We are stoked to offer some slick, new woven tags on all our products. We have just received a shipment of sandals and shoes at our San Francisco headquarters so the WEB store is fully stocked for your purchasing pleasure.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
New Woven Tags
New Woven Tags
We are stoked to offer some slick, new woven tags on all our products. We have just received a shipment of sandals and shoes at our San Francisco headquarters so the WEB store is fully stocked for your purchasing pleasure.
We are stoked to offer some slick, new woven tags on all our products. We have just received a shipment of sandals and shoes at our San Francisco headquarters so the WEB store is fully stocked for your purchasing pleasure.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Geothermal Energy in Indonesia: It's Heating Up
Geothermal Energy in Indonesia: It's Heating Up
During the last decade, Indonesia's government has tried to mitigate its' issues with deforestation, pollution and waste management reform as global pressure from environmental agencies continue to fume policy steam. An outsider may perceive Indonesia's effort to promote ethical and ecological legislation as reluctant; however, we must remember that Indonesia, the fourth most populous nation, still ranks high ( 100th out of 182 nations ) on the Corruption Perception Index. In order for Indonesia to be accredited as a legitimate democracy, political reform must occur. Considering its' scale in infrastructure development and the tumultuous inefficiencies adjoined to this sector, Indonesia's interest could likely preside in experienced foreign investors and private energy companies.
Indonesia is not often in our media stream. If so, it is usually bummer news of either another destructive earthquake, cyclone flooding, or even a chain smoking child. One particular news topic surfacing in Indo has been putting many, including myself, in an imaginative yet hopeful state. As mentioned, Indonesia is prominently known for its natural energy surges correlating to the underlying volcanic geology. Geothermal energy utilization has been on the scene throughout Indonesia since the Dutch colonial regime. Although that was 60 or so years ago, little progress in the renewable energy industry can be acclaimed for the elapsed time. Coal and oil have been the driving energy forces into the 21st century for Indonesia, but this may all change within the next decade. The government has willingly opened up to international energy companies for geothermal infrastructure expansion.
Indonesia has been reported to having the world's largest geothermal power potential with 28 gigawatts or 40% of currently known global geothermal sources (underground natural heat). The existing geothermal plants only supply 4% of the total potential. The financial investment cost to begin construction around a geothermal hot bed is not cheap thus the extremely high initial costs have been the deterrents for most international investors in the past. I would also include the dysfunctional Indonesian bureaucracy to also be a factor. One critical point to mention is that the government is beginning to realize the fragility that their nation is experiencing with further development. The government sees the necessity to diversify their energy sources and has just announced that it plans to spend 367 million US dollars (converted from rupiahs) to finance the construction of more renewable energy production facilities. 2/3 of this amount will be allocated for geothermal energy under a loan structure while the other 1/3 will be for micro-hydropower plants also under a loan structure. What is IMPORTANT to remember is that this money is not subjected exclusively to national companies which has been the Indonesian downfall in the past. Look for private, foreign companies to play a serious role. If this topic has sparked personal interest, please read two of the articles that I have linked below. There are many articles on this topic surfing the web right now, but these two provide an essential foundation.
For Future Energy, Volcanic Indonesia Bets on Heat : NPR
Geothermal Energy in Indonesia Heating Up : Global Intelligence Alliance
During the last decade, Indonesia's government has tried to mitigate its' issues with deforestation, pollution and waste management reform as global pressure from environmental agencies continue to fume policy steam. An outsider may perceive Indonesia's effort to promote ethical and ecological legislation as reluctant; however, we must remember that Indonesia, the fourth most populous nation, still ranks high ( 100th out of 182 nations ) on the Corruption Perception Index. In order for Indonesia to be accredited as a legitimate democracy, political reform must occur. Considering its' scale in infrastructure development and the tumultuous inefficiencies adjoined to this sector, Indonesia's interest could likely preside in experienced foreign investors and private energy companies.
Indonesia is not often in our media stream. If so, it is usually bummer news of either another destructive earthquake, cyclone flooding, or even a chain smoking child. One particular news topic surfacing in Indo has been putting many, including myself, in an imaginative yet hopeful state. As mentioned, Indonesia is prominently known for its natural energy surges correlating to the underlying volcanic geology. Geothermal energy utilization has been on the scene throughout Indonesia since the Dutch colonial regime. Although that was 60 or so years ago, little progress in the renewable energy industry can be acclaimed for the elapsed time. Coal and oil have been the driving energy forces into the 21st century for Indonesia, but this may all change within the next decade. The government has willingly opened up to international energy companies for geothermal infrastructure expansion.
Indonesia has been reported to having the world's largest geothermal power potential with 28 gigawatts or 40% of currently known global geothermal sources (underground natural heat). The existing geothermal plants only supply 4% of the total potential. The financial investment cost to begin construction around a geothermal hot bed is not cheap thus the extremely high initial costs have been the deterrents for most international investors in the past. I would also include the dysfunctional Indonesian bureaucracy to also be a factor. One critical point to mention is that the government is beginning to realize the fragility that their nation is experiencing with further development. The government sees the necessity to diversify their energy sources and has just announced that it plans to spend 367 million US dollars (converted from rupiahs) to finance the construction of more renewable energy production facilities. 2/3 of this amount will be allocated for geothermal energy under a loan structure while the other 1/3 will be for micro-hydropower plants also under a loan structure. What is IMPORTANT to remember is that this money is not subjected exclusively to national companies which has been the Indonesian downfall in the past. Look for private, foreign companies to play a serious role. If this topic has sparked personal interest, please read two of the articles that I have linked below. There are many articles on this topic surfing the web right now, but these two provide an essential foundation.
For Future Energy, Volcanic Indonesia Bets on Heat : NPR
Geothermal Energy in Indonesia Heating Up : Global Intelligence Alliance
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Insoluble Oils I Jesse Parrotti
Insoluble Oils | Jesse Parrotti
If you're following us from B A L I , please go check out the current exhibition by our friend Jesse Parrotti at Mantra gallery. ( Jl. Petitenget 77x, Seminyak, Bali // near BIKU )
Jesse Parrotti is an American, multi-disciplinary artist and designer with a focus on image making. As a painter, he works primarily in oils; while drawing and illustrating in chalks, graphite, watercolor and digital processes. Working with themes and finding inspiration in many aspects of life and imagination; from exploration, experimentation and escapism to ritual, occultism, the banal and beyond. read on...
If you're following us from B A L I , please go check out the current exhibition by our friend Jesse Parrotti at Mantra gallery. ( Jl. Petitenget 77x, Seminyak, Bali // near BIKU )
Jesse Parrotti is an American, multi-disciplinary artist and designer with a focus on image making. As a painter, he works primarily in oils; while drawing and illustrating in chalks, graphite, watercolor and digital processes. Working with themes and finding inspiration in many aspects of life and imagination; from exploration, experimentation and escapism to ritual, occultism, the banal and beyond. read on...
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Activist First, Rock Star Second
Gede Robi Supriyanto: Activist First, Rock Star Second
Considering it has only been two years treading on the island, Bali's mystic has eternally enlightened my senses. As my work continues with IndoSole, I am introduced to unforeseen facets on this island and my fervor rises. However, all who are connected to Bali like myself, will need to partner together and consciously engage in the development, waste management and food scarcity challenges to come.
The Jakarta Post recently conducted an insightful interview with Balinese grunge rocker Gede Robi Supriyanto of Navicula. On an island where funding for social or environmental programs are dictated by greed and corruption, it is the unification of passionate individuals such as Supriyanto who will help guide the sustainability vision for Bali.
"Over the past 16 years, rock musician Gede Robi Supriyanto has ensured his idealism for environmental issues has been heard through the lyrics and music played by his Denpasar-based indie band, Navicula — Still singing about his environmental idealism today, Robi does not allow himself to swim at the discourse level only. He is not a NATO (No Action Talk Only) kind of a guy. He transforms his words into actions, having initiated his own urban farm on several plots of land in Denpasar. He has also taken to writing to spread the message, founding the online magazine akarrumput.com, “an earth walker guide to growing wild”.Bali Daily’s Agnes Winarti recently talked with 33-year-old Robi about his environmental and social activism. Here are excerpts of his views." READ ON
Considering it has only been two years treading on the island, Bali's mystic has eternally enlightened my senses. As my work continues with IndoSole, I am introduced to unforeseen facets on this island and my fervor rises. However, all who are connected to Bali like myself, will need to partner together and consciously engage in the development, waste management and food scarcity challenges to come.
The Jakarta Post recently conducted an insightful interview with Balinese grunge rocker Gede Robi Supriyanto of Navicula. On an island where funding for social or environmental programs are dictated by greed and corruption, it is the unification of passionate individuals such as Supriyanto who will help guide the sustainability vision for Bali.
"Over the past 16 years, rock musician Gede Robi Supriyanto has ensured his idealism for environmental issues has been heard through the lyrics and music played by his Denpasar-based indie band, Navicula — Still singing about his environmental idealism today, Robi does not allow himself to swim at the discourse level only. He is not a NATO (No Action Talk Only) kind of a guy. He transforms his words into actions, having initiated his own urban farm on several plots of land in Denpasar. He has also taken to writing to spread the message, founding the online magazine akarrumput.com, “an earth walker guide to growing wild”.Bali Daily’s Agnes Winarti recently talked with 33-year-old Robi about his environmental and social activism. Here are excerpts of his views." READ ON
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Beach Oddities
BEACH ODDITIES
I prefer living in the city than a beach town. I'm not trying to discredit your sandbox, but some California beaches can become too predictable.
Last Saturday, city residents woke up to unusual warm rays and needless to say....things started getting odd. I like odd and I'm hoping you can appreciate it too. My good mate Anton and I skated to the local coffee joint and briefed over the day's possibilities. Somewhere during our muffled, hungover conversation, we realized that the dark roast cup was not going to cure the morning grogginess. Rather than be lackadaisical, we check the buoys and found some bumps in the water. We packed our grimiest beach gear and headed to Nudie Beach for head high close outs.
- J.U
A day inspired by RunMan
I prefer living in the city than a beach town. I'm not trying to discredit your sandbox, but some California beaches can become too predictable.
Last Saturday, city residents woke up to unusual warm rays and needless to say....things started getting odd. I like odd and I'm hoping you can appreciate it too. My good mate Anton and I skated to the local coffee joint and briefed over the day's possibilities. Somewhere during our muffled, hungover conversation, we realized that the dark roast cup was not going to cure the morning grogginess. Rather than be lackadaisical, we check the buoys and found some bumps in the water. We packed our grimiest beach gear and headed to Nudie Beach for head high close outs.
- J.U
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