Great Pacific Garbage Patch a bigger worry than tsunami debris
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In the news: The West Coast is stepping up preparations for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and other tsunami debris after a dock from Japan washed up in Oregon this week. Experts say the debris can be expected any time from now until 2014,
In the news: The West Coast is stepping up preparations for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and other tsunami debris after a dock from Japan washed up in Oregon this week. Experts say the debris can be expected any time from now until 2014,
Still, marine scientists say a far bigger problem is the untold amount of everyday garbage swirling in a vast, slow-moving vortex known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. That's the popular name for the vast concentration of
In the oceans, surrounded by Styrofoam and cigarette butts, cutlery and bubble wrap, water bottles and flip flops, they swirl and swirl until they wash up on shore or coagulate into what's known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, quite possibly the
In the news: The West Coast is stepping up preparations for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and other tsunami debris after a dock from Japan washed up in Oregon this week. Experts say the debris can be expected any time from now until 2014,
Read MoreCar Talk Hosts Retire
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After 35 years of dispensing auto maintenance advice and a healthy dose of humor on NPR, Tom and Ray Magliozzi — aka Click and Clack, aka the Tappet Brothers — are retiring their call-in radio show, “Car Talk” after more
NPR's Car Talk' — the call-in radio show devoted to helping people around the country determine just what that weird whooshing sound means — will cease recording new episodes this fall. Hosts Tom Magliozzi and Ray
By Marla Lehner The popular hosts of Car Talk on National Public Radio are putting their show in park. Tom and Ray Magliozzi, aka Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers, are retiring from the show after 25 years this fall, it was announced Friday.
By: DAVID BAUDER, AP Entertainment Writer | AP NEW YORK (AP) The comic mechanics on NPR's "Car Talk" are pulling in to the garage. Brothers Tom and Ray Magliozzi said Friday they will stop making new episodes of their joke-filled auto advice show at
By Ros Krasny BOSTON (Reuters) – Tom and Ray Magliozzi, hosts of National Public Radio's popular "Car Talk" program, will retire in September after decades of dispensing automotive repair and driving advice laced with a side of wicked humor.
Read MoreGreat Pacific Garbage Patch Worries Researchers: Earth's 'Most Valuable Asset …
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In the news: The West Coast is stepping up preparations for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and other tsunami debris after a dock from Japan washed up in Oregon this week. Experts say the debris can be expected any time from now until 2014,
The waste left over will hit beaches stretching from Alaska to California's northern coast, and that much of the debris will remain in a large ocean current referred to as the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch." This reservoir of garbage circulates about
Don't forget to pack the sunscreen, the inner tubes, the paddle ball, and an effing trash bag the size of your house because the sad news, folks, is that you're going to need it. Parts of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch are heading for the vulnerable
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, sometimes referred to as the Pacific Trash Vortex is a gyre (system of rotating ocean currents) of marine litter in the central North Pacific Ocean. The Patch extends over a wide area and is
The great Pacific garbage reality It's not tsunami debris we should fear; it's the trash clogging our oceans. A rusting Harley-Davidson from Miyagi prefecture, Japan, was discovered on a remote beach in British Columbia in late April and photographed
Read MoreSalesforce.com buying Buddy Media in $689M deal
BusinessWeek
Enterprise cloud computing company Salesforce announced today that it will acquire social media marketing platform Buddy Media for $745 million in cash and stock. With its page management, app development, analytics
By Charlie Osborne | June 4, 2012, 5:12am PDT Summary: In a statement released today, Salesforce has confirmed its plans to purchase social media campaign company Buddy Media. Enterprise software company Salesforce has said it will be purchasing Buddy
How can a CEO keep cool on the outside while selling his company for $700 million?
AP WHAT THIS DOES: As more companies promote themselves on social media, Salesforce has been looking to add more products that can help customers manage their marketing campaigns. Buddy Media allows customers to create content, place ads and measure
AP WHAT THIS DOES: As more companies promote themselves on social media, Salesforce has been looking to add more products that can help customers manage their marketing campaigns. Buddy Media allows customers to create content, place ads and measure
Read MoreWisconsin Recall: Bucking the Super-PAC Trend
Daily Beast
Tuesday's recall election in Wisconsin is being referred to as an indicator of what might happen in the Presidential race in November. Some pundits see it as organized labor's ultimate stand.
On one wall a sign read: "Losing is not an option," neatly summing up labor's attitude toward the June 5 recall election against Republican Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin. At the tail end of an exhausting, 17-month ride, union members and their allies
On one wall a sign read: "Losing is not an option," neatly summing up labor's attitude toward the June 5 recall election against Republican Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin. At the tail end of an exhausting, 17-month ride, union members and their allies
(Corrects punctuation in headline, changes date from May 31 to June 1) * Conservative "grassroots" groups seen raising $140mln in 2012 * Wisconsin a major test, victory could bring more funds * Conservative success could push Republicans further right
Dear Wisconsin Recall Fighters, I swear to God you are the coolest, most awesome people on earth, and I count myself incredibly privileged and honored to be.
Read MoreGeorge Zimmerman's bond revoked by judge
CBS News
George Zimmerman is in legal trouble, because a judge has found that he and his wife lied to the court in his bond hearing. According to the judge, George Zimmerman lied about having another passport, and was not straight
Will Smith allegedly freaked out when someone on the Men In Black 3 set snapped a cell phone photo of him. An extra on the set claims he got fired after he took a photo of Will. No word on if there was a strict no photo policy for the entire film set,
By AP SANFORD, Florida — A judge on Friday revoked the bond of the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with shooting dead an unarmed black 17-year-old, Trayvon Martin, and ordered him returned to jail within 48 hours. George Zimmerman is pleading not
Former federal prosecutor Kendall Coffey explains why George Zimmerman must turn himself in within 48 hours.
A judge Friday revoked bond for George Zimmerman, and gave the neighborhood watch volunteer who killed Florida teen Trayvon Martin 48 hours to surrender. Pictures: Trayvon Martin shooting Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester Jr. said that Zimmerman engaged in
Read MoreHappy National Donut Day! Dunkin' Donuts Offers Free Donut With Any Beverage …
MarketWatch
CANTON, Mass., June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Today, June 1, is National Donut Day, and to celebrate, Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee, donuts and baked goods, is treating guests to a delicious, free donut of their
CANTON, Mass., June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Today, June 1, is National Donut Day, and to celebrate, Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee, donuts and baked goods, is treating guests to a delicious, free donut of their
National Donut Day is on the first Friday of June each year celebrating the edible, deep-fried sweet dough ring! Krispy Kreme will be offering one free donut to anyone who walks in the door. No purchase is necessary to take
CANTON, Mass., June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Today, June 1, is National Donut Day, and to celebrate, Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee, donuts and baked goods, is treating guests to a delicious, free donut of their
Get your donut: Friday is the 75th annual National Donut Day. The "holiday" is always celebrated on the first Friday in June. A number of donut retailers are offering free deals. Locally, Dunkin Donuts is offering a free donut with any beverage
Read MoreNew York Mayor Bloomberg takes aim at giant-sized sugary sodas
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As "Guest Host Week" continues on "Piers Morgan Tonight," this evening Harvey Weinstein takes a turn in the chair as the latest industry insider to fill in for Piers Morgan. A legendary media mogul, with a resume that features both Academy and Tony
Charles Rangel's in the primary fight of his life, but Mayor Bloomberg and former Mayor Ed Koch have got his back. Bloomberg and Koch Wednesday endorsed a 22nd term for the Harlem Democrat, who faces a crowded field in the June 26 contest.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed a ban on the sale of sugary drinks in containers larger than 16 fluid ounces. So, is it actually legal for a mayor to enforce such a ban? Judge Andrew Napolitano joined
by Jon Bershad | 6:14 pm, May 31st, 2012 Throughout the day, New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has been out and about defending his proposed ban on soft drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces. It sure is a lot of work defending the health and
Throughout the day, New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has been out and about defending his proposed ban on soft drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces. It sure is a lot of work defending the health and safety of us
Read MoreBeryl now a tropical storm, nears SE coast
CBS News
Forecasters say Beryl is now a tropical storm as it moves ever closer to the southeastern U.S. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Sunday that.
By LORENA MOGUEL Bud weakened to a tropical storm Friday as heavy rain began to pelt a string of laid-back beach resorts and small mountain villages on Mexico's Pacific coast south of Puerto Vallarta. The National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida,
By LORENA MOGUEL Bud weakened to a tropical storm Friday as heavy rain began to pelt a string of laid-back beach resorts and small mountain villages on Mexico's Pacific coast south of Puerto Vallarta. The National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida,
By LORENA MOGUEL Bud weakened to a tropical storm Friday as heavy rain began to pelt a string of laid-back beach resorts and small mountain villages on Mexico's Pacific coast south of Puerto Vallarta. The National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida,
By David Beasley ATLANTA, May 27 (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Beryl closed in on the southeastern U.S. coast on Sunday as Memorial Day weekend beachgoers braced for heavy rains and dangerous surf stretching from
Read MoreRolling Thunder rumbling through Sunday morning
Inside NoVA
The Washington metropolitan area should see an influx of thousands of additional motorcycles on the road this weekend with the 25th anniversary of Rolling Thunder. The actual ride will occur Sunday. Although the official ride is from the Pentagon to
The Washington metropolitan area should see an influx of thousands of additional motorcycles on the road this weekend with the 25th anniversary of Rolling Thunder. The actual ride will occur Sunday. Although the official ride is from the Pentagon to
Roughly 400000 bikers will ride Sunday from the Pentagon to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Rolling Thunder 2012. Rolling Thunder 2012. Rolling Thunder will be heard in Washington on Sunday at Noon. The motorcycle column will leave the Pentagon Parking Lot and cross Memorial Bridge to the National Mall area.
The annual Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally takes place on Sunday in Washington DC and was developed to honor military veterans and those missing in action. It isn't a great weekend to drive in to DC, as police will be blocking off Fairfax Boulevard
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