<africa & climate change>

wise words...

"Climate change is a truly global problem — if someone in Asia screws up [by producing high emissions], we suffer everywhere." -- Eziuche Chinwe Ubani, Nigerian climate change official.

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<peru>

what in the world...

A Peruvian scientist has called on his country to help slow the melting of glaciers by daubing white paint on the rock and earth left behind by receding ice so they will absorb less heat.

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<wine>

is it good for me ?

A new official line: anyone who drinks more than 3 bottles of wine a week is an alcoholic.

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<olof arnalds>

never heard of it...

Olof Arnalds is a young Icelandic singer/songwriter with an otherworldly vocals.

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<date breath checker>

out of pocket...

Date Breath Checker reads the levels of grossness on your breath before you go out. $55.

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<haptic cow>

how does it work ?

Veterinarian and computer wiz Sarah Baillie has created the “Haptic Cow,” a virtual, touch-feedback device that mimics the feeling of real bovine anatomy in a fibreglass cow model.

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<carmen colle>

ask me if i care ?

Carmen Colle, a 61-year-old knitwear designer for a small ethical clothing company is taking on fashion giant Chanel over a crochet pattern which she claims was copied.

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