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| Why we should consider the privacy of animals |
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| Wildlife documentary-makers are highly ethical people, so let's have a debate about whether filming without consent is right... |
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| What are the greenest golf courses? |
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The Observer
Golf is an environmental hazard for the planet, but links courses are a step in the right direction... |
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| Peer pressure plays a key role in low-carbon living |
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| Children can fall behind as early as nine months |
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| 17 Feb 2010 |
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| Scientists hope to turn coal into clean energy |
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* Alok Jha, green technology correspondent
* guardian.co.uk, Sunday 15 November 2009 00.06 GMT
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| Is it possible to avoid unsustainable palm oil? |
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Palm oil is decimating the world's forests, yet producers are shirking their responsibility to move to sustainable sources
heir responsibility to move to sustainable sources
o Lucy Siegle
o The Observer, Sunday 15 November 2009
o Article history
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| 16 Nov 2009 |
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| Nicole Kidman highlights violence against women |
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AFP - Thursday, October 22SendIM StoryPrint.
Actress Nicole Kidman speaks during the "International Violence Against Women: Stories and Solutions" hearing on October 21 in Washington, DC. Kidman is a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Fund for Women and said in her address that violence against women and girls was "perhaps the most systematic, widespread human rights violation in the world".... |
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| 22 Oct 2009 |
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| melting ice will trigger wave of natural disasters |
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The Observer
Scientists at a London conference next week will warn of earthquakes, avalanches and volcanic eruptions as the atmosphere heats up and geology is altered. Even Britain could face being struck by tsunamis
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| Cave bone hints at prehistoric Devon cannibals |
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Maev Kennedy
Deliberate cut marks found on 9,000-year-old arm bone
• Specimen from Kents Cavern was spotted in museum store... |
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| 10 Aug 2009 |
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| SKILLS holds the graduation ceremony for its second promotion of students |
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Musicsyria
SEBC news
Under the patronage of Mr Abdulla al-Dardari, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, the Superior Knowledge by Intensive Labor Learning Schemes – SKILLS mini business school of the Syrian Enterprise and Business Centre (SEBC) / SME Support Programme (SSP), in cooperation with the European Training Foundation, held a graduation ceremony for its second graduated group of SKILLS students at the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus on Wednesday 10June.... |
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| 11 Jun 2009 |
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| Cuckoo among most threatened birds |
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MSN
28-5-2009
The cuckoo's call has long been one of the best-known sounds of spring - but the species has become so rare it has joined the "red list" of the UK's most threatened birds.
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| 28 May 2009 |
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| South Korea lights the way on carbon emissions with its £23bn green deal |
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The Guardian, Tuesday 21 April 2009
Seoul's huge financial stimulus package pledges 81% for a swath of environmental projects. But activists fear a wave of construction may increase the country's carbon footprint... |
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| 21 Apr 2009 |
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| Our culture of wasting food will one day leave us hungry |
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The Observer
All the talk of genetically modifying crops would be unnecessary if the supermarkets - and consumers - weren't so wasteful... |
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| Food firms urged to make sources clearer |
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The Guardian
Food companies and supermarkets must be more honest about where their food comes from, the environment secretary, Hilary Benn, said today.... |
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| Ethical hacking course launched |
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The Guardian
A new course is offering members of the public the chance to learn how to become a professional computer hacker - without ever leaving the house.
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| How the beat of our feet can generate power |
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The Guardian
Tiny generators turn the pulses of energy from all forms of human movement into electricity... |
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| 01 Dec 2008 |
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| Rich countries launch great land grab to secure food supply |
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The Guardian
Rising food prices set off a second 'scramble for Africa' as Koreans buy 99-year lease in Madagascar ... |
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| Why bees are the most invaluable species |
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The Guardian
A public debate this week saw five scientists putting their case for saving one endangered species. Alison Benjamin on why the audience were right to save the bees... |
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| 23 Nov 2008 |
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| Airport expansion must be halted to meet CO2 target, say climate scientists |
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Guardian.co.uk
Only practical solution to meet emissions target is for airline industry to curb demand for flying, says climate scientist... |
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| 19 Nov 2008 |
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| What Every Woman Should Know About Osteoporosis |
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Mother Earth News
Weight bearing activities such as jogging can help prevent the development of osteoporosis.... |
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| 16 Nov 2008 |
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| Green spaces promote good health, says study |
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guardian.co.uk
• 'Natural' environment aids well-being of rich and poor
• Mortality rate rises for low earners in urban areas... |
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| 10 Nov 2008 |
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| Scientists discover Patagonian diesel that grows on trees |
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The Guardian
A tree fungus could provide green fuel that can be pumped directly into vehicle tanks, US scientists say. The organism, found in the Patagonian rainforest, naturally produces a mixture of chemicals that is remarkably similar to diesel.... |
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| 09 Nov 2008 |
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| How likely is mammoth cloning? |
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The Guardian
There's a child-like glee in knowing that off the back of recent experiments, scientists may try to "resurrect" long dead Woolly Mammoths that keeled over in the Siberian permafrost 11,000 years ago.... |
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| Earth on course for eco 'crunch' |
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BBC News
The planet is headed for an ecological "credit crunch", according to a report issued by conservation groups.... |
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| 30 Oct 2008 |
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| The great green swindle |
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The Guardian
As consumers become more eco-conscious, companies will go to ever greater lengths to present themselves as environmentally friendly. Some make exaggerated or absurd claims, others resort to downright lies. Fred Pearce, whose new weekly Greenwash column launches on the Guardian website today, reports on a sinister trend - and appeals to readers to help stamp it out... |
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| Meltdown? The ill wind is bringing ethical banks nothing but good |
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The Guardian
The UK's ethical banking sector is not only surviving the meltdown, it is experiencing new levels of consumer confidence and investment. At Bristol-based Triodos Bank, profits are up more than 50%, inflows into its cash Isa are up 25%, and the amount of money deposited by savers is up by 15% - nearly four times the mainstream bank saving rate of 4%.
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| Omega 6 acid linked to risk of Alzheimer's |
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| A fatty acid, an ingredient found in foods considered healthy, could harm brain cells and raise the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease, researchers said yesterday.... |
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| UK wind farm plans on brink of failure |
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| Last week Britain committed itself to cutting greenhouse gases by 80 per cent. This week Gordon Brown will claim the UK is now a world leader in wind power. An Observer investigation reveals his hopes could be blown wildly off course... |
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| 20 Oct 2008 |
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| Unemployment total may be more than 2 million by Christmas |
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The Guardian
• Credit crunch triggers biggest rise since 1990s
• London hit hardest by 'worse than feared' figures... |
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| Electric car manufacturer hit by financial crisis |
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The Guardian
Tesla Motors, which has won fans including George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger, admits losses and cuts jobs... |
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| Drought resistant GM crops ready 'in four years' |
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The Guardian
GM oilseed rape and maize that tolerate water shortages are in field tests - opponents remain sceptical... |
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| 09 Oct 2008 |
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| Halls of shame: biggest CO2 offenders unveiled |
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The Guardian
• 18,000 public buildings in energy efficiency tests
• Even new premises fare badly under emissions law... |
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| 03 Oct 2008 |
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| Ryanair to allow mobile phones on flights |
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The Guardian
Budget airline to end one of last bastions of mobile free space... |
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| 29 Sep 2008 |
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| Over half of Europe's amphibians face extinction by 2050 |
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The Guardian
· Climate change, disease and urbanisation blamed
· British toads and newts among those under threat... |
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| 28 Sep 2008 |
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| Convert Your Car to Propane |
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MotherEarthNews
A tried and tested low-emission fuel, liquid propane, and the easy-to-install system results in lower operation and maintenance costs, much longer engine life and 70% less air pollution.
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| Syrian Faces by Lina Damiani |
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MusicSyria
By Marian Ismael
“Syrian faces” is a collection of beautiful works done by Lina Damiani during her frequent visits to Syria in 2008. ... |
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| 21 Sep 2008 |
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| Was the organic food revolution just a fad? Fear for farmers as shoppers tighten belts |
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The Guardian
Sales plummet by a fifth in last six months
· Egg producers hardest hit by shift to cheaper options... |
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| 18 Sep 2008 |
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| Enjoy Multipurpose Flowers |
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Mother Earth News
There are so many beautiful flowers to choose from, why not opt for those that give you more than just great color? Here are several easy-to-grow blooms that are also fragrant, good to eat, medicinal or will attract beneficial insects to your garden:... |
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| 17 Sep 2008 |
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| Down's tests are great risk for all babies |
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The Observor
Screening for syndrome puts healthy foetuses in danger of being miscarried, new research shows... |
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| 15 Sep 2008 |
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| Hunger in Africa blamed on western rejection of GM food |
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The Guardian
The rise of organic farming and rejection of GM crops in Britain and other developed countries is largely to blame for the impoverishment of Africa, according to the government's former chief scientist.... |
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| Extreme and risky action the only way to tackle global warming, say scientists |
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The Guardian
· Geo-engineering 'better than doing nothing'
· Fake clouds among ideas in Royal Society papers... |
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| 04 Sep 2008 |
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| Beauty spots to be devoured by sea |
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The Guardian
National Trust warns of losing battle to save much-loved coastal landmarks from rising sea levels and erosion... |
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| 25 Aug 2008 |
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| Vivisection: Study finds 115 million animals used in tests worldwide |
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| About 115 million animals were used in scientific research globally in 2005, according to an estimate based on official national figures and extrapolations from the number of scientific papers that were published involving animals.... |
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| 13 Aug 2008 |
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| Research points to vitamin C role in fighting cancer |
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The Guardian
Doctors are to begin clinical trials to investigate whether cancer patients should be given huge doses of vitamin C alongside conventional drugs after research suggested the vitamin could dramatically boost survival rates.... |
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| 06 Aug 2008 |
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| Nearly half of all the world's primates at risk of extinction |
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The Guardian
· Study paints bleak picture for hundreds of species
· Loss of habitat and boom in bushmeat trade blamed... |
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| 05 Aug 2008 |
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| Scientists search for climate clues in Alaska glacier |
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The Guardian
For the first time in decades, US officials allowed drilling in the Arctic national wildlife refuge in Alaska this summer.... |
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| 05 Aug 2008 |
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| What’s Your Make-up Made Of? |
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Mother Earth News
Did you know that cosmetics and personal care products aren’t tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration before they go on the market? In fact, manufacturers are responsible for testing their own products for safety. ... |
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| 04 Aug 2008 |
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| China can lead the way to a low-carbon economy |
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The Guardian
China is perfectly positioned to lead the world in its shift to a low-carbon economy, says Changhua Wu... |
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| 03 Aug 2008 |
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| Take the innocent off DNA database, says inquiry |
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The Guardian
Innocent people should have their profiles deleted from the National DNA Database, an inquiry funded by the government says in a study published today.... |
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| 31 Jul 2008 |
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| Emotionally Abusive Parents |
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| Abuse is any behavior that is designed to control and subjugate another human being through the use of fear, humiliation, intimidation, guilt, coercion, manipulation etc. ... |
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| 27 Jul 2008 |
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| Are Preservatives in Food Making Kids Hyper? |
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Mother Earth News
A study funded by Britain’s Food Standards Agency has reported what many parents have long suspected: artificial food colorings and preservatives can make kids hyperactive.... |
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| 24 Jul 2008 |
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| China given green light to buy African ivory stockpile |
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The Guardian
China has been approved as a buyer for a one-off sale of elephant ivory, with experts now believing the sale could go ahead within months.... |
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| 16 Jul 2008 |
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| Dad's Age Plays Role in Fertility |
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Drop in Pregnancy Rates After Fertility Treatments When Men Are Over 40
WebMD Health News... |
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| Many of the supplements out there |
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| If you’re taking your vitamins and minerals every day, I say good for you. But let me tell you a secret about the vitamins you may be taking: If you still don’t feel any better—even though you take them faithfully—there’s a good reason…... |
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| 14 Jul 2008 |
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| Dyes turn windows into powerful solar panels |
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| Windows could be used as powerful solar panels thanks to a clever new technology that concentrates the sun's rays.... |
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| 13 Jul 2008 |
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| G8 agrees climate change deal to halve emissions |
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The Guardian
The leaders of the G8 made a breakthrough on climate change when they agreed to adopt a goal of at least halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2050,... |
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| Doctors urge film censors to give 'pro-smoking' films an 18 certificate |
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The Guardian
. Media glamorisation said to encourage addiction
· BMA calls for retailers to have tobacco licence... |
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| 07 Jul 2008 |
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| Syrian author May Aboujeib recently completed work on a childrens book of poems |
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What's On
“My Little Dreams” is a recently released collection of children’s poems by May Aboujeib. ... |
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| Wildlife extinction rates 'seriously underestimated' |
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| Endangered species may become extinct 100 times faster than previously thought, scientists warned today, in a bleak re-assessment of the threat to global biodiversity... |
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| 06 Jul 2008 |
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| Women warned that junk food in pregnancy may hit child's health |
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The Guardian
. Mother's bad diet can lead to overweight offspring
· Experiment on rats applies to humans, say researchers... |
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| 01 Jul 2008 |
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| Are obesity pills a good idea? |
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The Guardian
A pill to shed pounds would be a miracle. Diets are no fun and exercise is hard work. Unfortunately, ... |
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| GM will not solve current food crisis, says industry boss |
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Genetically modified crops will not solve the current food crisis, according to the head of one of the world's largest agricultural biotechnology companies.
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| 30 Jun 2008 |
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| Great-tasting Garlic is Good for Your Heart |
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Mother Earth News
Many experts agree that it can combat infection, help lower blood pressure and keep arteries in good condition.... |
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| 29 Jun 2008 |
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| How Darwin won the evolution race |
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| 150 years after Darwin published his world-changing theory, Robin McKie tells the extraordinary story behind The Origin of Species... |
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| 23 Jun 2008 |
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| Biggest firms call for huge cuts in emissions to start green industrial revolution |
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The Guardian
Heads of 100 of the world's biggest companies will today call on political leaders to agree huge cuts in greenhouse gases to stimulate a "green industrial revolution".... |
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| Nurses to be rated on how compassionate and smiley they are |
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| Nurses are to be scored on how compassionate they are towards patients as part of a government plan to improve quality in the NHS to be unveiled in the runup to the 60th anniversary of the health service next month, the Guardian can reveal.... |
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| 18 Jun 2008 |
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| How society discourages emotional honesty |
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Emotional Intelligence
Emotional honesty means expressing your true feelings. To be able to be emotionally honest we must first be emotionally aware. This emotional awareness is related to our emotional intelligence. It is our emotional intelligence which gives us the ability to accurately identify our feelings.... |
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| 18 Jun 2008 |
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| Natural Relief from Headaches, Even Migraines |
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| Almost everyone gets headaches. According to the American Headache Society (AHS), 90 percent of men and 95 percent of women have at least one headache a year. And an unfortunate 12 million Americans endure chronic headaches — meaning they have headaches more than 15 days out of every month.... |
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| 17 Jun 2008 |
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| Solar future brightens as oil soars |
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The Guardian
· World's biggest producer of panels doubles output
· Cost approaching parity with supply from grid... |
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| Could US scientist's 'CO2 catcher' help to slow warming? |
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| It has long been the holy grail for those who believe that technology can save us from catastrophic climate change: a device that can "suck" carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, reducing the warming effect of the billions of tonnes of greenhouse gas produced each year.... |
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| What vegetables are the best for preventing cancer? |
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Mother Earth News
While some cancer has genetic causes, many forms of the disease may be attributed to environmental factors, according to Linda B. White, M.D., assistant professor of Health Professions at Metropolitan ... |
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| Climate change: Carbon capture from power stations must start soon, say scientists |
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The Guardian
· Burying gas could achieve 1/3 of UK emissions targets
· Without it, world experts say disaster is unavoidable... |
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| Dolphin deaths: Postmortems fail to find cause |
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| Postmortems have failed to reveal the cause of the worst mass stranding of dolphins in the UK for nearly 30 years.... |
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| 11 Jun 2008 |
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| Scientists move a step closer to mind-reading |
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The Guardian
Scientists have developed a method for reading a person's mind using brain scans.... |
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| 01 Jun 2008 |
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| Abortion: limit stays at 24 weeks |
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| After emotional Commons debate, MPs deliver rebuff over four votes... |
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| 21 May 2008 |
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| MPs set to back new embryo research laws |
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The Guardian
Survey also suggests amendments to 24-week abortion rule face defeat... |
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| 12 May 2008 |
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| Breastfed children are brainier, study suggests |
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. Researchers monitored 14,000 children in Belarus
· Findings based on IQ and academic ratings at age six... |
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| 07 May 2008 |
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| Outrage at European moves to feed animal remains to chickens |
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The Observer
The European Union is preparing plans to allow pig remains to be used to feed poultry. The practice - banned in Europe after the BSE crisis 10 years ago - would save farmers millions ... |
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| 04 May 2008 |
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| What You Need to Know About The Beef You Eat |
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MOTHER EARTH NEWS
Supermarket beef is an unnatural, industrial product. The good news is there are better and safer options.... |
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| 29 Apr 2008 |
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| What are little boys made of? Scientists pinpoint bananas |
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| Women are more likely to give birth to boys if they have a high-calorie diet in the run-up to becoming pregnant, according to a team of scientists. ... |
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| 23 Apr 2008 |
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| Survival fight for eagle and hen harrier |
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Two birds of prey 'close to extinction in England'
· Gamekeepers accused of persecution by RSPB... |
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| 22 Apr 2008 |
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| Solar so good for our house |
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| It was with some trepidation that I went into the cellar this week to take some meter readings in order to find out how the solar panels we had fitted on our house... |
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| Scientists find secret ingredient for making (and losing) lots of money - testosterone |
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The Guardian
· Study links male hormone with earning power
· But too much can lead to irrational risk-taking... |
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| Inés Alberdi Appointed as UNIFEM Executive Director |
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United Nations, New York
The appointment of Inés Alberdi of Spain as the new Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women, UNIFEM, has been announced by UNDP Administrator Kemal Derviş.
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| 14 Apr 2008 |
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| Syria`s rich north-eastern region in focus |
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SyriaTimes
Syria`s north-eastern region is a distinguished geographic location of the country known for being a reservoir of rich water, oil and agriculture resources. It is one of the important regions that provides Syria`s economy with most of its basic requirements and is regarded as a promising region for boosting the national economy.... |
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| Oil in Lattakia and east Mediterranean -Syria |
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SyriaTimes
Much talk has been said about the existence of crude oil in the Syrian coastal city of Lattakia and its neighborhood. ... |
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| New drug can protect healthy cells during radiotherapy |
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The Guardian
Scientists have found a drug which can protect healthy cells from radiation. The discovery could improve the effectiveness of radiation therapy in treating cancer and help prevent radiation sickness after exposure to a nuclear accident or attack.
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| Food price rises threaten global security - UN |
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The Gardian
Hunger riots will destabilise weak governments, says senior official... |
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| Tranquillisers putting children's lives at risk |
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The Guardian
Anti-psychotics may cause long-term harm, say critics
· Youngsters under 6 being given unlicensed drugs... |
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| Fish oil pills, exam results and a belated retreat |
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| And so an epic saga comes to a close. You will remember the Durham Fish Oil tale - don't switch off now, the punchline's funny. ... |
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| Two thousand feet up in the mountains above Kingston, the locals call it |
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The Guardian
Two thousand feet up in the mountains above Kingston, the locals call it \"black gold\". ... |
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| $1m prize for climate change professor |
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The Guardian
A British scientist has won a $1m (£500,000) international award for his work on using chemical fossils to understand past climatic change. ... |
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| New horizon: what we can expect as nature changes |
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The Guardian
· Forecast identifies threats and opportunities
· Rising demands putting pressure on habitats... |
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| 22 Mar 2008 |
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| How do I pasteurize raw milk at home? |
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It’s actually very easy to pasteurize your own milk on the stovetop. An added bonus is that your milk won’t need to stand up to long distance shipping and prolonged storage, so you can pasteurize it safely using lower heat and less time than many industrial milk producers use. All you need is a stainless steel pot and a simple kitchen thermometer. Just follow these simple steps for home pasteurization:
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| Concessions to Merkel threaten climate change plan |
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The Guardian
· Germany's heavy industry may get special treatment
· New wording threatens 2020 emissions target... |
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| Stem cell jabs reverse damage after strokes, doctors claim |
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The Guardian
Stroke patients could receive stem cell injections to help repair damage to their brains within the next five years, a team of American doctors claimed yesterday.... |
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| Study links infants' diet in first weeks with adult IQ |
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| Sweetener may increase obesity risk, says study |
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The Guardian
People who use an artificial sweetener may be at greater risk of obesity than those who use normal sugar, American scientists warned yesterday... |
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| What Are Some Effective Herbals Sleep Remedies? |
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Mother Earth News
Sleep is essential to great health, yet the amount of sleep Americans get each night is on the decline — 100 years ago, nine and a half hours was the nightly average; ... |
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| Pro-life MPs seek free embryo vote |
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The Observer
Senior Labour Catholics may rebel over cloning ... |
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| Great-tasting Garlic is Good for Your Heart |
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Many experts agree that it can combat infection, help lower blood pressure and keep arteries in good condition.... |
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| Emotional Awareness |
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Emotional awareness means knowing when feelings are present in ourselves and others.
It is closely related to emotional literacy, which means being able to label feelings with specific feeling words. At its highest level it means being able to predict feelings in advance. ... |
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| Calls grow for organ transplant revolution |
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The Observer
• Medical chief urges new donor scheme
• Observer launches reform campaign
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| US says cloned animals safe for sale as food |
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| EU reviews biofuel target as environmental doubts grow |
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| 16 Jan 2008 |
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| Enjoy the sun on doctor's orders |
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The Guardian
Solar rays can help protect against some cancers and heart disease, say scientists... |
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| 09 Jan 2008 |
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| A new Earth? |
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The Guardian
Almost every week now, planet hunters are discovering new worlds, not in our solar system but in the far reaches of our galaxy. So how close are astronomers to finding a planet that supports life? Ian Sample reports... |
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| 08 Jan 2008 |
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| Natural, Effective Remedies for Colds and Flu |
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MotherEarth
Learn about the best herbs, vitamins and simple strategies to stave off winter illnesses.... |
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| Healthy diet could halt 70,000 early deaths, study suggests |
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· Food-related ill health can cost NHS £6bn a year ... |
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| Trees absorbing less CO2 as world warms, study finds |
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The Observor
• Shorter winters weaken forest 'carbon sinks'
• Data analysis reverses scientists' expectations... |
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| Baking Soda: A Home's Best Friend |
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Mother Earth News
by Barbara Overton Christie
My dictionary defines baking soda as "a water-soluble powder, NaHCO 3 " . . . but I call it a miracle worker... |
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| Is Organic Food Really Better for You? |
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| A new study shows organics have a nutritional edge over their nonorganic competition.... |
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| News from Mother: Why Solar Power is Our Best Solution |
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Mother Earth
Tapping the sun’s energy is the fastest and best way to provide clean, renewable energy for the world.... |
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| Forget AC! Cool Your Home Naturally |
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Mother Earth
Slash (or eliminate) your air conditioning bills with these simple tips and remodeling recommendations.... |
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| US balks at Bali carbon targets |
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The Guardian
The UN climate talks seeking a new pact on global warming hit a potential problem today when the US said it was unwilling to approve a draft agreement setting firm targets for cuts to carbon pollution.
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| Yes, we can act against the corruption of children's lives |
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Jackie Ashley
The Guardian
Be it binge-drinking or sexualisation, evidence of damaging social change is too obvious to ignore. But there are things we can do
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| End of the clone predicted as research scientists create stem cells from skin |
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The Guardian
A worldwide race to turn ordinary skin cells into powerful embryonic stem cells ended in a draw yesterday when two leading groups of scientists announced they had achieved the remarkable feat.... |
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| Babies can tell good people from bad |
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The Guardian
Babies as young as six months can distinguish between good and bad people, according to a study in which babies observed characters being helpful or unhelpful.... |
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| 29 Nov 2007 |
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| Reforms aim to dispel rape myths and increase convictions |
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| Juries are to be told how rape victims typically respond in an attempt to dispel "rape myths" which ministers believe are contributing to plummeting conviction rates for the crime.... |
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| Relax, it died 390m years ago - huge scorpion find points to existence of giant spiders |
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· Arthropods may have been bigger than thought... |
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| 22 Nov 2007 |
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| Weight-loss drug increases chance of depression |
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| People taking the weight-loss drug rimonabant have an increased risk of mental health problems, according to a study of more than 4,000 patients in four clinical trials.... |
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| Oils may cut Alzheimer's risk |
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The Guardian
Eating a diet rich in omega-3 oils such as rapeseed, flaxseed and walnut oil could reduce the risk of suffering Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia by ... |
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| Smallest species joins other bears on red list |
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The Guardian
The smallest species of bear, the sun bear, has been included on the red list of threatened species for the first time... |
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| 14 Nov 2007 |
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| The Killing of Earth's Whales by Sonar |
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Earth Portals
US Navy, and NATO test Low Frequency Active Sonar (LFAS) system to detect diesel and nuclear submarines.
In the last few months, hundreds of dolphins are washing up dead along European shores ... |
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| Cameron to call for tougher sentences on rapists |
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The Guardian
Tougher sentencing for rapists may be needed to tackle the "moral collapse" ... |
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| Bosses crack down on internet socialising |
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The Guardian
Unions report phenomenal rise in disputes involving use of networking sites... |
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| Climate wars threaten billions |
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Robin McKie, science editor
The Guardian
More than 100 countries face political chaos and mass migration in global warming catastrophe
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| The International Financial and Investment Institutions Forum in Syria |
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Under the slogan "Financial Services Role in Investment Markets prosperity"
At Four Seasons Hotel- Damascus 21-22/11/2007
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| Renewable Energy Will Rise to the Challenge |
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By Megan Hirt
Renewable energy resources, given the right policies and conditions, could generate 635 gigawatts (GW) of new energy capacity by 2025. That would be about one ... |
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| Skype and 3 in free mobile calls deal |
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By Dominic White
Ebay's telecoms division Skype and mobile phone network 3 are trying to shake up the mobile industry with a mass market handset that allows Skype users to make free internet calls to each other while on the move
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| Organic food is healthier: study |
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Ian Sample
The Guardian
Some organic foods, including fruit, vegetables and milk, may be more nutritious than non-organic produce, according to an investigation by British scientists.... |
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| Chad accuses French charity of child trafficking |
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· 16 EU nationals held over planned airlift of 'orphans'
· Jet charter company says it had permit for flight
Xan Rice in Nairobi, Dale Fuchs in Madrid and Alasdair Sandford in Paris
Monday October 29, 2007
The Guardian
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| 29 Oct 2007 |
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| 19th century newspapers go digital |
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| One million pages of text from 19th century publications went online last night as part of a British Library project to digitise its journals.... |
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| British women treat abortion as the easy option, claims angry Archbishop |
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The Observer
The British public is in danger of losing its 'moral focus' on abortion and treating the procedure as normal
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| Is Chocolate Good For You? |
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| Should chocolate be an essential component of a balanced diet? Back in the 17th and 18th centuries, many treatises were written extolling the medicinal virtues of chocolate and today it's a regular feature in army food rations.... |
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| 18 Oct 2007 |
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| Smart sharks |
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They may have big brains, but how intelligent are sharks?
Words: R Aidan Martin
Images: Jeff Rotman... |
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| 17 Oct 2007 |
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| Nobel prize for scientist who gave the world the knockout mouse |
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The Guardian
· Animals' DNA modified to develop human diseases
· Technique used to test new drug therapies
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| Can science really save the world? |
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The Observer
Endless treaties to cut carbon emissions and halt global warming have failed to turn the tide of pollution. Now scientists want to intervene on a planetary scale, changing the very nature of our seas and skies. Ahead of a major report on 'geo-engineering' we reveal the six big ideas that could change the face of the Earth ... |
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| 07 Oct 2007 |
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| How the World Bank and HSBC are investing in deforestation |
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Greenpeace
Congo, The Democratic Republic of the — Back in April, at the World Bank's spring meeting, there was much talk about the plight of the Congo rainforest.... |
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| 27 Sep 2007 |
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| Why is everyone going to the moon? |
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Tim Radford
The Guardian
Because it's there, because it could answer questions about Earth history, because it represents unfinished business for Nasa, the US space agency, and because it could be a rehearsal for a manned mission to Mars.
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| Yes, it's a Hobbit. The debate that has divided science is solved at last (sort of) |
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· Scientists shed new light on disputed skeleton find
· Bone analysis supports distinct species theory
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| 26 Sep 2007 |
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| Increased immigration boosts knife crime and drink-driving, police chief says |
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A chief constable today said an increase in immigration had left police struggling to deal with certain offences, including knife crime and drink-driving.
The Guardian... |
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| Scientists recruit worms for fight against asthma |
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* James Randerson, science correspondent
* The Guardian
It sounds like something a medieval physician would prescribe to clear up the pox, but 21st-century medical scientists are using bloodsucking, parasitic worms to treat patients with asthma.... |
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| Return of GM: ministers back moves to grow crops in UK |
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Climate concerns will reduce chance of new public backlash, says industry
The Guardian... |
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| Hint of cancer risk after 10 years mobile phone use, say researchers |
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· Study finds no danger for adults over shorter period
· Advice to ban mobiles for children under eight holds
The Guardian... |
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| Men who buy sex could face prosecution |
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Tania Branigan, political correspondent
The Guardian
Ministers are considering proposals to prosecute men for buying sex in a new effort to curb the demand for prostitution, the Guardian has learned.... |
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| Human-animal hybrid embryos given the go-ahead |
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Overturning a proposed ban on creating hybrid embryos is a victory for science
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| Pavarotti dies aged 71 |
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Associated Press
Thursday September 6, 2007
Guardian Unlimited ... |
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| 06 Sep 2007 |
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| Global food crisis looms as climate change and population growth strip fertile land |
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. 'Ignorance, need and greed' depleting soil
. Experts warn competition will lead to conflict
* Ian Sample in science correspondent
* The Guardian
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| 03 Sep 2007 |
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| Dawn of Ethiopia's new millennium |
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Bob Maddam
The Observer
Ethiopia will celebrate its millennium this month - seven years after the rest of the world. But following a different calendar is one of many ways in which this country is unique, writes Bob Maddams
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| 02 Sep 2007 |
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| Ancient diamonds are oldest parts of Earth's crust |
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Ian Sample, science correspondent
The Guardian ... |
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| 27 Aug 2007 |
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| Great ape find forces rethink on man's evolution |
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The Guardian
A new species of great ape that roamed Africa 10m years ago could redraw human evolution
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| Scientists' plea to use new hybrid embryos |
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· Animal-human link to aid research
· Pro-life groups voice opposition
The Observer... |
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| 26 Aug 2007 |
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| To the edge of time: £20m British-built camera will see further than ever |
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• Astronomy Infrared device at centre of new space mission
• Super-sensitive telescope will look back 14bn years
• Alok Jha, science correspondent
• The Guardian
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| 21 Aug 2007 |
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| From fingerprints to visual DNA |
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As YouTube faces a $1bn lawsuit, Danny Bradbury looks at how technology to identify copyright material is becoming more sophisticated to protect content owners
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| 16 Aug 2007 |
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| COMPUTING SETS A NEW MATHS |
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Von Koch's snowflake: when its border is infinite, its area is equal to that of a circle drawn around the original triangle.
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| Smart clothes to power your iPod or light your home ... just don't wash them |
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Solar bikinis and ambient accessories on display in future fashion exhibition
• James Randerson, science correspondent
• The Guardian
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| Government 'must act on e-crime' |
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| The government must do more to protect internet users from the threat of e-crime, says a House of Lords report. ... |
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| 14 Aug 2007 |
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| Rare river dolphin 'now extinct' |
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BBC News
A freshwater dolphin found only in China is now "likely to be extinct", a team of scientists has concluded.... |
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| 09 Aug 2007 |
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| Hunting for another Earth-like planet |
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BBC News
The search for planets orbiting other stars, otherwise known as "exoplanets", is unearthing new discoveries at an ever increasing rate. ... |
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| 09 Aug 2007 |
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| Euro Mediterranean Atlas Camp 3 in Syria |
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Article by Rola Saab
Photos by Dana Mahmoud
Musicsyria
This year Syria welcomed Atlas Camp 3 organised by the Red Cross and Crescent organizations of Mediterranean countries and offered the young participants a panoramic setting ... |
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| 06 Aug 2007 |
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| An Open Invitation to a Better Life |
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Rola Saab
Musicsyria
This is an invitation to live and let live. It is directed particularly to those who have the power to control, the authority to rule, the keys to the doors of change for a better life,
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| Police may be given power to take DNA samples in the street |
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The Guardian
The Home Office is considering giving the police the power to take a DNA sample on the street, without taking the suspect to a police station, as well as taking samples from suspects in relatively minor offences such as littering, speeding or not wearing a seat belt. ... |
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| 02 Aug 2007 |
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| Canary Islands fires |
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| Severe forest fires on the Canary Islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria have forced the evacuation of more than 11,000 people. Spain's environment minister called a state of "maximum alert".... |
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| 01 Aug 2007 |
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| Pollution risks to people slip through net in tests on fish |
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Alok Jha,
The Guardian
A new class of organic pollutants in the environment which could pose risks to people's health has been identified by scientists. ... |
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| 30 Jul 2007 |
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| NHS doctors challenge high drugs prices |
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The Guardian
Several opthalmic surgeons are offering Avastin as a cheaper treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration that can cause blindness. Photograph: John Stillwell/PA... |
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| 30 Jul 2007 |
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| Half of all boys will be obese, warns leaked report |
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| The government's pledge to halt the soaring rate of childhood obesity within three years in fact cannot be achieved until 2050, warns a damning report commissioned by ministers to help them tackle the problem.... |
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| 'Space arrow' to map Earth's tug |
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By Jonathan Amos
Science reporter, BBC News
A satellite that can measure tiny variations in the Earth's gravity field will be one of Europe's most challenging space missions to date.... |
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| 29 Jul 2007 |
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| Scientists link diabetes drugs to heart failure |
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US may ban treatments used by hundreds of thousands in UK
Sarah Boseley, health editor
The Guardian ... |
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| Energy revolution = money saved |
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| International — US$180 billion. Per year. That's the massive amount of money the world could save by moving to a renewable energy future. The Future Investment report demonstrates that a safe renewable energy future would not only cut our global CO2 emissions from the electricity sector in half by 2030, it would also cost 10 times less than a ‘business as usual’ fossil-fuel future would.... |
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| 10 Jul 2007 |
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| Britain could be biofuel leader, say farmers |
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• Call to catch up with big energy crop producers
• Concerns over food supply are 'absolute nonsense'
Terry Macalister
Monday July 9, 2007
The Guardian
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| New health fears over big surge in autism |
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· Experts 'concerned' by dramatic rise
· Questions over triple jab for children
Denis Campbell, health correspondent
Sunday July 8, 2007
The Observer ... |
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| Woman donates eggs to daughter aged 7 |
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· Mother's move prompted by girl's fertility disorder
· Ethics committee approved procedure
Ian Sample in Lyon
Wednesday July 4, 2007
The Guardian... |
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| Last of his kind - but George can't rise to occasion |
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Rory Carroll, Latin America correspondent
The Guardian
Lonesome George, the last known survivor of a species of Galapagos tortoise and one of the world's most famous bachelors, may receive a new, unkinder nickname: ... |
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| 03 Jul 2007 |
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| Stem cell scientists find almost perfect human match in mice |
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Alok Jha, science correspondent
Thursday June 28, 2007
The Guardian
Scientists have found a stem cell in mice which is a near-perfect match for human cells. The discovery will speed research into incurable diseases such as diabetes and Parkinson's, and bring closer the mass production of body tissue to replace that damaged by disease
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| Syria and the World Bank |
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Damascus
SyriaTimes
economy
"Syria is keen to maintain cooperation with the World Bank with a view to making use of its financial experiences in all domains and seeking openness with the outside world for more cooperation with other international organizations", said the Economy and Trade Minister Amer Hosni Lutfi during a recent workshop held in Damascus by the WB.
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| Can Alzheimer's be prevented? |
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Alzheimer's disease
Dr Trisha Macnair
Dr Rob Hicks
People with Alzheimer's become forgetful, lose their memory and may become anxious and depressed. But there are ways to keep it at bay.
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| Mystery mummy may be female pharoah |
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· Top archaeologist to identify elusive remains
· Technology could solve case of mistaken identity
Ed Pilkington in New York
Wednesday June 27, 2007
The Guardian
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| Record opium crop in southern Afghanistan |
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· Region set to become world's biggest supplier
· Cocaine consumption up in Europe, says UN report
Richard Norton-Taylor
Wednesday June 27, 2007
The Guardian
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| Coffee 'could prevent eye tremor' |
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| Drinking coffee protects against an eyelid spasm that can lead to blindness, a study suggests.... |
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| 19 Jun 2007 |
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| Brussels braced for vodka battle |
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By Alix Kroeger
BBC News, Strasbourg, France
In a foyer of the European Parliament, Poland is putting its argument for a tight definition of vodka in the most persuasive way it knows... |
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| 19 Jun 2007 |
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| Himalayan Glacier Melts |
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Green Peace
Expedition documents melting Himalayan glaciers
G8 meets as glaciers melt on World Environment Day... |
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| Ministers defy judges on rape law reforms |
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Warning that proposals to boost convictions are a 'minefield'
The Guardian
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| The enigma of Italy's ancient Etruscans is finally unravelled |
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Genetic research DNA tests on their Italian descendants show the 'tuscii' came from Turkey
John Hooper in Rome
Monday June 18, 2007
The Guardian ... |
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| 18 Jun 2007 |
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| An Appeal to Save Amrit |
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Syria
Anne M.Naddour
Friends of Amrit
Phoenicia is still alive ...
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| 17 Jun 2007 |
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| Climate change controversies: a simple guide |
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The Royal Society
The Royal Society has produced this overview of the current state of scientific understanding of climate change to help non-experts better understand some of the debates in this complex area of science.
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| 14 Jun 2007 |
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| Commercial whaling ban strengthened at Anchorage whaling meeting |
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Greenpeace
Anchorage, United States — Following last year's "St. Kitts Declaration", which mumbled that the moratorium on commercial whaling might not be necessary anymore, the anti-whaling countries have bounced back with a 37-4 vote for a resolution strengthening the commercial whaling ban. ... |
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| Murder victim told police four times she feared her family: each time in vain |
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The Guardian
Police are failing to protect young women at risk of being murdered by their families in so-called "honour" killings,
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| 12 Jun 2007 |
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| Syrian - Italian cooperation for Developing SMEs |
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Damascus-Syria
economy
SyriaTimes
The Italian Track commission, Trade promotion section of the Italian Embassy in collaboration with the Damascus Chamber of Commerce and the Damascus Chamber of industry organized a seminar on cooperation between Italy and Syria for the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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| Making Music in Old Tartous |
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Syria- Tartous
By Anne M, Naddour
This was no normal place and no ordinary music. It was not formal music-making.... |
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| What You Should Know About Organic Foods |
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| Just what does it mean when a food is labeled organic? The U.S. Department of Agriculture finally issued a new national seal designed to bring clarity and assurance to consumers that foods bearing the seal are certified organic following USDA standards which were 10 years in the making.... |
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| 29 May 2007 |
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| Festival of |
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| A new-look ‘Tadmor Festival’ at the beginning of May looks set to boost Syria’s premier tourist attraction, Palmyra... |
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| 13 May 2007 |
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| 'Up to half' of Mars may have ice |
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BBC News
Scientists in the US say that initial data from a new way of scanning Mars has shown up to half of the Red Planet's surface may contain ice.
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| 03 May 2007 |
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| Down on the pharm |
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A new breed of genetically modified crops could provide cheap drugs and vaccines for the developing world. Only one problem: what if they get into the food chain? Environment correspondent David Adam reports on 'pharming', the new GM front line
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| 30 Apr 2007 |
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| Good News and a Puzzle |
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Earth's ozone layer appears to be on the road to recovery.
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| 19 Apr 2007 |
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| Weather of Mass Destruction |
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Greenpeace
New York, United States — WMD are a constant topic on the agenda of the United Nations, but now the Security Council members will have to ask, "Which W is it: weather or weapons?" ... |
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| 18 Apr 2007 |
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| Carving Up The Congo |
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| Climate change caused by atmospheric buildup of greenhouse gases is the greatest threat the world faces today. ... |
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| Fruit breeding |
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| Science programmes: Kiwifruit, Pipfruit, Summerfruit, Berryfruit and Hops breeding... |
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| 11 Apr 2007 |
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| How the Earthquake affected Earth |
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| The Dec. 26th Indonesian megathrust earthquake quickened Earth's rotation and changed our planet's shape. ... |
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| 02 Apr 2007 |
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| Oil to fry burgers, run cars... |
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by Jon Hurdle
After a good meal, how about asking the head waiter if you can take the waste grease from the kitchen to fuel your car?... |
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| 27 Mar 2007 |
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| In Sierra Leone, still a tough dig for diamonds |
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By Lydia Polgreen
KOIDU, Sierra Leone: The tiny stone settled into the calloused grooves of Tambaki Kamanda's palm, its dull yellow glint almost indiscernible, even in the noontime glare.... |
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| 26 Mar 2007 |
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| GM Crops Killing Bees-Plants-Humans-World |
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Is the mysterious decimation of bee populations in the US and Germany a result of GM crops?
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| 26 Mar 2007 |
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| Malaria: GM mosquitoes offer new hope for millions |
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The Guardian
Controversial strategy would mean releasing laboratory-created insects into wild
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| 20 Mar 2007 |
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| What Exactly Is Happening to My Body during a Panic Attack |
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By Lindsay Kiriakos, M.D.
Panic attacks are very uncomfortable, but they are not dangerous. They are produced by a firing of your body’s “fight or flight” response system,... |
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| 19 Mar 2007 |
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| 'No alcohol' warning for pregnant women |
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Confusion over health advice as US style ban moves closer
Gaby Hinsliff, political editor
The Observer
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| Are YOU Your Own Leader? |
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By Piercarla Garusi
Perhaps you are wondering: what does it mean being my own leader? ... |
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| World breaks temperature records |
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Staff and agencies
Guardian Unlimited
The world experienced its warmest period on record during this year's northern hemisphere winter, the US government said today.
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| 16 Mar 2007 |
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| Real Solutions For Combatting Extreme Shyness |
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By Royane Rea
Most people experience some degree of shyness from time to time in certain situations. ... |
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| Using Quantum Physics to Stay Positive |
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By Kevin M. Stirtz
Recently I've been learning more and more about quantum physics.... |
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| Illegal Carve-up of Congo Rainforests |
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Greenpeace
The second largest rainforest in the world -- after the Amazon -- sits in the Congo basin of Africa. Around 21 million hectares (over 51 million acres) of this pristine forest are being illegally logged. We've released new evidence of the extent of this forest crime.
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| 07 Mar 2007 |
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| Books on atheism garner criticism from unlikely places |
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By Peter Steinfels
Published: March 6, 2007
Hey, guys, can't you give atheism a chance? Yes, it is true that "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins has been on The New York Times best-seller list for 22 weeks and that "Letter to a Christian Nation" by Sam Harris can be found in virtually every airport bookstore in the United States.
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| 07 Mar 2007 |
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| 2 Paintings by Picasso Are Stolen in Paris |
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By ALAN RIDING
Published: March 1, 2007
PARIS, Feb. 28 — Two important paintings by Picasso estimated by the police to be worth a total of about $66 million have been stolen from the Left Bank home of his granddaughter Diana Widmaier-Picasso, the authorities announced Wednesday.
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| 01 Mar 2007 |
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| Laugh and the Work World Laughs With You |
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by Craig Harrison
SelfGrowth
Many of today's work environments are rife with moody bosses and co-workers, repetitive tasks and unpredictable market pressures. Stress abounds... |
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| 27 Feb 2007 |
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| Are Teens Lazy? |
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Late nights and laziness
Sleep patterns go crazy during your teenage years. Many teens have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find the energy to get out of bed in time for school. This may be more than just laziness and bad behaviour.... |
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| 25 Feb 2007 |
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| Cutting edge contamination |
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GreenPeace
The electronics industry is often considered a 'clean' industry. But sleek shiny gadgets hide a darker side of the industry.
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| 21 Feb 2007 |
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| Brain food. Are you getting enough? |
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If you can't remember where you keep your eggs, you're probably frying them in the wrong sort of oil. Michael van Straten sorts out your omega 3s from your hydrogenated trans fats
The Observer
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| Study shows increase in mental disorders among children |
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James Randerson, science correspondent
Tuesday February 6, 2007
The Guardian
Mental disorders in children are on the rise, according to a study of nearly 700,000 young people.
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| THE UNIVERSE ON A STRING |
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BY Brian Greene
BRIAN GREENE, a professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia, is the author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos.... |
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| 31 Jan 2007 |
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| Royal Society response to HFEA ruling on human-animal hybrid research |
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| Al-Sham Holding Co. starts projects at $.350 mln |
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Damascus
Economy -SyriaTimes
10-1-2007
Before the end of 2006, senior Syrian investors, and businessmen signed, during a meeting at the Damascus Four Seasons Hotel, a contract to establish al-Sham Holding Company at an initial capital of USD.350 million.
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| New Syrian-Canadian businessmen association |
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Economy- SyriaTimes
10-1-2007
The foundation of an association comprising Syrian and Canadian businessmen was recently approved according to provisions of the 1958 Syrian Law No.93.
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| Common cold virus may be new weapon to fight cancer |
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• Human trials begin this year
• Scientists say move is 'exciting'
Alok Jha, science correspondent
The Guardian
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| 11 Jan 2007 |
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| $1.5 bln to set up oil refinery in Deir Ez-zour |
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Damascus
SyriaTimes -Economy
Early last week, an agreement was signed in Damascus between the Ministry of Oil and Mineral Resources and the Kuwaiti "Nour Company for Investment" to establish a shareholding company for setting up an oil refinery in Deir Ez-Zour at a total cost of USD.1.5 billion.
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| How to Develop Your Natural Psychic Abilities with 4 Easy Steps! |
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By Annette Sassou
Maybe you have seen psychics on television or you have had your own psychic experiences that have sparked the idea to tap into your own natural psychic abilities.
One thing is for sure:
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| New China. New crisis |
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The Observer
Will Hutton investigates the only country with the muscle to challenge America as the global superpower.
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| 07 Jan 2007 |
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| True Fakes: Scientists make simulated lunar soil |
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| : Life is tough for a humble grain of dirt on the surface of the Moon. It's peppered with cosmic rays, exposed to solar flares, and battered by micrometeorites--shattered, vaporized and re-condensed countless times over the billions of years... |
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| EU cooperation projects in Syria |
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Damascus
SyriaTimes- Economy
R. Zein
Despite political tension in the Middle East, the Syrian-European cooperation continues untouched and has been moving on. The European Union Commission is carrying 14 different projects in the country focusing on some requirements of the Syrian people and both the private and public sectors.... |
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| Creation of new organs a step closer |
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Alok Jha, science correspondent
The Guardian
Scientists are a step closer to growing replacement organs and tissues which can be transplanted into patients. Their breakthrough uses tiny protein scaffolds that encourage stem cells to grow into three-dimensional structures for the first time.
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| 28 Dec 2006 |
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| National symposium on children labour |
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Damascus
SyriaTimes
local
20-12-2006
A national symposium on drawing up an Arab plan for combatting children labour began on Tuesday at the Damascus International Hotel.
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| What Food To Eat For Memory Improvement? |
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Selfgrowth
by Nikola Govorko
Paying attention to diet is essential for our health. If you are serious about it you will be careful to include the right amount of proteins, carbohydrates and healthy fats (Omega 3) in your diet. By keeping with right diet you help your muscles and bones remain strong and vital organs funcition as Swiss clock. ... |
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| Breakthrough hailed as study shows circumcision can halve HIV risk |
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• Trial outcome could mean huge cut in infection rates
• Aids campaign group says results are a milestone
Sarah Boseley, health editor
Thursday December 14, 2006
The Guardian
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| 14 Dec 2006 |
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| Syrian teams at 2006 Doha Asian Games |
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Damascus
SyriaTimes
sport
10-12-2006
The following are the results obtained, so far, by the Syrian teams at the 15th Asian Games, currently being held in Doha.
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| 12 Dec 2006 |
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| My beloved ‘América Latina’ |
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Musicsyria Team
(Extracts from an interview with Dr. Aleida Guevara (AG), daughter of “El Che”… the icon and popular leader of 20th century world revolution, Comandante “Che Guevara” during a celebration organised by the Syrian Commission for Family Affairs on 7.12.2006)... |
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| 10 Dec 2006 |
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| Radiating Quality and Warmth |
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Prominent women – 27November 2006
By Nadia Khiyami
Music Syria and Syria Steps interviewed her Excellency Mrs. Hélène Hesske, wife of the EU Ambassador to Syria, whose stay in Syria has not passed unnoticed.
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| 10 Dec 2006 |
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| Detecting explosives with honeybees |
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Laboratory experts develop method to train an air force of bomb-sniffing bees
Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a method for training the common honey bee to detect the explosives used in bombs. Based on knowledge of bee biology, the new techniques could become a leading tool in the fight against the use of improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, which present a critical vulnerability for American military troops abroad and is an emerging danger for civilians worldwide.
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| 09 Dec 2006 |
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| Life on Mars? Scientists say pictures are first evidence of flowing water |
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• Nasa photographs show streaks of surface liquid
• Researchers hail 'highly significant' discovery
Ian Sample, science correspondent
Thursday December 7, 2006
The Guardian
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| 07 Dec 2006 |
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| Obesity epidemic may trigger 12,000 cancer cases a year |
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Ian Sample, science correspondent
The Guardian
Britain's soaring rates of obesity are likely to trigger a new wave of cancer, with as many as 12,000 weight-related cases now expected every year by 2010, researchers warned yesterday... |
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| To see past Cinderella |
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Reality TV is pushing aside women's freedom to imagine that beauty isn't their only power
Natasha Walter
The Guardian
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| 30 Nov 2006 |
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| Sex, lies and hazardous chemicals |
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Greenpeace
Brussels, Belgium — What business does a chemical company have between your bedroom sheets? Should chemical companies be meddling with the protection of your health? Of course they should have no business in your sex life or personal health, but unfortunately the chemical industry is fighting hard to protect their privilege to make hazardous chemicals with the potential to seriously affect both. ... |
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| 23 Nov 2006 |
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| THE ISSUE OF ESSENTIAL OIL QUALITY |
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fragrant-earth
One of the most frequently asked questions in aromatherapy and about essential oils concerns their quality. All users, domestic or professional, like to think that they use "good quality" essential oils for aromatherapy... |
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| Europe fuelling Canadian forest destruction |
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International — Italy is a long way from the giant ancient Boreal forest that stretches across Canada. Despite the distance that separates them however, people buying Kimberly-Clark products in Italy and many other European countries are inadvertently helping to destroy one of the planets last great forests. ... |
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| What's the problem? |
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Greenpeace
Food is central to life. How we grow it affects the land, water and wildlife around us, as well as farm animals, our health and rural communities. It's hard to resist cheap food or 'buy one get one free' offers but the environmental cost of the culture of intensive farming, over-production and over-consumption is enormous.... |
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| 07 Nov 2006 |
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| Humans using resources of two planets, WWF warns |
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Hilary Osborne
Guardian Unlimited
The world's ecosystems are being degraded at an unprecedented rate, and by 2050 humans will need at least two planets' worth of natural resources to live as they do now, the conservation group WWF warned today.
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| Northern bald ibis in Syria |
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RSPB
Until recently, the only known surviving wild population of northern bald ibises was in Morocco. Then in 2002, a tiny population was found in the Syrian desert. ... |
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| Pre-school Puberty, and a Search for the Causes&n | |
