http://www.manuel-padilla.com One blog, million voices! Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:08:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Now is the best opportunity to experience yoga. 20 classes for only $30 at Meta Body, a $525 value. Act immediately as this is a Groupon offer and expires in 24 hours. Highlights Try multiple locations (29 options) Boot camp, yoga, tai chi, and more Individualized attention Nutritional guidance $30 is too cheap to let it ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/minimalism/yoga-boot-camp-tai-chi-20-classes-for-only-30-94-discount/ Go Softwear has the best Yoga Pants! Soft and comfortable, excellent choice for men who yoga train daily. These pants extend just below the knee. They are relaxed-fit, and made of cotton. Leg bands at the bottom ensure an unemcumbered fit close to your body. Great for your gym work-out ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/minimalism/yoga-pants/ Ready to open the windows this spring? Like many of us know, spring is cleanup time. We have been locked for months to protect ourselves from the harsh winter. Do you know the hazards and pollutants that contain certain cleaning products? Do you know the potential adverse effects of pest ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/minimalism/detox-your-home/ You're hiking, you took the GPS with you, and halfway you're out of battery. Very typical, it happens to everyone. And sometimes it's very dangerous when you left the trail for more “adventure”. For this reason you should consider taking a solar charger with you, and have it as a backup. Brunton has a folding solar charger, that measures only 9 x 4.5 inches, small enough to fit into a large pocket, glove box or backpack. The solar panels capture the sun’s energy with up to 90% ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/outdoors/do-not-forget-the-solar-charger/ Get your camera, and be ready to enjoy mother nature's colors this spring. I'm a little tired of this cold and color less panorama. Plus no snow! It's time for a little change. Come on nature, bring the colors! http://www.manuel-padilla.com/outdoors/spring-is-in-the-corner/ Chicago prepares for thousands of participants during the Greenbuild 2010 conference and expo. Greenbuilding is the world's largest convention related to green building practices. During the convention thousands of building professionals will be receiving training workshops, tours, and special seminars. The event will take place in Chicago, IL between November 17-19, ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/main/greenbuild2010/ A compilation of different pieces for the Green Living Project, by: Matt Weatherly http://www.manuel-padilla.com/social-responsibility/green-living-project/ Today I have decided to write about the anti-green human because there is some confusion when it comes to being "green." On several occasions I have talked about my inclination to be more green each day, and is very common to hear people saying that I'm not a green because ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/minimalism/the-anti-green-human/ The 19th Annual Environmental Film Festival of the Nation's Capital is proud to present 155 diverse and thought-provoking films, including 66 Washington, D.C., United States and World premieres, that celebrate the wonder of the natural world and illuminate the growing challenges to life on earth. This year, the Festival explores the vital connections ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/main/washington-dc-environmental-film-festival/ The Green Festival is coming to DC. Are you ready to experience the good life? The Green Festival is a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America, celebrating what is working in the community - for people, businesses and the environment. The festival will take place in the Washington, ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/main/washington-dc-green-festival/ Android has exceeded expectations since its launch in the market. According to Google 160,000 new Android-powered devices are sold every day. Android currently accounts for 27% of the U.S. market, while Apple only controls 23%, according to Nielsen. Its open source platform attracts more Customers, its platform is updated for ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/tech/android-market/ Will HTC adopt the minimalist concept of the HTC1, designed by Andrew Kim? Inspired by metal coffee cans, retro cameras, watches, and other products already on the market, Andrew takes the initiative to build an ultra modern minimalist concept. The new phone would have a new operating system to reflect the ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/tech/htc1-concept/ General Electric unveiled a week ago a new device, Nucleus, which will help reduce power consumption in your home. The device can be connected to any electrical outlet, and using the software on your computer you can watch and control power consumption. Create a Smart Home with Nucleus Nucleus is designed to ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/tech/save-energy-with-ge-nucleus/ This is how graphic designer Stephen Ong describes humans and our consumption addiction. The artist compares the human being with a giant machine that consumes, processes and destroys. Basically he is absolutely right. Our desire to consume is the only excuse that corporations have to continue with their production of goods. ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/social-responsibility/when-humans-ruled-the-earth/ The cute Peapod Electric Car, designed by Chrysler is a futuristic electric vehicle. Its rounded form allows enough interior space for four passengers. The dash board includes a center dock that can accommodate an iPod or iPhone. In size, the Peapod is about the same size than a Mini Cooper. It uses ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/cars/peapod-electric-car/ Designed by Slava Saakyan Studio, the Eco Taxi is a solution to ecological problems in cities. Eco Taxi’s goal is to improve the urban environment, improve the comfort of urban traffic, and redefine transportation with environmentally friendly cars. The interior of the Eco Taxi is light and comfortable, making public transport ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/cars/zero-emission-eco-taxi/ A film directed by Denis Van Waerebeke for the Bon appétit exhibition. In this film Denis utilizes an ingenuous approach to explain world hunger, who controls it, and why it happens. Resources Denis Van Waerebeke Website http://www.manuel-padilla.com/social-responsibility/how-to-feed-the-world/ The Story of Stuff Project’s mission is to build a strong, diverse, decentralized, cross-sector movement to transform systems of production and consumption to serve ecological sustainability and social wellbeing. Resources The Story of Stuff http://www.manuel-padilla.com/minimalism/the-story-of-stuff/ Puerto Rico atraviesa por la peor crisis fiscal de todos los tiempos. El gobierno ha tenido que dejar de operar varias veces para poder responder a sus obligaciones con los empleados gubernamentales. Tal ha sido la crisis que miles de empleados públicos han sido despedidos de sus plazas de trabajo, ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/social-responsibility/como-arreglar-el-problema-fiscal-en-puerto-rico-y-hacer-el-bien-al-ambiente/ Nothing Like Hot Chocolate Here comes the big winter storm. Why is it that the worst storms come during weekends? There is no other choice but to stay warm at home and enjoy a delicious hot chocolate. Be creative, there are many ways to prepare chocolate. Go and buy marshmallows, whip ... http://www.manuel-padilla.com/holidays/hot-chocolate/