January 2010
6 posts
Biblical citations on weapon sights used by New...
‘Undesirable’ biblical references to be removed Biblical citations on weapon sights used by New Zealand troops in Afghanistan are “inappropriate” and will be removed, the Defence Force says. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3248161/Undesirable-biblical-references-to-be-removed http://hlthenvt.tumblr.com for Grassroots Science Biocultural Science & Management A Little...
[H1N1, pandemic, influenza] CDC hopes to prevent...
CDC hopes to prevent repeat of 1958 flu mortality surge Warning against complacency about H1N1 influenza, Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said she doesn’t want to see a repeat of what happened in 1957-58, when a perception that the pandemic was over was followed by a winter surge of flu- and pneumonia-related deaths. Read CIDRAP article… ...
[alcohol] The who/what/when/where/why/how of...
>Bottoms up! The who/what/when/where/why/how of ancient alcohol People have been controlling fermentation for at least 9,000 years. What were the ancients brewing, and how did alcohol change society? …>more ©2010 University of Wisconsin Board of Regents http://hlthenvt.tumblr.com for Grassroots Science Biocultural Science & Management A Little Red Hen [a blog by Naomi Dagen...
[goldmine, environment, water quality, economics]...
Big resource decisions to shape 2010 Capital City Weekly One most likely early in the year is for Barrick Gold and NovaGold Resources, partners in the big Donlin Creek gold project near the Kuskokwim River, … http://www.capitalcityweekly.com/stories/010610/bus_543445009.shtml http://hlthenvt.tumblr.com for Grassroots Science Biocultural Science & Management A Little Red Hen [a blog by...
[museums] Pew Internet News: How to survive in the...
How to survive in the new media ecology Lee Rainie, December 11 Director Lee Rainie discussed the latest findings of the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project and how they can help museums pursue their missions by becoming “nodes” in users’ social networks. A video of his talk is available here. http://hlthenvt.tumblr.com for Grassroots Science...
“The year 1 BC was followed immediately afterward by 1 AD: there never was a year...”
– Today is not New Year’s Eve - or the end of the decade • The Register 