Relational Tithe

An interesting social experiment of sorts..people post needs and others attempt to meet them. There are discussion groups and groups that can be joined in different areas with people who are trying to make a difference. Read more at www.relationaltithe.com.

After the Fall of the Soviet Empire

I really enjoyed perusing the photos of Eric Lusito, who visited many of the abandoned military bases of the Soviet Empire after the fall of communism in the area.  I love photos of abandoned places, and as these also include a bit of meaningful history, I love them all the more.

On a side note, doesn’t this place look like the room where they trained in The Men Who Stare at Goats?

Apple iPad…better late than never.

When I say “better late than never”, I’m mostly referring to myself, who completely forgot to post anything about the announcement and fallout of the iPad, Apple’s attempt at a tablet based computer.  In my opinion, on first glance it looks more like a Nook or a giant iPhone than a tablet, but that’s just me.  Nonetheless, you can check it out in all of it’s positive spin on Apple’s website, or catch the other side of the story over at the Guardian.

Dyalogues

What a novel idea…use the internet to spur on conversation.  Seriously, this website, developed by Jason Menayan and Kevin Lee, is centered around the dialogue between two people about a variety of topics.  While the site itself is somewhat poorly designed and hard to get around, the idea is still great.  I suppose you could use it to increase your debate skills, or perhaps more valuable, increase your openness and thoughtfulness of other opinions and ideas.

Skylar Nielsen’s “Darkness”

I spent way more time this morning than I should have admiring Skylar Nielsen’s portfolio.  This guy has a real eye, and I found particular delight in his photography project, titled Darkness. Check it out…but don’t say I didn’t warn you about the time.  His website is pretty impressive, as well.

15 Cute Animals that Want to Cause You Harm

Here is a hilarious, and yet extremely informative article on fifteen animals that while cute, would like to cause you horrible harm.  There is some language in the article, so be prepared, but if you can get past it, you’re in for a treat.  Pay special attention to number one…I always knew something was wrong there, and now I know what it is.

My Next Toy – The Tea Sub

I am somewhat of a tea connoisseur, and while this might be a slap in the face to other connoisseurs who would think this takes away from the mystique of the beverage, but I personally find it brilliant.  I also like that it’s yellow.

The Performance Book Caddy Scares Me

Performance Bicycle has turned the tables on all those bikers that used to worry about pedestrians and motor vehicles.  Now, bikers have to worry about each other too.  I’m not sure how this is supposed to be safe or reasonable, but at least you’ll be able to keep up with your reading.