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Can More Green Space Prevent Crime?
November 20, 2011
An article in Science Daily says that a research sows that greening vacant urban land may affect the health and safety of nearby residents, according to a study published online in the American Journal of Epidemiology this week. The team, led by senior author found in a decade-long comparison of vacant lots and improved vacant lots, that greening was linked to significant reductions in gun assaults across most of Philadelphia and significant reductions in vandalism in one section of the city. Vacant lot greening was also associated with residents in certain sections of the city reporting significantly less stress and more exercise.
Dr. Branas's study adds to the growing body of evidence that cleaned and greened l...
Camping Trips
August 21, 2011
Well it’s almost September and a good time to plan a weekend camping trip. And best of all, nothing will bring your family together like enjoying each other's company without the TV, Internet or cell phones.
Here are so...
Fresh Air
July 23, 2011
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an index for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your outdoor air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. The AQI focuses on health effects you may experience within...
Myths About the Fourth of July
July 3, 2011
Brian Handwerk for National Geographic News writes that many time-honored patriotic tales turn out to be more fiction than fact. Here's a look at some memorable myths from the birth of the United States.
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Fun Facts About July Fourth
June 27, 2011
On July 4th in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country. Here...