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10-year-old bottles sweet summer treat for a cause 0
- Making a Positive Difference
- June 14, 2015
How does a 10-year–old become the founder and CEO of a business? Mikaila Ulmer has quite a story to tell. It all began when she was just 4 years old and was stung twice in one week by bees: “After that I would freak out about bees—like overreact—and then my parents wanted me to do some research so I would be less afraid. And doing research I found out how incredibly important pollinators they are, and that they were dying. And I decided to create a product that helped save the bees.”
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IRS Data Breach: Are You Affected?0
- Consumer Alerts
- June 3, 2015
Have you ever needed a copy of your tax return to apply for a college loan or a mortgage? Did you use the IRS website’s “Get Transcript” application to obtain past returns– assuming the authorization process meant only you could access your account?
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How Jessica Alba Built A $1 Billion Company, And $200 Million Fortune, Selling Parents Peace Of Mind 0
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- May 29, 2015
What started out as one mother’s quest to find non-toxic cleaning products and diapers has turned into a billion dollar business empire. Of course, it probably helped that the mom was a well-known actress, Jessica Alba, who was determined, passionate and fortunate enough to meet the right business partners to back her in this joint venture.
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Takata Airbag Recall: What You Should Know 0
- Consumer Alerts
- May 22, 2015
It’s unsettling to think that the very airbag that’s meant to keep you safe in an auto accident could be the cause of serious injuries and even death. But defective airbags manufactured by the Japanese company, Takata, have already been linked to six fatalities and at least 100 injuries worldwide.
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A Chef Workout (And Meal) From Rocco DiSpirito 0
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- May 7, 2015
What made a well-known chef decide to start cooking healthier at home and then write a series of cookbooks to encourage others to do the same?
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Idina Menzel offers girls A BroaderWay 0
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- May 7, 2015
For some performers appearing live on a Broadway stage can be a nerve wracking experience. But singer/actress Idina Menzel, who recently starred in If/Then, is used to that venue. She says the nerves come out for her when she’s speaking before groups of girls ages 10 to 14: “Sometimes I get up in front of them and speak out about self-esteem and confidence and taking risks, and my heart is pounding. I feel more responsibility and more nerves talking to them than I do getting up onstage to sing.”
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