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Positive Spin is a blog about people working hard to drive change through positive action and those who have made our world a better place. 


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Humanim Improves Baltimore Brick by Brick and Job to Job

Humanim is a not-for-profit in Baltimore, MD who helps those with special needs find jobs. They've also rehabbed an amazing old building for their headquarters. Both missions speak to their belief in the beauty of Baltimore.

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November 05, 2012 /Positive Spin /Comment
work, environment, positive action, enterprise

'Greenest Street in America' is in Chicago

'The Greenest Street in America' is in Chicago?!?! Find out more about photocatalytic cement which eats smog and the innovative solutions for water runoff.​

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October 17, 2012 /Positive Spin /Comment
urban planning, environment, innovation, design

I Want to Ride My Bicycle

Bicycles are coming back in vogue as a mode of transit for many urban dwellers, including myself. Here's a collection of stories on all things bicycle. From safety to innovation.​

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October 09, 2012 /Positive Spin /Comment
environment, positive action, community

LiFX: The Future of the Light Bulb

​LiFX is re-imagining how the light bulb is part of our lives. A bulb that requires no special wiring, can be any color you want, and can be turned off with your smartphone. Nice! Find out more today.

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October 05, 2012 /Positive Spin /Comment
environment, innovation

Top Five Posts From September 2012

​A review of some of the more popular selections from the last month. What are the top five? Find out about some great businesses, birthdays and more!

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September 28, 2012 /Positive Spin /Comment
attitude, environment, month review, positive thought, change, art, enterprise, happiness, beauty, celebration, creativity

Positive Thought: Celebrate Worldwide Park(ing) Day

​Celebrate Worldwide Park(ing) Day today, September 21, 2012.  Read more about how people in my community are doing this and how you too, can have your own parklet.

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September 21, 2012 /Positive Spin /Comment
inspiration, environment, positive thought, creativity, innovation

Sanergy's Plan to Create Cleaner Bathrooms and Energy in Slums

Sanergy is working to make toilets that allow for safer slums.  Find out how. 

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September 05, 2012 /Positive Spin /Comment
sanitation, microfinance, environment, inspiration, innovation
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Positive Thought: Filtration Block

Cool piece on Good.is about a design project from Elaine Tong at the University of Toronto's Responsive Architecture at Daniels (RAD) School.  Called Filtration Block, it's a modular natural air filtration system.  The various plants have the ability to remove toxins from the air and require little in the way of maintenance.  It's a functional terrarium.  Not sure about production or logistics for this, but it's showing some clever thinking.

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August 17, 2012 /Positive Spin /Comment
environment, positive thought, innovation, design

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