Helium: swollen stars, party balloons and squeaky voices | Dean Burnett :: There are increasing reports of an imminent helium shortage, but why should this be a concern? What is helium used for, apart from balloons? Quite a lot, as it happensHelium supplies are running low. This is cause for concern for some. Others might wonder what the fuss is about.The statement itself may seem bizarre in some respects. How can we be "running out" of the second most abundant element in the known universe? Mankind may have had a substantial impact on the planet's resources, but using up a quarter of all known matter? Even the most extreme environmentalist would have to agree that's a bit of an exaggeration. The atmosphere of Jupiter alone is about 10% helium. Let's not even get started on the sun. Obviously, the problem is we're running out of accessible helium, meaning stuff w...
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Climate scientists must not advocate particular policies | Tamsin Edwards :: I became a climate scientist because I care about the environment, but we have a moral obligation to be impartialAs a climate scientist, I'm under pressure to be a political advocate. This comes mainly from environmentalists. Dan Cass, wind-farm director and solar advocate, preferred me not to waste my time debating "denialist morons" but to use political advocacy to "prevent climate catastrophe".Jeremy Grantham, environmental philanthropist, urged climate scientists to sound a "more desperate note … Be arrested if necessary." A concerned member of the public judged my efforts at public engagement successful only if they showed "evidence of persuasion".Others ask "what should we do?" At my Cheltenham Science Festival event Can we trust climate models? one of the audience asked what we th...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm <b><a href="http://www.medworm.com/rss/search.php?qu=%2Bswine+%2B%28influenza+flu%29&t=Swine+Flu&f=infectiousdiseases&r=Any&o=d" target ="_self">Swine Flu RSS news feed</a></b> - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.</p></div>
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US Fed minutes give away few clues :: Minutes of the US Federal Reserve's July meeting show few clues about the central bank's timeline for ending its expansionary policies.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23787774#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
If Facebook's internet.org effort really wants to shake things up it should bypass the carriers. :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/n4HojEyWzzw/
North Korea's Hidden Crystal Meth Problem: Citizens Struggle To Kick The Habit :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Crystal methamphetamine has become the centerpiece for a lot of media coverage recently thanks to the hit AMC television drama Breaking Bad. But in one reclusive pocket of the world, North Korea, crystal meth drug use is familiar not because of a TV show that no one has seen in a country where external media is forbidden, but because of an epidemic that is consuming citizens.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/north-koreas-hidden-crystal-meth-problem-citizens-struggle-kick-habit-1394621
Herbalife (HLF) Responds To Hedge Fund Manager Bill Ackman's Latest Accusations :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Nutritional supplement and weight management company Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) on Wednesday dismissed as baseless the latest claims about its allegedly deteriorating and fraudulent business practices, made by hedge fund manager Bill Ackman.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/herbalife-hlf-responds-hedge-fund-manager-bill-ackmans-latest-accusations-1394523
Google Keep gains time, location-based reminders :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/mQ1F2dGPeO0/
Seth MacFarlane's Fox Pilot 'Dads' Accused Of Racism, Network Refuses To Reshoot Controversial Episode [VIDEO] :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Seth MacFarlane isn't known for his politically correct material but his latest TV venture, the FOX sitcom "Dads," is under fire this week for including alleged racist material regarding an Asian character.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/seth-macfarlanes-fox-pilot-dads-accused-racism-network-refuses-reshoot-controversial-episode-video
Here's a potentially powerful tool for exploring your social graph :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/7B-mmBuqLrw/
Ganj Madrassa In Pakistan Supporting Terrorists; Islamic School's US Assets Frozen By Treasury Department :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The U.S. Treasury Department labeled a Pakistani Islamic school known as the Ganj Madrassa as a training center and funding source for al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations, marking the first time the U.S. government singled out a madrassa for supporting terrorist activities.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/ganj-madrassa-pakistan-supporting-terrorists-islamic-schools-us-assets-frozen-treasury-department
Kylie Jenner $150,000 Goodie Bags: Kardashian Sister Gives Away Ipod Speakers And More At Sweet 16 Party :: url: http://www.ibtimes.com/kylie-jenner-150000-goodie-bags-kardashian-sister-gives-away-ipod-speakers-more-sweet-16-party
Apple iWatch Rumors: 9 Photos (And One Video) Of The Most Realistic Apple Watch Concept Yet :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Earlier this year, we released a <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/apple-watch-rumors-10-iwatch-concept-designs-showcase-potential-features-specs-photos-1097444" target="_blank">photo gallery of 10 concept designs</a> created for the elusive iWatch, Apple's upcoming smartwatch <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/apple-iwatch-release-date-delayed-2014-engineering-problems-reportedly-force-hiring-spree-1345965" target="_blank">set to release</a> within the next year, but few of the presumptive designs looked plausible.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/apple-iwatch-rumors-9-photos-one-video-most-realistic-apple-watch-concept-yet-1394459
Obama Welcomes 'Perfect' 1972 Miami Dolphins To White House (FULL-TEXT) :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>President Barack Obama welcomed members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins – the only NFL team in history to enjoy a perfect, unbeaten season – to the East Room of The White House. Here are the president's remarks.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/obama-welcomes-perfect-1972-miami-dolphins-white-house-full-text-1394457
Barcelona Vs. Atletico Madrid: Where To Watch Live Stream Online Of Spanish Super Cup First Leg; Kickoff Time, TV Channel, Preview, Probable Lineups And Prediction :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Gerardo Martino will attempt to take a major step toward lifting his first trophy as Barcelona boss on Wednesday when his side visit Madrid in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup. For the first time in three years, though, it is not bitter rivals Real that are the opponents but neighbors Atletico. Still, Martino accepts the substantial pressure to take the prize.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-where-watch-live-stream-online-spanish-super-cup-first-leg-kickoff-time
July FOMC Minutes Show Fed Officials Divided Over Tapering Schedule; Offer Few Clues On QE3 :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The <a href="http://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcminutes20130731.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">minutes</a> from the July 30-31 meeting of the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) showed Federal Reserve policymakers backed Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's stance that the central bank should begin winding down the $85 billion-per-month asset purchase plan later this year if the economy continues to improve as they expect. But the minutes offered few clues about whether the tapering would happen in September, October or December – the three remaining FOMC meeting dates of this year.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/july-fomc-minutes-show-fed-officials-divided-over-tapering-schedule-offer-few-clues-qe3-1393759
iTunes Radio, Apple's New Music Streaming Service, To Launch In September: Report :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>iTunes Radio -- the highly anticipated streaming music service from Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) -- is set to launch in September, according to <a href="http://adage.com/article/digital/big-marketers-sign-apple-s-itunes-radio/243734/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AdAge</a>.</p>
<p>Citing "people familiar with the negotiations," the service will reportedly team with McDonald's, Nissan, Pepsi and Procter & Gamble for a series of multi-million dollar advertising campaigns spanning one year.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/itunes-radio-apples-new-music-streaming-service-launch-september-report-1394427
Field Trip for Glass may be the best example yet for contextual wearables :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/RAO9tAOfbJQ/
ECB: No third Greek bailout, for now :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/euronews/en/business/~3/oJST-APH43o/
Nearly one third of the apps in BlackBerry world come from the same developer :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/eYVfPmqxCh8/
3D printing fax machine to launch on Kickstarter next month :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/ULm_MAZn4bY/
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