March 10, 2010 - Better than changing lead into gold, the biggest European polluters are now changing millions of tons of CO2 into millions of euros, thanks to the EU Emission Trading Scheme, a system initially intended to cut down on carbon emissions but having turned out in a money making opportunity.
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Naomi Klein On "How Milton Friedman Saved Chile "
Ever since deregulation caused a worldwide economic meltdown in September '08 and everyone became a Keynesian again, it hasn't been easy to be a fanatical fan of the late economist Milton Friedman. So widely discredited is his brand of free-market fundamentalism that his followers have become increasingly desperate to claim ideological victories, however far-fetched.
Read more »Avatar VS The Hurt Locker
Guest post by Ryan - The Oscars on Monday night was an absolute disaster for the giant blockbuster, Avatar as it was beaten to many different awards by the Hurt Locker, a reasonably low budget film that was shown in very few theatres. So how on earth did the Hurt Locker manage to effectively beat the highest grossing film of all time?
Which Is The Better Movie?
Read more »Businesses Choosing Rail Travel Above All Else
It’s been a tough couple of years for businesses all over the world. The credit crunch and a weak economy have forced many to tighten their belts, restructure, and jettison any unnecessary baggage. Part of the process of making a company more lean and streamlined is cutting costs wherever possible.
Read more »Insurgents kill 24 in Iraq election day attacks
March 7, 2010 (Reuters) - Explosions killed 24 people as Iraqis voted on Sunday in an election that Sunni Islamist militants have vowed to disrupt, in one of many challenges to efforts to stabilize Iraq before U.S. troops leave.
Read more »Is It Wrong To Create Condoms For Children Age 12 And Up?
Guest Post by Ryan - Lamprecht AG, a condom manufacturer in Switzerland, has recently announced that they are bringing in condoms for 12 year old boys in a bid to try and stop the amount of teen pregnancies that are occurring.
Read more »Men’s Skin Care Products Becoming More Acceptable
Skin products for men are nothing new. In fact, it could be argued that men have been using natural products on their skin for thousands of years. The Greeks reportedly used mud packs and Roman’s covered sensitive areas with natural yogurt to soften the skin and reduce blemishes.
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Christoph Waltz wins Oscar for "Basterds"
March 8, 2010 (Reuters) - Christoph Waltz won a best supporting actor Oscar on Sunday for his role as a ruthless Nazi officer in "Inglourious Basterds," claiming his first ever Academy Award.
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Historic night in Hollywood
March 8, 2010 (Reuters) - Hollywood finally entrusted a female director with an Oscar on Sunday.
Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman in the 82-year history of the Academy Awards to take the prize as her gritty Iraq War movie "The Hurt Locker" outshone "Avatar" after a nail-biting campaign season.
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