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Chicago’s 110-story Sears Tower is all set to undergo a $350 million green makeover. You’ll see it studded with wind turbines, solar panels and roof gardens. The revolutionary face-lift will enable the tower to be self-reliant as far as its energy..
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Max Blumental reports on The Daily Beast that Sarah Palin may have quit her job today because she was trying to avert a major, yet-to-be-disclosed corruption scandal....
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The crown of the famed New York Statue of Liberty will reopen tomorrow for the first time since September 11th, 2001, and what better day than the celebration of...
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American nuns could be said to have their habits in a twist in the face of two investigations by the Vatican into whether they have come to espouse lifestyles and views...
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The Jackson family has decided to hold a memorial for their late son at Los Angeles’ Staple Center. Jackson died last week from what was probably a strong...
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Alaska Governor and former Republican 2008 vice-president nominee Sarah Palin has decided to resign from her governorship.
The resignation will come at the end of the...
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A Philadelphia man’s accused of using Tarot cards and mysticism to lure three teenage girls into having sex with him.
“He was reading my cards and told me...
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Brad Pitt surely deserves to be there in the green celebs’ list. Well, you may or may not agree to it. Still his foundation, Make It Right, makes him proud in...
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While the onslaught of miserable June weather played havoc with people’s plans and psyches, it has also provided a quiet benefit to many city neighborhoods. Fatal and...
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Amidst the fireworks, the beer and the cookouts associated with the celebration of the 4th of July Independence holiday, it is common to forget why the founders of the...
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Despite about two trillion dollars pumped into banks and the general economy from the government, the United States’ economy continues to shed jobs.
The U.S....
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Gavin Newsom, the mayor of San Francisco, has an emergency button under his desk that was installed 30 years ago after former City Supervisor Dan White entered City...
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The King of Pop still had it.
In defiance of all the critics who called him Wacko Jacko and a has-been, Michael Jackson still put on a show that eluded most artists....
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California, one of the world’s largest economies, has reached the brink. It is a sad day for America for California always promised the “Golden Road”...
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President Obama promised a break from the old Washington ways of permanent campaigning and a president unaccountable to the people. Put aside the lack of...
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With respect to Gov. Mark Sanford, it’s probably always a mistake for a Puritan to visit Latin America. A handsome cardiologist’s son, he married money,...
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It has long been known that Michael Jackson had an inconsiderate stage-dad. Joe Jackson reportedly pushed his son excessively as a young star.
Jackson has long stated...
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For the first time since 1968, a party will command a filibuster proof majority in the Senate.
After several months of recounts and court battles, Democratic...
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Michael Jackson was so distraught over persistent insomnia in recent months that he pleaded for a powerful sedative despite warnings it could be harmful, says a...
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Dreaming of a house that is remarkably awesome? Designed by Touzet studio, the amazing North Bay Road Residence located in Miami Beach, Florida is one such example. The...
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As Iran stumbles deeper into political crisis, with scores of protestors murdered and likely more deaths coming after Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami declared them...
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Eco Factor: Sustainable building for University of Windsor’s Centre for Engineering Innovation.
The engineering students at the University of Windsor will soon be...
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Henry Miller theatre which has been closed since 2004 will soon open in September. So all you theater lovers, prepare yourself for an amazing...
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National Renewable Energy Lab, based in Golden, is about all set to get a new sustainable green office building. It will house a staff of 740 employees of NREL and the...
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Eco Factor: Energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system saves energy.
In present circumstances, every architectural project is expected to embrace as many...
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LEED certification surely has become a big deal with many firms doing all they can to try and achieve a good rating. This just goes to show the kind of eco-awareness...
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Olympics are all about games, fun and people. As more people accumulate, the level of responsibility to spread awareness about eco-friendliness automatically increases!...
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LEED standards have become synonymous with modern green architecture as they tell the consumer how green their homes or offices truly are. I do believe that LEED...
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There is nothing more wonderful and satisfying than compiling a top 10 list of something that you really like and have great variety to choose from. (Maybe there are...
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Dateline May 04, 2008
Calgary, Alberta – Canada
Green people, Earth Sheppard’s, environmentally conscious humans, scientists, religious organizations, humans...
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It seems that some banks across the planet are going greener than they normally do and that is not just the green on the counter. I always thought that the amount of...
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Recycling is no longer cool just because it helps the wounded planet heal but it also has gotten in to a phase where the shades and hues offered by it are as good if...
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The modern caption is not just ‘Let there be light’, but also ‘Let there be light in a green and clean way’. That is exactly the reason why modern lighting...
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Thinking to do your walls this season to complete the look of the house? Vinyl wall coverings are durable enough to go a long way without needing a change but being...
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Portland will soon have a 22 story tower that will house all the crap you’ve been collecting over the years. In an effort to conserve valuable riverfront land the...
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The much talked about turning tower of India will soon become the greenest skyscraper in the country. The 60-story tower is being built up in Mumbai, the trade capital...
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Is it tough to marry sophisticated design with environment friendly atmosphere? Nusta Spa has successfully done it. The spa demonstrates that being ‘green’...
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Congratulations Hilton! The winner of Global Vision Awards for being an “eco-hotel’ Vancouver Washington hotel is also about to grab the Leadership in...
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Eco Factor: Wind-powered facility to serve as the National Children’s Museum in Maryland.
After being homeless for over five years, the National Children’s Museum...
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The new Chipotle Mexican Grill in Gurnee, IL. The six-kilowatt wind turbine will generate a portion of the restaurant’s electrical needs. Photo courtesy Chipotle Mexican Grill
