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“This presentation displays the carbon dioxide emission levels of every country in the world, as well as their birth and death rates – all in real time.” Hypnotic. http://www.breathingearth.net/

Brilliant. I want to know how they forced the screen to scroll. http://producten.hema.nl/

Chicago peeps: I’ve joined the writing staff for Merge and Slowdown over at Gaper’s Block, and you can help me seem incredibly resourceful! Let me know if you hear of any interesting local tidbits or events, wouldja? In return, I promise no reduction in output here, hard as that might be to quantify.

“Dating is to marriage what going to a movie is to sweeping up the popcorn after a movie…. If you’re looking for a mate, you’d better find someone who will sweep up the popcorn and not just go to the movie.” Sage and amusing advice in today’s Trib by Michigan-based writer Michele Gazzolo.

I’m working with stlouisgreen.com to design and build an online resource for regional green products, companies, events and jobs. Every few days the team surfaces a great resource, such as the following interactive home diagram. One question, though: bamboo bed sheets? 25 Ways to Green Your Home »

EllaKB.com – Down on the Farm The niece takes a train ride and loves it, then gets herself all gussied up for a rip-roarin’, boot-scootin’ good time. Google Maps Traffic Report “Google Maps now lets you know how long a drive might take in rush-hour traffic, for a limited set of metropolitan areas. Of course, [...]

“…it’s about as safe as crossing the street. It’s not a job for a hot dog.”

Legalities trump gorgeous design. Boo and double boo. Read the Chicago Tribune article »