Each week, we bring you interesting stories from around the web. Here’s what caught our eye this week!
ENVIRONMENT
For the 330th Month in a Row, It’s Been Hotter Than the 20th Century Average
The National Climatic Data Center has released the goods for last month, and it’s the same old story—August 2012 was the fourth hottest recorded since 1880...Read Full Article
From Treehugger
PARENTING
Having Trouble Keeping Up? Try Slowing Down.
Crazy busy, right? Every parent I know is crazy busy right now, saddled with a to-do list that seems to grow faster than a kid. The only way to keep up is too juggle…Read Full Article
From The Washington Post: On Parenting
SPACE
Space Shuttle Endeavour Lands In California
The Space Shuttle Endeavour landed in the Mojave Desert today. In truth, tomorrow will be the spectacular day, when it flies across the California coast, and across the landmarks of…Read Full Article
From The Two-Way: NPR
SPIRITUALITY
Crossing the Water, Changing the Air
I met Ingrid Askew at our friends’ wedding, a three-day affair near Boston. The bride introduced Ingrid to us as “Someone you will want to know.” It was true. Her laughter and honesty, together with…Read Full Article
From UC Observer: The Pogue Blog
MEDITATION
Sacred Sundays- Walking That Lonesome Valley
The philosopher Nietzsche had a famous saying regarding what he thought the goal of life was- “to become who you are!”. I take this to mean that there’s something in us that wants to be birthed, to…Read Full Article
From Beams and Struts
TECHNOLOGY
Apple’s iPhone 5 Draws Huge Lineups
Consumers eager to get their hands on Apple’s latest release — the iPhone 5 — are jamming stores around the world…Read Full Article
From CBC News
SPORTS
U.S. Speedskater Accused Of Sabotaging Rival
The allegations of physical and verbal abuse at U.S. Speedskating have a new twist: A coach allegedly directed a skater to tamper with the skates of a Canadian competitor…Read Full Article
From The Two-Way: NPR
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