Archive for the ‘Tips’ Category

1. Greasemonkey repository at Google Code:
Started by Mihai Parparita, a Google employee (though unaffiliated with Gmail), this Google Code repository has some of the coolest and most functional Gmail scripts for Greasemonkey, an add-on for Firefox. Scripts for adding colors to labels, saving searches and even integrating Gmail + Google Reader can all be found [...]

1. Pay attention to how you use water.
The little things can make a big difference. Every time you turn off the water while you’re brushing your teeth, you’re doing something good. Got a leaky toilet? You might be wasting 200 gallons of water a day. Try drinking tap water instead of bottled water, so you [...]

1. Vacation at a true eco-resort:
While plenty of island lodges, hotels and resorts claim environmental sensitivity, you’d be surprised how many confine their efforts to encouraging the re-use of towels. Ask about an establishments efforts before making a reservation. And if their answers dont impress you, book elsewhere.
2. Take nothing but pictures:
A seashell plucked from [...]