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Let’s Move! Museums Make a Difference in Their Communities

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Posted by: Melissa Heintz, Public Affairs Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services Last week, the First Lady presented the National Medal for Museum and Library Service to ten libraries and museums for their outstanding service to their communities. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. Two of the winning museums, Amazement Square and the Louisiana Children’s Museum , are participating in Let’s Move! Museums and Gardens . These museums are working to build stronger communities, one family at a time. “Our honorees are doing everything from preparing young people for college, helping entrepreneurs build their businesses, supporting veterans as they transition from military to civilian life, to providing financial literacy and nutrition workshops for parents.” – First Lady Michelle Obama Amazement Square in Lynchburg, VA, is a hands-on museum with a focus on creating u

Health Tip: Don't Use Food as a Reward

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Here are suggested alternatives

3 Reasons Why No Small Business Should Hire a PR Agency

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By the way, not one of those reasons is related to money.

Winston Churchill

"I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals."

The Framework That Transformed the U.S. Wine Industry

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Ever tried a Yellow Tail wine? The brand's makers actually created an uncontested market space.

Health Tip: Avoiding Overuse Injury

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Vary your exercise routine

Sophia Loren

"Spaghetti can be eaten most successfully if you inhale it like a vacuum cleaner."

What FDA Learned About Dark Chocolate and Milk Allergies

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FDA is releasing more information about its study finding that some dark chocolate products contain varying amounts of milk. And you can't always tell that's the case simply by reading the food label.

Charles M. Schulz

"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia."

Here it is!: #GimmeFive “FLOTUS-Style”

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Posted by: Elyse Cohen, Deputy Director, Let's Move! Throughout the fifth anniversary of Let’s Move! , the First Lady has been encouraging everyone across the country to #GimmeFive ways they are eating better, being more active, and leading a healthier life. This week, many of the First Lady’s followers have been challenging her back and just a few days ago, the President responded to her challenge and challenged her to #GimmeFive "FLOTUS-style." Are you ready for the First Lady’s response? Here it is, "FLOTUS-style:" Hey, @POTUS ! This is how you #GimmeFive , FLOTUS-style… https://t.co/YF8nEtjUIA — The First Lady (@FLOTUS) May 20, 2015 If you're new to these workouts, make sure you have a coach or a parent around to show you the ropes.

2015 Best Companies for Multicultural Women

The Best Companies for Multicultural Women know that diversity at all ranks of an organization is a business imperative, and they’re doing the hard work—fostering pipelines of talent, nurturing careers of people of color, providing access to advancement programs—to ensure that all employees know they’re valued. Wondering how you can get a job at one of the Best Companies? We asked their diversity heads for interview tips here . read more

FTC Returns $3 Million to Consumers in Cactus Juice Scam

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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing almost 500,000 checks totaling approximately $3 million to consumers who lost money to diet supplement marketers who made unsupported claims that their cactus-based fruit drink, Nopalea, would treat a variety of health problems.

Abraham Lincoln

"No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar."

3 Secret PR Weapons To Help Build Your Brand

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Whether you are a business of five people or a Fortune 50 company, you need to know how tell your story the right way, at the right time, to the right people.

Avoiding Punctuation 'Mass Hysteria'

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Hyphens and dashes have different uses. They cannot be used interchangeably.

Do You Have a #GimmeFive Challenge for the First Lady?

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Posted by: Kelly Miterko, Deputy Associate Director, Let's Move! The President challenged the First Lady. Now it's your turn. Send a challenge for @FLOTUS by Monday with #GimmeFive . https://t.co/sNo2l6cvJg — The First Lady (@FLOTUS) May 14, 2015 Celebrating the fifth anniversary of Let’s Move! , the First Lady challenged everyone across the country to #GimmeFive ways they are eating better, being more active, and leading a healthier life. We have seen incredible engagement from families, schools, and communities, to celebrities and athletes, and more! This week, the President is joining in the fun by turning the challenge on its head and asking the First Lady to #GimmeFive "FLOTUS-style." The First Lady accepted the President's challenge, and now she's taking your challenges too. Got a challenge for the First Lady? Want to see her do five dance moves, share five healthy recipes, or show fi

Transcript - CDC Telebriefing: CDC data show progress in reducing some foodborne infections in 2014 - Transcript

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Transcript for the telebriefing on a report the CDC is releasing today on incidents and trends in foodborne disease.

CDC data show progress in reducing some foodborne infections in 2014 - Press Release

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In 2014, rates of infection from a serious form of E. coli and one of the more common Salmonella serotypes decreased compared with the baseline period of 2006-2008. Meanwhile, some other less common types of Salmonella increased. Campylobacter and Vibrio rose again in 2014, continuing the increase observed during the past few years, according to data published today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Today’s report summarizes the rates of infection per 100,000 population and tracks illness trends for key foodborne illnesses.

Hand-Grip Strength May Provide Clues to Heart Health

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Researchers found decrease was linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke and premature death Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Attack , Heart Diseases , Stroke

9 Simple Email Hacks to Increase Open Rates

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Increase your open rate by getting personal, investing in good content, and, yes, sometimes going negative.