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Join Boing Boing Science Editor Maggie Koerth-Baker for a Discussion of Coping With the Energy Crisis

Her new book Before the Lights Go Out investigates strategies for conquering the energy crisis before it conquers us.




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'Tesla' of Electric Motorcycles is Carbon Fiber

Norwegian engineering students debut an electric motorcycle made from carbon fiber. They say it will be fast, cheap, and get 100 kilometers to a charge.




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Coastal flooding could cost $1 trillion by 2050, as Task Force warns to prepare for future storms

We've long known that sea level rise caused by global warming would threaten communities along the coasts, but a new study puts a startling figure on the potential damage. Meanwhile, the Hurricane Sandy Task Force releases a report.




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The future of transportation is the bus, the bike and the elevator

Henry Grabar writes a really wonderful article that shows how "a better world is possible."




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Toronto: A lesson in how not to do Vision Zero

I used to say that Vision Zero here was a joke, but now it is, in fact a tragedy.




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IKEA is building a big new store in Vienna with no parking

They say it's the new megatrend: customers without cars.




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Chinese action on Montreal Protocol violators

After evidence that China violated the treaty intended to protect the earth's ozone layer, the country has leapt into action.




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How to store and drink craft beer

German research on trendy craft brews proves how to optimize the craft beer experience




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Bike lanes help motorists be safe

This study provides shocking statistics on unsafe motorist behavior, but aims to give urban planners new tools for safer shared roads




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The complicated and controversial story of Eileen Gray's E.1027 House

It's got everything: “Design, construction, love, betrayal, and eventually murder. Just a typical architectural project.”




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The Little Free Library flourishes in Toronto, Canada

It's a place to get and replace free books, and the architecture is local to each town.




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Farmers are buying old tractors and it is brilliant, here's why

Vintage tractors have become one of the hottest items at farm auctions – it's a trend that should be spread far and wide.




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Zeal Releases Stylish Sunglasses Made from Castor Oil

Zeal Optics Releases Stylish, Sustainable Sunglasses Made from Castor Oil




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3 Insider Tips to Start Thrift-Store Shopping Now

Don't be intimidated by flea markets and thrift stores. Here are three easy ways to start finding affordable vintage fashion now.




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10 reasons why thrift stores are awesome

It's cheap, funky, and recycled. You really can't go wrong with second-hand shopping.




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Joe Fresh creator barely acknowledges Bangladeshi factory collapse during Toronto Fashion Week

Joe Mimran is more concerned with his flow of creative juices than the tragedy.




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How much toilet paper do you REALLY need? Try this calculator

Here's a handy calculator to figure it out, so that you don't have to fill the entire pickup truck with it.




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Why Toronto won't make room for people who walk or bike: Induced demand

Some cities are making space for pedestrians. Others, not so much.




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CES 2013: Powerful Solar Generator Launched by Goal Zero

The Yeti 150 is the latest from Goal Zero, and offers a powerful solution for emergency and off-grid charging.




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State Farm® Teams Up with Canine Expert Victoria Stilwell to Take a Bite Out of Dog Attacks - Video OneTitle

National Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 18-24. Any dog can bite, regardless of breed. Be a responsible pet owner.




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What happens when planning and preparation pay off at a time when you need it the most? - John Peden - #NMClientStory

John Peden - #NMClientStory




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Institutional investors' shifting allocation strategies are driving hedge funds towards new products - EY’s Natalie Deak on how hedge fund managers are pursuing growth

EY’s Natalie Deak on how hedge fund managers are pursuing growth




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November Marks National Pet Cancer Awareness Month - Associates at VPI share their stories in honor of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. [...]

Associates at VPI share their stories in honor of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Find out how you can help #CurePetCancer, visit www.CurePetCancer.com




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EU Must Focus on Getting Better Results From its Spending, say EU Auditors - European Court of Auditors

European Court of Auditors








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Trusting Their Plan and Each Other, Family Faces Down Daunting Cost of Care for Son with Special Needs - “Trust” – The Vollmert Family Story

Trust is critical, especially for a person with autism and their family. Meet the Vollmert family and get a sense of how they approach daily life and planning for a financially secure future with their autistic son, Scott. Learn more: http://u.nm.com/1AQBAsN




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

Rob Riggle Stars alongside Brice Williams in the newest Easter Seals Dixon Center PSA, directed by Jim Fabio with support from Judd Apatow





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THE ONCE AND FUTURE JEWEL OF THE JERSEY SHORE: HISTORIC, MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR REDEVELOPMENT TO RESHAPE, RECLAIM, AND REVIVE ASBURY PARK WATERFRONT - The Asbury Park Waterfront

The Asbury Park Waterfront




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BGC Partners And Cantor Fitzgerald Raise Approximately $12 Million On BGC's Eleventh Annual Charity Day - BGC Charity Day 2015

Dozens of nonprofits, celebrities and BGC partners unite for Charity Day 2015.




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Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Partners Raise Approximately $12 Million on Cantor Fitzgerald's Annual Charity Day - Cantor Fitzgerald Charity Day 2015

Dozens of charities and celebrity ambassadors join Cantor Fitzgerald on their 5th annual Charity Day in New York








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NICB says Oklahoma Efforts Limited Fraud Following 2013 Moore Tornado - Oklahoma Tornado Update

Oklahoma Tornado Update




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Clayton Celebrates a Culture of Craftsmanship - Clayton Factory Family

Clayton home building group team members share their stories of being part of the Clayton manufacturing family.




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Cubbit stores your data with a footprint that is a fraction of the cloud's

Who needs a cloud when you can have a hive?




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The latest in wearables is the Flow air pollution monitor

I want to know what I am breathing and I don't leave home without it.




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Scientists turn stinky durian waste into energy storage

Researchers have developed a method that turns durian into super-capacitors that can charge phones, laptops, and more.




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5 historical conservationists you should know

How well do you know some of history's most influential environmental activists?




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"The Story of Plastic" is a moving film that reveals where plastic comes from – and where it goes

The film exposes a global catastrophe driven by corporate interests.






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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars to Release Commemorative Bottling of S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon and Host Celebratory Events in Honor of the 40th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris - The Judgment of Paris

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Judgment of Paris, which helped to elevate the esteem of American wine worldwide




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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.




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Grime To Shine Power Tour Lets Customers Demo Pressure Washer Cleaning Systems At Local Lowe's Stores, Sponsored By Briggs & Stratton - Briggs POWERflow+ Pressure Washer

Power washing is made even easier with POWERflow+ Technology by Briggs & Stratton. This pressure washer allows you to do deep cleaning, remove mold and mildew and reach second stories.