Greg Abbot, an electrical vehicles tinkerer, saw some surfboards made from woven bamboo composites, according to Good Design. He noted that one of the popular features of the bamboo boards was the fact that they are both lightweight and durable, and he decided that such a composite just might serve as a lightweight body for an electric car, which would require something like a 200 pound battery pack added to its standard frame in order to travel 100 miles. Want to know more about his bright green idea? Keep reading…
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Dancing With The Stars 2011: Who is Hope Solo, dance partner of Maksim?
The pretty brunette with the fabulous abs and fit physique featured in the 13th season of DWTS is the celebrity dance partner of Maks, the feisty Russian bad boy professional dancer whose fame grew when he danced in earlier seasons with pop music singer Brandy and sports journalist Erin Andrews. But who is @hopesolo, the professional soccer player turned dancer thanks to DWTS rebel hottie? A women’s role model and lovely humanitarian, Hope is a real lady. Want to know more about her touching life story and charity benefit work? Keep reading…
Anderson Cooper says Black Swan unpaid interns suing for payment stupid?
The unpaid interns for the hit movie Black Swan have banded together to sue the producers for — get this — not being paid. The strange news about the lawsuit landed the group a featured spotlight segment on Anderson Cooper 360 September 29th, 2011. Saying fairly clearly and directly that he thought the interns were way out of line for suing, Cooper revealed his beliefs about hard work and dedication to personal improvement. He also managed to throw in a few jokes about interns fetching coffee for National Coffee Day. Want to know more about the famous humanitarian reporter with the clever sense of humor? Keep reading…
Goldie Hawn Mind UP program helps American kids learn to be happy
In spite of a nearly decade-long hiatus from film, since The Banger Sisters in 2002, famous humanitarian actress Goldie Hawn is still finding ways to put that infectious smile of hers to good use. She appeared on ABC’s Nightline to speak about The Hawn Foundation, which she founded shortly after the attacks of September 11, 2001. During her hiatus from film, the green celebrity actress Goldie Hawn has spent the last 10 years working on her MindUP program, helping kids to become more positive, happy, and successful. How does she do it? Keep reading…
Sara Leal cell phone confiscated by Ashton Kutcher Bodyguard?
Sara Leal (a.k.a. Sarah Leal) is the woman accused of sleeping with Demi Moore’s husband Ashton Kutcher. Since Leal was apparently contacted by the staff at TheDirty.com to confirm or deny the details of the story and solicited them to pay her $250,000.00 to dish dirt about the handsome celebrity and wreck his marriage, one can also safely assume you will see her story featured in print on some grocery stand tabloid or hyped on an entertainment journal television series. Did the famous humanitarian have an affair with a prostitute (as her friends are claiming she has been since high school) — or was it a media set up? Keep reading…
Eco-friendly Justin Timberlake a bright green celebrity award winner?
Actor and pop music singer Justin Timberlake has been officially recognized in Hollywood social circles as a green celebrity. The Environmental Media Association has decided to give him their coveted Futures Award for his environmental efforts and eco-friendly actions to help save the planet. Claiming he is a leader in the entertainment world, he’s being recognized as, “a great example of how you can lend your voice for positive change,” USA Today reports. Want to know more about who he is and why he has been recognized with such a unique distinction from environmental activists? Keep reading…