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Muppets mini-makeover aims to boost kids’ health0
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- January 30, 2014
The Sesame Project has given the Muppets a healthy makeover. Bert and Ernie are more active and eating healthy foods, and the Cookie Monster is cutting back on his sweet tooth. But how does the Sesame Project impact kids’ health?
READ MOREChild deaths are tragic reminder that products pose risk long after recall0
- Consumer Alerts
- January 27, 2014
Just because a product has been recalled doesn’t mean it isn’t still harmful. After the untimely deaths of two children from Massachusetts who got stuck in an antique chest, safety experts are advising parents to safeguard their homes and remove any items that have been recalled or that may not be safe for children. Nancy
READ MOREWeighing the Need for a Landline in a Cellphone World0
- Home & Family
- January 27, 2014
The government estimates that 38.2% of households in the U.S. don’t have a landline phone. So, what happens when there is an emergency and cell service is down? A group of emergency professionals from California brought the issue of dialing 911 from mobile phones into the spotlight after finding that a caller’s location wasn’t always readily available for emergency responders. Landline phones are better for calling 911 because they make it easier for dispatchers to locate you by providing your address.
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Lisa Bianconi: Life changer, music teacher, Grammy nominee0
- Making a Positive Difference
- January 27, 2014
Lisa Bianconi has been a teacher for the past 30 years at Kurn Hattin School, which is dedicated to helping children who struggle both at home and school. This year, Bianconi was recognized as a nominee for a new Grammy award called The Music Educator Award.
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Software developer, dentist and other health care careers top U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 Best Jobs list0
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- January 27, 2014
Every year, to help people decide on a steady career, U.S. News & World Report publishes a ranking of the best jobs. This year, for the first time ever, the number one spot was taken by an information technology job over one in the health care industry. In fact, the first and second slots were filled by software developers and computer systems analysts. The rise of mobile devices has largely fueled growth in the software development sector, where job growth is expected to climb an additional 23% by 2022.
READ MOREStep by step, a way to health, happiness and friendship0
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- January 27, 2014
Writer Charles Fleming had more than his fair share of health ailments, from two hip replacements to a broken leg, two spinal surgeries, and more. Even though he was told he needed it, Fleming declined a third spinal surgery and opted to try to mend himself by exercising.
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