A round-up of what we’re reading right now. 

Striving to do better is good for business: environmentally conscious companies have more productive employees. [Via Co.EXIST]

Is soy a “dangerfood”? [Via Greatist]

Culinary collaborations can lead to great things, in this case, spicy hash browns. [Via BGSK]

It’s not just a Mars vs. Venus thing, men and women literally see things differently. [Via National Geographic]

The mysteries of coconut water finally solved. [Via Elephant Journal]

Apples are officially in season, celebrate with these 21 recipes. [Via Ecorazzi]

Why is it that women’s sports are still behind and what can we do about it? [Via The Daily Muse]

Just how do you impress someone with food in the great outdoors? [Via Adventure Journal]

Time to do more with your work space, like grow a garden. [Via Remodelista]

Economic booms and busts take a toll, as showcased in this photo series of abandoned motel pools. [Via Curbed]

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A round-up of what we’re reading right now. 

Worried about Todd Akin? Maureen Dowd says we should also be worried about the rest of the Republicans, calling Paul Ryan a “fresh face on a Taliban creed.” [Via New York Times]

Healthy, delicious, easy. Make your own raw nut butter. [Via Small Kitchen College]

To snip or not to snip? Opting for less circumcision could result in higher U.S. healthcare costs. To the tune of an additional $4.4 billion over the next 10 years [Via TakePart]

Does it matter why women get abortions? [Via The Nation]

If you love quinoa, you’ll love Quinoa: The Movie. [Via Huffington Post]

You might be concerned about fitting into your skinny jeans, but you should be more concerned about whether or not those pants are starving the world. [Via Mother Jones]

Sleep is much more important than you would like to think; it underpins almost every moment of our lives. [Via Brain Pickings]

If the internet is killing storytelling, are photos bringing it back? [Via The Daily Muse]

Sure, you might want to eat like your ancestors, but is it good for you? Paleo diet: the pros and cons. [Via Greatist]

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A round-up of what we’re reading right now. 

When it comes to getting a raise, are women bad at negotiating or are the cards stacked against them even before that? [Via LearnVest]

Addicted to a little something called “lifestyle pornography”? The problem with Pinterest, Tumblr and online curation. [Via New York Times]

Yahoo’s new CEO Marissa Mayer has the opportunity to do lots of things when it comes to marketing to women, let’s just make sure it’s not pink. [Via Forbes Woman]

Deep fried Coca-Cola and beer? Have fair foods gone to far? That’s an easy answer. [Via TakePart]

Just what is an apartment that’s listed as “Bohemian”? [Via Curbed]

Vintage sport posters that embody the spirit of the Olympic Games. We’ll take three. [Via CasaSugar]

Networking and making friends is not the same thing, learn the difference. [Via The Daily Muse]

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A round-up of what we’re reading right now. 

Care for a vacation in Chernobyl? A new book explores the world by visiting some of the globe’s most polluted places. [Via Afar]

Does retail therapy really do anything to make us feel better? As it turns out, you might be better off “underindulging.” [Via LearnVest]

The main seven reasons why you’re unhappy and what you can do about them. [Via Pick the Brain]

What to do when your dream job isn’t so dreamy anymore. [Via The Daily Muse]

Liven up your house so that you’re truly celebrating the summer season. [Via CasaSugar]

You’re planning a dinner party and you just can’t bring yourself to do another taco buffet. Solution? Noodle bar party. [Via Big Girls Small Kitchen]

Ordering food online might seem to be a quick fix for the busy schedule, but it’s actually making you fat and broke. [Via NPR]

With summer in full swing, it might be high time to take on one of these 8 outdoor DIY projects. [Via Curbly]

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