Happiness is ContagiousThe study of the relationships of nearly 5,000 people tracked for decades in the Framingham Heart Study shows that good cheer spreads through social networks of nearby family, friends and neighbors. With the upcoming holidays and the increasing number of individuals using the internet and cellphones (e.g. facebook, myspace) to network, I am wondering [...]

Minimize your movements during an earthquake to a few steps to a nearby safe place. Stay indoors until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe.

If you are
Then:

Indoors
Take cover under a sturdy desk, table, or bench or against an inside wall, and hold on. If there isn’t a table or desk near [...]

Powering up students’ job prospects Students are facing a tough job market at the same time as public utilities are bracing for a wave of retirements. In Los Angeles, schools and industry are working to make a match. Amanda Becker reports.Based on what I am paying (e.g. $120 a month for water) and the fact that [...]