Over the past few days I have been quite stressed about turning 30; however is it as bad as it seems? I guess its more the hype that society has created around reaching this dreaded figure that forces us to make a big deal of it. 8211; My parents, who are my biggest support system and a source of immense strength. 8211; A dramatic yet successful career swi.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011. A year of action? Tis that time of the year again. When months of frenzy gives way to long and quiet days, festive lighting abounds on the streets, newspapers and news channels begin their ritual of posting annual retrospectives, the social circuit starts buzzing with activity. and of course, I end up being generally at a loss trying to find productive use for my existence! Should I be catching up on my reading? Clear up my clogged email inbox? I had been on the road.

Our house blend of thoughts, opinions and ideas. In this issue of Viewpoint, our expert contributors talk about Why it is important to step back and examine the nuances of an issue before taking a stand on it, Making Research Count in Policy Debates, The Route to Better Decision Making and The Shaping of Public Opinion.