Katherine Gustafson
Joined Sunday, June 7, 2009 5:25 PM
Katherine Gustafson is a freelance writer and editor with a background as a professional fundraiser, journal editor, document developer, and project administrator for international nonprofit organizations. She writes a range of materials for clients, from grant applications to Web copy, and her articles and essays have been published in over 15 magazines, newspapers, books, and Websites.
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By Katherine Gustafson | Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:00 AM ET
The city schools' 'Respect for All Week' is a great idea, but it begs a question: How do you teach empathy?
Related: New York, Children, New York City, Education, Schools, Stress, Brooklyn, Teaching, Ohio, High School, Emotions, Racism
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By Katherine Gustafson | Mon Mar 8, 2010 7:00 AM ET
Events to recognize women's contributions and challenges are scheduled around the globe, and it's a good time to offer help to women in need.
Related: United States, Germany, Copenhagen, Denver, World Food Program, World Food Programme, International Women's Day, Cape Cod
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By Katherine Gustafson | Thu Mar 4, 2010 12:20 PM ET
In India, some people regularly drink cow's urine and smear their floors with its dung. Can the beneficial properties of cow poop extend to medicine?
Related: Health, Water, India, Medicine, Drinking, Nepal, Discovery News, Hinduism
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By Katherine Gustafson | Thu Mar 4, 2010 11:33 AM ET
Friday is the deadline to nominate someone who's making innovative use of a second career to find new ways to solve society's problems.
Related: Civic Ventures
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By Katherine Gustafson | Thu Mar 4, 2010 7:25 AM ET
Want to keep your brain in good health? A new study suggests that having a reason to live is one of your best defenses.
Related: Health, Alzheimer’s, Alzheimer’s Disease
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By Katherine Gustafson | Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:12 PM ET
The largest solar-powered boat takes photovoltaics to the ocean.
Related: Ocean, Solar Energy, TreeHugger, Sailing
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By Katherine Gustafson | Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:41 PM ET
At the revived Boston Flower & Garden Show, a new kind of garden tempts the taste buds.
Related: Boston, Garden, Massachusetts, Queen Elizabeth, John Paul II
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By Katherine Gustafson | Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:59 PM ET
This year's yellow-green creations celebrate the local flora while helping out some of B.C.'s disadvantaged female residents.
Related: Non-Profit, Nonprofit, Canada, Olympics, Winter Olympics 2010, Plants, International Olympic Committee
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By Katherine Gustafson | Fri Feb 26, 2010 1:12 PM ET
Whirlwind Wheelchair International is sending 350 specially designed extra-durable wheelchairs to Haiti to help those who need them most.
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By Katherine Gustafson | Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:06 PM ET
The start-up's "Bloom Box" portable power plants hold enough promise to draw in some big-name customers, but can they conquer global poverty?
Related: Bank of America, Google, Wal-Mart, Technology, California, Energy, Business, India, Poverty, eBay, Carbon Footprint, Emissions
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