• A Field Guide to the Middle-Class U.S. Family0

    The University of California has published a study examining the family life of America's middle-class. Researchers at UCLA are studying the habits of middle-class families, asking intriguing questions like why are American kids so helpless and dependent? The Wall Street Journal, 3/13/2012

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  • A Drive-In Movie Theater for Bikes? It’s Here0

    U.K.-based non-profit education group Magnificent Revolution has introduced bike-powered movie theaters, where the electricity for the screenings is produced by the bicycling audience. Says a representative, "Audiences also learn about energy consumption along the way using a unique display system that shows how much power they are producing." Just ride to the screening on your two-wheeler,

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  • A Diet Rich in Fish May Help the Aging Brain0

    In a study, people with low levels of omega-3s (which are found in fish) had smaller brains and scored lower on memory tests. The Wall Street Journal, 2/28/2012

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  • A Cure That Can Be Worse Than the Illness: Popular Antibiotics May Carry Serious Side Effects0

    Concern is growing over side effects caused by a popular class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. The best known fluoroquinolones are Cipro (ciprofloxacin), Levaquin (levofloxacin) and Avelox (moxifloxacin). In 2010, Levaquin was the best-selling antibiotic in the United States. But by last year it was also the subject of more than 2,000 lawsuits from patients who

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  • A Corporate Spring?0

    By Ed Faruolo Recently, Forbes had a cover story called “Social Power and The Coming Corporate Revolution.” The article was about the advancements in social networking within the work force and how true winning companies are going to be those that embrace vs. battle this “new development.” It is a great article and should give

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  • A Christmas Role Reversal0

    In Racine, Wisconsin, the younger generation helps brighten up the holiday with music, gifts, and smiles as part of a program called “Be a Santa to a senior.” Trees are set up in local shops and decorated with ornaments containing requests from the needy. Volunteers then buy the gifts and deck the halls of local

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