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Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Earthworm Appreciation Day

Why earthworms? Charles Darwin, after making a careful study of our squirmy pals, reached this conclusion: “It may be doubted if there are any other animals which have played such an important part in the history of the world as these lowly organized creatures.”

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Less is more

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Poem: “lost haiku"

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Monday, February 08, 2010

Is Bono an egomaniac?

U2 lead singer Bono has justifiably gotten grief for fraternizing with the unrepentant opposition, for his band’s massive carbon footprint, and for backing out of a much-needed debate on the efficacy of celebrity activism. Now, he’s taken a hit from a fellow rock band front man.

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What can the Reds teach the Greens?

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Poem: “Brangelina and Climate Change"

Posted on 02/08 at 08:44 AM
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Sunday, February 07, 2010

The Beatles can still inspire: 46 years after conquering America

Despite the rose-colored title, “All You Need is Love” sounds like a clarion call for green revolutionaries everywhere. “There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be.” Since this is the greatest time ever to be an activist, perhaps it’s no coincidence that you and I are here now. Maybe we’re the lucky ones trusted with the urgent mission of survival. As George wrote: “I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping.”

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