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Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Al Gore awarded Nobel Peace Prize

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After a crushing loss after a presidential bid in 2000, Al Gore could have faded to obscurity. Instead, he now shares the 2007 Nobel Peace prize for his work to raise awareness about global warming. He will share the award with the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. This international committee of respected scie... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding When to stop breast feeding your child

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"When should I wean my baby?" is a personal question, although you're sure to get plenty of unsolicited advice. If you are wondering about when to wean your child, I suggest at age one. Why is twelve months the magical age, in my experience? 1. At one year old, your baby will be able to drink cow's milk. That means you can s... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Tips and tricks for postpregnancy weight loss

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When you leave the hospital with your baby, it can be disappointing to realize that you still look 5-months pregnant! But don't despair. With patience and a little work, you can lose your postpregnancy weight. After my daughter's birth, I didn't go on any radical diets and I was still back to my original size in about six mo... More..

Education > Education (Other) Great science fair projects

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As a science teacher and former science fair judge, I know the best science fair projects are not those that have complicated machinery and neat gimmicks (and were obviously completed by a parent). The best science fair projects are relatively simple experiments that showcase actually learning by the student. First, the scie... More..

Education > Financing College Teaching assistants

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Financing your graduate education with a teaching assistantship is a fantastic experience. As a TA I learned that I really liked teaching, which was a surprise, and I am still teaching today. Even if you don't end up teaching, you will increase your comfort level in public speaking, which is helpful for any career. Plus by t... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Commentary: Weather reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

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What can we expect as global climate change occurs? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change met to answer this very question. This international group of scientists meets to form conclusions about global climate change based on previously published scientific reports. They then make recommendations on policy to governm... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding How to express and store your breast milk

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If you have successfully nursed your infant during the first few months of life, don't think you have to give up breastfeeding when you return to work. Expressing milk can allow you to continue to nurse your baby even if you aren't home all the time anymore. I expressed milk for four months while I worked part-time, and it w... More..

Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Health benefits from natural sunlight and Vitamin D

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Although today we are often told to avoid the sun to prevent skin cancer, a little bit of sun is actually good for you! Sunlight is essential for the production of vitamin D. Your skin naturally makes vitamin D when you are exposed to UV light. In cold climates where children do not spend much time in the sun, vitamin D defi... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Common developmental delays expected in preemies

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It's all too easy to sit around with other mothers and compare notes on your babies' development. "Is she sitting up yet?" "Is he walking yet?" But it's important not to get caught up in comparisons and development guidelines, and especially so when you are the parent of a preemie. Your premature baby technically is much you... More..

Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) Moving in with your boyfriend: Women's truths

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Maybe you're tired of paying rent when you're always at your boyfriend's apartment, or maybe you just feel it's finally time to move on to the next level in your relationship. Whatever the reason, moving in with your boyfriend is an exciting time. But along with the benefits of being able to share a home together, there are ... More..

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