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Colour Lovers give answers to that sort of questions and explain the origin of our associations with colours.

Outsourcing is already a big word for big companies. But also for individuals it is possible to outsource almost anything from planning your wedding to illustrating your book. This article describe the ups and downs and how to deal with it.

Besides being very practical and cheap it also encourages people to pay much less than a work is worth.

James D. Watson, who helped crack the DNA code half a century ago, last week became the first person handed the full text of his own DNA on a small computer disk. But he won ’t be the last. Soon enough, scientists say, we will all be able to decipher our own genomes for as little as $1,000. (article in NYTimes)

Greenbottle has developed biodegradable milk packs. Read more about it over at springwise

The right wing party of Switzerland launches a campaign against minarets because they are a symbol of islamic law (so they say…)

“Banning minarets would send a clear signal that our European laws, our Swiss laws, have to be accepted. And if you want to live here, you must accept them. If you don’t, then go back.”, says Oskar Freysinger. Back to where? Many Muslims were born in Switzerland

A school near Washington shows that kids enjoy learning if they get more responsibility about their curriculum. The school has no compulsory tests, exams or grades. There are no age groups. And the kids are NO dummies. Video on YouTube

(via newsomatic)

Crestock presents the winners of their contest on the subject Feeling Sexy

DOE shocks people with a realistic advertisement that shows a car accidents and its consequences. How much drama do we need to believe the message?

Watch spot on YouTube