• This is the most important lesson you can teach your kid0

    New York Post writer Mackenzie Dawson makes the case for why teaching children empathy is vital for their well-being–perhaps now more than ever.

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  • This is how a happy workforce can transform a company

    This is how a happy workforce can transform a company0

    Why should you care if your employees are happy? Here’s one good answer: “Happy workers are better workers. Positive workplaces have higher levels of engagement which goes directly to performance and productivity, innovation and creativity, team work and collaboration,” explains Timothy Sharp, founder of The Happiness Institute, an Australian based corporate consulting organization. What he also says should come as no surprise: “Positive organizations attract and keep better employees far more effectively. Ultimately, all of this adds up to greater profitability.”

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  • Thirteen-year-old author writes own success story0

    Jake Marcionette loves writing so much that he was able to publish his own book, and he’s only 13 years old! In Just Jake, Marcionette takes on a humorous tone to explain what it’s like to be a student in middle school in Ponte Vedra, Florida, sharing some of the challenges he’s faced and how he avoided becoming a victim of bullying.

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  • Think twice before sealing your driveway0

    Scientists have discovered that the coal tar used in most driveway sealants causes pollution to streams, lakes, and maybe even your own home. Rainwater runoff is the greatest source of pollution to most rivers, streams, and lakes, due to the fact that many small sources of pollution mesh together to create big problems that can

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  • Think Twice Before Composting Lint0

    Next time you do laundry, think about the pollution you may be causing. A new study by Mark Browne from the University College of Dublin suggests that the lint from laundering synthetic fabrics like polyester produces synthetic lint and could produce nearly 2,000 micro-fibers of plastic pollution. Although the health risks are still unclear, Browne

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  • Think positive: how to conquer self-loathing and negativity0

    You can make progress on your resolution to be more positive in 2011 by tackling your addiction to negative self-talk — you know, that “I’m so worthless” stinkin’ thinking that keeps you mired in a swamp of negativity. Chicago Sun-Times, 1/12/2011

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