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Sales of Spam Soaring as American Economy Goes Into Freefall
NYTimes.com: The economy is in tatters and, for millions of people, the future is very uncertain. But for some employees at the Hormel Foods plant here, times have never been better. They are working at a furious pace and piling up all the overtime they want...
www.nytimes.com/2008/11/15/business/15spam.html?em
People-Powered Dance Club - Now Open!
Partying helps power a Dutch nightclub
www.iht.com/articles/2008/10/24/europe/24rotterd...
Thirsty World: Desperate Quest for Water
"Billions of people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation."
www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/09/23/what.matters...
Study: Social Media Transforming Our Influences on What to Buy
"The most recent report interviewed 17,000 people in 29 countries and is called “When did we start trusting strangers.” It conclusively proves that as we thought, social media is now directly impacting the way we buy products and services." Tom Smith
mashable.com/2008/10/13/social-media-influence-o...
Supporting Local Rivers
As a way to salute local contributors to river preservation, Tom’s of Maine has launched it’s first-ever River Stories Contest. The contest provides a way for people to share river preservation stories and inspire others to learn more about watershed issues.
www.tomsofmaine.com/savingrivers
Solar Panels Are Vanishing!
It seems like every time we come out with new technology, some people find a new way to make an easy buck at the expense of others. Remember that rash of biodiesel thievery? Here comes the new wave...
www.nytimes.com/2008/09/24/technology/24solar.ht...
Got an Idea to Help the World?
(CNN) -- Got an idea that could change the world, or at least help a lot of people? Google wants to hear from you -- and they'll pay as much as $10 million to make your idea a reality.
www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/biztech/09/24/google.proje...
Head-on train collision kills 12 in Los Angeles
So much for "going metro with the mayor" or "going green"... freight vs passenger trains really need to be on separate tracks ... cargo wins every time! still, fewer people dead than happens in car accidents every day.
my advice? don't sit in the first few cars on any train!
news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080913/ap_on_re_us/train_c...
The Psychology of Green
Armed with new research into what makes people environmentally conscious, the American Psychological Association is stepping up efforts to foster a broader sense of eco-sensitivity that the group believes will translate into more public action to protect the planet.
www.usatoday.com/tech/science/environment/2008-0...
