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Is your bookshelf made from a 600-year-old Russian tree?

.Chances are it's not, but Swedish mega-retailer IKEA has recently come under fire from environmental watchdog groups for clear-cutting old-growth forests in a




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We just found out this haunting Russian statue is 11,600 years old

Covered in a code no one can understand, the Shigir Idol is the oldest wooden structure in the world.



  • Arts & Culture

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Recipe: Asian Mushroom Soup

Asian Mushroom Soup is a good vegetarian soup to add to your weekday repertoire. It includes kaffir lime leaves and birds-eye chili.




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'Inferno' fueled by apocalyptic Malthusian theory

New film, based on the best-selling book by Dan Brown, warns of humanity's demise from unchecked population growth.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Hurricane Isaac deposits oil, possibly from Deepwater Horizon, on Louisiana beaches

More than 12 miles of Louisiana coast have been closed to fishing following the discovery of tar balls and other toxins.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Russia releases last belugas from overcrowded 'whale jail'

After reports of icy pens, rotten food and sick animals sparked an outcry, 97 orcas and belugas have been released from a Russian 'whale jail.'




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Malaysia is sending trash back to the countries that created it

Malaysia and the Philippines are forcefully rejecting trash from wealthier countries.




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Weekend reads: Restaurant food photos get controversial

Instagramming your restaurant could get you a slap on the wrist from the chef. Should it?




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Freeze-resistant Asian 'super roach' arrives in New York City

Unlike other roaches, this Asian cockroach — which has never been seen in the U.S. — can survive the cold and snow.




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What's the difference between Ceylon and cassia cinnamon?

Between Ceylon and cassia cinnamon, which is better and how do you tell them apart? Here's the scoop.




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Tree planters hit milestone at Louisiana wildlife refuge

Two million trees have been planted in the Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge as part of a carbon offset program.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Amazon's controversial Kindle 2 ships this month

There is no doubt, digital books are here to stay. The original Kindle, which started shipping in November 2007, was a wake up call to the publishing world.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Destination of the week: Penang Island, Malaysia

Malaysia's Penang Island is one of the most unique places to travel in Southeast Asia. As a beach destination, it pales in comparison to the region's best stret




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Blue Legacy - Louisiana: Downstream dead zone

Local young people are leaving the wetlands for jobs in cities partly because the Dead Zone is eradicating the Gulf of Mexico’s shrimp supplies.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Blue Legacy - Louisiana: Life on the edge

A major concern among those living near the Gulf of Mexico is land loss.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Blue Legacy - An interview with Louisiana musician Tab Benoit

The local activist and artist speaks up for the wetlands in his home state.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Ocean of doubt: Polluted waters, broken communities in Louisiana

Alexandra Cousteau revisits Scott St. Pierre in Louisiana and learns how he and others are coping with the oil spill.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Controversial bird flu paper explains potential of pandemic

Bird flu can be transmitted between mammals — and possible humans — needing only four mutations to do so, a new study published this week in the journal Nat



  • Research & Innovations

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Controversial bird flu research to resume

Experiments to determine how the H5N1 bird flu virus might gain the ability to spread easily among humans are no longer off limits.



  • Research & Innovations

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What is synesthesia and what's it like to have it?

Synesthetes can taste sounds, smell colors or see scents, and research proves these people experience reality differently.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Saving the Indonesian peat forests, one basket at at time

The deforestation situation in Indonesia is not entirely bleak, thanks to the efforts of the Katingan Project.




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Detecting Asian carp in the Great Lakes

Asian carp are now in Lake Michigan — and that’s not good news for the Great Lakes, says Conservancy scientist Lindsay Chadderton.




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Battling Asian carp with swords and football helmets

Pitchforks? Water skis? When all else fails, these extreme fishermen go medieval on the tenacious invasive species.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Asian carp invasion reaches Great Lakes

Fast-growing grass carp found in Lakes Erie, Michigan and Ontario.




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MHI Launches Full-scale Operations at New Subsidiary in Jakarta, Indonesia<br>-- New Subsidiary Will Ramp Up Sales and Services for Social Infrastructure Projects in Indonesia --

・ PT. MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES INDONESIA will strengthen functions of previous Jakarta liaison office ・ Enhanced status will boost MHI's presence in Indonesia




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Match the car enthusiast to their car

From modern luxury gems to classic conversation starters, see if you can match the celebrity to the car they own.




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Why is Indonesia&#39;s wildfire so hard to put out?

Created by humans, these fires just keep on burning due to underground stores of peat.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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World&#39;s largest flower bloom found in remote Indonesian jungle

The bloom will only last for about one week before wilting.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Ecclesiastical launches Covid-19 social media guide

The document has been developed to help brokers navigate platforms such as Twitter and Linked In throughout the outbreak.




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The Parisian Rules of Tipping

Sitting at the terrace of a sidewalk cafe in Paris and sipping on a Perrier while watching passers-by is a pleasure many travelers promise themselves to experience when they are in Paris. But with the check comes the question: to tip or not to tip?




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How Enthusiasm Can Help You Reach Your Goals

Just how important is enthusiasm in goal realization; in one's life? It is so important that it occupies one of the top slots in the list of elements needed for successful living. It is so important that it is one of the deciding factors to realize one's goal.




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The First-ever Big Cycle Event in The Most Poorest Country in South Asia, Bangladesh Has Just Started Accepting Entries

A bicycle journey for 200 km through Bangladesh for 3 days with 100 cyclists from the world contributing to its social development and also participants are to obtain a very unique experience.




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GFA World to Aid 'Forgotten Outcasts' in Asia on International Widows Day, June 23

Event spotlights barbaric treatment of millions of widows around the world, stigma of widowhood




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Thousands of Girls in Asia Saved From Possible 'Fate Worse Than Death'

Marking International Day of the Girl Child, October 11, mission agency GFA World spotlights 'crisis of abuse' facing girls in Asia




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Puck Drops on CIHL Playoffs as Battle for RBC Asia Cup Begins

The battle for the 2013-2014 RBC Asia Cup begins Saturday as the CIHL playoffs get underway with the best-of-three semi-final series.




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CIHL Partners with Inetasia for Technology Upgrades

Hong Kong's first elite ice hockey league CIHL has announced a technology partnership with Inetasia, a regional leader in enterprise-level marketing solutions for digital initiatives




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Warriors Crowned CIHL Champions with RBC Asia Cup Victory

The AsiaXPAT Kowloon Warriors have won their second CIHL championship title, with a 6-5 victory over the RBC South China Sharks in the final game of the 2013-2014 season.




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Environmental Health Risks Grow as the Devastating Louisiana Floods Recede

The receding flood waters are typically tainted with sewage and other toxins. It may contain a number of harmful microorganisms such as mycoplasma, bacteria, protozoa, molds and the remains of biological and a-biological pollutants.




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MTech Mobility Announces Acquisition, Launches Atlanta Office and Expands Global Footprint to Asia

Global Provider of Device Lifecycle and Repair Services for the Enterprise Acquires Atlanta-Based Industry Pioneer to Expand Product Portfolio and Grow Global Operations




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Hardis Group partners with ITOrizon to grow its business in North America and Asia

Hardis Group has partnered with ITOrizon, a major supply-chain consulting firm and logistics application integrator in the United States, as part of its international business growth strategy.




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LCC Asia Pacific Announced as Finalist for 9th Annual International M&amp;A Awards

LCC Asia Pacific nominated as a finalist in multiple deal &amp; industry categories




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East Asia Minerals Corporation Gets Listed on THE OCMX™

The OCMX™ is pleased to announce the listing of East Asia Minerals Corporation to its online portal which offers Investors and Advisors the ability to participate in this opportunity.




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Jeanette Sarkisian Wagner Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

Ms. Wagner has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the cosmetics industry




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Dollar Tactical Supply Launches New eCommerce Store For Knife Collectors and Outdoor Enthusiasts

Offering Tens of Thousands of Product Ranging from Knives, Ammo, Apparel, Lights, and Camping Equipment, Dollar Tactical Supply can be your one-stop shop for anything you need for the outdoors. With new site search and an easy to navigate template.




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New CCI France Malaysia Chairman Strengthens Business Ties between Malaysia and France

CCI France Malaysia (CCIFM) appoints its new chairman, Datuk Zainal Amanshah.




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Glowing Appoints New Head of Business Development for Asia-Pacific Region

Glowing, a leading customer engagement messaging software company, today announced that Tat Meng Chee has joined the company to lead business development in the Asia-Pacific region.




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MS Tech Signs New Contracts and Completes Follow-Up Installations with Leading Customers across Europe, the Middle-East, India and South-East Asia

MS TECH expands its reach with presence now all around the globe




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MS Tech Signs New Contracts and Completes Follow-Up Installations with Leading Customers in India and South-East Asia




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GFA World Helps Families on Verge of Starvation in South Asia Survive COVID-19

Stay-at-home North Americans challenged to support coronavirus relief efforts




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Louisiana US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Now Appeals to a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Louisiana To Call for Direct Access to Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste for Top Compensation

The Louisiana US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "Our top priority is seeing to it that a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma receives the best compensation results. To get the compensation job done we recommend the lawyers at Karst von Oiste."