Google fast flip
I had no idea this existed up until a minute ago. It’s a quick visual way to view popular news and blog content. You are presented with snapshots of the originating news’ blog/site then given the option to got to the site itself to read the entire article, share it, email it, and so on.
I used the Wahl ‘Peanut’ for the procedure.
Feel comforted knowing that there is a National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. Really. From their site:
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council is a project of the American Meat Institute and is funded by contributions from hot dog and sausage manufacturers and those who supply them with equipment, ingredients and services. Continue reading
Kishu Binchotan
Interesting, healthy and cheaper (and way more environmentally friendly) than Brita replacement filters. Sort of Coal produces (imports?) this product and you can get it through Design Within Reach.
From their site:
While this Coal Water Purifier (2006) appears black, it’s actually white charcoal, made from Japanese oak. The complex process for making Continue reading
Venezuela's four-legged mobile libraries
A university in Venezuela is using a novel method to take books into remote communities and encourage people to read. As James Ingham reports, the scheme is proving a great success.
