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‘Catfish’ Debrief: Where Do You Draw The Line Between Superfan And Stalker?

Ever since Twitter became a common method of online communication, fans have had direct lines to their favorite actors, musicians and other public figures, and many celebrities, like Tracie Thoms of “Rent,” have appreciated the chance to chat with their followers. On tonight’s “Catfish,” Thoms shared a story about a lovely young woman named Sammie… Read more

Google Maps 6.0 for Android adds indoor mapping, more [video]

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Google Maps 6.0 for Android was released on Tuesday with several enhancements, the most notable of which is indoor map support. Google hopes the update will help Android users more easily navigate shopping malls, airports and other public spaces. Users are able to search throughout floor plans, too, which means a traveler can search for a coffee shop or the nearest restroom in an airport. Google said… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Boy Genius Report Discovery Date : 29/11/2011 00:49 Number of articles : 3

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Belize Bans Bottom Trawling in All Its Waters

Satellite image of bottom trawlers off Louisiana Coast; photo via Wikimedia Commons In a great victory on the path to more sustainable fishing, Oceana has announced Belize banned all forms of bottom trawling in its country waters. Effective December 31, 2010, the incredibly destructive fishing practice will be no more for Belize, helping to preserve its reef system and maintain the World Heritage Site status of its barrier reef system…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Climate Scientist Takes on Big Oil Stooge in Congress (Video)

It’s a predictable cycle that goes something like this: Scientists’ research unearths new findings about ecology or human health that prove inconvenient to corporate interests. Industry ignores it. The body of research grows. Corporations bankroll (directly or indirectly) ‘experts’ to attempt to discredit research in Congressional hearings and other public venues. Conf… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Climate Scientist Takes on Big Oil Stooge in Congress (Video)

It’s a predictable cycle that goes something like this: Scientists’ research unearths new findings about ecology or human health that prove inconvenient to corporate interests. Industry ignores it. The body of research grows. Corporations bankroll (directly or indirectly) ‘experts’ to attempt to discredit research in Congressional hearings and other public venues. Conf… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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