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- Wii Injury – The Wii Fit Backlash
- Graduation Rates: City Folk v. Country Bumpkins
- The State of Stress
- Stem Cell Restrictions Slackened
- Fighting the Stigma of the “Stupid” American Tourist
- Perfect Smiles Triumph Despite Economy
- Should I be an Organ Donor?
- More Morels! Mushroom-Hunting Season is Upon Us!
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Wii Injury – The Wii Fit Backlash
Wii-lovers have found a new game associated with the program: injury. From doctors to children, many have inflicted injury upon themselves by playing the physical video game. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Health
Tagged Fitness, Injury, Nintendo, Orthopedics, Video games, Wii, Wii Fit
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Graduation Rates: City Folk v. Country Bumpkins
Studies show that those living in large cities have a higher high school dropout rate versus those living and attending schools in more suburban and rural areas. Continue reading
The State of Stress
If you’re from the state of rolling green hills, red barns, and foot-stompin’ bluegrass (Kentucky), count your southern roots unlucky. Kentucky was reported the state with the highest rate of mental stress, according to CNN article, “Feeling stressed? It’s more likely in some U.S. states than others.” Residents of the beautiful beaches of Hawaii report the lowest rates of stress, at 6.6 percent. Kentucky ranks 14.4 percent. Continue reading
Stem Cell Restrictions Slackened
In April 2009, the Obama Administration announced its plan to lift financial restrictions on stem cell researched. Not all restrictions will be lifted, but they will alleviate some implemented during the Bush era. Continue reading
Fighting the Stigma of the “Stupid” American Tourist
Like it or not, Americans have made a reputation for themselves overseas. Stupid, ignorant, or downright lazy are descriptions applied to American travelers from overseas citizens. The stereotype has become so prevalent that even President Obama addressed the issue in a early-2009 visit to Istanbul Continue reading
Perfect Smiles Triumph Despite Economy
Though many households are budgeting and cutting-back on expenditures, the industry for dental braces hasn’t faltered. Parents still insist on paying the $4,500 to $7,000 required to straighten-out their children’s teeth. Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Family, Recession
Tagged Braces, Dental Care, Dentist, Family, Orthodontist
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More Morels! Mushroom-Hunting Season is Upon Us!
Ahh, nature’s Easter egg hunt. Every spring, thousands of morel hunters across the nation scavenge their local woods for these honeycomb-like mushrooms. Continue reading
Twittering Your Life Away
Twitter is the online Mecca for “Did I need to know that?” information about your cyber-neighbors. Everything from what people ate for breakfast to daily conversation are recorded on the social site, making a seemingly colossal slew of useless information. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Marketing
Tagged Dell, Marketing, Moldova, social media, Starbucks, Twitter, Whole Foods
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How the Economic Crisis Effects Immigration
In April 2009, the Obama administration announced its plans to advance its efforts in immigration reform. The reform will focus on getting undocumented immigrant workers essential American legalization.
Posted in Politics, Recession
Tagged economic crisis, Illegal Immigrants, Immigrant Reform, Immigration, Obama, Recession
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