How to Get Kids to Do Their Homework

August 27th, 2010

A new study in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology examined how parents and teachers could encourage their kids and students to spend more time on their homework . According to the findings, being able to see homework as an investment in a future career path (rather than as a “chore”) can make students up to eight times more likely to complete their assignments. University of Michigan …

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Travel advice: flight cancellations; gap year safety; touring eastern Turkey

August 27th, 2010

Gill Charlton offers advice on compensation for cancellations, touring eastern Turkey and hotel reviews on the internet.

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A more convenient era for travelers

August 26th, 2010

Traveling abroad used to take effort and patience, but now everything is just a mouse click away. Still, efficiency doesn’t mean the experience is less meaningful. This summer, we swapped houses for seven weeks with people in France. It was a glorious holiday. Until we bumped into some old friends.

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See the rebirth of New Orleans with great savings this summer and fall

August 25th, 2010

Five years later, the city has undergone a staggering transformation.

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NYC Council to Gays: You’ve Got Options

August 25th, 2010

The New York City Council is poised to vote for a requirement that the city clerk tell same-sex couples seeking domestic partnerships about the jurisdictions where they can legally marry.

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