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It’s National Vampire Awareness Day!

Jennifer Berry, October 30th, 2008

Today is National Vampire Awareness Day. While we aren't talking about the blood-drinking phantoms of the our favorite scary stories and myths, these "vampires" are just as frightening. "Vampire power," also known as "phantom load," is the electricity that electronics and appliances use while they are turned off or in standby mode. According to Best Buy, the sponsor of National ... read more

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Starbucks Vows to Use 100% Recyclable Cups

Jennifer Berry, October 30th, 2008

Starbucks recently announced its renewed commitment to 13 eco-friendly initiatives as part of its Shared Planet™ program. The coffee giant promised to achieve these goals by 2015, some of which include: Making 100 percent of Starbucks cups to be reusable or recyclable. Increasing in-store recycling. "Greening" all new, company-owned stores by 2010. Responsibly growing and ethically trading 100 percent of the company's coffee ... read more

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RadioShack Begins Online Electronics Trade-in Program

Jennifer Berry, October 30th, 2008

RadioShack recently announced a new, online electronics trade-in program. The RadioShack Online Trade-In Program allows customers to exchange used, portable electronics for a RadioShack gift card.  Items accepted include: Car Audio Head Units Digital Cameras and Camcorders Game Consoles and Media GPS Devices MP3 Players Notebook Computers Wireless Phones Customers can ... read more

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