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Dorms Go Extreme to Lure Students
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- September 27, 2011
According to this report, college students today are not only demanding, but getting better food and living spaces- something their parents may envy as they think back to the 8 x 10 rooms and limited dining options they were used to back in their own college days. CNN.com, 9/23/2011
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Generation YouTube
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- September 27, 2011
What do a model-turned-TV host, a Canadian musician and a boy with a post-dentist buzz have in common? A few minutes on YouTube changed their lives. They may not be household names, but the power of the Internet took Amber Lee Ettinger, Dave Carroll and David Devore Jr. to places no one could have imagined.
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JK Rowling’s Books Save Ancient Trees in the Muggle World
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- September 24, 2011
Harry Potter author JK Rowling works to change the demand in Canada from ancient trees to environmentally friendly paper. Rowling’s Harry Potter series comes to a total of 4, 195 pages, which have sold millions of copies in 65 different languages. On the importance of the ancient trees, Rowling said, “The forest at Hogwarts is
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U.S. advisers urge FDA to address antipsychotics in kids
- Health & Healing
- September 24, 2011
Drug regulators have been urged by U.S. pediatric health advisers to continue studying weight gain and other side-effects of antipsychotic drugs because these drugs are increasingly taken by children. Jonathon Mink, a child neurology expert, said, “There is serious concern that children may be at a higher risk for serious adverse effects and we just
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Think twice before sealing your driveway
- Environmental Well-Being
- September 21, 2011
Scientists have discovered that the coal tar used in most driveway sealants causes pollution to streams, lakes, and maybe even your own home. Rainwater runoff is the greatest source of pollution to most rivers, streams, and lakes, due to the fact that many small sources of pollution mesh together to create big problems that can
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Emmy Awards show greener than ever
- Environmental Well-Being
- September 21, 2011
This year’s annual Emmy Primetime Award show met Fox’s goal for neutralizing the carbon footprint, making the show greener than ever before. The famous red carpet was locally produced from recycled materials and showcased with solar-powered, energy-saving LED and fluorescent lighting. September 19, 2011, Good News Network
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How to look forward to life again
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- September 21, 2011
With the stress of daily life, many of us have experienced a time when we felt there was nothing to look forward to. In order to look forward to life again, we need stay present rather than worrying about the future. We also need to know when to push ourselves and when to take a
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A good marriage pays great benefits
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- September 21, 2011
Married couples who are happy tend to make and save more money and have better physical health. You can do a quick scan of your marriage by answering a few simple questions that deal with how much fun you have, how appreciative you are, and how you heal after upsetting moments. September 19, 2011, Psychology
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Diane Sawyer supports Million Moms Challenge
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- September 21, 2011
ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer supports the Million Moms Challenge, an initiative engaging millions of Americans to support millions of moms across the globe around the critical issues of pregnancy, childbirth and children’s health. Sawyer says, “There is so much we can do together – so many simple ways for us all to link arms
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Henry Winkler honored with OBE for Dyslexia work in UK
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- September 21, 2011
Henry Winkler, who was diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult, received an honorary OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his work touring the UK to educate students, educators, and policy makers about dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Winkler said, “My goal when I started working with children was never to bring accolades on myself,
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A book that will change ‘Your Medical Mind’
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- September 21, 2011
Many of us have a hard time making medical decisions, choosing doctors, or deciding on different treatment options. Two doctors, Jerome Groopman and his wife Pamela Harztband, have written a book, “Your Medical Mind,” to shed light on how our minds approach medicine. The couple uses real patient stories to help us learn how to
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Shel Silverstein’s poems live in ‘Every Thing On It’
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- September 21, 2011
The family of the beloved poet, Shel Silverstein, has released a new book, “Every Thing On It,” which includes 145 poems written by Silverstein that were not included in his earlier books. The family met once a month for about a year to work on the book, ensuring that every detail was just as Silverstein
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Ten workplace habits that could cost your career
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- September 21, 2011
Four leading career coaches offer insight on 10 bad workplace habits they have seen that lead to poor reviews by employers. Some of the habits discussed include being addicted to email, sucking up to the boss, constantly making excuses and having a quick temper. The Globe and Mail, 9/20/2011
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Retirement savings: How to draw the max (safely)
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- September 21, 2011
Many of us wonder how much we can actually pull from our savings each year without running out of money later in life. Learn some options to help you get the most out of your money, both now and in the future. CNN, 9/20/2011
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Yes, You Are Getting Shorter Height Loss May Signal health Risks, Especially for Men; some Exercises Help
- Health & Healing
- September 21, 2011
Is getting shorter as you get older just an inevitable part of the aging process? Although most people do lose height as they get older, height loss could signal additional health risk. A recent study takes a look at what contributes to height loss; what, if anything, can be done about it; and why men, women
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