Entertainment, Books & Humor

Anti-bullying book has a moooooving message
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- December 27, 2011
A cow named Annie is the main character in Lori Corson-Webber's books about life on a N.J. farm where the animals tackle social issues that affect children like bullying, tolerance and respect. TODAYMoms, 12/23/2011
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Suzanne Somer’s Cancer Battle
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- December 23, 2011
On Friday, The Dr. Oz Show focused on natural cures. Suzanne Somers was on talking about her battle with breast cancer, as she chose to reject conventional treatment. In this candid interview, Suzanne discusses the alternative therapies she utilized and describes her quality of life after undergoing a revolutionary procedure to rebuild her breast. She
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Understanding Eating Disorders
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- December 20, 2011
This is an interesting interview with Harriet Brown, the author of Brave Girl Eating, a memoir about one mother's journey to understand anorexia. The interview discusses Brown's reasons for writing the book, and delves into some details of her daughter's battle with anorexia and the difficult decisions that went along with it. Aside from her
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How Darcie Chan Became a Best-Selling Author
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- December 10, 2011
Self-publishing is upending the book industry. Anyone who has ever dreamed about being a published writer will relate to this story of one woman's unlikely road to a hit novel. Even though book publishers and literary agents rejected her, Darcie Chan figured out how to self-publish her way to being a successful author. The Wall
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Kermit Wasn’t the Only Greenie on Set for the Muppet Movie
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- December 6, 2011
The new Muppets movie- and all Disney films since 2009- had an environmental steward on set responsible for greening all aspects of the production, from catering (using organic ingredients and compostable knives and forks, etc.) to transporting compost. This eco advocate met with all the departments (like wardrobe, locations, etc.) to discuss how they could
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‘Most Beautiful Woman’ By Day, Inventor By Night
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- November 30, 2011
A new book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes sets out to rewrite America’s memory of Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr, who was known in her time as ‘the most beautiful woman in the world.’ Little did the world know that, in the 1940s, Lamarr, in an attempt to help the war effort, actually invented what
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Hard Times Generation: Families living in cars
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- November 29, 2011
Scott Pelley brings "60 Minutes" cameras back to central Florida to document another form of family homelessness: kids and their parents forced to live in cars. It is the second time they've gone to Florida to profile families that have found themselves jobless and then homeless. One father didn't want to appear on camera, but
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Finding Your Happiness with Chicken Soup for the Soul
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- November 25, 2011
The new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Find Your Happiness, discusses the root of personal happiness and explains how important it is for everyone to find their own happiness-triggers. These triggers could be hobbies, helping others, or any other activity that brings you to a state of joy. Inside Edition, 11/22/2011
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It’s Time to Say Goodbye to All That Stuff
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- November 24, 2011
Jane Brody discusses the new book, The Hoarder in You: How to Live a Happier, Healthier, Uncluttered Life, which she recommends for anyone coping with a cluttering problem, and summarizes some of the de-cluttering methods she's found most useful. The author of the book discussed is Robin Zasio, a clinical psychologist, star of the show
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Gabby Giffords Inspires Viewers
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- November 17, 2011
The closing story on ABC World News dealt with how inspired viewers have been by the coverage of Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford's remarkable recovery after a bullet entered her brain. Anchor Diane Sawyer said the response to Gifford's transformation– from barely being able to respond just nine months ago, to speaking out after undergoing intense physical,
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The Best Advice Around, From Those Who Took It
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- November 16, 2011
The Wall Street Journal asked entrepreneurs which self-help books helped them get their businesses off the ground or run them more smoothly, and seven particular books stood out. The Wall Street Journal, 11/14/2011
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New Book Examines Why We Spend
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- November 12, 2011
Shiny Objects: Why We Spend Money We Don’t Have in Search of Happiness We Can’t Buy, by James A. Roberts, examines a phenomenon that plagues most of our lives: our desire to make purchases we don't need. Roberts strives to provide new insights into our quest for happiness as he explores the things that often
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Jewel To Co-Host Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Veterans Day Special
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- November 4, 2011
ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is teaming up with the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) to present a one-hour special: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition “Rise and Honor” A Veterans Day Special, featuring appearances by celebrities. Look to the Stars, 11/3/2011
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Cancer Survivor Inspires Others Through Books
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- October 27, 2011
Gale Giandelone is inspiring cancer patients in her new book. She details her own battle with cancer and is gives people facing cancer lots of encouragement. Dailycomet, 10/25/2011
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New Book on How to Use Social Media to Find a Job
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- October 24, 2011
Joshua Waldman has an MBA and a good job, but was laid off twice. He used social media to network, find open jobs and eventually get interviews. He decided to write a book about how to use social media to find a job: “Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies.” BU Today, 10/24/2011
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