Green Thursday: Favre didn't 'really' want to be traded

The statement from Brett Favre posted to the Green Bay Packers Web site was meant to clarify reports which surfaced on FoxSports.com this weekend that say the future hall of famer told Packer General Manager Ted Thompson that he wanted to be traded after the Packers failed to acquire Randy Moss during the NFL draft.

"I was frustrated a couple weeks back when Randy Moss was traded to New England. I never wanted to be traded and I don't want to be traded. I want to be in Green Bay," Favre said in his statement.

He also added that he wants to finish is career as a Packer. "Sometimes when I get frustrated I let my emotions get the better of me," he said. Favre added that he is excited about the young talent on the team and about the improvements they are making. "I look forward to playing with this team and seeing what we can do. I think we can be pretty good."

He concluded that he is continuing his rehab in Mississippi following surgery on his ankles and that he plans to show up to camp in the best shape of his life.

Wow! Even for a sports-challenged guy like me, this is quite the 180. Whomever got to good ol' number 4 should be given a raise!

Usually every Green Thursday, LipsYard will deal with an issue vital to our global environment, but as we all know watching the local news, anytime 'the Favre' says anything, it's "BREAKING NEWS." Global warming can wait, this is da Packers , for criminy!

Green Thursday: World Water Day

Will you have your 8 glasses of water today, you ARE drinking that much water, aren't you?

Some aren't so lucky. Water scarcity already affects every continent and more than 40 percent of the people on our planet. The situation is being made worse by population growth, urbanization and the increases in domestic and industrial water use by people who live in more
developed areas.

As we take showers, wash our cars, and frolic in waterparks, consider that by 2025, more than 2.8 billion people worldwide will be living in water-stressed countries or regions.

In much of the world, the issue is not so much a lack of water, as gaining access to it. In many cases, it is a question of funding shortages, poor management and governance, unfair distribution and pricing of water, and the lack of political will to change the way in which we use and share water.

What can You do? Actively support governments, non-governmental organizations, private foundations and companies which make it a priority to conserve, recycle and protect water
resources, and deliver affordable water to people at every level of the community. Do your part to use water more efficiently, reduce pollution and protect the environment. Support funding initiatives that help to make these objectives possible. Everyone needs water and everyone needs to take responsibility.

The international observance of World Water Day grew out of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. Click HERE to learn more.

Every Green Thursday, LipsYard will deal with an issue vital to our global environment.

Green Thursday: Oh Poo!

Dye confirms problem with ballpark sewers (from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

"At least one sanitary sewer pipe from bathrooms at Miller Park could be misconnected to a storm sewer draining a stadium parking lot, allowing human fecal bacteria to flow into the Menomonee River...Colored dye poured into sinks inside the stadium was observed in a storm sewer about 10:21 a.m. Tuesday, said Peter R. Topczewski, water quality protection manager for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. Prior to that time, bathrooms inside a Milwaukee Police Department office in the basement of the stadium and a private suite on an upper level had been tested. By noon, the dye was seen flowing out of a storm sewer pipe that discharges to the river east of the stadium and south of I-94."

If they don't get this fixed by Brewers Opening Day (April 2) it'll mean porta potties at Miller Park.

Aren't there inspectors on these construction projects that sign-off on different stages? Is this my tax money hard at work? We had to have several inspections on our house remodel. Heck, the guy wouldn't even let us move back in because we didn't have locks on the bathroom doors.

You can do some testing yourself, check out this website.

Just pour the color down the toilet and wait for it to show up 'who knows where?' You can also dye test the rain run-off from your gutters.

Every Green Thursday, LipsYard will deal with an issue vital to our global environment.

Green Thursday: Turn down the heat and up your savings

Winter's not over yet, so there's still time to dial down your home's thermostat and save big money. The LipsYard home is currently at 64. Sound too cold? Put on a sweater Not only does this reduce the amount of fuel we're using, its cutting greenhouse gas emisions. Not buying into the global warming thing? There's also the greed factor, so popular with the conservative movement. We're saving money like mad. In fact, our energy bill monthly payment plan just took a dip for the coming year. Seems obvious, doesn't it? Check out the chart to see how much you can save.

Here's another reason to lower your thermostat setting: Your plants are healthier in the cooler air. You'll be healthier in the cooler air, too. Your body will burn a few more calories keeping you warm, helping you to lose weight and improve your general health.

Every Green Thursday, LipsYard will deal with an issue vital to our global environment.