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For anyone who has ever struggled to show mom how to upload photos or has spent an hour walking dad through changing his screensaver, relief is within reach. Google on Monday launched TeachParentsTech.org, a new Web site geared toward assisting those who need some help in the technology department. PCMag, 12/14/2010
READ MOREA new human rights project — initiated by George Clooney — will combine satellite imagery analysis and field reports with Google’s Map Maker technology to deter the resumption of war between North and South Sudan. Launched this week, the Satellite Sentinel Project will use satellite imagery analysis and crowd-sourced mapping to monitor the tense border
READ MOREThe best way to beat regret is to get out and live life. Read on for ideas! Huffington Post, 12/21/2010
READ MOREAs college-admission letters roll in over the next few months, how can parents tell whether heading off to campus is the right move for a teen? The idea of high-school grads taking a “gap year” to try out potential careers or broaden their horizons before college is drawing increasing attention. The Wall Street Journal, 12/28/2010
READ MOREWhatever the size of your budget — from $20 to $20,000 — these ideas can help better the lives of others, and your own. Read on to discover various volunteer options, including giving circles, that are especially great for retirees and people who are winding down first or primary careers. The Wall Street Journal, 12/20/2010
READ MORESchools across the country have been holding screenings of “Race to Nowhere,’’ a film that has been inspiring conversations about the effect on children of high expectations to succeed. The documentary seems to suggest that teachers, coaches, and parents should seriously consider refraining from pushing kids too hard to succeed, as the pressure can have
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