Click here to learn why rest and sleep can increase productivity.
Backing up Your Digital Files: A Quick Introduction
I was in the Apple store today. Next to me at the genius bar was a nice couple with their computer which seemed to be having problems with its hard drive. "Do you have a complete back-up?" asked the Apple genius. "Not really," they said. He said, "That might make it hard or impossible to retrieve your files. Moreover, Apple is not able to help retrieve such lost files." That's why everyone says it's really important to back up things on their digital devices all the time. Click here to see an article explaining how.
How One Public School Helps All Its Students
Click here to read the article by David Kirp in the New York Times.
A River Event Not Far from Sleepy Hollow
A barge carrying gasoline ran aground in the Hudson above us. Click here to see the video and read a story from the Albany Times Union about it.
More Positive Thoughts For Health
Click here to read the second of two Jane Brody columns on positive emotions and health published in The New York Times.
Feel the Power of Focus and Attention
Click here to read a timely opinion piece from the Sunday, April 2, 2017, New York Times recycled from its first publication in December 2012.
One of us visited Washington, DC last week
and saw the Cherry blossoms.
Steer Clear of these Internet Scams
Consumer advocate Elisabeth Leamy describes the latest cyber scams. Click here to read the Washington Post article.
Lots of Walking Improves Fitness and Health
Click here to learn why walking 15,000 steps each day may become a new fitness goal.
Positive Thoughts For Health
Optimism can be therapeutic. Click here to read Jane Brody's New York Times column.
Sleep Schedules Can Make You Sick
Click Here to read Richard Friedman's New York Times feature.
What's Happening at the Met Art Museum?
Click here to see an article about recent financial and organizational events.
Interested in Free, Online Courses from Leading Universities?
There are hundreds of such courses available. Some can be taken at your own pace, others on a schedule. To investigate, click here. Subjects include Art & Design, Health & Medicine, Social Sciences, Science, Humanities, Education & Teaching, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business & Management, Engineering, Programming, and Personal Development.
What's the Best Exercise for Older Adults
Click Here to learn which type of exercise is best for aging muscles.
UN Report Identifies the Happiest Countries on Earth
To learn which are the happiest countries on earth... click here
Why We Need Sociology as Well as Economics
Click here to read Neil Irwin's article on the subject.
Here's What It Looks Like in Austerlitz, NY Today
Photos by Jeff O'Donnell
Chalk Man Makes 3-D Art on Pavements
His name is Julian Beever and more of his work is available in his 2010 book, Pavement Chalk Artist. To read more about him and his work, click here.
Snow Day at Kendal
Some scenes around the campus. Click on any photo to advance the slide show.
Photos by Anne White
Search for Flight 370 Reveals More about Indian Ocean
For images and the story, click here.