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- December 15, 2010
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended that all 50 states ban personal electronic devices for drivers (even bluetooth or hands-free devices). The NTSB has no legislative power, but their recommendation is likely to be influential with lawmakers. Medical scientists are strongly endorsing the recommendation, saying that cell phones are too distracting for the
READ MOREThe first-ever American Giving Awards (AGAs) aired on NBC on Friday. The program, hosted by 22-time Emmy Award-Winner Bob Costas, featured celebrity tributes to the accomplishments of five charities selected through online voting. Stars including will.i.am, Miley Cyrus, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 50 Cent, and Rodney Atkins were in attendance. To Write Love on Her Arms
READ MOREIn this article, Carolyn Kepcher explains why it often seems like unqualified, unintelligent, untalented people are the ones scoring the promotions. She explains that this often happens because of the "B bosses" who are doing the hiring. "They know they're not the best, and they spend a lot of time trying to hide that." They
READ MORE300,000 expectant dads have turned to Boot Camp for New Dads, a program which is in 45 states as well as Britain, Canada, Italy and Japan. During the program, men learn how to soothe a crying baby, change a loaded diaper and deal with mom. CNN.com, 12/9/2011
READ MORERobin Lim, who has helped thousands of poor Indonesians have healthy pregnancies and births, was named the 2011 CNN Hero of the Year. On Sunday, "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" recognized Lim and the other top 10 CNN Heroes of 2011. CNN.com, 12/12/2011
READ MORESelf-publishing is upending the book industry. Anyone who has ever dreamed about being a published writer will relate to this story of one woman's unlikely road to a hit novel. Even though book publishers and literary agents rejected her, Darcie Chan figured out how to self-publish her way to being a successful author. The Wall
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