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Teacher threatened with fine for violating Michelle Obama’s school snack rules

Click here:  PreK-8 teacher, who was not identified, would give her students “wrapped candy” as a reward for their hard work and good behavior.

Because the practice was an alleged violation of the federal rules championed by first lady Michelle Obama, Mingo County Schools Director of Child Nutrition Kay Maynard “placed a call to officials at the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) to report the incident,” the Williamson Daily News reports.

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Good News! Eggs, Butter, & Bacon okay to eat after all

Click here: US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will no longer warn people to avoid eggs, butter, & bacon.
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Ever Wonder What that Extra Shoelace Hole is for?

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Interactive Map reveals World homicide rates

Click here: How does your country fare on the MURDER MAP? Interactive graphic reveals homicide rates around the world.
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JFK’s Vision of High School Physical Education in 1960’s

In 1962, JFK gave a speech to the nation challenging them to make a “great national effort.” He held the La Sierra High School Physical Education Class up as the model for the nation to follow. 4,000 high schools followed this program. This is the only known digitized copy of his speech. The footage shows one high school PE class. Remember, this is a normal PE class at the high school. This was PE 50 years ago in America!

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Our climate models are WRONG

Click here: Duke University study looked at 1,000 years of temperature records and Global warming has slowed – and recent changes are down to ‘natural variability’

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Census: Record 51 million immigrants in 8 years, accounts for 82% of U.S. growth

Census: Record 51 million immigrants in 8 years, will account for 82% of U.S. growth

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Iowa Statewide Weapons Of Mass Destruction Drill Underway

Click here: Statewide Weapons Of Mass Destruction Drill Underway in Des Moines
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Study: Short spurts of vigorous exercise to live longer

Click here: Short spurts of vigorous exercise helps prevent early death, says study
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Survey: Employees working fewer hours due to Obamacare

Click here: Workers are ringing in the fifth anniversary of Obamacare by working fewer hours.barackobama-52-110661297802769ftv