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Even In Lopsided Climate Change Negotiations, Both Sides Can Win

One side might have to give up more than the other to reach agreement in global climate change negotiations, but the key to success may rest with being able to sell it as a fair deal to people back home. Continue Reading Even In Lopsided Climate Change Negotiations, Both Sides Can Win
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We Can’t Be Tentative About Talking To Very Young Kids About Sex

The time to start talking to kids about sex is a lot earlier than most think. Continue Reading We Can’t Be Tentative About Talking To Very Young Kids About Sex
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Time To Cool It With the Science Education About Global Warming

More public education about the science of climate change isn’t going to change minds. In fact it might just make the divide worse. Continue Reading Time To Cool It With the Science Education About Global Warming
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Media Images and Self-Images: What You See May Not Be Who You Are

Although the intent is to show women at their best, even at the top of their professional game, sometimes those seeing those images see something entirely different. Continue Reading Media Images and Self-Images: What You See May Not Be Who You Are
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It’s Ok to Get All Touchy, Feely About Female Condoms

What’s blocking more women from using female condoms to guard against sexually transmitted diseases? The simple fact few know what they are or how they work. Continue Reading It’s Ok to Get All Touchy, Feely About Female Condoms
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Tuning Into The Pictures In Your Brain

How researchers are channeling into people’s brainwaves to predict what will grab TV viewers the most. Continue Reading Tuning Into The Pictures In Your Brain
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Tweet It Before You Eat It: Using Social Media To Stop Foodborne Illness From Going Viral

How social media can help take the bite out of the next bad food scare. Continue Reading Tweet It Before You Eat It: Using Social Media To Stop Foodborne Illness From Going Viral
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Time For Men To Man Up And Acknowledge They Have A Caring Side

It takes a real man to admit he has a softer, caring side. Continue Reading Time For Men To Man Up And Acknowledge They Have A Caring Side
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Hipsters: First To Adopt Latest Food, Clothes, Drinks. Maybe They’ll Set Trends Too On Avoiding Risky Behavior

One of these days being “cool” might mean steering clear of risky behavior. Continue Reading Hipsters: First To Adopt Latest Food, Clothes, Drinks. Maybe They’ll Set Trends Too On Avoiding Risky Behavior
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Meet the New Spokespeople For Climate Change: Politicians

Who are you going to believe on the subject of climate change -- the media or politicians? Don’t be surprised if you pick wrong. Continue Reading Meet the New Spokespeople For Climate Change: Politicians
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