I’ve had a quick look into which of the mobile operators let you sell your phone back to them. Turns out o2 have the lead in this area and operate o2 Recycle. Now, o2 was the first network in the UK to be allowed to sell Apple’s famous iPhone. A glance at the site suggests […]
DoGood – swap out annoying web ads with green messages
It’s increasingly common for people to try and block adverts on websites. To do this they’ll install some software that simply makes known ads appear as blank spaces when they visit websites. I guess people do this for a number of reasons. Some might just hate seeing ads when they browse. Others don’t like the […]
21 cute pictures for International Biological Diversity Day
The 22 of May is the International Day for Biological Diversity (aka IDB). It’s supported and promoted by The United Nations. The theme for the 2010 International Biological Diversity Day is “Biodiversity, Development and Poverty Alleviation” and we would like to support that by sharing 21 animal pictures. In Pure Spirit’s IDB suggested mascot International […]
After 300 years, the gray whale is back from the dead
Here’s some good news from earlier on this week. A gray whale has been sighted off the coast of Israel by Herzliya Marina. This is good news because the gray whale was previously thought to be extinct across the Atlantic Ocean. It’s shocking but good to find one in the Mediterranean Sea! The Grey Whale […]
The Gulf oil slick from space
NASA has published photos from its MODIS (ahem; that’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometre) from its Terra satellite of the Gulf of Mexico. The strange arm like curl is nothing other than the BP disaster. The oil silk from the well. These photos come to IPS via Tree Hugger and the excellent Michael Graham Richard. That’s […]
Space Monkey: It’s not a planet, it’s our home
Children forced to use death slide
I don’t know whether to be impressed or horrified. In stark contrast to UK’s health and safety laws check out this “death slide” made by workers in Bolivia. This is their way home. Please be aware that this video is a clip from Current TV’s Deadliest Journeys which is being distrubute as part of a […]
Pope in Edinburgh: Pope Benedict XVI’s itenary
The Pope will make his first trip to Britain since 1982 when Pope John Paul II made a hugely popular six-day tour. On September the 16th, Pope Benedict XVI will travel to Edinburgh and meet the Queen. During his visit he is also expected to visit Glasgow, London and Coventry. Where will the Pope visit […]
The Chinese zodiac in crayon
These ordinary crayons have been gracefully carved into the 12 symbols of the Chinese zodiac. The artist behind this clever feat is Diem Chau. She normally works in other materials but I’m glad she made a colourful exception with these crayons. In Pure Spirit What do you think? Aren’t they as beautiful as they are […]
Heidi Montag appoints intuitive psychic as manager
America reality TV star Heidi Montag (technically now Heidi Pratt since marrying Spencer Pratt) is in the news for replacing her manager with a psychic. The thing is; her manager was husband Spencer Pratt. Despite the severing of business ties the couple are remaining together. Heidi’s new manager is a bloke called Aiden Chase. He […]
