Well the recession has its good points... "Man-made greenhouse gas emissions will drop 3% in 2009 largely because of the worldwide financial crisis, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today....
" Construct garden Wicking Beds and save water! – "The wicking worm bed is a highly productive growing system which not only produces more food from limited water, but also recycles waste organic...
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If you live in Minneapolis, make sure you head to Caribou Coffee Co on Sunday and Monday, as they will be giving out free espresso shots to help people cope with losing one hour of sleep due to daylight saving...
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"Stephen Harper has hoodwinked all the media and all of Canada, especially the opposition. It's not about saving his government, or saving the PM job, it's about getting a majority government. To do that he needs an election engineered to appear the opposition created it. ...
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"MICROCHIPS that process information without moving electrons could lead to a new generation of ultra-low-power computers. That is the promise behind a processor that uses waves rather than current to crunch...
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"Calling all American Express Card Holders! Do you own an American Express Credit Card, all you need to do is vote for this charitable project "Saving the Lives of Malnourished Children".International Medical Corps, is in the final 5 of the American Express Members...
"I’ve been thinking a lot about how this economic downturn (or if you’re in the media and you want to scare everyone, we can call it a CRISIS or a CRASH!) will effect the way we act as regular, everyday...
opinion by davidpm | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago 223 views | 38 recommendations | 8 comments
" The $700 billion US bailout has not gone down particularly well today in Asia and Europe. But in Europe we have the nationalization of Fortis, a bailout for Hypo Bank and the nationalization of Bradford & Bingley. I just read that each UK tax payer is now holding...
" Are you an American Express Card Holder ?All we need is a vote from you for this very important project, that will build 100 pediatric eye centers in India. We need 5000 votes by Monday night (Sept 29th, 2008).To vote please click on...
"The Haitians have a saying, “beyond mountains there are mountains,” meaning after each big obstacle stands another bigger obstacle. I saw the saying come to life in the town of Cabaret. It was my first trip to Haiti, a ninety minute plane ride from Miami. So close,...
" There is a lack of financial and investment education in our schools, among the many things not taught. If you are a high school graduate that doesn't know much about finance, except how to write a check and balance your check book, investing or saving for retirement...
Trying to sell, refinance or take out an equity loan on your home? It doesn't take a world-class economist to see the signs that are all around us - literally. In today's world of gas prices at an all-time...
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"Associated Press - July 26, 2008 3:33 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush is welcoming congressional approval of a big boost in America's global fight against AIDS. The president is using his weekly radio address for a rare thank-you to the Democratic-led Congress....
You hear these stories all the time. Dogs dialing 911 when owners collapse on the ground, or dogs rescuing someone when they are drowning. Pet rabbit saving lives is something I have not yet heard."A pet rabbit is...
A lot of people have already tried it, but it did not work. I propose a no driving no pumping gas on August 8, 2008. or 8/8/8. If you think that is not going to work, is because you don't want to do anything about it. It is about time to make a difference. Even though...