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"Honey, can you pick up the kids after work today? And don't forget we have our solar party tonight." Solar party? No, this isn't some full-moon-dance-around-in-the-forest type party. This is the modern version of the tupperware party, for those wanting to go green. Sunset Magazine's September issue highlights one family who not only bit the bullet to get panels, but is also throwing parties to get other people to go green.

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Olympics achievement on a per capita basis.

by Eric de Place

Forget the showdown between the United States and China, the real battle was between the Bahamas and Iceland.

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Last night, I touched down just north of Jackson Hole, Wyo., in the Grand Tetons. The landing strip -- the only airport inside of a national park -- lies just within the shadow of the jagged mountain range.

Last night, I touched down just north of Jackson Hole, Wyo., in the Grand Tetons. The landing strip -- the only airport inside of a national park -- lies just within the shadow of the jagged mountain range.

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This October, Green Boroughs will be offering a 4-part sustainability course led by Les Judd. The course will include a green walking tour around Manhattan, presentations by green business leaders, as well as tips on how you too can live sustainability in the big apple.