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When Bad Days Sneak Up On You

Lori Crofford — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:33:56 +0000

I’ll admit I have my bad days. I may sound cheery and happy on the air, but today I am having a really rotten day. I don’t know what it is, but my attitude stinks and I just want to scream at everyone. I know that isn’t the kind of attitude to have. I’m not [...]

Pancakes-The Simple Things In Life

Lori Crofford — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:16:34 +0000

Sunday morning, we slept in a bit since we were up late after going to church on Saturday and then spending some time with some church friends. Ethan woke up and came and cuddled up with me in bed. “Momma, I want some breakfast.” I said OK why don’t we go get some breakfast. “Donuts! [...]

Why Are So Many of Us Right-Handed?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:29:00 +0000

If you’re left-handed, you know how tough it is to live in a right-handed world. Now scientists have discovered why so many of us are right-hand dominant:. The answer may surprise you. It turns out that as human beings, we’re wired to cooperate more than we compete. After Daniel M. Abrams, a researcher from Northwestern [...]

When Is the Happiest Time in Life? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:54:47 +0000

While one might assume the happiest time in life is during the carefree days of childhood or the wild years of college, for most people it actually comes years after that. Friends Reunited surveyed people over 40 about when whether they were happiest as a child, as a college student or as a 33-year old. Over 70 [...]

Change for a Dollar: How Some Change can Change The Lives of So Many [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:15:46 +0000

As we approach Christmas and the end of the year we start to think of the year past and what the new year will bring. I had a few friends tell me about this video and what an amazing story it tells. I must admit it warmed my heart and made me think. I'll admit a few tears fell as well.

New Heart-Monitoring Device for Smartphones Could Save Your Life

Shauna Wright — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:17:36 +0000

Swiss researchers say new technology that interacts with smartphones could revolutionize the treatment of heart patients.

The device in question consists of four electrode sensors attached to the skin and linked to a radio module and computer chip that clips onto a patient’s belt. Data from the device is sent to a smartphone and can be viewed in real-time for up to 150 hours on a single charge. Any abnormalities are sent to a doctor via text or email with a picture attachment.