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Clubbing in Jamaica With an Old, Non-Hipster

Devin Galaudet | Posted 05.25.2011

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Devin Galaudet

It was 11PM, well after my bedtime, as the bus pulled to a stop along the "hip strip" in Montego Bay, Jamaica. To some, Friday night had just begun. I, on the other hand, forced myself to stay awake.

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Life Cycle: Burn, Baby, Burn (The Eco Impact of Candles)

Simran Sethi | Posted 05.25.2011

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Simran Sethi

Most candles are made from paraffin wax, which is derived from crude oil. Demand for these products plays into our reliance on fossil fuels.

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