Madeleine Burry

Renting vs. Buying a Home: How to Make a Decision - Citi.com

Debating whether to buy or rent a home? Understand the pros and cons of both, and then choose the best option that suits your lifestyle.

I Tried To Stop Saying 'I'm Sorry' For Every Single Thing For A Whole Week, And Here's How It Went

I'm a chronic apologizer. I say "I'm sorry" when people bump into me on the street, when I'm on time-but not early-to meet someone, if I ask questions in meetings, and when my husband does the dishes before I can. And generally, my apologies are profuse: "Sorry, sorry, sorry," I'll say, or "Eek!

Using Sidewalks to Fight Obesity in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino uses a multi-sector approach to tackle public health problems countywide.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Learn how Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center uses Cherwell Service Management in extraordinary ways. Learn how you can improve your IT service delivery and ITSM processes.

Resume Tips for When You're Overqualified for a Job

Is there anything more unfair feeling than being overqualified for a job? Why should you be punished for being too good?! But if you think about it from an employer's perspective, it makes sense: An overqualified candidate may not want to linger long at a position, and employers like to avoid turnover.

Find the right museum for your child based on their age.

Museums are for everyone," says Lisa Libicki, a museum educator who teaches at the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Morgan Library & Museum.

Goal Achieved: Michigan's Path to an A+ Transparency Rating

Across the country, states are constantly competing with each other for federal funding, for businesses to create new jobs in their state, for planners to book events in their cities, and for residents to want to live and grow within their boundaries. In order to win, states must prove their competitive advantage.

3 Enterprise Companies Share Their Surprising Paths to ITSM Success

In a new report, " How Cherwell Is Transforming Service Management," Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) takes a deep dive into three enterprise companies and their deployment of Cherwell Service Management™, for a view into the evolving, deepening role of IT service management (ITSM).

Do You Know How to Tell If a Job Will Be Family Friendly?

How would your manager respond if you have to leave work unexpectedly because of a sick kid? Do unexpected meetings get scheduled at the end of the day? Are social events with coworkers spontaneous, or scheduled in advance to allow childcare arrangements?

The Importance of Summer Camp Friendships

When summer camp is over and campers return home, many kids experience "camp sickness," a phenomenon that's the reverse of homesickness. "There's a definite yearning to see camp friends," says Dan Weir, director of camping services at Frost Valley YMCA, in Claryville.

Socrata Weekly Newsletter

Edmonton's Open Data Program Ranks #1

Pop the champagne and cue the confetti: Edmonton received the top spot in the inaugural Open Cities Index. The report, released by Public Sector Digest and Canada's Open Data Exchange, ranked 34 municipalities - together, they account for nearly half of Canada's population.

Scholastic Parents Newsletter

Socrata Weekly Newsletter

Major Recall Alert: Hundreds of Products Could Be Contaminated With Peanuts

If your little one has an allergy or sensitivity to peanuts, you may want to take extra precaution next time you go grocery shopping: a batch of cumin contaminated with peanuts has caused sweeping recalls in companies across the United States, starting in Texas and stretching to the east coast and up to Canada.

Big Mountain Data Aims to Change the World

For Susan Scrupski, the possibilities of data are clear: with the founding of Big Mountain Data, her not-so-modest goal is to make all the information currently collected by towns, cities, and municipalities across the United States on domestic abuse offenders widely accessible. "I'm trying," she says, to "solve a societal problem."

The Fall of the Berlin Wall is Commemorated with a New Art Installation

The art installation, known as lichtgrenze, or the light frontier, was conceived by two brothers, Christopher and Marc Bauder. Along with the glowing lights, which form a permeable demarcation through the city, large screens will project images of the now-reunified country's past.

An Abbey Reborn

A quick write-up of a newly relaunched hotel in France.

What's an MVP? - GA Blog

A blog post for a tech site defining MVPs (hint: this kind of MVP isn't sports-related).

Networking For Introverts: 5 Easy Tips To Help You Network Like a Pro

For introverts, attending a networking event may be unappealing and nerve-wracking. While shyness doesn't always go hand-in-hand with introversion, introverts tend to have at least one thing in common with shy people: Large groups and conversations just aren't their cup of tea.

Sweet PSA Reminds Moms About the Importance of a Full-Term Pregnancy

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A Gorgeous New Boutique Hotel in Portugal

A newly launched hotel, perfect for relaxing away from crowds.

Is the Freemium Business Model Right for Your Product or App?

A dive into the freemium world -- what qualities does a freemium product/app/service need to be profitable?

Book Review: The Litigators

A review of John Grisham's novel 'The Litigators.'

Book Review: The Magician King

A review of Lev Grossman's book, 'The Magician King.'

Book Review: The Future of Us

A review of Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler's 'The Future of Us.'

Book Review: Writer, M.D.: The Best Contemporary Fiction and Nonfiction by Doctors

Review of an anthology of essays and short fiction from doctors. 'Writer, M.D.:The Best Contemporary Fiction and Nonfiction By Doctors,' was edited by Leah Kaminsky.

How Do the French Parent?

Book review: Find out what French parents are doing differently in Pamela Druckerman's book, 'Bringing Up Bébé.'

What I've Learned About Parenting From Planning a Wedding

Blog post: Four parenting lessons learned from organizing a big event.

34-Weeks Pregnant Woman Competes in 800 Meter U.S. Track & Field Championships

With just a few weeks left before her due date, former college track star, Alysia Montano, ran the Women's 800 Meter Race in the U.S. Track and Field Championships in California, reports CBS affiliate station in Sacramento. Was she the winner of the race?

Sweet PSA Reminds Moms About the Importance of a Full-Term Pregnancy

It's tough to hold yourself back from taking selfies during pregnancy: The selfie itself is a hard trend to avoid, and when your body is changing so dramatically, it's doubly difficult to avoid the temptation to document your growing body. A sweet, new video from the March of Dimes capitalizes on the trend.

Are You Prone to Road Rage?

Quiz (bottom of page): How to tell if road rage is a problem for you.

Mommy Blogger's Instagram Account Disabled After Posting Photo of Her Toddler's Belly

There's a valid conversation to be had about what photos of children are acceptable to post on social media; determining what pictures to post, where and who can view the photos, is all part of being a modern, Internet-era parent.

The Lasting Advantages of Siblings

Blog post: The surprising correlation between having siblings, and having a happy marriage.

Highway Driving Tips for Teens

Animated quiz (bottom of the page): Is your teen driver ready for the highway?

Kelly Rowland Confirms She's Pregnant in the Cutest Way

Kelly Rowland, 33, broke some big news with her latest photo on Instagram: the Destiny's Child singer is expecting her first baby! Her adorable pic showed a pint-sized pair of Air Jordan sneakers next to an adult-sized pair, with the caption, "I'll be stuntin like my daddy....." All together now: "Aww!"

Deducting Job-Hunting Expenses Quiz | Nationwide Insurance

Quiz: What job-hunting expenses are tax deductions?

Allergy Season Survival Guide

Animated infographic (bottom of the page): Allergens: myths versus facts.

Condo or Co-op: What's Right for You?

Quiz: What's the right apartment purchase for you?

Preschool Philosophy 101

Article: Understand the many approaches to early childhood education.

The Life of a Landlord

Animated quiz (bottom of the page): Are you ready for renters?

Sharing the Road with Cyclists

Animated Quiz (bottom of page): Do you know how to share the road with bike riders?

Tis the Season for Safety

Animated graphic: 5 precautions to keep the holidays happy and safe.

The Perfect Pantry

Animated graphic (bottom of the page): Put your pantry in place.

Save Money When You Move

Video script (bottom of the page): How to pack up dishes so that they do not break.

The Best Items to Buy in Bulk

Animated infographic (bottom of the page): The best items to buy in bulk.

Leaf-Peeping Plans? Don't Leave Safety Behind

Interactive slideshow (bottom of page): 4 great leaf-peeping destinations.

Five Great American Flea Markets

Slideshow (bottom of the page): Insider tips for five flea markets.

5 Ways Dog Neutering Makes Your Pet Healthier

Article: Neutering your dog can not only make your pet healthier, but happier as well.

Slimming Down for Summer? How Your Dog Can Help

Blog post: Exercise options with your dog.

Caring for Underweight Dogs and Cats

Article: Is your pet underweight? See symptoms, and review the possible causes.

Planning a Trip? 3 Tips to Keep the Car Hair-Free

Blog post: Service pieces on preventative tips to help keep the car's back seat hair-free while traveling with a dog.

Why Is My Cat Throwing Up After Eating?

Article: Why do cats so commonly throw up after eating? Should you be concerned by the activity?