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NASA's First Obama-Enforced Commercial Space Spend Includes Bezos' Blue Origin

We'd heard that the budget trims would force NASA to include commercial space companies in its operating budget, and the agency has wasted no time at all: It's announced a $50 million investment to boost commercial astronaut ...READ»

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California Architectural Sites Threatened by Closing of State's Parks

California residents are fighting for their right to hike as yet another of the state's institutions is threatened by its ongoing budgetary woes. After a weeks-long standoff between lawmakers and Governor Schwarzenegger over ...READ»

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5 Beers for the Long Weekend, and the Future

It's a good year for environmentally-conscious beer lovers; manufacturers have become  increasingly responsive to consumer demands for sustainable alcohol, and that means it's easier than ever to impress your Memorial Day BBQ ...READ»

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Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Gets Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Just in case you needed any more reason to support Sierra Nevada beer, the brewing company has announced the installation of two ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations for electric vehicles at its Chico, California facility. It's ...READ»

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Sierra Nevada Brewing to Make Car Fuel from Beer Dregs

Soon enough, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. will make more than just tasty beer--it will also manufacture high-grade ethanol fuel from leftover beer yeast. The company announced today that it is partnering with E-Fuel--the inventor of the world's first home ethanol machine--to test portable ethanol refineries at its Chico, California brewery.READ»

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He Builds Company Towns

Barry Ludwig designs cutting-edge office parks. What he tries to create is a sense of community and connection -- which means looking to ancient cities for design principles.READ»

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Lessons for Life

At Garehime Elementary School, in Las Vegas, students have their own currency, postal service, and court system. This "microsociety" teaches more than reading and writing: It teaches life and leadership.READ»

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Next Stop - The 21st Century

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The Secret Life of Grapes

Next time you're in the Bay Area on business, take a weekend to discover the 5 hidden wineries that promise the smallest crowds and the finest bottles.READ»