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Quick boost just a breath away
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Move over, coffee and Red Bull. A Harvard professor thinks the next big thing will be people inhaling their caffeine from a lipstick-sized tube. Critics say the novel product is not without its risks.
The product, called AeroShot, went on the market late last month in Massachusetts and New York, and is also available in France. A single unit costs $2.99 at convenience, mom-and-pop, liquor and online stores. READ
Helping your pet learn to share a home with a new baby
Parents have months to get ready for a baby. Experts say the countdown should include prep time for pets too. READ
Bandwidth is wealth
In an economy, anything useful that’s scarce becomes valuable. So is access to mobile data the new wealth? If you look at some of the recent numbers coming out about data use on cell phones and tablets, you might be able to make that case. READ
In praise of chickadees: those cheerful bundles of fluff
I love chickadees. Who doesn’t? How drab our winters would be without these little cherubs of the snow! READ
Teachable moments
Most Canadian parents want to devote more time to helping educate their children, but many aren’t taking advantage of moments during routine tasks to share their knowledge, a new poll suggests. READ
Don’t mess with this grandma
Elnora’s Anita MacDonald is one tough great grandma. MacDonald, at the spry age of 72, recently earned her black belt in Shotokan karate. Her goal wasn’t to test for a black belt in 2004 when she moved from the sidelines into the dojo, or studio. READ
Safeway renews commitment to 4-H
New shirts and show decorations are among the items that local 4-H members will be able to buy with a gift from Canada Safeway announced on Thursday. READ
Who's watching?
Ask a teenager how openly they would discus last night’s drunken party, or the quality of their sex lives in front of their parents, and you’d most likely get a firm “no comment.” READ
