Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Scottis Gov Approves Wind Farm opposed by Donald Trump
The Scottish government has approved the plans for an experimental offshore wind farm to be built near Aberdeen, despite the threat's from Donald Trump against the turbines. This potential source of renewable offshore energy is a huge opportunity for Scotland. The project is capable of generating 100MW of power, which is enough to provide for half of Aberdeen's homes. The experiment could also lead to major advancements in renewable energy. Donald Trump is angered that the offshore turbines will ruin the view from his resort, which overlooks the North Sea several kilometers North of the wind farm site. The billionaire threatened to attack the wind turbine project in court, using "every legal means" to defeat it.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Rare Whale Bones Unearthed
A groundbreaking discovery was made when scientists exploring the Arctic came across a rare find. The researches found at least nine new species of deep-sea organisms and a whale skeleton on the sea floor, using a remote operated vehicle. Only five other natural whale skeletons have ever been discovered worldwide, making these bones quite valuable. The researchers believe the skeleton to have belonged to a Minkh Whale, and is possibly several decades old. The skeleton was found unearthed in a mile deep crater beneath the ocean's surface. Three of the bones were collected and shipped to the UK to be analyzed by the Natural History Museum and the British Antarctic Survey.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/20/whale-skeleton-antarctica-deep-sea-species_n_2903088.html#slide=2237008
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/20/whale-skeleton-antarctica-deep-sea-species_n_2903088.html#slide=2237008
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
London's First Kitty Cafe
Drinking warm coffee in a nice cafe, and snuggling with cats- two of the greatest pass times commonly known to internetters. Now, the cats and the cafe ideas have been combined in the plans of making the first "kitty cafe" in London. For this, London can thank the internet.When Lauren Pears had the idea to open her Lady Dina's Cat Emporium, she posted a video with details of the cafe to a crowdfunding website, Indiegogo, asking people to donate to the cause. The support for the Kitty Cafe was strong, raising 108,000 pounds toward the subject. Lady Dina's Cat Emporium should open in May, and will be filled with cats from the local animal shelter. Over 300 people have already sent in job applications.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ureiCfuA2sA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ureiCfuA2sA
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