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In honor of Earth Day, we pulled together some eco-friendly videos for your viewing pleasure. Get your green on:

Tonight! Can garden design be a subversive act? At this Planet Indy talk, on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, offbeat garden guru Felder Rushing addresses “slow” gardening for cheapskates, alternatives to the oppressive lawn, and irreverent approaches to horticulture that are also more sustainable.

Rushing is a 10th-generation American gardener from Jackson, Miss., whose quirky cottage garden has been featured in many TV programs and magazines, and includes a huge variety of weather-hardy plants and a collection of folk art. Rushing is the author or co-author of 15 gardening books and co-hosts a public radio call-in garden program.

Filed under: Current Events, Education, Film, Horticulture, Local, New Media, The Toby

ArtBabble had a big day yesterday! Big ups to everyone who tweeted birthday wishes and all the partners who sent “gifts”. Thanks for the love. Right back atcha.

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The Pharmacy prescribes the following links to combat Monday online anemia.

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Blog: insanewiches

So a few weeks ago, we introduced you to scanwiches. And because we know you’ll be spending most of this week trying to come up with creative ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers, here’s a little more inspiration: insanewiches.com.

ArtBabble Video: Nic Hess’s Spindle Implosion

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The Pharmacy prescribes the following links to combat Monday online anemia.

Blog: Scanwiches

Jon Chonko, a New York graphic designer who has been scouring the local deli scene, has a scanwich blog for his findings, replete with delectable cross sections to satisfy your every sandwich desire. If you’re not hungry now, you’re about to be.

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ArtBabble Video: Behind the Scenes: Tim Burton

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It’s a big day! The IMA was just named one of the 10 recipients of the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Services, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. Indiana Senator Richard Lugar nominated the Museum about which he said, “The IMA provides the Indianapolis community with valuable arts programming, education and many special exhibitions through the exploration of art, design, and the natural environment. It is truly a treasure in Indianapolis and very deserving of this prestigious honor.”

The annual award presented by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) since 1994, recognizes institutions for outstanding social, educational, environmental, or economic contributions to their communities. According to IMLS Director Anne-Imelda M. Radice, the IMA was selected for the award based on the Museum’s “exemplary programs (that) respond to community challenges, positively impact people’s lives, and serve as models for the nation’s museums.”

National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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