Ladybugs Used in Place of Insecticides in NYC
To avoid using chemical insecticides, groundskeepers at one of New York City's biggest apartment complexes have released 720,000 ladybugs to help control pests like aphids and mites.
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Muslims Encouraging Christmas Celebrations in UK Schools
"Muslim leaders join the U.K. Commission for Equality and Human Rights in urging Britons to enjoy Christmas, and not worry about offending non-Christians. The urging comes amid reports of schools cancelling nativity plays in order not to offend Muslims and students of other religions."
Bishops Urge Cutting Back on Carbon for Lent
Bishops in London and Liverpool are championing a new kind of 40-day fast calling on Britons to cut back on carbon, rather than chocolate or alcohol, for the Christian period of Lent this year.
Chad Backs Darfur Peace Talks
Chad offered its support on Friday for UN-led efforts to bring peace to neighbouring Sudan's troubled Darfur region by hosting a conference for rebel groups, President Idriss Deby said.
US Kids Deliver Playground Pump to Thirsty School in Africa
American children became inspired to help African kids turn on the faucet for the first time and find clean water. US kids raised $14,000 to send a new playground water pump that with rotation of the merry-go-round delivers water to the township.
11-Year-Old's Idea to Become Law
Florida restaurants usually throw out perfectly good food that 11 year-old Jack Davis figures can feed the hungry and the homeless. He is now trying to reverse a Florida law and provide protection for restaurants from being sued if anyone who ate the food became ill or developed food poisoning.
Surfers Split Cash Prize in Maverick's Surf Contest
After the Mavericks Surf Contest (the most prestigious of the sport) was whittled down to six finalists, leader Greg Long, 24, and his five fellow finalists decided to split the $75,000 prize purse evenly, six ways, and simply ride the giant 40-50 foot waves for fun.
French Use Happiness as Economic Measure
French Use Happiness as Economic Measure
Fishermen Can Make Cash Without Overfishing
Can commercial fishermen make more money by fishing less? They can, according to a study published in the journal Science — with one condition. They must belong to a cooperative fishery.
World's Cheapest Car The 'Nano' Debuts in India
India's Tata Motors has unveiled what is being called the world's cheapest car — the $2,500 4-person Nano.
Diddy Pushes Youth to Vote Once Again
Hip-Hop legend Sean P. Diddy Combs campaigned across the country four years ago to get young people to vote and is at it again in 2008 trying to awaken a sleeping giant in an effort to make change.
Scientists Hope Polymers Will Give Oil Spills the Slip
U.S. scientists have designed a process to create a material capable of strongly repelling oils, one they said could have applications in hazardous waste cleanup.