Image: Flickr user avlxyz tries an insect at Chiang Mai bazaar Hungry for a grasshopper taco ? Well, probably not. But the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) thinks it is time for an end to the “Eewww!” response to the thought of eating insects. The FAO reports that there are more than 1000 edible insect species. Insects can provide protein in the diet at a much lower environmental cost than traditional livestock, such as cows, pigs, or sheep. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …Ford takes us on the world’s shortest test drive in the Focus Electric (video)
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When offered a chance to take a Ford Focus Electric for a spin we jumped at it, though were admittedly a bit perplexed when told it would be on the show floor. As it turns out the company set up a loop upon which a Transit Van and Focus Electric were driving, one after the next, up a steep incline and over the heads of fellow journalists, stopping at a little dyno to see just what this thing was putting down, and then back around to where it all started. No shocking information was gleaned, and we still can’t get anyone to confirm or deny the ability for a 480v quick-charge, but it sure beat walking. Continue reading Ford takes us on the world’s shortest test drive in the Focus Electric (video) Ford takes us on the world’s shortest test drive in the Focus Electric (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Hezbollah is threatening to withdraw from Lebanon’s uneasy unity government, collapsing it and plunging the country into its worst political crisis since 2008. A government official tells the New York Times that 11 of the country’s 30 cabinet members will resign today, complaining that the cabinet hasn’t renounced a UN-backed…
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The floods in northeastern Australia have turned Brisbane into a watery ghost town. Officials warn that 20000 homes could be swamped. (Jan. 12)
Continue reading …If you’re determined to get a great job, you might want to quit your course of study at Cornell or Dartmouth and transfer to one of the “top 5″ schools: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and Wharton. A new study shows that recruiters for the best law firms, investment banks, and…
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Judge orders Michael Jackson doctor to stand trial; Steven Tyler says he’ll be ‘Idol’ judge and Aerosmith member; Justin Bieber returning to guest star on ‘CSI.’ (Jan. 12)
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Photo by Guwashi999 via Flickr Creative Commons UL Environment is working to develop a new set of standards for mobile devices that will green up the industry worldwide. UL is an independent evaluator of products, ensuring they meet certain standards, and the new-ish environmental arm looks at issues such as materials sourcing, energy use, and recyclability. Considering we have some 5 billion cell phones on the planet right now, with more rolling off the manufacturing belts every day, and that they’re used in nearly every corner of the world, holding elect… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Former Harvard University classmates of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg want to throw out a $65 million settlement of their lawsuit that alleged the social network was their idea. (Jan. 12)
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Sorry, we can’t help ourselves. You see, we like the Prius . A lot. But it’s just so… well… boring. Not the Prius C . It’s just a Concept, but it’s a Curvy one, a Cute one, and a downright Catch. Call us anytime. Toyota. You have our number. Gallery: Toyota Prius C Toyota puts Prius C on a pedestal, we go back for more originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Fred Phelps, crazed leader of the Westboro Baptist Church cult, has become infamous for blaming any bad event on the evils of homosexuality. Earthquake in Haiti? Blame the gays. Combat troop deaths in Iraq? Ditto. read more
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