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Consumer confidence drops for second straight month in both Canada, U.S.

OTTAWA - Fears of an economic slowdown or worse are draining consumer confidence in both Canada and the United States, two new surveys suggest.

Dan Lashof: Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda: Lessons from Senate Climate Fail

The blame game began even before Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made the official announcement that he would not bring a comprehensive climate and energy...

2010 Reith Lecture Series: Scientific Horizons

Part One: Scientific Citizens. In the first of this year's Reith Lectures, Lord Martin Rees explores the challenges facing science in the 21st century. We are increasingly turning to government and the media to explain the risks we face. But in the wake of public confusion over issues like climate change, the swine 'flu vaccine and, more recently, Iceland's volcanic ash cloud, Martin Rees calls ...

The Goddard School in the Local Area Demonstrates How Play is Key to Learning

WILLIAMSBURG -- When you walk into The Goddard School(r) located in Williamsburg, you may think you're simply observing children at play. But, Goddard's play-based curriculum is powered by the belief that play is the foundation for learning, according to school owner Janie Lisagor.

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