Internal Carbon Fees Push Microsoft Toward Clean Energy for Its Data Centers
In 2012, Microsoft made a commitment to achieving 100% carbon-neutral operations. To help provide an impetus for this initiative, the...
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Bidding Emojis a Fond Farewell
Emojis - tiny, colored icons representing anything from a smiley face to an eggplant - everyone has seen them in...
French Show About Versailles Hopes to Find American Audience
France's largest TV production of all time hopes to find a home in the United States and throughout the world....
A Naturally-Occuring Amino Acid Could Keep Your Teeth Clean
New research reveals that a naturally occurring amino acid found in many foods can actually break down dental plaque, helping...
Venezuelan Government Raising Wages
Venezuelans are celebrating an announcement by President Nicolas Maduro stating that the minimum wage would be raised for the second...
The Global Demand for AC Is Increasing, Not Because of Temperatures, But Because of Financial Growth
It seems like a vicious cycle: because the earth is getting warmer, more people are turning up their air conditioners;...
Thrift Stores Recycle More Products Than Ever Before
Nonprofit thrift stores and charitable organizations are lowering their standards for accepting donations in order to raise more money. The...
Los Angeles County to Increase Investigations of Wrongful Convictions
With wrongful conviction claims by inmates on the rise, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office will be launching a...
Date Rape Beer Labels Cause Controversy
Budweiser has recently come under fire for labels on its Bud Light beer that many people state promote date rape....
Facebook’s Messenger App Will Start Offering Video Calling Feature
As more social media users began using their smartphones to access friends and acquaintances, Facebook’s Messenger feature became a convenient...
