“Geothermal power is expensive to tap into (though cheap to maintain) because it involves an exploration and drilling process similar to oil. However, it’s as clean as energy comes, and a well-managed field churns up a steady stream of steam power day in and day out for decades at a time.”
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“They’re older. They’re more experienced. And, according to the current trend, they’re dating younger. They’re MILFs and Cougars.”
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“Used condoms are being recycled into hair bands in southern China, threatening to spread sexually-transmittable diseases they were originally meant to prevent. In the latest example of potentially harmful Chinese-made products, rubber hair bands have been found in local markets and beauty salons in Dongguan and Guangzh… eeewwwwww”
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“The Chinese government will invest 1.35 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) each year for the next three years in environmental protection, or 200 billion RMB (US$27 billion), the State Council announced.”
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“I believe that we are a product of our environment. The physical environment in which we spend our time affects how we think and feel. I know the environments in which I feel especially creative and relaxed. Personally, they give me the most effective amount of a creative energy boost. Clutter in my environment negatively […]

“NASA is investigating a possible leak on board the space station.”
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“One group in China you hear a lot less about, at least when you’re talking about the environment and nature, is Tibetans. Most people I know have this image of the country as a peaceful Shangri-La filled with oppressed monks nobly resisting Chinese rule. Well, turns out there are also a bunch of violent nutters.”
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“Like UV rays and diesel exhaust fumes, working the graveyard shift will soon be listed as a “probable” cause of cancer.”
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“Recent events point to the need for a simple device for testing cocktails and beers for excessive quantities of polonium. The Polonium Pen is a pocket-sized ion chamber with LED readout that is perfect for the job. Simply hold the Polonium Pen over your drink and, if the LED lights up, order something else.”
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“One of my Favs: #3. Site Specific Search: Often, you want to search a specific website for content that matches a certain phrase. Even if the site doesn’t support a built-in search feature, you can use Google to search the site for your term. Simply use the “site:somesite.com” modifier. Example: ‘ zaibatsu’ site:digg.com”
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