Savannah Going Green?
Sustainable Savannah is a new local web site that tracks sustainability issues in Savannah. Transportation, land use, local farming and green building are all potential topics. The goal is to aggregate content about local events and projects, so there will be a central place to review everything that’s happening. The site is aimed at encouraging collaboration and information sharing between groups and individuals currently engaged in sustainability efforts. The site can also provide a snapshot of Savannah for green-minded people who are considering visiting or moving to to the area. For more information, log on to sustainablesavannah.com.
Mint Boutique has moved from its location on the corner of Abercorn and Liberty streets to 115 West Broughton Street, between Banana Republic and Avida Restaurant, and across the street from The Gap and James Gunn. In addition to the move, Mint’s hours of operation will also be expanded, open from 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday, and 12pm noon to 5pm on Sundays. For more information, visit their web site at 
The Savannah Film Festival will take place Oct. 28 through Nov. 4 at the Trustees Theater located at 216 E. Broughton St. in Savannah. A premier eight-day cultural event in beautiful historic downtown Savannah, the festival features more than 50 films selected from more than 600 entries submitted from all over the world. Categories include feature, short, animation, documentary and student film. The screenings represent a variety of independent filmmakers, while an array of workshops, lectures, receptions and special events gives the festival participants an opportunity to meet colleagues active in all areas of film production. Educational benefits for students are provided through the Savannah Film Festival’s student competition as well as the festival student workshops. Films will be shown at other venues as well as the Lucas Theatre. For more information, call 912.525.5050 or visit 
Good old Savannah, Georgia was ranked the 27th sweatiest city in the U.S. by Old Spice, which is announcing the Fifth Annual Top-100 Sweatiest Cities List to mark the first day of summer. The top three from last year’s list have out-sweated the rest of the nation for a second year. Phoenix retained its spot as the nation’s No. 1 perspiration producer (it was No. 1 in 2005 and 2003), with the average resident losing 26 ounces per hour during a typical summer day. In less than three hours, the residents of Phoenix collectively produce enough sweat to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Las Vegas remained at No. 2 in the rankings, and Tucson, Ariz., once again came in No. 3. The cities deemed the least sweaty were San Francisco, Seattle and Spokane, Wash. According to Old Spice, you can beat the summer heat by following these simple rules … Water: Drink plenty of fluids, at least eight to 10 glasses of water per day. Choose Your Clothing Wisely: Wear lightweight clothing that breathes easily. Avoid dark colors and materials that encourage perspiration. Replace Salt and Minerals: Sweating removes the body’s salt and minerals. If participating in a strenuous activity where you anticipate heavy perspiration, drink fruit juices and sports beverages to replace lost minerals. Reduce Sweat Output and Stay Odor Free: Use an antiperspirant/deodorant daily, such as Old Spice Red Zone, which reduces the flow of sweat by up to 85 percent. For more information, visit 
The Savannah College of Art and Design will be presenting eight films that were created by its graduate students at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts May 31 at 8:30. The film selection includes: “Silent Killer” by Leigh Baldwin, “Carmondi” by Elba Roman-Morales, “Calling Forward” by Susan Flores and Ryan Farriss, “Pacific” by Aaron Wong, “Bottleneck” by Andrew Shipsides, Alexander Hammer and Somer Stamps, “The Distant Journey” by Pearl Guilian and Eric Watkins, “Directed TV” by Khanit Leekataweitin and Parat Buravas, and “Ninja Pirates 3″ by Jay Cunningham. The showcase is free and open to the public. For more information, call 596-1019 or visit 
According to local news reports, Savannah mayor Otis Johnson returned home Monday from a Memphis, Tennessee hospital where he was recovering from a heart attack. What does style have to do with it, you ask? Well, it just so happens that Mayor Johnson flew back to SAV in a Gulfstream jet, which will cost the city somewhere between $3,000 and $4,000, according to City Manager Michael Brown. Now if we could only take care of that pesky crime problem… Go to