From the monthly archives:

April 2009

Beware the Ecological Inspector

April 18, 2009

Please recycle your recyclables in the recycled container? All these -cycles are leaving me tongue-tied! Nice shot from laraine on Flickr, who snapped this photo in a large park in [...]

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h2o mp3: You Left the Water Running: Otis Redding

April 17, 2009

Georgia-born Otis Redding, one of the greatest of the American soul-men, died tragically at the young age of 26 in a plane crash but left behind an impressive legacy. He [...]

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Old School Photo Fun

April 16, 2009

Before digital cameras, before Photoshop, back in a simpler time, this was considered side-splitting, knee-slappin’ entertainment. And it still is, if you ask me. Count us among those who believe [...]

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Dr. Kay Ninewater Solves Twitter Pet-Frets

April 15, 2009

Important information for dog owners! Editorial Note: Today we’re honored to have Dr. Kay Ninewater, Suburbia’s noted dog hydration expert, to address some of the pressing concerns voiced in the [...]

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Invasion of the Water Pods

April 14, 2009

Not being the outdoorsy type, I’m probably not the best judge of the relative benefits of these drop-shaped tree-hanging tents. But what a look! The freaky, alien-visitor effect might be [...]

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Profits are Up for Ypsilanti Water Tower Photog

April 13, 2009

The unusual design of the Ypsilanti, Michigan Water Tower has sparked many a debate since it was erected (ha ha) in 1889. While the tower is a historic landmark, city [...]

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Not Thirsty

April 12, 2009

Water is life, yes. And hopefully, that entails something more than just moving around and breathing. Happy Easter, with greatest respect to all our friends of all every belief.

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Slick! 8-bit Waterslide in Real Life

April 11, 2009

There’s so many things to love about this quirky animation that I won’t even attempt to list them, just enjoy! This made me laugh out loud and is many levels [...]

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Anything for a Good Cause. Well, Almost.

April 10, 2009

I’ve seen this twice, so that makes it a trend! For now, it seems centered in the UK, but it’s a matter of time before they’re descending giant water towers [...]

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Los Angeles ‘Bottled Watergate’

April 9, 2009

On the flip side, doesn’t anyone notice that this sensitive procedure by the LA County Supervisors was creating jobs? How many basement-wage, demoralizing internships will now face the hatchet? My [...]

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