Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Homeless look to cell phones as survival tools

It's sometimes their only way to check on applications for food stamps and housing. It can mean the difference between having and not having a job.

Many homeless adults now consider cell phones a necessity, not a luxury:

http://www.helium.com/items/1388456-cell-phones-for-the-homeless

Monday, March 23, 2009

How to afford summer camp even during the recession

You paid the non-refundable deposit for one of more of your kids to reserve a spot in a great summer camp. Then you got laid off from your job.

Read this piece to find out how to still afford to send your kids to summer camp despite the recession:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1583388/how_to_afford_summer_camp_despite_the.html?cat=25

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

What's a nanodiamond?

Well, you're not likely to see it in a piece of jewelry as you might spot a cubic zirconia.

Nanodiamonds are the byproducts of explosions. They have some very practical industrial uses and some surprising medical possibilities as well:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1572337/nanodiamonds_useful_for_everything.html?cat=58

Monday, March 16, 2009

Where cancer patients can get fertility help online

The diagnosis of any form of cancer is frightening and a sobering experience. For patients who were able to and interested in conceiving children before their diagnoses, the side effects of some cancer treatments reduce fertility. Here's how to get information online:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1565054/how_cancer_patients_can_find_fertility.html?cat=70

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

What's the difference between disciplining and punishing your child?

Are they the same thing?

Not really, says one parenting expert. Read on to find out how to stop pulling out your hair in order to get your kids to develop some self-discipline and how to best handle misbehavior:

http://www.helium.com/items/1363567-disciplining-or-punishing-childrens-misbehavior