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- Cell Phones for Seniors: Stay Independent, Stay SafeGPS is a must in any cell phone for seniors. It’ll help them get their bearings when they’re lost via GPS navigation and maps and it’ll help you (or emergency services). Cell Phones for Seniors
- HTC One Review: Top Of The Premium Pops?UPDATE: After spending an extensive amount of time with the HTC One we have added our thoughts regarding the handset’s battery life. Click here to find out what we reckon. The HTC One is the latest Android handset from the Taiwanese manufacturer and is aimed firmly at the flagship end of the market, featuring a … Continue reading HTC One Review: Top Of The P […]
- Motorola Moto G Complete GuideGot a Motorola Moto G but not sure how to do something on it? Not to worry as we’ve come up with a comprehensive guide for all the things your handset is capable of doing. Navigate using the links below or download the full guide by clicking on the PDF logo. If you can’t find … Continue reading Motorola Moto G Complete Guide →
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- Four Republicans Cut Profiles in Courage and Condemn Trump’s Hateful WordsPhoto Illustration by The Daily Beast/GettyPraise is due to the four Republicans who joined Democrats in voting for Monday’s House resolution which "strongly condemns President Donald Trump's racist comments that have legitimized and increased fear and hatred of new Americans and people of color.” The impetus for this resolution, of course, was Tru […]
- How Justice John Paul Stevens Became a Liberal HeroBill Clark/CQ Roll Call/GettyTwo months after publishing his 531-page memoir, retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens passed away Tuesday at the age of 99.Justice Stevens’ life spans nearly half of American history. He was at the Democratic National Convention in 1932 when FDR proposed the New Deal, and he wrote the Supreme Court opinion in 1997 that […]
- Kris Kobach: I Might Still Support Trump if He Came Out and Said ‘I’m a Racist’Republican Senate candidate Kris Kobach left CNN anchor Chris Cuomo gobsmacked Tuesday night when he had to seriously think about whether he’d continue to support Donald Trump for president if he openly admitted to being a racist, saying he’d have to weigh who Trump was running against.Appearing on CNN’s Cuomo Prime Time to discuss the House of Representativ […]
- Democrats Can’t Even Condemn Trump Racism Without InfightingPhoto Illustration by The Daily Beast/Getty/Brendan SmialowskiHitting back at Donald Trump’s latest tirade was supposed to be easy for House Democrats: a show of unity in criticizing the president’s racists tweets leading to a formal condemnation of his targeting of four Democratic freshman lawmakers.But as with most attempts to show disapproval with the pre […]
- Stephen Colbert Mocks Trump's Lame Clapback at The Squad: ‘Racism Is Your Brand’For the second consecutive night, Donald Trump’s racist attacks against the four congresswomen known as the “Squad” dominated Stephen Colbert’s Late Show monologue. This time, he took aim at the president’s assertion Tuesday morning that he doesn’t “have a Racist bone” in his body. “OK, I’m going to stop you right there,” Colbert replied. “We’ve seen your bo […]
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- There’s Going to Be an Immersive Wolf of Wall Street Theatrical Production in LondonYou can sell anything? Sell me this immersive theatrical experience right here.
- John Paul Stevens, Maverick and Conscience of the Supreme Court, Dies at 99He was, in a thousand ways, the last gasp of an era.
- Watch Kris Kobach Say He Might Vote for Trump Even if Trump Says, “I Am a Racist”“I’d have to know who was running against him,” Kobach said.
- Stop Checking Polling Data, And Know This—A Democrat Wins in 2020.That’s according to a new forecasting model that got it right in 2018.
- Why You Can’t Call the President’s Racist Tweets Racist on the House FloorThank Thomas Jefferson.
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- Earth's helium is running out and it has dire consequences for scienceHelium's essential for party balloons, but also for MRI scanners, physics experiments and space rockets. But supplies on Earth are getting dangerously low, warns Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
- Ancient Earth reveals terrifying consequences of future global warmingLessons from the deep past reveal that human-induced warming could create more extreme conditions than Earth has ever experienced
- The mysterious diseases killing starfish, sea fans and shellfishOcean Outbreak unveils the little-known diseases wreaking havoc in the seas and the book does a first-rate job of inspiring readers at the same time
- The north pole is moving and if it flips, life on Earth is in troubleThe magnetic north pole is racing towards Siberia - but why? It's a mystery with huge implications, and to solve it, we're building an explosive model of the planet's core
- Want to stop climate change? Jared Diamond says nations need therapyIn his new book Upheaval, polymath Jared Diamond says nations need a special kind of therapy to solve big problems like climate change, Brexit and nuclear proliferation
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- Family-sized Solar Car to Race in World Solar ChallengeBattery Technology | Electric Cars | Solar Power | TransportationSolar Team Great Britain has started a kickstarter page to help fund their design for entry in the 2017 World Solar Challenge. Founder Steven Heape leads a team of volunteers from many different disciplines, companies and universities working on a family-sized solar car to compete in the cruise […]
- The Spherical Sun Power GeneratorEnergy Inventions | Future Technology | Solar PowerGerman Architect Andre Broessel believes he has a solution that can “squeeze more juice out of the sun”, even during the night hours and in low-light regions. His company Rawlemon has created a spherical sun power generator prototype called the beta.ray. His technology will combine spherical geometry princip […]
- Hydrogen-Powered Tram Developed in ChinaFuel Cells | Hydrogen Fuel | Public Transit | TransportationIn an effort to reduce China’s harmful and plentiful greenhouse gas emissions, Chinese company Sifang (a subsidiary of China South Rail Corporation) has developed the world’s first hydrogen powered tram. The tram took two years of research and development to complete, and will be powered entirely by […]
- The WaterNest: An Eco-Friendly Floating HouseEnvironment and Sustainability | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar PowerDesigned by renowned Italian architect Giancarlo Zema and produced by EcoFloLife, the WaterNest 100 is an eco-friendly floating housing unit. The 100 square meter residential units are made of up to 98% recycled materials; including the laminate timber and aluminum hull. Skylights, balconies an […]
- Floating Solar Panels: A Viable Solution?Hydro Power | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar PowerSince 2011, French Company Ciel & Terre has been developing large-scale floating solar solutions. Their innovative Hydrelio Floating PV system allows standard PV panels to be installed on large bodies of water such as: drinking water reservoirs, quarry lakes, irrigation canals, remediation and tailing ponds, […]
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- Swedish fitness trend of 'plogging' is amazingly awesomeLeave it to the Swedes to combine physical fitness with PICKING UP LITTER!
- Urbanists call for a non-aggression pact among cities competing for Amazon's HQ2They say that cities should compete on the basis of the underlying strength of their communities, not handouts.
- Marine biologist wants to make plastic straws extinct on the Great Barrier ReefNicole Nash's campaign urges tour operators and coastal resorts to ban straws completely in an effort to reduce plastic pollution.
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- Limits on pot fishing can result in win-win for fishermen and marine wildlifeThe first major study into the impact of inshore potting for crab and lobster within a Marine Protected Area has found that in areas of low potting intensity the industry is operating in a way that had little impact on seabed species or economically-important shellfish.
- By cutting ozone pollution now, China could save 330,000 lives by 2050If China takes strong measures to reduce its ozone pollution now, it could save hundreds of thousands of lives in the long run, according to a new study.
- Chaos theory produces map for predicting paths of particles emitted into the atmosphereFloating air particles following disasters and other geological events can have a lasting impact on life on Earth, and a new model drawing on chaos theory looks to help predict how these particles move, with an eye toward applications for geoengineering. Scientists have developed a model for following particles as they travel around the globe. Using it, she […]
- Stronger earthquakes can be induced by wastewater injected deep undergroundEarthquakes are getting deeper at the same rate as the wastewater sinks.
- Australian ants prepared for 'Insect Armageddon'Researchers have uncovered an exception to the global phenomenon known as 'Insect Armageddon' in the largest study of Australian insect populations conducted to date.
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- Brazilian timber home uses bioclimatic principles to reduce its environmental footprintDesigned by Brazilian firm PITTA Arquitetura, the aptly named Casa Modelo serves as an architectural model for sustainable home design. Built using numerous bioclimatic principles, the solar-powered home has minimal environmental impact on its idyllic tropical setting just outside of São Paulo.[...]
- Chevron spills 800,000 gallon of oil and water in CaliforniaMajor oil corporation Chevron spilled 800,000 gallons of crude oil and water into a dry creek in Southern California. While the spill is estimated to contain mostly water, experts estimate that between 240,000 and 265,000 gallons of crude oil were spilled— making it in the largest oil spill in California’s recent history.[...]
- Breezy brick house with a ground-floor cafe mimics the shape of a cuckoo clockIn the coastal Vietnamese city of Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City-based architectural firm Tropical Space has combined a single-family home with a coffee shop to create an architecturally striking mixed-use building that evokes the playful shapes of a cuckoo clock. Dubbed the Cuckoo House, the home is built predominately from locally sourced clay brick to tie the […]
- Should you stop watching Netflix because it is bad for the environment?The world’s digital obsession doesn’t come without a carbon footprint. By 2022, 60 percent of the world’s 7.5 billion people will have internet access and 80 percent of that internet use is for streaming videos. Data streaming now surpasses the aerospace industry in terms of carbon emissions. So should we stop watching Netflix? One French think-tank seems to […]
- Experimental design-build festival takes over Californian desertFor the second year in a row, design lab Space Saloon has just wrapped up an exciting avant-garde art festival deep in the Southern Californian desert. Aimed to foster innovative design-build and hands-on education, the art festival, named Fieldworks, is an experimental outdoor campus where young artists can learn new techniques and showcase their groundbrea […]
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- Can planting trees save our climate?In recent weeks, a new study by researchers at ETH Zurich has hit the headlines worldwide (Bastin et al. 2019). It is about trees. The researchers asked themselves the question: how much carbon could we store if we planted trees everywhere in the world where the land is not already used for agriculture or cities? […]
- The International Meeting on Statistical Climatology“The weather forecast looks sunny and particularly hot from Sunday to Friday, with afternoon temperatures above 30°C every day, and likely exceeding 35°C by the middle of the week. One consequence is that the poster sessions (Tuesday and Thursday) have been moved to the morning as they will be held outside under a marquee.” […]
- Unforced variations: July 2019This month’s open thread for climate science discussions.
- Absence and EvidenceGuest commentary by Michael Tobis, a retired climate scientist. He is a software developer and science writer living in Ottawa, Ontario. A recent opinion piece by economist Ross McKitrick in the Financial Post, which attracted considerable attention in Canada, carried the provocative headline “This scientist proved climate change isn’t causing extreme weathe […]
- Koonin’s case for yet another review of climate scienceWe watch long YouTube videos so you don’t have to. In the seemingly endless deliberations on whether there should be a ‘red team’ exercise to review various climate science reports, Scott Waldman reported last week that the original architect of the idea, Steve Koonin, had given a talk on touching on the topic at Purdue […]
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- Sump Pump ProblemsThe importance of having a sump pump in the basement cannot be underestimated as it is responsible for keeping the home flood free. However, there are many sump pump problems that can occur, leaving the system vulnerable and opened to the possibility of not operating correctly. Some Common Sump Pump Problems One of the most common sump pump problems has to d […]
- Sump Pump PitDue to the fact that flooding occurs occasionally due to bad weather and natural disasters, having a good sump pump drainage system in the basement has now become a necessity. With a reliable drainage system in place, you can avoid the occurrence of flooding which usually cause unnecessary financial expenses and mental anguish to everyone in the family. A su […]
- Wayne Sump PumpsWayne sump pumps have been serving customers in the drainage system industry over the past 70 odd years. These sump pumps are durable and they protect many homes from the damage caused by flooding. There is a long line in the variety of Wayne sump pumps; from thermoplastic and cast iron to pedestal, backup and primary pump sumps to a combination of both. A W […]
- Sump Pump DrainageIf you have spoken to homeowners who have had trouble with flooding and dampness in their basement, or mildew and rot in their home, they would tell you that so many costly messes could have been avoided by having a sump pump installed in the basement. The cost of sump pump drainage system is definitely cheaper than cleaning up after water and moisture has d […]
- Zoeller Sump PumpsZoeller sump pumps is a well known brand of pumps designed to keep your property dry and protect it from water damage. When the rain pours heavily, are you one of those people who rush to the basement, worried that you would find it flooded? This is a common problem among many homeowners especially those living in flat terrains where water has nowhere else t […]
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- Flushing Drugs Probably Won't Lead To 'Meth Gators.' But It's Still A Bad Idea.A Tennessee police department's warning about "methed up" wildlife has gone viral. Here's what experts say.
- 2 Rogue Penguins Return To Sushi Bar After Police Ban ThemThe New Zealand outlaws waddled into a busy traffic area twice to get some delicious fresh fish. 🍣🍱🐟
- Fugitive Alligator 'Chance The Snapper' Caught After Days In Chicago ParkThe gator will reportedly live out his days in a sanctuary or a zoo.
- The Green New Deal Picks Up Major Christian EndorsementsWhat climate policy would Jesus choose? One that protects nature and lifts up the poor, these Christians say.
- Wildlife Biologist Spots Giant Jellyfish The Size Of A Human“It was very humbling to be swimming alongside of it,” said the woman who encountered it.
- Flushing Drugs Probably Won't Lead To 'Meth Gators.' But It's Still A Bad Idea.
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- Sweden recycles so well it needs more trashWhen it comes to recycling, Sweden is incredibly successful. Just four percent of household waste in Sweden goes into landfills. The rest winds up either recycled or used as fuel in waste-to-energy power plants. Burning the garbage in the incinerators generates 20 percent of Sweden’s district heating, a system of distributing heat by pumping heated water int […]
- IPCC 5 in Haiku.Amazing what the bout of the flu can do. International climate scientist Gregory Johnson, who co-authored the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 5th report, which came out in September, has simplified the 2000 page preview report into 19 illustrated haiku. I feel I understand it better now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0McGUF9hc0
- Russian parliament gives amnesty to 'Arctic 30'The Greenpeace activists who spent two months in jail after a peaceful protest in the Arctic have expressed relief after the Russian parliament voted to grant them amnesty. But they also declared: “There is no amnesty for the Arctic.” The Duma today voted for an amendment that extends an amnesty decree to defendants who have been charged with hooliganism. It […]
- Increased energy efficiency in China could “strand” Australian mining projectsThe Chinese government is pushing manufacturers, and in particular, steelmakers, to be more energy efficient, reducing demand for Australian coal. Image: Johannes 'volty' Hemmerlein Rapid increases in energy efficiency in Chinese manufacturing, especially in the steel production sector, will temper demand for Australian coal exports and put billion […]
- China roars ahead with renewablesDespite being the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, China is increasing its renewable sources of energy- Image: Fernando Tomás China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has just released some remarkable data on the addition of new electric generating capacity in 2013. China’s electric power system has been growing at a tremendous rate to keep up wit […]
- Sweden recycles so well it needs more trash
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- Agriculture, mining, hunting push critically endangered gorillas to the brinkThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) holds 60 percent of the Congo rainforest, the second-largest rainforest in the world after the Amazon. Because of this, the country serves as an essential carbon sink, storing an estimated 22.9 gigatons of carbon. It is also one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots, hosting a dizzying […]
- Thousands of sharks and rays are likely entangled in plastic polluting Earth’s oceansNew research finds that thousands of sharks and rays could be entangled in the plastic polluting Earth’s oceans. Scientists at the UK’s University of Exeter examined existing scientific literature and took to Twitter to find documented instances of shark and ray entanglements. They ended up finding reports of more than 1,000 entangled animals — and […] […]
- Experts deny alleged manipulation of Amazon satellite deforestation dataBolsonaro officials say Brazilian Amazon deforestation data is being manipulated, but offer no evidence. Early data, though not definitive, shows a 2019 increase in deforestation.
- Indonesia’s president signals a transition away from coal powerJAKARTA — President Joko Widodo has reportedly expressed his intention to wean Indonesia off coal, in a move that runs counter to his own administration’s stated policy of increasing the country’s reliance on the fossil fuel. The president made the announcement at a July 8 cabinet meeting, according to Siti Nurbaya Bakar, the minister of […]
- Colombia registers first drop in deforestation since 2016 FARC peace dealColombia has registered its first drop in deforestation since the country’s historic 2016 peace deal with former FARC guerrillas closed a chapter on a half-century of armed conflict but also caused rapidly accelerating forest loss in remote regions of the country. The country’s meteorological institute IDEAM released a report based on satellite images showin […]
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