Ecoregions represent large areas with geographically characteristic fauna, flora and climate - both marine and terrestrial. This graphic presents the ecoregion definitions identified by the World Wildlife Fund and associated experts, and specifically those ecoregions that have been designated as priority areas (Global 200 database) for conservation. This means that these ecoregions represent unique biodiversity characteristics, and also that there is a threat from human activities.
Ecoregions prioritised for conservation, in the Arctic
Monday, September 10, 2007
Ecoregions prioritised for Conservation, in the Arctic
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10 Ways Your Resume Irks Hiring Managers
Job seekers do themselves a disservice when they send out resumes with more information than they need. Most employers don't have the time or patience to sift through the irrelevant details. Here are 10 things your resume could do without:
10 Ways Your Resume Irks Hiring Managers
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13 Step Method For Buying A Car
It works only if you truly are willing to walk away...and then refuse to bend when they try to put you off or change the terms. Stay civil, do not let any emotion in.
13 Step Method For Buying A Car While Controlling The Sale And The Price
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21 Ways to Add More Hours to the Day
A twenty five hour day isn’t coming any time soon. As long as your feet stay planted on the ground here, twenty four is all you’re going to get. However, with a bit of skill you can squeeze out a couple more hours to add to your day. Here’s how:
21 Ways to Add More Hours to the Day
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Sunday, September 09, 2007
How to Recover from a Fumble at Work
Let’s be honest: we all make the occasional mistake at work. Some of us, more than others.
Some people say things “fell through the cracks” or they “dropped the ball”. Whatever you call it, making a mistake at work is a stressful, frustrating experience. Yes, it happens to all of us from time to time. The important thing to remember is that mistakes can not simply be ignored. They must be dealt with.
How to Recover from a Fumble at Work
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Secrets & Features of iTunes 7.4
Coinciding with yesterday’s major product announcement, Apple has now also released its latest version of iTunes. This new version provides the necessary device support for the new iPod nano, iPod classic, and iPod touch, as well as a number of other new features.
Secrets & Features of iTunes 7.4
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12 Things to Do with Coca Cola
Coca Cola (the real one) is not only great to drink, it also has many uses around the home.
This list of uses was tested on ordinary, original Coca Cola, not the diet kind, or any of the variations there are available.
12 Things to Do with Coca Cola
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Saturday, September 08, 2007
Dumb Bank Robber
09-06-2007 Little Rock , Arkansas
Security cam shows a man walking into a bank and handing a note to the teller that said this is a robbery , give me the money. What the robber didn't notice was a Police officer "in uniform" to his left.
Dumb Bank Robber Video
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The Hamburger Method of Constructive Criticism
When offering a critique, you begin with a constructive compliment on something the person does well (Otherwise known as the fluffy bun part). You then get to the meat of the matter, which of course is the constructive criticism part. Finally, you end with another constructive compliment (i.e. the other half of the fluffy bun).
Hamburger Method of Constructive Criticism … Works for Vegetarians Too!
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Bush confuses Austria and Australia in latest gaffe
The US president thanked Australian premier John Howard for visiting 'Austrian troops' in Iraq.
Bush confuses Austria and Australia in latest gaffe
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Funny typo on Greeting Card Catalog Cover
"Reliability ...always upholding the highest standards for every detal."
Funny typo on greeting card Catalog Cover
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Eight Steps to Thriving on Information Overload
“So how do I keep on top of everything that’s happening?” In a world in which the pace of developments and amount of information available in any given domain is soaring out of sight, it’s a very valid question.
Eight steps to thriving on information overload
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Power Your Gadgets From An Airplane Headphone Jack
The Inflight USB Power Unit connects directly to the headphone jack found in the armrests of most commercial airplane seats and passes power to your gadgets via a USB connection. It would be convenient as hell to have outlets at every seat instead of headphone jacks, but now you can get the best of both worlds.
Power Your Gadgets From An Airplane Headphone Jack
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Friday, September 07, 2007
Aust Bees blamed for missing US Colonies
It has being suggested that Australian bee exports to the United States could have contributed to the disappearance of billions of bees.
Colonies have been vanishing en masse in the US, and a report published in the online edition of the Science magazine says the bees might have been struck by a virus unknowingly imported from Australia.
Aust Bees blamed for missing US Colonies
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Dive Into the Wired How To Wiki
The Wired How To Wiki, a collaborative site dedicated to the burgeoning DIY culture. Here you'll find all kinds of projects, hacks, tricks and tips on how to live, work and play better.
Wired How To's
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10 Big Lessons from Little Kids
Have you ever watched a child completely engrossed in a project? They have the unusual ability to be serious about what they’re doing without taking it too seriously. You can do the same with your life. You can live every day with more focus, and every week with more motivation.
10 Big Lessons from Little Kids
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Science Elements
Science elements is a weekly podcast from the American Chemical Society which covers a wide range of topics such as cholesterol, bitterness in coffee, biofuels, drug delivery, fluorescent sensors and plastics recycling.
Science Elements
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20 Tools to Get the Junk Off Your PC
All that crud on your system is slowing it down and, likely as not, producing mysterious problems. Here are some great tools you can use to take out the trash!
20 Tools to Get the Junk Off Your PC
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Powerful Ads from Around the World
It appears that some of the most creative and inventive advertising is coming from nonprofits these days. Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign and work towards the international recognition and support of human rights. Take a look at some of their most creative and attention getting advertising campaigns.
Stopping Torture, Murder and Mayhem - Powerful Ads from Around the World
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