John Rooke - Thinking Out Loud
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Thinking Out Loud…while wondering how good ol’ Karma might come back to smack someone around again next week…
Picking the Right Video Games for Kids
Friday, December 16, 2011
Video games are one of the top items on kids', and some adults', holiday wish list this season. It is important, however, to know what you are buying. GoLocalProv asked Nicole Franklin, MD, a fellow in child and adolescent psychiatry at Bradley Hospital and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, for her top tips on how to shop for this ever-hot holiday gift.
Family Matters: 12 Ways to Keep Kids Busy Over Break
Friday, December 16, 2011
Looking for something to do with your kids during this holiday vacation? Here's my Top 12 List of things to do – many are free and cheap.
Good is Good: Let’s Sell Citizenship
Thursday, December 15, 2011
There are 11.2 million illegal aliens in the United States. We are broke. How about we offer each of those 11 million people a one-time shot at becoming tax-paying American citizens by reporting themselves to authorities and agreeing to pay $10,000 a head over the course of 24 months? The resulting $112 billion will hardly cover the budget deficit—or the ongoing cost of our adventure in the Middle East—but it will solve a vexing social problem.
ALPHA MALE: Mastering Semi-Formal
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
It is not uncommon for one of our clients to call us prior to an event with questions surrounding a dress code. In fact, several of our bachelor clients call us quite regularly seeking appropriate dress for an event. Our goal in this week’s article is to remove the confusion surrounding semi-formal attire, and make sure that your choice of clothing hits the target the next time you are attending an event.
HIV + Drug Overdose Linked in RI Hospital Study
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
A study from Rhode Island Hospital is the first to systematically review and analyze the literature on the association between HIV infection and overdose risk. The findings show a 74 percent greater risk of overdose among drug users if they are HIV-infected. The researchers found that reasons for the increased risk are biological and behavioral, but may also include environmental and structural factors. The study is now available online in advance of print in the journal AIDS.
College Admissions: How Important Are PSAT Scores?
Monday, December 12, 2011
SAT scores arrived for anxious high school students this week. These scores mark the time when sophomores and juniors can begin to target colleges that are in their range. For juniors, there are only 4-5 months left to visit colleges while they are in session and before early admission deadlines in the fall.
Holiday Tipping: Who Should Get What?
Monday, December 12, 2011
Once again, it is that time of year… time to buy presents and ponder who to tip and how much to tip them. It can be overwhelming and confusing, not to mention difficult when money is tight. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Brain Knows Right from Wrong: Brown Researchers
Saturday, December 10, 2011
People typically say they are invoking an ethical principle when they judge acts that cause harm more harshly than willful inaction that allows that same harm to occur. That difference is even codified in criminal law. But a new study at Brown University based on brain scans, however, shows that people make that moral distinction automatically.
Talking With Kids About Sexual Abuse Scandals
Saturday, December 10, 2011
As sexual abuse scandals at Penn State and Syracuse continue to dominate the headlines, parents may be growing anxious about how to discuss these issues with their children as well as how to ensure their safety in the company of other adults. Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD, a child psychologist at Bradley Hospital, answered GoLocal's questions.
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