Preserving Cultural Heritage: The Iraq War and its Aftermath
HPV Vaccinations Shockingly Under-Received
SUL Episode 2: OPeX Studios
Beloved Children’s Author Maurice Sendak Dies
Europe 2012-2013: Hot Spots And Cooling Points
Buy Locally, Sustain Globally
The Health Pantry: Power Smoothies
The Weird World of Neonita: Street Artist
Solar Skylight Harnesses the Power of Daylight
Mixing Gaming and Good
Ethical and Empowering Lingerie: Charini
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Preserving Cultural Heritage: The Iraq War and its Aftermath

Iraq cultural heritage was damaged when the Baghdad National Museum was looted and continues to be eroded by looting at Sumerian archaeological sites. Even though »
by Sam Walker on 16th May 12
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Solar Skylight Harnesses the Power of Daylight

By Roger East Californian start-up Enfocus brings a new design to market which combines photovoltaics with cool natural light, in a cost effective way. Is it a skylight, or a solar panel? A Californian outfit »
by Green Futures on 16th May 12
The Chess Game, by Sofonisba Anguissola, 1555. Oil on canvas. Wikipedia

Mixing Gaming and Good

The ad itself is actually quite unpleasant - at least to these ears. A folksy American wannabe-indie jingle soundtracks a rather corporate ad that leaves next to no doubt it was produced by a large company with access to a lot of funds. However, it is the larger »
by Daniel Zuidijk on 16th May 12
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HPV Vaccinations Shockingly Under-Received

Why are women not taking the full schedule of their HPV vaccination? Despite the overwhelming benefits, and relatively small side effects, most women take only one of the three necessary shots. This article explores the »
by Jude Kamal on 16th May 12
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SUL Episode 2: OPeX Studios

For Episode @ of Series 2 StartupLab we interview Mark and Salomé Reeves about OPeX Studios - an architectural design company with a child centric focus on environments and products. »
by Charlie Hilton on 16th May 12
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Beloved Children’s Author Maurice Sendak Dies

Maurice Sendak, best known for his renowned children’s book Where the Wild Things Are, passed away Tuesday at the age of 83. Sendak’s long time editor, Michael di Capau, told the New York Times that he died from »
by Erik Underwood on 16th May 12
This cartoon by Blower from The Daily Telegraph blends the lighting of the Olympic torch and the euro zone debt crisis.  A Greek "high priestess" is shown setting fire to a map of Europe with a torch bearing the euro sign—an apt metaphor for Greece's role in the euro zone crisis.

Europe 2012-2013: Hot Spots And Cooling Points

A list of ten political hot spots and topics that are likely to play a major role in European affairs over the coming 12 months, followed by ten cooling points that will help you deal with them. »
by Nicolas Sampson on 16th May 12
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Buy Locally, Sustain Globally

We have all heard the buzz word “sustainability.”  But what does it really mean to be sustainable?  Why is it so important to promote sustainability?  And what can we, as consumers, do to promote sustainability? As the term has come to be used in modern »
by Christine Organ on 16th May 12
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The Health Pantry: Power Smoothies

Smoothies, the somewhat forgotten breakfast of champions, start to make a comeback once the weather warms and windows stay open overnight, welcoming fresh air into houses that were shuttered against the winter cold. But »
by Kristen Schmitt on 16th May 12
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The Weird World of Neonita: Street Artist

Although I first saw Neonita on walls around London, she’s also an accomplished illustrator and works in a variety of different materials. As a trained fine artist her skills in life drawing are clear. However, »
by Global Street Art on 16th May 12
Charini Autumn/Winter 2012. Photographer: Karoliina Barlund

Ethical and Empowering Lingerie: Charini

Sri Lankan native Charini Suriyage is the mastermind behind sustainable lingerie line Charini. She is an inspiring member of the fashion world who understands a woman can be sophisticated, provocative and ultra »
by Nina Foroutan on 16th May 12
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Microcities: Five of the World’s ‘Smallest’ Cities

By Joe Peach, Founder of This Big City. See Related Post: Megacities: Five of the World’s ‘Biggest’ Cities For the first time ever, the majority of the world’s »
by This Big City on 16th May 12
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