Another Roundup

Here’s another roundup of bits and pieces that didn’t make it into full blogposts.

Official Seal Generator (via 43 Folders) – See above, too much fun.
Apricot and Roast Pistachio Jam – There are so many excellent food blogs out there!
Art and Activism Exhibition in Sweden – Vaticano.org looks fun and amusing, but the feral trade project caught my eye – trading coffee across social networks.
“Street Legal” Jet-Powered VW Beetle – “Hmmm, the car has two engines making the car a hybrid so maybe we can drive in the commuter lanes along with the Toyota Priuses.”
India, 1947. Iraq, 2006 – refences this WSJ piece by Peggy Noonan
The Suburban Christian – I’ve had this book on my to-read list for too long now
China’s Massive Foreign Currency Reserves (via Simon World) – A lesson in trade and economics!
I Aint Saying She’s A Gold Digga – Honest discussion of church giving practices
Zvex Box of Rock demo video – Cool guy and cool guitar effects – check out the other videos especially the ringtone, wah probe and the subharmonic demo for the iMPAMP
Escape From Woomera – owners of the game Half-Life can play the role of refugee held in an Australian detention centre
II-V or Not II-V? That Is the Question – ideas for writing melody-driven harmony