Archive for September, 2008
How to Make a Clean Break with Your Old Mobile Phone
Saturday, September 20th, 2008
When you first purchase a mobile phone, it’s easy to feel infatuated with your new toy. Ideally, you are happy with the phone and its features, and you can’t imagine wanting anything more. Then, one day, it happens. Your mobile phone, once a faithful, dependable companion, turns on you without any warning. The screen goes blank, the phone won’t ring, or it starts cutting off on its own.
Or, maybe you are the fickle one, so entranced by the latest model of mobile phone that you can’t wait to replace your current device. Whatever the reason, it’s time to get a new mobile phone and fall in love all over again.
What about the old phone? Should you throw it away, or just retire it to a drawer somewhere? Whatever you do, please don’t dispose of your mobile phone in the trash. (more…)
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The Boto Dolphin
Monday, September 1st, 2008
Not all dolphins live in the ocean like Flipper. This month’s featured endangered species is a freshwater dolphin. The boto (Inia geoffrensis), or pink Amazon River dolphin, inhabits the Amazon River as well its deeper tributaries.
In spite of its unique appearance, engaging personality, and special place in indigenous culture, this dolphin is classified as a vulnerable species. Due to increased development of the Amazon River and its tributaries, the boto is almost certain to face even more of a struggle in the years to come. Fortunately, there is still time to save this wonderful creature. (more…)
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