Filed under: food & drink, green and famous, politics — Michael Parrish DuDell @ 9:50 am
November 20th 2009
“Succeeding as a champion athlete or champion student takes plenty of nutritious fuel for the mind and the body. Students need more fruits and vegetables that will help them stay healthy, fit, and ready to learn. That’s why it’s important for Congress to stay on top of its game by reforming the Child Nutrition Act.”
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Tagged: dennis kucinich, elizabeth Kucinich, john salley
Filed under: politics — tbs @ 12:39 pm
October 7th 2009
In their continuing efforts to squeak every last bit of affection for the First Family from my veins, the White House tonight will host a star gazing party on the front lawn. According to MSNBC,
“A group of professional and amateur astronomers will set up more than 20 telescopes during the presidential star party to mark [...]
Filed under: politics — Michael Parrish DuDell @ 9:36 am
October 2nd 2009
“Today marks the first anniversary of the launch of one of the most successful emissions reductions programs in our country’s history – the Port of Los Angeles’ Clean Truck Program.
Here in Los Angeles, we are proud to be making an important contribution to the national goal of cleaner air and “greener” energy. We urge lawmakers [...]
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Filed under: film-tv, green and famous, politics, television — Michael d'Estries @ 1:18 pm
October 1st 2009
Earlier this week we told you Michelle Obama would be making a guest appearance on the premiere of Sesame Street’s 40th Season — and now, video has been released giving us a glimpse of her gardening tips for kids.
As the Vegetarian Star points out, TIME magazine has a hilarious take on the First Lady’s appearance [...]
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Tagged: michelle obama
Filed under: politics — Michael Parrish DuDell @ 8:20 am
September 21st 2009
President of the Republic of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed is taking climate change seriously and thinks you should too.
Nasheed recently took to the Huffington Post to share his ideas about our growing environmental problems and to explain that “for the Maldives, climate change is no vague or distant irritation but a clear and present danger to [...]
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Filed under: campaigns, politics — Michael Parrish DuDell @ 12:35 pm
September 17th 2009
We might not know the name “Jeremy Clarkson” here in the States, but he seems to be a pretty big deal in Britain.
Clarkson is a journalist and best known for his role on the BBC TV show Top Gear. Oh yeah, and he’s not a big fan of the Mother Earth. According to the Guardian.co.uk:
“He [...]
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Filed under: politics — Michael Parrish DuDell @ 11:43 am
September 9th 2009
If you’re a regular reader of the Razz then you most certainly know our pal Nellie McKay.
McKay is a singer, songwriter, actress and activist who’s latest album, Obligatory Villagers, is on our top favorite list.
Last year Ecorazzi featured an exclusive interview with the musician who told us to “please vote and don’t listen to celebrities [...]
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Tagged: nellie mckay, yetta kurland
Filed under: food & drink, politics — Michael d'Estries @ 12:01 pm
August 21st 2009
Sure, we got all excited when it was revealed that the White House kitchens were pushing a new, major composting system — but this latest news has us giddy.
While unlikely, President Obama mentioned yesterday that he and First Lady Michelle Obama were looking into setting up a small farmers market just outside the White House. [...]
Filed under: interviews, politics — Michael d'Estries @ 11:16 am
August 13th 2009
Putting aside the fact that Brad Pitt isn’t even eligible to run for Mayor of New Orleans (you must be a resident for five years, he’s got almost four under his belt), a growing chorus of supporters nevertheless have been campaigning on the actor’s behalf; going so far as to even sell an incredible amount [...]
Filed under: campaigns, politics — Michael d'Estries @ 4:20 pm
August 10th 2009
Keisha Castle-Hughes, star of the 2002 movie Whale Rider — and the youngest female ever nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, has been publicly mocked by New Zealand PM John Key.
The 19-year-old actress is heavily involved Greenpeace’s Sign On campaign, which is looking for a 40 per cent reduction in emissions from New Zealand by [...]
