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- December 15, 2010
While you might be tempted to buy a new hybrid that boasts eco-friendliness, buying a new product can actually cause more harm than just using your old car in a more eco-friendly way. This article has a wealth of tips for operating your car in a way that both helps the environment AND preserves the
READ MOREBoston health officials are holding a "Break-Up Summit" for teens as part of a national program called "Start Strong," which is aimed at preventing dating violence. According to Nicole Daley, who heads Boston's Start Strong program, a bad relationship can lead to depression, low self-esteem, failing grades, unwanted pregnancy, and even physical confrontation. Chicago Now,
READ MOREVolunteers make a positive difference by giving back to their community, like employees of the Cosmopolitan who spend time working with intellectually disabled people in Opportunity Valley, and they also help their company's bottom line. In addition to fostering teamwork among employees and attracting and retaining top talent, philanthropy can become part of a company's
READ MOREThe film was written by a woman in her thirties writing about a couple twice her age. Screenwriter Vanessa Taylor is quoted as saying, "A lot of people stay in marriages and get comfortable. I don't think a huge number go about actually changing their marriage." New York Daily News, 8/7/2012
READ MOREJane Brody discusses the causes and treatments for vaginal pain. Dr. Deborah Coady, a NY gynecologist, has written a book, Healing Painful Sex. Brody writes that Coady recommends olive oil, coconut oil, vitamin E, and other natural oils to be applied to the vulvar area three or four times a day for one or two
READ MOREAt a young age, Gabby Douglas took it upon herself to make her own dreams come true, and she succeeded, due largely to an enormous amount of willpower, dedication, and hard work. She decided she had to train with Shawn Johnson's coach, Liang Chow, even if it meant leaving her family in Virginia, and she
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