Why BP Is Stunned By Our Reaction To Their Planet Assault

It’s not only BP terrorizing the planet and they are by no means the first, nor probably the last. Big oil has gotten off scot-free treating Earth like a toxic, septic waste dump for about 100 years. What can be done? Well, a world wide mind-set change from the Ferengi Golden Rule of “The man with gold rules”, change laws and regulations that reward big oil violations with a civil slap on the wrist and a paltry capped fine. It needs to be a criminal offense with ramifications such as: (more…)

Uber Shelter, designed by Rafael Smith while a senior at Purdue University is a modular, quickly deployable emergency shelter, primarily intended for use within refugee camps. With no previous knowledge of refugee camps, he sought the advice of doctors, policy makers, aid workers, and a Sudanese refugee he met online.
His design was a finalist at the 2008 International Design Excellence Awards for students.

The concept for a portable housing unit would help meet immediate shelter needs. The shelter unfolds into a two-story home, complete with lights, stove, porch, mosquito nets, and a small refrigerator. It can be assembled with (more…)