Avatar & Enviro-Films: Sunday’s Oscar Battle Unfolds
Sunday is Hollywood’s biggest night of the year: Academy Award time! 
Here are a few of the films with an environmental message to watch out for:
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Meeting the Skinny Bitch Herself! Kim Barnouin Lecture & Book Signing
The Skinny Bitch herself came to Philly to talk about the “V” word. 
Kim Barnouin, author of Skinny Bitch, discussed Veganism and her popular best-seller last evening at the Free Library of Philadelphia. She brought up some interesting topics including: the often controversial tone of Skinny Bitch (She & co-author Rory talk like that in ‘real life’. Plus, America’s in a food crisis: we need “Tough Love”, not babying); the increased awareness of Veganism (the book came out 4 years ago and we’re now seeing veganism popularized by Kind Diet and more); organic foods and protein to name a few.
Kim also brought up the environmental impact of animal-based food. The carbon footprint is huge:
Alicia Silverstone’s The Kind Diet
I can’t believe I haven’t gushed about this book yet!
Alicia Silverstone’s The Kind Diet hit shelves this past October and it’s on my list of top five reads (and cookbooks) of last year. Silverstone’s candid yet gentle tone makes it an enjoyable read. And, it’s packed with delicious, vegan recipes.
The book discusses what Alicia calls “nasty “(think dairy, meat and sugar) foods and explains why they’re harmful to the body. Her approach isn’t as
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Skinny Bitch Coming to Philadelphia Free Library 2/23!
Alright, alright. I’ll admit it.
I’m a bitch.
A (Skinny) Bitch.
A couple years ago,
Eclectic Society Review – the Times They Are A-Changin’
The other evening, I saw the Eclectic Society at the Walnut Street Theatre. Overall, this play is about a Fraternity who battles preserving traditions with the social changes of the era – civil rights, women’s movement, political activism, & all other turbulence of the 1960’s.
Director Ed Herendeen pointed out the play’s relevance to today, “I think the audience, like me, is going to be struck by how relevant this period play, set in 1963, speaks to us today in 2010″. Over 50 years later, we’re still seeing issues of racism, politics and class. But what else?
I started contemplating the similarities of
Worthy Green Band: CAKE
The band Cake has been making music for over a decade. These days, they’re known as one of the greenest bands in the world.
In an age where some artists are emitting ca
rbon like it’s their job – Cake’s efforts are pretty darn refreshing.
In 2008 the band converted it’s Sacramento recording studio to run 100 percent from solar energy. Some of Cake’s other green initiatives include:
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The Cove Review: Documentary of Taiji's Secret
Looking for an informative but interesting flick? Sundance winner The Cove offers summer entertainment plus lots of suspense – while informing the public about a “secret” that’s purely disturbing.
Every year in Taiji, Japan, 23,000 dolphins are slaughtered in a cove for their meat. Former dolphin trainer Ric O’Barry is at the forefront of uncovering Taiji’s hunt to the public. But is this practice a cultural difference, or just plain wrong? Here’s a trailer:
First Friday Makes Good
The Kensington Community Food Co-Op is turning Philadelphia’s First Friday into a charitable affair.
Head to the The Caterpillar starting at 6:00 p.m. this Friday, August 7th where you can check out 5 cool bands for a good cause:
"Eye of the Whale" Eco-Thriller in stores tomorrow!
Looking for a capturing read that you can’t put down?
No, I’m not talking about the Twilight series. I’ve been recommending Eye of the Whale by Douglas Carlton Abrams to many friends and family members.
The story follows Elizabeth McKay, a marine biologist who is finishing her PHD program with a thesis of cracking humpback whale communication. When a humpback swims up the Sacramento River with an unprecedented song, the clock starts ticking as Elizabeth must save the whale from danger. But as her journey to free this whale progresses, she starts catching the media and world’s attention… including opponents who are trying to cover up many dangerous secrets from Elizabeth and the world. Quickly, Elizabeth finds herself in danger, jeopardizing her marriage, her career – and even her life.
An ecological thriller, Abrams does an excellent job bringing in
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XPN's Eco-Friendly XPoNential Music Festival
I’m quite excited to hear some of my favorite bands this weekend during 88.5 WXPN’s XPoNential Music Festival. Also, I can rest easy knowing XPN’s taking 
many eco-friendly steps for a low impact festival (especially after all the controversy regarding U2’s outlandish Carbon Footprint…)
Village Green is coming back to the Festival for its second year, where Delaware Valley environmental leaders can teach concertgoers about sustainable and eco-friendly products and services. Topics such as renewable energy, solar power, green building materials, organic soil, bamboo clothing and socially responsible investing will be discussed. Bringing tykes to the Kids Corner? Interactive demonstrations for kids to learn ‘how to keep the earth happy’ are an extra incentive to bring your eco-activists to the three-day festival.
Village Green Participants ‘09 include:
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