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A year ago, James Hamblin quit showering. What's he doing now?

The Atlantic writer challenged the notion that scented means clean.




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Study shows that electric hand dryers do a great job of concentrating bacteria and spraying it all over your hands

But paper towels are four times as bad for the environment. What's a treehugger to do?




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Your tea towels could be full of icky bacteria ... but there's no need to panic

Bacteria is found everywhere, but it's how you handle it that matters most.




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Study finds that owning a car is bad for your health

We all knew that, but this study is randomized.




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Stockholm Declaration calls for Vision Zero, lower speed limits; USA says drop dead

Over 80 countries have signed up to make our roads safer. Only one dissented.




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Court rules Heathrow expansion illegal, says climate crisis should have been considered

The political football that is the third runway gets kicked down again.




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Air quality hasn't been this good in decades. How can we keep it this way?

More people die from COVID-19 when they live with polluted air. Can we learn from this crisis and clean it up?




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CES 2013: The World's Largest Electronics Tradeshow, Buddhism, and the Illusion of Choice

We have more choices than ever in the consumer electronics sector, but at what cost does all this "choice" come?




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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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The Internet of Things knows where you are and what you are doing

It's the buzzword at CES this year, and Mother raises questions about the kinds of issues we are going to have to face.




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At CES: 3D printing grows up, but still looking for the killer app

It was more about evolution than revolution as printers get cheaper and easier to use.




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Survey: How do you BBQ?

It is a burning issue; Is the barbeque bad for the planet? Heidi Sopinka of the Globe and Mail makes some interesting points (read article here) that we missed in our earlier posts on this subject. Canadian barbecue champ Rockin' Ronnie Shewchuck goes




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'Empty' Spaces are Full of Life in Berlin -- For Now

In the crowded heart of Istanbul lies a secret garden. Actually, there are probably at least a few, but the one I had the pleasure




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How to make a seriously awesome veggie burger

Who needs meat when you pack this much flavor and texture into a bean or lentil patty?






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International Automakers Now Account for 45% of U.S. Auto Production and 59% of U.S. Vehicle Sales - Redefining the American Auto Industry

Redefining the American Auto Industry. - The Growing Impact of International Automakers on the U.S. Economy.




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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

Barclaycard Arrival Plus now with EMV






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NASA Federal Credit Union Announces New Zero Down, No PMI Family Mortgage - Video OneTitle

Bill White, VP of Real Estate Lending for NASA FCU, speaks to current housing market conditions, as well as the new Family Mortgage and other options from NASA FCU.




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Survey Finds Gap Between Home Protection Concerns And Consumer Actions - Kristin Chenoweth Protect It Or Lose It Video

Kristin Chenoweth teamed up with Allstate to quiz homeowners on the value of the possessions in their home - see what they know, and don't know!




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T. Rowe Price: Boys And Girls Not Equally Prepared For Financial Future - T. Rowe Price Survey Key Findings

T. Rowe Price Survey Key Findings




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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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U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, and the Ad Council Launch New Public Service Ads to Reach Struggling Homeowners - Get mortgage help. This is why. MakingHomeAffordable.gov :60

Get mortgage help. This is why. MakingHomeAffordable.gov :60





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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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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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Nominate your Community NOW for a Chance to Win a $25,000 Grant - Join State Farm Neighborhood Assist to help improve neighborhoods with a $25k grant

Join State Farm Neighborhood Assist to help improve neighborhoods with a $25k grant








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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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ITC Energizes Thumb Loop Transmission Line - capable of delivering 5,000 MW of low-cost wind energy across Michigan - Thumb Loop VNR

The Thumb Loop system is designed to meet the maximum wind energy potential of Michigan’s Thumb region as well as contribute to regional system reliability and facilitate wholesale market competition.






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Hate your job? Pack it up, pack it in - it's time to head out West - Monster and Brandwatch break down exactly how Americans are feeling about their jobs

Monster and Brandwatch break down exactly how Americans are feeling about their jobs.





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The Clayton Built™ "Patriot" Home Available to Homeowners - The Patriot

The Patriot offers modern amenities along with brand-name appliances. For each unit sold, Clayton will donate $100 to Hope for the Warriors®.









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

Oklahoma Tornado Update