An Alarming New Stimulant, Legal in Many States
- Health & Healing
- July 18, 2011
These stimulants are referred to as "bath salts," and they are legal to buy. People smoke or inject them to get high. But, as this story reports, the chemicals in the bath salts can produce side effects that are "long lasting and downright dangerous." Some states are now banning the "bath salts." The New York
READ MOREBudget Excursions for Volunteers
- Making a Positive Difference
- July 18, 2011
Get a cut rate price for a deluxe room. Of course, there is one stipulation: You have to agree to volunteer some of your vacation time to being of service. At the Snake River Lodge & Spa in Jackson, Wyoming, a luxury resort, that means pitching in and removing barbed wire fences to help local
READ MOREJeter blasts his way into baseball history: Milestone hit a homer – and fan returns ball
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- July 10, 2011
It's a double Good for You story– Good for You, Derek Jeter, for an incredible accomplishment. But you have to also say Good for You to the fan who caught the history-making ball and gave it to Jeter. Christian Lopez, a cellphone salesman, could have kept the ball, which memorabilia experts predicted could have given
READ MORETechnology can both improve and hinder family relationships, survey says
- Home & Family
- July 10, 2011
Cambridge University has released a report on how information and communication technology affects family life. The conclusion: Technology can both improve and hinder family relationships. LA Times, 7/7/2011
READ MOREBulb ban’s dark consequences
- Environmental Well-Being
- July 10, 2011
In this follow-up to the previous opinion piece we posted, Deroy Murdock explains how the passage of the ban on incandescent bulbs is killing off American jobs, and how it raises serious safety concerns. What if you work in an office building or are staying at a hotel where you can't open the windows if
READ MOREStudy: Men in happy relationships like to cuddle
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- July 10, 2011
Researchers at the Kinsey Institute's findings may be surprising to some–how important kissing and cuddling were to men in determining their state of happiness in a relationship. The Kinsey study found that cuddling seems to be the key to a happy relationship for men, and, according to the report, men were happier in their relationships
READ MOREMaking a portfolio, and more, at money camp
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- July 10, 2011
When parents often send children to specialty summer camps to develop musical, theatrical, or sports skill, it should be no surprise that camps focused on nurturing financial skills and business savvy are gaining popularity. Parents and teachers often feel ill-equipped to impart money management knowledge, so summer camp can be an option to ensure kids
READ MORENonprofit Spotlight: A Home for Kids In Need
- Making a Positive Difference
- July 10, 2011
In Henry Country, Georgia, just a few miles outside of Atlanta, one in 25 children are abused, neglected, or abandoned entirely. A Friend’s House, in McDonough, Georgia, was founded in 1998, and is a home for these children in crisis. Since it opened its doors, A Friend’s House has provided over 1,660 children with meals and
READ MOREDaniel Radcliffe Reveals His Alcohol Problem
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- July 5, 2011
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe shared his previous struggles with alcoholism in an interview with GQ, but the 21-year-old was proud to say he’s been dry since last August. In an effort to cope with extreme paparazzi, Radcliffe turned to booze as an escape. Now that he’s more comfortable with his success, he says he
READ MOREU.S. Volunteers Bring Relief to Japan on July 4th
- Making a Positive Difference
- July 5, 2011
While most Americans celebrate the country’s independence with a backyard barbeque and dazzling fireworks, these young volunteers are reeling in America’s 235th birthday half way across the world. It’s been four months since a 9.0 earthquake struck Japan, but this group helps to rebuild buildings and a sense of home for devastated victims. NBC Nightly
READ MOREHands off our bulbs: Feds’ foolish ban is also exporting American jobs
- Environmental Well-Being
- June 30, 2011
This op ed expresses the writer's outrage (and that of many Americans) at Congress's ban on incandescent light bulbs, the bulbs we have been using all of our lives. He points out that the light bulb ban, going into effect in January, will only lead to a reduction of America's overall energy use by 2
READ MOREAmerica’s Top State for Business — Virginia is Victorious — Again
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- June 30, 2011
If you’re hopes are set on becoming a business mogul, look towards Virginia. Because of its location, friendly business climate, and diverse economy, Virginia has been deemed the best state for business. This state has shared the top spot with Texas for the past two years, but in 2011, its all about “The Mother State.”
READ MOREBilly Ray Cyrus salutes soldiers with ‘American’ album
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- June 30, 2011
Billy Ray Cyrus pays tribute to American soldiers with his new album, “I’m American,” hitting music racks today. Inspired by a USO visit to soldiers in Afghanistan, Cyrus’s new album features vocals from fellow country stars Jamey Johnson, Darryl Worley and Craig Morgan. "I was blown away and humbled by (the troops') professionalism and their courage and their dedication to
READ MOREOrganic Valley and National Cooperative Grocers Association Join Forces to Improve School Lunch
- Making a Positive Difference
- June 30, 2011
Organic Valley, the nation's oldest organic farmer-owned cooperative, and National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative serving consumer-owned food co-ops nationwide, today announced they are joining forces to improve school lunches (which, as we know, are in desperate need of improvement). Organic Valley and NCGA will launch a national promotion this fall to support
READ MOREAwareness: H.I.V. Campaign Finds 18,000 New Cases
- Health & Healing
- June 27, 2011
More than 18,000 adults were unaware they were infected with the H.I.V. virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. A three-year old campaign developed to extend AIDs treatment found that more people living with the disease did not know it. The New York Times, 6/27/2011
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