Monthly Archives: December 2009
Child Development and the Role of Magical Thinking
I really enjoyed this article in the Wall Street Journal about how kids learn to tell what is real and what is imaginary, despite “evidence” for both potential outcomes. For years, imagination was thought of as a way for children
Child Development and the Role of Magical Thinking
I really enjoyed this article in the Wall Street Journal about how kids learn to tell what is real and what is imaginary, despite “evidence” for both potential outcomes. For years, imagination was thought of as a way for children
Bodies on Display
Who says a size 12 doesn’t look as good as a size 0? The picture above is just part of a spread shot by Terry Richardson for V Magazine. The magazine will be on newsstands January 14, but for now
Bodies on Display
Who says a size 12 doesn’t look as good as a size 0? The picture above is just part of a spread shot by Terry Richardson for V Magazine. The magazine will be on newsstands January 14, but for now
LeBron + Kobe + Reindeer
This whole series is brilliant.
LeBron + Kobe + Reindeer
This whole series is brilliant.
American Information Consumption
A report published Wednesday by the University of California, San Diego, calculates that American households collectively consumed 3.6 zettabytes of information in 2008. The paper — entitled “How Much Information?” — explores all forms of American communication and consumption and
American Information Consumption
A report published Wednesday by the University of California, San Diego, calculates that American households collectively consumed 3.6 zettabytes of information in 2008. The paper — entitled “How Much Information?” — explores all forms of American communication and consumption and
Asia-based Airlines Continue to Pamper Flyers
There is no paying for a pillow and blanket in this part of the world! I found this article about how the airline industry in Asia is responding to current economic challenges quite interesting. As a potential customer, I would
Asia-based Airlines Continue to Pamper Flyers
There is no paying for a pillow and blanket in this part of the world! I found this article about how the airline industry in Asia is responding to current economic challenges quite interesting. As a potential customer, I would
A College Degree: What Is It Good For?
Some helpful numbers that bring to life the tangible and the less tangible differences between college graduates and other adults in the population. I got these from an article in the WSJ that examined the monetary value of college degrees.
A College Degree: What Is It Good For?
Some helpful numbers that bring to life the tangible and the less tangible differences between college graduates and other adults in the population. I got these from an article in the WSJ that examined the monetary value of college degrees.
Bandits Hang Out at the Airport
Be extra vigilant as you travel this season and think twice before you stuff something in your check-in bag. More of them are going missing. Airlines say baggage theft is rare among the millions of passengers who fly each year,
Bandits Hang Out at the Airport
Be extra vigilant as you travel this season and think twice before you stuff something in your check-in bag. More of them are going missing. Airlines say baggage theft is rare among the millions of passengers who fly each year,
Impact of Joblessness
Joblessness has wreaked financial and emotional havoc on the lives of many of those out of work, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll released yesterday. The full study results, with tables intact, can be found here. More than
Impact of Joblessness
Joblessness has wreaked financial and emotional havoc on the lives of many of those out of work, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll released yesterday. The full study results, with tables intact, can be found here. More than
Hi Mom, I’m Home!
Ten percent of adults younger than 35 told the Pew Research Center that they had moved back in with their parents because of the recession. Among 18-24 year olds, the activity is most acute. 56 percent of men and 48
Hi Mom, I’m Home!
Ten percent of adults younger than 35 told the Pew Research Center that they had moved back in with their parents because of the recession. Among 18-24 year olds, the activity is most acute. 56 percent of men and 48
Who’s Been a Good Kitty?
A poll conducted in October by The Associated Press and Petside.com, an Internet pet store and veterinary Web site, found that even though 93 percent of Americans said they would spend less than last year on holiday gifts, or about
Who’s Been a Good Kitty?
A poll conducted in October by The Associated Press and Petside.com, an Internet pet store and veterinary Web site, found that even though 93 percent of Americans said they would spend less than last year on holiday gifts, or about
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