With 123,000 libraries nationwide librarians continue to make a difference in the lives of millions everyday. On hand to help us find all the things we need we think it's safe to say our adventures in libraryland wouldn't be nearly as efficient without them (Let's be honest the Dewey Decimal System, our proprietary system of library classification, attempts to organize all knowledge into ten main classes. The ten main classes are each further subdivided into ten divisions, and each division into ten sections, giving ten main classes, 100 divisions and 1000 sections. Who has the time to go through all that?!).

Well now is the chance to tell the world how amazing your librarian is! Take a moment to tell The American Library Association why they should shine the spotlight on a librarian at your public, school, college or university library. Up to ten librarians will be honored at an awards ceremony hosted by the New York Times.

Nominations close October 9th!

One of our new favorite neighborhood places to send hungry guests is the delicious Huckleberry Bakery and Cafe. Owned and operated by husband and wife team and Santa Monica natives Zoe Nathan and Josh Loeb, everything served at Huckleberry is made on site using the best quality ingredients and seasonal farmers market finds. But consider yourself warned, like the website says, the menu changes with the weather and the baker's whims!

With the Fall semester right around the corner we think that it's the perfect time to share Treehugger.com's list of The Top Ten Best College Environmental Programs in the US. From their website:

"Every year, the number of green college programs--and the number of students enrolled in them--rises, as careers in environmental policy, sustainability, law, and management become more common. And whether your interest lies in marine conservation, agriculture, sustainable building, or fisheries, there's a program out there for you..."

Click here to read more about the 10 that earn an A+ for the education, experience, and research opportunities they provide.



And for all of you getting your little ones ready to head back to the classroom The Daily Green just put together this wonderful little list of safe and sustainable school supplies!

JetBlue offers ‘all-you-can-fly’ pass for $599
Deal lets travelers jet to any of 56 destinations between Sept. 8 and Oct. 8

JetBlue Airways Corp. is offering an "all-you-can-fly" pass where passengers can book an unlimited amount of flights over a month for $599.

The airline said Wednesday that pass holders will be able to fly to any of JetBlue's 56 destinations between Sept. 8 and Oct. 8.

Customers must book the pass by Aug. 21

Pass holders can book travel within three days before a desired departure date. Domestic taxes and fees are included, but international and Puerto Rico taxes and fees are not included in the deal. A $100 change or cancellation fee also applies.

"No shows" for flights will incur a $100 fee, and the pass will be suspended until the fee is paid.

JetBlue's frequent fliers will get 35 TrueBlue points for buying the pass.

In addition to the 56 cities JetBlue serves in the U.S., Mexico, South America and the Caribbean, the discount carrier will add service to Baltimore on Sept. 9 and to Barbados on October 1.

Bon Voyage!