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How to Endanger Species While Being “Dolphin-Safe”How to Endanger Species While Being “Dolphin-Safe”

You’ve probably seen the label ‘Dolphin-safe’ on tinned tuna in your local grocery store. It sounds great. It gives our imagination thoughts of dolphins swimming freely through the ocean without harm, fisherman smiling as they bring in large nets of tuna, and allows us to think we are being environmentally friendly.

What isn’t mentioned on the can, is millions of other species are being caught as a replacement.

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Written on Jun 12, 2009 | Delicious | Stumble

Another Entrecard ControversyAnother Entrecard Controversy

Over the past year, Entrecard, its founders, and its moderators have been involved in some serious accusations. These accusations range from EC being a Nazi regime to Graham being an Asian woman. The accusations have hurt Entrecard’s credibility and turned many against the system.

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Written on Jun 10, 2009 | Delicious | Stumble

The Eight Best Movies About NerdsThe Eight Best Movies About Nerds

A few weeks ago, I posted an article about 10 movies nerds love and reference. The list included many science fiction films along with a couple fantasies. But, what the film didn’t include was many nerds.

Nerds saw a huge jump in movie roles after the popularity of the term increased when put on display in Happy Days in the mid-70s. Ever since, nerds have had a place in Hollywood.

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Written on Jun 8, 2009 | Delicious | Stumble

Featured Posts Plugin for WordPressFeatured Posts Plugin for WordPress

Featured Posts 0.2 has just been released! There is a ton new features, but it is still the simple, small, and highly customizable plugin it was before. Like all WP plugins, it is easy to install and you can get it up and running in just a few minutes. Click through to see a screenshot and more information.

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Written on Jun 6, 2009 | Delicious | Stumble

Gardening Tip: An Easy Way to Stop Killing Your PlantsGardening Tip: An Easy Way to Stop Killing Your Plants

Despite common belief, the reason most plants die is over-watering. This occurrence includes gardens, yards, and even household plants. In a previous article, we discussed how to grow veggies in an apartment. One commenter, Cromely, suggested checking the plants before watering to make sure they need it.

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Written on Jun 5, 2009 | Delicious | Stumble