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Black carbon contained smoke from factory makes environment dirty Time limits on assessments endanger environment: study
The federal government operated on a false premise when it imposed new time restrictions on environmental assessments on the grounds the existing process unduly hampered economic development, a new st... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) Canada Dot Com
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Women - Eating - Obesity Appetite control could be rewired, say researchers
Scientists have identified a group of brain cells which have the power to control appetite and could be a major cause of eating disorders such as obesity. | In experiments in rodents, cells called tan... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) BBC News
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Ellis Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River in New York Harbor, is the location of what was from January 1, 1892, until November 12, 1954 the main entry facility for immigrants entering the United States; the facility replaced the state-run Castle Garden Immigration Depot (18551890) in Manhattan. It is owned by the Federal government and is now part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, under the jurisdiction of the US National Park Service. Ellis Island was also the subject of a border dispute between the states of New York and New Jersey (see below). It is situated predominantly in Jersey City, New Jersey, although a small portion of its territory falls within neighboring New York City. Americas and Caribbean Islands Union
Immigration is a major issue in the United States today. U.S. Latinos often express interest in this issue because of its direct impact on their families, schools, jobs, communities and governmental a... (photo: Creative Commons / Ken Thomas) CounterPunch
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File - Somali refugees in Malkadiida, Ethiopia. With drought and famine ravaging their home country, thousands of Somalis have taken up residence in refugee camps across the border. Chatham House report: Famine risks are badly managed
Famine early warning systems have a good track record of predicting food shortages but are poor at triggering early action, a report has concluded. | The study said the opportunity for early action wa... (photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe) BBC News
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Bumble-bee - Bumblebee hovering near azalea Bumblebees copy each other when looking for best flowers
Washington: Though they have tiny brains, bees are smart enough to pick out the most attractive flowers by watching other bees and learning from their behaviour, scientists have found. | By using simp... (photo: Creative Commons) Zeenews
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Mark Zuckerberg - South by Southwest 2008 Facebook makes 'Home' for Android phones
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled a new product for Android phones, a service called "Home" that brings the social media websites content to the phone's home screen, rather th... (photo: Creative Commons / Brian Solis) Al Jazeera
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