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- December 15, 2010
Ever since a devastating sinkhole occurred in Florida last month, people have been raising questions and concerns about this dangerous phenomenon. Approximately 20% of the U.S. lies in areas susceptible to sinkholes; people need to be informed about this hazard, and more research is needed. Science Daily, 3/5/2013
READ MOREOne in three teens is a victim of dating violence. Most of this is hidden violence, because teens and parents are often in denial. A boy constantly texting his girlfriend, which the girl may see as flattery, could actually be obsessive behavior that could lead to problems down the road. Once abuse begins, teens in
READ MOREBecause of the increasing demand for social networking in the workplace, the two leading providers of corporate social networks, Yammer and Salesforce, are experiencing a huge surge in business. Bryony Cole, Yammer's senior customer success manager, explains, "You may pat people on the back in a meeting, but this is recognition that everyone in a company
READ MOREIn the United Kingdom, Kraft's Mac & Cheese product doesn't contain any artificial dyes. However, Kraft does add yellow dye to its Mac & Cheese sold in the U.S., because the U.S. doesn't ban the ingredient. Good for You! to Mom bloggers Lisa Leake and Vani Hari, who've been getting the word out about this!
READ MOREVirginia Booth, who died last month at age 89, inspired her great-granddaughter, Samantha Manns, to perform 89 acts of kindness in her memory. Manns fondly remembers her great-grandmother and the genuine kindness she displayed. She explains, “I want people to realize there’s still some good in the world — restore some faith in humanity." Newark Advocate, 3/4/2013
READ MOREValerie Harper, who played best friend Rhoda Morgenstern on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” revealed to People Magazine that she has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and may have only three months left to live. Somehow, though, she is able to stay positive, and her attitude is truly inspirational. She says, “Life is amazing. Live it
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