How about sharing some ideas to save electricity? This song may give you some hints, like a superhero winding a generator all day for us, or how about we stroke cats to get static electricity and run our computers?
Let's start with simple things like not leaving lights on when not in the room, and using a fan instead of the air conditioner.
Cut back where you can so those that really need the power can get it.
We have the power to reduce power.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Head up, Power on
Firstly my condolences to all those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. My heart goes out to everyone.
Sorry for the lack of blogging recently. As you can see below, the last entry was about the earthquake in New Zealand. A number of our friends in Christchurch suffered serious damage to their houses, and some have lost their jobs due to the central business district closure. I'm sure the city will get back on feet in time, hopefully before too long.
March 11, 2011, what a catastrophe. Not just the people of Japan, but the whole world has been shocked by the devastation. After worrying for almost a month about friends in Christchurch and what could have been if we still lived there, then witnessing the destruction in Tohoku, I couldn't really find the appropriate words to blog for a while. As my friend said recently, the first month after the earthquake was a month to pray, not play.
But everyone must go forward, learn lessons for the future, and make a better, brighter Japan. We can do it and I'm looking ahead to that day.
Life goes on - To take it the right direction we need cooperation and compassion.
Sorry for the lack of blogging recently. As you can see below, the last entry was about the earthquake in New Zealand. A number of our friends in Christchurch suffered serious damage to their houses, and some have lost their jobs due to the central business district closure. I'm sure the city will get back on feet in time, hopefully before too long.
March 11, 2011, what a catastrophe. Not just the people of Japan, but the whole world has been shocked by the devastation. After worrying for almost a month about friends in Christchurch and what could have been if we still lived there, then witnessing the destruction in Tohoku, I couldn't really find the appropriate words to blog for a while. As my friend said recently, the first month after the earthquake was a month to pray, not play.
But everyone must go forward, learn lessons for the future, and make a better, brighter Japan. We can do it and I'm looking ahead to that day.
Life goes on - To take it the right direction we need cooperation and compassion.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Christchurch Earthquake
Thanks for everyone who has e-mailed or phoned to inquire about my family in New Zealand following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. Your concern is most appreciated.
My family live in the North Island so did not get the earthquake where they live. I lived in Christchurch for six years before coming to Japan and my daughter was born there. So we have friends there. I really hope they are okay. Apparently one friend's house is currently unliveable so they are sleeping in a camping van.
If you can donate even a small amount to help the people of Christchurch, please do so at one of the many collection boxes placed in supermarkets etc. here in Japan, or online to the New Zealand Red Cross http://www.redcross.org.nz/cms_display.php
For more information, images and video, have a look at http://www.nzherald.co.nz/
My family live in the North Island so did not get the earthquake where they live. I lived in Christchurch for six years before coming to Japan and my daughter was born there. So we have friends there. I really hope they are okay. Apparently one friend's house is currently unliveable so they are sleeping in a camping van.
If you can donate even a small amount to help the people of Christchurch, please do so at one of the many collection boxes placed in supermarkets etc. here in Japan, or online to the New Zealand Red Cross http://www.redcross.org.nz/cms_display.php
For more information, images and video, have a look at http://www.nzherald.co.nz/
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
buzzwords
1 diss - Disrespect.
2 fail - Expression of disapproval for something or when someone does fail at something. Sometimes spelt with a ph and epic fail (or epic phail) is the highest form of failing.
3 ftw - For the win, used to show enthusiasm for something, eg "kittens FTW".
4 hai - Hi.
5 idc - I dont care.
6 idk - I dont know.
7 ily - I love you.
8 irl - In real life.
9 jks - Jokes.
10 k or kk - Okay.
11 meh - Expression of indifference.
12 noob - A new person, also newbie, often used to make fun of someone you don't like.
13 pwn, pwned, pwnage - To "own someone", beat them at a game or teach them a lesson.
14 plz - Please.
15 props - Proper respect.
16 rents, rentz or rentals - Parents.
17 rofl - Roll on the floor laughing.
18 soz - Sorry.
19 srs - Serious, seriously.
20 sup - What's up? What's happening?
21 tbh - To be honest.
22 totes - Totally.
23 ty - Thank you.
24 w.e - Whatever.
25 zomg - Expression of amazement or shock at something even more amazing than omg (Oh My God).
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Waitangi Day
February 6th is Waitangi Day in New Zealand - the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between representatives of Britian and various Maori chiefs.
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