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Licensed To Drive Slower
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A number of the Ford 2010 models will have this standard feature called "My Key", allowing parents to set a maximum speed capacity on the car to 80 miles per hour. This will all be done through a computer chip inside the car key. The key's chip will also have a function that limits the volume on the sound system and continuously reminds the driver if he/she is not wearing their seatbelt.
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Think Pink This October
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All around the world this month, there will be events taking place to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer. The White House honored breast cancer awareness earlier this month by flipping a switch and turning pink. It was part of a worldwide campaign where more that 200 landmarks agreed to light their structures in pink to represent the color of the cause.
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A Few Tricks To Limit the Unhealthy Treats
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Don't worry, this doesn't mean you will have to hand out raisins this year. Lisa Flam from the Associated Press recently wrote an article on the topic of obesity and Halloween treats. She says experts agree that indulging in a night of candy eating is nothing to worry about, regardless of a child's weight. But Halloween is a good time to teach children a lesson about portion control by limiting the amount of candy they consume.
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Bright Lights, Big Ass
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From Bitter is the New Black' comes Jennifer Lancaster's second novel, Bright Lights, Big Ass' a rollicking and realistic look at life in the Windy city. No longer living the high life Lancaster creates an entertaining read about just how hard it is to find a good temp job, work on that second novel, and look for new digs while dealing with a slew of crazy neighbors.
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Tyra Banks Loses 30 lbs... and Credibility?
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You may remember the press Tyra Banks received a few months ago when she was featured all over the tabloids and the internet pictured candidly at the beach in a bathing suit with captions reading that she was too fat (among other more rude comments carrying the same message).
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And Then (After Many Many Tries) There Are Three
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Not that long ago, when a couple was faced with fertility issues it meant that conception was impossible. Nowadays, most people turn to fertility treatment if they have attempted to conceive a child for one year or more with no success.
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Behind the Scenes At SheSpeaks
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Hi! Aliza, founder of SheSpeaks, here again to share some information on what's going on with SheSpeaks.
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Schools Help Parents Save Big
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With the news comes both resistance and open arms from students and parents. On the downside, children may feel that they can no longer express their individuality at school the same way they had before. Some children may feel peers who attend schools that don't require uniforms will ridicule them.
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Helping Teachers, One Wish at a Time
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A teacher in need of supplies can go on the ClassWish.org website, find the needed supplies and create a wish list. In turn, parents or anyone wishing to donate can go on and read the teacher's inspiring story and purchase the items from the wish list.
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Flying the Family Friendly Skies
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The Las Vegas based company is still in the beginning stages and waiting for approval before they can begin sending flights out. According to their website, Family Airlines would target families as well as travelers on a budget. Their fares would be drastically lower than most airlines, boasting coast-to-coast one-way tickets for $69 and shorter trips for just $19.
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