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Summer becomes the season for college prep
Sally Herships May 6, 2013
As getting into college becomes ever more competitive, more students are spending the summers creating fodder for college applications.
Coachella tech: 8 apps to pack for summer concerts
David Brancaccio Apr 12, 2013
If you're going to Coachella, you'll want to pack some tech supplies to capture the moment and stay connected. Here are 8 apps to try out this season.
The dangers of summer fun
Kai Ryssdal Aug 9, 2012
Some of America's favorite summertime activities may be fun, but they come with a lot of risks.
Summer camp for young techies
Queena Kim Aug 3, 2012
Throw another app on the campfire. Kids are crowding into computer camps hoping to be the next Steve Jobs.
It's summertime -- but less than it used to be
Eve Troeh Jul 18, 2012
It's the heart of summer, and beaches are crowded. But school schedules, worries about work and even the weather are eating away at summer vacations.
Rebranding summer school
Amy Scott Jun 20, 2012
No more summer of forgetting: To keep kids from losing what they've learned during the year, cities and school districts are rethinking summer school.
Movie studios diversify summer line-ups
Adriene Hill Jun 7, 2012
It’s summer movie season which means it’s the time for big-budget, action-adventures. But summer can also spell success for movies that ignore the desires of teenage boys.
Memorial Day kicks off summer shopping
Shannon Mullen May 28, 2012
Retailers gear up for summer shopping season. With graduation, Mothers Day and Memorial Day, May is one of the biggest shopping months of the year.
Summer Fridays off are a growing job perk
Jeff Tyler May 28, 2012
A way for companies to sweeten benefits at little cost.
It's summer. Time for a yard sale, right?
Kristina Wong May 25, 2012
In summer, Americans start to dream of easy money and a clean garage -- but that dream might turn into a nightmare.
