Monday, September 24, 2007

Bikes!

The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to man. Other forms of transport grow daily more nightmarish. Only the bicycle remains pure in heart. -Iris Murdoch, writer (1919-1999) [World Carfree Day is Sep 22: http://www.worldcarfree.net/wcfd/]

Recycled from A Word A Day

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Helpful helmets?

Theory: Helmet will protect your head.
Effect: You feel/look safer, so drivers and cyclists take more chances.

Article

I'll keep wearing mine, though!

The Earth Needs Friends

"Bagonaut" of Texas spends 24 hours inside a giant canvas bag to raise awareness of reusable grocery bags. Youtube video, website.

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Siberian Ice Maiden

Archeology is fascinating!

Best line: "Soviet scientists were experts at preserving dead bodies, especially those of revered Communist leaders."