Sears Tower Name Change is Official
from AP the Chicago Sun-Times
 Known as the Sears Tower since it opened in 1973, the tallest building in the United States is set to change its name to Willis Tower. The London-based insurance brokerage Willis Group Holdings made the name change official with a ceremony at the downtown Chicago skyscraper. Willis is leasing 140,000 square feet and moving 500 employees to the building. More 
Tools for Tweets
from The Wall Street Journal
Twitter is changing the way small businesses market themselves. Now a host of software companies are trying to change the way small businesses use Twitter. These companies are flooding the Web with thousands of tools—many of them free of charge—that simplify a number of common tasks on the microblogging service. Some software, for instance, lets you automatically search for Twitter posts, known as tweets, that mention your company. Other programs let you easily organize the tweets that you follow, or manage how multiple employees use a single Twitter account. More
Futuristic London Bridge Sprouts Solar Powered Vertical Farm
from Inhabitat
Recently Chetwood Architects unveiled a stunning proposal for a futuristic London Bridge that sprouts a towering vertical farm in the midst of the Thames River. The bridge’s solar-powered spires are crowned with wind turbines and house a self-sufficent organic farm and commercial center that takes advantage of renewable energy generation, efficient use of water, solar heating and natural ventilation. More
Eco-Friendly Wall Coatings Reflect Well on Green Building Project
from GreenerBuildings
Eco-friendly exterior wall coatings that incorporate heat reflective technology helped a Florida office building earn a LEED®-Gold green rating and won the project recognition from an industry magazine. More
Early Bird Deadline Ends July 17— register for IFMA’s World Workplace 2009 Conference & Expo Today!
Workplace professionals from around the world will meet in Orlando, Fla., to analyze the trends and new products impacting today’s built environment during the International Facility Management Association’s World Workplace 2009 Conference & Expo, Oct. 7-9 at the Orange County Convention Center.
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Who's Typing Your Password?
from Technology Review
Passwords can be one of the weakest links in online security. Users too often choose one that's easily guessed or poorly protected; even strong passwords may need to be combined with additional measures, such as a smart card or a fingerprint scan, for extra protection. More
Dubai’s Tallest Tower May be Done by Year-end
from The Denver Post
The Middle Eastern developer building the world's tallest skyscraper vowed to complete the tower by year's end, though the exact date remains uncertain. Completing the spindly 2,600-foot structure would give Emaar Properties and Dubai a significant public relations boost at a time when both are reeling from a severe property slump exacerbated by the global recession. More
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Product Showcase: LogiSon Acoustic Network
 More than 70 percent of employees say they would be more productive if their workplace was quieter. The LogiSon Acoustic Network increases speech privacy and reduces disruptions by introducing a masking sound that makes conversations and noises more difficult, or impossible, to hear. It’s a cost-effective method of improving overall acoustic comfort. More info
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U.S. and China Team Up on Cleantech Research
from Reuters
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu has inspired hand-wringing among some companies and trade groups in recent months with calls for the international community to take a “very collaborative” approach to improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Department of Energy offered a first glimpse of how Chu’s vision of collaborative cleantech innovation will really unfold, announcing plans to develop a new U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center, starting with a total of US$15 million in funding (split equally) from the two governments. More
Can Wind Farms Change the Weather?
from The Washington Post
Large-scale wind farms, consisting of hundreds to thousands of wind turbines spread over large areas for generating electricity, are likely to play an increasingly important role in providing a climate-friendly source of energy. Unlike power plants that burn oil, coal or natural gas, wind power requires no fuel, emits no pollution and produces neither carbon dioxide nor any other greenhouse gas. More
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A Sustainable New Orleans Slowly Rises in Katrina’s Wake
from The New York Times
People are finally seeing a bright side to the catastrophic damage done four years ago by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The city is being rebuilt slowly as what many hope will be a clean, green model for the nation. More
New York City Hails New Eco Landmark
from Building Design & Construction
Manhattan’s newest landmark building, the Bank of America Tower, has become a symbol of both the city's hope for a recovery from last year’s financial crash and its push to become the United States' greenest city. More
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 U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Specialists serve America’s diplomatic efforts overseas, providing specialized skills and expertise. Facility Managers apply leadership and managerial skills to provide building-related services, oversee physical resources and direct asset management operations within a country. For qualifications and to apply, visit www.careers.state.gov/fm09.
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