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Force of Nature turns tap water into a powerful green cleaner

It cuts through grease, makes glass shine, and deodorizes thoroughly – all thanks to a nifty chemical reaction.




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Is it a new era, where architects should be held to account for the environmental impact of their work?

Sustainability matters, but so does hypocrisy.




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RetroFirst: A new campaign from British architectural magazine to promote retrofit and renovation

The upfront carbon emissions from replacing existing buildings now are as big as operating emissions. We have to stop this now.




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Offices for the Architects Association for Northern Portugal are a wonderful mix of old and new

A minimalist and discreet addition to some exuberant older houses.




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Seattle Chocolates: Decadent flavors from ethically-sourced ingredients, now feeding the hungry

This woman-owned business is making some of the best chocolates on the planet, using Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa to craft a line of luxurious truffles and bars.




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What does cacao percentage mean on a chocolate bar?

It's important, but higher isn't always better.




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5 architectural pavilions at the Serpentine Gallery this year

Usually the Serpentine commissions one architect to create a building: this year it's five.




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LafargeHolcim is selling CO2-sucking cement for precast, reduces emissions by 70 percent

Solidia Technologies' chemistry could make concrete almost benign.




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Smart modern milk box could solve the problem of porch pirates

The Danby Parcel Guard reduces the waste of stolen packages and multiple deliveries.




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49 percent of fires in homes start in the kitchen

I know what I am shopping for this weekend: Fire extinguishers.




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E-commerce platform No Sir promotes women designers, highlights inequality

With the aim of showcasing and selling products designed by women, No Sir also draws attention to gender inequality in the design profession.




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Intricate geek chic jewelry is made from recycled electronic circuit boards

The complex little patterns of old circuit boards are highlighted in this lovely handmade collection of jewelry for men and women.




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Danger Maps crowd-sources environmental contamination in China

A new website aims to gather data on pollution in China.




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Best of Inhabitat: Interview With Metropol Parasol Architect Juergen Mayer H.

If you've been following the world of architecture, you've probably feasted your eyes on the Metropol Parasol, which has been one of the most popular and talked about structures of 2011. Currently the world's largest wooden structure, the Parasol's




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It's the Ides of March, a good day for a bath

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Airbus proposes blended wing body planes that reduce fuel consumption by 20 percent

But would you want to sit in a plane with no windows?




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Pedestrian and cyclist fatalities increased 53 percent in ten years

The GHSA blames the switch to light trucks, bad road design, distraction and even climate change.




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Grilling with This Minty Marinade Could Reduce Carcinogenic Toxins

When barbecuing your free-range meats and line-caught fish this July 4th, be sure to whip up some marinade first.




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This FirePit enables "smokeless" wood campfires & charcoal grilling

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In Honor of Its One-Year Anniversary, Barclaycard Arrival Improves Travel Rewards and Benefits Program and Introduces Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® - Barclaycard Arrival Plus now with EMV

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CrissCross Expands Representative Payee Services to Serve as a National Resource for Qualified Beneficiaries - CrissCross Representative Payee Services

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Ulmart's Hybrid Approach Continues to Disrupt Russian E-commerce: Sales Grow by 30% - Video

Ulmart’s stunning growth continues unabated as sales for the first six months of 2014 were up 31% in a year-on-year comparison. Sequential quarterly growth increased by 47%.




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Nexity conjoncture logement - 9m 2014: Un marché fragile soutenu par les ventes en bloc - NEXITY CONJONCTURE LOGEMENT - DATA MARCHE ET CHIFFRES NEXITY

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PNC Christmas Price Index Up A Tame One Percent In 2014; Is This The Year True Loves Make The Splurge? - Presenting The Great Carol Comeback.

Presenting The Great Carol Comeback.





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Circulation de l’information transatlantique: comment s’assurer que les investisseurs américains ne voient pas d’écrans vides - Trans-Atlantic Information Flow

Trans-Atlantic Information Flow




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San Diego Padres And Mercury Insurance Host Second Annual Event To Assemble 1,000 Care Packages For Marines And Sailors Overseas - Mercury Packing Party for Troops

Mercury Packing Party for Troops




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Actor/Comedian Rob Riggle Joins Easter Seals Dixon Center to Reinforce Value of Employing Veterans - What to Wear

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Barclaycard Arrival™ MasterCard® Launches #IHAVEARRIVED Social Campaign - Share Your #IHAVEARRIVED Moment

Barclaycard Travel Community presents the #IHAVEARRIVED contest. Sign up and tell us your most memorable travel story for a chance to win an unforgettable vacation experience!




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Mercury Insurance Launches 'Drive Safe Challenge' to Teach Teens the DOs and DON'Ts of Getting Behind the Wheel - Mercury Teen Driving B-Roll :45s

Forty-five seconds worth of clips from the inaugural Mercury Insurance Drive Safe Challenge at Honda Center, including driving shots and classroom activities





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Thirty Percent of Americans Have No Plan to Pay off Their Debt - eBus

Fifth Third's eBus travels nationwide, armed with Fifth Third bankers to help customers in underbanked areas with all their financial needs, including budgeting tips, personal counseling and more.




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Study: Small Business Owners Are Not Taking Full Advantage of Available Resources - Kala Gibson Video

Kala Gibson, Head of Business Banking at Fifth Third Bank, discusses the importance of small businesses to our economy and communities




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Photo: Junco sings from a perfect perch

Our photo of the day comes from Morro Bay, California.




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Zaha Hadid Architects designs swoopy new Oppo offices in Shenzhen

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JJ ABRAMS SOUGHT THE AUTHENTICITY OF SKELLIG MICHAEL FOR STAR WARS – THE FORCE AWAKENS - JJ Abrams sought the authenticity of Skellig Michael for Star Wars – The Force Awakens

JJ Abrams sought the authenticity of Skellig Michael for Star Wars – The Force Awakens






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Stella Artois Joins Forces with Water.org and Co-Founders Matt Damon and Gary White to Call on Consumers to Leave a Mark and Help End the Global Water Crisis - Stella Artois partners with Water.org

Stella Artois joins forces with Water.org and Co-Founders Matt Damon and Gary White to call on consumers to leave a mark and help end the global water crisis.




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Henkel's Persil® ProClean®, Releases First-Ever Super Bowl® Commercial - Persil ProClean“#1 Rated” Super Bowl Commercial

A leading consumer testing publication recently tested the top laundry detergent brands in America. Persil ProClean 2in1 didn’t only beat Tide, it beat every single detergent tested.




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LG Gives Team Uniform Colors A New Purpose, Enlists Color Commentator Jay Bilas To Help NCAA March Madness Fans 'Do Game Day Right' - Jay Bilas shares his tips on how to do game day right.

ESPN College Basketball Analyst and LG Color Commentator Jay Bilas shares his tips on how to do game day right.