No, we're not talking about getting that alcoholic shade of pink out of your uncle's rosy cheeks. We're talking about a bit of software that takes out the crap you don't want to print (ads, single lines of URL, etc.) and leaves only what you really need on your hard copy.

You can read all about GreenPrint World at the GreenPrint website. The download for the free edition of GreenPrint World is here.

Save some trees, save some ink, and save yourself some money. Rack up a few karma points for yourself too.

Labels: Subversive Ideas

23 April, 2008

Asheville musician/blogger Christine Kane has an excellent post on writing. Go over and check out her 11 Irresistible Reasons to Write Every Day. You owe it to yourself.

Labels: Literary Arts, Think Tank

19 April, 2008

The ArtMagick site, an online gallery with an extensive collection of Pre-Raphaelite and Symbolist works, has recently undergone some major renovations and added some interesting new features. While they've always had free e-card service and in-depth information about paintings and artists, they now offer a different free desktop download each month. The download features a classic painting with a calendar inset, so your desktop can get a fresh new look each month. While you're there, don't forget to check out the new poetry section.

Labels: Visual Arts

17 April, 2008

With the 2008 campaigns in full swing, we encourage you to visit FactCheck.org. It's a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to checking the accuracy of statements presented in political ads, speeches, debates and so on. Contrary to popular opinion, ignorance is not bliss (although it may simplify your voting options), so do yourself a favor and see how the candidates stack up in terms of truth-telling.

Labels: Subversive Ideas

20 February, 2008

San Francisco psychotherapist Marty Cooper writes an excellent and insightful blog combining some of the best ideas of Western psychotherapy and Eastern philosophy. His most recent entry explores the idea of growth through "emotional throughput"--rather than building up walls to protect ourselves from feelings that threaten to overwhelm us, he suggests, why not imagine opening and closing shutters instead? It's your choice what to let in, and also your choice whether to keep it inside or let it pass through. Check out his entry at The Wild Moods: Open on both sides: Emotional "Throughput".

Labels: Think Tank

11 January, 2008

"Hell Awaits Lost Sinners," according to the signs posted on the fence, but be sure to have a "Merry Christmas" anyway. This fine example of local holiday spirit was shot alongside Tennessee Highway 36. Thanks for the use of your photo, Sha. (Click on the image to enlarge it for more detail.)

Labels: Humor, Visual Arts

20 December, 2007

Merry Christmas, y'all! Well, it's been another humdinger of a year here, so let me just bring y'all up to speed on the happenings in our neck of the woods. I had thought the biggest news of the year would be my daughter Tina's wedding, but she and her new husband sort of took all the fun out of it when they just up and eloped (more on that later). As it turned out, we had bigger fish to fry when my brother Harvey tragically lost his life in a self-inflicted lawnmower accident.

Yes, it is true that Harvey got run over by his own lawnmower. Those who knew Harvey well surely won't be surprised that he could manage to do such a thing, but for those who only saw him acting like the big fool that he was at family reunions and so on, I will try to explain what happened....

(Read the rest...)

Labels: Humor

17 December, 2007

Tired of seeing the same old Christmas stuff everywhere you turn? Sick of carols blasting in your ears from every corner of the mall? Check out Cafe Press's selection of Solstice items.

15 December, 2007

New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund Redefine 8/29 is now available for download at nomrf.org.

The benefit CD features songs donated for this download by supporters of our musicians. 100% of proceeds will benefit the New Orleans Musicians Relief Foundation, the grass-roots organization still getting grants directly to displaced musicians.

Featured musicians on the CD include Dr. John (of course), Edwin McCain & Maia Sharp, Backyard Tire Fire, the Kaiser Chiefs, and Rev. Goat Carson, among others. Tracks are also available for individual download at the NOMRF site.

Labels: Music, Subversive Ideas

01 August, 2007