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50 Shades of Green
By Michael Penny · 11 years ago
It's a powerful piece of pop culture, the book 50 Shades of Gray. How powerful? Forty million copies sold -- so far! But let's ask a more hopeful question. How might our world change if ...
Recycling Mattresses
By Michael Penny · 11 years ago
Many chemicals used in the production of most mattresses have harmful consequences. During manufacture, some affect the health of factory workers, and others are discharged into eco-systems around the plant. While a mattress is in ...
Resolution: Take Sleep Disorders Seriously
By Michael Penny · 12 years ago
If you wake up after a full night’s sleep feeling exhausted, you might have one. If you can’t get to sleep without a prescription, you might have one. If you fall asleep readily but wake ...