Archive for March, 2008

A Boy the Bullies Love to Beat Up, Repeatedly

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Billy Wolfe, of Fayetteville, Ark., became a target of bullying at age 12 and now the many incidents seem to blur together into one protracted assault.

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‘Praying’ dog at Japanese temple

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Attendance at a Buddhist temple in Japan has increased since the temple’s pet, a two-year-old dog, has joined in the daily prayers.

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A Second Act for Destination Clubs

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Seeking a more diverse membership while trying to stay exclusive.

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Idaho Turns to Chess as Education Strategy

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Idaho officials plan to make their state the first to offer a statewide chess curriculum as part of a pilot program for second and third graders.

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The Professor as Open Book

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Professors of all ranks and disciplines are revealing personal information on public, national platforms: blogs, Web pages, social networking sites, even campus television.

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A Boy Named Sue, and a Theory of Names

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Why Marion or Leslie may have better self-control than David, Jennifer or Christine.

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Umbrella Coverage for Preventing Your Ruin

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

For those with major assets, an extra insurance policy can take care of one’s liability for the nightmarishly unexpected.

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Can you teach your kids to be rich?

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

By Abby Ellin

If you’re like most people, chances are you spend a lot of time thinking about your money. If you’re a parent, you may spend even more time thinking about your kids’ money — or, rather, how to ensure they have some when they need it.

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The Undercover Parent

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Putting spyware on the computer to monitor your child is a good idea. But most parents won’t even consider it.

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An Eco-Trend Moves Out of the Wilderness

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

More chain and boutique hotels — with views of skyscrapers not trees — are incorporating sustainable green practices into their policies.

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