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“…Animal Re-homing | Help us find new homes for animals…”
the people who runs this service..(linda and paul…out of auckland..)…are living saints… ..who devote their lives to helping the unprotected… are you able to help them in any way…? ..homes for animals are needed… ..and money’s good..!..eh..? go to source/story>>> … Continue reading
“…Save the Poor by Selling Them Stuff — Cheap…”
“…The bottom-of-the-pyramid marketing movement tries to profit the developing world and make a profit at the same time. The first slide comes up on the white-walled lecture room’s double display screens. In capital letters, it declares: “EMPATHY.” The 40-odd Stanford … Continue reading
(unwanted) deaf-dog story has a happy ending…
“…”Torsha had a play with them and their two dogs – -and was pretty much ready to jump in the car and head off with them,” she said…” go to source/story>>> Deaf pet finds friends and fun in new home … Continue reading
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“…Family Dog Credited With Keeping Missing Boy Alive…”
“…When 22-month-old Tyler Jacobson wandered off into the dark woods surrounding his South Carolina home, he was wearing only his T-shirt and a diaper. Rescuers using a bloodhound tracking team and an infrared-equipped search helicopter scoured the woods for the … Continue reading
“…’The Zoetrope’: A Do-It-Yourself Wind Turbine…” (how cool is that..!..eh..?..)
“…If you live in an area that sees a fair amount of wind and you’d like to reduce your utility bill by harnessing some of that wind power, a wind turbine might be a good idea. The trouble with most … Continue reading
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“…Solar Flare Eruption Recorded By NASA…” (VIDEO)
“…A large and stunning solar flare was captured on camera by NASA this past week. According to the BBC, the eruption lasted about 90 minutes – and was the latest in a series of sunstorms. NASA caught the flare in … Continue reading
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“…Dog Rescued By Dolphins In Florida Canal…” (VIDEO)
“..When 11-year-old doberman pincher Turbo escaped from his home last Sunday night, he made some unexpected new friends. Owner Cindy Burnett said her pooch had been missing for more than 15 hours when neighbors heard a loud splashing in a … Continue reading
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“…Researchers use virtual-reality avatars to create ‘out-of-body’ experience…”
“…In the film Avatar, explorers on the planet Pandora transmit their minds into alternative bodies. Now scientists have come a step closer to recreating the experience in the lab. They have successfully “projected” people into digital avatars that can move … Continue reading
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“…Concentrated Solar Power Tower In Seville, Spain: The Future Of Electricity?…” (VIDEO)
“…”If you wanted to generate all the world’s electricity, you could do it with less than 1% of the area of the world’s desert.” Gerry Wolff, Coordinator of Desertec, makes this statement in this video from the Guardian, “The Challenge … Continue reading
he’s gone…!…”..Mubarak resigns – live updates…”
“….• Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has resigned • Vice-president announces the army council holds power • Cheers and fireworks as protests turn to celebrations…” go to source/story>>>Mubarak resigns – live updates | World news | guardian.co.uk
“…Google Translate iPhone App Released: The Future Is Now…”
“…On Tuesday, Google launched a native Google Translate app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Available for free from the iTunes store, the new app translates voice input for 15 languages – - a feature that Search Engine Land … Continue reading
“…Dogs can sniff out colon cancer…”
“…Dogs can detect colon cancer by sniffing people’s breath or stools, scientists say. The findings were published in the medical journal Gut, the New Zealand Science Media Centre reports. Japanese scientists discovered a labrador retriever could detect a chemical produced … Continue reading
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salt…the super-cleaner…
“…Which one cleaning ingredient can you use in 25 different ways? Hint: You can also eat it. The answer is… salt. Beyond adding a kick to a bland meal – - it turns out that salt is an incredibly useful … Continue reading
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“…Revolutionary hydrogen fuel could cost just 90p per gallon (and it will run in existing cars)…”
“…* Hydrogen-based fuel produces no greenhouse gases so could help nations slash their carbon footprint * It is due to be available at the pumps in three to five years Stephen Voller, chief executive of Cella Energy said he is … Continue reading
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“…Building Brings Countryside To The City…” (PICTURES)
“…Boston Fusion has one of the coolest green roofs we’ve ever seen. The dazzling development is a mixed use building for Boston that aims to create an idyllic suburban landscape in the heart of the city. Designed by Danish-firm Bayarch, … Continue reading
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“…nearly half a million people a day watch a TED talk somewhere in the world…”
“…Because what it has done is bring a passion to the spreading of ideas. It’s not alone, either: over the past decade, festivals and websites dedicated to discourse and debate have blossomed. In Britain alone, there’s the Do Lectures (the … Continue reading
“…The week in wildlife – in pictures…”
“…Giant new crayfish species – waxwings with punk hairdos – and a wren that uses the ‘scary movie effect’ to get a date – - are highlights of this week’s pick of images from the natural world..” go to source/story>>>The … Continue reading
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“….A clucky hen at a wildlife park near Upper Hutt has taken an unlikely brood under her wing – five baby bunnies…(‘She’ll fluff right up and try to peck anyone who gets too close’)…”
“.. The silkie bantam is the talk of the Staglands Wildlife Reserve since the helpless and hairless rabbits were found in her nest this week. A young mother, at just eight months old, the hen was very protective of her … Continue reading
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“…Dog Breaks Vocabulary Record: Chaser The Border Collie Understands Over 1,000 Words…” (VIDEO)
“…For some of us, it’s hard to imagine our dogs understanding many more words than “sit” and “stay.” Many of us can’t even teach our dogs those simple words. But a border collie named Chaser has recently demonstrated a comprehension … Continue reading
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“…The Brain Responds To Music The Same Way As Eating…”
“…Whether it’s the Beatles or Beethoven, people like music for the same reason they like eating or having sex: … …It makes the brain release a chemical that gives pleasure, a new study says. The brain substance is involved both … Continue reading
“…Leicester primary is among first wave of free schools – and comes with vegetarian kitchen and yoga classes …”
“…The school day will begin at 8am with meditation – and most learning will be over by lunch – which will, naturally, be vegetarian – – under plans outlined today by backers of Britain’s first Hindu “free school”. The state-funded … Continue reading
“…Bill Clinton is named the animal world’s new best friend…(Mr Clinton added that he researched the past 25 years of medical evidence about the benefits of turning vegan – – and found that 82 per cent of those who switched to a plant-based diet had unclogged their arteries naturally)…”
“…He was the president who famously couldn’t jog past McDonald’s without grabbing a snack – - which makes Bill Clinton a most unlikely candidate for vegan hero. But that is exactly what swapping burgers for beans has done for the … Continue reading
john tamihere has promised himself to go vegan in the new year….here is why…(‘we in effect slowly start to kill ourselves and children – by the diet we consume’…)
“…Heart disease is the number one killer in most countries around the world. It is most starkly felt in so-called first world nations like the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Death with the cause traced back to heart-related matters … Continue reading
old-school small-kindness….
i received a xmas card from my p.i.-neighbours… …and i think that is kinda cool… …eh..?
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“…Free Pot For Food: 11,000 Pounds Of Food Donated…”
“…A California medical marijuana dispensary has raked in food donations with a unique offer: free pot. The Granny Purps dispensary in Soquel (soh-KEL’), about 60 miles southeast of San Francisco – - offered a complimentary marijuana cigarette for every four … Continue reading
“…Innovative Film And Art Animations From The Past 10 Years…”
“…From the big film screen to the small computer screen – the past ten years have seen a boom in animation- – both in the film world – and the fine art world – (not to mention the DIY craft … Continue reading
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a very cool ‘green’-ad…the story of ‘mr w.’…
“…What makes a good green ad? A brilliant, clear idea – - and simple execution…” go to source/story>>>The best environmental advertisement: Mr W | Damian Carrington | Environment | guardian.co.uk
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“…Air-Powered Car, AirPod: The Future Of Urban Transportation?..” (VIDEO)
“…There are cars that run on gas, electricity, vegetable oil, even human waste – and now there is a car that runs on air. The AirPod has been created in the UK and runs on compressed air. This CNN video … Continue reading
“…Vision: Web Phenom Who Cofounded Facebook and MyBarackObama Targets Social Change with Jumo…”
“…Chris Hughes’ Jumo.com harnesses social networking powerhouses Facebook and Twitter to link up online donors with organizations dedicated to making a difference. The current social networking ecosystem is geared toward often sharing too much disposable information about what we ate, … Continue reading
“…Videogame Engine Serves Up Free Brain Imagery for All…”
“…Mark Ellisman wants neuroscientists to share. Typically, they don’t: Data on brain structures, painstakingly accumulated using neuroimaging technologies and dissections, usually belongs to individual researchers, labs, and journals. So Ellisman, a neuroscientist at UC San Diego, started working on the … Continue reading
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“…All-Electric Trash Truck Cleans Up a Dirty Job…”
“…The makers of a new all-electric trash truck soon to be plying the streets of a Paris suburb promise that the only fumes coming from the truck will involve rotten fruit and expired cheese – not clouds of diesel exhaust. … Continue reading
“…Word Lens Magically Translates Words Before Your Eyes…” (VIDEO)
“…You’re in a foreign country. There’s text in front of you – on a sign, in a menu, wherever – that you don’t quite understand. What do you do? If you own an iPhone, you can just start up “Word … Continue reading
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“…There are babies galore in this week’s collection of the best animal photos!…”
“…Enjoy adorable pics of a sleeping newborn gorilla, playful lion and leopard cubs, a baby elephant and plenty more. But the fun doesn’t stop there, enjoy other amazing photos snapped around the world – - from a cute Tasmanian wombat … Continue reading
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“…The 2011 Nissan Leaf is nothing less than miraculous…”
“… After decades of waiting fruitlessly for commercialisation of various science fiction inventions like the jetpack, the flying car and the robot maid – - Nissan has finally delivered a regular, normal everyday car that runs on battery power. Yes, … Continue reading
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david cameron says he likes the smiths….but morrissy/marr don’t like cameron…and have told him he is ‘not allowed’ to like the smiths…(heh..!..) (‘ Morrissey used the blog True to You – to issue 11 paragraphs of vegetarian vitriol’)..
“…Almost a quarter century after their band split up, Morrissey can agree with Johnny Marr about one thing: … …David Cameron is not allowed to like the Smiths. Following Marr’s recent comments “forbidding” the prime minister to like their band … Continue reading
“…Talking Animals: Dogs, Cats And Birds…” (VIDEOS)
“…If you have a pet you’re used to talking to it, saying hi, asking if it wants a belly rub and so forth. But what if it answered you? While these pets are no Brian Griffin … they are pretty … Continue reading
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“..Animal Photos Of The Week…” (the baby-dolphin is beyond cute…eh..?..)
“…Our collection of this week’s best animal photos has some amazing shots from around the world. Get your cute fix with a rescued baby dolphin and a newborn guanaco, which is a llama-like creature native to South America. There are … Continue reading
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“…Magnate’s $2m fights cruelty on farms…”
“…The country’s wealthiest woman has pledged $2 million to fight animal cruelty – – and will give cash to anyone who dobs in farmers’ cruel practices. Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron hopes “rewards” of up to $30,000 will entice insiders to … Continue reading
ever wondered what a mosquito heart looks like…?
(this is a very cool site…featuring micro-photography… …’gobsmackingly beautiful/fascinating’ would pretty much cover it…) go to source/story>>>Nikon Small World – Detail – 1st Place, 2010 – Jonas King
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“…Animal Photos Of The Week…”
“…This week is a good one, and dog lovers will especially be delighted with our choices for the best animal photos … … as we’ve got some awesome pics of canines from all over the world. But don’t fret feline … Continue reading
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