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Have You Been Hit By The "Man-Cession"?
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One reason for women marrying less, having a difficult time finding a husband to live up to their standards, or making more than their husbands is the current "mancession". The latest buzz word, "mancession", has to do with the fact that many jobs once predominantly held by men, like construction and manufacturing jobs, are no longer in great demand during the recession. About 80 percent of the jobs that have been lost in the recession were held by men.
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Whey To Eat Healthy
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It has also been reported that whey protein helps enhance weight loss and can even lower your LDL "bad" levels of cholesterol. So what is whey protein? In short, whey is a byproduct of the cheese making process. It is formed when curds separate from milk and can later be processed into a protein powder.
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Verbal Abuse: Is It A Crime?
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Government statistics show that 157 women and 7 men died as a result of domestic violence just last year. Prime Minister Francois Fillon talks about why passing this bill will be essential to minimize domestic abuse when he says, "It's an important move forward, because the creation of this offense will let us tackle the most insidious situations - the ones that leave no physical scars but which still injure the victims inside."
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Why Do Women Usually Call Shotgun?
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Families with higher incomes do not show as much of a gap with men driving more since each household member tends to own their own car. But this doesn't explain why when men and women are together, it is usually the man driving. The 2001 National Transportation Survey reports men are three times more likely to drive than women when sharing a ride with household members.
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Women Want More Tech Toys
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We are now seeing all sorts of gadgets, from cell phones to MP3 players, that are geared toward women and their busy lifestyles. With women making most purchasing decisions in households it is no wonder that tech companies are finally catering to us.
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Will Ellen Be As "Nice" As Paula?
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DeGeneres says she can relate to how vulnerable contestants can feel after doing stand-up for years. She says, "When you're in a band, you've got the guitar player you can turn to but when you're by yourself on stage I know what that feels like and I know it doesn't feel good, especially with millions of people watching. But I'll be honest. I don't think it helps anybody to be encouraged and not told the truth."
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Getting Paid To Lose Weight
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So far, some 5,000 people have signed up for the challenge through the site. Members have the choice of either signing up for free and receiving a $100 cash prize if they succeed or putting down a maximum of $300 from their own pockets for a chance to win a higher stakes prize of $1000.
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See-Through Security
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The way the device works has left some people unsure about privacy issues and whether a full-body scanner would be an ethical addition to airport security. The scanners produce a 3-D image displaying every contour of the body underneath the clothing so it can detect if the passenger is carrying any items against airplane regulations.
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Is Your New Year's Resolution Just An Empty Promise?
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So what is the secret to successfully keeping your New Year's resolutions? The study reveals that people who kept their goals broke them into smaller steps and gave themselves rewards as they achieved each step. They also let their friends in on their resolutions and kept a diary documenting their progress.
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Pick Your Poison: Is There A Wiser Way To Drink?
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The study, published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, reveals the brown spirits like whiskey and rum warrant the worst side effects the next day, probably due to the fact that they contain more of a substance calledcongeners.
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