Archive for April 9th, 2011

Paris Promotes Natural Parks and Community Gardens In Its Bid To Be An Ever Greener City

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Paris just wrapped up its Week of Sustainable Development, a showcase of the City’s myriad efforts to promote green thinking, from renewable energy to pedestrian and cyclist-friendly policies. Paris has also made a big push to green its already-green spaces: its parks and gardens. With 82 parks designated for “ecological management” and about 60 community […]

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Weekend Open Thread

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The weekend edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Crisis Averted, Suckily

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The government shutdown was averted last night with a last minute deal that cut $38.5B from the discretionary budget.

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Weekend Sports Open Thread

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Tiger in striking distance to win his first tournament since 2009. In the old days, that would be great news for CBS. Does Tiger still have the TV ratings effect?

Once unbeatable looking Flyers now tied with the Penguins for first place in the Atlantic division.

Quick name the three best coaches in the NFL….

1. Bill Belichick, New England Patriots
2. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers, and…

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