Last week Peru's government approved wind, solar, micro hydro, and biomass energy projects that will add 500 megawatts of clean, renewable energy, meeting 12% of the current electricity needs of the country.
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Popular Musician from Peru Releases Global Warming Themed Song and Video
One of Peru's most popular musicians has released an optimistic climate change anthem as the title track of his newest album Amazonas. While Pedro Suarez-Vertiz has produced numerous hits, he is also well known for writing socially conscious songs. For these reasons, he is a beloved musician and celebrity in Peru. He has also gained [...]
New Peewee Herman Show Getting Good Early Reviews on Twitter
For Pee-wee Herman fans like myself, last night was a big night. At Los Angeles' Club Nokia, a new incarnation of the Pee-wee Herman Show opened for a 4 week stage run. It marked one of the first times that actor Paul Reubens brought back his character in a serious way since the tragic cancellation of Pee-wee's television show in 1991 following his well-known quasi-private masturbation incident.
Funny Commercials from Peru
Whenever my wife and I come across a television program that highlights funny commercials from around the world we usually watch because they are good for a few laughs. In that spirit I'd like to share several old Peruvian commercials I found on YouTube. I'm sure there are more that I have missed, but I think these are pretty good.
500 Days of Summer Brilliantly Reinvents the Drab Romantic Comedy Genre
500 Days of Summer will be one of the top romantic movies for years to come. While it might not be starting off with the same buzz as popular romantic comedies like Amélie, Hitch, or The 40 Year Old Virgin, it seems more likely to become a well-referenced portrait of romance for young people during this era, much like Reality Bites and Singles were for Generation X in the 1990s.
Was David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive the Best Movie of the Decade?
I was shocked yesterday and then again today to discover that there are already some people saying Mulholland Drive was the best movie of the decade.
White House Pastry Team Makes Ridiculously Awesome Ginger Bread House
When someone recommended checking out the short video from http://www.whitehouse.gov I have added below about the White House's ginger bread house, I was curious but also skeptical. The house looks pretty lame on first glance.
Kids in Peru Delighted by Opening of Kilimanjaro Restaurant Café
About three weeks ago Kilimanjaro Restaurant Café opened in the Lima district of Surco. Decorated like a rainforest, Kilimanjaro Restaurant Café is a thrill for kids. Its large interior features numerous life-size animatronic animals that periodically come to life and put on a show. My wife and I decided to take our 2 year old [...]
NBC News Does Excellent Segment on Peru, Climate Change, and Water
NBC News ran a fantastic 3.5 minute segment last week about Peru's emerging water crisis. As the country's Andean glaciers melt, this will mean less water and electricity for everyone. We lived in Huaraz last year near the ice formerly known as the Pastoruri Glacier (shown in the video). It's a serious issue that's getting [...]
Photos of a Christmas Tree Powered by Bicycles, Wind, & Solar Power in Peru
On Friday I wrote about how the Lima district of San Borja planned to light an eco-friendly Christmas Tree using LED lights, wind power, solar power, and bicycles. As promised, here are several photos of the beautiful tree. Click here to see the rest of the photos on Greenupgrader
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