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"Great! What's Next?"
Being an intelligent optimist is a discipline that invites us to live in possibility, says Ben Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and co-author of The Art of Possibility. more
Jeremy Affeldt On Homophobia: I Was Wrong
SAN FRANCISCO — When Jeremy Affeldt came to the Bay Area as an opposing player, he refused to leave his hotel room aside from going to and from the ballpark. He was admittedly homophobic. When he joined the San Francisco Giants five years ago, Affeldt… more
What Graduation Speeches Should Say But Don’t
The One Crucial Tip Neglected by Graduation Speeches more
Mattea Kramer: How America Became a Third World Country
2013-2023 Cross-posted with TomDispatch.com The streets are so much darker now, since money for streetlights is rarely available to municipal governments. The national parks began closing down years ago. Some are already being subdivided and sold to th… more
How To Plan An Eco-Friendly Barbecue
Planning a graduation party, family reunion, or just a backyard barbecue with a few friends? Grill up a tasty feast without the big carbon footprint. If you’re planning a Memorial Day cookout, big or small, you’re probably tempted to reach for the old standbys: paper plates, plastic cutlery, canned beverages, and packaged meats. Unfortunately, along [...] more
Nail It: The 4 Least Toxic Nail Polish Brands
With the increased popularity of natural and organic skincare and cosmetic ranges fueled by some well known celebrities even launching their own lines, there has been more attention drawn to the many harmful ingredients in everyday personal care products like nail polish, and the benefits of going ‘chemical free’. Most of us are becoming more [...] more
Behind The Label: The Safe Sunscreen Debate
Not all sunscreens are created equal. Every summer for the past decade, the media has issued staunch advisories reminding consumers to wear sunscreen. But this year, their tone has changed. Studies are showing that not only are many sunscreens filled with potentially harmful chemicals, but also that sunscreen wearers can actually be more susceptible to dangerous [...] more
Wendy Silvers: Tips to Rock Yo Mama Self
There are no limits to the power of the mama. Mother energy is tender, fierce and unceasing. Think of Mother Nature. Today, we are redefining what Mama Power means. You know that you don’t have to be a mama to rock yo mama self, right? In certain cultu… more
Jim Yong Kim: In Africa’s Great Lakes Region, Peace Dividend Must Follow Peace Deal
Africa’s Great Lakes region today has the chance to achieve something that has eluded its war-weary people for several decades. It can silence the guns, boost trust and trade between neighbors, educate millions of out-of-school children, empower women,… more
Toyota to increase lithium-ion battery production for hybrids
TOKYO – Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to increase production of lithium-ion batteries by six times, as the automaker prepares to eventually use them in its flagship Prius gasoline-electric more