How organic agriculture is creating new export opportunities for African farmers

"The staunchest supporters of each of the two sides in what I call Africa's 'agro-ideological debate' are unlikely to see eye to eye any time soon, so deep is their suspicion of each others' motives. To advocates of intensive 'green revolution' revolution methods, Africa's...

First 100% Organic, 'Green' Restaurant Opens in NYC

Not that there's any shortage of great places to eat in New York, but a tasty (and certified) organic, 'green' restaurant, like Gusto Grilled Organics, is bound to do extraordinarily well in the Big Apple."Gunning for a national presence, New York City's first green- and...

Before spending money on bathrooms or kitchens

" The popular home-repair referral service, Angie’s List, says its annual poll indicates that home owners will spend an average of $11,250 on home improvement and maintenance projects in 2008, up 13 percent over the average they reported spending in 2007. On average,...

Local Government Comprehensive Planning Certification Program Has Limited Par...

" Since the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Certification Program's creation in 2002, only five of the state's local governments have chosen to apply for certification. Three local governments were certified by the Department of Community Affairs (cities of...

Global Wi-Fi Summit in China to include Wi-Fi technical training course

"The course will cover a variety of topics, including wireless LAN standards and security protocols, Wi-Fi applications and markets, and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) program offered by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Through comprehensive testing, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED program leads to improved...

What Do You Listen to on Orbit? Astronauts Take iPods

"It's the ultimate high, orbiting 210 miles above the Earth in the space shuttle watching the planet whip by at 17,500 mph and listening to your favorite music. Every astronaut on the space shuttle Endeavour has an iPod. NASA certified the MP3 players for flight about a year...

Some States Welcome National ID

This article pertains to a US law that has already been passed, a law most Americans know nothing about. The phrase "scope creep" that appears in this article is the perfect way to sum up the danger of national ID cards. Are your papers in order?(The RSA Conference is a...

Cotton Monkey Bedding is non-toxic and ultra-safe for babies

"Cotton Monkey Bedding is a line of linens made from 100% certified organic cotton, grown without any pesticides or chemicals, and is finished with wool batting that is not treated with formaldehyde or bleach and is antimicrobial. Only non-toxic dyes are used. The result of...