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Want to run away with the cat circus?

The Acro-Cats, a Chicago-based troupe of performing felines, is looking for a tour assistant.




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How Ubernomics are changing the way we work

Ratings have become the new human resources department.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Around the world, girls work while boys play

Girls spend 160 million more hours than boys doing household chores every day, UNICEF finds.




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6 ways to sneak exercise into your workday

Don't just sit at your desk. Find ways to get up and move throughout the day.




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Chocolate taster may be the world's coolest gig

It could be yours if you're a serious chocoholic and willing to relocate.




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Here's a practical way to close the gender wage gap: Flex time

Judging workers' value by time spent at a desk hurts working moms — and companies' bottom lines. Flex time could fix it.



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5 Take Your Dog to Work Day challenges

Allergies, coworkers who are afraid of dogs, pooches that aren't comfortable in new situations are just a few things to consider.




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This robot may be flipping your burgers soon

Miso Robotic's Flippy supposedly frees up fast food workers from 'high pain points' on the job. Could it free them of the job entirely, though?




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'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college

Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college.




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This dream job in Sweden will pay you to do whatever you want

You just need to do your new dream job in Sweden's newest train station.



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Why Monday takes a bite out of Sunday

'Sunday Scaries' are a real source of anxiety for millions of people, but they can be beaten.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Maya Penn: Teen designer, entrepreneur, and activist

This 13-year-old fashion designer, cartoon animator, and activist is committed to making eco-savvy clothing that gives back.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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30 great ways to celebrate Earth Day every day

Don't wait for April 22! Here is a month-long list of eco-awesome activities you can do to celebrate the planet every day.




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SafetyTats gives kids with food allergies an extra layer of protection

Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand.




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9 young inventors who may just save the world

From cleaning up the oceans to finding safer ways to save people after a natural disaster, these kids have big ideas to improve our world.



  • Research & Innovations

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5 ways to get kids into nature photography

Getting kids outside in the great outdoors and teaching them a love for the environment is easy enough. Just hand them a camera.




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One day without plastic. Can you do it?

Take the pledge to go plastic-free on Feb. 21, which has been dubbed Plastic-Free Day.




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4 natural ways to relieve baby's teething pain

Soothe baby's sore gums without toxic tablets, gels and plastic teethers.




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Justice Stevens leaves behind environmental legacy; Kagan may get chance to follow

As Justice John Paul Stevens steps down from the bench, environmentalists remember a "green justice." Though little is known about her environmental positions,




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Will EPA pave the way for cap-and-trade?

The EPA may be the most powerful weapon in the fight for cap-and-trade legislation. The agency fired another shot on Tuesday with the CAIR announcement.




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Week of hard choices may decide energy bill's fate

Will congress study for its final exam, or will it revert to be bad habits and hope for best?




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Kerry may be last hope for price on carbon

By focusing only on the utilities industry, Kerry may be able to get Republican support, but will it cost him votes in his own party?




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Kentucky congressman says no to mountaintop mining

While politicians in Appalachia are taking aim at the EPA, John Yarmuth is patting the agency on the back.




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'Earmarks for ANWR!' says Alaska's Tea Party candidate

Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was one of the few mentions of energy policy during the latest Alaska U.S. Senate Debate.




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Cap-and-trade may never to be heard from again

Nobody likes a loser - and that's just what this energy policy looks like after the midterm elections.




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Conservative says Obama on 'jihad' against greenhouse gases

One climate change skeptic says derailing the EPA's plans to regulate carbon emissions should be a priority for Congress.




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Shop small on Small Business Saturday

Support local small businesses in your area on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Pet playthings: Hiber-Nation '13

Here's a few notable, eco-friendly distractions for antsy pets forced to spend more time indoors due to cruddy weather.




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Spa day: Hiber-Nation '13

With springtime finally in sight, it's time to start thinking about dusting off the cobwebs of winter with the help of at-home spa goodies.




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All 'Merican: Independence Day entertaining gear from the AMDC

Aadd a dash of homegrown design to your Fourth of July blowout with items designed and/or sold by members of the American Design Club.



  • Remodeling & Design

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5 ways to have a greener Christmas

Here are some simple ways to have a more eco-friendly Christmas.




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This Valentine’s Day think both romantic and sustainable

The Rainforest Alliance offers five suggestions for making Valentine’s Day traditions more earth-friendly.




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Diapers made from jellyfish? Researchers say it's a cleaner, more efficient option

Diapers made from jellyfish biodegrade in less than 30 days and soak up twice the mess.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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5 fast facts about the farm bill, including why you may be eating more sushi

Congress finally passed the farm bill. Here are 5 facts to start you on your way to knowing what's actually in it.




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Easy ways to go green

Video: Josh Dorfman, host of "The Lazy Environmentalist," talks with msnbc's Willie Geist about the best ways to go green and protect the environment.




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Jimmy Kimmel introduces Gordon Ramsay to Girl Scout cookies

Find out if the acerbic celebrity chef is impressed.




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There's only way to get over the end of 'Downton Abbey' (and it involves wine)

After a leading role in the final season of "Downton Abbey," Matthew Goode's next gig will be "The Wine Show" with Matthew Rhys.




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Leonardo DiCaprio may save the 'Captain Planet' movie

Previously in development at Sony, the film rights to the eco-superhero are now being jointly pursued by Leo and Paramount.



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After stint on the farm, Daniel Day-Lewis retires from acting

Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis famously went on sabbatical to focus on his family and farming in 2013. Now it's clear he's not coming back.



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Ryan Gosling pays the sweetest tribute to his dearly departed dog

After his dog died, Ryan Gosling took to wearing George's tag.




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Bindi Irwin honors her dad's work on Steve Irwin Day

Bindi Irwin shares heartfelt message about her father and conservation on Nov. 15, which is now Steve Irwin Day.




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Man's subway knitting session pays off big

A photo snapped by singer Frenchie Davis of Louis Boria knitting on the subway drew attention to his business, Brooklyn Boy Knits.



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Comedian Jon Stewart steers lost subway goats in the right direction

Two goats discovered along subway tracks in Brooklyn are on now safely on their way to Farm Sanctuary.




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Wayward NYC farm animals get a helping hand

Animal advocate Tracey Stewart worked with the Farm Sanctuary Emergency Rescue Team to re-home the abandoned animals.




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Why we should remember Doris Day as an animal advocate

Hollywood legend Doris Day was an actress, singer and animal welfare activist.




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22 things you may not know about squirrels

From urban jungles to sprawling prairies, here are some noteworthy facts about these resourceful rodents.




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Happy Darwin Day

Charles Darwin's birthday has become a global holiday for science.



  • Research & Innovations

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Feral cats in Australia kill 7 animals per day

Researchers in Australia strap cameras on feral cats to track their kills.




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(Un) Happy Earth Overshoot Day

Earth Overshoot Day is the day we go into 'nature debt,' utilizing more than the year's supply of water, forest and agricultural resources.



  • Research & Innovations

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Surprising ways animals stock up for winter

From hoarding and scattering nuts to making jerky and taking prisoners, animals use some wild tactics to stay well-fed in winter.