How are we dealing with the huge rain storms, massive tornadoes, seemingly never-ending droughts, and wildfires that suddenly seem to be happening all at once and why are things so bad in Texas?
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How Children Succeed
Are perseverance, optimism, and self-control just as important as intelligence in determining a child’s success?
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Tropical Diseases
hy are tropical diseases like dengue fever, Chagas disease, West Nile, and others making inroads in the United States and why are they having more of an impact in our country’s impoverished communities?
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Seizing Opportunity in an Unpredictable World
How random is success in design, invention, and business and is there a way to recognize and take advantage of the rare and lucky opportunities we do experience?
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Ideas and Power in Latin America
How are Latin American political systems and political leaders continuing to evolve in the 21st Century and what effect does Latin American politics have on the Unites States?
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Family, France, and the Meaning of Food
There’s no doubt that food has a nutritious value, but what do our food choices say about us and what does food represent in our lives?
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Saving a School on the Brink of Closure
What would you do to save your neighborhood school?
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A Nurse's View of Healthcare
What does it take to have a successful career in the healthcare industry and how do healthcare professionals measure that success?
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The Secret Power of Middle Children
Could middle-born children possess character traits that might help them in life, business, and relationships?
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John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War
Who was John Brown and how did his actions at Harpers Ferry in October of 1859 change America forever?
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The Costs of Food Waste
What’s the value of the food we throw away?
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The Rise and Fall of an Improbable Food
How did tuna go from being sold primarily as a fertilizer to almost everyone’s lunch box?
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