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National Geographic Recycling Game is Green and Hyphy

I found this today, and was really impressed with National Geographic’s commitment to changing youth attitudes about the importance of recycling. In my experience, having fun with recycling and sustainability issues, is key to making the message stick that if we all make small lifestyle changes, a great good will come from it. [kml_flashembed movie=”http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/staticfiles/NGS/NGKids/Game/GameFiles/RecycleRoundUp/ngk_recycle_game.swf?rand=79030.14726957024″ …

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Opening Night Party, The Fantastic Solution to Global Warming – Pete Ippel

This is a quick once-around of “The Fantastic Solution to Global Warming and Other Conundrums” at Icthus Gallery in San Francisco. Thanks to Mark for the video.The Fantastic Solution to Global Warming and Other Conundrums – Pete Ippel from Hypermodern – Pete Ippel on Vimeo. The show is open until May 31st, 2008 so if …

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Pete Ippel’s Art show Featured in SFweekly

I got a really nice writeup Wednesday in the SFWeekly…Thanks to Hiya Swanhuyser for the article. Pete Ippel is a modern exponent of a long-standing tradition: the bro artist. Think of athlete-philosophers like Jack Kerouac, Richie Tenenbaum, both Jack Johnsons, or Muhammad Ali…Ippel surfs, plays basketball, and his video work explores issues such as hands-free …

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Pete Ippel Celebrates Five Years as the San Francisco Ballet Residence Manager

Over the past five years, I’ve been working very hard to make Jackson Manor very livable and professional, and I’m happy to say that with all the support, it’s been a great learning process, and ultimately a resounding success. Nearly 20 dancers have gone on to San Francisco Ballet and scores more are professional dancers …

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Press Release: “The Fantastic Solution to Global Warming and Other Conundrums” An art show by Pete Ippel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “The Fantastic Solution to Global Warming and Other Conundrums” An art show by Pete IppelMay 16-31, 2008Opening Reception: Friday, May 16, 6-9 p.m. with DJ music and indoor-jumping photo souvenirs for guests. EDITORS: You, your reporters and photographers are welcome to cover the event. Icthus Gallery 1769 15th Street (between Valencia and …

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