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Dead Facebook users could outnumber living users by 2098

This will create the world's largest virtual graveyard.




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Half of your 'friends' don't really like you

A new study reveals the majority of people you consider your friends may not feel the same way about you.




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Why fake news is a problem (and who's doing something about it)

Some say that news articles from questionable sites shared on social media swayed the election, so these students took the challenge on.




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Fast web stressing you out? Try the slow web

By taking stock of what you want from your internet experience, you can customize your time online with the slow web.




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Wine-infused coffee blurs the wine o'clock rule

This new drink makes all your coffee and wine meme dreams come true.




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Cash for caulking?

Bill Clinton is behind a home weatherization variation of the cash for clunkers program that he hopes will give the sagging economy -- and the environment -- a



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Why I'm optimistic about 2010: Saving and going green at home

This New Years Eve, I'll be raising my glass of biodynamic champers to the success of energy and money-saving home improvement projects.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Daily Briefing: Tues. 3/2/2010

Obama unveils "cash for caulkers," quake tilted Earth's axis, weed killer tied to sex changes, and more.



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What is Cash for Caulkers?

Cash for Caulkers. The legislation commonly known as Cash for Caulkers is a proposal set forth by the Obama Administration with two simple goals.




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Cash for Caulkers?

New federal legislation called "cash for caulkers," would offer financial incentives of up to $8,000 for energy efficient home improvements.




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$29 million awarded for weatherization training

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $29 million in Recovery Act funding for weatherization training centers in 27 states.




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Five states unlock additional weatherization funds

New Hampshire, New Mexico, Montana, Minnesota, and Utah have completed 30% of their home weatherization projects, unlocking additional program funding.




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How do I properly insulate my windows for the cold weather?

Chanie Kirschner's house looks like one of those plastic-wrapped gifts. (Well, on the inside windows, anyway.)




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What is Candida auris?

Drug-resistant and sometimes fatal fungus Candida auris has been found in the U.S., and it's hard to detect.



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8 ways to knit or crochet for charity

Love working with yarn? Put your skills to good use by donating your time to one of these nonprofits.




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Help N. Korean citizens by donating flash drives

Flash Drives for Freedom aims to take old USB sticks and smuggle them into North Korea loaded with Western media.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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This woman tried crossing the Irish Sea in a giant inflatable hamster wheel

25-year-old wave runner Lindsey Russell undertook the 20-mile challenge to raise money for charity.



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British comedian Eddie Izzard to run 27 marathons in 27 days for charity

Each day will symbolize one year that Nelson Mandela spent in prison.



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L.A. officials impound tiny houses donated to the homeless

As homelessness woes mount in the city, one big-hearted solution is squashed.




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Palestinian wins Global Teacher Prize for work with refugee children

Hanan al-Hroub honored with $1 million prize for assisting children exposed to violence.



  • Arts & Culture

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The joy of working for a nonprofit is worth how much?

The job satisfaction of working for a nonprofit is worth an extra $40,000 per year, British study finds.




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Are high-status people stingier?

Generosity may depend on a person's humility, says new study.




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How a third-grader sowed a food movement

Katie's Krops is helping kids fight hunger one garden at a time.




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Let nutrition drive your food donations

SuperFood Drive is working to turn food pantries into nutrition pantries.




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Paris to sell off 'love locks' in support of refugees

Officials anticipate raising big bucks from the sale of lovey-dovey padlocks removed from Paris' bridges.



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Kids in need choose between two gifts and surprise everyone with their answer

Get ready to break out the tissues with this video featuring children from the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta.




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Purposeful tourism is more than just a vacation

Adding volunteer work or a spiritual journey to your travel calendar can improve your mental health and add meaning to your trip.




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How to donate money during international emergencies so it really helps

When disasters strike, we want to help the victims, even from thousands of miles away. Consider these giving strategies to make sure your donation counts.




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Cardborigami: Providing shelter, restoring dignity with cardboard

Cardborigami's clever folding shelters offer the displaced a surprisingly sturdy alternative to tents.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Rick Steves donates transitional housing complex to YWCA

Mild-mannered European travel guru Rick Steves never fails to surprise.




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Amazon's new corporate campus to include housing for homeless women

As a partnership with a nonprofit that provides shelter to homeless families goes to show, Amazon's takeover of downtown Seattle isn't without altruism.



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When it comes to donations, hope matters

Gut-wrenching appeals can mean fewer donations, say two British researchers who looked into marketing approaches.




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Want to change the world? Then get on this bus

Do Good Bus offers a fun way to help others and make friends by connecting volunteers with community causes and each other.




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Eclipse glasses distributed to the homeless in Southern cities

Eclipse glasses distributed to the homeless, plus where to donate your old eclipse glasses if you don't plan on reusing them.




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How to donate after a disaster and avoid scams

You want to donate after a disaster, but give wisely so your funds get to the people who need it most.




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An old shelter dog finds just the right person to grow even older with

Despite being dumped at 12 years old, Billy Goat the dog wouldn't end his days at the shelter.




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What do you get when you mix bearded men with mermaid tails? Your new favorite calendar

Who needs calendars of yoga cats when you could have bearded mermen from the Newfoundland & Labrador Beard and Mustache Club on your walls?




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Cities open warming centers to protect the homeless from frigid temps

With frigid weather throughout the country, communities offer the homeless respite from the dangerous temperatures.



  • Climate & Weather

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How vending machines can help the homeless

After debuting in Nottingham, England, the big-hearted concept catering to 'rough sleepers' is coming to America.




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California city plans to pay needy residents

Stockton is set to become the first city in the U.S. to experiment with providing a universal basic income to some low-income families.




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ALS Challenge turns from ice to fiery peppers

This year's ALS Challenge turns away from ice buckets and and bites into the fiery goodness of a hot pepper for a great cause: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.




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Low-powered community radio is proving to be a powerful voice

People are using low-power FM radio stations (LPFMs) to inform, educate and spark change in their communities.



  • Arts & Culture

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This cozy concrete house was 3-D printed in under 24 hours

Housing charity New Story teams with 3-D printing startup ICON to fabricate 100 affordable and innovative abodes in El Salvador.



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The real search for alien intelligence has begun

A decade-long search for alien life called the Breakthrough LiBillionaire Yuri Milner pledges to fund a decade-long search for intelligent life.




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These 5 groups are still feeding the hungry in the Florida Panhandle

The need for help in the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael hasn't gone away and these relief organizations are keeping residents and helpers fed.




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How to help people affected by the California wildfires

Many organizations are accepting donations for California wildfire victims and first responders, making it easy for you to help.




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Power of Purpose: How Companies Can Spark Real Social Change

Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions.




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How to create a charitable giving plan

Making room in your budget for charitable giving will require some adjustments. But if a cause is important to you, it's worth a little extra saving.




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Billionaire steps up for national parks, offering employment opportunities, army of volunteers

Philanthropist Marcus Lemonis is offering work at his Camping World stories and access to an army of volunteers to national parks in need.



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Billionaire behind 'Fortnite' invests millions in N.C. forest conservation

Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and "Fortnite," is using the popularity of his virtual worlds to make a big impact in his home state of North Carolina.



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