y Gmail plug-in means never having to say you're sorry By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2016 15:26:03 +0000 Just Not Sorry app helps women (and men) stop undermining their email messages with qualifiers and apologies. Full Article Computers
y Are your passwords truly safe? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:30:34 +0000 If you're careful, if you're vigilant, if you're nimble enough, you can stay safe online with better passwords. Full Article Computers
y 8 fun skills you can learn online in an afternoon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 19:26:45 +0000 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. Full Article Computers
y Does this chess problem reveal the key to human consciousness? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Mar 2017 20:31:56 +0000 Computers can't solve this chess problem. Can you? Full Article Computers
y Google will never be a substitute for your brain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:22:03 +0000 Context is key, and it's something computers and search engines like Google just don't have yet. Full Article Research & Innovations
y Are we living in 'The Matrix'? These quantum physicists think they know the answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Oct 2017 16:17:05 +0000 Reality can never be perfectly simulated if you take into consideration quantum complexity. Full Article Computers
y 'Completely new form of 3-D vision' found in praying mantises By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:10:24 +0000 Using tiny eyewear, researchers tricked the insects into revealing secrets that could lead to simpler visual processing in robots. Full Article Research & Innovations
y Cyberslacking boosts workplace productivity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 15:08:22 +0000 Are you a cyberslacker? Turns out checking Facebook and laughing at LOLcats makes you a more productive worker, research shows. Full Article Computers
y The last chapter of Blockbuster's story By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:22:58 +0000 The business closed in 2013, but ‘zombie stores’ kept the concept alive. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
y Green investing: Put your money where your Earth is By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:45 +0000 Environmentally and socially responsible investment companies help make ecosystems and the economy more sustainable. Full Article Personal Finance
y Spanish company to build largest solar plant in U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:15:32 +0000 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 Full Article Research & Innovations
y As oil prices drop, will it be so easy to be green? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:22:18 +0000 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. Full Article Green Workplace
y Green investing is not a priority By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:23:38 +0000 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 Full Article Personal Finance
y Eggbeater technology to double wind farm output By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:54:43 +0000 By creating mini-tornados using adjacent counter-spinning vertical turbines, WindHarvest International hope to revolutionize the productivity of wind power. Full Article Research & Innovations
y 6 green ways to invest your income tax refund By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:43:57 +0000 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. Full Article Personal Finance
y How your 'slow money' can make a difference By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:42:28 +0000 How the Slow Money Alliance uses green investing to turn a profit and grow a community. Full Article Personal Finance
y How to apply for a business grant By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:50:39 +0000 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 Full Article Personal Finance
y How birth order may determine your financial personality By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:26:19 +0000 Conservative saver? Risky investor? Results of a new study suggest that your position in the family line-up may drive your financial decisions. Full Article Personal Finance
y Monday medley: The stock market By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:52:43 +0000 Facebook RSUs, billionaires' favorite stocks, the weak earnings predictions and more. Full Article Personal Finance
y Southern startups get day in the sun with Southland By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2013 16:41:17 +0000 The new conference introduces investors from across the country to Southeastern companies to shed more light on business in the region. Full Article Green Workplace
y Do you know what's made in America? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:37:52 +0000 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. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
y Help me design a custom fair trade Ben & Jerry's flavor By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:08:15 +0000 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. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Throw a Fair Trade party in October By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:14:47 +0000 October is Fair Trade Month. Celebrate by throwing a fair trade coffee hour -- or cocktail hour -- and buying better-for-kids chocolate on Halloween. Full Article Responsible Living
y Jimmy Fallon sings Fair Trade's praises By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:02:10 +0000 Jimmy Fallon is joined by Ladysmith Black Mambazo as they sing an ode to Fair Trade and Ben & Jerry's. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
y Ben & Jerry announces big move into fair trade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:43:10 +0000 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. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y The Great Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Ice Cream Giveaway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:14:08 +0000 Help support fair trade products and get a shot at winning a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y We have a winner! The Great Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Ice Cream Giveaway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:04:34 +0000 Find out who won a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and how contest promoted the benefits of fair trade. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
y Buttery chocolate cups for the nut allergic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:09:49 +0000 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. Full Article Allergies
y Berry decadent dark chocolate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:57:12 +0000 Divine Chocolate's fair trade 70% Dark Chocolate with Raspberries combines rich chocolate decadence with tart fruity flavors. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
y National Chocolate Cake Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:14:37 +0000 In honor of this delicious holiday, we’ve got recipes for organic and vegan chocolate cakes to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Full Article Recipes
y Top 5 sustainable picks for Valentine's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:25:59 +0000 Traditional, sustainable Valentine’s gifts your sweetheart will love. Full Article Beverages
y 5 sustainable chocolates you can find at the grocery store By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:30:26 +0000 If you didn’t think ahead, shop your store’s candy aisle for these sustainable Valentine’s Day treats. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Celebrate World Fair Trade Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2011 21:29:41 +0000 Enjoy a fair trade breakfast, join a fair trade event near you, and take advantage of fair trade discounts for World Fair Trade Day. Full Article Responsible Living
y Tropical cocktails made healthy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:57:59 +0000 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. Full Article Beverages
y A high-tech protest against Hershey By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:06:23 +0000 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 Full Article Healthy Eating
y Blissmobox: A monthly box of greener goodness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:13:03 +0000 The Blissmobox is a monthly subscription that delivers a cornucopia of organic and Fair Trade goodies right to your door. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Ben & Jerry's 'Schweddy Balls' ice cream is no joke By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:54:12 +0000 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. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Natural and organic chocolate Halloween candy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:37:05 +0000 One of our food blogger's choices for responsibly made treats for your trick-or-treaters this Halloween that won’t break your budget. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Why ethical fashion matters (Hint: It's about people) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:27:09 +0000 Here's a list of reasons this blogger thinks fair fashion is anything but frivolous. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
y Bradley Cooper in eco-fashion at Golden Globes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:05:14 +0000 'Silver Linings' star is the first major actor to participate in Livia Firth's 2013 Green Carpet Challenge. Full Article Arts & Culture
y On International Women's Day, a big cheer for a young woman By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:38:04 +0000 For International Women's Day, check out 10-year-old blogger Hannah who writes about the environment and social issues. Full Article Responsible Living
y Where to get your free Ben & Jerry's cone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:52:53 +0000 Today is Ben & Jerry’s annual free cone day, and you have permission to indulge in this socially responsible treat. Full Article Healthy Eating
y Mother's Day cookies: Alfajores with fair trade ingredients By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2013 14:14:52 +0000 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. Full Article Recipes
y When buying chocolate becomes complicated By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2013 00:41:33 +0000 Have you considered the impact of your purchasing decisions? That's what I've been doing — again. Full Article Healthy Eating
y What do you know about the farmer who grew your coffee? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:47:11 +0000 Forthcoming documentary follows movement to link poor growers with roasters and consumers. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
y Chocolate prices may go up (and what to do about it) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:36:36 +0000 Some experts are predicting that you may have to spend more on chocolate in the future. Here are some things to consider. Full Article Healthy Eating
y October is Fair Trade Month, but being fair to farmers should be a year-round thing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 13:00:20 +0000 My family is starting off the chilly fall mornings fairly with ethically sourced coffee and hot chocolate. Full Article Beverages
y I don't like fair trade sometimes, and here's why By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 04:45:07 +0000 I do support fair trade products, but sometimes I wish I didn't. Full Article Healthy Eating
y House of Mandela: Fair Trade wines from South Africa's famous family By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:00:00 +0000 The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making. Full Article Beverages
y Harry Potter chocolate will be fair trade, thanks to fans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 21:36:30 +0000 The Harry Potter Alliance worked to ensure all the chocolate sold in the fictional wizard's name would reflect the values he fought for. Full Article Healthy Eating