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Nyad: Swim shows 60s ‘not too late’ for goals0
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- August 8, 2011
This is the inspiring story of swimmer Diana Nyad's pursuit of a long held dream– swimming from Cuba to Florida. Says Nyad, "I'm almost 62 years old and I'm standing here at the prime of my life… I think this is the prime. When one reaches this age, you still have a body that's strong
READ MOREJane White, Actress and Singer Who Found Racial Attitudes to Be an Obstacle, Dies at 880
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- August 8, 2011
Jane White was an influential performer of the 60’s and 70’s who put racial issues in the limelight. Ms. White a light-skinned black woman who recently died of Cancer, “transcended the American race problem” and took on roles that did not narrowly classify her as an ambiguous mixed-race woman. New York Times, 8/7/2011
READ MOREToxic or not? A guide to everyday products0
- Home & Family
- August 8, 2011
From germ-fighting soap to nonstick pans, learn what to eliminate, what to regulate, and what to tolerate. MSNBC.com, 8/7/2011
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How it costs you: 5 effects of the downgrade0
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- August 8, 2011
Now that Standard & Poor's has dropped the U.S. credit rating to AA and has also announced a downgrade in the credit of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, people are wondering what the downgrade will mean for the average citizen. Read on for easy-to-understand information relating to what we need to know when it comes
READ MOREMy Faith: How storytelling saved my life0
- Making a Positive Difference
- August 8, 2011
A recovering alcoholic and Yale graduate, Edward Grinnan got a job at Guideposts Magazine and began writing about his struggles with alcohol and near homelessness. Through telling his story, Edward was able to heal, and his tale reached out to others—inspiring self-change and hope. CNN, 8/7/2011
READ MOREBMW Guggenheim Lab to tackle global urban issues via design and public discussions0
- Environmental Well-Being
- August 6, 2011
In an innovative collaboration between NYC’s Guggenheim museum and BMW, the BMW Guggenheim lab is a “micro-environment” that will cultivate arts and social engagement in a metropolitan landscape. Environmental activists and scientists worked in tandem to build the space—bringing city-dwellers together to contemplate the future SmartPlanet, 8/2/2011
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