In tough times people begin to open their creative minds and look for odd ways to make a little extra cash. People have jumped onto the green revolution bandwagon and started selling their garden vegetables to local businesses to get buy.
A whole different world: Greenland prison June 8, 2010
Prison Life In Greenland
WSJ: Doing Hard Time In Greenland Isn’t Really That Hard
In the midst of a howling Arctic storm last month, Merak Jakob Lindenhann lumbered into a store and bought a DVD called “Go Home” by the band U2. Then the 51-year-old Inuit walked back to his home — the local prison.
Mr. Lindenhann is serving a life sentence for three rapes. But like other hard-core inmates at the only jail in this island’s tiny capital, he enjoys some extraordinary privileges, including unaccompanied shopping trips. Though some residents know of his crimes, they look the other way. “He’s sweet,” said the store owner, as she waved goodbye to him.
The jail has no fences and no bars, but plenty of television sets, DVD players and computers. Inmates hold regular jobs around town, earning about $2,800 a month, a living wage in this country of 53,000 people. In the summer they’re given shotguns and allowed to hunt reindeer and seals. The only requirement for such hunting trips: They must be accompanied by armed guards, says Soeren Soedergaard Hansen, chief judge of Greenland. “And they cannot be drunk.”
June 8, 2010
With large cities looking for ways to sustain themselves from importing from distant farms, vertical farms have become a new trend in green design. For now it remains an idea, but it could be engineered soon.
“Growing crops in city skyscrapers would use less water and fossil fuel than outdoor farming, eliminate agricultural runoff and provide fresh food”
Vermont Farm Takes On Border Fight With U.S. May 30, 2010
May 30, 2010
In Vermont, the federal government plans to seize a farmer’s land to build a $5 million border post on a quiet country road. The community is fiercely opposed, and the Department of Homeland Security is under fire for planning expensive projects that some say isn’t needed.
The hamlet of Morses Line is just a dot on the Canadian border in the small northern Vermont town of Franklin. A quiet country road leads to the existing brick border station at the edge of a hayfield.
Sprouting Cigs May 27, 2010
What a great idea. Instead of the ground covered in butts, maybe the ground will be covered in a beautiful mixture of flowers!
He tried but failed. May 27, 2010
The duct tape is key here. Obama is just sticking his chewed gum in the crack in a dam. Eventually, the gum will fall out, and water will rush out. Many think the crisis is over, but it hasn’t even begun.
Anyone else think this is amazing? May 27, 2010
http://www.time.com/time/picturesoftheweek/0,29409,1975392_2094440,00.html#mce_temp_url#
The 5 Most Popular Safety Laws (That Don’t Work) May 24, 2010
Lew Rockwell’s page has some excellent blog entries for those interested. Why does libertarianism make so much sense?
Organic seaweed farm could power bio-hydrogen airship by 2030? May 24, 2010
Here is a story about a futuristic airship that could be powered by organic seaweed farms. This airship known as a Hydrogenase has total sci-fi feel but apparently could be a reality by as early as 2030. Would you be willing to take a flight or live in one? Here are the full details from our friends at Treehugger and you can see come more cool concept images below.
The Plastic Island May 24, 2010
We all know the oceans are filled with garbage and plastic. But what can the average person do to shine light on the situation? Well, a college in Holland is preparing to create a floating plastic island. I am guessing this would be the first of its kind.
Difference in what we eat May 21, 2010
The United States is not the healthiest country. Pizza, chips, soda…where are the veggies and fruit?
Aquaponics: Future in Home Gardening? May 6, 2010
I’ve seen this before at Growing Power in Milwaukee. This is an excellent technique that provides many, many benefits. It is very efficient. I can see this and aeroponics growing in popularity in the next few years.
