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GreenScene: Farmers Solve Oil Spill Crisis. Will Gov’t Listen?

Eric Hancsak — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:16:54 +0000

This video is truly amazing in its simplicity to solve the clean up problem with the Gulf oil spill. Some times the best answers are the simplest ones.

GREENSCENE – Stat of the Day: Cosmetics

Eric Hancsak — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:25:02 +0000

A study by the Environmental Working Group showed that the average adolescent girl uses 17 personal care products each day. Compared to average adult woman, who uses 12.

Many of the chemicals used is cosmetics and other personal care products have been linked to hormone disruption, and cancer.

MUSIC: New Releases for October 12, 2009

Eric Hancsak — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:12:45 +0000

Bob Dylan
Christmas In The Heart

The Flaming Lips
Embryonic

Joan Baez
How Sweet The Sound

Los Lonely Boys
1969

Grant Lee Phillips
Little Moon

Brian Setzer
Songs From Lonely Avenue

Check out the video for The Flaming Lips – “I Can Be A Frog”

More at HalfSquareTV…

Caspar Babypants: Music for kids… and grownups too!

Eric Hancsak — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:14:35 +0000

Chris Ballew knows how to write a catchy tune. As leader of the rock band The Presidents of the United States of America, he wrote alternative radio hits like “Lump” and “Peaches” – songs that stick in your brain. While PUSA still plays shows from time to time, Chris now spends much of his time writing and performing as Caspar Babypants.

As a music-loving parent myself, I find Caspar’s debut release “Here I Am,” to be as fun for me as it is for my son. Chock full of two minute sing-a-longs, “Here I Am” is a joy to listen to – over and over and over again – as I’m sure many young ones require.

Slightware The Next Great Threat To Brands by Kenneth J Weiss

Eric Hancsak — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:44:45 +0000

HalfSquare.net contributor, Kenneth J Weiss, has just released his first book: Slightware The Next Great Threat To Brands.

If you work in marketing communications, or have a brand or business you want to market on the internet, this book is a must have. There are few in the internet world with the brand experience and knowledge that Ken possesses. Although many like to think they know how marketing on the internet works – they don’t. Ken is the real deal.

Learn more about Ken and his wonderful new book at www.slightware.com, and download the first chapter FREE!

Buy it now on Amazon.

Slightware The Next Great Threat To Brands by Kenneth J Weiss

GreenScene – Stat of the Day: 2009 Sunscreen Guide

Eric Hancsak — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:46:35 +0000

According to an new review by the Environmental Working Group, 3 out of 5 sunscreens either do not provide adequate protection from the sun, or contain ingredients with significant safety concerns.

> Click here to read the report

> Which sunscreens are the best? Click here for a list.

TV SHOW REVIEW: Hung (HBO, Sundays @ 10p)

Eric Hancsak — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:52:48 +0000

You are an underpaid high school basketball coach. Your wife left you for a rich, nerdy dermatologist. Your kids won’t listen to you – one of whom, the son, is into Goth and wears makeup and nail polish. The house you just moved into burned down. You are now living in a tent behind said house. You have no direction or prospects. But at least you have a really big penis.

This is the life of Ray Drecker (played by Thomas Jane). After his wife Jessica (played by Anne Heche) leaves him, and his house burns down, he meets friend, and former one-night-stand, Tanya (played by Jane Adams) at a get-rich class. After another night together, in anger Tanya tells Ray to “go market your penis!” He takes her suggestion to heart and becomes a male escort. Unfortunately for Ray, his first client changes her mind. At least she gives him $50 for his trouble. Rock bottom ensues.

Hung is way more than just an endless stream of tallywacker jokes. It’s a well written comedy with a dry witted dark side and a heart.

GreenScene – Stat of the Day: Pesticides and Organic Produce

Eric Hancsak — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:10:57 +0000

According to the Environmental Working Group, eating the organic version of the following vegetables will reduce to your consumption of pesticides by up to 90%:

Peach
Apple
Bell Pepper
Celery
Nectarine
Strawberries
Cherries
Kale
Lettuce
Grapes (imported)
Carrot
Pear

> Download the Shoppers Guide here, from FoodNews.org

GreenScene: Earth Hour tonight starting at 8:30

Eric Hancsak — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:38:30 +0000

Tonight marks an important event in the global fight against climate change. From 8:30 to 9:30 EST, people from all over the world will be turning off their lights for one hour to observe Earth Hour and to show solidarity for this most important of causes. Global warming is an emergency. Please observe with us, by turning off all your lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm tonight.

Light a candle. Snuggle with a loved one. Be apart of change.

FITNESS: Listen to Scott Shetler's Live Webcast Tonight @ 9:00 EST

Eric Hancsak — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:29:47 +0000

Scott Shetler, HalfSquare.net contributor, President of Extreme Conditioning & Fitness, World Kettlebell Club Master Trainer, and member of the Udo’s Oil/Robert Universe Strength Athlete Study Panel of Experts will be appearing on a live webcast tonight at 9:00 eastern time. He and Steven Mosley will be interviewed Lt. Jim Sayih for the “911 Challenge.”

> Click here for the webcast…