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- Russia and China Block U.N. Action on Syrian Crisis
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:00:33 GMTA United Nations Security Council effort to end the violence in Syria ended in acrimony hours after the Syrian military attacked the ravaged city of Homs. ... - Protesters Throng Frozen Moscow in Anti-Putin March
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:15:07 GMTAntigovernment protesters managed to gather a third huge crowd in the center of the Russian capital, undeterred by arctic cold. ... - Romney Hoping for Repeat Performance in Nevada
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:46:29 GMTMitt Romney, who won the state in the 2008 primary race with strong support from Mormons, entered Saturday?s caucuses with a commanding lead. ... - The Caucus: At One Site, Caucus Is No Contest
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:40:03 GMTThe Republicans who met in Room 207 of Palo Verde High School gave Mitt Romney a lopsided victory. ... - Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook, Staying on Message
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:37:54 GMTSheryl Sandberg, Facebook?s No. 2 executive, considers herself a role model for women. But her call isn?t simply about mentoring and empowering; it?s also a business strategy. ... - The Bay Citizen: Occupy Protesters Stretch the Oakland Police
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:23:19 GMTThe Occupy Oakland movement has provided a lens into the deep dysfunction of the beleaguered and depleted Oakland Police Department. ... - Illinois?s Metro East Disputes Levees? ?Unacceptable? Rating
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:35:58 GMTOfficials and residents in the Mississippi River flood plain known as the American Bottom say the Army Corps of Engineers overreacted after Hurricane Katrina. ... - Treatment of Grandmother After Fatal Police Shooting Is Criticized
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:48:34 GMTAfter a police officer fatally shot an 18-year-old man in the Bronx on Thursday, the man?s grandmother was held against her will for hours, a friend of the family said. ... - Greek Official Says Barriers Remain in Talks With Creditors
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:46:43 GMTThe Greek finance minister said that talks with foreign creditors on a second rescue deal were ?on a razor?s edge,? with major issues unresolved ahead of a crucial deadline on Sunday. ... - In Egypt, More Deaths Reported as Clashes Continue
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:34:44 GMTOn Saturday, a standoff between police and protesters ended with stone throwing and tear gassing. ...
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- Russia, China reject UN resolution on Syria
posted on Sat, 4 Feb 2012 15:35:14 GMT... - For mentally ill, care in jail often out of reach
posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2012 23:43:31 GMTA man who was declared suicidal by a New Mexico jail and alleges he was then left to rot in solitary confinement for nearly two years is just one of many former inmates who say they were denied essential mental health services while incarcerated at that detention center, which like others across the... - Israeli official implies strike on Iran nukes program is near
posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2012 23:08:35 GMTThe current standoff with Iran is similar to the 'fateful' period before the 1967 Arab-Israel war, when Israel launched a preemptive strike, said Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak. ... - Romney looks to solidify momentum in Nevada caucus
posted on Sat, 4 Feb 2012 20:34:03 GMTMitt Romney hopes to add velocity to his political momentum with a victory in the caucuses of Nevada, a state in which the former Massachusetts governor has focused a number of resources. ... - Thousands brave icy chill to protest in Moscow
posted on Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:10:14 GMTThousands of people marched in Russian capital Moscow Saturday in a pro-democracy protest over the power of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, according to reports. ... - 3 mushroom pickers found alive after 6 days
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- Russia, China veto U.N. draft backing Arab plan for Syria
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:48:21 -0500UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia and China vetoed on Saturday a U.N. resolution that backed an Arab plan calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to quit, stalling global efforts to end his bloody crackdown on unrest after hundreds were reported killed in the city of Homs. ... - Special Report: Bloomberg reloads in push for gun control
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:19:09 -0500NEW YORK (Reuters) - Among the slick, million-dollar ads for the likes of Pepsi and Honda during the Super Bowl this Sunday, viewers in Washington will see a far more modest spot. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino will be sitting on a couch touting an issue most politic... - Greece says faces 24-hour deadline to clinch rescue
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:42:10 -0500ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece has just one day left to strike a deal with impatient lenders and reluctant political party leaders on a 130 billion rescue plan before the country is pushed towards a chaotic default, its finance minister warned on Saturday. ... - Russians stage rival protests over Putin
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:15:05 -0500MOSCOW (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Russians defied bitter cold in Moscow on Saturday to demand fair elections in a march against Vladimir Putin's 12-year rule, while supporters of the prime minister staged a rival rally drawing comparable numbers. ... - Iran says oil ban will not halt nuclear work
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:43:27 -0500TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's oil minister said the Islamic state would not retreat from its nuclear program even if its crude oil exports grind to a halt, the official IRNA news agency reported on Saturday. ... - Police begin clearing Occupy DC protest site
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:34:19 -0500WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Police removed bedding and most tents on Saturday at an "Occupy" protest site just blocks from the White House, enforcing a no-camping rule at a public square that has housed protesters for months. ... - Romney looks to boost front-runner status in Nevada
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:26:14 -0500LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - With a huge lead in polls, Republican front-runner Mitt Romney appeared poised for an easy win in Nevada on Saturday that would put him in firm command of the party's see-sawing presidential nominating race. ... - Panetta reassures European allies over defense cuts
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:42:05 -0500MUNICH (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta reassured European allies on Saturday that Washington remains committed to their security despite an austerity drive, as NATO pushed for new ways for alliance members to maintain capabilities at lower cost. ... - Afghan Taliban deny Mullah Omar wrote to White House
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:43:10 -0500KABUL (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban denied on Saturday that the group's leader Mullah Omar wrote to the White House last year. ... - Venezuela's Chavez celebrates coup, opposition angered
posted on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:22:30 -0500CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez mounted a lavish celebration on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of the failed coup that helped launch his political career, as opposition leaders slammed the event as a blemish on the country's democracy. ...
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- Green Real Estate ads ? Major Upgrade!
posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:30:23 +0000As we enter our 19th year at Sustainable Sources, we’re happy to announce that we’ve completely revamped our long running Real Estate section. Your listings can now have up to 20 images. Easier to list property. Easier to update. It’s on a much faster server. Improved searches. In... - Sustainable Sources will go dark on Jan 18 to fight SOPA
posted on Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:41:04 +0000On January 18 from 8am to 8pm, SustainableSources.com will join Reddit, Boing Boing and a growing number of other sites around the Internet in “going dark” to bring awareness of the need to loudly oppose SOPA and PIPA, the pending US legislation that creates a punishing Internet censors... - Rare opportunity to visit Gaviotas village
posted on Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:48:32 +0000The village of Gaviotas in the llanos of Colombia today announced a rare chance for outsiders to visit. So far, few outsiders have managed to visit this special place. But public order has made a comeback in the region, and in 2010, two groups of 20 people each (including a 1-year old baby girl!) tr... - Compost it?
posted on Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:59:30 +0000Something silly (and serious) for y’all. For more info, see compost toilets and The Humanure Handbook. Enjoy! Bookmark to: ... - A Different Kind of HVAC Contractor ? And the Book He Wrote
posted on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:50:23 +0000Trish Holder of GreenspirationHome.com Interviews Joe Gorman, Contractor and Author of From Contractor to Consumer The book you?ve got to read (or at least skim) before choosing an HVAC contractor! Not long ago I ran across a book on the internet entitled, ?From Contractor to Consumer: The Truth ... - New Energy Star Standards for Dishwashers and Furnaces
posted on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:13:37 +0000From Environmental Building News, Vol. 20 No. 9 By Evan Dick The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced revisions to Energy Star requirements for residential dishwashers and furnaces. Effective January 20, 2012, Energy Star dishwashers will be 8% more efficient than previous Energy... - Consider Hybrid Geothermal Heat Pump
posted on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:50:11 +0000New research shows that installing a hybrid geothermal heat pump system can significantly reduce the cost of implementing geothermal heating and cooling. The hybrid system reduces the peak capacity of the ground loop, making a smaller, less expensive ground heat exchanger feasible. The Energy Center... - Straw Social housing in UK
posted on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:57:04 +0000Recent articles in the Guardian and other publications tells of strawbale “Council housing” in the UK. Council houses are a form of social housing. The local council builds the houses which are then offered at a subsidised rent to people who are unable to afford full rental values. Stra... - Apply Now for a Greenbuild 2011 Scholarship
posted on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:40:37 +0000Tuesday, June 21, 2011 The Greenbuild Scholarship Program is now open and accepting applications. Designed for low-income individuals entering into the green building industry the Greenbuild Scholarship Program provides all-inclusive trips to the Greenbuild International Conference to those witho... - Site Selection and Analysis
posted on Sat, 04 Jun 2011 07:13:29 +0000Choosing a site on which to locate a new home is not a simple task. Countless factors – natural, man-made, social and economic – must be examined. Where we choose to build and how we build on a site have an impact on the local and global environments, ongoing costs (utility bills, ...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 05:03 PM
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- This Week in the Future, January 30-February 3, 2012
posted on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:45:57 +0000This Week in the Future, January 30-February 3, 2012 Baarbarian Whoa, you guys. This is one of our favorite Baarbarian illustrations ever. That weird story about the blue goo spheres dropping from the sky did seem like something dreamt up by a sheep. Want to win this sleepy Baarbarian illustration ... - The Future of Fun Is Repetitive Drudgery
posted on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:13:12 +0000Where's the Pixel? wheresthepixel.com Look at this video game. It's a great motivator to keep your monitor spotlessly clean -- go on, get your chemical-impregnated microfiber cloth and give it a wipedown right now -- but is it actually fun? I contend not. Next week on PopSci.com we investigate, adu... - The Most Amazing Science Images of the Week, January 30-February 3, 2012
posted on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:45:17 +0000Moon-Printed Houses We've seen this idea before--Enrico Dini of D-Shape talked to us awhile back about a giant 3-D printer that'd print houses on the moon, out of moon-rocks and moon-dust. But a bunch of professors at USC created this futuristic mockup of their own version, and it looks great. Read ... - A Modern Super Bowl Sunday Is Nothing Without Puffed Cheese-Flavored Snacks
posted on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:47:58 +0000Modernist Cheese Puff Modernist CuisineHere's how to make your own, with just three kinds of food starch The creators of Modernist Cuisine are getting ready to watch the big game just like anybody else: infusing water with cheddar cheese, blending an emulsified sauce with engineered tapioca starch,... - Archive Gallery: PopSci Hunts For Mythical Beasts
posted on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:45:09 +0000Searching for the Yeti Through the Years Abominable snowmen, sea serpents and dragons, oh my! We don't see a lot of cryptozoology - the study of animals that have not yet been proven to exist - in the pages of PopSci these days, but that's what we have the archives for. Buried within the decades up... - 10-Year-Old Accidentally Creates New Molecule in Science Class
posted on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:52:09 +0000Tetranitratoxycarbon Professor Robert Zoellner holds a model of tetranitratoxycarbon. He has a co-authorship on a paper about the new molecule--along with ten-year-old Clara Lazen. Humboldt State UniversityLittle Clara's tetranitratoxycarbon is brand new and explosive Clara Lazen is the discoverer o... - Russian Scientists Drilling into "Alien" Antarctic Lake Vostok Fall Silent
posted on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:48:07 +0000Vostok Station Todd Sowers LDEO, Columbia University At Lake Vostok, the coldest place on earth, a Russian team of scientists have been attempting to drill through a two-mile-thick ice layer into the subterranean lake, which has been isolated for some 20 million years. But the team has not been hea... - Cool Plasma Torch Kills Germs on Raw Chicken
posted on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:04:31 +0000Plasma Versus Chicken Breast Dirks et al., Journal of Food Protection We've seen the plasma beam toothbrush, where a blast of room-temperature plasma destroys plaque and bacteria in your mouth. Now researchers at Drexel University have applied the technology to raw chicken and found that the gentle... - The Seventh-Generation Porsche 911 is Lighter, Faster and More Efficient
posted on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:09:27 +00002012 Porsche 911 Carrera Porsche Since unveiling the 911 Carrera in 1963, Porsche has built many dozens of variations, ranging from convertibles to racing editions to subtly tweaked versions distinguishable only to board members of the Porsche Club of America. Full-blown generational revamps have b... - Video: PopSci's Favorite Japanese Fembot Gets a Modeling Job at the Mall
posted on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:10:09 +0000Geminoid-F at the Mall via DigInfo NewsAdd 'mannequin' to the list of jobs being replaced by robots In this economy, a job is a job. And while we await the day that we can hire our robot companions to handle our household duties, humanoid semi-celeb Geminoid-F is exploring other possibilities at a ...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 01:32 PM
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- 8 Facts and Myths About Warming Up Your Car in Winter
posted on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:04:00 ESTOld habits die hard, and one of the oldest—still rigorously enforced by many drivers—is that "warming up" the car for a few minutes is necessary to avoid some kind of unspecified damage. But idling is totally unnecessary, which is why many communities have enacted ordinances against the ... - Electric Car Parade
posted on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:30:00 ESTSanta Monica, California drew the stars and cars early on Sunday, Oct. 16 to help celebrate National Plug In Day. The event, a joint effort between Plug In America, the Sierra Club, and the Electric Auto Association, was held in 21 cities, with electric vehicle owners participating in parades, tailp... - The Snobbish Wine Guest Switcheroo and Other Cheapskate Wine Tips
posted on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:48:00 ESTAs you might have heard, it's a controversial element the NCPP ("National Cheapskate Profiling Program"). Many, but not all, cheapskates like me love box wine. In fact, I'm fond of "recanting"—as opposed to "decanting"—the wine I serve our dinner guests. "Recanting: Secretly funneling in... - How to Preserve Family Farms, and Critical 'Foodsheds'
posted on Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:05:00 ESTJust as watersheds provide drinking water for thirsty cities, "foodsheds" provide safe, secure food.... - 5 Frugal Fall Gardening Tips
posted on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:23:00 ESTSure, everybody's green thumb seems to blossom with the first warmish day of spring, just about the same day the green blades of the daffodils pop up in the flowerbed. But by autumn, most fair weather gardeners have long ago hung up their hoes for the season and planted their butts firmly in front... - The Latest Organic Cotton Jeans and Sustainable Denim Styles
posted on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:00:00 ESTTips for buying the right sustainable or organic cotton jeans for you.... - Natural Eye Makeup: Brands and Buying Tips
posted on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:06:00 ESTFor sensitive skin around the eyes, natural and organic eyeliner, eye shadow and mascara offer an alternative to traditional eye makeup.... - Eco Friendly Kids' Shoes
posted on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:00:00 ESTMade with organic cotton, canvas, rubber and other eco friendly materials, these kids' shoes wear well.... - Saving Money, Amish Style
posted on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:57:00 ESTI've always been fascinated with the Amish... - Green Halloween Tricks and Treats
posted on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:00:00 ESTEverything you need for a safe, fun Halloween, from creative homemade costumes and organic candy to scary facts about bats to impress little ghouls and boys....
Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 10:09 AM
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- Hack a Cardboard Box into a DIY Solar Oven
posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:50:00 ESTThis week's hack: Make a solar oven Shade of green: Adolescent spruce Items needed: Cardboard box at least 18" square and as deep as whatever you want to cook, black construction paper, tin foil, clear plastic, non-toxic glue, pen, tape, scissors or utility knife (put down the beer first, ok?), ruler, piece of dowel or stick or whatnot Why this hack: Because it's as fun and simple and cheap as they come. Hey, that sounds like the personal ads I've been running lately. In a few simple s... - How to Install a Tankless Water Heater
posted on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:39:00 ESTThis week's hack: Install a tankless water heater (aka on-demand or instantaneous water heater) Shade of green: Verdant pine Items needed: One on-demand water heater, miscellaneous plumbing bits including copper pipe (1/2" and/or 3/4"), pipe cutter, propane torch, solder Why this hack: Because you can cut your hot water bill in half. Yes, I said "in half." As in 50%. Tankless water heaters, like this one from Rinnai, are generally sleek. Heart of the hack: Ok, folks, this is an advanc... - Optimize Computer Energy Settings and Save 50%
posted on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:45:00 ESTShade of green: Minty fresh Items needed: A computer Why this hack: Because it's free, easy, and tons of fun (ok, so two outta three ain't bad) Heart of the hack: Did you know that 90% of desktop computers are not optimized for energy efficiency? If yours is the one-in-ten that is, then pat yourself on the back, and get back to darning your handknit socks by the flickering light of a candle. If you're like the rest of us, however, read on. It's stupid-simple to utilize the powe... - DIY Super Energy Efficient Refrigerator
posted on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:08:00 ESTShade of Green: 100-year old pine tree Items Needed: Stack of 2x4's, 4 sheets of 2-inch foamular "pink board," 4 sheets 1/2-inch CDX plywood, enough cedar tongue-in-groove paneling to cover the inside of your framed walls (exactly how much will depend on the size of your "fridge"), 2 small 24v computer fans, 1-3/4-inch hole saw, nails, general carpentry tools. Why this Hack: Because you live in the north. Because it drives you nuts that you're using electricity to chill your food when it's... - Hack a Wood Stove into an Efficient Water Heater
posted on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:57:00 ESTEditor's Note: The following hack carries a risk of explosion if not done properly. It will also likely void any warranties on your wood stove. Proceed with caution. Shade of Green: Burnt forest Items Needed: 1 wood stove (well, duh), 1 pressure relief valve, 1 hot water jacket or heat-resistant loop, miscellaneous copper pipe, miscellaneous copper fittings, 1 circulator (optional), 1 aquastat thermostat (optional), 1 pre-heat holding tank (optional), 1 plumber, stove gasket cement A view ... - This Week's Hack: Green-Pimp Your Ride
posted on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:00:00 ESTShade of green: Luscious lime Items needed: Air compressor, four to six quarts synthetic oil, common sense, willing mechanic Why this hack: Because you can't afford a Prius Heart of the hack: This one's simple, folks. First, you gotta check tire pressure. Consider: There's a 1% loss of fuel efficiency for every 2 PSI under maximum pressure (usually in the 35-psi range). So if you're running at 26 psi, you're giving up about 5% fuel efficiency. Why, on my 1990 one-ton Chevy pickup (4... - Hack Your Own Super Fridge
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 10:07 AM
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- The Snobbish Wine Guest Switcheroo and Other Cheapskate Wine Tips
posted on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:48:00 ESTAs you might have heard, it's a controversial element the NCPP ("National Cheapskate Profiling Program"). Many, but not all, cheapskates like me love box wine. In fact, I'm fond of "recanting"—as opposed to "decanting"—the wine I serve our dinner guests. "Recanting: Secretly funneling in... - 5 Frugal Fall Gardening Tips
posted on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:23:00 ESTSure, everybody's green thumb seems to blossom with the first warmish day of spring, just about the same day the green blades of the daffodils pop up in the flowerbed. But by autumn, most fair weather gardeners have long ago hung up their hoes for the season and planted their butts firmly in front... - Saving Money, Amish Style
posted on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:57:00 ESTI've always been fascinated with the Amish... - To Repair or Replace? That is the Question.
posted on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:29:00 ESTFollow the 50% rule and these four other rules for determining when it pays to repair an item, rather than replace it.... - 17 Creative Things to Do with Phone Books
posted on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:26:00 ESTIs it just my imagination, or are they sending out updated editions of the phone book and Yellow Pages a lot more often than they used to? When I was growing up, it seemed like we had the same phone book the whole time. I remember it, because my Uncle George — who fancied himself the Human... - 8 Perennial Vegetables Anyone Can Grow
posted on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:33:00 ESTI've confessed before that my enthusiasm for gardening usually dies on the vine long before the first cucumbers of summer are ready to harvest. I'm always looking for easy ways to satisfy my green thumb and, of course, ways to get the most broccolis for my gardening buck. That's why I'm a big fa... - How Many Recycled Cans Does It Take to Make an Airplane?
posted on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:54:00 ESTFebruary is the month I finally force myself to clean out and organize my office for the new year. It's an annual ritual worthy of a season-long special of Hoarders, a head-on collision between my weakness for made-to-be-broken New Year's resolutions and my deculttering phobia. The good news is tha... - 10 Painless Ways to Save for Vacation
posted on Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:00:00 ESTThe average American family plans to spend about $1,650 on summer vacation, according to a study by Visa. That's more than chump-change, particularly in these hard economic times. Here are some simple ways to pump up your piggy bank so that your vacation is paid for before you ever leave home. ... - 6 Ways to Go Green and Save Money in 2011
posted on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:53:00 ESTThese New Year's resolutions from the Green Cheapskate show you how to build wealth by going green.... - 10 Handy Alternative Uses of Charcoal
posted on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:51:00 EST[In his ongoing but sporadic series Don't Throw That Away!, the Green Cheapskate shows you how to repurpose just about anything, saving money and the environment in the process. Send him your repurposing ideas and challenges, but whatever you do, Don't Throw That Away!] Remember when you were a ...
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