Category Archives: Environment

Haha! Yeah Right, a Talking Elephant!

His name is Koshik, he is an elephant in the Everland Zoo in South Korea, and he can speak Korean.  Koshik puts his trunk in his mouth and he is able vocalize, in this not so normal way.  His vocabulary … Continue reading

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Social Media in the Midst of Hurricane Sandy

Social media can be used for good, and not just to procrastinate, an article in the New York TImes proved. With Hurricane Sandy, social media has been an effective way of communicating for public officials. With millions of people without … Continue reading

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George Lucas’ Generous Contribution

It was posted on the Internet that George Lucas plans to sell his company ($4 billion) to Disney.  Following the finalization, Lucas intends to put the remainder of his fortune into a fund that will deal primarily with education.  It … Continue reading

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Devastation and Promised Relief for Victims of Superstorm Sandy

Tropical Storm Sandy is a storm that residents of the East Coast will never forget. On Monday,  October 29th, the superstorm made landfall into the New England states greatly affecting New York and many parts of New Jersey. There were … Continue reading

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Do We Really Need to be Going to Mars?

Throughout our nation’s space program, we have always been curious about Mars.  Does it have alien life?  Does it have water?  Does it have an atmosphere to sustain life?  NASA has sent up rovers to try and uncover answers to … Continue reading

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We Can Move on From This…

It’s probably been said a lot recently, but with the recent developments of Hurricane Sandy, it is important for me to mention the resiliency of the American people and the amount past t of courage it takes to be able … Continue reading

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Hurricanes, Technology Blackouts and the Union of Americans

Living in Florida, hurricanes are nothing too out of the ordinary. The occasional wind and rain may cause a headache every now and then, but they rarely make it to the point where they present a life threat. However, this … Continue reading

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The Wrath of Sandy: A Chilling Reminder of the Power of Nature

The past few days have for some along the East Coast, been tragic. Hurricane Sandy, the much vaunted superstorm that developed right along the Pacific has more than lived up to it’s alleged destructive hype. Much of New York has been affected; … Continue reading

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Is Intelligence Stripped By Technology?

“Is Google Making Us Stupid?” by Nicholas Carr is a cynical look at the progression of technology in our society. The opening metaphor takes from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey where an astronaut is nearly sent to death by a … Continue reading

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Get Creatie: Breaking the Roadblock

Ever hit a roadblock while working or trying to solve a problem in a creative way? So have I, and I thought this week I would share some of my favorite ways to get around that roadblock. 1. Shake it … Continue reading

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