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Must-Read News: Week of Feb. 7-11

Amanda Wills, February 11th, 2011

Hiding under a rock this week? We'll catch you up in two minutes or less. Feb. 11, 2011 Unstable Egypt Could Affect U.S. Energy Market As the world watches in anticipation as protesters line the streets of Cairo, celebrating the resignation of long-time Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, a key House committee turned its attention to the effects of the political unrest ... read more

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Unstable Egypt Could Affect U.S. Energy Market

Ryan Huffman, February 11th, 2011

As the world watched in anticipation as protesters lined the streets of Cairo, demanding the resignation of long-time Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, a key House committee turned its attention to the effects of the political unrest on U.S. energy last Thursday. With crude oil prices spiking after the outbreak of demonstrations in late January, witnesses before the House Energy and ... read more

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Polystyrene Used For Flood Management in Philippines

Amanda Wills, February 11th, 2011

Plastic #6 polystyrene foam – also known as expandable polystyrene (EPS) – is a hard plastic to recycle due to its light weight and contamination risks. A thorn in some U.S. recyclers' sides it may be, but for flood-prone countries, it could be a "lifesaver." The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) of the Philippines has advised families ... read more

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Preserve First, Then Compost Valentine’s Day Flowers

Jordan Bren, February 11th, 2011

Don’t know what to do with that beautiful bouquet of Valentine’s Day flowers from your sweetie now that they’ve wilted and withered? Rather than tossing them in the trash, consider some other options. Composting dead flowers is a great way to produce a natural fertilizer for lawns and gardens. Robert McLaughlin, CEO of Organic Bouquet, says the flowers - ... read more

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