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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

29 July - iGoogle


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25 Years After First Solar Restaurant, Germany Breaks 25% Renewable Energy ...
Treehugger
Helped along by record setting solar power generation, energy from renewable sources climbed from 21% in the first half of 2011 to break the 25% barrier for the first time. The BDEW (Energy and Water Industries Association) reports that wind energy ...
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Mainstream submits £1.4bn plan for Fife wind farm
BBC News
Mainstream Renewable Power is seeking consent from Marine Scotland to erect up to 125 turbines about nine miles off the Fife coast. It said the facility would be ready by 2016 and could generate 450MW of electricity, enough to power 325000 homes.
Renewable energy vs. the real world
Oneonta Daily Star
A fractivist ended a recent Otsego County Natural Gas Advisory Committee's meeting by intoning "a dollar spent on natural gas is one less dollar spent on renewables." Deep, man, but what does this mean? It's probably about subsidies so let's scroll ...
Marin Voice: Choose the greenest power
Marin Independent-Journal
"Renewable energy" refers to energy sources that the California Energy Commission certifies as coming from inexhaustible or quickly replenished sources, such as the sun, wind, ocean, biomass and biogas. Large hydroelectric power and nuclear power are ...
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Human Habitat

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Ecology Center renovation underway at Alexander Hamilton School
Morristown Green
A hidden-away Ecology Center at the Alexander Hamilton Elementary School has taken the interest of environmentally friendly organizations in helping to renew the outdoor classroom to its former glory. After a storm in October 2011, this Ecology Center ...
Economy and Ecology, Like 2 Shells on a Bivalve
Whidbey News-Times (blog)
Pacific Northwest shellfish have been a critical food source and economic commodity for centuries. Currently the shellfish industry in Washington State brings in $107 million a year and provides over 3200 jobs. “Few people realize how important the ...
The scholarly version of an Olympic gold medal
Daily Democrat
Leal, a chemical ecologist and professor and former chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology, is the recipient of the coveted Silver Medal, the highest award given by the International Society of Chemical Ecology (ISCE). Leal, who researches how ...
Tropical Ecology 101: Lizards
GreenAnswers (blog)
Continue to follow Tropical Ecology 101 and learn about a variety of different organisms, people, and conservation projects focused in the Neotropics. You will be so amazed you will probably find yourself online checking out airfare to a tropical ...
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Water Power

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Why do swimmers spit water all the time?
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
There's no reason behind spitting out pool water; it's just something some swimmers do. A habit, if you will. When you spend 30 hours a week in a 50×35 meter rectangle of water, suddenly, dipping your chin into the water and swishing around some ...
Malaysia water "crisis" signals fierce fight for richest state
Reuters
For many it looked like politics, not water, was behind the problem - a measure of how high tensions are running ahead of national elections that must be called by early next year and which may be the closest in Malaysia's history. "Of course, it's a ...
Serbia upset champions Hungary in water polo
Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - Serbia upset defending champions Hungary in a thrilling early water polo group match on Sunday, powering to a 14-10 victory and signaling to the Hungarians that they a have a huge battle on their hands to win a fourth consecutive ...
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Singapore to Meet Water Target Before Deadline: Southeast Asia
Bloomberg
Singapore, which relied on Malaysia for its water needs, spent S$600 million ($481 million) to S$800 million a year since 2006 on new technologies to boost its supply. The push to develop the industry has drawn businesses including General Electric Co ...
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BBC
Syria vows to crush Aleppo rebels

Renewed heavy fighting is reported in Syria's largest city, as the government pledges to defeat rebels who control parts of Aleppo.  
Mitt Romney backs Israel on Iran
  • Rescue frogs in breeding success
    Critically endangered mountain chicken frogs airlifted out of the Caribbean to rescue them from a killer fungus successfully produce a bumper brood.
    July-28-12 5:30:38 PM
  • Net-casting spider's hunt filmed
    Rarely-seen behaviour of a wild net-casting spider's ambush hunt is recorded on a high-speed camera in Central America "for first time", according to film crew.
    July-28-12 6:12:04 PM
  • 'Hit-and-run' idea in Moon origin
    A computer simulation shows the Moon's birth may not have been through the impact of a slow, Mars-sized object, but rather something much bigger and faster.
    July-27-12 5:53:42 AM
  • War of words over Irish GM trial
    The go-ahead for the first trial of GM potatoes in Ireland angers campaigners who say it threatens Ireland's green image.
    July-27-12 8:37:25 AM
  • Big horned beetles are healthiest
    The size of a male rhinoceros beetle's horn is a genuine indicator of its health, according to researchers.
    July-26-12 12:12:24 PM
  • Coating heals itself after damage
    Scientists have taken a new approach to creating coatings that heal themselves when they are damaged.
    July-27-12 1:44:39 AM







Blog of Rights - ACLU


Pennsylvania’s Voter ID by the Numbers


CNN
Gymnastics, basketball headline Day 2

Queen Elizabeth's grandchild makes debut U.S. vs. France in men's basketball Swimmers will compete for gold China tops medal count with six -- four...  


CNET

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/29: What is this?


Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Improve seniors care to improve healthcare for all


Carbon Farmers of Australia



Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

Carbon Forum North America 2012
Is Global Warming Causing Wild Weather?






Circle of Blue water news


The Stream, July 27: Is India Facing Drought?



Common Dreams


Katy Guest: Why don't men take a stand against wearing a tie?



Daily Bell


Jeff Berwick on Dollar Vigilantes, Inflation Protection and the Profitable Allure of Permanent Tourism



Democracy Now!


Rev. Canon Byamugisha Makes History as 1st African Religious Leader to Reveal HIV-Positive Status



Discovery
Get Touchy-Feely With Olympic Beatbox


Coca-Cola's Beatbox is an interactive pavilion for visitors to London's Summer Games.  
TWiDN: Olympic Rejects and Blade Runner









EPA Radiation News



EPA Regional Administrator Judith Enck and Congressmember Rodney Frelinghuysen Announce System to Treat Contaminated Ground Water at Rockaway Borough, NJ Superfund Site; Tour Six Superfund Sites in Morris and Essex Counties



EPA Water Science


Final National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Carbaryl--2012
2012 Beach Grants









Food and Water Watch



Fishing for a Way Out Iceland’s Struggle to Dismantle Its Privatized Fishery System




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Vitamin D deficiency linked to myocardial infarction












ForceChange




Tell the Army to Stop Using Ferrets for Training





FreakOutNation




Elizabeth Warren on America’s Infrastructure: Why Aren’t We Rebuilding?





Guardian UK
Syrian rebels: 'We are besieging Assad's army'




Regime forces have been pulverising rebel-held districts using artillery and helicopter gunships. But the rebels are upbeatThe green tanks of...  
No agreement on arms trade treaty















Hayride





What Role Do You Want Government To Play In Your Life?
Jindal’s Going To Be All Over The Place Next Week















Inside Facebook





Facebook shares tumble, company triples lobbying spending, expands bug bounty program and more on this week’s roundup






Lifehacker





This Week's Top Downloads [Download Roundup]
DIY Bacon Fat Candle [Bacon]


















LobeLog













memeorandum






R.I.P. Inkblot - I hate to write this post, but all of you ... (Kevin Drum/Mother Jones)







Steve Munro






How Can Transit Serve a Revived Ontario Place?
How Long Will Rebuilding The SRT Take?









NPR



The Olympics' Salahi Moment: Mystery Woman Gatecrashes Opening Ceremony
Let's Catch Up: In Skeet, American Kimberly Rhode Wins Gold












NRC




12-086: NRC Issues Bulletin on Potential Design Vulnerability in Electric Power Systems at Nuclear Power Plants
12-085: NRC Approves Increased Power Output for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit No. 1















New Scientist





Flaring black holes may solve cosmic ray puzzle





News 24
Panetta heads to Middle East




Pentagon chief Panetta is in the Middle East to consult with leaders of Tunisia, Egypt, Israel and Jordan  





Obama Conspiracy Theories




The Colombian connection





Open Channel
Decades on, kin of serial killer's victims after wrongful arrest want answers




By Dan ChristensenBrowardBulldog.orgFt. Lauderdale Police DeptSerial killer Eddie Lee Mosley killed 10 women and children after police arrested an...  




Open Secrets



Midwestern Bank PAC Funds Kochs' Americans for Prosperity




Outlook



The Latest Bond Girl
Rajesh Khanna (1942-2012), R.I.P.












PECAN Group




The murders so brutal they shocked even South Africa:
Politicians – Same the World Over















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How Iran Censors Foreign Films















Pesticide Action Network





A big step towards stronger chemical policy
Minnesota mom rallies against pesticide drift


















Philippines news






140 OFWs to return from Syria 1404 more waiting in the wings
Suspected ranking Abu Sayyaf militant arrested in southern Philippines





















Politics Security Secrecy














Psychology Today






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Women who flirt get better deal
Experts condemn plans to lift ban on research into deadly H5N1 birdflu virus


















Science Daily






Discovery of new white blood cell reveals target for better vaccine design
Even Usain Bolt can't beat greyhounds, cheetahs...or pronghorn antelope





















Scientific American







Is Any Group Challenging the Canadian Prime Minister's Efforts to Weaken Environmental Protections?
Evolution: Out Of The Sea















Shaleshock Media





Bishop, Branigan & Northrup on Hydrofracking




Star Online



TVWHO: Russ Baker on Syria




Statesman



100-degree day will close out the weekend




TED



Relive the Olympics Opening Ceremony in TEDTalks




Techdirt



Drew Stephenson's Favorite Techdirt Posts Of The Week




This Week in Science



Insights into Type 2 Immunity
Fiber with a Twist












Trend,Az
Turkmenistan develops entrepreneurship in agro-industrial complex




Speaking about the importance of developing and promoting small and medium business in various sectors of national economy, Turkmen President...  





USA Today




Bomb threats at seven Walmarts





Unexplained Mysteries




'Door to Hell' has been burning for 40 years
Are birds as smart as a 7-year-old ?















Web MD
Ecstasy Pills Cause Memory Problems





People who use the club drug ecstasy (MDMA) can develop memory problems, a new study shows.  
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Six couples get married simultaneously in UK's first mass wedding
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White House




WEEKLY ADDRESS: The House of Representatives Must Act on Middle Class Tax Cut Extension
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Meeting with Ambassador Crocker

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Comedian urges Canadians to get hepatitis C test - CTV News
As people around the globe marked World Hepatitis Day on Saturday, a unique awareness campaign was underway in Canada. Mike MacDonald, a Canadian comedian living with hepatitis C, is continuing to speak out in the hope he can convince others to get ...
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Shift work link to 'increased risk of heart problems' - BBC News
Shift workers are slightly more at risk of having a heart attack or stroke than day workers, research suggests. An analysis of studies involving more than 2m workers in the British Medical Journal said shift work can disrupt the body clock and have an ...
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Some tips on Heat stroke prevention - CJOB
Hot and humid conditions are continuing in Manitoba. And, Communities in the south part of the province, including Winnipeg and surrounding areas, are expected to reach high humidex values. The chief provincial public health officer is reminding ...
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Better health outcomes through innovation - TheChronicleHerald.ca
At this week's meeting with Canada's premiers, it was clear just how hard all provinces and territories are working to offer innovative solutions to deliver better health care for patients. In Nova Scotia, we don't always boast about our successes.
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Mysterious nodding disease strikes Ugandans - CTV News
In this photo taken Monday Feb. 20, 2012, a mother shows the burnt arm of her child suffering from nodding disease at their home in the Kitgum district, Uganda. Uganda this week hosts a four-day international conference on nodding syndrome that health ...
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Be careful with shellfish: BC Centre for Disease Control - News1130
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - Be careful when eating bivalve shellfish, particularly if it's raw or undercooked. That's the warning from the BC Centre for Disease Control. There are a few things to keep in mind when eating oysters, clams and other locally ...
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We're No. 5 When It Comes to Screaming for Ice Cream - Patch.com
We spend a lot on the frozen dairy treat, and we should since we live in the Dairy State. However, we're not No. 1 and itmay surprise you who beat us out. By Heather Asiyanbi Wisconsinites and those of us in the Milwaukee area love our ice cream, ...
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Uganda Ebola outbreak: patients flee hospital amid contagion fears - The Guardian
Terrified patients fled from a hospital in western Ug
 
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