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US Food Safety Regulation Lagging
Over time, the US food safety monitoring and standards have progressively improved. Not so over the past three years, as a report from the CDC lists these three years have not improved in food safety, and cases of salmonella infections may be increasing. Continue reading
Bringing the Twang to Europe, Bluegrass finds “New” Appalachia
Normally associated with the rolling, green mountains of the Appalachian Trail, bluegrass music has an easily distinguishable sound. Filled with pickings on the banjo and mandolin, and accompanied by fast-fiddle work, bluegrass music has deeply-rooted history in the American South. Continue reading
Sending the Troops Home: The Official Iraq Withdrawal
In February of 2009, President Obama announced his plan to withdrawal all troops from Iraq. Combat forces will begin to be withdrawn by August 2010, while all forces are expected to be withdrawn by December 2011.
Dealing with Financial Stress
Coping with the loss of a job or income, coupled with the rise in living expenses, can be a hotbed of stress. Symptoms like frequent sensations of sadness or crying, increased anxiety, inability to focus, apathy, and alcohol or drug abuse are all warning signs or direct effects of financially-induced depression.
In a World of Cutbacks, Dogs Livin’ the High Life
Dallas’s economy must be doing a-ok. In April, 2009, a dog park on steroids, called Unleashed, was opened in the city. The indoor park boasts 50,000 square feet of artificial grass for pooches to roam to their hearts content. As well, a doggie water park, grooming facility, supply store, and 2.5 acre outdoor park are parts of the facility. Continue reading
Fat for Fat Loss – New Study Finding Fat Can Help with Weight-Loss
A new study released in April 2009 has found that a form of fat actually aids in metabolizing fat and losing weight. The fat, called brown adipose tissue (or brown fat in laymen’s terms), burns calories, while the more common fat, which is yellowish-white, stores calories and packs-on-pounds in undesirable problem areas. Continue reading
Want Free Cell Phone Service? Try Losing Your Job!
Car, cell phone, and condo companies have all been offering to foot your bill should you be laid-off during your contract. Are these sound plans to be investing in? Continue reading
Facebooking for Business Success
Employees slacking at work? Productivity down? Have ‘em hop on Facebook or Twitter. No, not to market your business or take out ads on these social media sites. A new study by The University of Melbourne found short and unobtrusive breaks, like perusing these social sites or watching a video on YouTube, helps increase overall productivity. Continue reading
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Online, Technology
Tagged Facebook, Internet, social media, Twitter, Workplace productivity, YouTube
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Gay Marriage – What’s the Big Deal?
Tuesday, April 7, 2009, marked a cornerstone for gay rights in Vermont, as the state legislature overrode Gov. Jim Douglas’s veto of a bill allowing gay couples to marry. This adds Vermont to one of four states permitting gay marriage, the other … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged Gay legislation, Gay marriage, Human Rights, Same sex marriage, The National Organization for Marriage, UCLA, Vermont
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As Finances Dip, Waistlines Expand
Want to find a performing stock in the plummeting economy? Think fast. Fast food. Fast food companies, as well as comfort food manufacturers, have seen a surge in profits over the last few months as many turn to gorging-down their financial woes. Continue reading
Posted in Health, Recession
Tagged Emotional eating, Fast food, Obesity, Recession, Weight gain, Weight Loss
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