for green countertop materials you probably won’t choose marble or granite. Their production and transportation make for a large carbon footprint as well as environmental destruction. But there are green alternatives to granite and marble countertops. If you’re looking for durable, concrete countertops are one way to go. They’re most often made by a local fabricator. You…
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CHOW: CHOW Pick
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New Finds: Hotlips Fruit Sodas
18 Nov 2009 | 2:01 pmWe’ve blogged in the past about the delicious blackberry soda from Hotlips Pizza in Portland, Oregon. It’s got real pulp in it, and you feel like you’re actually drinking something made from fruit, not chemicals. Now, that drink and a bevvy of other Hotlips flavors, including apple, pear, raspberry, and boysenberry, are spreading into more locations. Besides Oregon, you can now buy the sodas online for the first time, including in a mixed variety pack. We’re hoping this is a sign that Hotlips will go nationwide soon, so we can pick it up at gas stations and janky… -
New Finds: Wisconsin Cheese Guide
17 Nov 2009 | 9:40 amYes, cheese from Wisconsin really is that good. So I was excited to read the new book The Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin by CHOW.com’s own Supertaster columnist, Jim Norton, and his wife, photographer Becca Dilley. The layout is really fun if you have an interest in the personalities behind the products: Each gorgeous picture of a particular cheese, like, say, the Cinnamon-rubbed butter jack from Bass Lake Cheese Factor, is paired with a mini-profile of the cheesemaker. In the case of the butter Jack, for instance, we learn that Bass Lake’s Scott Erickson looks really artsy, and… -
New Finds: Pomegranate Tootsie Pops
17 Nov 2009 | 8:45 amThe ultimate sign that pomegranate has reached critical mass: There is now a pomegranate Tootsie Pop. Introduced in 2008, pomegranate is one of a bunch of new flavors launched in recent years: watermelon, blue raspberry (yuck), and banana (double yuck). But the pomegranate flavor is wonderful, reminiscent of classic cherry but more fruity and puckery. It actually tastes like pomegranate, which is more than I can say for the center, which tastes less like chocolate than choco-scented crayon. Tootsie would love for consumers to weigh in on the new flavors and suggest others. Peppermint, maybe? -
New Finds: Maple Bitters from Vermont
2 Nov 2009 | 7:55 amVermont-based Urban Moonshine makes maple bitters using organic botanicals. Imbibe has a nice cocktail idea on its blog for using them, courtesy of John Gertsen of Drink in Boston. We think they’d be a delicious addition to our Log Cabin cocktail recipe: apple brandy, maple liqueur, sparkling apple cider, and lemon juice. If you want to try your hand at making your own bitters, we also have easy recipes for grapefruit, saffron-cardamom, and cherry-vanilla, among others. Urban Moonshine Maple Bitters, $10.99 -
New Finds: The Grand Central Baking Book
29 Oct 2009 | 10:58 amThe new cookbook from the minichain of Grand Central bakeries scattered throughout Portland and Seattle is full of simple, classic recipes: clafouti; rustic fruit tarts organized by season; “hand pies” filled with spicy potatoes or steak and onion; homemade graham cracker sandwich cookies filled with vanilla cream … the list goes on. It’s not a book of fancy trendy things, just stuff that is timelessly appealing, presented in a way that feels accessible and nonintimidating. It would be a nice gift for someone just getting interested in baking. The Grand Central Baking…
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Ars Technica - Infinite Loop
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Week in Apple: Developers leaving iPhone, Psystar screwed
21 Nov 2009 | 9:00 amWhat would a week in Apple be if it didn't involve some developer drama, Google, and Psystar? That's all included in this week's top Apple news, as well as a few major software tidbits and rumors about Apple building more first-party iPhone games. Read on: Respected developers begin fleeing from App Store platform: Continued issues with the App Store approval process are prompting developers to shun the platform entirely. Though there are tens of thousands of other developers pumping out over 100,000 iPhone apps, will migration away from iPhone development result in less quality software for… -
Hacked Darwin kernel available for 10.6.2 on Atom netbooks
21 Nov 2009 | 7:11 amFirst the 10.6.2 update to Snow Leopard wasn't compatible with Intel Atom processors. Then it was. Then it wasn't again when it was finally released to the masses. Fortunately for the netbook-loving Mac OS X fans out there, the OSx86 scene is only too happy to offer a patched version of mach_kernel to enable booting 10.6.2 on netbooks once more. The kernel is the deep-down part of Mac OS X that generally handles direct communication between the OS and hardware. Speculation swirled that Apple was actively trying to keep Mac OS X from being installed on inexpensive Atom-based netbooks. However,… -
Students get discounts on Exchange-compatible Office for Mac
20 Nov 2009 | 9:51 amCollege isn't cheap these days, even if you're attending public university. In that case, pretty much any discount offered to students is welcome. Microsoft's Mac Business Unit has just announced that it's offering a special discount on the full Office 2008 Business Edition for US college students, offering them a 70 percent discount off the usual retail price. Even if you're not a college student, though, the Mac BU is offering a range of "holiday" discounts on Office as well. Office 2008 for Mac comes in two different editions. The Home & Student Edition includes Word, Excel,… -
After long wait, Camino 2.0 finally hits the streets
19 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pmCamino—the Gecko-based browser with native Cocoa interface and more seamless Mac OS X integration—has finally landed an official 2.0 release. The browser uses a much newer version of Mozilla's Gecko rendering engine (the same one used in Firefox) along with updated tabs and improved security features. However, Camino still lags Firefox in support for Web fonts and advanced HTML5 features like <video> and offline storage. Camino 2.0 has a number of new features over the 1.x series, which has been mostly in maintenance mode for the last couple of years. Tabbed browsing has… -
1Password 3.0 now shipping, comes with cross platform tool
19 Nov 2009 | 9:58 amAfter less than a month of public beta testing, Agile Web Solutions has announced that 1Password 3.0 is now final and available for purchase. Not only is the Snow Leopard-ified version of the software rife with all the same new features we discussed in October, it also comes with a new tool called 1PasswordAnywhere that allows you to access your encrypted keychain on any operating system. As we mentioned in our writeup of the public beta, the new version of the password and personal info manager brings much more than just Snow Leopard compatibility (technically, 1Password 2 works under Snow…
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Runner's World Footloose Blog by Amby Burfoot
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Nov. 5: Meb Keflezighi Wins the NYC Marathon in 2:06, Sorta
5 Nov 2009 | 2:06 pmNow that we've had a few days to reflect on Meb Keflezighi's wonderful victory in New York, it's time to play the "time game": How fast would he have run on a less difficult course than New York? Meb... Amby shares with us his passion for running and his reflections on the running community -
Oct. 24: Let Us Now Praise Brian Sell
24 Oct 2009 | 12:05 pmI hope runners and running fans across the country will join me this week in a long, loud salute to Brian Sell. Few American distance stars deserve it more. Ritz and Teg and Meb and Abdi and Alan and... Amby shares with us his passion for running and his reflections on the running community -
Oct. 21: Help, I've Got a Race This Weekend, but My Wife Is Trying to Kill Me
21 Oct 2009 | 6:41 amMy wife is killing me, and I'm in a panic. Okay, she hasn't actually committed any violent acts yet. She hasn't even laid a hand on me, or me on her, which is unusual, but perhaps I shouldn't go... Amby shares with us his passion for running and his reflections on the running community
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Jeff Galloway's Blog
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How should I choose a marathon if I want to run a fast time?
18 Nov 2009 | 10:06 amAvoid crowded races. Most runners in the large population events run more than three-quarters of a mile farther than marathon distance. Since you don't get credit for the extra distance, it is harder to run goal pace in these venues. Look for smaller marathons that have a good record for producing fast times. Visit www.MarathonGuide.com and www.RunnersWorld.com for a lot of information with runner reviews, which are usually quite revealing. Courses that have slight upgrades of short duration allow for a varied use of muscle groups, which often helps in reducing muscle fatigue. There are many… -
Breaking up your daily mileage into 2 or 3 sessions
18 Nov 2009 | 9:37 amA runner recently told me that his running really took off when he retired. He was running more miles per day, without injury, by running 2 or 3 shorter runs. These were strategically placed throughout the day so that they energized him for at least an hour afterward, and reminded him of "recess breaks" during elementary school. -
Cross training for fat burning
2 Nov 2009 | 8:38 amTo maintain a regular dose of set-point lowering stress, while minimizing orthopedic stress, cross training can help. The best activities are those that raise core body temperature, use a lot of muscle cells and can be continued comfortably for more than 45 minutes. Cross training is done on days when you don’t run. Swimming is not a good fat-burning exercise. The water absorbs temperature buildup, and therefore core body temperature doesn’t rise significantly. Good fat burning exercises- Nordic track- Walking- Rowing- Exercise cycle
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Macworld
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Why go Pro when iMac goes faster?
21 Nov 2009 | 9:07 amThe new Core i7 iMac is a potent machine -- so potent, in fact, that it outpaces a couple of Mac Pro models in benchmarks. It's also an incredible bargain, offering tremendous power given its price. -
The Macalope Weekly: Stupidium is an infinite resource
21 Nov 2009 | 7:00 amThe Macalope does a do-see-do with his opposite number, sets fire to a a Droid strawman, and issues a quarantine for those afflicted by the ever dangerous tablet fever. -
Review: The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4
21 Nov 2009 | 6:30 amOnce you set it up, The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4 will do the job for syncing a variety of types of data from a Windows Mobile 4 smartphone with your Mac. -
Review: Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW LCD
21 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amThis reasonably priced LCD makes up for its no-frills feature set with solid image quality. -
Gameloft to cut back on Android development
20 Nov 2009 | 1:21 pmMobile games developer Gameloft has announced it's cutting back on development for the Android, citing a lack of revenue.
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metaefficient
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Best Backyard Compost Tumblers
18 Nov 2009 | 2:10 pmBest Compost Tumblers Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of waste your household generates, plus there’s the added benefit of free fertilizer for your yard or garden. There are some nifty options for indoor composting on the market, but to do it on a larger scale you need to move outdoors. Here are four of the best compost tumblers available, each of which will help keep your backyard composting as easy and tidy as possible. (more…) Related posts:Naturemill Pro Promises Easy & Efficient Indoor CompostingSun-Mar ToiletsA Clever Rainwater Diverter © Justin Thomas for… -
REI’s LEED Certified Stores
11 Nov 2009 | 11:15 amLEED Gold REI Store In Round Rock, TX (image: REI) REI’s newest LEED certified retail stores are evidence that smart business and environmental responsibility sometimes lead down the same path. These new stores enjoy lower operating costs, and customers appreciate the company’s dedication to sustainable building. (more…) Related posts:The First LEED Platinum Data CenterAn Energy Producing Home In DisguiseVancouver: All New Developments Must Be Green © Justin Thomas for MetaEfficient Reviews, 2009. | Permalink | 2 comments -
Toshiba Dynario Fuel Cell Device Charger
10 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pmToshiba Dynario Fuel Cell Device Charger (photo: Toshiba) The first commercially available fuel cell device charger is here! (Well, technically it’s only “here” if you’re reading this in Japan, but that should soon change). Toshiba’s Dynario charger packs fuel cell technology into a portable package that can provide instant power to a dead mobile phone or other gadget, completely off the grid. (more…) Related posts:Fuel Cells Being Used To Power Japanese HomesAn Energy Producing Home In DisguiseThe PowerGorilla: Flexible Portable Power © Justin Thomas for MetaEfficient… -
An Energy Producing Home In Disguise
5 Nov 2009 | 3:24 pmThe Energy Producing Home (image: Neumann Developments) Who says that a home with cutting-edge energy efficiency has to look like an ultra-modern pod? This recently completed Wisconsin home packs so much energy tech that it makes money by selling electricity back to the grid, and it still keeps a low neighborhood profile. (more…) Related posts:“Low-E” Windows Maximize Buildings’ Energy EfficiencyREI’s LEED Certified StoresNew World Record Set For Solar Efficiency: 31.25% © Justin Thomas for MetaEfficient Reviews, 2009. | Permalink | 8 comments -
The Best Shower Filters Of 2009
26 Oct 2009 | 3:04 pmI just replaced my shower filters, so I thought I’d update my best shower filter review from earlier this year. Each update to the review generates a lot of useful comments. So I’m incorporating what I’ve learned from those comments into this latest review. (more…) Related posts:How To Filter Your Shower Water Very EfficientlyThe Best Shower FilterRemove Chlorine From Your Bath Efficiently © Justin Thomas for MetaEfficient Reviews, 2009. | Permalink | 2 comments
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Runner's World Magazine Daily Stories
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Winter Shoe Guide
19 Nov 2009 | 2:06 pmWe review 15 new running shoes. (With video!) -
Free Rave Run Wallpaper
19 Nov 2009 | 2:06 pmWe've added five new Rave Run photos to our collection of desktop wallpaper images. Download one today—it's easy, and free. -
Challenger of the Week
19 Nov 2009 | 2:06 pmFrank Muller's short-term goal: Run four marathons in five weeks, including this weekend's Richmond Marathon. Long term? To run a marathon in all 50 states before be turns 50. -
Find a Race This Weekend
19 Nov 2009 | 2:06 pmFor many of us, Labor Day means a three-day weekend. Sounds like the perfect time for a race! Use our RaceFinder tool to locate an event, of any distance, near you. -
Meet Frank
19 Nov 2009 | 2:06 pmLearn about our newest Challenger of the Week.
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shesimmers
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Stove-Top Roasted Pearl Onions and Brussels Sprouts and a Tip on How to Keep Cooked Brussels Sprouts Green
19 Nov 2009 | 5:02 pmHere it is, ladies and gentlemen, one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes -- right up there with sweet potato soufflé and baked corn custard.Blanch one pound of pearl onions in gently-boiling water for one minute; drain off the water and add cold water to the pot to cover the blanched onions. With a paring knife, remove the onion peels. When blanched, pearl onions are easy to peel. Sometimes, -
Grilled Chicken with Beet-Vodka Sauce and a Touch of Sriracha
17 Nov 2009 | 8:30 pmWhen Mel of Bouchon for Two and I hosted Battle BEETS, our first monthly food fight, Beet n Squash YOU! last month, we had so many fabulous beet recipes sent to us by both our fellow bloggers and our readers. I can't wait to see what fennel dishes you all will create for our Battle FENNEL the deadline of which is fast approaching.When we announced the winners of Battle BEETS, I mentioned that, -
The Best Sweet Potato Pie by Leah Chase of Dooky Chase Restaurant, New Orleans
15 Nov 2009 | 8:01 pmYou know one of those hardcore Jewish delis where they sell knishes, chopped liver, tzimmes with flanken, and gefilte fish or a down home soul food cafeteria where they pile smothered pork chops or ham hocks on your plate along with mountains of tender collard greens, candied yams, and macaroni and cheese, then charge you for the amount of money that would barely get you a small smoothie at Jamba -
Satay-Style Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Mom's Thai Peanut Sauce and Cucumber-Onion-Pepper Relish
13 Nov 2009 | 2:21 pmIt's hard for me to believe that it has only been a year since I started this blog as a tribute to my mother. While it seems to me as if Mom's passing (only one month before the birth of this blog) happened just a few weeks ago, strangely I feel like I've been blogging for years. It really feels that long to me. In fact, somebody asked me the other day how I came up with the name of the blog, and -
Quick and Easy Thai Dry Curry Stir-Fry over Rice
13 Nov 2009 | 8:53 amDon't you just love it when the odds and ends in your refrigerator lend themselves to a simple, quick, satisfying, lean, and delicious dish that looks like it's complicated to make, but you know it's not? (<--That's one long sentence.) This quick stir-fry is another way to use Thai red or green curry paste. This is a "dry" stir-fry as opposed to the more familiar saucy curry. Weight-watchers take
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WorldChanging
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Oceans’ Ability To Absorb CO2 May Be Diminishing, New Study Says
20 Nov 2009 | 12:02 pmYale Environment 360: A study of the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the world’s oceans from 1765 to the present shows that as humanity pumps more CO2 into... -
Seattle as North America's First Carbon-Neutral City
20 Nov 2009 | 11:01 amAlex Steffen: Last week, I stood on the stage at Seattle's Town Hall and called on Seattle to become North America's first carbon-neutral city, dropping its per... -
Companies Increase Commitment To Tackling Climate Issues, Report Says
20 Nov 2009 | 10:58 amYale Environment 360: Major corporations in the U.S. have shown an increased willingness to voluntarily reduce their impact on climate change despite a sluggish economy, according to... -
A Womb of One's Own
20 Nov 2009 | 10:31 amWorldChanging Team: by Anna Fahey The womb is not free of toxic pollution. This week, the Washington Toxics Coalition released a study that should raise the ire... -
How Carbon Markets Work in Europe
20 Nov 2009 | 10:28 amWorldChanging Team: by Eric de Place In spite of what you may have heard, Europe's carbon market is working beautifully. The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)...
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the daily green
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Today's Arctic Circle Comic Strip
21 Nov 2009 | 9:01 amSee comics from the last 30 days! -
Incubator for Social Entrepreneurs and Green Businesses Opens in NYC
20 Nov 2009 | 9:53 amChecking out Green Spaces NY in Tribeca. -
How to Regift (and Get Away With It)
20 Nov 2009 | 8:47 am8 last-minute gifts you can find around the house. See more green gifts. -
The State of Wildlife in the Midst of a Mass Extinction (Now)
20 Nov 2009 | 12:41 amSunday, Jeff Corwin's latest documentary, 100 Heartbeats, travels to 4 continents to illustrate the plight of species. -
8 Ways We Should Clean Up Our Food Supply
20 Nov 2009 | 12:27 amWhat we need to do to protect children's health and the environment, as well as our own well being.
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Solar Feeds - All Solar News 24/7
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Solar Stickers for Rechargeable Batteries
21 Nov 2009 | 12:28 pmDisposable batteries did transform technology and let to the advent of a range of portable electronic devices that were powered by them. However, since most of these batteries end up in the landfill after they’re discharged, rechargeables are considered a better option for the environment. Industrial designer Jon West of Indakind Designs is making sure that rechargeable batteries have an even smaller carbon footprint, with a solar sticker... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>> -
Owens Corning and SunEdison Activate 440 Kilowatt PV Solar System in New Jersey
20 Nov 2009 | 9:09 pmOwens Corning (NYSE:OC) and SunEdison announced the activation of a 440 kilowatt (kW) roof-mount photovoltaic (PV) solar system at Owens Corning’s Kearny, New Jersey facility. SunEdison was awarded the first energy stimulus grant in the solar industry, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Toledo, Ohio-based Owens Corning is a global producer of residential and commercial building materials, glass-fiber reinforcements,... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>> -
Mobile Solar Power Systems are Editor’s Product Pick in GreenSource
20 Nov 2009 | 9:06 pmMore than 27,000 green building professionals traveled to Phoenix, Arizona last week for the annual Greenbuild Conference sponsored by the US Green Building Council. They were the first to see the current issue of Greensource Magazine, in which Mobile Solar Power System™ were featured as “Editor’s Product Picks.” Greensource featured our Hybrid S10 model, known for being an uninterruptible power source that can be used for long hours on... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>> -
Breaking : Government Ruling a “Major Victory” for Solar
20 Nov 2009 | 7:01 pmSolar-proponents today hailed as a “major victory” a decision by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that on-site solar generating projects (rooftop panels for example) owned by a third party are not subject to regulatory oversight by FERC. Rhone Resch, CEO of the industry trade group, Solar Energy Industries Association, said that: “Recognizing that FERC does not have jurisdiction over on-site solar generating projects removes a great... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>> -
U.S.- China Cooperation Create Path to Copenhagen Success
20 Nov 2009 | 8:36 amThe United States and China announced on Tuesday a package of cooperative agreements on clean energy and climate change that are remarkable in both breadth and ambition. The cluster of seven initiatives, partnerships, action plans, and research centers covers a range of low-carbon energy strategies from electric cars to energy efficiency technologies. These agreements follow on the heels of last Sunday’s announcement at the Asia-Pacific... go to solarfeeds for the rest of this story>>>>>
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TeleRead: Bring the E-Books Home
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Why Gary Price bought ‘The Case for Books’ in E
21 Nov 2009 | 11:18 amAh, the suspense. Would Gary Price—the founding info-maven of ResourceShelf—buy The Case for Books in an electronic or paper edition? TeleRead promised an answer, and directly from Gary himself, here it is. – D.R. The winner? The e-book version, which I’ve been reading on Kindle for iPhone. A few of the reasons why: In all of the last-minute stuff I needed to do before a trip, I didn’t have time to go to the bookstore. I purchased the book the night before my trip. I could have even bought the book in the taxi on the way to the airport or while I waited to board at… -
Easy Kindle book downloads without a computer: The grubby details for public domain fans
21 Nov 2009 | 7:22 amHow to download free books directly via your Kindle’s built-in Web browser? Alas, Project Gutenberg and most other public domain sites aren’t optimized right now for devices with small screens and slow browsers. And free Kindle download guides—with links to public domain books—are not as easy and convenient to use as they could be in my opinion (TeleRead Co-Editor Paul Biba offers his thoughts later in this post). What’s more, free editions of more than a few public domain books are AWOL in the Kindle’s bookstore. To my surprise, I couldn’t dig up one for A Journey to… -
Computerworld writer: ‘Eight reasons why e-readers could fail’
21 Nov 2009 | 7:20 amMatt Hamblin in Computerworld offers eight reasons why dedicated e-readers like the Kindle and Sony Reader could fail. Check out his piece for the full story. The reasons: (1) “Price of devices,” (2) “price of e-books,” (3) “Smartphones,” (4) “Apple’s rumored tablet computer,” (5) popular authors’ ambiguity over e-books, (6) digital rights complexities, (7) standards issues and (8) librarians’ fears about their jobs. So, gang, what’s your take? I myself don’t think in terms of either one kind of e-gizmo or another—or even P vs. E. For a long time, there’ll be… -
Want a non-stop stream of recently digitized ebooks to choose from? Check this out
20 Nov 2009 | 3:19 pmI reprint this in full from Resource Shelf. What a great (can I say it?) resource! A Never Ending “Virtual Stream” of Digitized Text by Gary Price, Senior Editior When Chris Sherman and I were writing and then giving book talks and presentations about The Invisible Web, we said John Mark Ockerbloom’s Online Books Page was an essential resource for anyone interested in digitized, full text books. Now referred by most as eBooks. More than eight years later I feel the same way about this awesome and well organized collection. Where do you begin with a site so full of content? For me,… -
Quick Note: Nook sold out for the holidays
20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pmAccording to Engadget, via the NY Times, the Nook is sold out and the next round of readers will ship out around January 4. If memory serves, didn’t exactly the same thing happen to the Kindle 1? Digg us. Slashdot us. Facebook us. Twitter us. Share the news.
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How to ward off allergies during the holiday season
21 Nov 2009 | 2:25 pmWe’re entering the holiday season, and you know what that means - visiting friends and family. Yes, it’s a wonderful time of year. But from Aunt Edna and her long-haired cat, to sleeping on Grandmas’s dusty spare bed, to the hidden food allergens in mom’s famous stuffing - the holidays wreak havoc on your allergies. To ensure you’re prepared to prevent and treat all of the above (and more), read this great About.com article on dealing with “seasonal” allergies. Don’t let allergies get you down. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
How to impress women: Get the Kirtsy book
21 Nov 2009 | 1:50 pmCheck out this trailer for the Kirtsy book. I may be the only man in the video—albeit with a pimp hat and feather boa! Do yourself a favor and buy the Kirtsy book: The women’s blogging revolution has taken hold, and this inspirational and practical guide is a celebration of one of the leading women’s social networking sites on the web. The idea for Kirtsy.com was born during the 2007 Super Bowl, when the self-described “Kirtsy chicks” tuned out the game and tuned into their collective desire to aggregate cool, relevant, interesting, and practical content provided… -
How to save time
21 Nov 2009 | 9:25 amHere’s a great tool: Sue Shellenbarger, over at the Wall Street Journal, has test drove three time management tools for us, so we don’t have to try them ourselves. Talk about time saving. The three tested methods are: Getting things done. The Pomodoro Technique. Franklin Convey’s Focus. Read the article to see what she found. We’ve got lots more ways to get things done and hack your life, too. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
How to re-imagine the color of your room with no paint
21 Nov 2009 | 9:14 amWant to see what your room would look like with different paint? Check out colorjive.com, a really cool site that takes your pictures and changes the colors of the walls in just a few easy steps. It's fun! And it could save a lot of fails. More cool design sites. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Common mistakes in social media and other insights on impact
21 Nov 2009 | 9:03 amOver on SmartBlog, Mary Ellen Slayter interviews Olivier Blanchard (above), a seasoned brand strategist at BrandBuilder Marketing. Blanchard delves into his perspective on how businesses can maximize their return on social media. He shares, for instance, three common mistakes companies make when trying to measure the value of social media: Focusing too much on digital measurement. Not understanding the difference between nonfinancial impact and financial impact. Not establishing clear goals and objectives when launching a social media program. How can you avoid this fate, and what other…
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Holiday Recipes Roundup: Thanksgiving
17 Nov 2009 | 9:27 pmUmami Girl presents her favorite Thanksgiving recipes from the internet. Then she feels the strong urge to take a long winter's nap. -
The Crisper Whisperer on Serious Eats: Sweet Potato Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing
17 Nov 2009 | 10:20 amNow that Sweet Potato is a sophomore in college, she's not all marshmallows and syrup anymore. Easy recipe here. -
Salt and Vinegar Broiled Fingerling Potatoes
10 Nov 2009 | 2:49 pmFast, easy and highly addictive recipe for broiled fingerling potatoes with salt and vinegar adapted from Martha Stewart Living. -
The Crisper Whisperer on Serious Eats: Quick-Poached Asian Pears
10 Nov 2009 | 9:41 amThis easy, elegant and reasonably healthful dessert of quick-poached Asian pears with whipped cream highlights one of the season's loveliest fruits. Plus, it practically cooks itself while you eat dinner. -
My perfect oatmeal
3 Nov 2009 | 6:41 pmA quick, easy recipe for my perfect bowl of oatmeal.
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NYT: Dining & Wine
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The Minimalist: The Turkey That Went to India
20 Nov 2009 | 2:32 pmLeftover Thanksgiving turkey finds a spicier home in curry. -
Liberty, Equality, Gastronomy: Paris via a 19th-Century Guide
20 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pmA food-obsessed traveler uses the Zagat guide of the Napoleonic era to explore the culinary wonders of this city in the 21st century. -
A Good Appetite: Feeding a Runner With Miles to Burn
20 Nov 2009 | 1:42 pmPasta with pungent kale pesto and butternut squash packs a carbohydrate wallop. -
Bites: Restaurant Review: Estado Puro in Madrid
20 Nov 2009 | 1:08 pmThis hotel tapas bar offers an innovative spin on classics like patatas bravas and chorizo. -
Journeys: In Marfa, Texas, Minimalist Art and Maximum Flavor
20 Nov 2009 | 8:58 amRecently, this remote town has begun to develop a reputation for food that, while not eclipsing its artistic one, might at least be said to complement it.
