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- Swine Flu Vaccine
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Jul 2, 2009
Health officials are working to figure out the best plan to inoculate the world against swine flu.
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- Diet and Cancer
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Jul 1, 2009
A new study involving 60,000 people found that vegetarians are less likely to develop cancer than meat eaters.
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- Beef Recall in Colorado
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Jun 30, 2009
A Colorado beef company has recalled countless pounds of beef products due to a possible contamination of E. coli.
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Daily Deskercise: May 25, 2009
Supports a healthy regimen of physical and mental exercise suitable for the classroom space. Slim Goodbody opens with a geography lesson featuring the state of Michigan and its capital, Lansing. Along the way, Slim introduces his friends to popular outdoor activities including snowmobiling, hiking, and ice fishing. A fitness routine celebrating Memorial Day highlights various branches of the armed forces while building strong muscles and endurance. A health tip emphasizing the importance of dressing appropriately for weather conditions wraps up the program.
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Audio Journal: May 2009
Discusses contemporary issues in the education world to promote professional development and growth among educators and administrators. An interview with author and educator Tony Wagner reveals the importance of incorporating twenty-first century skills into a school’s curriculum. After researching changes in the marketplace, Wagner defines the essential skills employers are looking for in a global economy and proposes ways to nurture these skills in modern-day classrooms without jeopardizing academic content.
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