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May 12, 2008

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Saturday May 10

On College

Q: I'm currently working with local high school students through various environmental action groups I participate in , and I've noticed that participation can be quite spotty, with the most passionate ...

Thursday May 8

THE EYE MAN: Complications to surgery have patient seeking 2nd opinion

Dr. Soss: About 3 months ago I had cataract surgery. The problem is that I still can't see well.

Wednesday May 7

BUSINESS MATTERS: Negativity is the first hurdle to overcome

Dear Dr. Culp: I graduated from a local college two years ago, with honors, and still haven't found a job in my area of study.

Tuesday May 6

MAGID ON TECH: Shareholders of Microsoft have worries too

A lot of people - especially its stockholders - are worried about the future of Yahoo now that Microsoft has backed away from its offer to buy the company for $47.5 billion.

Tuesday May 6

HEALTH MATTERS: Seasoned lifeguard promotes ocean safety

Surfers pride themselves on being "locals," possessing an intimate knowledge of local beach conditions unknown to the casual tourist.

Saturday May 3

ON COLLEGE: Tips for getting off wait list

Q: I have been accepted to six colleges and wait-listed by one. Do you have any suggestions for how I can get off the wait list and onto the accepted list at this one particular college? A: My first ...

Thursday May 1

EYE MAN: Contacts are reversible, but surgery is permanent

Dr. Soss: I've worn eyeglasses for a lot of years now and am considering either wearing contact lenses or just getting eye surgery to correct my vision.

Wednesday Apr 30

BUSINESS MATTERS: Adaptability essential in global market

Dear Dr. Culp: We're in an increasingly competitive global market. Please identify the skills essential to be competitive in a rapidly changing, sometimes volatile economy.

Tuesday Apr 29

HEALTH MATTERS: Personal care products often far from pure and natural

Common adjectives found on labels of beauty and personal care products - healthy, pure and natural - are often the antithesis of actual ingredients contained in these products.

Tuesday Apr 29

MAGID ON TECH: Nepotism, wigs and Wi-Fi

LONDON - I spent the afternoon at the House of Lords in Parliament as a guest of Baroness Glenys Thornton, whose husband, John Carr, is someone I've worked with over the years in the Internet safety arena.

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