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Make a Boring Thing Fun by Adding More Boredom

I use this technique quite a lot, but somebody else wrote about it in a way better than I could. If you can do two boring tasks at the same time you’ll have an enjoyable experience.
I’ve noticed several related things: 1. I could easily study flashcards while walking. This was less mysterious because [...]

February 24th, 2010
Topic: Mind Space Tags: , , ,

Sim Societies Gives Players a Green Choice

In the ironically sponsored BP SimCity Societies videogame players will be forced to address global warming. They can increase or mitigate the effects of global warming based on their energy choices. We’ve covered this game before.
Sutainablog has got their hands on the game and have covered SimCity Societies in detail:
Now, SimCity Societies isn’t an “educational [...]

November 21st, 2007
Topic: Environment, Fun Tags: , , ,

Amazing Eco-Friendly Bra!

Chopsticks are made of wood, which means, like paper towels, they are made from trees. Trees are really good for the environment and saving them is great. A Japanese lingerie maker has found a way to promote reusable chopsticks in a sexy way.
Lingerie maker Triumph International Japan unveiled the “My Chopsticks Bra” on Wednesday [...]

November 13th, 2007
Topic: Environment, Fun, Good Fact Tags: , , , , , ,

McDemos – For Easy Protesting

Ever wanted to tell people what you think but can’t find the time to fit into your busy schedule? I know I have! Well, we’re in luck because a group of artists have created quick and painless demos in the heart of the Old Empire (you know, the one that the sun never sets in). [...]

November 12th, 2007
Topic: Art, Direct Action, Freedom, Fun, Mind Space Tags: , , , , , ,

List of Good Halloween Sites

It seems that Sean over at Mashable has gotten disapointed about how halloween has been celebrated recently and wants to revive the fun in the day. In order to reinvigorate Halloween he’s collected list of more than 20 Halloween websites.
Halloween has gotten a bum rap for a lot of years in the United States as [...]

October 31st, 2007
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Green Concerts Rocks Your Socks

Here in the province of Ontario there’s the Hillside Festival, and it has been the greenest event I’ve ever been to (their website shows that they have tons of energy). Going to a place to hear great music, exchange great ideas, and help the environement while doing it is more fun than it sounds ;) [...]

October 16th, 2007
Topic: Art, Environment, Fun Tags: , , , ,