ng Testing Food52's holiday party planning app By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:07:23 +0000 When we heard about Food52's Holiday Recipes and Party Planning Guide ($3.99 for iPad and iPhone), we thought this app from New York Times writers Amanda Hesser Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng 7 changes Apple must make to get its clout back By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:45:12 +0000 Apple has had its fiscal, competition and marketing ups and downs this year, so here's a few insights into what the company should do to be successful in the co Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng Honest Cooking Magazine for the iPad is for reading, not for cooking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:42:22 +0000 This all-article, no-recipe magazine about food and cooking packs a lot into its first free issue. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng OpenTable pays $10 million to buy Foodspotting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000 Open Table pays $10 million to Foodspotting for its library of user-generated restaurant food photos. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng Parents: Are your kids Snapchatting? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:55 +0000 A new mobile app that allows users to send disappearing pictures, texts and videos may spell trouble for teens. Full Article Protection & Safety
ng Are smartphones turning kids into zombies? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:12:57 +0000 The debate continues about whether mobile technology is creating the most advanced generation ever or a society of uncultured automatons. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng Free! How to Cook Everything app for iPhone and iPad By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:58:46 +0000 Apple's app store hasMark Bittman’s go-to book on the basics of how to cook just about anything you can imagine for free. Full Article Recipes
ng Apple iOS 7 causing motion sickness for many By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:46:19 +0000 Complaints of illness and vertigo are zooming in to Apple. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng 3 best wine apps for choosing holiday wine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2013 15:54:24 +0000 These apps will help you find wines that pair with your menu, choose bottles as gifts, and keep track of the bottles you really enjoyed. Full Article Beverages
ng How an iPad changed a mom's life — and made her famous in the process By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2013 16:41:29 +0000 Filmmaker Josh Seftel bought his mother an iPad last year and turned her into a YouTube sensation. In the process, he the two developed an even closer bond. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng Investing in humane eating By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2014 19:12:25 +0000 America for Animals looks to the crowd to fund The Humane Eating Project app, a database of restaurants doing the right thing. Full Article Healthy Eating
ng Microsoft Office coming to the iPad on March 27 By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:34:50 +0000 Microsoft is expected to unveil its flagship software suite for its competitor's tablet at the end of the month. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng You can help NASA track climate change from your phone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:52:12 +0000 'I See Change' app taps the power of citizen scientists to gather data on nature and weather. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng How to spot greenwashing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:28:42 +0000 Get The Greenwash Guide, a free primer on how to spot really green vs. greenwashed products. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng SFI: Greenwashing at Greenbuild? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:40:46 +0000 On the expo floor at Greenbuild 2009, Forest Ethics called out the Sustainable Forestry Initiative for questionable practices. Full Article Green Workplace
ng Ripping off Dr. Seuss in the name of coal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:13:15 +0000 Massachusetts-based dirty coal company LoraxAg reached deep into the well of greenwash when they picked their name. Too bad it'll probably get them sued. Full Article Energy
ng Unholy alliance: green NGO's buddy up with big corporations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:41:30 +0000 Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, WWF, Sierra Club -- are the biggest environmental NGO's losing credibility by receiving funds from major corpora Full Article Research & Innovations
ng Practical sustainability takes on greenwashing By www.networx.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:40:19 +0000 John Brown, founder of the Slow Home movement, discusses the fundamentals of building and living in a greener house. Full Article At Home
ng CBS slapped with 'greenwashing' complaint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:22:27 +0000 Network's "EcoAd" campaign misleads consumers, say four environmental organizations. Full Article Arts & Culture
ng Group points finger at worst of the worst with Cleaners Hall of Shame list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2012 18:55:11 +0000 In anticipation of the release of a comprehensive cleaning product safety database this fall, the Environmental Working Group publishes its Cleaners Hall of Sha Full Article At Home
ng Going my way? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:15:26 +0000 Going my way? A new service helps commuters and travelers HitchARideNow. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng My Commute Sucks.org: Documenting how we drive ourselves crazy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2009 16:45:26 +0000 Launched on national Bike to Work Day, MyCommuteSucks.org touches a mad-as-hell exposed nerve. Full Article Transportation
ng Traffic congestion dipping as economy falters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:22:27 +0000 Here's a status report on the nation's commuters. Full Article Transportation
ng Telecommuting: How to save the world in your pajamas By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:14:41 +0000 Learn how telecommuting can work for you with some advice from people who do it. Full Article Green Workplace
ng Faster than a speeding bullet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:38:36 +0000 Passengers across Spain have been flocking in droves aboard the AVE (Alta Velocidad Espanola). Full Article Transportation
ng Get in gear for spring biking season: New routes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:36:00 +0000 Google maps biking directions are shockingly good. Full Article Transportation
ng Charging electric cars at the Cracker Barrel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:06:13 +0000 It's style may be old-timey and traditional, but Cracker Barrel is leapfrogging into the 21st century with EV charging at 24 locations. Do you want a plug-in wi Full Article Transportation
ng 10 simple steps (and pedals and rides) cities are taking to move beyond the automobile By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2011 21:58:02 +0000 In its magnificent mini-epic 10-part series, "Moving Beyond the Automobile," Streetfilms has created a handy, eye-catching primer to the most important transfor Full Article Transportation
ng The urban cycling boom: Sometimes too big, sometimes too small By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:05:49 +0000 In Tennessee, the streets are too dangerous for one 10-year-old on a bike. In Copenhagen, the streets are too crowded to accommodate any more kids. The real pro Full Article Transportation
ng New York City gears up for cycling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:36:40 +0000 The city of New York is making its streets more bike-friendly by creating new bike lanes and introducing a massive, new bike-sharing program. Full Article Transportation
ng Want everyone to embrace biking? Here's a roadmap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:15:04 +0000 In an effort to encourage residents to pedal to work, Minneapolis is making strides in bike-friendly commuting. Learn why we should follow their lead. Full Article Transportation
ng Coffee or commuting: Where we spend our money By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:03:47 +0000 A lunchbox and a thermos may be the best tools for saving money during the work week. Full Article Personal Finance
ng 5 ways to focus while working from home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:28:05 +0000 Telecommuting is a nice perk, but it isn't always easy to stay focused. Full Article Green Workplace
ng Top 10 telecommuting pitfalls to avoid By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:44:36 +0000 It's important to go into telework knowing what to expect, and that includes these common pitfalls that can derail your success. Full Article Research & Innovations
ng Police cars revamped for better high-speed handling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:18:13 +0000 Say goodbye to the lumbering old Crown Vic, the new generation of Ford police cars can go from a stop to 100 mph in 14.5 seconds. Full Article Transportation
ng Park and pedal: Bike commuting made simple By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:38:37 +0000 Want a cool way to combat expensive gas? Take your bicycle at least part of the way. (We can't all live in Portland, where bicycle commuting has become a religi Full Article Transportation
ng The top 10 hardest-working towns in America By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:25:45 +0000 The country may be filled with hardworking employees, but a new poll shows no one is working harder than the residents of Columbia, Mo. Full Article Green Workplace
ng Weekend reads: Telecommuting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:30:10 +0000 A trio works from anywhere in the world, teleworking during the Olympics and a mandatory work from home day. If you’re preparing for the Friday night commute Full Article Green Workplace
ng Can the electric car change the world? [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jun 2013 13:17:39 +0000 Buyers have been slow to purchase electric cars, and cities slower still to support them. What can be done? Full Article Transportation
ng Why the Google car could change everything By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:53:45 +0000 The self-driving car won't just change the way we get around; it could also change the way we live and design our cities. Full Article Transportation
ng Are older cyclists endangering themselves? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:26:36 +0000 No, they're not. They're actually going to live longer, better lives. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Are we really turning into Freelance Nation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:44:07 +0000 Everybody says we are, but an economist claims that the data show otherwise. Full Article Tech
ng 10 things Sweden does right By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:48:01 +0000 From work perks to technology tweaks, this country aims to make everyday living easier. Full Article Responsible Living
ng Lie down on the job with this crazy morphing workstation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:14:29 +0000 The Altworks standing/sitting/lying combo looks like an amazing bit of engineering, but the implications are scary. Full Article Green Workplace
ng How Ubernomics are changing the way we work By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:12:00 +0000 Ratings have become the new human resources department. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng Is Amazon really opening up to 400 brick-and-mortar bookstores? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 18:14:39 +0000 If the whispers about Amazon are true, the few independents still left should be afraid, very afraid. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng Why we should bring back vocational training By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:41:08 +0000 It's not just that college isn't for everyone, but even academically inclined kids should have the option to learn a trade. Full Article Research & Innovations
ng Jobs in solar, wind power are growing 12 times faster than U.S. economy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:00:15 +0000 A new report hints at the growing economic clout of renewable energy. Full Article Energy
ng British prisoners put to work building prefab homes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Mar 2017 18:30:22 +0000 Why have inmates manufacture license plates when they can help put an end to a housing crisis? Full Article Remodeling & Design
ng What if you could earn a bonus for not living in a crazy expensive city? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 11:14:42 +0000 One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city. Full Article Personal Finance