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Child Deaths in India Put Spotlight on Pesticides0
- Environmental Well-Being
- August 4, 2013
Many are raising questions about pesticides, following the deaths of 23 children in India who ate school lunches contaminated with the chemicals. However, experts in the U.S. say that the children didn’t show traditional symptoms associated with organophosphate poisoning, the suspected cause of death
READ MOREHas technology ruined handwriting?0
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- July 31, 2013
Constant use of technology and typing on keyboards may cause some people to forget how to write in cursive. We have gotten so used to relying on auto-correct and sending texts and emails that we place convenience above handwriting. A 2012 study by a UK-based company called Docmail provides further support, finding that more than
READ MOREIn N.J., some kids learn there is no free ride0
- Making a Positive Difference
- July 31, 2013
A nonprofit called Second Life Bikes in Asbury Park, N.J. gives kids the chance to get a free used bicycle once they work 15 hours in the Second Life Bikes shop.
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Kate’s Unabashed Baby Belly Busts the Last Taboo of Pregnancy0
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- July 30, 2013
Many new moms are frustrated when they see celebrities looking slim within days of giving birth, but Kate Middleton’s decision to proudly show her post-baby bump offers encouragement for women everywhere. Her decision is helping to eliminate the common misconception that the female body returns to its original state immediately after giving birth. In reality, it takes two or three weeks for a woman’s uterus to return to normal.
READ MOREHappiness U. Why thousands are getting schooled on how to find their bliss — and how it can help you at work0
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- July 30, 2013
Imagine sitting in a class where the main topic of conversation is how to be happier in your daily life. “What Makes Us Happy? Surprising New Insights in Human Nature” was just one recent topic at One Day University in New York, which was created to give adults the chance to get back into the classroom and learn new skills in a college-like environment.
READ MOREThe man who gave away $7.5 billion: Philanthropist who inspired Bill Gates and Warren Buffet wants all his money spent on good causes before he’s dead0
- Making a Positive Difference
- July 30, 2013
Irish-American billionaire Chuck Feeney has donated $7.5 billion to charity and plans to give away the rest of his fortune before he dies. The 82-year-old prides himself on living a modest life; he travels coach, he doesn’t own a car, and he made a point of having his children work their way through college.
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