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- December 15, 2010
TGFY Network would like to say GOOD FOR YOU to Weight-Watchers for recognizing the importance of natural, unprocessed foods! Weight-Watchers surprised its legion of users last week when it updated and overhauled its immensely popular points-based dieting system in order to stress the importance of healthier food choices over those which are highly processed. ABC
READ MORERichard Branson's nonprofit, Carbon War Room, announced the creation of ShippingEfficiency.org, which compares the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) of major shipping vessels for their environmental impact. Fast Company, 12/7/2010
READ MORECone-beam technology, a common technology for dental x-rays, has been found by several studies to emit harmful levels of radiation for children. New York Times, 11/22/10
READ MORESome scientists believe the origins of generosity lie in parts of the brain that also control bonding and trust. USA Today
READ MOREShe writes children's books and makes wine, dons a spandex leotard like no one else and has sold millions of albums around the world. Now she wants you to have a toned body. Madonna is opening a new chain of "Hard Candy Fitness" gyms, starting with her first launch in Mexico. Reuters, 11/30/2010
READ MOREFaced with deficits, three states (NY, NH, and NJ) are dipping into money generated by a greenhouse gas initiative in order to balance budgets. NYTimes.com, 11/28/2010
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