Nate sent me two links that you might be interested in. First comes Capsters, culturally sensitive sportswear for Muslim women: Created by young Dutch designer Cindy van den Bremen, Capsters are sleek head coverings made from comfortable, stretchy fabrics… Covering a woman’s head and neck as stipulated by Islamic or cultural tradition, they make it [...]
Posted by Chris in Anthropology, Beauty and Fashion, Shopping, Sports on December 29th, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Getting a new passport in 2007? I will be, and the first thing I’ll do after getting it is “sit on it wrong”. With a hammer. Why? Because the old-fashioned printed-on-paper part of it is just as useful as a 2006 passport, which people will need to be able to deal with until 2016 at [...]
Posted by Chris in Government, Security Theater, Technology on December 29th, 2006 | 4 Comments »
I could have used this new form of homeschooling back when I was in high school. From the Chicago Sun-Times: Five years ago, frustrated with the pace and depth of a Chicago Public School gifted program, Abby withdrew from eighth grade and entered uncharted territory — a branch of home schooling often called “unschooling.” Under [...]
Posted by Chris in Education on December 27th, 2006 | 5 Comments »
In the spirit of the solstice season, I bring you archaeoastronomy.com. It’s got articles on the topic, an animated “earth clock” and even podcasts. Enjoy!
Posted by Deb in Education, Fun, Holiday! Celebrate!, Religion, Science on December 25th, 2006 | Comments Off
From my brother John: Solstice Trivia The solstice (from old English meaning “sun-standing-still”) is the time of turning, when the days change from shortening to lengthening. It is often seen as a time when we can leave behind that which we don’t want to carry into the new cycle and begin anew with goals of [...]
Posted by Chris in Holiday! Celebrate! on December 21st, 2006 | Comments Off
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