Bionic senior
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- Written by John Grimaldi
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Washington, DC - The National Institutes of Health is funding the development of robots that would make it easier for impaired seniors to get around, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.
Small Favors Can Yield Large Returns
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Los Angeles, California - Many people hold the door open for strangers. But what do people give in return?
Christmas Has Always Been Scary
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Washington, DC - Black Friday shoppers throughout America affirmed the hustle and madness of Christmas. Mall shopping was down by ten percent but zaniness seemed to be up by at least ten percent or more. Viral videos of mall fights and huge crowds did not entice hesitant shoppers to jump into the weekend fray of traffic jams and shopping craziness.
Every day is Thanksgiving Day
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Washington, DC - Pessimists might suggest that we have a lot to be fearful of these days. They'll say that the threats of terror attacks cast a dark shadow over the country during this holiday season. They'll argue that the economy is not what it used to be, that the country is divided politically and that unrest is widespread. But the truth is that every day is Thanksgiving Day, according to Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens.
Culture factors into why we like or dislike people
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Stanford, California - Culture may play a key role in whether people "like" or "don't like" others, new Stanford research shows.
Consumer Reports Survey Finds Consumers Are More Satisfied Doing Business with Credit Unions, Primarily Online Banks & Smaller Banks
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Imperial, California - When it comes to banking, bigger isn’t always better. A recent subscriber survey conducted by Consumer Reports found that customers of credit unions, primarily online, and smaller traditional banks were more satisfied with their overall banking experience than those who do business with one of the nation’s four dominant mega banks: Bank of America, Chase, Citibank, and Wells Fargo.
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