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- December 15, 2010
Every 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.
READ MOREIs it possible to reverse death for some lucky people? Just ask Joe Tiralosi of Brooklyn, New York, who began feeling sick one day driving in New York City. He made a smart move by heading to the emergency room of New York Presbyterian Hospital. It was there that he literally dropped dead. But talk about being in the right place at the right time.
READ MOREBecoming a parent for the first time can be one of life’s most joyful experiences. But it can also be stressful for women balancing a full-time job in corporate America with the responsibilities of motherhood. Now an increasing number of new moms are saying goodbye to their corporate lives and becoming entrepreneurs, so they can have more control over their daily schedules.
READ MOREBilly Crystal was only 15 years old when his dad died. All he had was “700 Sundays” with him, which became the title of his one-man Broadway show back in 2004. It was the comedian’s way of paying tribute to his father and mother. The show had the magic mix of humor paired with Crystal’s ability to touch your heart. He walked away with a Tony Award for his performance.
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