One Laptop for Every Child
The UN revealed a prototype for the $100 laptop for children in impoverished countries. Dubbed the "Green Machine", the lime green laptops are powered with a wind-up crank, have very low power consumption and will let children interact with each other while learning.... posted on Nov 19 2005, 2,572 reads

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The Opening of Eyes
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Common Justice
What could a white Republican farmer from rural Michigan possibly have in common with a black liberal inner-city resident of Detroit? Nothing, until Lynn Henning and Rhonda Andrerson met in the halls of the Michagan statehouse, and found that they were both fighting for environmental justice to prevent big companies from dumping toxins into their respective communities. To build a coalition, Lynn ... posted on Nov 08 2005, 1,049 reads

The Prayer of St Francis
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Service Spirits
"Would you like a party treat?" chirps A'Jenné Williams as she carries around a plate of pretzels artfully topped with peanut butter and jelly from the Red Cross food table. A'Jenné has become the unofficial social director and source of uplift for the roughly 400 people living in a newly built auditorium for Katrina refugees in Slidell Louisiana. The fourth grader washes cars, shines sh... posted on Nov 04 2005, 1,467 reads

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Generating Power
After Dannachadh McCarthy addressed his neighbors' mistaken concerns about pets being harmed, the Southwark city council approved a wind turbine for his South London home. These domestic turbine's low cost and easy maintenance, along with the energy independence they provide, will probably make them common fixtures in the urban skyline in the not so distant future. ... posted on Oct 27 2005, 1,090 reads