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Top Ten Agenda for New Food Policies
The change we need in food is as urgent as any we face – changes that affect national health, energy security, global warming, and more. Here, then, is a not-so-modest nine-point platform for food reform, some of which could be included in Obama’s stimulus package.
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Hidden Travels of the Atomic Bomb
This graphic is very interesting….
And then this map of the Manhattan project too
Add comment Datestamp: December 16th, 2008
Thoughtcast
Welcome to ThoughtCast, a podcast and public radio interview program with authors, academics and innovators. I’m Jenny Attiyeh, the host and producer. ThoughtCast offers something that is glaringly absent from the media today: a bridge between the publications and pursuits of the intellectual world and a curious, informed, mainstream audience.
By providing detailed, unhurried and personal conversation with current writers and thinkers, ThoughtCast is that rare hybrid - a show that is both informative and engaging - a synergy between mass media and the ivory tower. Think of it as “Terry Gross comes to Harvard.”
Add comment Datestamp: December 14th, 2008
Higher Education Fees Increase 439% since 1982
Higher Education May Soon Be Unaffordable for Most Americans, Report Says
The rising cost of college — even before the recession — threatens to put higher education out of reach for most Americans, according to the biennial report from the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. Over all, the report found, published college tuition and fees increased 439 percent from 1982 to 2007 while median family income rose 147 percent.
Add comment Datestamp: December 4th, 2008
Video of the Good News Day in NYC
New York Times Special Edition Video News Release - Nov. 12, 2008 from H Schweppes on Vimeo.
Add comment Datestamp: November 13th, 2008
The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
The NY Times Gets it Right Today
This special edition of The New York Times comes from a future in which we are accomplishing what we know today to be possible.
The dozens of volunteer citizens who produced this paper spent the last eight years dreaming of a better world for themselves, their friends, and any descendants they might end up having. Today, that better world, though still very far away, is finally possible — but only if millions of us demand it, and finally force our government to do its job.
Add comment Datestamp: November 12th, 2008
Ever Wonder How to Safely Get Rid of A Can of Paint or Computer Monitor?
About - Earth911.com
Earth911 is the premier environmental resource for source reduction, reuse, and recycling information.
Earth911 was founded in 1991 to deliver actionable local information on recycling and product stewardship that empowers consumers to act locally, live responsibly and contribute to sustainability. For over 16 years, Earth911 and 1-800-CLEANUP have been the nation’s official environmental information network–providing access to data compiled by thousands of local government, non-profit and commercial coordinators for more than 74,000 locations for recycling, household hazardous waste disposal, reuse, and more. With listings for more than 400,000 services, Earth911 is THE destination for citizens wishing to take action to preserve the environment.
Earth911 is a true public-private sector partnership that brings together hundreds of government, industry and non-profit partners with businesses dedicated to promoting product stewardship.
Add comment Datestamp: November 11th, 2008
Following The Trail Of Toxic E-Waste
60 Minutes Follows The Trail Of Toxic E-Waste, Illegally Shipped From The U.S. To China - CBS News
Scientists have studied the area and discovered that Guiyu [in China where much of the American e-waste goes] has the highest levels of cancer-causing dioxins in the world.
Add comment Datestamp: November 9th, 2008
Twitter Vote Report
Twitter Vote Report Launches for Nov 4
In less than three weeks, without a penny spent – just hundreds of hours of volunteer time — we’re up and running at http://www.twittervotereport.com.
Twitter Vote Report is a groundbreaking new citizen-driven election monitoring system: voters can use either Twitter.com, text messaging (direct SMS), an iPhone or Android application, or our telephone hotlines to submit reports about conditions at polling sites. The twittervotereport.com site aggregates and map reports in a variety of visualizations (map, graph, etc) so that voters, the media, and watchdog groups can see the Nation’s voting problems in real-time, and do something about them.
You can participate by submitting a report or helping to spread the word. We’re also looking for volunteer “sweepers” on election day who can monitor incoming reports, clean up messy data, and help to highlight notable incidents and identify patterns. Just respond to this email if you’d like to help.
Add comment Datestamp: November 3rd, 2008
News Flash:
SF365 in American Scientist
NYSERDA Grant Awarded
Latest Project:
Superfund365
Commissioned by Turbulence.org
Projects Current:
800 Steps Apart
U.S. Oil Fix
AIR
Purpool
Projects Past:
(in)visible
Zapped!
Swipe
Spectropolis
Moport
Projects More Distant:
SPv2
Symposium Surfing
Boring Postcards
Initiative:
Preemptive Media
Texts:
Surveillance Creep!
Agst. Data Determinism
Databody
