Yesterday’s Olympic opening ceremony was a hallucinatory ode to western history, questionable British music, a giant baby, David Beckham’s body, and—amid the athletic sprawl—one of the greatest geeks of all time.
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FYI-Friday: Week in Review
PHILOSOPHY & SPIRITUALITY
The Value of Gandhism, Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi- This article is to reiterate the value of Gandhism. He was assassinated by religious extremists in 1948. Things didn’t change since then. We see religious extremism even today, perhaps with greater intensity. We miss Gandhi and his peace struggle. To stop Hindu-Muslim riot during partition of India (formation of Pakistan) he started hunger strike, and such was the power, millions stopped killing each other. Gandhi, we miss you today.
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LIFESTYLE & TECHNOLOGY
Surprise! Zipcar Users Feel Less Ownership of the Cars They Use- A new study of Zipcar users looks at attitudes to the cars they use, and unsurprisingly finds people less connected with the product, less inclined to take care of it, and less engaged with the brand overall. Interestingly, however, they also seem to view the brand as the enforcer of rules, and even want more of such rules to keep things running smoothly:
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Broken Xbox 360 Upcycled Into Nano-Reef Aquarium- These days, video game consoles are much more than devices that allow you to play the latest first-person shooter or role-playing game. Video game systems now come equipped with WiFi capabilities and sophisticated media streaming technology. In fact, thanks to services like Hulu and Netflix, all you need is a monitor and a console, and you can ditch the cable company altogether.
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FOOD & NUTRITION
Weekday Vegetarian: Grilled Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika- If you want to have a cooked meal, but don’t want to turn on the stove or oven, get out your grill. With a minimum of effort both in preparation and cooking, you can sit down to a meal of grilled tofu, grilled vegetables, even grilled dessert, without breaking a sweat.
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Conscious Quote
“Social media is a savior not a nemesis, an asset not a liability, a time saver not a time killer for ad agency new business” – Michael Gass, new business consultant for advertising agencies
FYI Friday- Week In Review
LIFESTYLE
My French Love Affair with the Tram, and the Ensuing Heartache- Last week, Yonah Freemark at Next American City looked at a recent public transportation phenomenon in France: the rise of the tram. In the 1980s, there were only three tramways still running from their heyday earlier in the century. Now, 22 cities have them; that number will be 29 by 2016. Freemark notes what makes trams popular: they’re electric and silent, they run on the ground level, they support grassy medians and they’re really not ugly.
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FOOD & NUTRITION
NatureBox Delivers Healthy Snacks to Your Door- Unhealthy snacks make you fat. This subscription service sends you the healthy ones, and donates meals to starving children to boot.
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FYI Friday – Week In Review
LIFESTYLE
Shipping Container Housing Comes To The Beach, Jumps Shark– The Beach Box it! team supports and strives toward a completely sustainable lifestyle. For Full Article: Click Here
Amron Experimental Turns Your Toothbrush Into A Drinking Fountain– We are big fans of Scott Amron; see the related links to the left for all of the things we have shown before. Five years ago, Collin wrote about his Brush & Rinse Toothbrush, quoting the designer. For Full Article: Click Here
Sydney Builds Separate Bike Lanes, Ridership Skyrockets 82%– The Australian city is in the process of implementing its 2030 blueprint for a greener city, and it’s building a hell of a lot of bike lanes. As in 200 kilometers (125 miles) worth. For Full Article: Click Here
Chic Outdoor Furniture Made from Recycled Packaging, African Style– The survival of traditional craftwork may not lie solely in their preservation, but perhaps in their adaptation into modern design. For Full Article: Click Here
FOOD & SPIRITS
Mobile Pizzeria is Built Out Of A 20′ Shipping Container– People are doing wonderful things with shipping containers, but this is a whole different way to slice it. For Full Article: Click Here
Scientist Creates Pizza Healthy Enough to Eat 3 Times a Day, Every Day– a scientist has created what he claims is the first nutritionally balanced pizza—and it’s OK to eat it three times a day, ever day. For Full Article: Click Here
Solar Breweries Come to Michigan– Unsurprisingly for a restaurant and brewery, a smarter approach to generating hot water is key to the energy savings being anticipated. For Full Article: Click Here
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