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Eco Factor: Sustainable house powered by solar energy.
Competing for the first time in the Solar Decathalon, students at Rice University have developed a zero-energy house that they call the “Ze-Row Energy House.” Armed with solar panels and a.
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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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The Coca-Cola Company has always been focused on ensuring its packaging sustainability for decades. In 2007, it had launched a new plastic bottle for its cola drinks...
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Conceptualized by System Design Studio, this project recreates a garden of lotus flowers that borders the river Hang Gang, Seoul. Symbolizing beauty and purity, the...
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Eco Factor: Portable garden to tempt homeowners to go green.
For eco-minded homeowners who always cursed the lack of space as the only hurdle in their walk to the...
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Eco Factor: Sustainable school building constructed from natural materials.
Group Phi has just finished constructing the first military school for girls in Pune,...
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Eco Factor: Sustainable polar station opens in Antarctica.
Scientists have shown that solar and wind energy don’t just work well in the tropical landscapes by...
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Eco Factor: House design making use of sustainable materials and renewable energy.
Reid Jubb Brown Architects have shown that going green doesn’t always mean...
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Eco Factor: Sustainable tower houses sky gardens and wind turbines.
Gensler architects have announced a sustainable tower that at 632 meters will be the tallest tower...
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There have been numerous eco-friendly air conditioners we have seen and talked of in the past. The world is looking for greener ways of survival, and Ice Energy’s Ice...
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Design Status: The Bubbletecture H is already built in Japan and has received rave reviews.
Insight: Shuhei Endo has designed the Bubbletecture H, which stands out in...
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How would you like it if you knew how much water you have been consuming? If you could track your water consumption it may not only help you cut down unnecessary...
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Many of us require a well designed living space that could double up as office or home. The Kitahaus Pod is designed as a stand-alone accommodation or temporary office....
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Sustainable products being the keyword these days, designers have been trying hard to create innovative products that are not only green and sustainable but also...
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The clock is ticking. On Wednesday, I am to shoot a segment for the Sust Enable film project in which I construct a draft box (alternative to a refrigerator), solar...
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The Great Wall of China is probably one of the most sustainable human constructions ever, without wasting natural resources and using pure human toil. Now China has...
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With sustainability and going green being the keywords today, it shouldn’t surprise us if we read that a student from Queensland University of Technology, Ms Kate...
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As with the case of most companies these days, Adidas seems to be going ‘green’ too. There was a time when ‘green’ meant envy, well now it is...
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MGM MIRAGE, the most prominent developers in the world bring you City Center, a green project designed to be one of the greatest metropolitan of the world. Programmed...
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Noxious fumes, dust, irritants, vehicular smoke, urban heat island effect; these are the combined result of bad public transportation and high usage of personal...
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Being raised in the women’s movement and being a strong supporter of Hilary Clinton for president www.hillaryclinton.com “Equality” for me means equal pay, equal...
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