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Down To Earth archive for May 12, 2011

THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011

The view from a bird's eye

Researchers at Japan's Nagoya University have harnessed miniature cameras to the backs of young brown boobies, providing an exciting look at in-flight footage of juvenile birds learning from their elders. Scientist Ken Yoda believes the cameras allow his team to fill in previously unobservable airborne…

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"A Convenient Truth"

Last night I watched the inspirational documentary "A Convenient Truth" and I can't recommend the film enough. The film sends a positive message: Cities should be a solution not a problem for human beings. Curitiba, Brazil is the setting because it has successfully shown for…

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How have gas prices affected you? 

The rising gas prices are affecting everybody with the Energy Information Administration estimating the average U.S. household will spend more than $4,300 on gas in 2011. Just last month gas prices in Washington state have jumped almost 40 cents a gallon. I have a one…

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