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Gmail plug-in means never having to say you're sorry

Just Not Sorry app helps women (and men) stop undermining their email messages with qualifiers and apologies.




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Are your passwords truly safe?

If you're careful, if you're vigilant, if you're nimble enough, you can stay safe online with better passwords.




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8 fun skills you can learn online in an afternoon

Anyone with an internet connection and a few hours to spare has access to education and it's often free. Here's a sampling of the knowledge that awaits you.




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Does this chess problem reveal the key to human consciousness?

Computers can't solve this chess problem. Can you?




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Google will never be a substitute for your brain

Context is key, and it's something computers and search engines like Google just don't have yet.



  • Research & Innovations

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Are we living in 'The Matrix'? These quantum physicists think they know the answer

Reality can never be perfectly simulated if you take into consideration quantum complexity.




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'Completely new form of 3-D vision' found in praying mantises

Using tiny eyewear, researchers tricked the insects into revealing secrets that could lead to simpler visual processing in robots.



  • Research & Innovations

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Cyberslacking boosts workplace productivity

Are you a cyberslacker? Turns out checking Facebook and laughing at LOLcats makes you a more productive worker, research shows.




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The last chapter of Blockbuster's story

The business closed in 2013, but ‘zombie stores’ kept the concept alive.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Green investing: Put your money where your Earth is

Environmentally and socially responsible investment companies help make ecosystems and the economy more sustainable.




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Spanish company to build largest solar plant in U.S.

First the Danes fund the largest wind company in the U.S. Now the Spaniards are set to open a 24-megawatt solar plant in California. Why are American investors



  • Research & Innovations

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As oil prices drop, will it be so easy to be green?

Now that oil is trading for half of what it was last summer, will investors want to put their money into alternative energy sources? We look at the data.




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Green investing is not a priority

New study shows that nearly half the investment managers from some of the world's largest funds don’t consider climate change an important factor when making




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Eggbeater technology to double wind farm output

By creating mini-tornados using adjacent counter-spinning vertical turbines, WindHarvest International hope to revolutionize the productivity of wind power.



  • Research & Innovations

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6 green ways to invest your income tax refund

Whether you filed your taxes early or are scrambling at the last minute, it's not a bad idea to start planning what to do with your tax refund.




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How your 'slow money' can make a difference

How the Slow Money Alliance uses green investing to turn a profit and grow a community.




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How to apply for a business grant

In addition to the $500 billion in government grants available, there are many other resources available too; strategic application writing can help get your bu




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How birth order may determine your financial personality

Conservative saver? Risky investor? Results of a new study suggest that your position in the family line-up may drive your financial decisions.




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Monday medley: The stock market

Facebook RSUs, billionaires' favorite stocks, the weak earnings predictions and more.




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Southern startups get day in the sun with Southland

The new conference introduces investors from across the country to Southeastern companies to shed more light on business in the region.




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Do you know what's made in America?

Test your knowledge of where products come from and find out if you're a savvy consumer by taking this Made in the USA quiz.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Help me design a custom fair trade Ben & Jerry's flavor

Ben & Jerry's has invited me to create my own custom flavor using fair trade ingredients next month- help me out with some tasty ideas.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Throw a Fair Trade party in October

October is Fair Trade Month. Celebrate by throwing a fair trade coffee hour -- or cocktail hour -- and buying better-for-kids chocolate on Halloween.




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Jimmy Fallon sings Fair Trade's praises

Jimmy Fallon is joined by Ladysmith Black Mambazo as they sing an ode to Fair Trade and Ben & Jerry's.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Ben & Jerry announces big move into fair trade

The Vermont-based premium ice cream company is making the commitment to get 100% of all possible ingredients from Fair Trade sources by the end of 2013.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The Great Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Ice Cream Giveaway

Help support fair trade products and get a shot at winning a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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We have a winner! The Great Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Ice Cream Giveaway

Find out who won a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and how contest promoted the benefits of fair trade.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Buttery chocolate cups for the nut allergic

MNN's lifestyle blogger raves about a fair trade, organic alternative to Reese's peanut butter cups. Sunflower seed butter fans will love these treats.




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Berry decadent dark chocolate

Divine Chocolate's fair trade 70% Dark Chocolate with Raspberries combines rich chocolate decadence with tart fruity flavors.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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National Chocolate Cake Day

In honor of this delicious holiday, we’ve got recipes for organic and vegan chocolate cakes to satisfy everyone’s cravings.




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Top 5 sustainable picks for Valentine's Day

Traditional, sustainable Valentine’s gifts your sweetheart will love.




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5 sustainable chocolates you can find at the grocery store

If you didn’t think ahead, shop your store’s candy aisle for these sustainable Valentine’s Day treats.




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Celebrate World Fair Trade Day

Enjoy a fair trade breakfast, join a fair trade event near you, and take advantage of fair trade discounts for World Fair Trade Day.




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Tropical cocktails made healthy

Zhena's Gypsy Tea is out with a new line of organic and fair trade green teas -- in enticing flavors like Coconut Rum and Berry Bellini.




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A high-tech protest against Hershey

At the height of S’mores season, protesters are leaving cards with QR codes near Hershey’s chocolate products in stores to alert shoppers of the problems wi




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Blissmobox: A monthly box of greener goodness

The Blissmobox is a monthly subscription that delivers a cornucopia of organic and Fair Trade goodies right to your door.




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Ben & Jerry's 'Schweddy Balls' ice cream is no joke

The ice cream company names its newest flavor after Alec Baldwin's classic 'Saturday Night Live' character Pete Schweddy. Yes, they're really going there.




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Natural and organic chocolate Halloween candy

One of our food blogger's choices for responsibly made treats for your trick-or-treaters this Halloween that won’t break your budget.




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Why ethical fashion matters (Hint: It's about people)

Here's a list of reasons this blogger thinks fair fashion is anything but frivolous.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Bradley Cooper in eco-fashion at Golden Globes

'Silver Linings' star is the first major actor to participate in Livia Firth's 2013 Green Carpet Challenge.



  • Arts & Culture

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On International Women's Day, a big cheer for a young woman

For International Women's Day, check out 10-year-old blogger Hannah who writes about the environment and social issues.




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Where to get your free Ben & Jerry's cone

Today is Ben & Jerry’s annual free cone day, and you have permission to indulge in this socially responsible treat.




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Mother's Day cookies: Alfajores with fair trade ingredients

This recipe for traditional Peruvian Alfajores gets a non-traditional twist with the addition of quinoa. It's a great recipe to make with kids for Mother's Day.




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When buying chocolate becomes complicated

Have you considered the impact of your purchasing decisions? That's what I've been doing — again.




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What do you know about the farmer who grew your coffee?

Forthcoming documentary follows movement to link poor growers with roasters and consumers.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Chocolate prices may go up (and what to do about it)

Some experts are predicting that you may have to spend more on chocolate in the future. Here are some things to consider.




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October is Fair Trade Month, but being fair to farmers should be a year-round thing

My family is starting off the chilly fall mornings fairly with ethically sourced coffee and hot chocolate.




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I don't like fair trade sometimes, and here's why

I do support fair trade products, but sometimes I wish I didn't.




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House of Mandela: Fair Trade wines from South Africa's famous family

The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making.




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Harry Potter chocolate will be fair trade, thanks to fans

The Harry Potter Alliance worked to ensure all the chocolate sold in the fictional wizard's name would reflect the values he fought for.