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Cant decide whether to go to big climate march? This might convince you
2014-08-27 10:58:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: Have you been dithering over whether to make your way to the People`s Climate March in New York City on Sept. 21? Maybe this will inspire you to just book that train, bus, or ride-share spot already: It`s the trailer for Disruption, a climate documentary premiering on Sept. 7 - exactly two weeks before the big march in NYC. Even if you can`t make the march, you could host or attend a screening of the movie. Stock up on popcorn now - while supplies last.
Facts can convince conservatives about global warming sometimes
2014-08-07 15:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: While theres a 97% consensus among climate science experts and their research that humans are causing climate change, only about 67% of Americans believe global warming is even happening, including 25% of Tea Party members and 61% of other Republicans. Only about half of Americans realize that humans are causing global warming. Social scientists have been investigating this disconnect between the evidence and expert consensus, and public opinion. Is it caused by information deficit and misinformation...
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Convince Me Why Washer Must Talk to Grill
2014-07-13 20:36:11| Wireless - Topix.net
At the risk of sounding a bit curmudgeonly, I have to confess one thing. While there's certainly something positive to be said about the Internet of Things , I can't help feeling suspicious, weary and a bit turned off by the whole idea.
Google tries (and fails) to convince us that Glass isnt scary
2014-03-24 14:48:51| Extremetech
Faced with a lot of recent backlash for its wearable Glass headset, Google has published a list of dos and don'ts for its early Glass Explorers -- aka, How To Not Be A Glasshole -- and also set about debunking the top 10 Google Glass myths. Both lists highlight one of the biggest issues facing technology at the moment: A growing resistance from the non-technologist public, who are rightfully a bit scared about how hyper-advanced, almost magical technology will impact their society.
Real Estate Death Match: Which 2BR Under $450K Could Convince You to Move?
2014-03-04 19:38:51| Real Estate - Topix.net
Welcome to a potentially snowed-in edition of Real Estate Death Match . In last week's bout, the Georgetown condo by Montrose Park easily decimated the spot at The Ventana in Penn Quarter.