A new study suggests particular kinds of attachment experiences may cause some adults to avoid long-term relationships. In the investigation, researchers sought to resolve an ongoing debate on the genesis of “avoidant attachment.” Psychologists have questioned if the behavior is due to innate personality traits, such as being more of a loner, or is a [...]
Georgia Legislature Considers Grading Schools
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
Legislative leaders are working on an education accountability bill that would assign letter grades to Georgia schools, state Rep. Brooks Coleman said Tuesday. Legislative leaders are working on an education accountability bill that would assign letter grades to Georgia schools, state Rep. Brooks Coleman said Tuesday. Schools that achieve “A” and “B” grades would be [...]
Visiting Hawaii’s Natural Wonders
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
The Aloha State conjures countless majestic images, from volcanoes and verdant cliffs to surfing beaches and eye-poppingly beautiful hibiscuses. There’s a lot to see in Hawaii, which is why we asked kama’aina (someone who has lived in Hawaii a long time) Christine Thomas to pick nine natural wonders sure to take your breath away. Oahu/Waimea [...]
Financial Tips to Reduce Holiday Shopping Stress
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
The holiday shopping season is upon us which puts gift-buying near the top of our activity lists. As a financial advisor for more than 10 years, I have witnessed what happens when a firm budget is absent from the gift-giving process. Inevitably, money is blown, savings accounts shrink and credit card debt increases. This season, [...]
South African Icon Abdullah Ibrahim: ‘Jazz Is the Highest Art Form’
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
“Jazz is the highest art form and the Symphony Orchestra is stuck in the industrial era, with each musician only knowing how to play his part and not the whole piece” Abdullah Ibrahim said at the weekend. He recounted an incident when he gave a score to a conductor for a performance he was to [...]
Protecting Kids Online, There’s No App for That
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
The FTC reminded us Monday what many a parent knows all too well: Not all kids’ apps are safe, especially where privacy is concerned. So, as a parent of two small children in a house full of tablets, what do I do to keep them safe? Here are my guidelines: Read the reviews: Parents may [...]
Instagram 3.2 Update: New Look, New Filter, New Features
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
Instagram has been pretty busy over the past few weeks. First it launched profile pages that finally gave users the chance to view someone’s entire photo set. Then it got even bolder when it announced that Twitter would no longer be displaying Instagram photos in the tweets. And to top things off, it has now [...]
Google’s ‘Global Impact Awards’ Having Big Impact on Africa
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
Google has launched the Global Impact Awards to support organizations using technology and innovative approaches to tackle some of the toughest human challenges. The Award will provide $23 million to seven organizations changing the world, of which four organisations will be working in Africa. Technology has dramatically improved our lives—from the speed at which we [...]
Will Donna Summer Be Among 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees?
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s new class of inductees for 2013 will be announced later Tuesday at a news conference in Los Angeles. While the event generally prompts high fives among fans of the winners, the list also provokes an annual debate over who gets in and why. The Rock and Roll Hall [...]
Napa Valley’s Best Hotels
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
Northern Calfornia’s Napa Valley wine region is a legendary luxury travel destination. Yes, Napa wines are world-class. But Napa is also a world-class vacation place, with great things for luxury travelers to visit, do, and taste. Any luxury traveler planning a visit to northern California should include a minimum of three days in this scenic, [...]
