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- December 15, 2010
Tom Minion’s son, Travis, chose a military career. This is what he wrote about his son in the NY Daily News: “A top student and athlete in high school, Travis could have gone to almost any college in the country, but he chose the Naval Academy to serve his country.” It was during his 2nd tour of duty in Iraq that Travis was killed by a sniper’s bullet.
READ MORESocial media has certainly become a an integral part of many people’s daily lives. But especially for those who spend a lot of time online, how does it affect their ability to interact and communicate with others when they find themselves face-to-face?
READ MORENBA star Kevin Durant just received his first most valuable player (MVP) award. However, it was his acceptance speech that won the hearts of everyone whose heard it and even earned him a rousing standing ovation. In his own endearing, humble way, he not only gave credit to his teammates, but wanted the world to know that it is his mom who is “the real MVP.” Without her, Durant feels he wouldn’t be the success he is today.
READ MOREEvery year at this time, New York Post columnist, Cindy Adams, writes a heartfelt column to honor her late Mother, who meant the world to her. And she reminds those of us who still have our Moms around to be sure to let them know just how much we love them.
READ MOREHave you ever heard of brominated vegetable oil or BVO? It’s a flame retardant chemical that’s also used to stabilize flavor in beverages. There’s a controversy regarding its safety. Some research suggests that it may be harmful to us, since it can build up over time in our bodies. BVO is banned in Europe, but here in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration does allow it as an additive in beverages, as long as the level of concentration is no more than 15 parts per million.
READ MOREA healthy, engaged, productive workplace is good for a company's bottom line. And it turns out that a majority of employees say they want to take part in wellness programs and be engaged at work. That's the finding of a recent Virgin Pulse survey of 3,822 employees at 361 different companies.
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