Carrie gets a warm & fuzzy no-prize for causing us to ask the question, "What Would Linus Do?"

A lightweight, non-woven blanket engineered by a South Carolina company is keeping disaster victims dry and warm from the Gulf Coast to the mountains of Pakistan to the tsunami-ravaged areas of Southeast Asia.

The blanket developed by the Polymer Group Inc. is warmer than traditional blankets woven of cotton or wool. One side is soft and provides comfort next to the body; the other has a backing to provide a barrier from moisture, dirt and debris.

Keep this one in mind next time some dippy enviro-weenie starts ranting about the evils of the modern chemical industry.