recent posts h2o mp3: A Pipe Dream and a Promise - Finale...
h2o mp3: A Pipe Dream and a Promise - Finale
Posted by Gayle Leonard on Friday, February 5, 2010
Such drama these past weeks for Las Vegas water watchers!* But what’s a good drama without a driving soundtrack? It will surely be soon that we see the straight-to-DVD epic Mulroy’s List. Or better yet…the new reality series on Bravo, Launch my (Pipe)Line! Either way, we propose backing it with this 2009 track by Detroit rapper Finale, A Pipe Dream and a Promise. Lyrics My mother,...
I Put A Spell On You! This Water Drop is Carv...
I Put A Spell On You! This Water Drop is Carved in Stone
Posted by Gayle Leonard on Thursday, February 4, 2010
You might wear your heart on your sleeve, but I’m going to wear my water drop on my neck! Check out this unique charm, given to me by my daughter. It is a blue chalcedony, a mineral sometimes associated with the water element. To those who believe in the mysterious power of crystals, this one is power-packed with some good vibes including (according to dkwcrystals.talktalk.net: A Creative Stone....
Pet Poop Risk Assessment. Seriously....
Pet Poop Risk Assessment. Seriously.
Posted by Gayle Leonard on Thursday, February 4, 2010
Pet poop pollutes! So it makes sense that there have been increased efforts of late to educate the public on BMPPPs (Best Management Pet Poop Practices.) Some campaigns are creative, some are forgettable, but this one is just unbelievable!  Courtesy of Cooperative Extension Service, College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa, is HAPPI-Home Flyer 16: Pet Waste...
Nag About Water Savings the Modern, Twitter W...
Nag About Water Savings the Modern, Twitter Way
Posted by Gayle Leonard on Tuesday, February 2, 2010
I’m old fashioned, I guess… my method of encouraging conservation around the house involves nag, nag and nag some more. I’ve seen the light though via Jason Garland (jgarland79water on Twitter). His spiffy new water meter keeps careful tabs on water use, then sends out a seemingly never-ending series of tweets about it! If a high annoyance level will motivate us to change our behavior,...
Rainy Days and Mondays...
Rainy Days and Mondays
Posted by Gayle Leonard on Monday, February 1, 2010
They always get me down! OK, not ALWAYS, but here’s a tool you’ll like if ambient nature sounds and “white noise” helps you focus and relax. The one-trick-pony website RainyMood.com does nothing but play a quality sound loop of a gentle rain, with the occasional thunder roll and bird chirps in the background. I’m feeling better already! While you’re contemplating...
recent from Water Music h2o mp3: Water - Pit Er Pat h2o mp3: Water - Pit Er Pat
Water and electronica fans, today is your lucky day! Thanks to @canadianwater on Twitter (led by Water Canada editor and Renaissance woman Kerry Freek) for pointing us to this terrific track. Pit Er Pat is an L.A.-based duo (Butchy Fuego and Fay Davis-Jeffers) who use  vocals, guitar, synthesizer, drums, MPC, melodica, conga, cuica, and heaven knows what else to produce their arty-modern sound. This...
recent from Newsworthy Polluters, Ye Shall Feel My Wrath Polluters, Ye Shall Feel My Wrath
Some of our brethern (and “cistern”) have had their faith tested…not in their religious beliefs, but in the safety of their local water supply. From Yahoo News, MOSCOW – More than 100 Russian Orthodox believers have been hospitalized after drinking holy water during Epiphany celebrations in the eastern city of Irkutsk, an official said Monday. A total of 117 people, including...
recent from Water Towers Water Tower: Just What We All Wanted! Water Tower: Just What We All Wanted!
Photo: mediaroom.rwu.edu Wrapped up in a big red bow for a unique photo op, this new water tower was a “gift” from Roger Williams University to the town of Bristol, Rhode Island. (Wow! That’s the first time I’ve seen the words “university” and “gift” used together when it DID NOT involve my checkbook!) From thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com: In 2008, Roger...
recent from Art and Water Art Lovers: Urine for An Unusual Sight Art Lovers: Urine for An Unusual Sight
Art you can use…if you dare! The most interesting thing about this 2005 installation is that it was a fully functional facility, “open to both sexes.” Thanks to Brian Banks for alerting us to American Standard by Vancouver, Canada artist Reece Terris. (Matchmaking opportunity! Reece, there may be a perfect-fit project waiting for you in Toronto!) From the artist’s website...
recent from Recycling and Reuse What Modern Water Engineers Can Learn from Ancient Infrastructure What Modern Water Engineers Can Learn from Ancient Infrastructure
From TED: The ancient ingenuity of water harvesting: With wisdom and wit, Anupam Mishra talks about the amazing feats of engineering built centuries ago by the people of India’s Golden Desert to harvest water. These structures are still used today — and are often superior to modern water...
recent from Bottled Water Water Hill Grammar Lesson Water Hill Grammar Lesson
The week we’ve already shown you that spelling matters and today we bring you Water Hill to demonstrate the importance of grammar. Enjoy bottled water from a brand that touts quality control in the past tense. I believe I’ll pass! Via engrish.com, originally spotted in Koh Samui, Thailand.