Sessa hoping to 'plant the seeds of education' with new youth …

The Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa (Sessa) will launch its ‘Young Sessa’ division at the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) 2009 World Solar Congress, which it is co-hosting in October.

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Arts and Crafts III — Catskill Cottage Seed

In the third part of this discussion of the philosophy behind the Arts and Crafts movement, Richard and Judith Reeve discuss the value of making things for the home and yard oneself, even if the results are less than perfect. …

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Arts and Crafts III — Catskill Cottage Seed

Lake Tahoe is More Than a Beautiful Recreation Destination

Besides its value as a stunning visual spectacle and world-class recreation zone, Lake Tahoe is important to the Reno area in a more fundamental way.

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Life on Waterpod: Barge-borne home shows off sustainable living …

The Waterpod is a floating home -sculpture-adventure in sustainable living. “It’s about getting people to talk about how we can sustain ourselves in the future,” said artist Mary Mattingly to The …

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Wall-E Wins Hugo Award as Best Science-Fiction Film of 2008 – Film …

The 2009 Hugo Awards were announced earlier this week, which, for those who don’t know, are probably the highest-profile awards to honour creative works that fall strictly within the realm of science -fiction and fantasy. …

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McArdle vs. National Health Care — Crooked Timber

For the record: she articulates her general case against national health care here, then follows up here.

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Big South Fork Recreation Industry Threatened by Coal Industry …

Scott County and Oneida are heavily dependant on the recreation industry which provides many times more jobs and income compared to coal. We are currently suffering the ill effects of coal at the receiving end but let’s not take out eye …

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