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Doctors are being urged to re-think their approach to giving chemotherapy at the end of life, by an independent group.

Posted on November 11th, 2008 under Health and Medicine. Comments: None

Couples who meet in their 30s or 40s are less likely to use condoms than younger counterparts, a study suggests.

Posted on November 11th, 2008 under Health and Medicine. Comments: None

The pictured MSolar (Portable Solar Power Solution) devices by Solzar look like a metal tool box; but, there’s some design going on. They come pre-wired with the appropriate solar panels, balance of system electronics, and batteries. The MSolar product line is suggested for emergency services communication power backup, recreation, emergency power relief, and temporary […]

Posted on November 11th, 2008 under Design and Architecture. Comments: None

This lovely 9,800 square foot gem has been called “One of the Greenest Luxury Homes Ever Built” and ” shows
that high-end real estate can have a small environmental footprint.”
A year ago, Preston at JetsonGreen asked “Are we confusing the words “green,” “sustainable,” “energy efficient,” and “small footprint”? You tell me, is this green? […]

Posted on November 11th, 2008 under Design and Architecture. Comments: None

Welcome to our new “TreeHugger Deals” column, which will run every Tuesday and is exclusively for TreeHugger readers.
This week’s TreeHugger Deals comes to you from To-Go Ware, a company whose mission is to provide consumers the tools to reduce the amount of single-use plastics and other disposable foodware products that are so prevalent and toxic […]

Posted on November 11th, 2008 under Design and Architecture. Comments: None

Lets call recycling what it is- a fraud, a sham, a scam perpetrated by big business on the citizens and municipalities of America. Look who sponsors the National Recycling Coalition: behind America Recycles Day: Coca-Cola, Pepsico, Anheuser-Busch, Coors, Owens-Illinois, International Bottled Water Association, the same people who brought you that other fraud, Keep […]

Posted on November 11th, 2008 under Design and Architecture. Comments: None

Photo via WhiteAfrican
For how much I love technology, I equally love decidedly un-techy stuff. In fact, the more basic it is while maintaining functionality, the cooler it is. And that is just how I feel about the Togolese bottle opener. …

Posted on November 11th, 2008 under Design and Architecture. Comments: None

If you’re as interested in seeing our schools cutting energy costs and their total carbon footprint as Sen. Clinton and the United States Green Building Council are then there’s no doubt you’ll want to get involved with their upcoming series of webinars aimed to help schools across the country get a better idea of just […]

Posted on November 11th, 2008 under Design and Architecture. Comments: None

Charles Jencks called it Adhocism: “the art of living and doing things ad hoc- using materials at hand, rather than waiting for the perfect moment or “proper” approach. As a principle of design, it begins with everyday improvisations, such as bottles for candle holders and tractor seats on wheels for dining chairs.”
Designers are still doing […]

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