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If all fossil fuels and their derivatives, as well as trees for paper and construction were banned in order to save the planet, reverse the Greenhouse Effect and stop deforestation; then there is only one known annually renewable natural resource that is capable of providing the overall majority of the world's paper and textiles; meet all of the world's transportation, industrial and home energy needs, while simultaneously reducing pollution, rebuilding the soil, and cleaning the atmosphere… Continue

What is the Story of Stuff?

An animated webumentary exposing the global repercussions of unchecked consumerism, The Story of Stuff charts the lifecycle of a typical commercial product, beginning with raw materials mined or extracted, continuing with manufacturing and shipping, and concluding with purchase, use and landfill internment.…

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There are connections in life that are built,

and people treasure them.

And that's what Ed was.

You were attending something fun,

and he made it more fun.







For those who don't attend sports or arts events in Seattle, you might not get the white-hot gash some of us are experiencing with the murder of Tuba Man.



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On June 22, 2006, U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Ehren K. Watada stepped forward as the first commissioned officer to publicly refuse deployment to the Iraq War and occupation. He has faced court martial and up to 6 years imprisonment for refusing to deploy and for speaking out against a war that he believes is illegal.…









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The story of the mother who taught her child to hate a perfect stranger









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Everyone loves chocolate, right?







What is it that makes chocolate so irresistible?



A large part of chocolate's allure, of course, lies in the taste ~

a deliciously rich concoction that satisfies the most intense craving.



But the surprising news from the scientific community is that this reputedly decadent treat

actually has some health benefits, especially if you choose your chocolate wisely.



Chocolate increases… Continue