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Under the first-ever fuel economy rules for heavy trucks, big tractor-trailer trucks must reach 20 percent more miles per gallon by 2018, the President announced Tuesday, maintaining that the consumer costs to fund the projects will equal out at the pump. The New York Times, 8/9/2011
READ MORERead on for the story of how Babar, beloved by generations of children, was created. One of the original members of the family responsible for giving Babar to the world is still alive and well and continuing the Babar story. USA Today.com, 8/9/2011
READ MOREA new study shows that pregnant women can influence their baby's taste buds, depending on what they eat during their pregnancy. If you want your child to like broccoli or beans or certain flavorings or spices, the time to start introducing healthy foods is while you're pregnant. The study reveals that babies will prefer the
READ MOREMetropolitan areas are stepping up to improve their cities. According to the Annual Volunteering in America report, Minneapolis-St. Paul lead the pack of urban hubs with the highest rate of volunteering among large metro areas. Experts say that Midwestern culture, which ingrains core and family values, has much to do with these numbers. Cities in
READ MORESeven years ago, Anne was suicidal, self-medicating with alcohol, and trapped in an unhealthy marriage, a living personification of the recent data showing that middle-aged women have the lowest wellbeing of any age group. With the help of a supportive community, therapy, and will-power, Anne experienced a spiritual and emotional rebirth and is now taking
READ MOREWith over 80,000 people attending Chicago’s most anticipated music festival, concert organizers are hoping to reduce waste. City officials think the festival can do better to improve their “green” efforts but it’s a collaborative effort that involves concert goers and the event’s organizers. The Chicago Tribune, 8/5/2011
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