How to Feed the World?
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.
The Story of Stuff
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.
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Tags: consumerism, Minimalism & Lifestyles, stuffComo solucionar el problema fiscal en Puerto Rico y hacer el bien al ambiente!
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, empeorando aún mas la situación. La crisis económica del gobierno, sumado a una deteriorada calidad de vida no son un panorama alentador para el medio ambiente en la isla.
De la misma manera el puertorriqueño, las empresas establecidas en la isla, y el gobierno han sido por años irresponsables con la naturaleza. El puertorriqueño y las empresas que operan en Puerto Rico aún no han aprendido la importancia de respetar y ser agradecidos con el medio ambiente. De igual forma, el gobierno ha sido ineficiente en hacer cumplir las leyes, fiscalizar y adoptar medidas que redunden en beneficio para todos.
Si bien es cierto que existe un problema ambiental en Puerto Rico, causado principalmente por los mismos puertorriqueños y por las empresas que operan en la isla y por el gobierno, entonces existe una oportunidad de recaudos mediante la imposición de multas que verdaderamente representen los costos de limpieza y reparación del ambiente. El gobierno debe ser fiscalizador de su pueblo y de las empresas que operan en Puerto Rico, e igualmente el pueblo debe ser fiscalizador de las desiciones del gobierno.
Un solo departamento de asuntos ambientales en Puerto Rico no es suficiente para lograr tal fiscalización. Deben entonces surgir organizaciones bajo las nuevas Alianzas Público Privadas que sirvan como vigilantes ante las irresposabilidades de un pueblo contra sus propios recursos naturales.
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, empeorando aún mas la situación. La crisis económica del gobierno, sumado a una deteriorada calidad de vida no son un panorama alentador para el medio ambiente en la isla.
De la misma manera el puertorriqueño, las empresas establecidas en la isla, y el gobierno han sido por años irresponsables con la naturaleza. El puertorriqueño y las empresas que operan en Puerto Rico aún no han aprendido la importancia de respetar y ser agradecidos con el medio ambiente. De igual forma, el gobierno ha sido ineficiente en hacer cumplir las leyes, fiscalizar y adoptar medidas que redunden en beneficio para todos.
Si bien es cierto que existe un problema ambiental en Puerto Rico, causado principalmente por los mismos puertorriqueños y por las empresas que operan en la isla y por el gobierno, entonces existe una oportunidad de recaudos mediante la imposición de multas que verdaderamente representen los costos de limpieza y reparación del ambiente. El gobierno debe ser fiscalizador de su pueblo y de las empresas que operan en Puerto Rico, e igualmente el pueblo debe ser fiscalizador de las desiciones del gobierno.
Un solo departamento de asuntos ambientales en Puerto Rico no es suficiente para lograr tal fiscalización. Deben entonces surgir organizaciones bajo las nuevas Alianzas Público Privadas que sirvan como vigilantes ante las irresposabilidades de un pueblo que por años ha atentado contra sus propios recursos naturales.
Tags: alianzas, ambiente, crisis, departamento, fiscal, legislacion, leyes, naturales, privadas, publico, puerto, recursos, ricoHot Chocolate
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 cream, milk and your favorite chocolate. Invite your friends, or just enjoy your family.
The best chocolate I’ve ever tasted is Valor. Valor is well known in several Spanish provinces, but can be imported into the United States by ordering it from their website. I know, is a bit late to order chocolate online, but perhaps it’s a good idea for the next storm.
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My Experience
During my trip to Valencia, Spain, I visited a restaurant that made my adventure more memorable than usual. Every time I passed that narrow street and saw rose petals on the floor, I wondered “what’s beyond there.” So I could not stand the temptation and decided to go down the dark alley. That’s when I discovered La Lola.
La Lola is a flamenco restaurant with retro decor. They serve delicious Spanish food cooked to perfection. The kindness of those working in the restaurant made my day. For the first time in my life I tasted a mistela Valenciana. The server said “you will not leave Valencia without first tasting our mistela.” They brought a very old bottle of mistela from their reserve and gave me 2 glasses of this excellent wine. DELICIOUS!
Mistela is a type of sweet wine that is made by mixing alcohol with non-fermented grape ingredients. The more alcohol, the more it stops the fermentation process and only a small portion of the grape sugars are converted to alcohol.
If you plan to visit Valencia, do not forget to visit La Lola. They are located in downtown Valencia. For your reference I have posted their website in this article. Enjoy the good life!
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The Non-Traditional Christmas Ornament
During these festivities decorate your Christmas tree with something that truly reflects your personality. Move from traditional and surprise your friends and family with your own creativity. There is nothing more boring than the same typical Christmas tree with red and gold balls.
This year I have been looking for the strangest holiday decorations you can imagine. I found from mousetraps, teeth, ninjas, even pieces of coal. My favorite decoration is the ninja ornament.
Designed by artist Vicki Brown, this ornament, although it does not reflect my personality, attracted my attention. It is so simple and strange! Vicki Brown, as the other artists whose works have been placed in this article, sell their work on Etsy.com.
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La Vie En Vert
Many people think that being “green” requires the use of purely natural materials, and that’s not true. Being “green” also requires the use of synthetic materials that were dismissed, and mold them to something more useful and durable. If it were true that being “green” means using purely natural materials we would be destroying the environment, rather than protecting it.
In this article we are showing several designs that were manufactured with synthetic materials, but symbolize natural objects, such as the Grass Ottoman. Originally designed for a contemporary pool setting in Menlo Park California by principal designer Nancy Favier, this Ottoman is made of durable plastic synthetic fiber. The ottoman can be used for both exteriors and interiors.
Another example of synthetic materials that symbolize natural objects is the Tazana Foliage pendant lamp. Designed by Mary-Ann, this lamp can transform the space into a real place for relaxation.
Being “green” energizes your body and mind. Even using synthetic materials, the simple fact of being surrounded by the green color is refreshing. For more information about how to start your “green” space, or to learn about other ideas to make your life more enjoyable, feel free to visit the references that we use to complete this article.
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Small Spaces
Living in small spaces for some people can be claustrophobic, but for others it may be an opportunity to highlight the creativity.
Small spaces have nothing to envy to the huge homes in recent years. There are new modular systems as those shown in the pictures above. We only need creativity and basic knowledge in minimalism.
Minimalism focuses primarily on the straight line of modernism, keeping the areas free of many objects. Minimalism is ideal for small spaces look wide.
The above pictures present a new Dwelling Shed small space. This model has been accomplished by using a couple of Studio Sheds. Studio Sheds are modules used primarily to extend your home, have a separate office space, or extra rooms.
