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The ‘No More Tears’ Shampoo, Now With No Formaldehyde 0
- Environmental Well-Being
- January 27, 2014
After being put under pressure by environmental groups and consumers alike, Johnson & Johnson has removed the chemicals formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane from its No More Tears baby shampoo and other products for tots. The company fulfilled its promise of removing the potentially harmful chemicals by the end of 2013, with plans to reformulate all of its other consumer products and brands, such as Clean & Clear and Neutrogena.
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Modern Etiquette: Business cocktail etiquette 0
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- January 27, 2014
How do you make the most of after-hours networking events? “Just because an event takes place after hours doesn’t mean you’re off the clock. In fact, the time you spend at an event may be the most valuable time you put in that day and in your career,” explains Pamela Eyring, the owner and president of a professional business etiquette and international protocol training school called The Protocol School of Washington.
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Got a charge for $9.84 on your credit card? Beware 0
- Consumer Alerts
- January 25, 2014
A fraud alert was issued by the Better Business Bureau following complaints of a $9.84 charge showing up on many people’s credit card statements. The charge may show up as “customer support” or as a charge from any one of a number of different websites.
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Young and old together: Why kids and the elderly benefit from close relationships 0
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- January 24, 2014
Parents Jeff and Heather Anderson know how important it is for their children to have loving relationships with their grandparents and elders. Their kids are lucky to not only have biological grandparents Carl and Rosalin Anderson, but also an honorary grandparent in their neighbor, “Grandma Margie.” Heather believes that, through these friendships, the grandparents teach the children non-judgmental love, while the kids bring happiness and youthfulness to the relationship.
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Consumer Reports: Too many sodas contain potential carcinogen 0
- Consumer Alerts
- January 23, 2014
The caramel coloring used in many sodas contains a chemical called 4-methylimidazole, or 4-Mel, that may increase your risk of getting cancer, Consumer Reports says.
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Remembering Robin Williams for his Kindness 0
- GOOD FOR YOU by Claire Carter
- January 22, 2014
Back in 2011, I wrote and recorded Good for You, Robin Williams. It was my way of saying thank you, from my heart, to Robin Williams for the genuine kindness he showed my Mother the day he met her at a Florida restaurant. How she relished telling and retelling that story to family and friends! I
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