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- December 15, 2010
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 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 MOREThe Transformers star is taking action to help his hometown in North Dakota, currently submerged under floodwaters. "What I'm doing is I'm raising awareness and I'm trying to raise as much money as I can to help restore the city," he said. To help, visit Duhamel's Facebook page or go to http://centerforcommunitygiving.com/. USA Today, 6/28/2011
READ MOREThings get better with age, or so the cliché goes, but new research suggests that quality of life really does increase with every birthday. A massive poll found that people over the age of 65 have a higher degree of overall wellness than any other age group. USA Today, 6/29/2011
READ MOREOrganic 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 MOREMore 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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