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Conde Nast Media Group, Lexus And Waterkeeper Alliance Eco-Salon Event

Michael d'Estries — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:43:52 +0000

Last night’s fundraiser for the Waterkeeper Alliance was a complete success — and the Razz’s Melissa Rosenberg was on the scene to take some photographs and drop a few notes on the evening. Here are some of her observations:

“Many guests at the Lexus’ Eco Salon benefit for Waterkeeper Alliance drove up to the Chappaqua home of William Wachtel and Annie Zabar in their hybrid cars. Guests mingled throughout three rooms, viewing sustainably design luxury furniture showcased from Uhuru and discussing ways live a more luxury sustainable lifestyle and protect our waters”

“Chairman of Waterkeeper Alliance, Robert F Kennedy, Jr., gave a passionate speech touching on his faith in our new administration, and how we must invest in clean renewable energy to save our environment and create new jobs. The highlight of the evening was Grammy nominated musician, James Blunt who captured the intimate crowd with his talent singing four songs including his mega-hit “You’re Beautiful.” For more information on log onto http://www.waterkeeper.org/

Photos by: Melissa Rosenberg

Alan Thicke Scores An All-Electric BMW Mini-Cooper, Promotes Tech

Michael d'Estries — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:26:01 +0000

Joining musician James Blunt in cruising the streets with an all-electric Mini Cooper is Growing Pains star Alan Thicke. The Emmy and Golden Globe nominee is becoming the new spokesperson for Hybrid Technologies — a firm that develops and markets lithium-powered products worldwide. They’re also responsible for commercializing the process that guts the mini of its conventional engine in favor of the electric kind (which at last read, will set you back a cool $60K). Said Thicke of the relationship,

“As a Baby Boomer Consumer, I’ve been part of the problem so now it’s time to be part of the solution. Hybrid Technologies allows me to cut back on emissions and eliminate fuel costs without sacrificing luxury or performance. I’ve set many examples for my kids – pro and con – but this is definitely one of the better ones. I feel like a smart guy in a smart car!”

Ah, the power of celebrity endorsement. Enjoy the free wheels and zero trips to the pump, Alan!

via Green Daily

James Blunt, Kevin Bacon Are The New Sundance Ecoists

Michael d'Estries — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:35:41 +0000

The Ecoists from Sundance’s THE GREEN is a series of one minute shorts where “today’s most active and recognizable environmental activists share ideas, information and enthusiasm about their cause of choice.” Obviously, these topics range from solar power to global warming to preservation of natural resources. This year’s participants include Sheryl Crow, Kevin Bacon, Laurie David, Sam Waterson, Carole King, Billy Baldwin, Stephanie Powers, James Blunt, Ron Livingston, Erykah Badu and Kerry Washington.

I’ve included Ron Livingston’s short on solar energy below — but check out James Blunt and Sam Waterson after the fold. The full list of currently released videos, can be found here.