for those saying the mining bill will "create jobs"

• The bill does nothing to guarantee that jobs will be created for Wisconsinites.
• The bill opens the entire state to mining and plays favorites by placing the needs of the mining industry above those of every other economic sector.
• The bill forces other businesses to subsidize mining companies’ profits.
• The bill does nothing to mitigate the boom-and-bust cycle that Wisconsin experienced during the early days of the timber industry and earlier mining enterprises.
• The bill exposes taxpayers to costly lawsuits.

Read more:http://host.madison.com/news/opinion/editorial/gop-mining-bill-fails-on-job-creation/article_a94a3814-665c-11e2-92b0-0019bb2963f4.html#ixzz2IzyvUzIZ

GOP mining bill fails on job creation : Ct

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What do responsible business advocates say about the proposal from Gov. Scott Walker and his legislative allies to radically alter Wisconsin’s rules for the development of mines?

REUSE 5.0 Celebrates Earth Day with 85 Students from 7 Schools in Kuwait

Really good speakers and a great day!  I am the guy in the back with the dark sunglasses and making the V-sign...

en.v Celebrates Earth Day at REUSE 5.0 with 85 Students from 7 Schools in Kuwait - en.v

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On April 22nd, The en.v Initiative (en.v), an organization dedicated to social responsibility in the Arab world hosted a three hour interactive “Earth Day Celebration” event at REUSE 5.0 at the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK).The event was attended by 85 students from seven public and private sch...

REUSE 5.0 list of organizations, artists, students (the AUK students are MY students!), etc. participating in REUSE 5.0.

Check out the list of organizations, artists, students (the AUK students are MY students!), etc. participating in REUSE 5.0.

en.v Announces REUSE 5.0 Participants

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REUSE, now in its fifth year, serves as an opportunity for non-profit organizations, companies, professionals and aspiring creative talents to showcase their accomplishments in the fields of social responsibility and sustainability via a range of artistic mediums and interactive activities for the general public.

This year REUSE 5.0 is being held on April 19-22 of 2012 on the premises of the Australian College of Kuwaitfrom 5 to 9pm daily with an expansive participation list to date.  On a daily basis, REUSE 5.0 will feature a dynamic mix of art galleries, music, short films, a lounge, trendy eco- fashion & accessories & more. We have compiled a detailed list of participants to date. We apologize if certain names were not mentioned – we definitely appreciate everything you have done for us thus far and look forward to showcasing your talents at REUSE 5.0!

More Damning Evidence Points to Pesticide as Cause of Mass Bee Deaths

Findings give credence to fears that neonicotinoids are behind a worldwide decline in honey bees. (photo: Samantha G)

More Damning Evidence Points to Pesticide as Cause of Mass Bee Deaths
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A new study published in Naturwissenschaften - The Science of Nature by a leading bee expert provides damning evidence that a widely used pesticide, even at low levels, is responsible for the recent catastrophic decline in honey bees. Dr. Jeff Pettis of the USDA's Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsvil...

a natural solution for pests and fertilizer?

This seems like such a natural solution to so many problems, not sure why this is not used more (I can only speculate that pesticide and chemical fertilizer companies have something to do it).  I have heard about this practice being successfully used in China too, but the below link is about rice farmers in the Philippines that have found an ally as they try to protect their crops from pests and the effects of global warming. Farmers use ducks to help keep the water in their paddies fresh, and to get rid of weeds and other pests that could damage their crops. Duck manure also works as a good organic fertilizer, which helps to decrease the amount of money farmers spend on harmful pesticides.

Feathered labour for Philippines rice farmers

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Integrated rice-duck farming has helped farmers to spend less money on harmful pesticides.

Opening TONIGHT at AUK! Environmental Art Exhibit!

US toilet paper killing the Sumatran Tiger!

 

Tell Major US Retailers to Stop Selling Rainforest Destruction

 
Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) has been driving Indonesian rainforest destruction at an alarming rate to make their throw-away tissue products. Their destructive ways are not only polluting our climate, but also pushing wildlife like the Sumatran tiger towards extinction. Less than half of Indonesia’s rainforests remain because of companies like APP. Take action and tell major U.S. retailers to stop selling rainforest destruction by avoiding APP tissue products.

Media derides the Wall Street protest at its peril...

Think Occupy Wall St. is a phase? You don't get it - CNN.com

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Douglas Rushkoff: Media derides the Wall Street protest at its peril. The net-driven movement is a preview of a new sustainable disussion on disconnect in U.S.

Keith Olbermann Reads The Statement Released By The Wall Street Protesters - 2011-10-05

...for those who are still saying that the Wall Street Protesters don't have a clear message - HERE it is!

Keith Olbermann Reads The Statement Released By The Wall Street Protesters - 2011-10-05

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Keith Olbermann Reads The Statement Released By The Wall Street Protesters - 2011-10-05

...what is Iranian Shi'ism?

From Mohammad To Marx: An Intellectual History Of Iran's Green Revolution

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What I have witnessed." A powerful note from a female medical student in Iran, translated from Farsi by a trusty reader.

Hello,

It's painful to watch what's happening.

I don't want anything to do with what has been said this far, as I neither have the strength nor the resilience to face all these unfathomable events.

I only want to speak about what I have witnessed. I am a medical student. There was chaos last night at the trauma section in one of our main hospitals. Although by decree, all riot-related injuries were supposed to be sent to military hospitals, all other hospitals were filled to the rim. Last night, nine people died at our hospital and another 28 had gunshot wounds. All hospital employees were crying till dawn. They (government) removed the dead bodies on back of trucks, before we were even able to get their names or other information. What can you even say to the people who don't even respect the dead. No one was allowed to speak to the wounded or get any information from them. This morning the faculty and the students protested by gathering at the lobby of the hospital where they were confronted by plain cloths anti-riot militia, who in turn closed off the hospital and imprisoned the staff. The extent of injuries are so grave, that despite being one of the most staffed emergency rooms, they've asked everyone to stay and help--I'm sure it will even be worst tonight.

What can anyone say in face of all these atrocities? What can you say to the family of the 13 year old boy who died from gunshots and whose dead body then disappeared?

This issue is not about cheating(election) anymore. This is not about stealing votes anymore. The issue is about a vast injustice inflected on the people. They've put a baton in the hand of every 13-14 year old to smash the faces of "the bunches who are less than dirt" (government is calling the people who are uprising dried-up torn and weeds)

This is what sickens me from dealing with these issues. And from those who shut their eyes and close their ears and claim the riots are in opposition of the government and presidency!! No! The people's complaint is against the egregious injustices committed against the people.

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censorship: Iran & China

An image of Mir Hossein Mousavi is seen (lower left), fixed to a desk with a smashed computer monitor in a room in a Tehran University dormitory after it was attacked by militia forces during riots in Tehran, Iran in the early hours of Monday, June 15, 2009. (AP photo)

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protests and attacks... Iran, June 15, 2009

Iran's Disputed Election - The Big Picture - Boston.com

power to the people of Iran!

Twitpic - Share photos on Twitter

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no mo. It is a crime ... one person dead in Tehran #IranElection on Twitpic

Live-Tweeting The Revolution

Iran blocks foreign coverage of election protests: media‎

Iran blocks TV, radio and phones – but web proves more difficult ...

Persia on fire!?!?!!!!???

from Twitters seconds ago in Iran (twitter ID's removed):

• Forces are killing people in Azadi Sq. with machine-gun! Shouldn't stay night there... #iranelection

• Massive failure from old media to cover the #iranelection. If it wasn't for the web you wouldn't know anything was going on.

• I uploaded a YouTube video -- Iran09 - 32 - Jun 15th - Azadi Sq http://bit.ly/uOlMD#iranelection #greenrevolution

• BULLETIN -- AT LEAST ONE DEAD AFTER PRO-GOVERNMENT MILITIA OPEN FIRE AT OPPOSITION SUPPORTERS IN TEHRAN. #IranElection

• Sadegh Zibakalam, Prof at Tehran Univ, says number of crowd "simply uncountable...maybe 1,000,000, maybe 2,000,000" #iranelectionRT @oxfordgirl: More reports coming in of shots at Azadi square. Don't separate, keep in large groups

• This is no longer abt the election or Mousavi, it is about power in the hands of the people #iranelection #iranelections HOPE