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Big green lies exposed

Help arrives to separate “green” myth from fact

Finally, help arrives to separate “green” myth from fact with the help of Seventh Generation and the Fine Living Network. On April 22 - earth day 2009 - join environmental activist, advocate and Seventh Generation President Jeffrey Hollender as he separates myth from reality when it comes to the conventional wisdom of green living. “Big Green Lies” airs at 9PM ET/PT, on Fine Living Network.

Cleopatra's tomb may have been found

Often called history's greatest lovers Cleopatra and Mark Antony; scientist's may have discovered their tombs.

The sites were discovered during a radar survey of the temple of Taposiris Magna, near the northern coastal city of Alexandria. Taposiris Magna is one of the ancient towns located on Lake Mariut, which is today called Abusir.

The survey was completed in March after three years of digging, according to a statement from Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities.

Archaeologists plan to start excavating the tombs next week. The dig could reveal answers to the many myths surrounding the pair, including speculation about the Queen’s reputed beauty.

The agricultural apocalypse and the upcoming food shortage.

Our World is in deep trouble and we fail to make the right choices.

By, Uwe Paschen.

Climatology and Agriculture are by far not a simple science nor easily understood by simply reading a couple of articles or even books about it. Why it is so difficult to follow and make sense of it all. Yet, one way it could be explained, or at least in part is through a Simple Physical example.

Networks of small habitats can preserve urban biodiversity

sets of small habitat patches can host species that require much larger habitat

A recent study shows that sets of small and seemingly insignificant habitat patches that are within reach for mobile species may under certain circumstances, as a group, provide an acceptable alternative to larger and contiguous habitats. This finding can make preservation of important ecological functions possible even in urban and other heavily exploited areas.

XtremeMac rolls out new iPhone 3G accessories

Apple’s iPhone 3G and new iPod models.

XtremeMac on Thursday introduced new cases, audio systems and chargers for Apple’s iPhone 3G and new iPod models. Most of the new items are expected for release in November.
New cases include the Tuffshield, Micrsoshield, Tuffwrap, Microsclip, Verona Sleeve, Verona Holster and Sportswrap. Prices range from $14.95 - $34.95 depending on features.

Effective Polisher for Tablewares and Stink remover for Wash Rooms

household tips about how to keep your tablewares looking new and wash rooms smelling fresh.

Place tablewares in a deep pan lined with aluminum foil. Sprinkle enough amount of salt and baking soda and pour hot water. Soak it overnight. It will immediately remove stubborn stains. Your tablewares will look new again. Wash your tablewares and wipe it dry.

Instead of using an air freshener just put a vinegar in a container. Leave it inside the washroom overnight to deoderize the germs until ready for use the next morning.

Global 'seed ark' running out of money

A Seed bank billed as the world's ark of plant species is facing a funding shortfall that could force it to halt.

Scientists at London's Millennium Seed Bank need to raise more than £100m ($228.3m) in little more than a year to safeguard its future, Britain's The Times reports.

If the money can't be raised, the survival of hundreds of species of plants are at risk.

The seed bank was opened in 2000 with the aim of gathering seeds from every flowering plant on the planet and keeping them safely in cold storage.

Roman statue remains found in submerged city

Archaeologists in Greece have found Roman remains in a submerged ancient port on the Cycladic island of Kythnos.

The archaeologists found the bearded head of a man and the torso of a warrior wearing a Roman-era breastplate at a depth of 2.5 metres underwater in the island bay of Mandraki last month.

It is unclear whether the fragments were part of the same statue.

They had apparently been used as building materials in a wall running along the harbour, the ministry said.

The age of the fragments has not been certified.

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