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Musical Fusion: Classical Forms Meet Latin Rhythms in U.S. Concert Halls

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

Latin rhythms and melodies have been spicing up popular music for years. Now, the infectious influences from every corner of Central and South America are turning up in concert halls, performed by symphony orchestras across the United States.

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Clapping Hands Sharpens The Brain: Children ages 6 through 10 boost motor and cognitive skills.

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

A new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev reveals that hand-clapping songs boost the development of motor and cognitive skills in children ages 6 through 10.

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Eat Your Grapes: They may protect against heart disease and diabetes.

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

A diet rich in natural grapes—red, green and black—could slow a downhill progression from high blood pressure and insulin resistance to heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.

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Fun Fall Migrations: A Perfect Family Field Trip

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM ● By Martin Miron

This year, why not make the most of a long weekend by taking the family on a short trip designed to give kids a new, vibrant connection to nature?

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Creative Expression: Instrument of Healing

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM ● By Mary Beth Maziarz

Mounting scientific evidence makes it clear that personal creative expression is a keystone of our most healthy and worthwhile activities.

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Not So Eco-Friendly Skies: Green America ranks major airlines on their recycling efforts. You can help encourage them to do more.

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

According to the National Resources Defense Council, nearly 75 percent of in-flight generated waste is recyclable, but only 20 percent actually gets recycled.

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Pure Radiance – “Nutrition for Your Skin”: The Wisdom of Dr. Al Sears : Beauty Secret Hidden in 90-Year-Old’s Kitchen Cabinet

Aug 17, 2010 01:54AM ● By Dr. Al Sears

Sometimes, breakthroughs come in strange ways. Newton’s apple and gravity… Fleming’s bread and penicillin… Little accidents that led to big discoveries. Like the secret to healthier, younger-looking skin hidden at the back of a kitchen cupboard.

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Democracy in Action: Educating Students to Think, Create, Initiate

Aug 01, 2010 05:01AM ● By Lisa Marshall

Ask Isaac Graves what seventh grade was like at The Free School in Albany, New York, and he paints a picture that would seem like a dream to many conventional middle schoolers—and a nightmare to their administrators. There were no tests, no homework...

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Smacking Good Snacks: Naturally Healthy Choices Kids Crave

Aug 01, 2010 03:20AM ● By Judith Fertig

Expand the notion of snack time and have healthy foods ready when hunger strikes at a moment’s notice.

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Back-to-School Separation Anxiety: Restoring and Maintaining Calm for Your Pets

Aug 01, 2010 03:18AM ● By Mary Wulff

Corky the dog so dislikes being left alone that he has ripped up car upholstery and jumped through windows in an attempt to rejoin his humans when they leave the house for school, work or errands. Shay, on the other hand, watches calmly...

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