Growing Better Rice for a Hungry World - Lifestyle - GOOD

The global demand for rice is booming. To keep up with this demand, rice production must increase by about 70 percent over the next two decades. At the same time, too much or too little water, extreme temperatures, and poor soils are threatening rice production. Developing better rice varieties that stand up against environmental and soil stresses can help African and Asian rice farmers—and their families—thrive.

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Wonderful words created by William Shakespeare [video] - Holy Kaw!

In celebration of the 448th anniversary of William Shakespeare's birth, it seems appropriate to review a selection of the 2,000 or so words and phrases created by the English poet and playwright. You can thank old Willy Shakes for terms like puppy dog, dead as a doornail, and alligator.

Improve your vocabulary and your writing skills.

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10 Uses of Google Earth That Have Made Positive Impacts on the World

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