And the Oscar goes to . . .

This one is just in. The Pluralism Project of Harvard University wants you visual media-minded folks to set your talents and imaginations to work.  You have until August 1, 2010 to shoot via photo or video something evocative about:

* Religious practices and rituals
* Religious centers, including festivals & center openings
* Participation of religious groups in American civic life
* Interfaith encounter or social action
* Women’s leadership and participation

For complete details and instructions, saunter over here.

failure to launch . . .

Think your brand new, definitely pretty, possibly expensive website is ready to rock and roll?

Not that we don’t all love a good 404, but you might want to work through this checklist before you write home about your new baby URL.

Thanks to Rylaan for this one.

Leave a comment and share a site-launch horror story!

iAngst?

I was checking out some Chrome Extensions (Firefox calls them Add-ons). I got caught up in the tech-geek fun and installed virtual turtle ponds, penguin colonies, and a fishtank (c.1999 screen saver). Okay, so I proptly deleted the little dudes, but I think I’m sticking with this:

It’s the Cooliris Chrome Exension.

This is a screen shot of my image search for flamingos.  I search for flamingos ’bout once a week.

Hmmm. Remind you of something? I think Google’s having some iAngst.

I’ll keep you posted on cool extensions if you do the same. Got any good leads? How do you customize your browsers?

wait for it . . .

I’m listening to Terry Mattingly talk. Brilliant. He just said, “Report unto others as you would have them report unto you.” Stay tuned for more . . .

listen to what your momma told you . . .

Only 11 more messages until I’m free from today’s tyrrany of e-mail . . but I had to stop and share this one from my friendly co-WACCer, Paul

Resources for American Christianity has this gem on their page:

Listen to Krista Tippett explain “what it’s like to be a ‘professional listener’ to others’ religious inspiration and insights.”

salt of the earth, and light of the world

Here’s a little love for our Roman Catholic communicator friends. Check out Salt + Light tv – a WHOLE television station dedicated to Catholic programming to “bring viewers closer to their faith” . . .

Do you remember the Sunday morning mass for shut-ins?

- Erin