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By Maria O’Connell We are all aware that America has a reputation for obesity, and most disturbing may be the rapidly increasing weight of young people. Many studies have placed strong blame on the video-gaming world – namely the idleness that is linked to this... by Whittaker Associates | Jun 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema If one were to ask two individuals the steps they perform to achieve the same end result, chances are, they will have different methods of completing the task. While this may not matter for some assignments, it may be an inhibitor for getting other... by Whittaker Associates | Feb 28, 2007 | Uncategorized
by Dean Whittaker Economic Development is about relationships. They are built on trust, respect, and commitment. New tools have emerged in Web 2.0 (the evolution of the internet) to foster online collaboration and social networks. Applying these new tools to economic... by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Rebecca Rooy It’s a big day. It’s a day where you need more than just your talent, intellect, and charm to survive. The prescription for this challenge? Your favorite lucky shirt. The shirt that makes you feel empowered the second you slip into it. But wait, what’s... by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Joel Burgess Mitchel Resnick, one of the researchers at the Lifelong Kindergarten group at MIT’s media lab, has developed the new software application Scratch. Primarily aimed at children, Scratch does not require prior knowledge of complex computer languages....