I'm a huge fan of the whole internet thing ... really think it will catch on (haha). I'm intrigued by all things space, science, nature, sports, and especially hockey. If Toronto had a dog sled team ... I'd have season's tickets.
Women's underwear needed in fight for democracy in Myanmar Posted: 3 months ago by jquipp
Its absolutely true! Women are being asked to volunteer their undergarments in an international effort to shame Myanmar's ruling junta into giving citizens greater access to humanitarian aid and human rights.
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World's Oldest Tree is 16 Ft Tall and 10,000 Years Old Posted: 3 months ago by jquipp
Its been here since humans developed agriculture. Its a Swedish spruce tree, and can teach us a great deal about climate change.
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Student Discovers Way To Decompose Plastic Bags in 3 Months Posted: 3 months ago by jquipp
A very bright young student has successfully completed his first round of experiments looking for microbes and proper environmental conditions that will decompose of plastic bags in 3 months time rather than 1000 years time. The results are VERY promising.
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Photos from NASA's Phoenix Lander on Mars Posted: 3 months ago by jquipp
A number of images of the spacecraft, and images (both color and b&w) taken by the Phoenix. Outstanding.
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