Studio Ghibli/Miyazaki goodness

I just watched Laputa - Castle In The Sky, an older film ('87) but after Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away, it's my favourite. A big part of it is probably that it's very steampunky with its air fortresses, kites and other anachrotech and because the story and background aren't as terribly off-the-wall as usual.

*envies nekofairy666 and raggedy_man who get to see the Ghibli museum*

Problematic energy saving lightbulbs

Yesterday, undyingking pointed out this article about the correct treatment of broken energy saving lightbulbs. Until then I had been unaware that they contain mercury which is quite a problematic substance if it's not handled properly, i.e. just dumped in the bin.

In an attempt to look into this further, I contacted ebulbshop.com where I get my CLF lightbulbs from, asking about tips for disposal and why isn't any easily accessible info about the mercury issue on their website.
I first got a quick blah response directing me to their website (which hasn't got any info I could find) and this website which deals with recycling of problematic products. After I complained about the lack of info about the potential environmental hazard of a product that is supposed to be good for the environment (by using less energy), I got another, rather impressive response, from the MD no less:
( Full email )

I was very impressed and will report on anything happening. I'd be happy if they include a clearly visible link to a page pointing out the potential hazard and disposal instructions.

(crossposted to greenlifestyle)

More cheese, Gromit?

Or not, as the case might be.
So they banned the advertising of cheese during the Simpsons but last time I saw it on SkyOne the show was still sponsored by Domino's which is hardly health food...

What about children's favourites like Wallace&Gromit? Will they be censored?

Silly!

WTF?

I'm slowly but surely scared to go to the US ever again

He had a hammer in his room? Get the f*cker, shoot him down, he's a terrorist. What about the lovely Chinese cleaver his mum undoubtedly has in her kitchen drawer?