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The Trouble with Bright Girls
Successful women know only too well that in any male-dominated profession, we often find ourselves at a distinct disadvantage. We are routinely underestimated, underutilized and even underpaid. Studies show that women need to perform at extraordinarily high levels, just to appear moderately competent compared to our male coworkers. But in my experience, smart and talented…
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25 Years After Disaster, Keeping the Challenger Spirit Alive
On the morning of Jan. 28, 1986, there was a collective gasp as Americans watched the space shuttle Challenger break apart just 73 seconds after it lifted off from Florida on what was supposed to be a mission of discovery and education. All seven astronauts died, including Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher chosen to go…
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Tucson Shooting Victims Tragedy
I Feel very sad for those in Tucson, AZ – I spent many years there, Graduated from The Univ of ARIZONA and it’s a place I consider home. I know that this horrific tragedy was felt deep by those that live there and those that still consider it home. My heart goes out to those…
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NFL star Michael Vick urges kindness to animals in visit to New Haven school – King Of Prussia Courier
NFL star Michael Vick urges kindness to animals in visit to New Haven school Now I have mixed feelings about this. I do believe people can change and perhaps Vick has changed but he treated those dogs so badly, that how do you forgive that? Those dogs didn’t want that and didn’t deserve it and…
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Some Amusing Signs from the Rally
Before the speeches and music kicked off, rally-goers amused themselves by checking out each others’ signs. And there were some doozies. Sanity Is A Pre-Existing Condition I can see America From My House. I Came Here Illegally. I Went 5 mph Over the Speed Limit On I-95 Free Hugs from a Militant Atheist with a…
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News to Note
A few items to share: Today’s PSA: Exercise with caution in today’s inferno It’s been so darn hot the past week or so in the DC area and East Coast. Make sure you are paying attention to tips and advice about exercising in this sort of heat. It tends to sneak up on you and…
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Notable News
Phys Ed: A Workout for Your Bloodstream – Well Blog – NYTimes.com. Another great reason to add exercise into your daily routine. This study says that it has metabolic effects and that being fit helps your body run more efficiently. Who can argue with that? But a new study that gauged the metabolic effects of…
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Coconut Water. Have you tried it?
Coconut Water. Have you tried it? There are a ton of benefits to Coconut Water. It is high in potassium, contains natural sugars and has a lot less sodium that sports drinks, It’s a natural way to hydrate instead of drinking sports drinks like Gatorade. It’s got a bit different texture and consistency than water…