This Bicycle Can Charge a Cellphone
Motorola Inc. will release a new, bicycle-powered cellphone charger aimed at Third World residents who lack regular household power supplies.
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Dramatic Downward Trend in Rapes
The Justice Department’s latest annual National Crime Victimization Survey of the United States estimates that rapes and attempted rapes fell more than 80 percent from 1973 through 2004
Babies Fed on Demand Do Better at School
A large scale study in Britain suggests eight-year-olds who were fed on demand as infants had higher IQs -- and did better in school -- than did children who were fed on a schedule.
Poll: What Makes Teens Happy? Family Ties
Spending time with family was the top answer to what makes teens happy, according to an extensive survey on the nature of happiness among America's young people.NYT
Help Others and Recycle at the Same Time
You can recycle and help others in need directly, at the same time.
The 7 Pitfalls of Single Parenting
Carolyn Ellis's book, The 7 Pitfalls of Single Parenting: What to Avoid to Help Your Children Thrive after Divorce, could be an inspiration to so many that I wanted all my readers to know about a special offer involving free gifts,
10 Easy Spring-Cleaning Decorating Resolutions
With spring on the horizon, it's natural to revisit, revise, and resolve to spruce things up in the coming months. Whether you're looking to reinvent your life or just make a few small but important tweaks, here are some starter ideas to help you make your own decorating resolutions - and design the coming months to be your best yet.
She Lives In a Boeing 727 Treehouse
What a creative idea: Joanne Ussary bought a used Boeing 727 for $2,000. It cost $4,000 to move and $24,000 to renovate. The plane, hoisted onto a cliff overlooking the beach and touting beautiful wooden flooring, looks like a half-million dollar investment.
14 Tips for Getting Better Fuel Economy
With higher gas prices a recurring reality, you should know these tips that will help you reduce the amount of gas you use.
Discovering A Mother's Love And Her Happiness
Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried careers since the payment is pure love. Mother's Day celebrates that glorious ideal of love and sacrifice. Here are some things you can do to honor moms for Mother's Day...
The Purrfect House for Cats by Japanese Design Firm
Does it make sense to design homes to cater to the enjoyment of cat and dog pet owners? The demand is there, at least in Japan, where Fauna Plus DeSIGN created a beautiful custom home for 16 cats.
iPod Creators Unveil the Smartest (and Prettiest) Thermostat Yet
An intelligent thermostat seems like an odd project for the minds behind Apple's iconic iPod, but in a strange way, the iPod folks may just be the perfect team to revolutionize home heating. The Wi-Fi connected thermostat learns your heating preferences and optimizes your home's temperature to save energy.