Photo via the New Republic It's a widely held notion that politicians have long been in the pocket of Big Oil. And there's good reason for that perception: oil companies' huge campaign donations, vast lobbying power, and close ties to politicians have ensured that their taxes remain low , that hidden subsidies are around to provide extra funding, and that they receive preferential treatment in US energy policy. But there could be a new, ... View original post here: The Next Big Oil: Big Smart Grid?
So there really isn't anything that deep to this image. It's just a (more or less) life-sized blue whale eye. And on the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society site you can educate yourself/be mesmerized/ waste some time for a while staring at it while the entire life-sized animal scrolls across your browser window. Believe me, it's way cooler than you might think:... Read more from the original source: Ever See a Blue Whale Life-Sized on Your Computer? Now You Can
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The hottest stories in Technology from the last week. Catch up quick! Continued here: Top 10 Tech Stories This Week: Robotic fish hit the ocean, fun times at Maker Faire, speakers that talk to dolphins, and more!
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Agency cites the risk of dangerous skin and soft-tissue infections for people with open sores, skin cuts, and underlying medical conditions. Originally posted here: CDC Warns Against 'Fish Pedicures'
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Nissan has made a big bet on electric cars. They are not just making a couple thousand units to get favorable PR and meet quotas in places like California. They have invested billions to make hundreds of thousands of EVs. View post: Nissan to Follow LEAF with 3 New Electric Cars Models
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After more than a decade, the Toyota Prius is still the king of hybrids, at least when it comes to units sold. But despite selling very well in the U.S., it hasn't yet been produced there. More: 2016 Toyota Prius Hybrid to Be Made in U.S.
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Take a look at the cutting edge cleantech projects that ARPA-E is hoping will transform our energy future. More here: Meet ARPA-E, the US Government's Cleantech Incubator (Video)
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A simple graphic says it all. Read more from the original source: A Picture Is Worth....Take the Stairs
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If blue cubes of partially hydrogenated oils and dextrose can sell, what could marketers do with organic, all-natural, artificial blueberries? Go here to see the original: Is It Time for Organic, All-Natural, Artificial Blueberries?
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James Cameron's wife wore a sustainable gown at the "Titanic 3D" premiere in support of her Red Carpet Green Dress fashion. Here is the original post: Suzy Amis Cameron's Hemp Silk Green Gown is Red Carpet Stunner at ‘Titanic 3D’ Premiere
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Another effect of weather weirding: Higher tea prices coming? Northeast India tea production expected to drop 60% in 2012 this year. Read more from the original source: Bengal, Assam Tea Production Slashed By Worst Drought in 15 Years
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In the U.S., cities and states provide most of the funds for bike and pedestrians developments, but the federal government also provides essential funds without which many very important projects wouldn't have been possible. See the original post here: Congress, Please Don't Cut Funding for Bike and Pedestrian Programs
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A Finnish designer has made a working surfboard from broken skateboards. Read the original here: Hollow Surfboard Is Made from Broken Skateboards
How to grow tastier tomatoes and how to make food taste sweeter without sugar: just two amazing discoveries from a study of the chemical interactions underlying tomato flavor preferences Read the rest here: The Secrets of Tasty Tomatoes Discovered - Can ...
