WaPo’s Richard Cohen: ‘Palin Couldn’t Be President of Black America or Hispanic America’
November 23, 2010 No Comment
If you thought the media attacks on Sarah Palin and her family were deplorable in 2008, it's clear with the 2012 presidential campaign starting and her name being bandied about, you ain't seen nuttin' yet. Take the Washington Post's Richard Cohen for example who penned a column Tuesday concluding, ” She could not be the president of black America nor of Hispanic America “: read more
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TV stars from around the world turned out for the International Emmy Awards in New York. At the ceremony, Simon Cowell was honored with the special Directorate award – while actors Jason Priestley and Elizabeth Moss were on presenter duty. (Nov. 23)
Continue reading …The Hidden Cost of Cheap Shrimp: Coral Reef Damage, Mangrove Destruction, Labour Abuse and Health Problems
November 23, 2010 No Comment
Cheap Shrimp: Hidden Costs (Introduction) from UBCjournalism on Vimeo . Shrimp used to be a delicacy; now they are ubiquitous and cheap. TreeHugger has noted that farmed shrimp are “one of the most destructive means by which humans produce food.” Now a new investigative report by the University of British Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism looks at the shrimp industry in Thailand in terms of coral reef damage, mangrove destruction… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Image via EcoFactor EcoFactor is an energy management software start-up that recently won a Cleantech Open award. It aggregates data abut your home’s energy use and gives a grade for each zone of the house. The grade reflects how sealed a building is and its energy efficiency levels. While the grade is based on the home, it of course reflects on the owner and we know there are some people who just have to be straight A students. Luckily, EcoFactor also likes straight A students. So when one efficiency-minded customer called in fro… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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HP ‘s unceremoniously added the G62x to its previously released G62m and G62t models. The 15.6-incher boasts an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU unlike the Core i3 s that the G62m and G62t models pack. Other than that, all three are identical, with 16:9 aspect ratio panels, WiFi, an HDMI reader, three USB 2.0 ports, and a 6-cell battery. The G62x is the lowest end, budget-minded laptop of the group, and has a starting price of $430. It’s available now over at HP. HP debuts Core 2 Duo G62x laptop for $430 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Photo: Kelly Rossiter We no sooner get through Thanksgiving when the Christmas party season starts. Here is a simple recipe for roasted almonds that you can serve yourself, or take as a hostess gift. I took these nuts to a party this week and they were a big hit. Like most nuts , they are totally addictive. In fact, I’m snacking on some now as I write this. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Texting has taken over mobile networks, and now it’s destined to overwhelm our emergency responders as well. According to Wired Epicenter , the FCC is looking to follow in the footsteps of those trailblazing Iowans and expand its 911 services to allow emergencies to be reported via text message, and while at first glance that may sound silly, we can think of some times when it could make a lot of sense. Let’s say there’s someone in the house and you don’t want them to know where you are — texting is a lot quieter than talking. Or let’s say the aliens are attacking and you don’t have time to stop running — a text is a lot quicker, too. The FCC is also apparently looking at receiving MMS and even streaming video so that you could send pictures and footage of their hugely advanced tactics. If these efforts are successful perhaps we can survive the coming trans-dimensional menace for just a little longer. FCC looking to accept 911 texting, MMS, and even streaming video originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …California Paves the Way for Lower-VOC Cleaning Products to Reduce Smog
November 23, 2010 No Comment
Image: Guerrilla Futures via flickr Household cleaning products in the U.S. might soon be a little greener, thanks to a new rule in California that will require companies to reformulate products so they contain fewer volatile organic compounds, or VOCs , which are significant contributors to smog—and pose health hazards for people. The new regulation will cover window cleaners, degreasers, general purpose cleaning sprays and other cleaning products you probably have arou… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire Tuesday after the North shelled an island near their disputed sea border, killing at least two South Korean marines, setting dozens of buildings ablaze and sending civilians fleeing for shelter. (Nov. 23)
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Image credit: The Pig on Facebook As a British transplant to North Carolina, I have always been fascinated by this state’s barbecue culture. But as a flexitarian who eats mostly plant-based foods , and who tries to stick to local, humanely reared meat only on occasion, I’ve often been frustrated that the most long-time, traditional eateries also seem to serve the most intensively reared meat. It’s a problem that is not exclusive to barbecue, and it is a strangely ironic… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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