How will your pets deal with the Rapture?

An eternal debate in Christian sects is that of – will pets be in heaven when we get there? Disregarding the obvious – that Christian  doctrine requires that one must believe in God, and that Jesus was the son of God and died for the world’s sins, and that belief in those is the only [...]

Linkdump – Tuesday 02.24.09

Today’s linkdump is an assortment of beats by Clark, ecological housing, and bizarre marine life. The air is filled with smell of bread that we are baking – the last loaf turned out nearly perfect. Added more flour and some honey this time; will hopefully turn out moist and delicious. Gardening will happen soon, as [...]

Amazing cybernetic and machine/animal hybrid sculptures

Jeshio shared these amazing sculptures by artist Lisa Black. The New Zealand artist created a series of sculptures called “Fixed” where she mixes taxidermy with clockwork and synthetic parts. There is some brilliant work here, like this ferret and this turtle.
via Street Anatomy

Of A Disappearing Nature

It seems that on the East Coast, some trees are not bearing any acorns. Naturalists are baffled with the “zero production” occurring in oaks in varying regions. The complete lack of acorns, typicallly used by squirrels as a food source, is causing the scientists in the area to scratch their heads.
The absence of acorns could [...]

Cutest Possum Ever

Is it possible? Apparently, it is:

Alright – I think the bow sends it over the edge into the word of uber-cute. I didn’t think that “cute” and “possum” could be used in the same sentence. I was wrong. (via Cute Overload)