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GM Cotton Fails – Insect Pests Thriving on Indian Plants When They Should Be Dead

photo: Beau / Creative Commons An article in the latest issue of the journal Current Science raises serious questions about the long-term viability of genetically-modified Bt cotton to actually do what it’s intended to do, increase pest resistance. Scientists have found for the first time b… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Make a DIY Lavender Sachet

Photo: charlotte macey Lavender sachets are so lovely; they smell sweet and look nice in your drawer. They are supposed to keep away the moths (although the jury is still out on that one) and help you sleep peacefully. Here’s a small gift for yourself or a friend that you can make without a sewing machine. Use whatever nice fabric you have and decorate it as simply or as lavishly as you wish. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Stay Organized with Moop’s Handcrafted Organic Cotton Carry-All Bag (Photos)

Photo: Moop To market, to market. From Pittsburgh, PA-based handbag design studio Moop comes a carry-all bag for your big, bulky items–books, laptops, diapers, et cetera. Made with organic cotton canvas and twill, from organic cotton grown in the USA, the Market Bag , as it is called, is dyed with vegetable-based dyes in pretty hues, from Rosewood to Provincial Blue , and … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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20 Seasonless Green Accessories to Wear Year-Round

Hand-loomed silk and wool shawl from eBay’s World of Good. When World of Good by eBay asked me to choose my favorite eco-fashion picks from their fair trade marketplace — packed with thousands of products that positively influence people and planet — for a feature on their site, I jumped at the chance to go “virtual window shopping” and pick accessories that accent outfits, regardless of seasonal trends or personal style; I honed in on clothing made by hand with high-quality, local and traditional textiles, crafts that create employment in underserved areas, and accessori… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Amy Winehouse Flashing Her Tits and Panties of the Day

Amy Winehouse, the woman who sings like a black slave woman in the cotton fields, who was at rock bottom but has really got her shit together….You know this because is out in public showing off her new stupid fake tits she got to cover-up a drug overdose, she seems like she is showered, not teeth are falling out of her mouth, no open sores or infections exposed, but most importantly she’s wearing white underwear, something any crackwhore knows is a dangerous choice cuz of how fast it turns soiled, yellow, brown, and blood covered…..which is pretty bad for business for the most part…. Either way, anyone who reads this site knows I love this bitch….and here she is keeping it real…this just made my day….. To See The Rest of the Pictures – Follow This Link GO

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