Study suggests rising CO2 in the past caused global warming

A paper in Nature shows how increased CO2 in the atmosphere led to warming – rather than the other way round.

By Fiona Harvey

April 4, 2012

Abstract: This article explains that a paper published on Wednesday in the journal Nature shows that increase in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere contributed to Global warming.

Extract: « It means we must arrest carbon dioxide emissions released by the combustion of fossil fuels if humanity wishes to avoid triggering these sorts of feedbacks in our modern world. »

Index terms: carbone dioxide, global warming, temperatures, greenhouse gases, studies, levels

Source: The Guardian

URL:  http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/apr/04/study-rising-co2-global-warming

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By J.P

Poisson d'avril !

Poisson d’avril, La Cuisine Paris, april 1, 2012.

Abstract : This article presents a french event: “Poisson d’avril”.

Quotation : “Can you imagine a place where, you can enjoy putting Fish on the backs of your Friends and Family ? Known as April Fools Day ...

In France we enjoy Poisson d'Avril !

 On April 1^st, The French join the world wide attempt at fooling friends.  The holiday is called Poisson d’Avril (Fish of April).  Friends play practical jokes on each other, and children try to put paper poissons (fish) on the backs of unsuspecting friends and adults. [...] Around this time of year, you can find a number of Chocolatiers selling a variety of Chocolate shaped fish --- so one way or another, participate in the festive day by either being a 'Poisson d’Avril' or eating one !”

Index terms : Poisson d’avril, chocolatiers, french cuisine.

Found with : Facebook.

URL :  http://lacuisineparis.com/content/poisson-d-avril.

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How Social Media has changed the Arab World

By :Larry Magid


Mars 13, 2012





Abstract:  This article deals about social media et and the Arab revolutions , the author explains how Internet has changed the Arab world.




Quotation: "But it’s hard to talk about anything dealing with the Internet or technology in this part of the world without focusing on the historic events of last year that, among other things, brought down Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak."


"Still, based on the conversations I’ve had here with people from Qatar, Egypt, Syria, Dubai and other Arab countries, there is a sense that the events of 2011 — and the role played by social media — have forever changed the region."


Index terms : Social medias, internet, Arab ,revolutions, governements, Communication ,Politics


Found with :Google Alerts

Source: Egypt buisness directory

URL:  http://www.egypt-business.com/Paper/details/1211-xg-How-Social-Media-has-changed-the-Arab-World/4309 

By: A.O

The Arab Spring and impact of technology on human rights

By: Eva Revear

Tuesday, March 6, 2012






Abstract: Deals about the impact of technology on  human rights  in the Arab revolutions. According to the athor , Although the Internet played a large role in the organizational aspects of these uprisings, social media is a double edged sword.


Extract: " During an hour of lecture, then question and answer, Ishay talked about her research on human rights and the Arab Spring, in terms of the role that internet, social media, and women played in the Middle Eastern uprisings of Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Yemen."


Index terms: Arab spring, revolutions, Politics,  Human rignts, Social networks, mobilisation 


Source: The Ledger

URL: http://www.uwtledger.com/the-arab-spring-and-impact-of-technology-on-human-rights-1.2810276#.T3Yi3mEaOqo

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By: A.O

The role of social networking in the Arab spring

By: Glebs Prohorovs

Abstract : Deals about the role that played the social media in the Arab revolutions. The author believes in the importance of the new media in mobilizing people in order to defeat the governements and  improve civic life within a state.

Quotation :  " by the means social networks such as Facebook and Twitter the world community was informed about the human rights violations and growing public discontent within the state.

" stress that the social uprising was a triumph of free people over repression and the triumph of social media over the censorship. It seems to me that we witness how social networking is transforming from the mean of social communication into political tool that can mobilize people to subvert hegemony and improve civic life within a state."

Index terms : Arab spring, revolutions, mobilisation, social networks, Facebook Revolution, Politics,social change, Tunisia, Egypt,Libya 

Found with : Google Alerts

Source :  Creative Hive

URL : http://www.creativehive.org/post/1000 

By : A.O

French chef loves desserts and U.S.A.

OROSZ, Monica, French chef loves desserts and U.S.A., Dailymail, March 30, 2012.

Abstract : This article presents a french chef settled in U.S.A., Jean-François Suteau.

Quotation :

“CHARLESTON, W.Va.

Jean-Francois Suteau is doing the only thing he ever wanted to do create delicious pastries and desserts.

The native of France, who has been the head pastry chef at The Greenbrier Resort since this past December, was to the manner born his family has a history in patisserie going all the way back to 1752.

"Actually, it skipped one generation," Suteau said, explaining his father pursued another profession. "But my grandfather and so on for a few generations, they were all pastry chefs. That was the only thing I wanted to do. I guess it's in the blood."

Suteau, who was born in Nantes, began his career with apprenticeships in bakeries before he moved to Paris and then came to the United States in 1992.

"I came here just for vacation," he admitted. "And the vacation lasted for four years. I fell in love with the country."[...]”

Index terms : French Chef, U.S.A., pastries, desserts.

Found with : Google alert “french chef”.

URL : http://www.dailymail.com/foodandliving/201203290129.

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The Arab Spring

New Media and Society

The Arab Spring

By:faralba

Mars 23,2012

Abstract: This article deals about the role of internet and sepcially the social media in the Arab revolutions.

Quotations:  "Media and technology played a big role in leading the revolution. Twitter, Facebook and Blogger; they are the face of the “Arab Spring”. Social media became the craze across the Arab world"

"It is said that due to the Arab Spring an increase of 1,825.3% occurred in the internet usage of citizens in the middle east. Arab citizens are not only using social media for the purpose of socializing they are now using it as political tool, critiquing governments, presidents, kings and cabinet members."

Intex terms: Social medias, internet, Arab ,revolutions, governements, Communication 

Source:UBC BLOG: New Media and society

Found by: Google news

URL: http://blogs.ubc.ca/journalism100/2012/03/23/the-arab-spring/

By: A.O