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Was there a 'medieval warm period', and if so, where and when?
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It has frequently been suggested that the period encompassing the ninth to the fourteenth centuries A.D. experienced a climate warmer than that prevailing around the turn of the twentieth century. This epoch has become known as theMedieval Warm Period, since it coincides with the Middle Ages in Europe. In this review a number of lines of evidence are considered, (including climatesensitive tree rings, documentary sources, and montane glaciers) in order to evaluate whether it is reasonable to conclude that climate in medieval times was, indeed, warmer than the climate of more recent times. Our review indicates that for some areas of the globe (for example, Scandinavia, China, the Sierra Nevada in California, the Canadian Rockies and Tasmania), temperatures, particularly in summer, appear to have been higher during some parts of this period than those that were to prevail until the most recent decades of the twentieth century. These warmer regional episodes were not strongly synchronous. Evidence from other regions (for example, the Southeast United States, southern Europe along the Mediterranean, and parts of South America) indicates that the climate during that time was little different to that of later times, or that warming, if it occurred, was recorded at a later time than has been assumed. Taken together, the available evidence does not support aglobal Medieval Warm Period, although more support for such a phenomenon could be drawn from high-elevation records than from low-elevation records.
The available data exhibit significant decadal to century scale variability throughout the last millennium. A comparison of 30-year averages for various climate indices places recent decades in a longer term perspective.
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- Title
- Was there a 'medieval warm period', and if so, where and when?
- Journal
Climatic Change
Volume 26, Issue 2-3 , pp 109-142
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- 1994-03-01
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- 0165-0009
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- 1573-1480
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- 1. Laboratory of Tree Ring Research, University of Arizona, 85721, Tucson, AZ
- 2. Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Science, University of Colorado, 80309, Boulder, CO, USA
- 3. NOAA/ERL/CDC, 325 Broadway, 80303, Boulder, CO, USA


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And the New Showrunner for "The Walking Dead" Is….
By Perry Michael Simon on January 14, 2013
We may have an answer to the question of who's taking over the TV version of The Walking Dead now that Glen Mazzara is out: Several outlets, including Deadline, are reporting that it's current Supervising Producer and writer Scott M. Gimple, which means they're promoting from within and using someone who's been on the team since the beginning of Season 2 as the new showrunner.
Gimple wrote two episodes this season, November 18th's "Hounded" and the upcoming March 24th episode "This Sorrowful Life." In the second season, he wrote "Save the Last One," "Pretty Much Dead Already," and, with Mazzara, "18 Miles Out." He's also written for comics (Simpsons), several TV series (including FlashForward, Life, and Fillmore! (a kids' series, which he created)), and the movie Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, which… well, he's written for The Walking Dead and let's focus on that. If you write for a living, you've written stuff that some people might consider, you know, not all that great. It's how you pay the rent. (I know someone who shall remain nameless who is actually ESPN's Matthew Berry — whoops, not nameless anymore — who co-wrote Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles and lived to tell the tale) So, are you comforted that the show will be in the hands of someone who knows the ropes and is already part of the operation, or are you still apprehensive?
Maybe this guy will let some black people say words
Maybe AMC needs to quit dicking around so that Associate Producers don't bail out and / or get asked to leave THE WALKING DEAD …
Other than Dexter or BSG (at their best), The Shield might be the best 'situational ethics' show ever. Now, Walking Dead is actually playing in that same league – I'm pretty certain Mazzara (specifically due to his time on The Shield) was directly responsible for the game-changing quality of late. AMC may have killed the golden goose
But who will be Gimple's second in command? Because they will be the next showrunner…
How long before Kirkman gets this one shitcanned?


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Kim and Denny Collins pick up branches at the Duck Pond on Sunday. Credits: Amy Kiste Nyberg
Tom Michetti, director of the Department of Public Works, briefs volunteers at Village Hall. Credits: Amy Kiste Nyberg
A group of volunteers takes a break to pose on Sunday. Credits: Amy Kiste Nyberg
Helping to kick off Community Cleanup Day are, from left: Sheena Collum, head of the Citizens Public Safety Committee; Tom Michetti, director of Public Works; Alex Torpey, village president: and village Trustees Howard Levison, Deborah Davis Ford, Janine Bauer and Mark Rosner. Credits: Amy Kiste Nyberg
Dozens Turn Out for South Orange Community Cleanup
Sunday, November 25, 2012 • 4:53pm
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – Dozens of volunteers made short work of limbs, branches and leaves that littered the area around the Duck Pond on Sunday afternoon, piling them at the curb for pickup by the Department of Public Works.
Gray skies gave way to sunshine as the crew – bundled against the 40-degree weather and sporting a variety of headgear from caps to hats with flaps to furry – raked, dragged plastic garbage cans full of leaves and trundled wheelbarrows heaped with branches.
The Community Cleanup and Food Drive got under way at Village Hall at 1 p.m., where volunteers munched pizza donated by Bunny's Sports Bar and Restaurant and awaited their marching orders from DPW Director Tom Michetti.
Among those gathered were 10 Scouts from Junior Girl Scout Troop 20718 and Brownie Troop 20345, wearing sashes with badges over their coats. Troop leader Sherina Larrier of Maplewood said the cleanup day was a good way for the girls to earn community service hours "in their own community."
Some made it a family outing. "We are part of the community and want to help," said Amanda Gerstmann of South Orange as she headed for the table to get pizza for her children. "We love the parks and playgrounds, and we wanted to help pitch in."
Sheena Collum, chairwoman of the Citizens Public Safety Committee, said an assessment of parks and playgrounds last week showed the Duck Pond was most in need of attention. The crowd dispersed, with some electing to walk to the park, rakes balanced on their shoulders.
While the ducks huddled together in the center of Duck Pond, volunteers spread out. Kim Collins of South Orange came prepared with a large green bag for toting branches, which her father, Denny – visiting from Tennessee – obligingly filled up.
She said she came "with a gaggle of teens" who needed to do something to help "rather than lazing around texting."
Brothers Jack and Cole Hockman, along with Leo Catanzaro, said they wanted the community service hours for their future college applications. The three teens got busy with rakes – after making sure Collum had their contact information for documentation of their contribution. Those who signed the attendance sheet also are eligible for free tickets donated by the South Orange Performing Arts Center.
As the afternoon work session was winding down, a group of workers took a break to pose for Collum. "Smile!" she called out. And they did.
NOTE: The reporter both observed and participated in the cleanup day. She is part of a hyperlocal journalism partnership between The Alternative Press and Seton Hall University's Department of Communication & The Arts.


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Cameron Simcik is a graduate of Bucknell University. She has written for Her Campus and is currently the Philadelphia Travel City Editor for The Daily Meal and a contributing writer for TheFW and GuySpeed.
With Christmas only two weeks away, Santa is a pretty busy guy these days. He has to double check all presents are made, organize final copies of the naughty and nice lists and do some last-minute reindeer grooming so they're in tip-top shape for Christmas. It's a stressful few weeks, but Santa's been doing it for like, hundreds of years, so he has the whole thing down pat.
No matter what the holiday, we always love getting extra festive. It's not like we need an excuse to wear awful Christmas sweaters or take part in a harmless snowman prank, but doing that stuff during the season makes us look a little less crazy. The season also provides the perfect excuse to go way overboard in the decorating department.
The Christmas season is the happiest time of year. We get to spend extra time with our family and friends, and there are endless supplies of cookies. While these few weeks are filled with tons of cheer, it's also the sappiest time of year, especially in the good ol' USA. It's the ideal time for overseas military men to surprise their loved ones, and of course, create tearjerker alert YouTube videos of it all.
Even though we're huge fans of Christmas, the holiday season can be super stressful at times. This is particularly true when it comes to buying presents. Most people are difficult to shop for, which puts tons of pressure on us to try and decode their present preference. Will our friend like that potpourri centerpiece we're re-gifting from grandma? Probably not. What about the awful Christmas sweater in the back of our closet that still has the tag on it? We'll give that a big N-O.
With all the time we spend on Pinterest, it's no wonder we've come across so much quirky and awesome stuff. Half our holiday gift and decorating ideas come from the site alone! Want to check out Disney/Star Wars mash-up art or a cheeseburger dress? They've got you covered. Not surprisingly, the site also has a whole slew of questionable holiday products you can pin and repin, like a pickle ornament or a creepy spandex reindeer costume.
Santa's elves are the greatest. For starters, they work super hard in his workshop all year round making our Christmas presents and baking delicious treats so Santa maintains that cookie belly. However, we do think these charming people are highly underrated. They're arguably the most charming part of Christmas, after all! That's why we think it's important to pay homage to the little guys and girls through one of our favorite combos of all-time: babies and costumes.
Ahh, puppies. We have no idea how it's possible, but everything they do is so darn cute. They can wear an Elvis suit, prepare for Hurricane Sandy or even subject themselves to toddler torture, and they're still ridiculously charming.
Even though Santa has an awesome job, it can be super stressful at times. Sure he's a jolly ol' guy who gives out presents for a living, but when Christmas Eve rolls around, things can get really tricky. If you think about it, the guy has to pull off delivering like, millions and millions of presents to people all around the world, so of course Santa needs to relax a bit post-Christmas. You know-- hop in the jaccuzi, get a massage or down a couple dozen chocolate chip cookies while the elves give him a manicure.
However, there are times Santa goes a little overboard with this whole "relaxing" thing, and he knocks back a few too many drinks (and we're not talking about milk). Basically, the guy gets extra, extra tipsy. He ends up passing out on sidewalks, subways and even right next to the Christmas tree. Who know Saint Nick was such a party animal?
Little kids are the best. They're pro photobombers and make super weird raps about McDonald's, and that's just scratching the surface. But munchkins can also be the worst. Don't get us wrong-- their adorableness usually overrides any of those 'tudes they try and pull, and you know how we're suckers for anything remotely adorable. But sometimes that awful side emerges in those rare moments of brattiness, and we're left sort of dumbfounded.


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I purchased this tent for use in my shortbed GMC. I have a travel trailer but I would have to make two trips, one for the travel trailer and one to pull the boat trailer, when fishing and camping. The tent fit my truck as promised and it took me about 1 hour to set up the 1st time. The tent construction is of a good construction, including taped seams.


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Did you realize that the world today is constantly changing? Yes, of course, so many things become easier and faster including when many car users currently do not have time to visit the store yourself to find accessories and parts for automobile parts to be replaced. However, due to advances in the technology world you would know that many online stores that will help you find the best and which one of the best is an Auto Zone Online Store.
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Auto Zone Locations
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Some Auto Zone Locations are spread across several U.S. regions located mostly in the areas of California, such as AutoZone in Sacramento CA, 1900 Broadway, Sacramento CA 95 818 and you can contact them at telephone number (916) 443-5479, then also there in 1400 W Capitol Ave, West Sacramento CA 95 691 with a phone number that you can call at (916) 372-6386. And lastly there is at 3455 Watt Ave, Sacramento CA 95 821 with their phone number at (916) 485-4714.
With several locations in California, maybe Auto Zone Locations can you reach and go there to see first hand how their service system and convince yourself to find the best. Before you go to Auto Zone Locations, make sure you prepare whatever accessories you need to bolster the performance and appearance of your vehicle, so that upon arrival you do not need to be confused to decide it.
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Auto Zone Parts stores are designed with amazing layout, the result of intelligent work of their Store Development Team. Plus, its locations are carefully selected for the customer's convenience. The plus point is not just their building and infrastructure. In serving the customer, they are also supported with progressive computer system that guarantees the ordering and delivering process. All of these can't be achieved if they don't maintain great relationship with the customers and the suppliers.
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In the end, if you are looking for auto parts and accessories, you always can count on Auto Zone Parts. You may directly go to one of their franchises stores or visit their online store. Make sure that you are getting the right auto parts for you in term of the quality and price.
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Do you know why having a menu of food is very important? Yes, of course, because this way your needs will be met with appropriate and adequate not excessive and disadvantages. The same thing happens when you decide to come online at Auto Zone or to a few scattered locations in your area to find spare parts or accessories that are right with your vehicle so that your arrival must be equipped with Auto Zone Parts Lists.
Auto Zone Parts Lists are useful to guide you so that you know what is true - you really need for your vehicle, and when you come to the Auto Zone Auto Zone certainly Parts Lists you need to know what part you need is on them or not. This way you will more easily and efficiently with respect to time, but once again you should know that Auto Zone presents the parts and complete accessories to their customers and here are some lists that you should know.
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Of the many Auto Zone Parts Lists are for replacement category, of course there is the possibility for customers who want special treatment or multifunctional tool. For your needs on this one, then the Auto Zone Parts Lists are provided as accessories, tools, equipment, and fluids and chemicals in an effort to meet your needs. Then, if all can be fulfilled at Auto Zone, Auto Zone parts what about price?
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There are definitely a lot access what you get when you are thinking of getting some of the best parts and accessories at affordable prices, regardless of the cheap or expensive a product of this is relative and must act like you know what to choose because you want the best. There is a saying that sometimes, the savings are not required to some extent be related to the Auto Zone Parts Prices certainly not a big problem.
We certainly know that, AutoZone is a large company for 20 years serving the interests of their customers with spare parts and accessories are the best. For that, you certainly know how the quality of product owned by AutoZone and if you still want something cheap but do not have the quality of the best?
AutoZone a good quality product, of course closely related to the Auto Zone Parts Prices, although the price is quite expensive but given this is the best investment for you. If you try to compare it with the quality of the products are cheap and low quality, of course you know that you will replace them in a short span of time by replacing the intensity frequently, do you still say this save?
So, briefly, you certainly have captured the conclusion of the Auto Zone Parts Prices for this article. Try to get something that is qualified and able to provide long performance for your vehicle, because at this time-saving associated with not only discounts but also how the resilience of a given product, so you do not need to pay greater or cash in an amount equal to the period fast. So, it's easier this way you manage your finances for other purposes without thinking about the recurring replacement. Let's get come to the AutoZone Parts and find quality products, with appropriate and competitive prices.


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Eukaryotic gene expression involves tight coordination between transcription and pre-mRNA splicing; however, factors responsible for this coordination remain incompletely defined. Here, we explored the genetic, functional, and biochemical interactions of a likely coordinator, Npl3, an SR-like protein in Saccharomyces cerevisiae that we recently showed is required for efficient co-transcriptional recruitment of the splicing machinery. We surveyed the NPL3 genetic interaction space and observed a significant enrichment for genes involved in histone modification and chromatin remodeling. Specifically, we found that Npl3 genetically interacts with both Bre1, which mono-ubiquitinates histone H2B as part of the RAD6 Complex, and Ubp8, the de-ubiquitinase of the SAGA Complex. In support of these genetic data, we show that Bre1 physically interacts with Npl3 in an RNA-independent manner. Furthermore, using a genome-wide splicing microarray, we found that the known splicing defect of a strain lacking Npl3 is exacerbated by deletion of BRE1 or UBP8, a phenomenon phenocopied by a point mutation in H2B that abrogates ubiquitination. Intriguingly, even in the presence of wild-type NPL3, deletion of BRE1 exhibits a mild splicing defect and elicits a growth defect in combination with deletions of early and late splicing factors. Taken together, our data reveal a connection between Npl3 and an extensive array of chromatin factors and describe an unanticipated functional link between histone H2B ubiquitination and pre-mRNA splicing.
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Casey and Doreen are but two of 22 major players in Short Cuts, Robert Altman's acidic distillation of nine Raymond Carver short stories (plus one poem) into one grand indictment of the hollowness and fragility of modern American family life. If you're wondering how the director takes so many actors and subplots and transforms them into one linear, cohesive, two-hour movie, you should know this going in: he doesn't. Many of the characters cross paths over the course of the film's three hours and nine minutes, sometimes randomly and sometimes with larger dramatic purpose, but the linkages are more thematic than schematic.
Altman is famous for this sort of thing, of course. The cinematic equivalent of an impressionist painter, Altman has always been more concerned with mood and tone than he has with traditional story structures and mainstream narrative conventions. In that respect Short Cuts is a throwback to 1975's Nashville, one of the director's most talked-about films, which also dealt with a multitude of characters and did not bother with a central, unifying story line. Short Cuts is nine subplots in search of a plot. That's only a minor annoyance, because it's held together by great acting by such stars as Tim Robbins, Andie MacDowell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Robert Downey, Jr., and Jack Lemmon. Carver purists may be disappointed because Altman doesn't slavishly follow the short stories, but this is really the director's baby all the way. If you like Altman, as I do, you'll cherish it as his crowning achievement. If you don't like Altman, consider yourself forewarned.
Although the new film is set in Southern California and an earthquake figures prominently into the final act, the most significant fault line that connects Short Cuts' motley assortment of walking wounded is not the San Andreas. Rather, it's the yawning gulf between the sexes, with a dollop of suburban angst thrown in for good measure. In Altman's world men are usually, if not always, jerks. Some are pompous, anal-retentive, and self-absorbed, like TV editorialist Howard Finnigan. As medfly-bombing helicopters cut a portentous swath through the air above the swimming pools, manicured lawns, and cheating hearts of greater Los Angeles, Finnigan harangues the apathetic citizenry about the fires, mudslides, crime, and gang warfare that plague the region. Then he wonders on the air, "Why should we have to share it with the Mexicans?"
The only person who takes Howard seriously is Howard. Even his beautiful, comfortably numb wife, Ann, whose biggest daily challenge is ordering the right cake for their son's upcoming birthday, would rather read a magazine than listen to her husband's televised ranting. And theirs is perhaps the strongest relationship in this scathing attack on suburbia.
"How goes the war?" Howard, on his way to work, asks the pool cleaner.
"Bad guys are winning, sir," replies the chlorine man. It's but one of a hundred or more throwaway lines crammed into Short Cuts, but it neatly sums up the misanthropic director's cynical vision.
Nobody does suburban dysfunction like Robert Altman. Short Cuts is his doctoral thesis on the topic. Consider just one story's cast of characters: Gene, the philandering cop who first heartlessly abandons, then later retrieves, the family dog; Sherri, Gene's masochistic wife, who tolerates his dalliances even as she howls with laughter at his increasingly ridiculous excuses involving crack babies and unspecified dangerous work that he cannot tell her about "for your own protection." Gene is the kind of cop who hits on an attractive party clown named Claire during a traffic stop. When Sherri finds Claire's phone number in Gene's pocket, the cop doesn't bat an eyelash.
"Claire Kane," he drones, "a.k.a. 'The Clown.' Bunco artist wanted in three states. Now I've compromised your safety and the safety of our kids. You happy?" Minutes later Gene's halfway across town, kissing his mistress, real-estate agent Betty Weathers. Betty is the estranged wife of Stormy Weathers, a dashing, womanizing, borderline-psychotic chopper pilot who uses their son Chad as a pawn in a cruel game of vengeance. When Betty takes off for a clandestine weekend getaway with yet another lover, Stormy breaks into her house, dumps all her clothes into a washing machine, and pours in a gallon of bleach. And that's just for starters; the real fun doesn't begin until he whips out the chainsaw.
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Ray Smith, University of Kentucky Extension forage specialist, is this year's AFGC president.
Improved communications within the American Forage & Grassland Council (AFGC) and its state affiliates, as well as with other forage-related organizations, will be a main goal of its new president, Ray Smith.
"I really look forward, over the next year, to finding out more about other forage-related organizations – finding out what people are doing and looking for ways to improve our interactions," said Smith, University of Kentucky Extension forage specialist.
He spoke the last day of AFGC's Jan. 12-14 conference in Memphis, TN, just after listening to a session on how AFGC, the National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance and the National Hay Association can work together.
Smith would like to broaden that cooperative effort to include other groups, such as state and national livestock organizations.
"Maybe there are goals that we don't have in common, but we need to look at what we do have in common and then focus on that together."
A joint project he'd like to suggest: increasing the amount of funding available for forage research. Public funding has dropped significantly over the years, he says. But it's definitely needed because "forages aren't a high-margin-type crop, like corn," and there aren't the industry resources or checkoff funds for forages that there are for other commodity crops such as corn and soybeans.
The general public also needs to be educated on just what forage is, he said. "There's a growing public awareness when you talk about grass-fed beef – that's helped us." Smith hopes for the day "when someone hears something about forage, (they) would have, immediately, a mental picture of what forage is and the benefits it brings."
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In an ideal 100km diet, vegetables would be served in bowls made from the soil in which they grew.
The Polderceramics from Atelier NL's Drawn From Clay series illustrates
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Each piece is made of clay from a different farm, as part of a project based on the relationship between origin and identity, and the social and agricultural importance of the geography of the Noordoostpolder region of central Netherlands.
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The Recession's Silver Lining: A Financially Savvy Youth
One year closer to financial independence, Gen Z is growing more concerned about the job market, among other economic and financial issues, according to the 2nd Annual Generation Z Survey , released by TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (NYSE:AMTD). This year, 34 percent of respondents say their top economic concern is jobs and unemployment, up from 26 percent in TD Ameritrade's 2012 Generation Z Survey. In addition:
- They are more worried about large student loan debts (46% vs. 39% in 2012)
- They are increasingly concerned that they won't be able to rely on Social Security when they retire (39% vs. 31% in 2012)
- They are more likely to believe saving is important at this stage in their lives (83% vs. 76% in 2012)
- The majority (59%) of Gen Z with credit cards say they pay their balance off in full each month when they receive their statement, which is an increase from the 23% doing so in 2012
While coming of age during a recession may encourage conservatism and a good understanding of the importance of saving, some in Gen Z are missing critical opportunities to start good financial habits early:
Fact: Four out of 10 (41%) Gen Z respondents do not pay their credit card balance off in full every month, including a third (31%) who only pay their balance off in full one statement in every two or fewer. The average balance held on Gen Z's last credit card statement before payment was $485.
Fact: Forty-four percent of Gen Z respondents say the best way to save for retirement is in a savings account, while only 11 percent think investing in the stock market is best.
Fact: While most Gen Z respondents say they have checking and savings accounts, nearly 1 in 5 do not have any savings/spending vehicles of their own. Fact: More than half of those in Gen Z follow a budget. A quarter (27%) follow one carefully and another quarter (26%) follow one, but not very closely. Fact: One-third have installed banking apps on their smartphones, and a smaller group of 8 percent say they have installed budgeting/savings apps. That's more than those with Snapchat (26%) but significantly less than those with YouTube (83%), Facebook (78%) or Twitter (44%) apps. "When it comes to establishing good financial habits, starting at a young age is key," says Carrie Braxdale, managing director of investor services for TD Ameritrade.* "We encourage parents to talk to kids about money, and the survey suggests Gen Z will listen – six out of 10 say their parents are the most influential source of financial education."Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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