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Green Moral Licensing

The danger is “moral licensing,” or the idea that one’s self-perception of being a good person will make one less inclined to perform good actions in the future.

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The Epidemic of Abuse

When the video of Ray Rice assaulting his wife went viral, it opened up some much needed dialogue.

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Smart Sustainability

If my dog bit me in 1990, it doesn’t necessarily mean your dog will bite you in 2015. And no matter how high you got as a youth, it’s quite possible I’m drug-free. Yet this logic is seldom applied to sustainable living.

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Statutory Rape

Now Brad can be sentenced for up to two years in juvenile detention for his pretend oral sex session. And for what? Some imagined desecration?

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Swan Song For Summer (In Retrospect)

It has been a summer of hardship and loss, despite all the fun in the sun many of us have had.

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Making Cents In The Music Industry

So earlier last week, U2 released their newest album, “Songs of Innocence,” to every iTunes user for free. Yes, if you haven’t checked your “purchased” tab on iTunes you’ll find their album waiting to be downloaded.

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13 Years Gone

Third period Earth Science class, at Ramay Jr. High School. That’s where I was on 9/11.

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What’s so Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding?

The only reason why I think that we think that we still think war is necessary is that we are still barbarians.

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Willing Workers on Organic Farms

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, or Willing Workers on Organic Farms (used interchangeably) has been a popular way for people to travel, gain work experience, do internships, or start a career in agriculture.

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The Loss Of The Most Distinct Face In Comedy

Rivers was a pioneer for women in comedy, and, love her or leave her, there was no denying her impact on that world.