Young man seeking refuge in Israel after crossing border from Sinai confesses he burnt down house of rival family. He fails to express regret, says fears for his life in his homeland
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Photo by LaPrimaDonna Sonar is used effectively to detect objects and surfaces underwater, however when it comes to “bubbly areas” such as where waves break around reefs and shores, standard sonar doesn’t work. It’s no secret that dolphins have amazing sonar capabilities, even when it comes to detecting prey inside bubble nets they catch themselves, though no one knows how they’re able to do it. Looking at the success of dolphins, scientists from University of Southampton decided to think like a cetacean and came up with a new novel approach to sonar that… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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As descendant of famed Zionist visionary, Hillary Rubin made aliyah to what she thought was her true home. Now she has second thoughts after Israel’s religious authorities refuse to recognize her marriage. ‘It’s becoming a tyrannical Jewish state’
Continue reading …Philadelphia Eagles going self-sufficient on stadium energy from 2011, 30 percent of it renewable
November 19, 2010 No Comment
Let’s skip right past the cringe-worthy “Declaration of Energy Independence” slogan and look at what the Eagles are actually doing with their pro sports venue. The franchise that dresses in midnight green is aiming to smarten up its eco-green credentials with a new partnership with SolarBlue that will provide all of the Eagles’ stadium energy needs for the next 20 years, after which point the team will be free to resell any surplus electricity back to the grid. 15 percent of the total output with be generated with spiral wind turbines erected around the top rim of Lincoln Financial Field, another 15 will come from 2,500 solar panels to be installed near the stadium, and the rest will be obtained from a biodiesel / natural gas plant. So it’s not all renewable, but a nice step in the right direction, nonetheless. Philadelphia Eagles going self-sufficient on stadium energy from 2011, 30 percent of it renewable originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Iran not just about the missiles: Products created specifically for local market revealed, including Islamic tie, ‘Hijab Messenger’ software
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Images via airbnb Airbnb (short for Airbed & Breakfast) is one of our favorite green-thinking sites for travelers . The site links up people looking for a place to stay with people who have a couch, airbed, or spare room to rent out. It decreases the need for hotel stays, which decreases your carbon footprint when you’re traveling. And now, you guessed it, there’s an app for that. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …Cox enters wireless market with ‘Unbelievably Fair’ contracts, offers first US quadruple play
November 19, 2010 No Comment
We’ve been hearing about Cox’s intention to make a splash in the wireless space for a good long while , but today the cable company’s finally made that move official. The venture will start off with three markets — Hampton Roads, VA, Omaha, NE, and Orange County, CA — and the big selling points will include MoneyBack Minutes, which gives you cash back for disused minutes, and free usage alerts to help you avoid gnarly overage charges. Bloomberg reports that service will be provided using Sprint’s 3G airwaves for now, with Cox building out its own network for the future. Tie-ins with the company’s other services include DVR-controlling software coming preinstalled on handsets, along with one free upgrade (such as a free premium channel like HBO) if you’re already using any of Cox’s landline, internet or cable services. We can’t say that sounds like a bad deal, and the phone selection includes the HTC Desire at $70 on a two-year contract. Skip past the break for the full PR. Continue reading Cox enters wireless market with ‘Unbelievably Fair’ contracts, offers first US quadruple play Cox enters wireless market with ‘Unbelievably Fair’ contracts, offers first US quadruple play originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Escalation in south continues after Grad rocket, two Qassams fired from Gaza on Thursday night. Mortars hits open area; no injuries or damage reported. Army of Islam members go into hiding. PRC: Rocket fire a response to ‘Israel’s crimes’
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The pollution in Beijing was so heavy Friday that the US Embassy called the air quality “crazy bad.” (Nov. 19)
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Actress-musician Cher was honored in Los Angeles where she became the latest star to sink her hands and feet into cement outside the famed Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. (Nov. 19)
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