Moondoggirl Moomintoog comes to Tsidel's Cafe

Join us at Tsidel's Cafe on Friday July 31 at 6pm SLT for the smooth sounds of Moondoggirl Moomintoog. SL performer since February of 2008, MOON is a Minneapolis/Nashville songwriter that bridges the musical gap between genres with her own original songs and covers. From Lucinda Williams to Nina Simone, Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt, Shelby Lynne and Colbie Callait, to the Beatles and Bob Dylan, her strong vocals, unique originals and covers will move, groove, soothe and bruise you with her own brand of edgy  "country-blues," style.

If you ask Moon who her influences are, you will be surprised to learn she has a love for most genres of music, and they all come through in her writing. From Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Linda Rondstat, Sheryl Crow, Waylon Jennings and the Outlaws, Emmylou Harris, Bobbie Gentry and Dusty Springfield, Elvis Costello, Jonatha Brooke, Lyle Lovett, The Beatles, Patsy Cine,Billie Holliday and all the old jazz standards, and she says, “now there are so many new country influences too numerous to mention...”

Sustainable Living Library has a new exhibit!

The Sustainable Living Library has a new exhibit to raise awareness about the signs and systems of heart attacks, strokes, and common medical terminology. There are three interactive quizzes designed by a medical librarian and clinical advisory team. This is part of a real life research project to determine the effectiveness of gaming on consumer health, health care behavior, and decisions.

The exhibit is located on the library's front deck. While you're at the library be sure to see the Earth Day Exhibit on Water Resources created by real lif graduate library student Alliejnv Listern.

Etopia Photo Contest

We're celebrating the wonders and community of Etopia with a photo contest. Contestants may submit any photo on any theme and no limits on how many photos you enter. BUT please remember Etopia is a PG sim, so no adult content. The only requirement is that the photo must be taken in Etopia or Etopia Prime. Judging will be on the basis of creativity and artistry.

First Prize -- $1000L
Second Prize --  $500L
Third Prize -- $250L

Post your entries at http://www.flickr.com/groups/1414971@N23/.
You'll need a Flickr account, but you can create one on the spot there.

Deadline for entries is Thursday, May 13.  We'll announce winners on May 20.

Veterans' Opinions on Clean Energy

An interesting post on Greenbang caught my attention this morning. "A new poll conducted for VoteVets.org, an organisation of recent veterans that aims to be “the voice of the 21st century patriot,” finds that 73 per cent of veterans from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan want the US Congress to pass a new law in favour of fighting climate change and shifting to clean energy sources. A full 67 per cent also believe such legislation would help their own economic prospects."

Read more about it, Clean energy: It's not just for wussies and hippies anymore.

Earth Week 2010

Earth Week celebrations embrace shared values and celebrate our efforts toward creating a sustainable human presence on the Earth. Don't miss out on the fun. Learn a little. Be sure to stop by Etopia for the birthday party on Thursday, 22 April 2010. Dance, sing, eat, drink, and explore the unique features of our island community.

Department of Transportation Policy Shift

Bicycles and walkers are getting the consideration they deserve. This morning's NYTimes Green Inc Blog post, "Transportation Department Embraces Bikes, and Business Groups Cry Foul," reflects the Obama administration's commitment to supporting responsible practices that protect our environment, and IMHO, our economy.

Check out the post at Green Inc Blog and let us know what you think. And while you're online, take a ride on the bike trail at Etopia.