Topic: Green Living
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10 cars that tell the story of America
From Paul Ingrassia's book 'Engines of Change,' the author and car aficionado tells the story of America through automobiles.
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Dr. Seuss: 7 adaptations of his beloved stories
As "The Lorax" arrives in theaters this weekend, here are seven previous Seuss film adaptations – the good and the bad.
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Miss Universe 2011: Angola's Leila Lopes becomes fourth African winner
Miss Universe 2011 hails from Angola. Leila Lopez is the fourth winner from Africa, but only the second African of African descent.
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15 recipes for Memorial Day
Memorial Day marks the start of America's season of eating outdoors. Typically, that means food that is either grilled or packed into portable containers and served cold. From the Monitor's archives, here is a list of 15 recipes – some exotic, some traditional, and all delectable – to help you prepare for your next picnic, barbecue, or day at the beach.
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Maundy Thursday: Queen Elizabeth gives out money, Czech children go skinny dipping
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, falling every year on the day before Good Friday.
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10 cars that tell the story of America
From Paul Ingrassia's book 'Engines of Change,' the author and car aficionado tells the story of America through automobiles.
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Change Agent
GoodGuide and others use technology to help turn consumers green
A host of companies and nonprofits are using technology – from smartphones to social networking – to make it easier for consumers to choose environmentally friendly products.
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Dr. Seuss: 7 adaptations of his beloved stories
As "The Lorax" arrives in theaters this weekend, here are seven previous Seuss film adaptations – the good and the bad.
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Green Economics
Will wind power stoke demand for batteries?
Batteries can store wind power accumulated at night, when people aren't using much electricity.
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Green Economics
The rise of the eco-concierge
Will there soon be thousands of consultants on hand to help us go green?
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Miss Universe 2011: Angola's Leila Lopes becomes fourth African winner
Miss Universe 2011 hails from Angola. Leila Lopez is the fourth winner from Africa, but only the second African of African descent.
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15 recipes for Memorial Day
Memorial Day marks the start of America's season of eating outdoors. Typically, that means food that is either grilled or packed into portable containers and served cold. From the Monitor's archives, here is a list of 15 recipes – some exotic, some traditional, and all delectable – to help you prepare for your next picnic, barbecue, or day at the beach.
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Stir It Up!
Rhubarb spritzer
Surprise your guests with a refreshing spritzer made with rhubarb and honey.
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Horizons
Earth Day on Google: Can you find all of the hidden wildlife?
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year to raise awareness of ways to live green, in hopes of saving the planet. What will you do for Earth Day?
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Maundy Thursday: Queen Elizabeth gives out money, Czech children go skinny dipping
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, falling every year on the day before Good Friday.
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SunChips bag: Still 'green.' Now quieter.
SunChips bag was biodegradable but way too loud when opened. Frito-Lay has redesigned the SunChips bag to be quieter.
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In Pictures: US hikers detained in Iran
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Four ways New Orleans is better than before Katrina
The Katrina floodwaters that drowned New Orleans caused many to wonder if the city could ever recover. Five years later, recovery is evident in spades. January's Super Bowl win helped set the tone for what recently elected mayor Mitch Landrieu is calling “the new New Orleans.” Here’s a look at four signs of progress that could be models for cities nationwide:
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Editorial Board Blog
Would you live off the grid?
About 750,000 American households are tapping sustainable energy from the wind, sun, and earth.
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Michael Bloomberg says New Yorkers have right to saggy pants
Michael Bloomberg agrees with a judge who threw out a summons issued to a Bronx man wearing low-slung pants that exposed his underwear.
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New ways to accelerate green energy and jobs
The innovation economy depends on inventors. And inventors need more support.
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A home made green and lean
Eco-aware rehabber finds that doing right by the earth is cost-effective, too.
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Eco-renovation
Green renovation: Lessons learned
The green renovation project is almost complete. Here are the lessons learned.
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Silicon Valley's innovation engine at risk, report says
A new report warns that Silicon Valley's status as a center of economic growth and innovation is in danger. Silicon Valley has lost 90,000 jobs since 2008, and venture capital funding has plunged.
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Obama's home energy-efficiency pitch: insulation is 'sexy'
President Obama called for more incentives for home energy-efficiency upgrades Tuesday, as a way to boost job-creation and cut energy costs. Green retrofitting of homes is on the rise in the US.
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A green home that saves the green
A century-old farmhouse gets a green home renovation – on a budget.
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Bright Green
Want to go green? There's an iPhone app for that.
Some iPhone apps make it easier to save the environment and live a green lifestyle.
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Eco-renovation
Green renovation – go it alone or hire an expert?
Do you need an environmental expert to guide you in a green home renovation?
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Eco-renovation
A late green bloomer – Sheep Dog Hollow renovation
Environmental considerations come first in he renovation of Sheep Dog Hollow, although the owner admits she came late to the green revolution.
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In Pictures: Sheep Dog Hollow
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