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Down To Earth archive for May 13, 2011

FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2011

"Don't be a jerk" bike ad campaign

John Leguizamo hasn't been this funny since "The Pest." But I'm in the mood for some transportation humor as Bike To Work week fast approaches. (Have you registered yet? Do it now!) The New York Department of Transportation has a Don't Be A Jerk campaign…

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Turning rubbish to rainbows

Liz Jones is a Melbourne-based artist and jeweler who specializes in turning trash into these gorgeous rainbows. I think her art is beautiful. Unfortunately it takes a quick jaunt on a nearby beach and river to collect the supplies needed for just one rainbow. She…

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The Pope on climate change 

Some thought it was a foot in the mouth moment when Pope Benedict XVI made the environment an issue in the church by declaring “God entrusted man with the responsibility of creation.” Benedict has been dubbed the "green pope" for his environmental concerns. The Vatican…

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