http://growuppunk.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:45:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Check out this awesome story, which talks about the power of music to positively affect the human brain in measurable and meaningful ways. We're talking about neurological improvements, psychological benefits, and even physical improvement - from music. Of course this only confirms what we've known all along - music rules. LINK: ... http://growuppunk.com/2009/06/03/cnn-music-a-mega-vitamin-for-the-brain/ Coolbuzz reports on this heap of "why?" - blade-covered baby stuff. Is this stuff for, like, Dimmu Borgir's children?  This is art, of course, by an artist named Shi Jinsong. There's also a stroller, a rocking horse of the apocalypse and more. Hit the link to see the full story. LINK: Learn to be fearless ... http://growuppunk.com/2009/06/02/black-metal-parents-will-love-the-death-crib/ When my little boy shows up, I might have to get this for him. It's made of oatmeal heather wool and fits newborns through nine months. Pretty cool, but the product photos are super creepy. LINK:Infant Oatmeal Heather Baby Mohawk Hat on Etsy.com http://growuppunk.com/2009/06/01/etsy-highlight-baby-mohawk-hat/ I get so many CDs in the mail each week, it makes me want to cry. I don't want most of these CDs, of course, for a number of reasons. 1) Most of them are terrible. 2) Digital materials could easily cut out so much of the waste generated by ... http://growuppunk.com/2009/06/01/music-cocksparrers-here-we-stand/ Our pals at LeafyGreen.info have posted a review of the Angel Baby Kit from Earth Mama. I don't know many people who want to dip their newborns in harsh chemicals, so products like these are certainly appealing. Earth Mama claims to use only the finest ingredients in their soaps, lotions ... http://growuppunk.com/2009/05/19/28/ This sweet Metallica lightswitch plate is triple-wide, and one of a kind. Great for your bedroom, bathroom, or wine cellar. READ: Metallica Lightswitch Plate http://growuppunk.com/2009/05/19/etsy-highlight-metallica-coaster/ Have you seen that new AT&T commercial featuring a guy named Blake Mycoskie, who informs viewers that he is the Chief Shoe Giver for TOMS Shoes? It turns out that he is, in fact, who he says he is.  TOMS is a cool company - for every pair of shoes they sell, ... http://growuppunk.com/2009/05/18/vegan-shoes/ If you think you want to buy a house, now is definitely the time. If you have a giant mortgage payment, now is the time to negotiate something better for yourself. Before I re-financed, I had a 7.45% interest rate on my condo. I don't know about you, but I hate ... http://growuppunk.com/2009/05/18/new-consumer-product-wows-nation/