The Struggle for Survival is an Incredible Waste of Time
Soon after Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, the agency recruited a small army of photographers to document the state of the natural environment in the United States. The DOCUMERICA project collected over 20,000 photographs between 1971-1977 and … Read More
Long graphic, quick read, a lot to consider… from Frugal Dad
37.5 million Americans moved during 2010. 4.3 million changed states. Find out where your neighbors went and who took their place… (click for interactive map) For contrast to Brooklyn’s traffic, check out some rural counties. [Migration Map from Forbes] [Related: … Read More
Time is running a new contest: Speculate on their choice to run a different December 5th cover in the U.S. The winner gets nothing. Ape Con Myth’s entry will use phrases like “New World vs. Old World” and sum things up … Read More
An idea is better than no idea. In the face of run-away consumerism, perhaps the first step is slamming on the brakes. It won’t stop the train, but it could provide a much needed jolt. Or you can wait for … Read More
Happy Thanksgiving!
During hard times, being thankful for what we have comes a little easier. Here’s a map to help guide your thoughts of thanks in regards to food. But before you breath a sign of relief over there being so much … Read More
If you’ve been wondering where all the money is, here’s your answer. (click image to absorb) [Money Chart by xkcd via Kottke]
Every once in a while you have to reassess the things you are proud of. Is the quality that first inspired you still important? Is it still there? Does the idea of America in your mind include the Czech Republic … Read More
(Press play and sing along…) [Stereolab Official/Unofficial site]
[from This Isn’t Happiness]