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Last login: 4 hours ago1StrawRevolution: Rob is a 34 year old married guy from Madison, Wisconsin, USA.; Likes 335 pages, 22 videos, 1 photo • 58 fans • Received 9 reviews; Member since Dec 02, 2007

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BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Worldwide battle for water: Aug 19, 2:24am 1 review environment, poverty, sustainability
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7569453.stm; Chipper little video to one of the more pressing "Peak Moments" we will experience in our lifetimes -this one concerns water. In addition to Oil and Water, we also need to be acutely concerned with "Peak" Topsoil and "Peak" Food. Thanks again to the BBC for covering topics that get skipped in American "media".

ENN: The Greenest Notebook Computers Of 2008: Aug 7, 5:17pm 1 review computers, environment, sustainable-living
http://www.enn.com/business/article/37862; Quick shot of some less environmental damaging notebook computers. Good News! They are all very high end! Bad news? They are all very high end... Would still like to see MUCH more cradle to grave design on our "disposable" computers.

Design Puzzle for New Honda Hybrid | Hybrid Cars: Aug 4, 6:45pm 1 review cars, hybrids
http://www.hybridcars.com/culture-market/design-puzzle-new-honda-hybrid-0801....; From the page: "Some of the questions Honda designers faced in creating the look and feel of the new yet-to-be-named global hybrid: How do we achieve groundbreaking aerodynamics? How do we steal the Prius halo without stealing its design? What about design cues from the Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle? How do we make it crystal clear that this new car is a hybrid?" ****the kicker is that a truncated tear drop shape is the most aero dynamic out there -if you want a slippery, fuel sipping car, you are rather hands tied on the general shape.

HIV Infection Rate In U.S. Higher Than Estimated : NPR: Aug 2, 7:16pm 2 reviews health
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93224781; Very good that we are refocusing on the needs of those afflicted by AIDS, but I am disappointed that the article doesn't mention the MILLIONS of undiagnosed AIDS cases in the 3rd world if our rate jumped 40% with the new test. More must be done.

The Making of a 61-MPG Car: Ford Fiesta ECOnetic | Hybrid Cars: Jul 29, 3:12pm 1 review cars, environment, sustainable-living, hybrids
http://www.hybridcars.com/types-systems/making-61-mpg-car-ford-fiesta-econeti...; From the page: "What does it take to make a four-seater car that equals the gas mileage of hybrids sold in the States, but without the expensive battery pack and electric motors?" **** Stellar! Now add a hybrid system as an option for $3k and let it get 90mpg -on biodiesel! Ford -GIVE US THIS CAR!

..:: Elephant Pooh Paper Stationery :: Fair Trade and Socially Conscious Gifts …: Jul 28, 5:16pm 1 review environment, humor, bizarre, sustainable-living
http://store.gxonlinestore.org/pooh.html; This is waaaay too cool. Before you could be criticized for writing crappy, now you can literally write on crap! Hats off to some seriously out of the box thinking!

MoveOn.org Political Action: Chip in to put the winning ad on TV: Jul 28, 5:05pm 1 review politics, obama
https://pol.moveon.org/donate/brainonhope.html?id=13345-4074096-E.KX4Ix&t=2; I like this one ALOT better than the last one with the Mom saying McCain can't have her baby. Humor is a better weapon.

Irish Examiner | Irish News | News from Ireland: Jul 26, 5:44am 1 review agriculture, sustainable-farming
http://www.examiner.ie/story/business/gbidmhkfsn/rss2/; From the page: "AN ORGANIC farming campaign was launched by the EU at the Foire de Libramont agricultural fair in Belgium yesterday. Under the slogan: "Organic farming. Good for nature, good for you", the campaign aims to inform consumers about the meaning and benefits of organic farming and food production. " Good slogan, and I like the fact that there is some marketing support on the website. Given the BILLIONS spent on conventional ag support, I hope this is just the start!

Joanna417s profile - StumbleUpon: Jul 24, 6:42pm 1 review agriculture, stumblers, cooking, environment, gardening
http://joanna417.stumbleupon.com/; Brand new spunky New Yorker with a welcome penchant for local food. Welcome!

Organic pizza farm grows ingredients in eight slices - 07/22/2008 - MiamiHerald.…: Jul 23, 1:07am 8 reviews agriculture, organic-farming
http://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/sensitive-destinations/story/612073....; From the page: "''We dug one-foot-square holes,'' Gregory said. 'The first farmer counted three worms in his soil. The second had four. We dug mine and counted 179 worms. Both of them called me a liar to my face. They said, `This is B.S., you put the worms in there.' We went out and dug another hole where they wanted in my field. They counted 180 worms.''"