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The Town That Jobs Forgot
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- August 22, 2011
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy This is a very moving and engaging story about what happened to three women living in the small town of Millen, GA who lost their jobs after factories that the town depended on for the economic well-being of their residents either shut down
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10 Back-to-School Items to Buy Used
- Environmental Well-Being
- August 22, 2011
There are many ways that you can participate in your own personal reuse revolution this back-to-school season, which can help to shrink your footprint rather than your bank account. Items such as clothes, shoes, books, calculators can be purchased used in order to support the green initiative. This article offers a list of common school
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Indiana fair honors five killed in stage collapse
- Making a Positive Difference
- August 15, 2011
Indiana's Lt. Governor, speaking at a Memorial service for the 5 people who died after the stage collapsed at the State Fair, acknowledged the people who came to the rescue of those injured as they "set aside their personal concerns and moved toward the accident and not away." She referred to that as "the silver
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Report details 2,000 unhealthy air alerts in 2011
- Environmental Well-Being
- August 13, 2011
Those cool summer breezes might not have been as refreshing as they felt, according to a new study that classified at least 2,000 code orange alerts across the country. The low air quality could attributed to the extreme heat that hit the nation this summer. USA Today, 8/12/2011
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Is Facebook Bad for Kids?
- Home & Family
- August 11, 2011
Millions of kids are actively using Facebook — some even in violation of the social network's rule that members be 13 years of age, according to Consumer Reports. One expert, Dr. Larry Rosen, a psychology professor at California State University, says that all this new technology can have some pluses along with the negatives. ABC
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Study: Your Hostile Workplace May Be Killing You
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- August 11, 2011
It’s a common complaint, but now researchers are backing the idea that you may be working yourself to death. In a study that analyzed the relationship between one’s workplace and the risk of death, it was found that those who worked in a less hostile environment and experienced more social support from their coworkers faced
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Boy’s ode to fallen dad inspires tearful responses
- Making a Positive Difference
- August 11, 2011
He's only ten years old, but good for Brandon Nichols for honoring his "daddy" killed in Afghanistan and touching the hearts of so many people. Some who read what he wrote commented that it "puts their problems into perspective." CNN.com, 8/10/2011
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Celebs using social media to fight food crisis
- Making a Positive Difference
- August 10, 2011
In the dawn of the social media era, celebrities can extend their reach further, inspiring audiences to do some good at the touch of a button. In what is perhaps the greatest single call to action over the Internet, more than 150 entertainers, sports and fashion icons, and other notables are banding together to battle
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Colin Farrell sheds light on Angelman syndrome
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- August 10, 2011
Though Colin Farrell is best known for his comedic stunts, the actor has been hitting a more serious chord with fans lately, discussing his eldest son’s diagnosis of Angelman syndrome and urging support for a cure. The 30,000 children who suffer from Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, experience intellectual and developmental delays, seizures, and
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Heavy Trucks to Be Subject to New Rules for Mileage
- Environmental Well-Being
- August 10, 2011
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
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A trip down memory lane with Babar the elephant
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- August 10, 2011
Read 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
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Influence Your Child’s Palate Before Birth
- Health & Healing
- August 10, 2011
A 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
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Twin Cities lead nation in giving back to communities
- Making a Positive Difference
- August 9, 2011
Metropolitan 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
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Find hope in this midlife woman’s dramatic turnaround
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- August 9, 2011
Seven 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
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Lollapalooza Aims to Become More Green
- Environmental Well-Being
- August 8, 2011
With 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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