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Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/08/worth-viewing-worth-reflecting-randy.html

Rosie — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:58:00 -0000

I actually saw this on Oprah and it was terribly sad at the end when he mentioned his wife and kids.

The lecture was very inspiring and it really makes you appreciate everything that surrounds you which you take for granted.

Re: What Is A Blog?

Rosie — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:22:28 -0000

Blog off, Tinworth

;0)

Re: Intertemporally Yours Been getting tons of emai…

Rosie — Wed, 09 Jun 2004 05:29:42 -0000

hi... AMAZING posts... AMAZING writing...
Just discovered you a few days ago... and I've been through all the posts I could find... if you have any more... where can I find them?

And yes!! I'll buy any book you write...

Re: Paint my grade sheet a bright Medi-ocre please…

Rosie — Wed, 16 Jun 2004 03:20:39 -0000

Hey Sid (DCH ish-tyle), my sympathies to you.. what a bad day...
I've subscribed to your blog to get it as email but really, i cant wait for that to get to my inbox. I just come to your blog and read it first thing in the morning.. (at office :)) And then read it again when it comes to my mail.

Feeling better? No? More..?

I'll be checking ur blog on saturdays and sundays as well.. and I'll buy any book you write.

And to cap it all, I'd read ur blog if I had to pay for it! (And thats saying something!) Keep up the Writing Analysis and Communication.. ;)

Re: Pyrexia of Unknown Origin

Rosie — Thu, 08 Jul 2004 02:24:23 -0000

Hey Sid!
Started my day out pretty badly but its better now... need I say how? :)

Nice to have you back on a more regular basis.. and hope you're feeling better now.

Sizzling brownie of a fever? Soumya? Empty as the trophy rack..? .. you are on fire! Sorry, didnt intend to bring feverish memories back...

Keep them coming!

Re: Pyrexia of Unknown Origin

Rosie — Thu, 08 Jul 2004 05:50:34 -0000

Dear Sincere Critic,
As you never fail to remind us, you may be sincere... but really, we quite like our 'travails guy' the way he is. If you are a reader giving suggestions, I'm sure that is fine.. (since Sid gets ideas from that) but reading TO do a critic, now... that doesnt go down so well, u see.

So just informing you that alot of us have friends from Madurai ...

Re: Mid-term Crisis Averted…

Rosie — Mon, 19 Jul 2004 07:39:21 -0000

No comments, no criticism, no compliments..
Just please post an update...

Re: The week that was…

Rosie — Wed, 28 Jul 2004 01:14:39 -0000

Completely second that!
Nice blog Sid! And what a sight for sore eyes..

From NO angle is this post horrendous except by way of comments...

Keep rocking..

Re: The week that was…

Rosie — Tue, 03 Aug 2004 01:00:53 -0000

You promised on Friday!!
It's Tuesday.... :(

Is it your laptop, ur placements or ur classes (ahem)?

Post, post, post!!!

Re: The week that was…

Rosie — Tue, 03 Aug 2004 09:02:17 -0000

Hi Sid,
Came upon this article that could help when (not if) you finish your book. Check it out... along with the sites that are supposed to be useful..

www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_485533,00300010.htm

www.kevinsmokler.com.

www.sonewmedia.com

Re: The week that was…

Rosie — Fri, 06 Aug 2004 01:17:41 -0000

Hi,
I have HAD IT with people going on about 'rosy' comments. I will comment on what I want, when I want and how I want for this blog. If Sidin has a problem...(being his blog and all) then I could reconsider... for the rest of you... lay off!

Re: Soon coming to a monitor near you…

Rosie — Tue, 31 Aug 2004 06:28:01 -0000

Hey Sid,
Onashamsakal... hope you had a great Onam

Yenjoy...

Re: Poove Poli Poove…

Rosie — Fri, 17 Sep 2004 08:58:04 -0000

Hey Sid,
Been trying to refrain from posting to reduce some of the attention :). But too long now. Real nice Onam post.

Btw, we're waiting...

Re: Poove Poli Poove…

Rosie — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 00:45:13 -0000

Sidin...
have you forgotten that you have a blog? That you used to post here? how looooong should we wait? Waiting for a post... or atleast tell us WHY.

Re: Many many apologies…

Rosie — Mon, 18 Oct 2004 01:02:18 -0000

That's all we wanted... to know you're alive and well... take your time... and come back only when you can...
Get well...

Re: To B.E. or not to B.E…. part 1

Rosie — Wed, 03 Nov 2004 06:48:58 -0000

SUCH an amazing post without a comment from Rosie??? Not happening!!
Thanks 'iw' for remembering.. :)

Sid... need I say any more... ?

Better and better and better and better... (sigh)

Re: To B.E. or not to B.E…. part 1

Rosie — Mon, 29 Nov 2004 04:32:50 -0000

You were on TV and you didn't tell us??!!
How mean... We coulda seen you!!!

Anyway, next time you are slated to be on, pls let us know.. (these are the negative sides of being famous :))

Re: I get printed…!!!

Rosie — Sat, 01 Jan 2005 04:40:53 -0000

HI Sidin!!!
First CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You never cease to impress...

And a very very happy new year to you... May you get only the very best in life... (and in your placements coming up.)

Hey, we didnt know you were the class topper... again... never cease to amaze... (sigh)...

Have an amazing year... and keep the posts coming...

Rosie.

Re: Wish me Luck!!!

Rosie — Thu, 06 Jan 2005 01:29:13 -0000

Hey Sid!!
You go tear that panel apart!!

Well, actually, nothing that violent... but All the very best to you.

Nothing less than the best for you...

Rose.

Re: Wish me Luck!!!

Rosie — Sun, 09 Jan 2005 23:34:34 -0000

Hey...
Aren;t you going to tell us what happened with the interview? Waiting... breath abated... and all that...

Re: My Calling…

Rosie — Mon, 24 Jan 2005 02:16:28 -0000

CONGRATULATIONS SIDIN!!!!
Couldnt be happier for you... :)

And the post... man.. it's like coming home. Amazing stuff and vintage Sidin.

You'll be busy, we know. But do put in a post once in a bit.

So... all the best for the future...

Rose.

PS... (couldnt resist ;) - that Christian Mallu girl brought up in Dubai sounds too much like a proposal - what say you?

Re: My Calling…

Rosie — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 07:47:12 -0000

Thank you... for what??? ;)
For favours given?

(sorry sidin... couldnt resist.. ;).

Re: My Autobiography: Part 1 - Birth to Class 1

Rosie — Thu, 17 Feb 2005 03:49:38 -0000

Hey...
Doesnt any of your family know about your blog? How do you write all this stuff about them without getting SOME flak? :)

Waiting for Part II...

Rose.

Re: Of black halwa and Wrestlemania 21…

Rosie — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 10:57:11 -0000

Oh Si-DIN...

Great blog... gets one nostalgic on Kerala. I agree. Somehow the people, the things, the perunhal - it never changes. And that's the beauty of it.

Great to have you back... and wrestling it is this month!!

Enjoy your break... :)

Re: Of black halwa and Wrestlemania 21…

Rosie — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 09:03:52 -0000

Hi, Can't help filling this space.. :)
Was just thinking about the post...

Even though we love the fact that things never change at 'home' - that very reason sends us packing away from the state.

The fact of how people can remain in the same place doing the same thing with the same people year after year after year really beats me.

But then, to each his own...

Just a thought :).

Re: Of black halwa and Wrestlemania 21…

Rosie — Tue, 03 May 2005 00:56:01 -0000

Sidin,
Seriously!!!

You cant be that busy at HOME!! You promised more posts... (sniff)

Post post post.

Re: Double Expresso, No Sugar

Rosie — Wed, 04 May 2005 04:31:52 -0000

HI...
Belated Birthday wishes to you..:)

Was having a truly bad day at work and then I saw that you had posted... aaah... tis a joy indeed!

Enjoy home & the games - am sure the practice will come in handy at the new workplace! All the best...

Re: Play it by the letters old boy…

Rosie — Thu, 05 May 2005 03:39:30 -0000

This has to be a record of sorts!
Posts on 2 days running? wow.

Nice one on the soap... and Blossom Babykutty ? Brings back memories of that post that started it all.... :)

Re: Time for a change perhaps?

Rosie — Tue, 10 May 2005 01:05:13 -0000

Changing the photo is a good idea... a full length one would be nice... ;).

Something bright... and snazzy.

A list of most-read posts (e.g Single Indian Men etc).

More ideas as they come...

Re: Swatting cyberflies…

Rosie — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 11:40:11 -0000

You girls have had it easy cos I havent been able to comment...(blocked in office)

I do believe I had laid claim to Sidin way before all of you.

Anyway, Sidin, time for a post.

Btw, Smitha, did you come to my blog (rosamma.blogspot.com) and post a comment? Thanks yaar. Most of us aren't as lucky as Sidin with comments :). Do visit again.

Re: Books I cannot write because of the places I have not visited…

Rosie — Sun, 24 Jul 2005 02:32:45 -0000

Hey Mr. Anonymous.
Dying to get under the sheets?

Jeez man, get a grip.

Never heard of appreciating good writing? Then learn - that's what the rest of us are here for.

Get a life.

Re: Karlo dhaniya mutthi mein… AKA Of rains and restaurants Part 2

Rosie — Sat, 20 Aug 2005 10:10:32 -0000

Si-DIN,
Bee-yu-ti-ful.

Re: I would like your opinion on panic attacks caused by one person.?

Rosie — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:14:59 -0000

You are going to have to deal with this somehow. I had a similar situation with my own daughter. To cut a long story short, she denied me access to her children whom I adore. This went on for 18 months. During that time she became pregnant with and delivered twins. I was not allowed to see them either! All of this stress brought on severe panic attacks. In desperation I sought medical advice and also joined a local support group, which fortunately for me was for grandparents who are denied access to their grandchildren!! My point is, Can you find simliar support for yourself in your situation? Or make an appointment to see a counsellor? You need this. It helps to talk about these problems with understanding professional people and people who are experiencing similar problems. Don't try and cope with this stress alone. I know that you do not want a confrontation with your daughter in law because you do not want to risk being denied seeing your grandchildren. I can fully understand this but you need to get some help, relief and guidance for your self.
I now see my daughter and all of the grandchildren but I can't forgive my daughter in my heart. I doubt I ever will. She does not know I feel this way toward her as I hide it. I no longer trust her but as long as I keep my mouth shut, I know I can see my grandchildren any time and they are so precious to me. If you want to talk or have more questions, please email me. I would love to help.
References :

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/03/sunday-six-march-2nd-2008.html

Rosie — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:51:00 -0000

is it just me or do the best-dressed girls in Seventeen never seem to fit the bill or fill the shoes? By that, I mean that they never seem to be on the cutting edge of what fashion is. But that is just me. I hope you get in, that'd be so exciting! In this case, I know you'd fit the bill.

As for the tagging thing, I decided to post my 6 unimportant facts, haha.

- Rosie

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/03/sunday-six-march-2nd-2008.html

Rosie — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:56:00 -0000

BTW, I LOVE YOUR BLOG! The best of luck with the internship, school, everything.
I've linked back to your blog as well.

Re: Shopping with the enemy…

Rosie — Sun, 11 Sep 2005 00:05:09 -0000

Hey Sidin...
Remember your old fans... ? :)

Btw, you changed your picture!!

Which one are you? The clown or the other? :)

Do tell!! Lovely post... I completely relate to your friend...

Re: Leave of absence…

Rosie — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 03:53:58 -0000

Hey Sid...
Long time... come on and give us one more 'Travails...'

... And I'll buy your book. You know, when you think about it, I'd buy your book whatever it was... so atleast for your first book, you have some hope...

Get cracking Mallu boy!!

PS. ARE you still with Rosa? Who IS Rosa?

Re: What is the Etymology of La Rioja?

Rosie — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:14:12 -0000

Although there are a variety of explanations for La Rioja, I am willing to accept that all theories contain some truth. Nonetheless, I enjoyed my visit to El Ciego and the Marques de Riscal winery five years ago. I plan to keep reading about La Rioja, traveling there, and drinking its wines. Thank You!

Re: IE users…

Rosie — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 11:37:00 -0000

I thought this blog was going to be about annoying people who use "i.e." when they actually mean "e.g.". I was a bit disappointed when I read this instead. A day late. Because i've got IE and it didn't work yesterday.

Re: I'm making a scrapbook for my baby, any ideas?

Rosie — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 21:25:30 -0000

Here is the HP activity center´s link...there are good ideas and projects

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/acCategory?l... :

Re: Fish Lips Recycled Wrapping Paper

Rosie — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:46:24 -0000

Nice! I also like to save newspapers from when I travel (recently, Uganda and now in S Korea) and wrap gifts in another language! You can also pickup free Japanese/Chinese/Korean papers at your local asian market.

Re: Run Your Car Into The Ground: It's Cheaper

Rosie — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 05:16:12 -0000

I agree with the idea that bikes are best; they are the main mode of transportation for us. But, we are about to buy a 14 year old car for $300 just for those occasions where it really is unrealistic to take the bikes (going hiking in the mountains 50 miles away with only freeway roads to get there...) We'll take good care of it and when we move back to the US hopefully we can sell it to someone else who can continue its life.

Re: 21 Things You Didn't Know You Could Recycle

Rosie — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:47:02 -0000

A reuse idea: Use discarded cabinet doors (every construction site has a few that don't work out) and glue photos or magazine pics for a cheap and very nice looking framed peice of art.

Re: BuyGreen: Women's Jeans

Rosie — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:36:23 -0000

Although I think it is great that you have found these jeans, I prefer to buy mine at a resale shop. Give a pair of jeans (or any other clothes) a second life and as a special benefit you'll already know how they'll fit after being washed!

Re: Guide to Green Houses Down Under

Rosie — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:55:32 -0000

Remember that this is an Australian guide so some of the information will change depending on your hemisphere. Ex: in Australia (ad the rest of the S Hemisphere) the north side of the house soaks up most of the sun. In the N Hemisphere it is the opposite.

This is a great guide and I will certainly reference it in the future!

Re: Birthdays Without Pressure

Rosie — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:53:15 -0000

One of my biggest fears about having children is how to raise them without all the excess. When I was a child I remember coming back to school after christmas holdiays and all the 6th graders would comapre their haul over the break. How silly! How do you combat a national culture of excess and greed? I guess this site is one step in the right direction.

Re: Composting toilets: Ready for Prime Time?

Rosie — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 07:50:35 -0000

Thanks for the great article! When my husband first said that he wanted to put composting toilets in our house I made the "ewww how disgusting!" face. But, after researching the environmental and economic reasons (not to mention all that nirtogen rich compost) I am looking forward to educating others about the benefits of composting toilets with our own home as an example!

Re: Survey: What Do You Feed Your Dog?

Rosie — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:06:06 -0000

I didn't vote because our dog food is in between your two store bought options. Bought specifically for our dog but nothing special. Not the cheapest and not all natural etc etc. IAMS.

Re: Recycled Paper Ceramic Speakers: Can You Hear Me Now?

Rosie — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:32:22 -0000

this would be an interestng thing to try out... It looks like you can just mix clay in with the paper (like when making homemade paper) and when it is mostly dry just form it as seen above. I would like to try it out just to see how well it works. They certainly wouldn't use any phantom power!

Thanks a lot!

Re: Just For the Love of It: Walking from UK to India With Zero Money

Rosie — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 03:22:08 -0000

What a great idea! I hope that this works out for him!

I also hope that he has better walking shoes...

Re: Wearing a Piece of the Titanic

Rosie — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 03:09:32 -0000

"Is it waterproof?" And does it come with a lifeboat?

Come on guys, look at the post:

"Talk about gimmicky... not to mention inefficient (just imagine the amount of energy it takes to extract the necessary components)."

Treehugger knows quite well that this is a silly ploy to get people's hard earned $$$. I just can't beleive they had the cajones to do that.

Re: VIDEO S&WFF: Dream People of the Amazon

Rosie — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 03:00:39 -0000

Well more power to them for sticking up to the oil companies! The last thing that we need is for more oil to be available for ubrning while the beautiful forest is destroyed.

thank you Achuar tribe.

Re: International Treaty or Choose-Your-Own Climate-Change Plan?

Rosie — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:13:28 -0000

I can't wait for the next election. Living in South Korea where people want to know where your from makes things so embarassing. When the South Korean mission group was kidnapped the general feeling was that the US would have to help them get out of the mess, since the US made the mess in the first place.

This charade is just one more example of how "the most powerful country in the world" is making a first class ass of itself.

One day I wont be embarassed to be an American.

Re: U.S. Navy Barracks' Swastika Formation to be Camouflaged

Rosie — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:03:35 -0000

I understand all of the opinions mentioned here, but just because the swastika was used by the nazis doesn't mean that it isn't in use by all the buddhists out there. I live in South Korea and the swastika is all over the city where I live.

Who says that there aren't buddhists in America, Canada or England?

I think that this could be an opportunity to educate the public about what it represents. Why should 20 years of misuse destroy thousands of years of history?

I'm glad they are using this opportunity to use solar panels. If they are going to do something that might as well be it!

Re: Wal-Mart to Sell Only Concentrated Laundry Detergent Category by 2008

Rosie — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:53:01 -0000

Well, atleast they are doing something, and Walmart is big enough that they can drag other companies with it. Maybe Target will want to one-up Walmart?

Re: Young Marketing Whiz Creates Lemonade for Chimp Aid

Rosie — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:35:30 -0000

This is wonderful! I'm so glad to see that she had a desire to make a difference and instead of feeling that one person couldn't do much she went out and not only earned money for the cause but probably brought awareness to many people who wouldn't have even thought of it.

You go girl!

Re: There's Plenty of Grey Area in Living Green

Rosie — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:18:20 -0000

Good work Vanessa! I hate when people go for the all-or-nothing idea. My husband is a vegetarian and so often there are people who hear why he's vegetarian and ask why he isn't taking it a step further (such as going vegan) when they themselves aren't doing a thing!

Each of us need to do our part, but the hypocrites and extremists need to lay off and maybe look at themselves with the same critical eye.

Re: Sexy Cycling NYC?

Rosie — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:50:56 -0000

Oh how exciting! Thanks for sharing! I hope that this does become the new eco trend and makes its way to Texas. (Kinda unlikely since we have the space for big cities and lots of cars, or so they feel)

Keep us updated!

Re: Wal-Mart's Eco-efforts - Mainstream Green or Pipe Dream?

Rosie — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:51:45 -0000

Although I do feel that it is hard for a mega-giant like WalMart to really be green, this same fact lends them to the possibility of making a big difference. When you have thousands of stores and millions of customers you do a lot of business. On such a large scale even the smallest change can make a big difference.

But, when you are a mega-giant, why go for a small change when you can go big? Why not ask suppliers to reduce packaging (do those cookies really need to be individually wrapped, put in a plastic tray and then wrapped again?). This is just one example of the type of thing that WalMart has to strong arm to make companies (which otherwise might not have reformed) change their ways to a greener design.

Another idea, while I'm at it, is to have them charge for plastic bags while selling canvas or other alternatives at the register (like ikea). They can push it as their effort to reduce the plague of plastic. I know that's unlikely since they're supposed to be the bargain superstore, but it's a dream...

Re: Demolition by Stupidity

Rosie — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:27:45 -0000

I was so excited when I saw the Post button changed to Post an intelligent and civil comment- thanks for that guys!

Re: Samsung Says: Water-Powered Hydrogen Micro Fuel Cell on the Way, We Promise

Rosie — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:13:19 -0000

Does this mean that the phone won't go on the fritz if I drop it in the toilet? tee hee!

Re: Obama Steps It Up On Climate Change

Rosie — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:51:39 -0000

First let me preface by saying that I'm an Obama supporter, a Christian and an environmentalist.

In my personal experience, having worked in a Christian non-profit organization for over three years, a large part of the people who have their heads in the sand when it comes to climate change and all the other environmental problems are Christians. I tried to tell my coworkers about The Inconvenient Truth and one of the ladies said that she would do anything other than listen to what Al Gore had to say.

So, I think that he is reaching out to the people who need to hear it in their own language, if you will. Go for it Obama!

Re: Number of the Day: 5

Rosie — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:51:57 -0000

Well, now I feel even better about the fact that I'm too lazy to put on my makeup except for VERY special occasions!

Re: Strida 5: The World's Simplest Folding Bike

Rosie — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:10:00 -0000

I don't know where it's shipping to in your info, but my husband bought this two weeks ago and he LOVES IT! (we live in South Korea and everything seems to come out earlier here) It really is as fast and simple to fold as it says and is a good ride. It's 3K from our home to work and he it is totally comfortable for him. We bought it for daily riding but also so he can take it on the subway or high speed train.

When folded you can roll it right along with you (instead of having to carry it like most folding bikes) and is much easier to manage than every other bike that we tried.

The bike is suitable for people 5 ft 4 in to 6 ft 4 in. James is 6 ft and he's not sure if it really is ok for someone taller, but suits him just fine. The creator of the strida is 6 ft 4 in, so I guess that he probably wanted a folding bike that would fit tall people. Of course, that means that shorties are out of luck including me- I'm 4 ft 10 and there is NO WAY I can ride it safely. Believe me, I tried...

It cost about $520 US when we bought it in Korea if anyone wants a ballpark on the cost.

So, we have had a great experience with the Strida 5 and totally recommend it.

Re: It Slices, It Dices: Desk/Bookshelf Combo. Think About It

Rosie — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:17:19 -0000

I totally agree with the two previous posts- you can easily break up a large space this way (my sister and I shared bedrooms when we were younger and used bookcases to split the space) plus, it has the added function of being useful and interesting to look at!

And ditto on the falling books!

Re: Ask TreeHugger: Leave Your Shoes at the Door

Rosie — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:15:05 -0000

We live in South Korea and it was hard for me to get used to taking my shoes off. I'm a sandals wearer and people also thought that I was strange for not wearing socks...

One reason for taking off shoes in Asia is that people still sit on the floor at a low table to eat and some also use bed rolls and sleep on the floor. Why would you track in the dirt from outside and put it where you eat and sleep?

I was leaving my home with a Korean friend when I remembered something in the house. I just ran in and got it (without taking off my shoes) and my friend looked horrified! I guess I still have some behavioural adjustments to make. But, I do think that when we get back to the US we'll keep the shoes off policy.

Re: Survey: Do You Preheat Your Oven?

Rosie — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:25:11 -0000

I'm in Korea where ovens are quite uncommon, so at the moment I don't use one at all.

Back in Texas we had a wood burning oven for baking bread, pizzas, potatoes, etc. So that we did have to preheat ;)

Re: Preserves Become Ideology in a Jar

Rosie — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:22:57 -0000

Oh thanks for this! I love canning and making jams, etc. I've been doing this for a few years now and all I did was research online when I wanted to do something new. I'm 25 and never had any exposure to this type of thing before, but food just tastes so much better this way and it's become one of my favorite things to do.

Re: Cool Hunting Green A.K.A. Cool Green Stuff

Rosie — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:44:40 -0000

Great find! This is definitely on my wish list!

Re: Survey: How Do You Drink Your Water?

Rosie — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:17:39 -0000

I use bottled water (giant 5 gallon container) because the city water pipes are old and I don't trust them. I live in Korea and even if I had access to water testing info I can't read it! The Koreans at the school said not to drink the water right from the tap and I trust them.

When I move to a place where I can install a filter I'm going that route.

Re: Bring on the Indestructible, Light Suitcase

Rosie — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:45:55 -0000

Having lugged my luggage through Africa and now Asia my luggage will also need to be replaced soon. The airlines don't care about keeping our luggage in tact as much as we do!

Keep us posted!

Re: Fresno State Installs 1.1 Megawatts Of Solar

Rosie — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:41:54 -0000

Brilliant! Covered parking in exchange for solar power!

Now those are Bulldogs with brains.

Re: The Future IS Mud: Earth Architecture In Africa (And Lots Of Other Places)

Rosie — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:22:50 -0000

My husband and I have been taking steps to build our own home out of mud. We're going to Thailand for a workshop over the winter break. Maybe another year we can go to the Terra Conference!

Re: Restaurant Built Out of Toilet parts

Rosie — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:12:22 -0000

Well, I say thanks for posting this!

It shows how things can be reused and recycled.

It encourages others to think a little more out of the box. Although this idea is a little strange, maybe it will inspire someone else to do something just as creative and more easily accepted.

This is certainly Treehugger in my book. Even if they didn't reuse all the toilets it can show us what COULD be done. We can all take the next step in the thought process without Lloyd spelling it out for us.

Plus, it was certainly funny- particularly the, um, ice cream...

Thanks again for the post!

Re: Wall Street Journal Attacks the Rich Again

Rosie — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:33:18 -0000

I know that they're rich and they can pay for it, but as they say in Spiderman "With great power comes great responsibility" What greater power is there is the US than being filthy stinking rich?

I strongly feel that people in this situation shouldn't see themselves as above conservation but champions of it. Most people can't afford to put solar panels on their homes, collect and purify water for drinking and put in composting toilets, but the people who can afford it don't seem to think these issues apply to them.

I am, of course, not talking about those who have picked up the coservation cross. I know that there are plenty of those people as well, but we naturally criticize more than we praise.

Re: Santa Monica Mea Culpa

Rosie — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:40:54 -0000

I have to disagree with Brendan and go with Lloyd; I think this thing is wonderful. In a city with so many cars you need to build parking structures up and not out (I'm from Texas and they cut down the trees to put flat parking lots). I think the structure is useful and beautiful and I certainly appreciate their attempt to draw the community to the area by making it a multi-function structure.

Hooray for such a visually intriguing and green building! Now all they need are some bike racks out front for parking human powered transport....

Re: Stickers For Those Jerks Who Park in Bike Lanes

Rosie — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:02:16 -0000

Wow, so lots of comments on this one! We live in S Korea where people park in bike lanes, crosswalks, sidewalks,, you name it. The police don't really care to help foreigners sometimes and they don't really care about this problem anyway.

So,,, a friend of mine took the protective cover off one handlebar and when he rides past he leans in... he figures the cost of the damage repair would be close to that of a ticket.

I certainly would do anything like that, but if it keeps someone from parking their car so a mom has to push her stroller into the street, than I don't care.

Re: Survey: Should One Buy Eco-Clothing?

Rosie — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:29:15 -0000

I voted on the last one because the vast majority of my clothing is purchased from garage sales and resale shops. But, I'd actually say that's eco clothing because the clothing is given a second life, doesn't waste my precious money (so I don't have to waste time and energy making more), and the clothes are just around the corner so the fuel cost of giving those clothes a second life (and keeping them out of the dumpster) is minimal.

Re: Trying Out The Asus EEE PC

Rosie — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:55:32 -0000

My hubby and I are Mac users (love love all around) but it is SO expensive, so we only have the one laptop (we've abandoned desktop computers for life).

I want one of these because we like to travel a lot (live in Asia right now) and don't want to risk our Mac being lost or stolen on vacation just because we wanted to upload photos to the web or send e-mails to family.

We have the mac for all the heavy lifting, I want this for uber-portable light surfing or skyping family on the go (I'd get the one with the webcam). Since I walk and bike almost everywhere I don't have to worry about damaging it on bumpy roads or the weight of carrying it in my bag.

I'm waiting for Asus to make one with a bigger screen (which demand will force them to do I'm sure) and then I'll be happy. If this laptop gets stolen in Cambodia I'd be more upset about losing the photos than the laptop.

Thanks for the great review!

Re: Survey: What Are You Doing Boxing Day?

Rosie — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:32:53 -0000

I'm in Korea where they don't celebrate Boxing day and Christmas is more of a date day then a holiday to spend with family. Unfortunately I caught a cold on christmas, so today I'm at home because I'm sick!

Re: No More (Than 48) Wire Hangers! EVER!

Rosie — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:00:16 -0000

My husband is a University teacher here in South Korea and these hangers are EVERYWHERE! Especially for teachers who have suits dry cleaned (as infrequently as possible), you can't get rid of them fast enough. I reuse them, but with a tiny home there isn't much space for hanging things anyway.

This is a great way to reuse something if the dry cleaner just wont take the darn things back...

Re: Soda Stereo Asks Fans to Donate One Day of their Lives

Rosie — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:14:23 -0000

I'm really excited about this- I think this is one great way that people can use their 'fame powers' for good and not evil. Plus, time and personal involvement is so much more meaningful than money for the recipient. If someone gets involved in volunteering they hopefully will feel how rewarding it is and how much one person can do. Then maybe they'll do it again and bring a friend...

Re: Succulent Landscaping Plants Gain Popularity For Drought Tolerance and Fire Resistance

Rosie — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:23:12 -0000

We're from Texas where we have lots of succulents and I enjoy the majesty of scale some can get. A blue agave (the one the use to make tequilla in mexico) in my Mother's yard is about 7 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It's big, beautiful and takes care of its self in the Texas desert.

Re: The Water Cube, Bubble-Clad Olympic Wonder

Rosie — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:22:53 -0000

I don't know about the other buildings, but I sure like the bubble one!

Re: Thoreau Inspires High School in the Woods

Rosie — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:21:51 -0000

Wow, makes me wish I were in High School again...

That's really awesome.

Re: When is a Tree More Than Just a Tree

Rosie — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:18:45 -0000

Although I appreciate the inspirational and historical value of the tree (I read the diary as a girl) I don't think that we should try to stop the natural process of the tree's life cycle. The tree is going to die. I love that they have 6 graft trees growing and obviously they are planning to replace it one day. Instead of spending $100,000 to build a metal corset, take it off life support and plant it's child.

I think that it is just as beautiful to show the new life coming from the original tree. It's a fine example of how her life is making a difference even in the new generation.

Re: Can the Composting Porto-Potty Solve Israel's Water Woes?

Rosie — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:54:57 -0000

Hooray humanure! I'm so glad that they're taking this step. Maybe once the rest of the world shows that this works then the US wont shun it so much (hoping hoping).

It's just silly to take perfectly good water and contaminate it with human waste. Although the middle east has a continual water crisis on their hands, we all need to focus on water conservation and getting rid of this practice is a big step in the right direction.

Re: Georgia Considers Redrawing State Boundary To Get Access To Tennesse River

Rosie — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:59:56 -0000

This seems to me to be an obvious grab for water- not land. They want Tennessee to freak out and say "NO! you can't have our land and water!" so GA can just say, "Ok, then how about we just run up a little bitty pipe and take some water?"

It's like a teenager asking her mom if she can get a tattoo and when she freaks asking if she can get her ears pierced instead.

Re: Survey: Is the Economy Affecting Your Shopping Habits?

Rosie — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:09:42 -0000

I agree with Craig- I already spend as little as possible, so how can I cut back any more?

Plus, even though I'm American I don't live in the US, so the only way it affects me is a better exchange rate when I send a wire transfer to pay my bills.

Re: An Electric Car That Dives Underwater: The Rinspeed sQuba

Rosie — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:24:59 -0000

I wouldn't want to dry the thing after a dip...

Hope the seats aren't leather!

Re: Nike Talks Trash With Shoe Made From Manufacturing Waste

Rosie — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:33:29 -0000

You know, I may not think this is the best idea and I certainly don't have a high opinion of Nike, but this is a great way to reach out to the younger generation who aren't paying attention to the environment. Even if the shoe itself isn't what some people call green it is better than what kids buy right now and it raises a social and environmental issue in the minds of the people who sill some day be in charge of the planet.

There will always be these fancy sports shoes- why not have one that attempts to be green and raises the green flag?

Re: Surprise, Surprise: Google Also a Big Fan of Cheap Electricity

Rosie — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:28:51 -0000

Although this is a power intensive industry, think about how much fossil fuels are saved by the internet.

I do almost all of my gift shopping from my computer (yes, I buy Christmas and birthday presents). I don't have to drive to three store looking for what I want, go home and package it and then drive to the post office to mail it. I go on the computer, find what I want and have it shipped right to them. (all my family lives in a different country)

If I want to send something to someone I have to ship it across the world which, depending on the materials may be its second world wide trip. Instead I can buy some thing that is already in the USA and have it delivered within a much closer range.

Re: The Dirt on Rammed Earth

Rosie — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:13:57 -0000

I too plan to build my home with earth some day, but rammed earth has certainly been removed from my list of possibilities. After working on a foundation for only two days I was too sick of it to continue (finished the foundation with stacked rock).

It is a very very time and energy intensive process. If you had a pneumatic device it would be better, but we were in the jungle in Thailand with no such luxury (or any power source).

I agree that the pictures are beautiful and I love thermal mass earth homes, but I'll go for cob an day. It's more fun and you can build much faster.

Re: Survey: What Do You Do With Your Garbage?

Rosie — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:26:38 -0000

I live in Asia where it is common practice for everyone to separate their trash into food waste, plastics, cans, paper, glass and trash. I assume that the organic material is composted. In Korea and Thailand I have seen the same practice. I sure would like for this to become common place in the US.

Re: Survey: Tell us about Tenure

Rosie — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:15:08 -0000

We rent an apartment in Korea and are getting ready to build a cob house in Texas (within biking distance of the city)

Re: Price Controls on Gasoline in Certain Asian Countries

Rosie — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:46:21 -0000

I currently pay about $7 US per gallon here in South Korea. I live in the 6th smallest city but there are so many cars that you spend most of your time idling in line to go through a light. Often it is faster to take the bike! The only reason that I drive to work is that there are no bike paths or sidewalks for the second half of the trip (there are some in most of the city) and Korean drivers are NUTS. Driving in the street is really suicide.

Re: A Picture is Worth... And You Thought Gas Was Expensive Before?

Rosie — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:13:05 -0000

It took me a while to realize how much I'm paying for gas in asia since it's in Korean Won and in Liters (I still am not used to liters and kilometers...) But when I found out I was paying $7 a gallon I was glad I do most of my travel by bike!

Re: Survey: Do You Like Daylight Saving Time?

Rosie — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:58:42 -0000

I don't live in the US so all it does is confuse me about when it's ok to Skype my family back home... Ditch it!

Re: Cyclist Awareness Test

Rosie — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:58:06 -0000

Wow, that is a good ad. I hope it has the desired effect.

Re: It's Time to Mother Nature

Rosie — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 07:44:29 -0000

I see this as the ultimate act of free speech. I applaud you!

Re: Survey: Should Bike Lanes Be Separated From Traffic?

Rosie — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:46:08 -0000

I live in Daejeon, South Korea and, since this is not Seoul, I can get almost anywhere by riding on the very wide sidewalks or the separate bike lanes that follow the river (separated from the road by about 1/4 Km and a 50 m drop).

Korea is also trying to encourage pedestrian and bike traffic. The biggest problem here seems to be that motorbikes use the sidewalk and bike lanes, scaring me to bits when I'm riding home at night.

Re: Airlines Shaving Costs Everywhere They Can

Rosie — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:53:00 -0000

Since I live in the other side of the world, I hope that buzz saw is wrong. My husband and I go home to see our families for 3 months out of the year and it is hard enough to save up the money for the flight. They talk about empty or half empty planes, but that is never my experience.

Re: Riding a Better Bus

Rosie — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:10:17 -0000

As someone who commutes daily by bike and then bus, I can really appreicate their effort to improve the bus riding experience. What is funny to me is that San Francisco had the best public transit I've ever experienced in the US.

Re: What Happens When Gasoline Exceeds US$7.00 Per Gallon?

Rosie — Thu, 08 May 2008 22:50:53 -0000

My husband and I are flying home to visit family this summer and our biggest expense (besides flying from Asia to america) will be fuel.

Fuel is at 1,690 won a liter here in Korea, which is about $7 a gallon. When a huge dump truck almost killed me in our car we decided that it's better for the environment, cheaper, and SAFER to ride our bikes everywhere. Take a towel and drink some water.

Re: Photos of Panda Bear Growing Up, First Three Months

Rosie — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:19:27 -0000

AWWWW!

Thanks for that Michael.

Re: Brita Water Filter Ad Campaign Provokes Strong Reactions

Rosie — Sun, 18 May 2008 00:18:57 -0000

In the US I don't buy bottled or use a filter, I think our tap is just fine. But in Korea the story is different. The water itself is fine, but the pipes are corroded and so metals get into the water. We use a water filter pitcher (can't install anything) but if we had children I'd probably have a test done to compare bottled to the filtered water. Whatever came out better I'd use for my baby.

Just because you get bottled water doesn't mean it has to be the tiny 500 ml bottles though. A very common 'bottled water' source is the water delivery service with the refillable 50 Litre bottles.

Re: Teen Finds Way to Decompose Plastic Bags in Just 3 Months!

Rosie — Sat, 24 May 2008 23:47:02 -0000

Per Scott: I don't see this as some trying to be lazy, this is someone trying to solve the issue of unmeasurable tons of waste, including plastic, filling our world. If we can find a way to turn the unlimited waste into water, compost, etc then we can have a healthier planet.

Re: Why Top Gear got it ALL WRONG in 'Prius vs. BMW M3'

Rosie — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:42:03 -0000

The headline is a bit sensationalistic (well, 10,000x less than anything on Drudge or HuffPo), but the post is well reasoned and I learned a few things. Thanks!

Re: Chris Jordan Puts Consumer Waste In Perspective Through Photography at West Coast Green 2008

Rosie — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:47:31 -0000

I saw an interview of his almost a year ago on Stephen Colbert- check it out!

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/111474/october-11-2007/chris-jordan

Re: A new era in Chicago

Rosie — Tue, 15 May 2007 17:06:01 -0000

a BILLION in new "taxes" for the airport???!!!!
something has got to give here

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/07/two-week-giveaway-sex-and-city-complete.html

Rosie — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:15:38 -0000

I've twittered, commented on fb, now I'm here. It's like being married.. so many hoops to jump through and could still be unrewarded...trying so hard to get things right and maintain my individuality!

Re: GIVEAWAY: Apple's Brand New iPhone 3GS!

Rosie — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:15:03 -0000

did you call my name? just pegging out the washing then I'll be right back...

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/06/standard-giveawaytwitter-giveaway.html

Rosie — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:13:55 -0000

am i in with the in crowd?

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/06/standard-giveawaytwitter-giveaway.html

Rosie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:36:11 -0000

his season's must have...

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/06/giveaway-princess-protection-program.html

Rosie — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:27:14 -0000

great one for a girlie sleepover....put my name in the hat, please

Re: TWITTER GIVEAWAY: TiVo HD!

Rosie — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:19:21 -0000

yes please...

Re: TWITTER GIVEAWAY: TiVo HD!

Rosie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:19:50 -0000

me please

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/06/giveaway-update-iphone-3g.html

Rosie — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:09:27 -0000

still trying to focus.. where is the update? have I won?

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/05/giveaway-secret-life-of-american.html

Rosie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:01:23 -0000

house full of teenagers here.....
this would be much appreciated

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/05/one-month-giveaway-ipod-touch.html

Rosie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:52:23 -0000

have I won yet?

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/05/giveaway-jeeves-wooster-complete-series.html

Rosie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:00:05 -0000

entered

Re: TWITTER GIVEAWAY: iPhone 3G 16GB Version!

Rosie — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:31:26 -0000

still tweeting

Re: TWITTER GIVEAWAY: iPhone 3G 16GB Version!

Rosie — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:06:28 -0000

Wow! this iphone would solve all my problems. Or give me more. I am already addicted to the phone I have. LOL

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/04/giveaway-chandi-chowk-to-china.html

Rosie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:04:28 -0000

pass the popcorn
great film

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/01/giveaway-ipod-touch.html

Rosie — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:56:00 -0000

good luck to every one

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2008/10/giveaway-ipod-touch.html

Rosie — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:56:00 -0000

Great prize would love to give this to my grandson for Christmas good luck to everyone

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/03/wordless-wednesday.html

Rosie — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:26:00 -0000

They are braver than I am!!
Oh my goodness - twins on the way. How wonderful! Happy WW!

Re: http://weightponderings.blogspot.com/2009/05/may-results-and-progress-pictures.html

Rosie — Sat, 30 May 2009 02:56:43 -0000

Wow you did great this month. I seen a HUGE difference in your stomach area and your face. Keep up the great work!