Not the record-setting fish, but Tokyo… photo: Stewart Butterfield / Creative Commons We’ve covered the plight of critically endangered Atlantic bluefin tuna in some detail and for some time, nearly always including a contextual statement on how Japan is far and away the largest market for bluefin. Here’s why there’s oppo… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …Rep. Peter King: ‘I Have Nothing But Contempt for the NY Times. They Should Be Indicted for Espionage’
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Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) made a statement about the New York Times Tuesday that is likely shared by conservatives and most right-thinking Americans from coast to coast. In an interview with The Hill, King said, ““I have nothing but contempt for them. They should be indicted under the Espionage Act”: read more
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After New Years attack in Alexandria and with messages on websites maintained by Islamist extremists calling for attacks on Coptic churches in various countries, church members are on high alert ahead of their Christmas celebrations
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Images credit Andrew Maynard Architects Best of Green 2010 Young Architect Andrew Maynard never got to build his BOB popup-camper car, but now is getting to do the next best thing: a pop-up portable pod-shelter for the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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It may have already tipped its hand , but LG has now just gotten fully official with its latest flagship Android phone, the Optimus Black (previously known as the LG “B” ), which packs a 4-inch NOVA display that promises to be both bright (700 nits) and energy efficient. What’s more, despite being just 9.2 mm slim (and tapering down to 6 mm), the phone also packs 1,500mAh battery that promises a full day of use, and you’ll get a 2 megapixel front-facing camera in addition to another one of unspecified resolution presumably ’round back. According to LG, the phone will ship with Android 2.2 (plus LG’s Optimus UI 2.0), but get a Gingerbread update at some point in the future. Head on past the break for the complete press release, and look for the phone itself to roll out globally in the first half of the year. Continue reading LG announces super slim Optimus Black with NOVA display LG announces super slim Optimus Black with NOVA display originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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During heated Knesset debate over Jaffa principal’s decision to prohibit Arab students from speaking Arabic in classrooms, Arab MK says education system at fault ‘for not teaching Arabic over past 60 years.’ Rivlin: Anti-Israel propaganda
Continue reading …Chris Hayes: White House Needs to Call Republicans’ Bluff on Debt Ceiling
January 5, 2011 No Comment
Click here to view this media The Nation’s Chris Hayes, filling in for Rachel Maddow, points out that just as they did during the tax cut debate, Republicans have already shown their hand on whether they’d be willing to raise the debt ceiling. BOEHNER: We’re going to have to deal with is as adults, whether we like it or not. The federal government has obligations and we have obligations on our part. As Hayes noted, even though the Republicans are trying to placate the tea party, a.k.a. the extreme right wing of their base, they’re never going to allow their Wall Street masters actually be harmed. His recommendation: Call their bluff this time around and make the Republicans walk the plank on this.
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Here’s an idea: start a headphone company, and then consult any ‘ole musician for sponsorship. It’s bound to work out well for you. HP has locked arms with Dr. Dre (and The Biebs !), Sleek Audio has done likewise with 50 Cent , Harman AKG has teamed with Quincy Jones , and now, Signeo is looking to Ludacris for a boost in the marketing department. Here at CES, the aforesaid outfit has just launched the cans you see above, aptly titled Soul by Ludacris. As you’d expect, they look mildly similar to the Beats headphone range that has seemingly taken the world by storm, and according to the release after the break, Luda was tightly involved in the construction of them. The Soul brand is debuting with five models in the line: the SL300 noise-cancelling headphones, on-ear SL150 / SL100 models and the SE99 / SE48 earbuds. The whole crew is tweaked to emit fairly intense bass (“without sacrificing the clarity of mids and highs,” mind you), and while no pricing details are being shared just yet, we are told that you can find your own Soul when they hit shelves in “early 2011.” One more look and the full release are after the break. Continue reading Signeo reveals ‘Soul by Ludacris’ headphone series at CES Signeo reveals ‘Soul by Ludacris’ headphone series at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Image credit: New Internationalist , used under Creative Commons license. The term “ethical consumerism” has always given me an icky feeling. Whether it is discussion regarding the feasibility of a better world through buying stuff , or the accusation that greener shopping is more about status than sustainability , it would seem I am not alone. Nevertheless, I was excited to … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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We’re entering the day of the liveblog here at CES with all the major electronics manufacturers finally ready to make their big splash announcements for 2011. LG is almost certain to drop some knowledge on us about its new triumvirate of Android smartphones , while 3DTVs, of both the mobile and supersized variety, are expected to feature strongly as well. Let’s not waste time prognosticating, however — there’s a set of well groomed Korean gentlemen ready to do right by us with a surely awesome presentation. Why keep them waiting? Jump past the break for all the steaming-hot liveblog action. Continue reading Live from LG’s CES 2011 press event Live from LG’s CES 2011 press event originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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