Kansas City Metro Local Public Health AgenciesNov 7, 2008 The Kansas City region is served by 10 local health departments that work together to protect public health. These agencies help prevent disease, illness and injury, and positively impact the social, economic and environmental factors fundamental to good health.
[ In Health ]
Networked Families: A PEW ReportOct 20, 2008 The internet and cell phones have become central components of modern family life.
[ In Technology in the Home ]
Make Halloween safer for your kidsOct 15, 2008 Parents should take a moment to consider basic safety precautions that will make Halloween a safer night of fun.
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Religion and Ethics WeeklySep 21, 2008 Includes video discussion, updated weekly.
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Protect Your Children from Online PredatorsSep 15, 2008 Minimize the Chances of an Online Predator Victimizing a Child
[ In Technology in the Home ]
“Allstate America’s Teen Driving Hotspots” Study Highlights Metro Areas With Highest Rates of Deadly CrashesJul 1, 2008 The study release launches Allstate’s “Action Against Distraction” campaign, stresses dangers of distracted driving, calls for uniform, national Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) laws
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Ervin Introduces Comprehensive Health Care InitiativeMar 28, 2008 It should be easier for many of the estimated 700,000 uninsured Missourians to afford health insurance and have a better idea of what health care goods and services cost under legislation sponsored by Rep. Doug Ervin (R-Holt).
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Honey bees still vanishingMar 14, 2008 Albert Einstein once said that if the bees disappeared, "man would have only four years of life left".
[ In Food ]
USDA Current NewsFeb 17, 2008 United States of Agriculture current news
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Government Names 131 Worst Nursing HomesFeb 14, 2008 Missouri and Kansas Nursing Homes included, plus full list.
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Help save the internetFeb 13, 2008 The Internet Freedom Preservation Act will guarantee Net Neutrality protections for us all.
[ In Technology in the Home ]
Comcast's New Terms of Service: A Recipe for DiscriminationFeb 7, 2008 After having been caught lying to users and the press for years, Comcast is now basically saying: Our network sucks, and we can block your peer-to-peer connections " and everything else " for any or no reason. And since the FCC's competition policy lets us operate with no competitors, where else are you going to go?
[ In Technology in the Home ]
Minority Scholarship Fair in Kansas City, MOJan 16, 2008 Presented by Infinite Scholars Program and the Urban League of Greater Kansas City.
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48% of internet users have been to video-sharing sites such as YouTubeJan 9, 2008 48% of internet users said they had ever visited a video-sharing site such as YouTube. A year ago, in December 2006, 33% of internet users said they had ever visited such sites. That represents growth of more than 45% year-to-year.
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Liberty Schools NewsJan 8, 2008 Reminder...Public Invited To Attend Bond Issue Informational Meeting - Incumbents File In School Board Race
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