al 10 Cyber Monday deals for kitchen and home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:24:39 +0000 A round up of online stores that have coupon codes, free shipping, and special Cyber Monday deals for cookware, appliances, cookbooks, natural cleaning products Full Article Personal Finance
al 'How to Meal Plan' is useful for getting dinner on the table By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:35:34 +0000 This step-by-step Kindle book will help families of all sizes get home-cooked meals on the table. Full Article Healthy Eating
al 'As Always, Julia' is $1.99 for Kindle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:01:41 +0000 In honor of Julia Child’s 101st birthday, Kindle is offering 'As Always, Julia: The Letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto' at a bargain price for one day. Full Article Healthy Eating
al How do you track all your habit trackers? Aggregator tools can help By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:30:00 +0000 New meta-trackers integrate data for an overall view of users' activity and aim to find hidden connections that might help users improve their lives. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al How texting and walking makes you look silly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:50:16 +0000 A new study shows that using your phone while you're en route affects your posture. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al Want to be left alone? There's an app for that By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:00:13 +0000 Introverts rejoice at the launch of a new 'anti-social' media app that can help you avoid unpleasant situations. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al Why that FarmVille rabbit looks like Natalie Portman By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:32:19 +0000 On the occasion of the new mobile launch, we talked to the FarmVille animators about how the country critters come to (virtual) life. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al Download this game to rescue cats in outer space, and save real-life cats at the same time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 12:47:54 +0000 The student-designed mobile game Galactickitties lets you save space-flying felines and benefit the ASPCA too. Full Article Pets
al Can a smartphone prevent the elderly from falling? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:21:36 +0000 The SmartGait innovation could help patients with compromised balance by analyzing how they walk. Full Article Protection & Safety
al The new Apple HealthKit could revolutionize your relationship with your doctor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Feb 2015 23:16:04 +0000 Shared mobile health app will allow doctors to monitor a patient's health in real-time — and intervene before a hospital visit is needed. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
al Apple makes it easier to join medical studies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 11:33:37 +0000 With the swipe of a finger, you could help advance medical research on diseases such as Parkinson's, breast cancer and diabetes. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
al Selfie sticks no longer welcome at Coachella, Lollapalooza By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:26:59 +0000 Major music festivals join museums, sporting venues and religious sites in banning the devices. Full Article Arts & Culture
al Allure of connectivity boosts public transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:52:20 +0000 Transit use is going up as people prefer using their smartphones to driving. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al Is your phone really eroding your memory? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:28:24 +0000 A new study finds that we cannot remember phone numbers anymore. Shocking! Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al Let's not criminalize walking and texting. (We have bigger problems) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 22:58:57 +0000 Talk about blowing things way out of proportion. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al Going cashless is easy — if you actually have some By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:49:54 +0000 It is one thing to go cashless, and it is altogether another thing to have no money. Full Article Personal Finance
al How to stop unwanted mail-order catalogs and junk mail with Catalog Choice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:07:55 +0000 The company will do the work for you. Full Article Responsible Living
al Broken iPad? Take it to the iHospital By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:56:47 +0000 The iHospital is a chain that fixes broken Apple products but takes Apple-care to new levels. Ian Sherr reports on Lunch Break. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al Apes get iPads at National Zoo By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:40:01 +0000 So far, the apes are using 10 different apps, including cognitive games, drawing programs and ones that feature virtual musical instruments. Full Article Animals
al 10 worst tech predictions of all time By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:29:45 +0000 The technology industry is spurred by those who think ahead and think big — but these predictions were all wrong. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al Target iPad trade-in deal could earn you $200 By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 17:22:42 +0000 The store is offering a valuable way to get rid of your old — but fully functional and scratch-free, of course — iPad models in exchange for store credit. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al Are educational iPad games really educational? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:41:01 +0000 There's no such thing as too much education, right? What if there's not enough education? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al Paper Karma could be your best friend this catalog season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 18:03:39 +0000 A free app for Apple and Android devices scans your unwanted mail and puts in unsubscribe requests for you. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al 12 essential mobile apps for your new tablet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 17:52:36 +0000 From radio stations across the world, books, movies and even games for pets, here are some great apps to get you started. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al Commercial filmed on iPhone celebrates 30 years of Mac By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 14:56:47 +0000 To celebrate the 30th birthday of Macintosh, Apple filmed an ad entirely on an iPhone and aired it during the Super Bowl. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al Billy Joel and Jimmy Fallon form 2-man doo-wop group By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:01:15 +0000 With the help of an iPad app, Billy Joel and Jimmy Fallon formed a 2-man doo-wop group and performed 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' on 'The Tonight Show.' Full Article Arts & Culture
al Have you discovered Noisetrade for free digital cookbooks yet? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 12:31:18 +0000 What started out as a free, legal music website (with optional tipping), has added free downloadable books to its offerings, including cookbooks. Full Article Recipes
al Can you be allergic to technology? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 07:20:14 +0000 A study suggests some toxic substances may irritate skin and organs. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
al Alternatives to glass wine bottles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:59:41 +0000 Are all the alternative packages green or are some of them greenwashed? Full Article Beverages
al David All and the dark side of social media By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:52:48 +0000 Introducing Karl Rove 2.0 and his new post-propaganda 'astroturfing' industry that funnels oil money into fake grassroots organizations. His goal? Stop climate Full Article Computers
al 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
al 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
al 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
al Mom 'shocked' that Nutella isn't healthy, wins lawsuit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:07:34 +0000 From the "naive consumer vs candy company" files, a mom sues confection corporation, Ferrero USA, for suggesting Nutella as part of a healthy breakfast. Full Article Healthy Eating
al 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
al Save money... travel digitally By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:13:10 +0000 Is hi-def digital travel the new eco/recession-friendly way to go? Full Article Computers
al 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
al California consults with China about high-speed rail By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:33:00 +0000 Chinese government offers high-speed rail expertise to U.S. projects. Full Article Transportation
al 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
al What Carmageddon taught us about behavioral economics By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:51:10 +0000 It was supposed to be Carmageddon in L.A., but instead the two-day closure of the busiest freeway in Los Angeles reiterated a timeless lesson about cars: We los Full Article Transportation
al 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
al The hunt is on: Walk Score releases Apartment Search By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:08 +0000 For apartment hunters who are just as concerned about a gridlock-free commute as they are about the presence of a washer and dryer set, Walk Score releases a ne Full Article At Home
al What can Canada's forgotten Turbo train teach us about nostalgia and innovation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:36:32 +0000 North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men' Full Article Transportation
al On a sustainable street, there are no jaywalkers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:23:05 +0000 At the start of the 20th century, streets belonged as much to pedestrians and children at play as to automobiles. By the end of it, stepping into the street in Full Article Transportation
al 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
al 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
al Kids who walk or bike to school are more focused and less likely to be overweight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 16:36:48 +0000 In the U.S., however, walking or biking to school has become less common over the last 50 years. Full Article Family Activities
al As baby boomers retire, millennials fill the gap By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:26:07 +0000 And in case you haven’t noticed, it’s changing everything about the workplace. Full Article Tech
al 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
al 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