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Islands of Garbage Filling China’s Three Gorges Dam

Image via China Daily Torrential rain in China has caused extreme flooding , affecting at least 134 million people in 28 provinces. But many more could be impacted due to another major issue caused by the rain. Massive islands of trash are threatening the Three Gorges Dam area, with some patches so thick people can actually walk on it. Nearly 3,000 tons of garbage is being collected daily from the dam, but it might prove to be too much for limited equipment and workers. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Islands of Garbage Filling China’s Three Gorges Dam

Rainforest Clearing Increases Malaria Incidence Rate Forth Eight Percent

” An aerial view of a cattle farm in a deforested area of the Amazon close to Maraba, Para. ” Paulo Whitaker/ReutersImage credit: Amazon Rainforest News , via Paulo Whitaker/Reuters Malaria remains a deadly killer in tropical South America, Africa and Asia. Sometimes there are flickers of hope: as with recent reports of success deploying pesticide treated bed nets in equatorial Africa – the nets keep kids from getting bit while they sleep. And there are periodic moments of despair, as when a follow-up vis… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Rainforest Clearing Increases Malaria Incidence Rate Forth Eight Percent

Honduras versus Chile scores and results — World Cup 2010

The rest of the second half didn’t really offer anything exciting, and Chile got their first ever World Cup win outside South America, while taking the lead in Group H of the tournament. Share this World Cup 2010 article: …

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Honduras versus Chile scores and results — World Cup 2010

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Waka Waka

Shakira will be in 3D this weekend when the FIFA World Cup Official 2010 video is released . This will be the first time ever that millions of people will see a 3D performance video at the same time around the world. Shakira sings Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) as the Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Song. Yesterday, the official release of the 2010 FIFA World Cup video was released complimenting this song and giving viewers around the world a chance to catch the FIFA World Cup fever. The song, focusing on the host country of the region, gives the chance to see more of the country and bring together the world under one sport. The vivid colors of the area are seen in the clothes as well as video for the sport. The world is bracing for an exciting time of World Cup fever. Teams have been arriving in South America over the week with hundreds of fans already present. Bracing for one of the largest events means having the world come together and scream every time a goal is scored.

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IRS to Joe Francis: Watch Your Back … Taxes!

When he’s not beating up Jayde Nicole , Joe Francis certainly isn’t paying taxes. The IRS wants some serious money from the sleaze, filing a lien against him for a staggering $33,819,087.14 in unpaid taxes from 2001, 2002 and 2003. In 2001, the IRS says Joe didn’t pay $17,658,358

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IRS to Joe Francis: Watch Your Back … Taxes!

The First Trailer for The Last Song

Earlier this week, a Miley Cyrus video got the young star into major hot water. She was caught on film bashing the Twilight Saga , saying she “didn’t believe in it” and didn’t want anything to do with it. The following video, however, is a lot less controversial and a lot more exciting for fans of the Disney robot icon.

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The First Trailer for The Last Song

Michael Buble: Leave Britney Spears Alone!

Critics have assailed Britney Spears’ lip-synching during concerts during her Circus tour of Australia. Fortunately, a knight in shining armor is riding to her rescue: Michael Buble

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Michael Buble: Leave Britney Spears Alone!

Furry Mood Tail

This new electronic mood tail hooks up to a Nintendo Wii remote and helps furries express their arousal in exciting new ways.

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Furry Mood Tail

Kid Learns Humiliating Lesson

This why you should listen to your parents. They always offer solid advice to save you from embarrassment! Contribute: Add an image, link, video or comment