It was another hard decision, but we decided to go with: “Nautica? C’mon, I specifically asked for North Face!” – by BYoung
Runner up is: “This jacket with my color fur? What a fashion faux paw!” – by keithjoforever.
Every Friday we’ll announce the next weeks “Name this Picture”! We have already picked it out and can’t wait to throw it up on the blog to see what you all come up with! And remember, if you see a photo you’d like to see in this contest, send us a link in the comments section and you just might see it on our blog in the coming weeks.
This week’s photo was sent to us by Ted Rheingold, founder of Dogster. We can’t stop laughing about this one:
You know the drill, think of a creative, fun and hilarious caption to accompany this dog in a coat, and we will pick the one we like the most on Friday.
So, leave your ideas in the comments sections and we will choose a winner by the end of the week! Have fun!
(and of course…submit a photo for next week). The prize? No prize! Just the thrill of the game (oh, and you know we’ll feature the caption we fall in love with on the Green Page)
A few reflections after a busy day on the Big Island. I went out on the boat with Captain Nancy of Dolphin Journeys with high hopes to swim with a dolphin but came back with reflections on relationships:
This footage is not from Dolphin Journeys, but it is of dolphins swimming in Hawaii, so enjoy!
Video footage of dolphins swimming with the boat:
A brief intro to sustainability efforts on the Big Island at the Hawaii Gateway Energy Center:
Earlier this week we posted our first ever segment of Green Captions.
We got such a huge response! Thank you, all of you, for submitting such great captions! It was very hard to narrow it down, but we came to a consensus the one we liked the best.
And the winner is: “Don’t look to your left, but I think we might be standing in a field of beehives.” - by John Lesier
The Runner-up: “My god, bee sweaters? That’s sooooo 2008.” - by Mud Baron
Every friday we’ll announce the next weeks “Name this Picture”! We have already picked it out and can’t wait to throw it up on the blog to see what you all come up with! And remember, if you see a photo you’d like to see in this contest, send us a link in the comments section and you just might see it on our blog in the coming weeks.
Yesterday was sustainability day at the [re]think hawaii conference. While the majority of the conference is tech focused, it was interesting to bring in local people working on sustainability issues to explore and discuss the issues they are addressing. I’m going to introduce you to one of the panelists, Ramsay Taum, who spoke on the panel.
One of the things I am learning to love about the culture of Hawaii is that people answer questions through stories. Ramsay speaks about sustainability and tourism by talking about the tradition of giving and receiving when visiting, and the difference between being a guest and tourist.
Today we are starting a new segment: Green Captions! Here’s how it works: every week we will throw up a weird, random, crazy, and/or interesting photo that has appeared on Current Green and it is YOUR job to think of a creative, fun and hilarious caption. This week’s photo is brought to us by abhishek25:
Leave your ideas in the comments sections and we will choose a winner by the end of the week! Have fun!
(and of course…submit a photo for next week). The prize? No prize! Just the thrill of the game (oh, and you know we’ll feature the caption we fall in love with on the Green Page)
Guess what I found on my way to the conference this morning?
COCONUT BASKETS!! So cool. I chatted with Ronnie as he wove baskets from coconut trees on the side of the street. He was kind enough to chat about coconut trees, his wild and unusual life, and of course…sustainability. Ronnie explained that coconut palms have incredibly strong fibers and that these baskets last for years. (He also told me he was able to build a house from coconut. If I disappear, you have 1 hint about where to find me.)
Ronnie went to explain the many uses of coconut trees:
When we started to talk about why I was here, (to explore sustainability issues in Hawaii), Ronnie explained the hot topic on everyone’s minds~ that Hawaii only has 3-5 days worth of food at any given time on the island. But then he went on to explain that there are plenty of ways to think about sustainability and living off the land, and that he is able to harvest plenty of fruit and food off of the trees just out of town.
Not a bad way to start the morning (and don’t let the cat out of the bag about what I’m giving my family for Christmas this year
What’s green and blue and twittered all over? This week: Hawaii. Why? because Christine Lu is at it again~ and has organized an international group of innovators (she fondly refers to them as geeks on a plane) from around the world to come together and [re]think Hawaii.
We’re creating an intersection – bringing an international group of people together who might otherwise never cross-paths – in the certainty that they’ll connect, share and learn from each other who have shared interests in solving problems and rethinking tech, business and sustainability.
I am honored to be apart of the gathering and will be following the sustainability track, speaking on a panel, and exploring the various challenges and solutions Hawaii faces with political leaders and sustainability experts. Why is Hawaii worth looking at? It is a fascinating microcosm to study and learn from given that as an island culture, they are aware of their dependency on fuel and other cultures and the potential affects of the energy crisis unlike other geographic locations. That may sound like jargon in the moment, but stay tuned for more details….
For now I leave you with a short video clip of Stella Burgess, the director of Hawaiian culture and community relations. Stella discusses the meaning of the Hawaiian motto and how it’s meaning is integrated as a way of life in Hawaii:
I’ll be chattering about all things sustainability on Twitter, but there are plenty of other people who are focused on tech and buisness so if you want to follow along on twitter check out the hashtags #rethink and #goap.
Vanguard correspondent Christof Putzel got front row seats on Top Chef a few nights ago and blogged about his experience of tasting sustainable seafood on the Vanguard blog:
At the grocery store, I look for phrases like “line-caught” and “free range.” But like many eco-conscious consumers, the same rules often don’t apply when it comes to dining out for one of our favorite cuisines: sushi. To many of us, those tiny glistening jewel-colored rectangles just don’t look like fish. Even when we do acknowledge what we’re eating, it still feels like nothing could be more “organic” than eating a perfectly prepared piece of fresh fish in its most raw and natural state. But it’s that type of thinking that’s contributing to an environmental disaster. The three most popular items on the sushi menu, Tuna, Yellowtail, and Eel, are on the verge of disappearing. In fact, the rising global demand for sushi is causing the planet to fish out its seas completely, with some researchers estimating that all commercial fisheries will collapse within the next 40 years. More urgently, the World Wildlife Fund warns that if fishing practices don’t change, the Atlantic blue fin tuna faces extinction within the next TWO YEARS. Yet, it is still very difficult for many of us to give up our Toro. So… earlier this month I began my quest to learn how to make my own sustainable sushi.
JanforGore is making the most of her groups on Current and doing some unique and unexpected call outs!
For the entire month of October, the Water Is Life Group will be showcasing organizations that bring life, hope, and clean water to those in need. And the Sustainable Agriculture Group will post various videos, articles, history, and stories surrounding harvest times throughout civilization and their spiritual meanings.
Can’t wait to seeing a round up all of the suggestions!
Guess what I found on my way to the 
