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Bad Driver? Blame Your Genes

GNIN Editor — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:02:05 +0000

A recent study shows that people who tend to be bad drivers have a gene variant that is different than others. The study shows that people with this particular variant performed 20% worst on a driving test than people with a different DNA sequence. Next time you have road rage, you can remember that it may not be the bad driver’s fault…Click here to read more!

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Colossal Sea Monster Unearthed

GNIN Editor — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:49:22 +0000

A huge sea monster’s skull has been found along the Jurassic coast in the UK. The skull is 2.4m long and the Pilosaur lived about 150 million years ago. A Pilosaur is from a group of gigantic aquatic reptiles that dominated the seas when Dinosaurs roamed the earth. Click here to learn more about this amazing discovery!

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Bras For A Cause

GNIN Editor — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:38:53 +0000

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Watch this video of a group of Texas firemen wore bras to raise money for breast cancer research!

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Just a Little Exercise Can Boost Body Image

GNIN Editor — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:01:50 +0000

A study was done that shows the minimum amount of recommended exercise, 30 minutes a day 5 days per week, improved the way people feel about their body image. The study showed that their bodies did not change in appearance, but the way they viewed their bodies was better. So, if you are feeling down, just work out for 30 minutes and you should feel a lot better. Click here to read more!

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OneDrop.org

GNIN Editor — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:08:24 +0000

OneDrop.org’s mission is to help everyone in the world around us have clean drinking water. On Friday, October 9th, they are creating a 24 hour online global event. Celebrities and leaders around the world will have presentations and conversations about the clean water issue around the world. Click here for more information and when to tune in!

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10/8- World Vision Day

GNIN Editor — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:18:32 +0000

Today, October 8th, is World Vision Day. It is the annual day of awareness that focuses on global attention on blindness and vision impairments. There are 314 million people in the world with blindness and low vision, however 80% of blindness is repairable. Vision 2020’s mission is to eliminate the main causes of blindness worldwide by the year 2020. Click here to read about how you can help!

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Scraptoberfest

GNIN Editor — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:50:43 +0000

Scraptoberfest is a 12 hour scrap booking and stamping event held in Bridgetport, CT. The event is held to help the Swim Across the Sound’s breast cancer programs which helps breast cancer patients and their families. If you would like to learn more about this great event and charity click here.

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Livestrong Day- 10/2

GNIN Editor — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:22:17 +0000

Today, October 2nd is Livestrong day. This day is dedicated to raising cancer awareness to a global level. There are many ways that you can help your community help right cancer. Click here to find out how you can get involved!

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

GNIN Editor — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:56:41 +0000

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a number one killer of women in America. It is time to think about how you can help. Click here to find out about charities and walks in your area. Think Pink!

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Prudent Diets Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

GNIN Editor — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:10:16 +0000

A recent study shows that a diet that is full of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can lower the breast cancer risk in African American women. A study of 50,000 African American women was done and it found that thinner and younger women who ate generally prudent diets were less at risk than those who ate more of a western diet. Click here to read more about the study.

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