Overcoming the 'Ick' Factor

http://www.upworthy.com/watch-the-food-youre-probably-not-eating-for-all-the-wrong-reasons-8?c=ufb1

By the time I finished watching this video, I was almost convinced to try it myself...almost! But it is ultimately a legitimate alternative for food production and consumption, so take a look!

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UN Wien

The American Way

The Colbert Nation

http://www.colbertnation.com/

Just in case you're in the mood for some often great, liberal political satire, you know where to go. The current 2013: A Look Back has some nice points! Enjoy y'all.

New Bulbs for the US

http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/ideas/2013/12/switching-to-this-flat-led-light-bulb-could-be-an-easy-resolution-to-keep-in-the-new-year/

Come on guys, embrace LEDs! Like the article says, it is definitely an easy New Year's Resolution, help the environment and your wallet. This is an idea which has been a bit more widely accepted in Germany than in the US, I think. (Among others!)

What 2014 Would Look Like

http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/smartnews/2013/08/what-isaac-asimov-thought-2014-would-look-like/

A few interestingly accurate predictions, particularly the bit about human boredom.