Monday, October 30, 2006
Psychological Jewelry
Serotonin, a chemical responsible for happiness and relaxation, has an elegant shape that makes for a terrific necklace that will make you grin as much as the chemical it represents. And the dopamine earrings represent passion and pleasure with splendid scientific flair.
Yes, You Can Be Both
Another example of Christian environmentalists, this time right here in Virginia: the Mennonite Central Committee Appalachia take on the coal-mining practice of mountaintop removal.
11/17/06: For more information, visit Christians for the Mountains.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Roanoke's Green House
Somewhere in the Gainsboro community of Roanoke, there's a cradle-to-cradle house. What the heck does that mean? Well, for starters, it's a modular design that minimizes or eliminates construction waste and adapts natural energy systems such as gray water treatment. The metal roof is coated to maintain comfortable interior temperatures, recycled pickle barrels will catch rainwater for irrigation, and low-flush toilets and energy-efficient appliances are part of the package. The decision to build the home in Roanoke City resulted from the designers' desire to associate sustainability with affordability and tradition.
Preschool Puberty
Be careful what your kids are using around the house. Products may contain hormones that you don't even know about.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Fabric Freak
I'm a quilter, and I love fabric. It can become an addiction if you're not careful. According to Better Homes and Gardens, "the Internet is a gold mine for rustic items from the 1940's and '50s." Here are four old-skool fabric websites that make me drool.
Sharon's Antiques: Vintage Fabrics
Revival Fabrics
Repro Depot
Full Swing Textiles
Sharon's Antiques: Vintage Fabrics
Revival Fabrics
Repro Depot
Full Swing Textiles
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Thursday, October 12, 2006
What's Your Emergency?
Is God Green?
This episode of Moyers on America covers one of my favorite topics: the inclusion of environmental issues in the prayers of evangelical Christians.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Not Your Average Rabbit Ears
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Fun for Fans of The Simpsons
Use the Simpsomaker to create your own character. I made a dude that looked like Mr. Garrison with the classroom background and the caption, "Mr. Garrison moves to Springfield." Too bad I couldn't get a screen capture or save the image. Check out the author's other funny animations here.
P.S. Click the picture for a demonstration of Homer's various emotional states.
P.S. Click the picture for a demonstration of Homer's various emotional states.
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