EARTH PORTATION NEWS April 4th

ANIMALS
- BIRDS - Sparrows Change Their Tune to Be Heard in Noisy Cities
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402162710.htm

- BIRDS - NEST
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/553015_295830033820041_139188202817559_640006_370857542_n.jpg

- INSECTS - Social Contact With Sick Ants Protects Nest
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120404102303.htm

BOOKS
-  'Understanding and Developing Node Modules'
'Node Java Script Web Development' by David Herron -JavaScript is not just for browsers anymore
http://www.packtpub.com/node-javascript-web-development/book
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Node-Web-Development/116624021765933

BOOK'S REVIEW
http://www.brankovukelic.com/post/10168010462/node-web-development

CLIMATE
- New Mechanism of Past Global Warming?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120404133801.htm

- U. S. Temperatures Hit Record Highs in March
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120403153533.htm

- New Understanding to Past Global Warming Events: Hyperthermal Events May Be Triggered by Warming
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402124442.htm

EARTH
- Evidence That Human Ancestors Used Fire One Million Years Ago
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402162548.htm

ECONOMICS
- Special Report: America's Best, Worst CEOs For Buck
http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottdecarlo/2012/04/04/americas-best-ceos/

- Burger King Deal Winners: Three Brazilian Billionaires
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2012/04/04/three-brazilian-billionaires-cash-out-some-of-burger-king-stake/
- Top 20 Franchises For The Buck
1. Snap-on             6. McDonald’s
2. 7-Eleven           7. Liberty Tax Service
3. Aaron’s             8. Merry Maids
4. Panera Bread    9. The Maids International
5. Servpro            10. Jimmy John’s
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jjcolao/2012/02/08/top-20-franchises-for-the-buck/

- China's Rapid Economic Growth Means Population Is 'Wealthier but Unhappier’
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120403141216.htm

- Earning less than your peers can make you happy
http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-04-peers-happy.html

ENERGY
- Accelerating Energy Innovation: Part II
http://www.forbes.com/sites/rebeccabagley/2012/04/02/accelerating-energy-innovation-part-ii/

- Hitachi synthesizes Cerium Oxide adsorbent to sponge out CO2 from coal power plants
http://www.ecofriend.com/hitachi-synthesizes-cerium-oxide-adsorbent-sponge-co2-coal-power-plants.html

- Researchers tout renewable power as cost effective way to replace coal US
http://www.ecofriend.com/researchers-tout-renewable-power-as-cost-effective-replace-coal.html

- Solar Battery Thinner Than Human Hair Is World's Thinnest and Lightest
http://www.treehugger.com/solar-technology/spider-silk-solar-battery-worlds-thinnest-and-lightest.html

FASHION
- Levi's Launches Jeans Specifically Designed for Commuter Biking
http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-fashion/levis-introduces-spring-2012-collection-urban-commuter-cyclists.html

GARDENS
http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-agriculture/vertical-garden-feeds-10000-visitors-chicago-ohare-airport.html

- A Vertical Garden Feeds 10,000+ Visitors to Chicago O'Hare Airport

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL6FmdK8lKg&feature=player_embedded

HOMES
- New York City's Most Expensive Penthouses For Sale
http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2012/04/04/new-york-citys-most-expensive-penthouses-for-sale/

PEOPLE
- 10 Communication Secrets of Great Leaders
1.Speak not with a forked tongue
2.Get personal
3.Get specific
4.Focus on the leave-behinds not the take-aways
5.Have an open mind
6.Shut-up and listen
7.Replace ego with empathy
8.Read between the lines
9.When you speak, know what you’re talking about
10.Speak to groups as individuals
http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2012/04/04/10-communication-secrets-of-great-leaders/

PLANTS
- Interactive plants that wave back at you in more ways than one!
http://www.ecofriend.com/interactive-plants-wave-more-ways.html
http://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/researchers-hack-plants-react-our-emotions-express-empathy.html

- Interactive plants react and convey emotions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iKIg6pARtlk

- New Light Shed on Catalytic Reactions Used by Plants to Split Oxygen from Water
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402162702.htm

- New Light Shone on Photosynthesis
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120403085225.htm

PERMACULTURE
- Soil erosion -green regenerates and maintains a clean environment
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/522559_427621990586409_100000158362782_1874528_388808154_n.jpg

SCIENCE
- Water Can Float On Oil, Scientists Find
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120404125226.htm

- Scientists come closer to understanding water oxidizing cycle
http://www.ecofriend.com/scientists-closer-understanding-water-oxidizing-cycle.html

- No-photon laser: Physicists demonstrate 'superradiant' laser design
http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-04-physicists-superradiant-laser.html

SOLAR
- Solar Battery Thinner Than Human Hair Is World's Thinnest and Lightest
http://www.treehugger.com/solar-technology/spider-silk-solar-battery-worlds-thinnest-and-lightest.html

- Scientists develop ultra-thin solar cells
http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-04-scientists-ultra-thin-solar-cells.html

TECH
- New Technology Can Help End Food Waste
http://www.forbes.com/sites/bethhoffman/2012/04/03/new-technology-can-help-end-food-waste/

- Marvel Comics Augments Reality
http://video.forbes.com/fvn/sxsw-2012/marvel-comics-augment-reality

- Smart Sand Can Duplicate Any Object, Replace Broken Parts
http://www.treehugger.com/clean-technology/smart-sand.html

- Quantum computer built inside a diamond
http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-04-quantum-built-diamond.html

URBAN
- The Best Cities For Raising A Family
http://www.forbes.com/sites/tomvanriper/2012/04/04/the-best-cities-for-raising-a-family/

- Quote of the Day: David Mirvish on Urban Congestion and Driving Downtown
http://www.treehugger.com/cars/quote-day-david-mirvish-urban-congestion-and-driving-downtown.html

WATER
- Water Purifier Kills Pathogens with Nanotech
http://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/portable-water-purifier-uses-nano-scale-silver-membrane-eliminate-pathogens.html

- Evolution in action: Genetic study may answer why we have plenty of fish in the sea
http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-04-genetic-plenty-fish-sea.html

- Sampling the Pacific for Signs of Fukushima
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402162700.htm

WIND
- New York-Based EverPower Goes West, Buys 150MW Wind Farm In California
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jaynejung/2012/04/02/new-york-based-everpower-goes-west-buys-150mw-wind-farm-in-california/

WORK
- New Study: A Happy Workplace Really is Crucial
http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2012/04/04/new-study-a-happy-workplace-really-is-crucial/