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October is National Depression Awareness month.
Depression affects an estimated 15 million people in this country every year. It is more common among women than men. It’s more than the blues. Untreated depression is the number one cause of suicide in the United States. For more information… Read more
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Toys R Us is under boycott.
A group of institutional investors (who control about 150 billion in assets) is urging other investors to stay away from the IPO of Toys R Us until they agree to label and phase out toys made with toxic PVCs. The toy seller had already expressed plans to do this in 2008. Walmart, Target, Sears and Read more
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Happy 50th Flintstones!!
When I was a kid, I was so proud to take my lunch to school in my Flintstones lunchbox. I’ve always loved that cartoon, even though it was way before my time. I had issues from time to time with Fred’s loudmouth ways, but not enough to give up on the rest of the Flintstones Read more
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I thought this was a bad idea.
I was flipping channels when I came across an advertisement for a new reality show on TLC. It was centered around a family that lived a polygamous lifestyle. I wondered if it was a good plan to be on television openly breaking laws that are rarely enforced in Utah, yet still on the books. Then Read more
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