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- December 15, 2010
Singer Carrie Underwood is donating $1 million in proceeds from her recent "Blown Away" Tour to the Red Cross for relief efforts. "I have watched the devastation in my home state of Oklahoma over the past several days with great sadness," Underwood said. "With the help of my fans who attended my concerts over the
READ MOREAccording to a new study, frequent heartburn may lead to cancers of the throat and vocal cord, but over-the-counter antacids may help reduce that risk. People with frequent heartburn were found to have a 78% increased risk for developing cancers of the throat and vocal cord if they were not heavy drinkers or smokers, while
READ MORELeadership, not gimmicks, is what sparks true innovation and creativity in the workplace. And creative environments are cultivated by leaders who listen, empathize, and trust. The Wall Street Journal, 5/22/2013
READ MOREThe Institute of Medicine recommended on Thursday that children get a full hour of exercise in school every day, both in and out of physical education class. The Institute said that schools that have done away with physical education need to re-introduce it into the curriculum. ”Children who are more active show greater attention, have faster
READ MOREAccording to government data, 35% of us work on weekends, putting in an average of five hours of labor, often without compensation. Tanya Schevitz, spokeswoman for Reboot, an organization trying to ween people off their need to constantly check their email, use their cell phones, etc., explains, "We have created an expectation in society that
READ MOREIn today's world of telecommuting, many people who work remotely have started to feel alienated. More and more of these workers are joining co-working organizations like Grind, Fueled Collective and NeueHouse in an attempt to be happier and more productive. Co-working sites allow for solo work while also encouraging collaboration. The New York Times, 5/5/2013
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