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Just wanted to let you all know first hand, it is not a rumor... I'm really not returning to Southridge this year. I'm sad to go, but excited about the new opportunities that await me at MAST Homestead. I will truly miss you all. Please keep in touch!! I'm on Facebook, ya know. :)

Ugh.

Last fall, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) helped to sponsor the Ocean Conservancy’s 2012 International Coastal Cleanup. Over 550,000 volunteers collected 10,000,000 lbs (4,540,000 kg) of refuse. This graphic represents the top 10 collected items.

More info: http://bit.ly/1bJ5s02

Image via: Ocean Conservancy

Great idea!!!

The concrete is treated with titanium oxide and absorbs nitrogen oxide from the air. These measurements were taken from a study that installed the smog-scrubbing sidewalks on a city block in the Netherlands and monitored air quality over the course of a year.

More info: http://bit.ly/10WTJqn

Photo via: Science Direct/Los Angeles Times

Couldn't agree more!

All progress begins within.

Wow!

Elif is a finalist in the Google Science Fair. She has also won the Science in Action award, which included a year’s worth of mentorship and $50,000.

Elif’s project uses the starch and cellulose of banana peels to create bioplastic, which she hopes will be an environmentally friendly alternative for use in cable insulation and medical prosthetics.

More info: http://bit.ly/18O9GnD

AP scores are up! I would love if you would text me. Passing or not, I'll still love you! Thanks for those who let me know already, you made my day!

Interesting!

15 DAYS TO ENERGY INDEPENDENCE: The countdown has begun! On July 16, we’re tearing down our Port Everglades Power Plant and building a new, more fuel efficient plant that runs on clean, low-cost American natural gas in its place. Join us as FPL takes one step closer to energy independence, and be part of the discussion on Twitter by using the hashtag http://ow.ly/myb4f

Grrrrrrr....

EPA delays fracking safety study until 2016 The agency is investigating the risks posed to drinking water by fracking. It was supposed to be done in 2014, but now it says it'll be two years late.

One of my favorite quotes of all time!

Credit: Obsessiongonewrong via deviantART http://bit.ly/ZTkMV3

For those who always wondered about male snake parts. Lol.

Snakes and lizards have what is known as a hemipen*s. Instead of one shaft, they have a dual-lobed male s*x organ. Only one side is used at a time, and the male alternates which one is used in subsequent matings.

More info: http://bit.ly/18SeGVr

Photo credit: Vida Preciosa International

Something to think about for tomorrow's breakfast...

(Thanks to Grow Food, Not Lawns for the photo!)