Neda Agha Soltan was an Iranian woman whose killing, during the 2009 Iranian election protests, was captured on video by bystanders.[4] The graphic videos were posted on the Internet, and her name quickly became a rallying cry for the opposition.[5] Neda means “voice” or “calling” in Persian,
and she has been referred to as the “voice of Iran” and “a symbol of
pro-democracy protesters battering the Islamic regime” in the world.
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Natural Resource Consumption by Country | Mint.com Blog | Personal Finance News & Advice
Knowing where resources are produced is only half of the equation. To really understand the role that natural resources play in a country’s overall economic picture, you have to understand how those resources are consumed. As you’d guess, the largest populations do tend to be the largest consumers, but it’s interesting to note that some consumption is based on the manufacture of products for which the country’s residents are not typically the end consumers. Which country will be the first to run out of oil or natural gas? Which will be forced into building more environmentally friendly transportation systems or means of production? Our latest map takes a closer look at the world’s resources with an eye to how they are being consumed.
Universities with the Best Free Online Courses — Education-Portal.com
No tuition money? No problem! There are many top universities that offer free courses online. This list ranks several of the best free university courses available for people who want to enhance their personal knowledge or advance in their current field.
The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.
YouTube – Peter Singer in “Examined Life”
Philosopher Peter Singer explains his thoughts on the ethics of consumption against the backdrop of the posh boutiques on Fifth Avenue. He also discusses the ethics of what we eat, and how to live …
Philosopher Peter Singer explains his thoughts on the ethics of consumption against the backdrop of the posh boutiques on Fifth Avenue. He also discusses the ethics of what we eat, and how to live a meaningful life.
On March 11 a new documentary was aired on French television – a documentary that Americans won’t ever see. The gigantic bio-tech corporation Monsanto is threatening to destroy the agricultural biodiversity which has served mankind for thousands of years.
Josh at home from umi pictures on Vimeo.
Josh Angulo at Home – Windsurfing Online – www.windsurfingmag.com
When you think of wave riding, you think of Josh Angulo. During the world cup in Cabo Verde he showed he is one with the waves, always sailing in the critical section, with vertical smacks in the pocket and big aerials. Angulo’s effortless and fluid style was captured in High Definition enabling us to show some of his rides in slow motion. Dream away with us on this one…
What does an environmentally friendly biodynamic food system capable of feeding everyone actually look like? This film is a blueprint for a post-industrial future. It takes you into the heart of the world’s most important renaissance. The outcome of the battle for agricultural control in India may just dictate the future of the earth
Alcohol goes to the head in six minutes, scientists say – Telegraph
For the first time, researchers have proved the rapid changes that drinking alcohol causes in human brain cells.
