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Human Factor: ‘American Idol’s’ Casey Abrams on life with a digestive disease0
- Celebrity Causes
- October 1, 2011
Casey Abrams shares his story about his struggles with the chronic digestive disease, ulcerative colitis. He not only talks about living with his disease, but what he is doing to help others to deal with it and still pursue their dreams. CNN.com, 9/30/2011
READ MOREStudy: Ecotourism Has Significant Benefits0
- Environmental Well-Being
- October 1, 2011
If you are looking to do the standard all-inclusive travel package with your family this year, you may want to reconsider. According to a study by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, ecotourism is a concept that emphasizes authentic experiences in preserved nature guided by local people. The locals have an economic incentive to protect their
READ MORETraining for a Plane Crash0
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- October 1, 2011
British Airways offers a course simulating an emergency. Passengers who sign up learn what to do to survive a crash: things like sitting near an exit, getting close to the ground when there is smoke, knowing the crash position- all worthwhile information for anyone who flies. For details and more tips on surviving a crash,
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Goldie Hawn, Actress Turned ‘Happiness Expert,’ Says ‘Brain Breaks’ Help Kids Learn0
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- September 30, 2011
Goldie Hawn, the sunny, comedic actress turned influential "happiness expert," has been working to revolutionize the classroom environment by incorporating mediation and "brain breaks" to make kids better students. She has just published a book, 10 Mindful Minutes, that deals with brain fitness. In her interview with ABC's Nightline's Cynthia McFadden, she tells parents, "Children mirror
READ MORETaskRabbit: Putting Americans Back to Work, One Odd Job at a Time0
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- September 30, 2011
The website TaskRabbit promotes a good neighbor policy, with people truly helping their neighbors during these challenging economic times. It's a win-win. e.g. You need cupcakes delivered and someone else could use the money… so you give them money for performing the task. Its the kind of thought- provoking idea and website that we hope
READ MOREListeria Worries Prompt Recall of Romaine Lettuce0
- Consumer Alerts
- September 30, 2011
As health officials wrestle with a listeria outbreak traced to cantaloupes from Colorado, with the death toll now having risen to 15, Alaska regulators say chopped romaine lettuce shipped from California has been recalled because of concerns the salad greens may also carry the potentially fatal bacteria. Read on for details. HealthDay News, 9/30/2011
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