27. May 2008 by admin.

Enjoy “One Love” by Bob Marley.

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27. May 2008 by admin.

   TWO years ago, Eduardo Ferreira was studying the microbiology of cancer cells in São Paulo, Brazil. Today he is in China, helping to counter climate change. He is working for an Oxford-based non-profit company which sells carbon offsets by organizing the distribution of cooking stoves that burn biofuel. Ferreira is one of tens of thousands of scientists from all fields who are joining the fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - and in which British organizations like Climate Care, Ferreira’s employer, are among the biggest players.

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26. May 2008 by admin.

These are the new summer colors. Bright is where it’s at and you’ll find these colors everywhere you go!

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26. May 2008 by admin.

   Nashville has embraced reality shows like “Nashville Star,” “Gone Country,” “Can You Duet” and “GAC Star.” Kenny Chesney is looking for opening acts for his Poets & Pirates 2008 Tour. The Big Star Competition is named after his hit “Big Star.” It’s a talent contest seeking bands to open for Chesney when he comes to their hometown.

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26. May 2008 by admin.

The new Matrix from Toyota is super cool. We like it in silver, but whatever your color, it’s easier than ever to hit the road. It comes with all the standard bells and whistles, of course!

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26. May 2008 by admin.

Here’s Frou Frou with “It’s Good To Be In Love.” Frou Frou’s singer Imogen Heap is working on a new album and we can’t wait to here it!

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26. May 2008 by admin.

The Rubik’s Cube Coffee Table ($600) is inspired by the classic toy and makes a cool end table or coffee table. Thankfully, the colored cubes in this version don’t actually move, so it will always be in a perpetual state of solved.

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26. May 2008 by admin.

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26. May 2008 by admin.

   This summer, light up your deck or patio and enjoy the outdoors late into the evening with this stylish Teak Solar-Powered Lantern ($70). On top of the lantern is a solar panel for collecting the sun’s free energy. On a full charge, it can power a super bright LED bulb for about 8-12 hours, can be turned ON or OFF manually and also features a light sensor for automatic dusk-to-dawn illumination.

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26. May 2008 by admin.

   Nigeria’s government, police, civil services, and businesses are plagued by extortion, bribery, and other forms of corruption. While many point to a failure of leadership, corruption is largely a byproduct of an economy fueled almost exclusively by petroleum exports. With no vested interest in developing Nigeria’s infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, the wealthy simply profit from oil while the nation falls ever deeper into economic chaos. Recently elected President Obasanjo has vowed to crack down on corruption and bribery.
   Wow, his name reminds us of Obama who was just here in Portland! He’s not too keen on corruption either.

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