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With new pipelines underway, bridges collapsing and the average age of a welder nearing 60, it doesn't take a Harvard economist to point out the obvious. In fact, the American Welding Society is so worried about the shortage of skilled workers, they got Jay Leno to do a public service announcement. The City Edition has launched a comprehensive new website for 2012 that helps jobseekers get trained, certified and onto the payroll A.S.AP.
Pandemics, E.coli, Vector-Borne Illness and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
As dramatized in the film Contagion, the potential for out-of-control epidemics looms ominously on the horizon. Here's a closer look at the scary world of epidemiology, with plenty of timely tips on how to steer clear of infection and illness.
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Tutorial: Making Pottery and Ceramics from Scratch
Clay is not only used for pots and cups, but for tooth crowns and fillings, water filters, plumbing, roof and floor tiles. Here's the internet's first in-depth how-to guide on how to find clay in nature, shape it into useful objects, then fire it in a primitive kiln.
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It happens only once every 15 years or so, and the last time it drove environmentalists into a state of apoplexy. That would be the award of the big contract to run Yosemite's lodgings, restaurants and other tourist services. It turns out, the Sierra Club and other nonprofits have cause to be concerned. In 1993, the Department of Interior may have secretly maneuvered to place the contract into the lap of a billionaire with former ties to notorious gangsters. Meanwhile, bidding on the new contract, which goes into effect at the end of September 2011, has been delayed. And delayed. And delayed... Which begs the question: Has Delaware North Companies become the Halliburtion of the National Park Service?
What is the 2012 Doomsday Prediction?
Read one of the most concise, yet comprehensive articles yet written that explores this question from every angle. With over 50 citations and source links, it examines prophecies, ancient myths, world history and scientific forecasts.
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There may be no time like the present to plan for the bumpy road that lies ahead. How will humans survive without electricity if a solar flare disables satellites and the power grid? Will an eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano, more catastrophic weather, the economic meltdown and another terrorist attack combine to deliver a knockout punch to life as we know it? Here's a comprehensive guide to prepare you for the worst case scenario in the event that some of the dire predictions for 2012 and beyond are realized.
Apocalypse 2012? Exploring the History, Science and Predictions
Since the History Channel began its evocative series outlining the case for an apocalypse in 2012 (or soon after), people have been scrambling to find out more about the environmental equation, as well as prophecies from the past and the details of events like the Great Flood. Here's an explanation of the who, what, when, where and how of the 2012 doomsday theory .
Yosemite Trekker - A Photo Journal
The City Edition travels through Yosemite Valley and parts of the High Sierras to get up close and personal with geology, wildlife and nature. Read the commentary and check out the photos. There's also a one-stop guide to l help you plan your next trip, inquire about volunteer opportunities or get a job.
If you're hankering for the warm weather and a day at the beach, come trekking with us through West L.A., Venice, Santa Monica and Malibu. And it won't cost you a thing, because the museums, canals, boardwalks, beaches, parks and estuaries we visit are all free.
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