Mar 16, 2009 -
Dramatic Advances Sweep Iraq, Boosting Support for Democracy
ABC News/BBC/NHK National Survey of Iraq
ANALYSIS by GARY LANGER
Dramatic advances in public attitudes are sweeping Iraq, with declining violence, rising economic well-being and improved services lifting optimism, fueling confidence in public institutions and bolstering support for democracy.
The gains in the latest ABC News/BBC/NHK poll represent a stunning reversal of the spiral of despair caused by Iraq's sectarian violence in 2006 and 2007. The sweeping rebound, extending initial improvements first seen a year ago, marks no less than the opportunity for a new future for Iraq and its people.
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Mar 26, 2009 -
Forget the Smart Grid, We Need Smart Spending (On the Grid)
The stimulus bill has sought to weatherize homes, expand broadband's reach and fix our energy infrastructure. For this last urgent goal, some $4.5 billion of the stimulus bill is slated for projects related to a smart grid. But before we start spending, the terminology needs refining.
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Oct 02, 2007 -
1. Seal the leaks!
Sounds dull I know, but heat loss is one of the biggest obstacles on the road to a comfortable home in the winter.
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Nov 15, 2007 -
Ok, so a lot of us inadvertantly mulch trees the wrong way. We tend to mound up the mulch around the base in a "volcano" shape, which the following article will explain is actually not good for the tree. Hope this helps some of you!!
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