May 2008
16 posts
“Von den rund 7000 Pflanzenarten in der 10 000-jährigen Geschichte der...”
– Die Artenvielfalt als Nord-Süd-Problem (International, NZZ Online)
When we came back in the spinach was burned to a... →
Some PhotoShop alternatives allow you to annoy your co-workers by quoting Pulp Fiction every time they ask for a change to your org’s web site (via NTEN)
Zed: Bring out the Gimp.
Maynard: But the Gimp’s sleeping.
Zed: Well, I guess you’re gonna have to go wake him up now, won’t you?
“If you think a great conference is one where the presenters read a script while...”
– Seth’s Blog: The new standard for meetings and conferences
“Can we have one of those viral things? And can we have it tomorrow? And can it...”
– Greenpeace - Making Waves: How to (and how not to) make a viral video which wins campaigns
“If humanity wishes to preserve a planet similar to that on which civilization...”
– Nasa Scientist James E. Hansen. Spread the word: 350.org
Chili sin carne →
Recipe of the day
The Workplace: How to tell if you're a... →
source for quote below
Q: Do workaholics accomplish more than people who work fewer hours?
A: Often, they don't. That is because, as perfectionists, they may become so fixated on inconsequential details that they find it hard to move on to the next task, Robinson said. As Porter put it: "They're not looking for ways to be more efficient; they're just looking for ways to always have more work to do."
“the way you act brings people together and raises more awareness for...”
– via email
“To be a joyful conduit of truth, beauty and love”
– Mission statement of the Communicatrix
In per capita terms, US grain consumption is twice... →
Can animals and plants adapt to global warming? →
Global change is simply too pervasive and occurring too rapidly. Time’s up and there is nowhere for species to run or hide.