- Stratton Lawrence
Staff Writer
"Way back in the days when the grass was still green
and the pond was still wet
and the clouds were still clean,
and the song of the Swomee-Swans rang out in space...
one morning, I came to this glorious place."
—Dr. Seuss
Author Archives: Stratton Lawrence
LSD discoverer dies at age 102
April 30, 2008 – 2:50 pm
Albert Hoffman, the scientist who first isolated the chemical LSD, passed away yesterday.
Jambase.com published Erowid.com’s story about him, and the comments that ensued are hilarious.
Read them here. Favorites …
All Loving Liberal White Guy: This dude changed culture! Vietnam probably would have gone on until the 80’s had it not been for this dude. Rest […]
Santee Cooper execs get a big raise
April 28, 2008 – 4:38 pm
The top five executives at Santee Cooper are getting a collective $86,565 annual raise.
CEO Lonnie Carter’s boost of $29,991 (up to $404,756) is more than most teachers, or alt-weekly writers for that matter, make in an entire year.
The “ironic”(her words) part of it that company spokeswoman Laura Varn points out is that executives at private […]
DNR Open House this Saturday
April 28, 2008 – 4:25 pm
This got cut from City Picks:
At the Department of Natural Resource’s facility at the end of Fort Johnson Road, a few hundred scientists and researchers work tirelessly to monitor and protect our waterways, forests, and islands. Their jobs are likely among the most important (and fun) of anyone in the Lowcountry. This Saturday, they’ll be […]
Party to promote commercial recycling tomorrow - Open Bar!
April 25, 2008 – 12:37 pm
I just got this email and don’t know more about it, so I’m posting in full. Sounds fun. The organizer stressed the importance of RSVPing.
Come to this fundraiser this weekend to help subsidize recycling on the commercial level on the peninsula. It’s downtown in a phat house on Charles St. (off St. Phillips), […]
Going Out Greenly - Upcoming Eco-vents in Charleston
April 24, 2008 – 10:16 am
April 29 - Free Sustainable Home Renovation Workshop
The Sustainability Institute’s home renovation workshop will focus on easy-to-do suggestions for saving money, better health, and sustainability when renovating. Topics will include energy conservation, indoor air quality, moisture control, and native landscaping. Meet at The GreenHouse, 1441 East Montague Avenue in North Charleston. Call the Sustainability Institute […]
Furbabies from Texas + Dog Show, Shih Tzu Fundraiser, Pet Expo info
April 23, 2008 – 2:39 pm
That’s Nick the Shih Tzu. He was rescued from a puppy mill in Lexington County, and currently lives with his foster mom here in Charleston. You can read all about him and puppy mills in my story here.
Just after the paper went to press, we got word that the judge in Texas referenced in […]
Butts Out on the Beach? — Folly Beach considering a smoking ban
April 23, 2008 – 10:35 am
Last week, Folly Beach City Councilman Dave Stormer sent out a draft ordinance of a smoking ban to the other members of Council. The item will likely be on the agenda at Council’s May 27 meeting, just as North Charleston, the only other major municipality in the county without a ban, debates their own.
“I’m […]
Kinder Morgan charged with felony by U.S. attorney
April 22, 2008 – 3:34 pm
Kinder Morgan, the energy transportation company hoping to build a 20-acre coal pile along the Cooper River, was charged with another felony yesterday, this time for illegally dumping waste material in the ocean.
Read about it here and here.
DHEC recently issued them a draft permit to continue their Charleston operations on Shipyard Creek, and they are […]
12 Initiatives to Green the City of Charleston
April 22, 2008 – 3:06 pm
The Charleston Green Committee, only in existence for a few months so far, will present twelve immediate measures at 5 p.m. tonight that they recommend the City implement immediately. The group’s mission includes lowering the City’s greenhouse gas emissions 7 percent from 1990 levels by 2012.
This is a good list. Fortunately it doesn’t include clauses […]
Schools and youth groups — Win a free sail on the Spirit of South Carolina
April 21, 2008 – 11:10 am
I’m not sure how many of my direct readers this applies to, but if you know any teachers, Scout leaders, or youth group directors working with this age group, this sounds like a fun opportunity. There is also a meet and greet at the boat this Saturday, April 26, from 12-3 for people to meet […]
