Boho Circus

Eco-Boho: Oceana by Ted Danson

 

Ted Danson appeared on NBC's Today Show this morning promoting his new book "Oceana."

 

The organization Oceana is the world's largest marine conservation group.  Ted Danson makes the point in his hopeful book that "of all the charitable giving in this country about 1% goes to the ocean, 99% to land-based charities.  But when you look at the surface of the earth those numbers are almost reversed. This is why this book is so timely."  He urged others to become e-activists so that they could tell their grandchildren that they did something about the endangered oceans.

Images via: plaza.ufl.edu, treehugger.com, clarklittlephotography, flickr.com, Zimbio

Japanese Street Style Fashion - Tokyo, Japan

It feels wrong to enjoy this beautiful day in Texas while so many suffer in Japan enduring an 8.9 earthquake, it's aftershocks and tsunami. My cousin Ryan and his wife Brandi live in the Kumamoto area of Japan (I hope I have that right.)  So, I was very worried about them until I found out that they were safe.  But my heart goes out to everyone there.  We love you Japan, be well!

So, Japan is on my mind and I decided to display the wonder, creativity and courage of the Japanese youth.  I have always been intrigued by the unique and courageous street fashion of Tokyo.  There are many fashion trends known by many names.  To the casual eye, they look alike.  However, they are very different from each other.  Harajuku named after the Harajuku shopping district in Tokyo was made famous by Gwen Stefani.  "Cosplay" or costume roleplay derives from anime and international motion pictures.  There are many other styles.  An interesting source is Japanese Streets. 

Images via:  stylefrizz, Japan Forum, greenteadesign.com, agitatto.com, flickr, haircuts.zonaco, flyingczechman.org

 

Eco-Boho: Please watch Earthlings

Images via:  Nasa, Squidoo, Flickr, Earthlings

Watching the impelling documentary, "Earthlings," was for me, a life-changing experience.  This amazing film is the hard-core evidence of inter-species warfare against the more gentle creatures of our planet.

I feel grateful towards those who have the courage to devote their lives to giving animals a voice.  Sincere thanks to Earthlings and those who created it!  Support them by purchasing the high-quality DVD at Earthlings.com.  If that doesn't make financial sense for you, at least view a free version here.  It will change your life.

2011 Zodiac Controversy. What's Your Sign?

New Zodiac 2011-Astrological Controversy. 13th Sign Ophiuchus? You decide.

Ophiuchus at utahskies.org

Is this the zodiac sign for Ophiuchus?

Since A Rosy Outlook designs zodiac pendants for those who believe in astrology, we are interested in the accuracy.  What a surprise when we heard that the zodiac signs have changed their dates! Have you always identified with your particular sign only to find that it has been changed? OK, what gives? 

Well, NBC's Today Show interviewed astronomer, Parke Kunkle, who said that there has been a shift in the earth's rotation since the zodiac was established thousands of years ago.  According to Kunkle, this shift creates a 13th sign for  the constellation Ophiuchus or "serpent bearer" which would represent those birthdays falling between Nov. 29 and Dec. 17. 

Orphiuchus image via:  ne.jp

 

So, what's your sign? With a 13th sign, all the zodiac signs would shift.  Below is the only chart I could find to show the new birthdate/zodiac order which does not convince me that the change will be accepted.  And, in fact, these dates don't match the Kunkle dates.

Image via:  mywoodworkingdesign.com

All of this seems like great material for Dane Cook and the late night comedians, but is there any truth to it?  People are upset, confused and angry out there on the Internet.  Many celebs say they won't switch.  ABC NEWS debunks the issue in their article here.  

There is no debate over whether the constellation Ophiuchus exists.  It does.  The debate is whether it should be included in the existing zodiac.  A famous astrologer in New York City, Lawrence Grecco, responds that astrology is based on time, not space.  Is this just an old argument between astronomers and astrologers?  

At this point, we're going to wait and see whether this new chart is real or a hoax.  What do you think? 

 

Zodiac soldered pendants by Avalon McKenzie at A Rosy Outlook