Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Cold weather kills dozens in northern India | Washington Examiner
A spokesman for worst-hit Uttar Pradesh state said five people died from the cold overnight, pushing the number of deaths there to 41.
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In New Delhi, at least 10 homeless people died from the cold weather over the past two weeks despite a drive by police and welfare officials to persuade people living on the streets to sleep in 80 city-run shelters.
Nasa names 2012 most absurd science-fiction film of all time | Film | guardian.co.uk
The Day After Tomorrow (global warming, accelerated), The Sixth Day (insta-clones), Chain Reaction (bubble fusion), The Core (magnetic field trouble), What the Bleep Do We Know? (billed as a documentary) and The Volcano (LA sprouts a volcano) were also singled out for their factual shortcomings.
A Nice Way To “Stick It” To The Household Eco-Deniers | Green Prophet
Then there are those who have a strong eco-conscience, don’t eat meat, ride bikes, and shop second hand. And finally, there are folks who live entirely without money. But everyone could use a gentle reminder once in a while. Hu2 Design’s stickers show everybody the hidden costs behind household choices.

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