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Project Masiluleke uses mobile technology to combat HIV-AIDS and TB in South Africa

Project Masiluleke uses mobile technology to combat HIV-AIDS and TB in South Africa October 19, 2009 | Posted in Health and Wellness

Project Masiluleke is an effort designed by PopTech, a global network whose goal is to "accelerate the positive impact of world changing people, projects and ideas" to address HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis in South Africa through the power of mobile technology.

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Rooftop wind turbines designed for the home

Rooftop wind turbines designed for the home October 19, 2009 | Posted in Solar & Energy

A new renewable energy resource for the home.

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Revolutionary water filtration system designed to save lives

Revolutionary water filtration system designed to save lives October 19, 2009 | Posted in Environment and Society

Inventor and water-treatment expert Michael Pritchard watched the devastating 2004 Asian tsunami and hurricane Katrina in 2005 leave many without clean drinking water. In the wake of these horrific natural disasters, he developed the Lifesaver bottle.

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New York City aims to improve public health with campaign against soda

New York City aims to improve public health with campaign against soda October 5, 2009 | Posted in New York, Environment and Society

New York City has unveiled a new ad campaign encouraging people to put down sodas, sugary juices and sports drinks, store-made coffee drinks, and other beverages laden with sugar and high fructose corn syrup in an effort to educate New Yorkers on calorie consumption.

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A good kind of group think builds sustainable small businesses

A good kind of group think builds sustainable small businesses October 5, 2009 | Posted in Environment and Society

Ernesto Sirolli taps into the collective genius of communities.

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Because you're worth it

Because you're worth it October 5, 2009 | Posted in Cosmetics & Perfume

Consumer power and legislation have spurred cosmetics firms to devise new ways to assess their products for safety. Welcome to the end of animal testing.

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Trees: The ultimate symbol of service to others

Trees: The ultimate symbol of service to others September 29, 2009 | Posted in Environment and Society

A brisk burst of air waves off the humidity revealing strong, powerful, majestic trees. Against the crisp blue, trees in the city reach into the sky providing a service for the community like none other.

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Vitamin Angels combats malnutrition with nutritional supplements

Vitamin Angels combats malnutrition with nutritional supplements September 29, 2009 | Posted in Vitamins, Herbs, Supplements

How giving every child basic nutrition may provide a starting point for tackling Africa's other challenges.

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Nonprofits seek creative alternatives to weather down economy

Nonprofits seek creative alternatives to weather down economy September 22, 2009 | Posted in Environment and Society

As the nonprofit sector adjusts to a rough economy, more groups are turning to Grassroots.org for solutions.

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How to Clean Up a Compact Florescent Lamp light bulb

How to Clean Up a Compact Florescent Lamp light bulb September 22, 2009 | Posted in Recycling & Reusing

You know the old joke... how many (fill in the blank) does it take to change a light bulb? Well, the real question is: How many people does it take to clean up a broken CFL.

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