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May 08

Legalize Hempcrete: The Growing Eco-Movement to Build Homes Out of Hemp -


Hemp is energy-efficient, non-toxic, and resistant to mold, insects, and fire.

May 05

There Is No Invisible Hand - Jonathan Schlefer - Harvard Business Review

May 02

So, what if you were cruising along in your giant yacht, only to be abruptly stalled by this: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GOOD Magazine Transparency Ed.) -


By now, most of us are aware that there is a large patch of floating plastic in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. What you may not know is that…

Apr 12

Didn't realize there were earthquakes every day for the past week....Check out this government register of all earthquakes worldwide.

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Feb 04

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Oct 14

Check Your Emotional Baggage in Exchange for a Song - Media - GOOD

Remember GeoCities? Explore a Map of the Vintage Internet Metropolis - Media - GOOD

Oct 13

Can Yelp Help Independent Restaurants Drive Chains Out of Business? - Business - GOOD

Medical Breakthroughs: Scientists figure out how to switch off peanut allergy(via @io9) -

The peanut allergy is one of the eight most common types of food allergies, and the common use of peanuts in a wide range of foods makes it particularly dangerous.

Why Startups Fail? via Visual.ly

Why Startups Fail? via Visual.ly

Multitasking // This is your brain on media… from Visually

Oct 11

"Temporary Marriages" Would Let Couples Opt Out After 2 Years - SLATE -

Til death do us part just got a ‘get out of jail free’ card from the Mexican government, who seeks to create ‘temporary’ marriage of sorts just in case you want a bail out early into the union…. NICE.

Oct 07

Nutrition: 10 Stubborn Food Myths That Just Won't Die, Debunked by Science(via @Lifehacker) -

Every other week, new research claims one food is better than another, or that some ingredient yields incredible new health benefits. Couple that with a few old wives’ tales passed down from your parents, and each time you fire up your stove or sit down to eat a healthy meal, it can be difficult…