MS Maze

Tanning trumps skin cancer fears for young adults

Ann Pietrangelo — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:29:04 +0000

Young adults would rather indulge in tanning today than worry about skin cancer tomorrow. Tanning is the norm in some circles. It’s expected. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and melanoma is the most deadly type of skin cancer, but that’s not scaring young adults from the lure of the tanning booth.

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7 Questions about ANGER

Ann Pietrangelo — Sun, 13 May 2012 22:26:39 +0000

Everyone knows what it feels like to be angry. Yet the causes, effects and ways to control anger are not well understood. Howard Kassinove, PhD, ABPP, is professor of psychology at Hofstra University and director of the university’s Institute for the Study and Treatment of Anger and Aggression. The following feature was produced by the American Psychological Association (APA).

7 Questions about ANGER: How To Recognize and deal with a common emotion…

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Mom Dies in Pool Accident: Pool Slide Recalled

Ann Pietrangelo — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:47:42 +0000

A 29-year-old Colorado mother died in Andover, Mass. after fracturing her neck going down a Banzai in-ground pool water slide which had been placed over the concrete edge of a pool. The woman hit her head at the bottom of the slide because it had partially deflated.

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Recording Artists: Does your website scream “amateur?”

Ann Pietrangelo — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:38:36 +0000

If you’re a recording artist, Facebook and Twitter are good promotional tools, but your official website is the key to your online presence. That website should be a place where fans can get a feel for your style, sample your music, and even make a purchase.

All visitors are potential fans in the making, but you only have a few seconds…

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No More Secs or No More Sex: What’s in a name?

Ann Pietrangelo — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:08:20 +0000

I didn’t write a sex book. That statement hardly seems like a news flash, but I feel obligated to say it anyway.

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8 Products That Threaten Summer Safety

Ann Pietrangelo — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:11:27 +0000

The arrival of summer means more outdoor activities for the whole family. As backyard play equipment, grills, and lawn care tools come out, it’s a good time to give them a safety check. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) urges consumers to stop using products that have been recalled due to safety concerns.

Here are some recently recalled summertime products that you may have around your home…

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86 year old lives like Robinson Crusoe

Ann Pietrangelo — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:52:56 +0000

Brendon Grimshaw, 86, has lived alone on the small island of Moyenne in the Seychelles in the middle of the Indian Ocean since he purchased it in 1962. Far from lonely, Mr. Grimshaw shares his paradise with 120 magnificent tortoises. In this BBC interview, Grimshaw offers a glimpse into his life — and what a life it is! Be prepared to smile.

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Calling Aspiring Entertainers: Get 24/7 Promotion!

Ann Pietrangelo — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:17:29 +0000

Want to get noticed? If you’re an entertainer or aspiring entertainer, you need a dedicated website — a central hub for your portfolio, events, and social media outlets.

Visitors to your website, whether they’re fans, members of the press, or talent scouts, form a first impression within mere seconds. An unprofessional website signals that you don’t take your career seriously, so why should they?

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The Faces of Stroke

Ann Pietrangelo — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:53:19 +0000

Stroke can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, or gender. Stroke kills more than 133,000 people a year. Many people don’t realize that up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by working with a healthcare professional to manage risk.

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Baby Rattles and Sippy Cups Recalled

Ann Pietrangelo — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:39 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recalls of the Whoozit® Starry Time Rattle and the Target Home Bunny Sippy Cup.

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