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Thanksgiving: The top 5 tips for fostering gratitude in kids
Culture may be pushing kids to want, want, want, but a growing body of research shows that gratitude for what one already has is a huge component for kids of not just happiness, but of physical health, life satisfaction, and even grade point average. So what’s a parent to do? How does one foster gratitude in children, not just for the holidays but for the whole year? Never fear – we’ve read a bunch of the research and have come up with our top five tips for fostering gratitude in kids.
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Japan nuclear crisis sparks calls for IAEA reform
'We need to overhaul IAEA,' says Najmedin Meshkati of University of Southern California, repeating a call that is gaining traction amid the Japan nuclear crisis.
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Fear of Japan's nuclear crisis far exceeds actual risks, say scientists
Pop culture has long helped fuel an irrational fear of radiation, and dire warnings about Japan's embattled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant are likely overblown, scientists say.
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Great white shark population lower than previously believed
Great white shark: Researchers have found that fewer great whites are in the Pacific ocean than previously believed. Other shark species from around the world have also suffered steep population declines like the great white shark's in recent years.
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California superstorm could destroy up to a quarter of homes in the state
Scientists have detailed a California superstorm scenario that could destroy up to a quarter of homes in the state.
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Gulf oil spill report warning: US must watch offshore drilling more closely
President Obama's commission to investigate the Gulf oil spill suggested wide-reaching reforms to avoid another disaster, including new oversight of the offshore-drilling industry.
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Study: If aliens exist, they probably want to destroy us
British scientist Simon Conway Morris believes there are only two possibilities for alien life; either we're alone or aliens exist, and they are out to get us.
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What's killing bumble bees? Some species' numbers down 96 percent.
A team of researchers has released a study chronicling the steep decline of some bumble-bee species in North America. The findings are called an 'environmental warning'.
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Mortgage interest deduction: Can US debt panel keep it on the chopping block?
The mortgage interest tax deduction is cherished by many Americans as the path to homeownership. But the co-chairmen of the US debt panel say it should be rolled back.
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Thanksgiving 2010: In these hard times, are Americans thankful?
Thanksgiving 2010 finds Americans politically divided and struggling financially. But poll data suggest that Americans are fiercely resilient, a quality that is strengthened by feeling gratitude.
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California court backs in-state tuition for illegal immigrants
Monday's California Supreme Court ruling upholding in-state tuition for illegal immigrants may lead to similar legal challenges elsewhere.
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Immigrants gaining jobs, native-born Americans aren't
Since the recession's end in June 2009, legal and illegal immigrants posted a net gain of 656,000 jobs, while native-born Americans lost 1.2 million, says a Pew Hispanic Center report.
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Debate: Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman show style, but light on solutions
California gubernatorial candidates Jerry Brown (D) and Meg Whitman (R) both claimed victory after Tuesday night's debate.
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Why Whitman and Brown are deadlocked in California governor's race
The latest poll of the California governor's race shows Republican Meg Whitman and Democrat Jerry Brown tied at 41 percent. Many voters remain undecided, so upcoming debates will be crucial.
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Opinion: Middle East peace talks: four reasons not to be cynical
Yes, there are huge obstacles. But the advantages of talking over fighting can't be discounted. Peace talks slow the killing, promote civil society, and may shift the dynamics in the region for a more stable future.
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Is the Taliban really training monkeys to shoot at US troops?
A report in China's People's Daily indicated that the Taliban is creating an army of monkey mujahideen. The report is almost certainly false, a distinguished primatologist says.
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Virgin Olive oil not truly virgin despite labels according to study
Virgin olive oil that claim to be 'extra virgin' may not be after all. A new study says some Virgin olive oil brands are not the top-grade extra-virgin its labels proclaim.
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Immigration law in Arizona targeted in Department of Justice lawsuit
Immigration law: A Justice Department suit filed Tuesday alleges that federal law trumps the controversial state statute and that enforcing immigration law is a federal responsibility. Legal experts are split on the likely outcome.
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Sea turtles: wildlife experts set to collect and move eggs away from Gulf oil spill
Sea turtles have washed ashore, due to the Gulf oil spill. Now, US wildlife experts are planning to collect and move sea turtle eggs away from the Gulf, trying to save future generations.
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How ancient sea reptiles transformed into fierce predators
Large reptiles were successful predators, snapping up fish, mollusks and smaller reptiles.
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Gulf oil spill: Why is it so hard to stop?
Working in the deep sea at the source of the Gulf oil spill is a bit like working in space, say scientists. It's a hard place to get to, a tricky space in which to maneuver, and subject to daunting laws of physics.
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California butterflies having a tough time
In California, butterflies are being affected by warmer temperatures and habitat loss.
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Conservationists tell commercial bumblebees to buzz off
Commercially produced bumblebees may be detrimental to wild bumblebees.
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Anger and anxiety over fee hike at University of California
The University of California Thursday decided on a 32 percent fee hike to make up for slashed state funding. Student protests flare on campuses.
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The real reason for Obama's $2.4 billion electric car grants
More than half of the money goes to battery manufacturing. US-made hybrids are currently dependent on batteries made abroad.
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What the future of the auto industry will look like
Surging demand for cars in rapidly growing nations will mean a robust car industry in 20 years. The US will have a piece of it – though smaller than today – and the models it turns out will be much greener as the iconic industry reinvents itself.
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