Photo by takomabibelot via Flickr Creative Commons One of the key reasons why we have a problem with old electronics being exported to toxic e-waste dumps is because that’s where it’s cheapest to deal with the stuff. Solving that problem means becoming more efficient with our recycling processes here in the US, so that there are no excuses for not dealing with our own mess. A recycling plant newly opened in Mississauga outside Toronto, Sims Recycling Solutions, is… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …There’s been a lot of talk lately about American math scores falling behind the rest of the world—a December assessment of standardized tests put China at No. 1, and the US at No. 31—but that’s actually a myth, Good reports. The fact is that the US “was never…
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The Egyptian army has backed President Hosni Mubarak’s refusal to step down. But protesters in the capital and elsewhere flooded the streets in renewed anger. (Feb. 11)
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As the anti-government demonstrations in Egypt stretch into their 18th day, singer Amir Eid has placed an anthem for them on YouTube, filmed in part at epicenter Tahrir Square. Its refrain sums up the mood: “I’m Not Turning Around.” In the video for “Sout Al Horeya,” Eid walks through the crowd singing, and the camera captures Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Wired: Danger Room Discovery Date : 11/02/2011 15:22 Number of articles : 4
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As the anti-government demonstrations in Egypt stretch into their 18th day, singer Amir Eid has placed an anthem for them on YouTube, filmed in part at epicenter Tahrir Square. Its refrain sums up the mood: “I’m Not Turning Around.” In the video for “Sout Al Horeya,” Eid walks through the crowd singing, and the camera captures Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Wired: Danger Room Discovery Date : 11/02/2011 15:22 Number of articles : 4
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As the anti-government demonstrations in Egypt stretch into their 18th day, singer Amir Eid has placed an anthem for them on YouTube, filmed in part at epicenter Tahrir Square. Its refrain sums up the mood: “I’m Not Turning Around.” In the video for “Sout Al Horeya,” Eid walks through the crowd singing, and the camera captures Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Wired: Danger Room Discovery Date : 11/02/2011 15:22 Number of articles : 4
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As the anti-government demonstrations in Egypt stretch into their 18th day, singer Amir Eid has placed an anthem for them on YouTube, filmed in part at epicenter Tahrir Square. Its refrain sums up the mood: “I’m Not Turning Around.” In the video for “Sout Al Horeya,” Eid walks through the crowd singing, and the camera captures Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Wired: Danger Room Discovery Date : 11/02/2011 15:22 Number of articles : 4
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Image credit: Andreas Demmelbauer , used under Creative Commons license. Whether it’s turning food waste into electricity , keeping bees near its stores , or launching city-wide electric vehicle charging
Continue reading …A Pakistani court has ruled that an American diplomat who allegedly shot and killed two men he says tried to rob him must remain in custody for 14 more days, CNN reports. Raymond Davis’ lawyer quickly filed a petition for his release, holding that he has diplomatic immunity. Davis has…
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New Music of the Day: Lady Gaga – “Born This Way” Lead single and title track off Ms. Germanotta’s sophomore effort, which is due to drop May 23. [ gagafrenzy .] Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Daily What Discovery Date : 11/02/2011 15:02 Number of articles : 6
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