today ligia and i are working on joomla. what did we get ourselves into? it is really exciting to be able to use such a powerful tool to manage content.

contemporary wallpaper from studio printworks. Studio Printworks was founded with the philosophy that sophisticated, hand-printed wallpaper adds style and richness to any home, be it city maisonette or rustic country cottage. It is with this ideal in mind that we offer high-style designs from diverse moments, places, and hands.

Topping off the gas tank isn’t just bad for the environment, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it’s also detrimental for your wallet. Because the gas nozzle automatically clicks off when your tank is full, topping off can result in your paying for gasoline that is fed back into the station’s tanks via the pump’s vapor-recovery system, which prevents gas vapors from escaping into the air and contributing to air pollution. In fact, topping off might even foul up the mechanism and cause not only a gas-pump failure, but also a potential air-pollution problem. See the permalink for more information.

The Brooklyn Museum hosts a retrospective exhibition for the renowned Japanese Pop Artist from April 5 through July 13, 2008. Read more at Design Related.

From Treehugger.com
Now that bottled water is no longer a fashion accessory, a lot of companies are adding flavors, vitamins and other enhancements to attract customers, to convince buyers that it is a real drink rather than just plain water. Xin Lu at Wise Bread notes that this is something that you can easily do yourself, and suggests a couple of recipes. Her suggestions include:

1. Salt: This is, in fact, just what Coca-Cola does to tap water to make Dasani—a tiny bit of salt makes it taste better. Xin Lu notes that your body also absorbs it more quickly.

2. Ginger: Good for clearing your throat and sinuses during a cold.

Other ideas include citrus, herbs, berries and “plum wine or umeshu. It is a very sweet Japanese liquere made from green plums.” ::Wise Bread