A division of UnderConsideration, cataloguing the underrated creativity of menus from around the world.

Source: Art of the Menu: Continental Miami

The White House just stopped new coal leases on federal land – a huge step for our climate. Urge him to do the same for the Gulf! (46320 signatures on petition)

Source: Petition: New Lease on Life: Ask the President to end new oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

Cocktail Chemistry explains the drink’s mechanics: you create an iceball using a cheap latex ice-sphere mold, melt a hole in the top with a soldering iron and extract the water from inside wi…

Source: A cocktail inside a hollow ball of ice that you shatter to drink

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Environmental groups — including all surf environmental groups — are concerned over proposed firing of California Coastal Commission’s Executive Director, Dr. Charles Lester. Here’s why.

Source: Battle Lines Drawn In California — and Why Surfers Should Care

Over in Davos world leaders are desperately trying to find a ‘fourth industrial revolution’ to keep the ‘growth’ juggernaut rolling, write Bennet Francis & Rupert Read. But their efforts are doomed: the real challenge we face is to build a healthy, more equal society and a green, sustainable future for us all.

Source: Peak stuff: have we reached the end of the ‘growth’ party? – The Ecologist

Source: ‘The Devil’s Toy’: The evils of skateboarding exposed! | Dangerous Minds

The Obama administration is expected to propose new rules as soon as Friday to curb methane leaks from oil and natural gas production, its latest attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy production under its control, sources familiar with the plan said.

Source: U.S. to tackle oil and gas methane waste on public lands: sources

This winter’s freezing season in the Arctic is falling short. The extent of Arctic sea ice this week is hovering near record-low values for early February, based on observations that extend back to the start of satellite monitoring in 1979. Data from the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) shows that last month had the lowest overall Arctic sea ice extent of any January in the satellite record. Hand in hand with the skimpy ice cover, temperatures across the Arctic have been extraordinarily warm for midwinter, also setting January records.

Source: Absurd January Warmth in Arctic Brings Record-Low Sea Ice Extent | Dr. Jeff Masters’ WunderBlog

Source: Bodysurf Skills Required

Los Angeles’ fast-food stands are an iconic part of California’s tradition of car-oriented architecture. But as the city rapidly transforms, the hamburger stands are being erased from the urban landscape

Source: The disappearing roadside hamburger stands of downtown Los Angeles | Cities | The Guardian

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Tiki cocktails are making a comeback, but where and when did the trend take root? We take a brief look at the history of tiki cocktails and bars in the U.S.

Source: Tiki Cocktails: Then and Now – KegWorks Blog

Electronics firm builds floating solar farm on a reservoir due to a scarcity of land for utility-scale solar in Japan

Source: Japan begins work on ‘world’s largest’ floating solar farm | Environment | The Guardian

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In 1964, ten of the world’s best surfers converge on Manly Beach to fight for the title of world champion. (Video excerpt 2.03 minutes This clip chosen to be G)

Source: King of the Surf

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This short Cinesound documentary from Ken G Hall boasts beautifully filmed visuals, with surfers seen in silhouette and sunlight bouncing off the water. (Video excerpt 3.14 minutesalso has educational notes. This clip chosen to be PG)

Source: Thrill of the Surf (1949) clip 1 on ASO – Australia’s audio and visual heritage online

While everyone buys the latest cars in the market, there are group of people in Hyderabad who’ve gone in the opposite direction – they look for vintage The 47-year-old IT professional is the proud owner of two vintage cars ‘Premier President 1972’ & ‘Premier Padmini Deluxe BE’ which was gifted to him in 1983 when India won the first world cup. He also owns a ambassador of 1970 model.

Source: Vintage is evergreen: Meet Hyderabad’s car lovers | The News Minute

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Photographer Dave Sandford witnesses the sheer raw power and force of waves breaking in stormy conditions on one of Canada’s Great Lakes – Lake Erie.

Source: Lake Erie’s wild waves caught on camera by Dave Sandford

Source: Retro To Go: Modern-day Dansette: 1960s-style GPO Retro Bermuda record player with legs

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“These traditions come from Neolithic times — from shamanism — and they have never stopped,” said Mr. Fréger,

Source: European Masquerades: Pagan Costumes Of The Light Continent’s Wilder Men – Flashbak

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The Beach Boys film Love and Mercy portrays Brian Wilson as experiencing music playing constantly in his head. A growing body of research suggests that this rare phenomenon might have been behind his creative talent

Source: Was musical memory the secret to Brian Wilson’s genius? | Music | The Guardian

Source: A Story as Sharp as a Knife – inside the vibrant art of the Haida | Creative Review

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The public are being enlisted to read through detailed logs of whaling ships which include records of ice flows and weather conditions

Source: The 19th-century whaling logbooks that could help scientists understand climate change

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C’est avec un vrai frisson et beaucoup de plaisir que nous mettons notre nouveau site en ligne afin de vous faire partager notre passion ! Nous y sommes, Swincar prend vie après de nombreuses années […]

Source: SWINCAR le véhicule électrique tout terrain innovant

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Climate Home: fluential financial body estimates $30/tonne tax on emissions from international transport could have raised $25bn in 2014

Source: IMF calls for carbon tax on ships and planes

DWM Music offers the best in Blues, Surf and Rockabilly CDs from independent artists and small labels.

Source: DWM Music Company | Blues CDs | Surf CDs | Rockabilly CDs

Owner Rod Moore has gone to painstaking detail to make sure his bar in authentic to tiki culture.

Source: Shameful Tiki Room in Parkdale takes tradition seriously | Metro News

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Excavation reveals scale and importance of Greek city on Nile delta that dominated trade

Source: Naukratis: ancient Egypt’s version of Hong Kong unearthed by British team

The Internet is a diverse ecosystem of private and public stakeholders. By excluding a large sector of communities—like security researchers, artists, libraries, and user rights groups—trade negotiators skewed the priorities of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) towards major tech companies and copyright industries that have a strong interest in maintaining and expanding their monopolies of digital services and content.

Source: How the TPP Will Affect You and Your Digital Rights | Electronic Frontier Foundation

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Financial specialists making carbon investment risk real today in the capital market

Source: Library | Carbon Tracker Initiative

Source: COP21: Tom Goldtooth Calls for Leaders to Recognize ‘The Spirit of Life Itself’ | The Edge of Change Road Trip

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This map shows how the decisions world leaders make right now could affect future food availability

Source: Let Them Eat Cake?

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