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Down To Earth archive for April 27, 2011

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011

25 Years after Chernobyl

Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of the meltdown at the Chernobyl nuclear plant. Check out this scary film showing scientists venturing inside the plant's cement sarcophagus, which keeps its nuclear material contained - for the moment.

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Do you wear a bicycle helmet? If not, why? 

This is a German ad from the Consumerist and it reads “Be careful when transporting fragile goods.” Pretty nasty stuff. But the question remains do you wear a helmet? On my bike commute downtown, I see too many NOT wearing a helmet even though it's…

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Summer Parkways returns with three dates 

Summer Parkways is back but it's different this year. They will be be expanding it to include three different neighborhoods, including their first night-time event: Wednesday, June 22, 6-9 PM- Comstock/Manito Neighborhood (map) Sunday, July 24, 10AM-2PM- North Hill Neighborhood (map) Sunday, August 14, 10…

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