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Married father of two seeks Best Christmas Ever. No presents allowed.
In which our hapless hero does his best to get himself out of the hole he dug when he asked, in front of all the world, that friends and family give his kids nothing for Christmas.
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Umbra’s second helpings: The ultimate guide to consuming wisely
Do the holidays have you feeling frazzled? Check out Umbra's guide on how to streamline your life and still enjoy the heck out of it.
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Hundreds of new winter farmers markets open for the season
There are 52 percent more farmers markets open this winter than there were last winter. Stock up on that kale!
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Move over, Marlboro man — here comes the Marlboro bird!
Smart: Birds use cigarettes to repel mites from their nests. Smarter: They may prefer the brands highest in nicotine.
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How New York’s poor ended up along its vulnerable coast
Decades-old urban planning efforts have resulted in many lower-income New Yorkers living along the city's coastlines.
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Will the devastated monarch butterfly take flight again?
Activists are working to help these cute bugs rise to their former glory.
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This year, make it a DIY Christmas
Grist’s green-living pioneer, the Greenie Pig, has some unconventional ideas for gift-giving this season -- and she needs a little help.
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NYC Mayor Bloomberg calls for climate preparedness, reviews Sandy recovery
The mayor's legacy will be how New York handles the climate crisis. In a big speech this morning, he presented his vision.
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Who loves eating lobsters more than you? Lobsters
Lobsters eating lobsters -- just more proof that the world is going to hell in a handbasket. But If they can just figure out how to make French fries, they can open up a little stand on the pier.
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Words the coal industry doesn’t want to hear: Senator Ashley Judd
Judd, an anti-coal activist as well as an actress, is considering a run against Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). It would be a long shot.
