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Solar After Solyndra
- Environmental Well-Being
- October 18, 2011
As Solyndra goes to bankruptcy court today, the Solar Power International conference in Dallas this week brings together the largest gathering of green energy professionals in an industry facing a different sort of glaring heat. The conference will explore the current state of the industry as well what the future may hold for solar power. CNBC.com,
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Reese Witherspoon Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month in New York; Announces Avon Global Breast Cancer Scholars Program
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- October 18, 2011
Today in New York, Avon Foundation for Women Honorary Chairperson Reese Witherspoon recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the 2011 Global Breast Cancer Congress – where she launched a new Avon Foundation for Women-funded global breast cancer scholarship program – and at the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – where she presented more than $9.1
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Environmental Media Association honors green shows
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- October 18, 2011
The Environmental Media Association has recognized six Hollywood productions for spreading the word about going green. Justin Timberlake accepted EMA's Futures Award for his ecological efforts, which include advocacy for environmental issues, greening his concert tours and the eco-friendly golf course he owns near Memphis, Tennessee. Yahoo! News/ AP, 10/16/2011
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When shyness is the sign of something more
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- October 18, 2011
It’s no secret that teenagers are prone to mood swings and sometimes like to keep to themselves. But according to a study published Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics, some adolescents’ feelings extend beyond normal human shyness to a debilitating psychiatric disorder: Social phobia. CNN.com, 10/17/2011
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Consider ADHD starting at age four: doctor group
- Home & Family
- October 18, 2011
The American Academy of Pediatrics this weekend expanded its guidelines for diagnosing and treating kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), recommending that doctors evaluate all patients age four to 18 that show signs of the condition. The new guidelines update decade-old recommendations that focused on diagnosing and managing ADHD in kids age six to 12. The
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Cellphones: More Radiation Than Thought?
- Health & Healing
- October 18, 2011
A government test used to measure the radiation people absorb from their cellphones might underestimate the levels to which most adults and children are exposed, according to a group of doctors and researchers whose stated mission is to promote awareness of environmental health risks they believe may be linked to cancer. Researchers from the Environmental
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Make a Difference Day 2011
- Making a Positive Difference
- October 18, 2011
NBC Nightly News' Anchor Brian Williams wants you to join your neighbors and "do something that makes another life better" next Saturday, Oct. 22, during America's largest day of doing good. USA Weekend, Oct. 14-16
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“Girl Project” reveals what teens are really thinking
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- October 17, 2011
Read about a sociological experiment called the "Girl Project" designed to find out what girls today are thinking and feeling about themselves and their lives. The heartfelt results include a library of photos and handwritten notes from girls ages 13-18, who share what makes them insecure, what stresses them out, what their deepest fears are,
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Check the Temperature in Your Fridge and Freezer
- Environmental Well-Being
- October 14, 2011
It’s important to make sure that you have the temperature set optimally on your appliances so that you can reduce the amount of electricity that you use. The EPA recommends that you keep your refrigerator at 37 degrees and your freezers at 3 degrees, because anything more is a waste of energy and unnecessary. The
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Harrelson Hailed As a Hero
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- October 14, 2011
Actor Woody Harrelson is being called a hero by animal rights activists after sending a letter to U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Raymond Odierno. Harrelson’s letter prompted military leaders to stop using live monkeys in chemical attack training exercises in Maryland. Harrelson said, “I’m sure you agree that our military personnel deserve state-of-the-art training
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Accounting for Disaster: Itemizing Your Home
- Home & Family
- October 14, 2011
One way to be prepare for natural disaster is to keep careful records of the belongings in your home in case you need to file an insurance claim. Three websites that help with this process are reviewed in this article, along with a software package that keeps home inventories. The Wall Street Journal, 10/13/2011
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3 Credit Cards that Reward Healthy Choices
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- October 14, 2011
Some rewards credit cards can actually benefit your body, making it easier for you to stay focused on health and fitness. American Express, Discover and Capital One all have benefits for making healthy choices or working out to keep your body healthy. Fox Business, 10/14/2011
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Spit test could be early indicator of pancreatic cancer
- Health & Healing
- October 14, 2011
Could the type of bacteria in the mouth be an early warning sign of pancreatic cancer? There are different kinds of bacteria in the mouth– certain strains could present more of a health risk than others. Findings from a new study highlight the importance of oral hygiene, at a time when there is a spotlight
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Design for America’s Students Want to Change the World
- Making a Positive Difference
- October 14, 2011
Through Design for America, college students apply their skills to real-world problems. Design for America, a grassroots initiative started in 2009 at Northwestern University, encourages problem-solving design students to apply their skills to real-world issues. Their can-do approach is catching on, as seven more universities plan to launch their own DFA studios this fall. The Cornell
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The do’s and don’ts of online condolences
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- October 13, 2011
These days, going online to help process your grief is a perfectly acceptable step. Here are a few do's and don'ts for supporting a friend who's lost someone he or she loved. Give them the chance to deal in their own way, gently remind them that you're there, and don't expect a response. Remember that
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