links for 2007-01-14

They didn’t like what was written on the packaging, so they refused to ship it, citing “homeland security.” Bull crap.

The northern Mexican state of Coahuila became the first in the country to approve gay unions yesterday. Mexico City passed similar legislation in November.

Sustainable Sexy Stuff – a blog about ecologically friendly goods and design.

News, views and strong opinions on alternate energy resources including solar energy, wind power, wave energy, geothermal & other renewable energy sources + news on other energy issues including the end of cheap gas & oil, plug-in hybrid cars, rising fuel

Worldchanging was founded on the idea that real solutions already exist for building the future we want. it’s just a matter of grabbing hold and getting moving.

A strange part of the US real-estate boom is the housing construction boom. Across America, brand-new housing developments are sprouting up like kudzu vines, tearing down forests and farmland to build new housing as fast as possible.

Create matching color schemes at the click of a button

A community effort spearheaded by three gay businessmen in Manhattan’s West Village has saved the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement.

WriteRoom is a full-screen, distraction-free writing environment. Unlike the cluttered word processors you’re used to, WriteRoom is just about you and your text. Requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

Here’s a look at some great new downloads to fill up your just-unwrapped MP3 player. Our selection is heavy on tracks from albums coming down the pike, balanced with a few late-2006 highlights — and one long-lost vintage track — you might have missed.