UN to go green by cutting on AC

Fighting global warming should start at the top and to set an example the United nations have decided to remove Air-conditioners from the headquarters office in NY. UN is exhorting its staff and representative's of...

Warming world sends plants uphill

"Climate change has resulted in many plant species moving an average of 29 metres uphill every decade. Climate change has caused plants to seek cooler conditions at higher altitudes. Smaller species such as...

Power Ball Glow And Digital

"Our neon glowing Powerball is the only one in the UK with 6 LEDS, for an even cooler light effect. We also provide the latest generation of counters with 5 recording functions. This amazing Powerball is simply the best in the UK. Our all-new electronic Powerball, with LED...

Dogs found dead at Daytona track

"BreadWinner Kennels had other greyhounds that tested positive for traces of cocaine. August 25, 2007 DAYTONA BEACH - State and local investigators Friday were sorting out how...

Saved by Beer!

The following is a press release by band called National Product, whose tour van was beset by mechanical difficulties, to put it mildly."Late Friday night while driving to Calgary the members in National Product...

Yawning may keep us 'on the ball'

"Yawning may appear the height of rudeness, but in fact your body is desperately trying to keep you awake, according to research from the US. Psychologists who studied 44 students concluded that yawning sent cooler...

Curious Cephalopod Capture Creates Controversy :: Oblate Spheroid

"On a day when “Live Earth – The Concerts For A Climate In Crisis” is trying to bring awareness to the perils of the Earth going through its process of climate transition from cooler to warmer to cooler again...

Virginia Tech memorial grows on Facebook

UPDATE: A NowPublic member has made us aware of a charity accepting donations in Emily's name. Rawldogs.org, a no-kill dog shelter in Emily's hometown of Rappahannock is accepting monetary donations in lieu of...

Back on Capitol Hill, Bremer Is Facing a Cooler Reception

I wonder if Bremer is going to raise the Nurenberg Defense, to wit, "I was just following orders.""Back on Capitol Hill, Bremer Is Facing a Cooler Reception Republicans to Join Democrats in Criticizing Decisions in Iraq By Rajiv Chandrasekaran Washington Post Staff...

Vegetarianism beats the Prius in climate change race

If there were a race to find personal, individual solutions to global warming, becoming a vegetarian gets you to the finish line faster than a Prius will, according to this article at Common Dreams."Going veg...

Beer cooler inspired waterproof MP3

"SAN DIEGO, California (CNN) -- Ask those who ride the waves, and they'll tell you surfing and music are like searing sun rays and cold beverages, wet suits and wakeboards, sand and sandwiches. They just go together. But until recently, they couldn't be used together, most...

25 cheap ways to keep your house cooler

Simple changes such as moving lamps away from thermostats can save you hundreds of dollars

Migrant bodies crowd border morgues

Identifying desert's victims proves difficult.  Costs grow.

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and salads. ...

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