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Women's influence as campaign donors skyrockets
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May. 1st —
Regardless of whether Hillary Rodham Clinton wins the Democratic nomination, she already has turned presidential politics on its high heel. Clinton - and rival Barack Obama - have managed to convince women who have only flirted with politics before to commit in a very concrete way - through their pocketbooks.
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Reusable totes are hot
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Apr. 15th —
Floating on the wind, littering streets, clogging streams and threatening bird and marine life, the ubiquitous plastic grocery bag has become a symbol of so much that has gone awry in modern life. It may be cheap and it may be convenient, but it exacts a high price in oil consumption, clogged landfills and pollution.
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The sun can power lights, calculators and cellphones
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Apr. 1st —
The push to live green and save money is giving solar-powered gadgets and home systems a boost. Appliances charged by the sun provide an alternative source of energy, especially during power outages and emergencies.
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Brilliant "green" jewelry
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Feb. 21st —
My husband surprised me with a beautiful diamond and sapphire-studded wedding band to commemorate our 25th anniversary. What made the ring even more special was that it was manufactured by a company that crafts its jewelry from recycled gold and earth-friendly gems.
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Boomer finds sense of belonging
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Feb. 10th —
Seventh grader Aspen and empty nester Bonnie Wells have been making beautiful music together for 2.5 years. That's when Wells sent her third, and youngest, child off to college and was approached that same month by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Inc. about volunteering.
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