Propeller.com Stories voted on by Steve-N-Lee

Mindless, Monstrous Killing Machines

Steve-N-Lee — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:55:57 EDT

sWhat creature is greatest killer to ever live? Which is responsible for the most deaths and haunts the most nightmares? What monster should we most fear?

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: animal rights animal cruelty conservation

Want to Save the World? Here's How!

Steve-N-Lee — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:50:28 EDT

Simple proof of what's wrong with the world and how to save it. (WARNING: this post contains images some readers may find shocking.)

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: poverty hunger consumerism globalization accountability

City residents emit less CO2, study says

Steve-N-Lee — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:43:01 EDT

Residents of the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the United States emit less carbon dioxide pollution per capita than the U.S. average, according to a new study.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: carbon emissions

Bush may designate large marine reserves

Steve-N-Lee — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:39:55 EDT

Hoping to burnish President Bush s conservation legacy, the White House is considering creating some of the largest marine reserves in the world, NPR reports.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: marine reserve conservation

Walruses should be threatened species, says litigious green group

Steve-N-Lee — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:37:36 EDT

Having seen no action on a petition from last year, the Center for Biological Diversity says it will sue to force the U.S. Interior Department to consider listing the walrus as a threatened species.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: walruses extinction

Climate change doing a number on U.S. West, says USDA report

Steve-N-Lee — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:34:12 EDT

Climate change is having quot;profound impacts quot; on the U.S. West and will continue to do so in coming decades, says a new report spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: global warming

Cutting Costs for Renewables

Steve-N-Lee — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:26:57 EDT

The costs of generating solar power will be on par with the costs of power made from fossil fuels like natural gas and coal within a decade, according to clean-tech research and publishing firm Clean Edge and green-economy nonprofit Co-op America

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: solar power

Childhood lead exposure linked to criminal behavior, violence

Steve-N-Lee — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:17:30 EDT

Childhood exposure to high lead levels leads to smaller brain mass and is linked to criminal behavior and violence, according to two new comprehensive studies.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: pollution children

White House admits humans causing climate change

Steve-N-Lee — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:05:54 EDT

The White House has begrudgingly admitted that quot;most of the recent global warming is very likely due to human-generated increases in greenhouse-gas concentrations. quot;

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: global warming

Local Collective Thwarts Mexico Beach Development

Steve-N-Lee — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:02:52 EDT

Colectivo Balandra, as the group is called, successfully appealed to state officials whom have now designated a total of 5,000 acres of shoreline and sea as Natural Protected Area. La Paz and Balandra are located on the Sea of Cortez, the narrow strip of water that separates Baja California from the Mexican border.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: environment

Do Animals Have Souls? The Answer isÃ¢â;¬Â¦

Steve-N-Lee — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:22:41 EDT

This is a question that has puzzled man for centuries, seemingly being impossible to answer. Is it? Or is the answer closer than we think?

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: animals soul wildlife conservation

Renewing America's Food Traditions

Steve-N-Lee — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:07:39 EDT

sGary Nabhan is a writer, lecturer, and world-renowned conservation scientist with a special focus on the importance of recovering and renovating native plant agriculture in the Americas. Over the past thirty years he has worked with a diversity of indigenous communities on cross-cultural initiatives to revive indigenous foods to prevent diabetes,

Channel: Do No Evil Tags:

Five Reasons to Move To Sweden

Radamel — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:18:07 EDT

I was born in Turkey and I've lived in Turkey all my life.As usual,I always liked my country and did not think to live in another country. However,one of my friends changed my mind when he told me about Sweden.....

Channel: Travel Tags: travel USA Canada tourism Sweden

The Idea Behind Ecological Soap

Shannonyork — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:05:01 EDT

You don't have to be a "hippie" to care about the planet and what affects it. More and more consumers are learning how to avoid hazardous chemicals, ingredients and formulas in everyday personal care products like soap and even laundry detergent. Now there are more suitable alternatives including the concept of ecological soap.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: health beauty ecological soap personal care chemicals

Protect Boreal Birds

hurr1 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:03:44 EDT

One of the world's largest intact forest ecosystems -- the breeding grounds for many of the world's warblers, ducks and other migratory birds -- Boreal forest is in big trouble. It is a "carbon reservoir," trapping carbon that might otherwise contribute to global warming. Urge the Canadian government to protect this special place....

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: forest ecosystems ecosystems canada boreal forest carbon

New Egyptian ruling orders oil revenues for the poor

expursuit — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:20:34 EDT

A new fatwa issued by the Islamic Research Center of Cairo's Al-Azhar University says 20% of oil, mineral and gas revenues should be given to the poor as alms or zakat.

Channel: News Tags: Egypt oil Islam Muslim donation

The Worst Movie Ideas to Ever Get Funding

nightcrawlerX — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:31:24 EDT

Quick list of films that don't make sense how/why they were made. Of course, the list is by no means exhaustive, but the following are some definite notables that come to mind.

Channel: Movies Tags: movie ideas worst funding hollywood

The Most Common Food Allergies and How to Treat Them

ciken — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:32:50 EDT

Common food allergies occur most frequently with children, but it is possible for adults to develop them as well.Top Eight of food allergies include milk and eggs, peanuts and tree nuts, fish and shellfish, and wheat and soy.How To Treat Them?

Channel: Food Tags: allergies food allergies how to

Elephants on the Auction Block

hurr1 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:55:09 EDT

The rising demand for ivory products by China and its trading partners is fueling an increase in elephant poaching in Central Africa. And despite its considerable efforts, China has been unable to control the illegal trade of ivory across its borders and within its country. More ivory on the market, legal or not, will...

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: elephants elephant poaching killing elephants conservation ivory

Run Your Car On Water & Slash Gas Prices By 50%

karenb2 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:23:02 EDT

Gas prices will continue to skyrocket! No doubt about it. Since politicians and oil corporations are not interested at all to give up their billions of dollars in earnings yearly, you can't expect that they will change anything to the better. We share our own experience with the top 3 guides for converting your car to run with water and gas.

Channel: Autos Tags: hydrogen water powered car auto cars run your car on water

LinkNotes: Water-Fuel Car -- Too Good To Be True?

rj3sp — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:14:17 EDT

Japanese company, Genepax has claimed that it has created a new eco-friendly car that can run on nothing but water. The company did not disclose much but they use some process to produce hydrogen from water, used as fuel for a hydrogen fuel cell to run the car. This idea, however, might be too good to be true.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: car Genepax hydrogen innovation water

Because Sitting up is for Suckers: 70 Tools, Tips and Hacks to Work from Bed

hitandrun — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:41:10 EDT

Instead of rolling out of bed and stumbling over to your computer in the morning, why not stay in bed all day? This list of 70 hacks will show you how it's possible to spend virtually the entire day working from home, because let's face it: sitting up is for suckers.

Channel: Do-It-Yourself Tags: Sitting Job Computers Internet Work Laziness

How To Save Lives Using GPS Technology

ciken — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:27:01 EDT

By using satellite technology to pinpoint a person's location, a GPS navigation system can direct emergency services to a stricken climber or outdoor enthusiast's location. Perhaps the perfect example of a GPS system being used as a safety measure is the SPOT Satellite Messenger. Ideal for both vehicle and handheld use, the SPOT Satellite Messenger

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: gps gadgets spot satellite messenger how to

Tips for Brushing Your Teeth Effectively

cactushair — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:06:38 EDT

It is possible to avoid a great number of dental problems if you take a good care about your mouth and teeth. Correct brushing is the most important measure of oral hygiene which helps to keep your gums and teeth healthy.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: dental care healthy teeth dental care tips oral hygiene tooth brushing toothbrush toothpaste

Corn Can Help Protect Eyesight

SenorCoconut — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:58:35 EDT

Yellow corn is rich in the carotenoid lutein, a phytochemical with antioxidant properties that can lower the risk of age related vision loss.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: corn nutrition health lutein antioxidants eyesight dietary fiber thiamine cancer Alzheimers disease

Pesticides and Wildlife Don't Mix

hurr1 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:14:37 EDT

Your tax money is funding the use of highly toxic, deadly poisons to "control" predators, and these poisons often kill other wildlife - including endangered species - and pets, too. Every animal on this earth has a purpose,like the gorillas and dolphins.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: pesticides wildlife wildlife management poisons animals

Americans drive 1.4 billion fewer highway miles

expursuit — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:56:40 EDT

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Americans drove 1.4 billion fewer highway miles in April than they did in April 2007, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.

Channel: Autos Tags:

The Ten Greatest Opening Levels in Gaming History

cactushair — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:43:30 EDT

First impressions are important, in videogames as they are in life. The first moments you spend with any art can define your experience of it. They compel you to dig deeper, to more carefully consider the work or the hand that crafted it.

Channel: Video Games Tags: video games gaming history

100 Awesome Youtube Vids for Librarians

neharocks — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:27:04 EDT

Watch these vodcasts and recordings to learn about new library tools, interesting literacy campaigns and outreach programs, and even hysterical videos about library stereotypes that are circulating on the Internet.

101 Resources for a Holistic Healthcare Regimen

neharocks — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:36 EDT

The following 101 resources touch on several aspects of a holistic style of living and will provide you with the information you need to create a holistic regimen for your life.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Holistic Healthcare Fitness Life Living

Help Us Protect Utah's Wild Lands!

hurr1 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:08:42 EDT

The Bush administration's plan for 11 million spectacular acres in Utah is alarming - a sharp increase in oil and gas development and off-road vehicle use. This could permanently alter the rocky canyons and stunning wilderness that are home to a wide variety of wildlife and a delight to nature lovers.

Channel: Politics Tags: wildlife utah congress wilderness

Saving Sarah: the Joy of Saving a Life

Steve-N-Lee — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:14:29 EDT

Can there be any greater joy in the world than that which comes from saving a life? Watch the heartwarming video!

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: making a difference conservation saving lives wildlife