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Gauging Your Distraction
Society & Culture  (tags: society, driving, distractions, texting, cell phones, accidents, deaths )

Dee
- 155 days ago - nytimes.com
New studies show that drivers overestimate their ability to multitask behind the wheel. This game measures how your reaction time is affected by external distractions. Regardless of your results, experts say, you should not attempt to text when driving
Violence in Mexico Claims Small-Town Mayor
Society & Culture  (tags: Mexico, Government, Mayor, murder, crime, death, drug Cartels, police, sadness, violence )

Dee
- 158 days ago - cnn.com
(CNN) -- The mayor of a small town in the state of Chihuahua in northern Mexico was found shot dead Tuesday, apparently among the latest victims in the fight against organized crime in the region.
Albany Man Arrested for Shooting at Officer
Society & Culture  (tags: society, crime, violence, parole, shooting, attempted murder, police )

Dee
- 158 days ago - capitalnews9.com
ALBANY, N.Y.-An Albany man is facing charges after police said he shot at an officer on First Street. Jose Dale, 28, was arraigned Thursday on charges of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Making Food Pantries Shine
Society & Culture  (tags: society, Stewart stores, food pantries, milk money, generousity, charity, giving, stimulus funds, economy, goodnews )

Dee
- 158 days ago - capitalnews9.com
ALBANY, N.Y.-It's federal stimulus money turned milk money. For the first time in seven years, the Food Pantries for the Capital District announced they've been able to purchase milk coupons to hand out to local pantries.
New Words Added to the English Language
Society & Culture  (tags: society, culture, Etymologists, English language, dictionary, Merriam-Websterinteresting, education )

Dee
- 163 days ago - capitalnews9.com
Etymologists have something to keep themselves busy this summer. Merriam-Webster is out with its latest additions to the English language. About 100 new words are making it into the new dictionary.
Childhood Allowances Offer Lifelong Lessons
Society & Culture  (tags: society, children, family, allowance, education, financial, life lessons )

Dee
- 162 days ago - capitalnews9.com
When it comes to giving your kids an allowance, experts say parents aren't just doling out dollars, but lifelong lessons as well. "Allowance is really important. It teaches kids at a young age how to earn, spend, save money and - - -
Domestic Dispute Injures Child
Society & Culture  (tags: society, Domestic Violence, dispute, child, crime, family, safety, violence, law, risks, protection )

Dee
- 166 days ago - capitalnews9.com
WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. -- Police say an infant is recovering after being hurt in the middle of an argument between a Warren County couple.
Peter Rockwell Exhibit Comes to Normal Rockwell Museum
Society & Culture  (tags: society, culture, arts, Rockwell's, Museums, educational, interesting )

Dee
- 166 days ago - capitalnews9.com
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. -- Sculptor Peter Rockwell, who happens to be the son of Norman Rockwell, is making his way to Massachusetts. "The Fantastical Faces of Peter Rockwell: A Sculptor's Retrospective."
Barbcat Knight !!! *- GREATEST MEMBER OF CARE2 -* Wk.# 20
Society & Culture  (tags: North Carolina, animals, greatest member of care2, activists, americans, children, culture, goodnews, interesting, society, women )

Teresa
- 167 days ago - care2.com
A wonderful soul.....Thanks Barbcat for all the love you have for animals. You are a sweet woman that believes in a better life for all creatures. You give us a great example of love and respect for every single animal in this world. Barbcat cares
Missing Teen Last Seen in Albany
Society & Culture  (tags: society, missing person, police, safety, travel, investigation, sadness )

Dee
- 168 days ago - capitalnews9.com
ALBANY, N.Y.-Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen with autism. Thomas "T.J." Donohue, 18, was last seen Sunday getting off a bus at the Grey Hound Terminal in Albany.
 
 
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