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- December 15, 2010
Toddlers as young as 3 can be generous, while others are inclined to hog. Here are some techniques for teaching toddlers empathy and generosity. The Wall Street Journal, 10/11/2011
READ MOREIn this commentary and follow-up to yesterday's Wall Street Journal piece written by Amy Hoak on “How to Make a Lowball Offer," Jenny Pesillo offers some helpful tips to home buyers as she ponders what exactly is considered a lowball offer. San Francisco Chronicle blog, 10/10/2011
READ MOREDigital artists take note: your design for the HeadsUP! Times Square Visualization Challenge could be displayed on Broadway on March 12, 2012- World Water Day- as an animated, data-driven indicator that will alert the public to America’s deteriorating groundwater supply. The winning spot will run for one month across 19,000 square feet of prime Time
READ MOREThe controversy over the PSA test has left men in a quandary– Do you have the test? Just how reliable is it? When is watchful waiting warranted? How accurate are biopsies? This week, the United States Preventive Services Task Force is expected to announce its recommendation against routine testing for blood levels of prostate-specific antigen, the
READ MOREOne of the biggest uses of energy in your home is heating and cooling, so it’s important to make sure that all of your ductwork is sealed tightly. According to the American Solar Energy, sealing ducts properly can save the average home up to $140 annually. The Daily Green, 10/7/2011
READ MOREPresident Barack Obama has announced that singer Shakira has been appointed to the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Shakira said, “I am humbled that my philanthropic experience could be helpful or that my voice can be used to amplify the message and work of the President and this commission. Latino youth are
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