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Few standards apply to quality of marijuana,because the federal government considers all use illegall

2012-02-13T22:49:00.003+07:00

Testing pot in a legal vacuum - Few standards apply to quality of marijuana, because the federal government considers all use illegal.The tech broke the bud of marijuana into small flakes, measuring 200 milligrams into a vial. He had picked up the strain, Ghost, earlier that day from a dispensary in the Valley and guessed by its pungency and visible resin glands that it was potent.Mark Raber

Culinary Center Set in West Lombok

2012-02-08T19:35:00.001+07:00

Culinary Center Set in West Lombok - The West Lombok administration in West Nusa Tenggara province will build a culinary center at a street heading to the Lombok International Airport to create new economic knots. "Traffic around the Lombok International airport is relatively intensive, therefore the people who leave the region may wish for a restaurant or souvenir shop," Head of Industrial and

Marijuana questions dominate White House online chat -- again

2012-02-06T22:19:00.006+07:00

Marijuana questions dominate White House online chat - again -- President Obama's live, online chat slated for Monday afternoon is intended to focus on issues raised during last week's State of the Union address -- but his online audience seems to be much more interested in marijuana policy.Following Mr. Obama's State of the Union address, the White House invited voters to submit questions to the

Pot Smoking Better for Your Lungs Than Cigarettes

2012-02-06T22:13:00.002+07:00

Pot Smoking Better for Your Lungs Than Cigarettes - Pot smokers have been claiming it for years, from the hemp-necklaced throngs at Phish concerts to the vaporizing-intellectuals of the Upper West Side. And now there’s a study to prove it. Smoking pot is better than smoking tobacco—and it might even improve your lung capacity. Conducted by the University of Alabama Birmingham and U.C.–

Why doesn’t anyone in Washington take marijuana legalization seriously?

2012-02-06T22:01:00.006+07:00

Not That Kind of Smoke-Filled Room - Why doesn’t anyone in Washington take marijuana legalization seriously? - Potheads had high hopes for President Obama’s Google+ hangout on Monday. The Web superpower had invited citizens to submit questions for the president via YouTube, and it encouraged people to vote on the questions they’d like Obama to answer in a live video chat. The results: 18 of the

We mated with Neanderthals. Can we breed with other animals, too?

2012-02-06T17:26:00.003+07:00

We mated with Neanderthals. Can we breed with other animals, too? - Last week, scientists announced that the human gene pool seems to include DNA from Neanderthals. That suggests that humans interbred with their primate cousins at some point before the Neanderthals went extinct about 30,000 years ago. Could we mate with other animals today?Probably not. Ethical considerations preclude definitive

A 21-year-old Palestinian woman has told authorities she was locked in a bathroom for the past decade by her father, who let her out only in the dead

2012-01-24T21:27:00.003+07:00

A 21-year-old Palestinian woman has told authorities she was locked in a bathroom for the past decade by her father, who let her out only in the dead - A 21-year-old Palestinian woman has told authorities she was locked in a bathroom for the past decade by her father, who let her out only in the dead of night so she could clean their house."People are monsters," Baraa Melhem said her father

Michael Jackson Songs Inspired By Robert Burns Donated To Scottish Museum By David Gest

2012-01-20T21:32:00.000+07:00

Michael Jackson Songs Inspired By Robert Burns Donated To Scottish Museum By David Gest - An album of unheard Michael Jackson songs inspired by Robert Burns has been donated to a Scottish museum by the late singer’s friend David Gest.Burns’s work has been influencing poets and writers – not the mention an traditional annual supper in Scottish homes - since the turn of the 19th century, but

Blogging Helps Socially Awkward Teens

2012-01-18T13:40:00.001+07:00

Blogging Helps Socially Awkward Teens - The teen years can be emotionally difficult, but blogging can help adolescents to open up and become more socially confidentBlogging is often considered self-indulgent and the Internet a threat to teenage mental health. But a new study finds that adolescents with social problems who blog may benefit from the added social connectivity.Previous research

Foods Can Trigger Same Urge to Indulge as Drugs

2011-04-07T15:35:00.003+07:00

Foods Can Trigger Same Urge to Indulge as Drugs - Seeing a milkshake can activate the same areas of the brain that light up when an addict sees cocaine, U.S. researchers said on Monday.The study helps explain why it can be so hard for some people to maintain a healthy weight, and why it has been so difficult for drugmakers and health experts to find obesity treatments that work."If certain foods

Want to win the battle of the bulge? A good night's sleep will help you stick to your diet

2011-03-31T13:54:00.003+07:00

Want to win the battle of the bulge? A good night's sleep will help you stick to your diet - Forget punishing gym sessions and miserable meals. The best way to trim a tubby tummy could be to sleep on it.A study has found that a good night’s rest is a key factor in the battle of the bulge.Men and women who had at least six hours’ sleep a night and coped well with the stresses of everyday life

Snakes on a plane: Smugglers arrested with 40 pythons in their hand luggage

2011-03-28T15:34:00.005+07:00

Snakes on a plane: Smugglers arrested with 40 pythons in their hand luggage - Two men were arrested trying to smuggle 40 snakes onto a plane in their hand luggage yesterday. They were stopped after airport security officials in Jakarta found the animals when the bags were passed through security scanners Although the reticulated pythons were sedated, officers still said the reptiles could

A Lasting Legacy, 100 Years Later

2011-03-28T12:41:00.003+07:00

A Lasting Legacy, 100 Years Later - Death on the job was a routine hazard for American workers a century ago. About 100 workers, on average, died every day as mines collapsed, ships sank, trains crashed and factories burned. Nearly all of them are long forgotten.But not the victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist fire. Events marking the 100th anniversary of that disaster in New York City have been

Seeking smooth skin? Seeking smooth skin? Go for a thermage experience

2011-02-24T21:42:00.002+07:00

Seeking smooth skin? Seeking smooth skin? Go for a thermage experience - Beauty care would become an increasingly technology driven industry,” predicted Ed Artzt, a Procter & Gamble Chief Executive, in 1992. This is true for the multibillion dollar business of creams, hair products and perfumes in which major companies are investing colossal sums on research. It is also true for the lucrative

Woes of a childless couple

2011-02-16T19:39:00.002+07:00

Woes of a childless couple - As friends, siblings, and co-workers effortlessly become pregnant and deliver babies that become the centre of their lives and conversations, an infertile woman and her partner often feel defeated and alone. Infertility and isolation are soul sisters, says University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UI-UC) professor Constance Hoenk Shapiro. Shapiro's new book

Zsa Zsa Gabor is ill after surgery

2011-02-02T20:05:00.002+07:00

Zsa Zsa Gabor is ill after surgery – Zsa Zsa Gabor has a high fever, fluid in her lungs, an infection that developed after her recent leg amputation, and hasn't recognized anyone since the surgery, leading doctors to say she probably suffered a stroke, her husband said Tuesday.Frederic Prinz von Anhalt was at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center with his wife as doctors worked to stabilize her in

We ARE alone: Despite discovering more planets, the chances of finding ET are unlikely

2011-01-24T17:01:00.003+07:00

We ARE alone: Despite discovering more planets, the chances of finding ET are unlikely, says astronomer - Still waiting for little green men to make contact? Don’t hold your breath. A leading astronomer has concluded there probably aren’t any aliens out there – meaning we are entirely alone in the universe. Even though there may be tens of thousands of other distant planets similar in size to

Bah gum! Baby boy born with two perfect front teeth

2011-01-17T20:41:00.004+07:00

Bah gum! Baby boy born with two perfect front teeth - A baby boy surprised his first-time parents when he was born with two fully-formed FRONT TEETH.Most babies six months to a year to grow their first teeth but Oliver James had two pearly whites from the start.His parents Joanne Jones, 31, and Lee, 32, said they have already booked their son's first dentists appointment. First time parents

The miracle of natural birth

2011-01-13T13:59:00.001+07:00

The miracle of natural birth - Aisha Al Hajjar, a certified instructor from the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth, is currently in the Kingdom teaching expectant women how to prepare themselves for natural birth. The term “natural birth” was coined by obstetrician Grantly Dick-Read upon publication of his book, “Natural Childbirth,” in the 1930s."Natural Childbirth”

Whopping Celestial Baby Boom Revealed in Early Universe

2010-12-17T21:14:00.002+07:00

Whopping Celestial Baby Boom Revealed in Early Universe - A second look at a group of massive young galaxies 11 billion light-years away has revealed these juvenile giants in the throes of a celestial baby boom, birthing stars at an astonishing scale and rate.The new glimpse of such a productive early universe — seen as it looked 3 billion years after the Big Bang — may change the way scientists

Contraception could be free under health care law

2010-11-02T11:15:00.002+07:00

Contraception could be free under health care law - Fifty years after the pill, another birth control revolution may be on the horizon: free contraception for women in the U.S., thanks to the new health care law.That could start a shift toward more reliable — and expensive — forms of birth control that are gaining acceptance in other developed countries.But first, look for a fight over social

Horror disease hits Uganda

2010-10-27T20:21:00.002+07:00

Horror disease hits Uganda – A disease whose progression and symptoms seem straight out of a horror movie but which can be treated has killed at least 20 Ugandans and sickened more than 20,000 in just two months.Jiggers, small insects which look like fleas, are the culprits in the epidemic which causes parts of the body to rot. They often enter through the feet. Once inside a person's body, they

How car dealers make you think you're getting a good deal

2010-10-15T22:04:00.002+07:00

How car dealers make you think you're getting a good deal - Showroom shenanigans to coerce consumers into buying cars were outlined in a Which? Car magazine report today.Experts and industry insiders revealed the tricks of the trade, with the magazine giving tips for would-be buyers to get round the salesmen's hype.If you've bought a car recently, you may be kicking yourself. Nice little

Stonehenge skeleton came from Mediterranean

2010-09-30T21:27:00.004+07:00

Stonehenge skeleton came from Mediterranean — A wealthy young teenager buried near Britain's mysterious Stonehenge monument came from the Mediterranean hundreds of miles away, scientists said Wednesday, proof of the site's importance as a travel destination in prehistoric times.The teen — dubbed "The Boy with the Amber Necklace" because he was unearthed with a cluster of amber beads around his

Autism detected in voice of children

2010-07-26T17:18:00.002+07:00

Autism detected in voice of children - Autism could be detected in children by analysing their voices, according to a new study.Toddlers with the developmental disorder pronouce words differently to their healthy peers which can be picked up by a new automated vocal analysis system created by scientists.The device called LENA (Language Environment Analysis) could lead to the screening for autism

Genes Tied to Hair Loss Disorder

2010-07-01T20:05:00.001+07:00

Genes Tied to Hair Loss Disorder -- Researchers have implicated eight genes in the development of alopecia areata, a disorder that causes hair to thin and fall out.The genes are already associated with other autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes, meaning that drugs may already be in the pipeline that could benefit people with hair loss, the researchers said."This

It’s a stormy time for the Sun

2010-06-23T21:09:00.001+07:00

Summer solstice: it’s a stormy time for the Sun. Solar physicist Dr David Jess explains why the summer solstice is represents scientists' best opportunity for studying the Sun.Last night marked the summer solstice – the longest day of the year, and the period when the Sun reaches its northernmost latitude and highest point in the sky at noon. For me and my fellow solar physicists, the summer

Date Night on a Dime

2010-04-26T21:03:00.003+07:00

Date Night on a Dime. Fun doesn't have to equal lots of dollars. Check out these TheNest.com users' date-night ideas and get inspired by them. Date Night on a Dime1. Go to the movies for cheap:There are ways to do movie dates on a budget: "Find second-run theaters. They cost about $2 per person per show. Or go to a matinee of a current movie." — SUE_SUE2. Make it a lunch date:"Order from the

Five credit card myths you shouldn't believe!

2010-04-05T18:13:00.001+07:00

Five credit card myths you shouldn't believe!. Credit cards are complicated products, and many of us harbour misconceptions about how they work. Here are five myths savvy spenders shouldn't believe about their flexible friends… According to APACS, the UK payments association, there are more credit cards in the country than there are people. But how many of us really know everything we

More cures at your fingertips

2010-03-16T12:22:00.001+07:00

More cures at your fingertips. If you need to ease backache or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, learn how to apply reflexology to your hand. We look at four more common complaints and show you how to make them better through reflexology. INSOMNIA Press down on the ball of each thumb for three seconds, repeating three times. This area represents the pituitary gland which regulates the body's major

'Unfriend' or 'Defriend?' Facebook Fans Debate New Oxford American Dictionary Says 'Unfriend' is Word of the Year But Many Prefer 'Defriend'

2010-03-05T21:30:00.002+07:00

'Unfriend' or 'Defriend?' Facebook Fans Debate. New Oxford American Dictionary Says 'Unfriend' is Word of the Year But Many Prefer 'Defriend'. When you take the leap and (gasp!) remove someone as a "friend" on Facebook, what do you call it?This week, the New Oxford American Dictionary -- OAD for short -- announced that the 2009 Word of the Year is "unfriend," as in "to remove someone as a '

Bilingualism Might Begin in the Womb

2010-02-18T15:41:00.002+07:00

Bilingualism Might Begin in the Womb - The sound of two languages spoken regularly during pregnancy might encourage babies to tune in to both tongues soon after birth, a new study finds. A team of psychological scientists at the University of British Columbia, Canada, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in France, watched the sucking reflexes of

Grave business far from dead

2010-02-15T13:50:00.000+07:00

Grave business far from dead. Indonesia’s pluralistic society has helped bring about many different styles of motifs used in stone carving, particularly in the art of bongpay. This art, although it comes from the province of Fuk Jian in China, is no longer dominated by Chinese motifs such as dragons and the Hong bird (the phoenix).Eternal writing: Two workers write Chinese calligraphy on a

Chilling Aerial Photos of 9/11 Attack Released

2010-02-11T16:57:00.003+07:00

Chilling Aerial Photos of 9/11 Attack Released. Police aerial photos show World Trade Center collapse; 8 years later, the pictures still shock. A trove of aerial photographs of the collapsing World Trade Center was widely released this week, offering a rare and chilling view from the heavens of the burning twin towers and the apocalyptic shroud of smoke and dust that settled over the city.The

Couples Who Say 'We' Fare Better in Fights

2010-02-04T11:53:00.002+07:00

Couples Who Say 'We' Fare Better in Fights. Couples who consistently refer to themselves as "we" may get on the nerves of singletons everywhere, but spouses who use this "couple-focused" language may fare better during conflicts than those who don't, according to a study announced this week. The study found that using personal pronouns, such as "we," "our" and "us," when

When Masturbation Becomes A Challenge for Wulan Guritno

2010-01-27T12:45:00.003+07:00

Wulan Guritno. When Masturbation Becomes A Challenge for Wulan Guritno. The sensation of acting quality is exposed by one of the Indonesian prominent actresses, Wulan Guritno, through her latest movie, "18+, True Love Never Dies". Acting as Retno, Wulan Guritno starred the role of a mother with one kid and a gay husband.To fulfill the sexual drive that can not be addressed by her husband, the

Coffee. Just how much can your body take?

2010-01-23T23:30:00.003+07:00

Coffee. Just how much can your body take?. About £850million is spent on coffee every year. It is addictive and people often consume it to keep alert or even lose weight. But last week's report that you are more likely to suffer rheumatoid arthritis if you drink large amounts is one more blow for one of our favourite drinks. So just how much coffee is good and bad for you? PETA BEE reports . . .

Wanted: Married men!

2010-01-19T12:47:00.001+07:00

Wanted: Married men!. Remember Woody Allen’s Match Point where single woman (Scarlett Johansson) is pursued relentlessly by a married man and later dumped, even killed, when she coaxes him to be with her, baring the thin line between love and lust! The single woman-married man trajectory has been explored on reel and in real life, like a sexy Barbara Mori playing the third angle in the Bollywood

2010-01-15T01:46:00.000+07:00

From Fired ... to Fired Up. Six Ways to Stay Positive During Your Job Search. The days following those fateful words, "We have to let you go," are dismal ones indeed. Some mornings, it's tough to even get out of bed. As you scour the skimpy classifieds and job boards, grim scenarios play in your head on a repeating loop: "We'll lose the house" ... "We'll have to move in with my parents" ... "I'll

Were Afraid to Ask

2010-01-13T01:44:00.000+07:00

Were Afraid to Ask. Ten Job Hunting Questions You Were Afraid to Ask. In the decades that I've been advising people on job hunting, I've collected some questions I haven't seen answered elsewhere -- or at least not to my, my clients' or my students' satisfaction. Thank goodness a few brave souls have dared to voice these concerns that often go unspoken -- from managing their professional image,

Caught in the Act!

2010-01-11T01:40:00.000+07:00

Caught in the Act!. What to say when the boss catches you job searching at work. One day in 2002, Neil Moodley was bored at work. To allay his curiosity, he decided to check out a few Web sites to see what other jobs were out there. The next thing he knew, his boss's voice was behind him asking if he was "off to sunnier climes.""I panicked -- no doubt about it. First I swiveled my chair around to

Treat Your Job Search Like a Marathon

2010-01-08T01:38:00.000+07:00

Treat Your Job Search Like a Marathon. In this recession, you may be surprised how long it's taking to find a job, especially if previous searches have gone fairly quickly. Unfortunately, as the unemployment rate continues to climb, more people are looking for work and the competition only gets tougher. Need advice for making it through a long job search? Take the same approach you would if you

Six Ways to Build a Glowing Reference List

2010-01-06T19:35:00.001+07:00

Six Ways to Build a Glowing Reference ListIn today's competitive job market, those seeking employment need to do everything they can to distinguish themselves from the competition. A less-than-glowing reference can set you apart in the wrong way. When our company asked executives to describe the most unusual reference checks they'd conducted, the responses included someone whose mom recommended

The Mother-in-Law Gift Decoder

2010-01-04T17:51:00.002+07:00

The Mother-in-Law Gift Decoder. It’s that time of year again -- the music, the mistletoe…the panic that your husband’s mom is going to buy you another bedazzled apron or automatic can opener (and you’ll have to pretend that you like it!). We might sound paranoid, but your mother-in-law could be trying to send you a message underneath that glossy paper and big red bow. And just in case you don’t

Avoid Thank-You Note Hell

2010-01-04T17:46:00.001+07:00

Avoid Thank-You Note Hell. Step 1: Grab your address listRemember when you (or a family member) gathered your guests’ names and addresses when you sent off those wedding invites? Grab that list so you don’t have to backtrack. If you can print them off your computer with a label-making program, half of your work is done already! By the way, if you used the Guest List Manager on The Knot, log into

Could You Two Handle a Baby for the Day?

2010-01-04T17:38:00.001+07:00

Could You Two Handle a Baby for the Day?. My husband and I want children, but we’re not quite ready to give up last-minute getaways, expensive dinners, and eight hours of sleep a night. So when our friends asked if we could babysit their 10-week-old son, Connor, we thought it was the perfect way to test the waters without taking the plunge. Besides, how hard could it be?Photo by Gregoire Vion 1:

Ten Signs You've Got the Postwedding Blues

2010-01-04T17:31:00.002+07:00

Ten Signs You've Got the Postwedding Blues. So you get married and a funny thing happens—you suddenly have tons of time on your hands! All those hours you spent planning the perfect wedding have become big holes in your calendar. Admit it: You kind of miss stressing out over which flowers to use in your centerpieces and googling the best hairstyles to wear with a veil (ahem, while at work). Hey,

The weaker sex?

2009-12-23T21:54:00.000+07:00

The weaker sex?. Here's a cheerful finding for those who say that males push females around too much: On the molecular level, it appears male genes may have to leave their homes for protection, researchers report. Home is the X chromosome, which plays a key role in determining the sex of the carrier. A female has two X chromosomes, while a male has one X and one much smaller Y chromosome. Studies

Ten reasons he may not ask you out again

2009-12-15T09:52:00.002+07:00

Ten reasons he may not ask you out again -- Guys can be fickle, or, as the French say, "huge jerks who don't call women back." Sometimes, though, we've got a pretty valid excuse for not picking up the phone. Here are 10 reasons why men might not call you back for that second date.

Ancient volcano's devastating effects confirmed

2009-12-07T16:34:00.003+07:00

Ancient volcano's devastating effects confirmed. 73,000 years ago, global temperatures dropped by as much as 28 degrees . A massive volcanic eruption that occurred in the distant past killed off much of central India's forests and may have pushed humans to the brink of extinction, according to a new study that adds evidence to a controversial topic. The Toba eruption, which took place on the

Don't stress this busy holiday season!

2009-11-29T22:12:00.001+07:00

Feel Instant Calm. Don't stress this busy holiday season!. Here are 6 quick tips to help you in any tough situation.6 stress-less tricksEven though you can flip on the tube and watch Emeril, Guy, Jamie or Tyler whip up a mean meal, off the Food Network it's still women who do the lion's share of the food shopping, cooking and cleanup—especially around the holidays. But you don't have to resign

Vietnam sees the funny side of sex

2009-11-16T01:41:00.001+07:00

Vietnam sees the funny side of sex. Vinh, a 24-year-old man, says his parents never talked to him about sex."But they would make jokes about it so that I know what they expect from me," he says. Vinh is from Hue, one of the most traditional cities in Vietnam, but this attitude is found throughout the country, according to the authors of the first survey into sex and sexual attitudes carried out

Statement From the Center for Injury Research and Prevention

2009-11-06T13:32:00.003+07:00

The following is a statement from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention: Parents need to know -- car seats significantly reduce the chance that their child will be killed or injured in a crash. Making sure your child is in the correct car seat for his age and size is the single most important decision you can make to protect your child from injury or death. Seat belts offer some

Child car seats save lives, right? Maybe not

2009-11-06T13:21:00.003+07:00

Child car seats save lives, right? Maybe not, according to the authors of a new book, "SuperFreakonomics," who argue that seat belts work just as well as car seats on children more than 2 years old. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old, and 8 to 14, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration . The NHTSA says car seats

Woman Is Allergic to Her Husband's Sperm

2009-11-06T13:02:00.002+07:00

Woman Is Allergic to Her Husband's Sperm. Couple Who Wanted to Have Children Had Pinned Hopes on New Treatment. The only thing newlyweds Julie and Mike Boyde wanted was a baby. The couple had already begun planning for a family and started to build a nursery in their Ambridge, Pa., home.The only thing newlyweds Julie and Mike Boyde wanted was a baby. The couple had alreadyThe only thing newlyweds

How to Find Holiday Jobs

2009-11-06T12:42:00.004+07:00

How to Find Holiday Jobs. More Competition for Fewer Positions This Year. It's only October, but it's not too early to plot and plan if you're in the market for a holiday job. The early numbers tell us there will be greater competition for fewer positions. In 2008, retailers added just 384,000 jobs during the holiday season -- the lowest in 20 years and almost half of 2007's total, according to

Sandra Bullock probably never prepared

2009-11-06T12:06:00.005+07:00

Sandra Bullock probably never prepared. Here's a role for which Sandra Bullock probably never prepared: wrestling with her husband's porn star ex-wife, Janine Lindemulder, over custody of their 5-year-old daughter. Bullock, the perpetual girl-next-door actress famous for films including "The Proposal" and "Miss Congeniality" has been helping her husband, Jesse James, raise his daughter since

Porn Star in Custody Battle With Sandra Bullock

2009-11-06T11:51:00.005+07:00

Porn Star in Custody Battle With Sandra Bullock Speaks Out. Janine Lindemulder Wants to 'Sit Down' With Actress to Discuss Situation.The porn star at the center of a bitter custody dispute with actress Sandra Bullock and her husband, Jesse James, says she's a good mother and would like to sit down face-to-face with Bullock as "two women" to discuss the situation."It hurts tremendously, the

Lady Gaga had to know this was coming

2009-11-06T11:27:00.009+07:00

Lady Gaga had to know this was coming: With a hit as infectious as "Poker Face," parodies are pretty much a given. Gaga's song, which has reached No. 1 status in almost 20 countries, remains a pop culture anthem more than a year after its September 2008 release. It's bumped in clubs and at the gym; it's hummed by celebrities and common folk. And, of course, it has inspired a host of imitators.

Is the risk of dying of cancer in the United States increasing?

2009-11-06T11:18:00.005+07:00

Is the risk of dying of cancer in the United States increasing? Can cell phones cause cancer? The fact that many Americans answered questions like these wrong -- the answer to both is no -- is evidence that many fall victim to prevailing myths about cancer, according to new research. The study, released Thursday in the online version of the journal Cancer, found that the segment of the

Child Dying of Cancer Leaves Notes Behind

2009-11-06T11:06:00.007+07:00

Child Dying of Cancer Leaves Notes Behind. Brooke and Keith Desserich of Cincinnati, Ohio, were told their daughter Elena had 135 days to live. She beat her diagnosis by 121 days. But during that time, as she fought the cruelest form of pediatric brain cancer, 5-year-old Elena left a powerful legacy. She began to hide little notes -- hidden in book shelves, CD cases, sock drawers -- for her

Improvisation is success at the office

2009-11-06T10:31:00.005+07:00

Improvisation is success at the office. There's a new venue for professionals looking to hone their communication chops: their friendly neighborhood improv class. How can theater games help job seekers ace their interviews? And what exactly do improvisational comedy skits have in common with the traditional business meeting? To find out, I recently sat in on "Improv(e) Your Business Skills,"