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The Beauty of London in Design - Smashing Magazine

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:54:43 -0800

Magnificent study of the personality of London as expressed in Design

Is E-Mail Really Greener than Snail Mail? - Gaiam Blog

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:48:57 -0800

I would have never thought that e-mail could be as impacting as snail mail. I wonder if that is common, though, or only in select cases.

The-Everyday-Green-How-to-Get-Green-Hair - Greenopia Los Angeles Green News

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:43:04 -0800

There's no reason to keep using chemicals in your hair. Here's a great resource on natural and organic alternatives for shampoo and conditioners.

London Pedestrians Cross at New Japanese-style "Scramble Crossing" : TreeHugger

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:28:36 -0800

In a bid to make pedestrians' lives easier and safer, Oxford Circus, one of the busiest street crossings in London, has been redesigned. Today a copy of the Japanese "scramble crossing" design was unveiled, complete with Japanese drummers.

Fall on the Farm: Agritourism Offers Plenty to Savor - Gaiam Life

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:49:03 -0700

I'd love to do a wine tasting tour in California

& Day 38: Borrowed Books from Public Library | 365 Ways to Go Green

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:46:16 -0700

"Each year in the United States, 1.1 million tons of books are sent away with the garbage, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Of that total, only 0.5 percent are recovered for recycling...When you borrow from the library, you're not only reusing a product but are also keeping that book from almost certain demise."

Feds Release $151 Million for Game-Changing Energy Research | ecopolitology

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:11:37 -0700

The Department of Energy announced $151 million in funding for 37 "transformational" energy research projects -- projects that focus on a range of topics from an ultrahigh efficiency engine for plug-in hybrids, to advanced algal biofuels and smart grid research.

Rich Typography On The Web: Techniques and Tools & Smashing Magazine

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:24:28 -0700

Font porn and embedding techniques

Hybrids You've Never Heard Of: 1993 Chrysler Patriot : Gas 2.0

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:44:29 -0700

In 1993, Chrysler was at the forefront of development of alternative fuel vehicles, and made the Patriot, a purpose built hybrid electric race car that was to use turbines and natural gas to achieve purported speeds of 200 mph.

The Art of the Social Landing Page | 10e20

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:14:09 -0700

Instead of simply sending a visitor to the homepage of their site from a social site, a great idea is to tailor a landing page that speaks directly to the user of that social site. This is a great way to reinforce the relationship and further promote the brand and the various ways to continue to follow them. Let's check out some great examples of landing pages that companies are creating to receive some of their social media site traffic.