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Tango communities, practising in public spaces such as train stations, Berlin © Photo Cara A Chan
Public Expression
People are merging their private and public lives. Solo knitters, bookworms, and athletes are shedding their reclusive selves by joining clubs or organizations tailored to their hobbies/unusual interests. More and more communities are using networking sites like Facebook to make themselves available to fellow enthusiasts. Recently spotted: Tango communities practicing in public spaces such as train stations, parks, and squares.
Links:
www.opensource.boxwith.com/archives/000122.html
www.studivz.net
www.facebook.com/home.php
“E-mail Free Fridays” as a way to increase productivity © Photo visual-research.com
E-Mail Free Fridays
More than ever, people are choosing to send e-mails instead of directly confronting their colleagues, especially in the workplace. Companies have instituted “E-mail Free Fridays” as a way to increase productivity and foster more human interaction. There will be more smiles and less information overload – at least one day per week.
Link:
www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91724078
Biodegradable plastic bags are the way to go © Photo visual-research.com
Biodegradable Plastic Bags
Globally, factories churn out approximately four to five trillion plastic garbage and grocery bags every year. It’s good news to see that an increasing number of them are biodegradable. So using your high street fashion plastic bag to store recycling and organic trash is not a no-go anymore. Done deal.
Links:
www.degradable.net
www.biobagusa.com
