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Environmental Graffiti- Best Technology In HTC Mobiles PhonesHTC is the leading mobile company which is known for manufacturing the best and the finest smartphones. The superior designer finish and latest user interface with HTC Sense 3.0 together with amazing Android 2.3 gingerbread brings out what we call a technology marvel! All the HTC mobile phones are best when it comes to features, […]
- BlackBerry Q10 ReviewBlackBerry continues the introduction of its BlackBerry 10 platform with the Q10, a device that will look familiar to lovers of the Canadian firm’s older devices. In contrast to the full touchscreen Z10 , the Q10 features a small display and physical QWERTY keypad – the kind of form factor that made BlackBerry famous all […]
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- Akamai: How batteries could cut datacenter power billsAn approach being researched by the content delivery network provider helps reduce the grid-connected load during peak demand periods, when electricity is most expensive.
- Mall pilots fast electric vehicle charger powered by solar panelsThe installation at Simon Property Group's site in Carmel, Indiana, also includes an integrated battery for storing the electricity.
- Google, Tesla back big electric vehicle charging rolloutThe Workplace Charging Challenge, launched by 13 big U.S. companies and the Department of Energy, is planning a massive deployment of EV charging stations.
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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 →
- Motorola Moto X complete guideGot a brand new Motorola Moto X but not sure how to do something on it? Fear not as we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to get your started. Scroll through or navigate using the links below, and if you’ve got a query and we havne’t covered it, let us know. Leave us a comment … Continue reading Motorola Moto X complete guide →
- Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Complete GuideHave you got yourself a Sony Xperia Z1 Compact but not sure how to do something on it? Don’t worry, we’ve come up with a comprehensive guide for all the things your handset is capable of. Navigate the various sections using the links below. If you can’t find what you’re looking for just leave a … Continue reading Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Complete Guide → […]
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- Trump to Hannity: You’re ‘Not Really’ a Patriot, You Just Want ‘Great Ratings’A night after Fox News ran President Trump’s 2020 re-election “kickoff” rally uninterrupted in primetime, Fox News host Sean Hannity handed over almost the entirety of his show to a phone interview with the president. And while their friendly conversation on Wednesday night broke little news, the president did find time to boast about his rally’s ratings—and […]
- Iran Says Its Revolutionary Guard Shot Down a U.S. DroneAbdullah Dhiaa Al-Deen/File Photo/ReutersIran’s Revolutionary Guard has claimed it shot down a U.S. drone, according to the country’s state-run IRNA news agency. The news comes amid mounting tensions between Washington and Tehran and fears of a confrontation in the region. According to IRNA, the drone, identified by the Revolutionary Guard as a RQ-4 Global H […]
- Stephen Colbert Goes Off on Trump for ‘Recycling His Garbage’ at 2020 RallyCBS“Last night, President Trump was in Orlando, Florida, to officially relaunch the campaign he has never stopped,” Stephen Colbert said in his Late Show monologue Wednesday night. What followed was a point-by-point breakdown of just how familiar the president’s first 2020 rally was to anyone who spent time watching him in the lead-up to 2016. “For those of […]
- Screenwriter Max Landis’ Manager Drops Him After Daily Beast Story on Abuse AllegationsKevin Winter/GettyHollywood screenwriter Max Landis was dropped by his manager a day after a Daily Beast report detailed allegations of emotional and sexual abuse by eight women.Britton Rizzio of the firm Writ Large told several entertainment news outlets that he is no longer representing Landis, who has not commented on the accusations.“As soon as we heard […]
- Prosecutors: ISIS Supporter Arrested in Plot to Bomb Pittsburgh Church Next MonthGiuseppe Cacace/AFP/GettyA 21-year-old Syrian man was arrested Wednesday morning by the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force after allegedly plotting to bomb a Pittsburgh church next month in the name of the so-called Islamic State to “take revenge” for his terrorist “brothers.”The plot was far enough along that the suspect, identified as Mustafa Mousab Alo […]
- Trump to Hannity: You’re ‘Not Really’ a Patriot, You Just Want ‘Great Ratings’
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- Taffy Brodesser-Akner On Sitting (And Writing) At The Rich People’s Table, Whether Real or FictionalOne perk about dragging fictional characters? No one gets mad.
- The AOC–Liz Cheney “Concentration Camp” Fight Might Just Be a DistractionThis episode hasn’t just been a fight over words.
- Argentina and Scotland Played the World Cup’s Most Exciting Game YetBoth teams were desperate. Neither got what it needed.
- The Democratic Presidential Candidates Gave the NYT a Bunch of Answers. Here Are the Interesting Ones.Unexpected mentions: The Cleveland Browns quarterback, brightly colored underwear, and a glass of whiskey.
- Julie Ertz Plays the USWNT’s Most Crucial Position. She’s About to Get Her First Real Test.How aggressive can she afford to be against Sweden?
- Taffy Brodesser-Akner On Sitting (And Writing) At The Rich People’s Table, Whether Real or Fictional
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- 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
- The oceans are very slowly draining into the rock below Earth's crustEver since the breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea, sea water has been flowing deep into the planet, causing sea levels to fall over millions of years
- Cannabis plant evolved super high (on the Tibetan Plateau)An analysis of pollen suggests cannabis evolved on the Tibetan Plateau, not far from a cave that was frequented by our ancient Denisovan cousins
- Could geoengineering really help us solve the climate crisis?With increasing public concern over climate change, interest is turning to geoengineering again. Is it time to take a serious look at engineering our climate?
- Underland is a profound journey into the mirror world of the deadAn emotional and intellectual voyage into an underground mythical world imagined by the Sami people reveals truths about our collective future
- Want to stop climate change? Jared Diamond says nations need therapy
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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, […]
- Family-sized Solar Car to Race in World Solar Challenge
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- How to take care of your hair this winterDuring cold weather, doing less to your hair will benefit it more.
- 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.
- Building science expert says we should prepare for the coming Stucco-PocalypseWhy does anyone actually build with this stuff?
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- Importance of climate on spruce beetle flightIf the climate continues warming as predicted, spruce beetle outbreaks in the Rocky Mountains could become more frequent.
- Plate tectonics may have driven 'Cambrian Explosion'The quest to discover what drove one of the most important evolutionary events in the history of life on Earth has taken a new, fascinating twist.
- Extreme pressure and heat in Earth's mantle simulatedUnlike flawless gems, fibrous diamonds often contain small saline inclusions. These give hints to scientists about the conditions under which diamonds are formed deep in the Earth's mantle. A research team has now solved the puzzle of the formation of these inclusions by simulating conditions of extreme heat and pressure in the laboratory.
- Wind can prevent seabirds accessing their most important habitatWe marvel at flying animals because it seems like they can access anywhere, but a first study of its kind has revealed that wind can prevent seabirds from accessing the most important of habitats: their nests.
- Investigating coral and algal 'matchmaking' at the cellular levelWhat factors govern algae's success as 'tenants' of their coral hosts both under optimal conditions and when oceanic temperatures rise?
- Importance of climate on spruce beetle flight
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- A 1987 International School Bus is converted into a 200-square-foot home for a family of 3Making a tiny space into a family home is no easy feat, but with a little design savvy, it can produce some seriously amazing results. Pacific Northwest-based artist Quinn Dimitroff and her husband recently converted a 1987 International School Bus into a serene, minimalist tiny home for their family of three.[...]
- Supreme Court votes to uphold Virginia's ban on uranium miningThe Supreme Court disappointed the Trump administration and an eager mining corporation by voting to keep the country’s largest uranium deposit underground. On June 17, the court voted six to three to uphold Virginia’s uranium mining ban in a move that re-confirms the sovereignty of states to determine the future of their natural resources and the protection […]
- Industrial building is reimagined as a zero-carbon paragon for Paris 2024 OlympicsIn anticipation of the upcoming Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, French architectural firm Jakob + MacFarlane has set its sights on reinventing a large, post-industrial facility into an innovative beacon for carbon-neutral design. Located directly adjacent to the planned site for the Olympics in Quartier Pleyel, the existing building is a towering relic of Saint- […]
- Rag pasta sauce pulled from shelves for possible plastic contaminationThis week, "America’s favorite pasta sauce" was pulled from shelves and home kitchens across the country for fear that it contains plastic fragments. Mizkan American, the corporation that owns Ragú, announced a recall over the weekend for its Chunky Tomato Garlic & Onion (45 ounce and 66 ounce jars), Old World Style Traditional (66 ounce jar) a […]
- Labo Mono turns plastic water bottles into Urban Jackets for cycling and everyday useThe process started with a miserable bike ride in the rain and ended with a new company, Labo Mono, and development of its first product: the Urban Jacket.[...]
- A 1987 International School Bus is converted into a 200-square-foot home for a family of 3
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- 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 […]
- Unforced Variations vs Forced Responses?Guest commentary by Karsten Haustein, U. Oxford, and Peter Jacobs (George Mason University). One of the perennial issues in climate research is how big a role internal climate variability plays on decadal to longer timescales. A large role would increase the uncertainty on the attribution of recent trends to human causes, while a small role […]
- Unforced Variations: June 2019This month’s open thread for climate science discussions. Remember discussion about climate solutions can be found here.
- Forced responses: May 2019A bimonthly open thread on climate solutions and policies. If you want to discuss climate science, please use the Unforced Variations thread instead.
- Unforced variations: May 2019This month’s open thread about climate science topics. For discussions about solutions and policy, please use the Forced Responses open thread.
- Koonin’s case for yet another review of climate science
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- Could Humanity Learn from South Africa’s “Ubuntu” Philosophy?
- 7 Spiritual Lessons from the Skyclad Jain Monks and Forest Buddhists
- 7 Liberating Catholic Pilgrimages to Take at Least Once in Your Lifetime
- 8 Pieces of Spiritual Music to Instantly Lift Your Mind and Soul
- 8 Spiritual Teachers That Could Change Your Life
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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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- More Cost Overruns Realistically Means Space Launch System Requires Congress to Reauthorize
- Pressure Changes Magnetism and Can Improve Electronic Device Performance
- Quantum Sensing With Squeezed State of Light Reduces Noise
- Avengers Endgame Will Re-release Next Week With Extra Footage
- 3D Printing of Hypersonic Missile Swarms
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- Trump Deals Final Blow To Clean Power Plan, Obama’s Signature Climate PolicyThe EPA unveiled its final proposal for the Affordable Clean Energy rule.
- Young Black Bear Euthanized After Tourists Fed, Took Selfies With ItThe Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said the bear had become too comfortable around humans to safely relocate.
- Man Gave Meth To 'Attack Squirrel' To Keep It Aggressive: PoliceAlabama sheriff's deputies seized the caged squirrel during a drug raid.
- Why Are Gray Whales Dying?A federal agency is asking property owners to help volunteer their space so dead whales can decompose.
- Grim New Report Shows Rent Is Unaffordable In Every StateThe 'Out of Reach' report shows the housing crisis is hitting renters hard, especially those earning the minimum wage.
- Trump Deals Final Blow To Clean Power Plan, Obama’s Signature Climate Policy
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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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- Mongabay
- Carbon to burn: UK net-zero emissions pledge undermined by biomass energyThe UK and EU say they plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, even as both pursue plans to burn massive amounts of carbon-producing wood pellets.
- Why sustainability should be on your plate when you travel (commentary)Like many remote islands blessed with natural beauty and temperate weather, the economy of the South Pacific nation Vanuatu is underpinned by tourism as well as agriculture. Both of these sectors were devastated by Cyclone Pam, a category five cyclone that struck the archipelago of 80 islands just four years ago. Yet, as Vanuatu continues […]
- ’Livestock revolution’ triggered decline in global pasture: ReportGlobally, the land we use for pasture is contracting, according to a new report from the Breakthrough Institute, an environmental think tank based in Oakland, California. The technical know-how also exists for this trend to continue, the authors of the report write, even as demand for meat rises, especially in developing countries. That potential for […]
- Sumatran rhinos to get a new sanctuary in Leuser EcosystemJAKARTA — The Indonesian government plans to build a third sanctuary for the captive breeding of Sumatran rhinos, a species on the brink of extinction. The proposed facility will be located within the Leuser Ecosystem in Aceh province, at the northern tip of the island of Sumatra, according to Wiratno, the head of conservation at […]
- Shift to renewable energy could have biodiversity cost, researchers cautionClimate change has widely reported negative consequences, including exacerbating severe weather patterns, harming wildlife and potentially worsening human conflict and migration. In an attempt to minimize these planetary changes, the Paris Agreement set the ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-in […]
- Carbon to burn: UK net-zero emissions pledge undermined by biomass energy
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