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First aid TODAY: Life-saving resources

For parents with small children, accidents in the home are the stuff of nightmares. KidsHealth.org shares resources to help you prepare in case of an emergency:

China moves quickly to deal with quake

Within 24 hours of China's deadly quake, some 20,000 troops converged on the disaster area to help dig out the dead and injured, and military planes and trucks ferried in another 30,000 reinforcements.

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In an Era of School Shootings, a New Drill
Source: The New York Times

Gone are the days of the traditional fire drill, where students dutifully line up in hallways and proceed to the playground, then return a few minutes later.

Redefining Fit to Live

This is not an article fussing at you for not being in shape, its a new way to consider how you might want to look at what fitness means to you when the bad juju finds you.

Outdoor Life – The Importance of Planning Ahead
Source: nomadik.com

Doing research about the area you plan to hike before heading out is on par with starting your Christmas shopping before 5:00 on Christmas Eve.

Where to Find Prepared Thanskgiving and Holiday Food in Asheville, NC
Source: Associated Content

If you don't want to cook on Thanksgiving Day and would rather spend that valuable time with your family, you may want to order out. Asheville, NC has a few choices for a healthy and tasty Thanksgiving meal, that will be prepared for you and ready to pick up the day before.

China and India 'top bribe list'
Source: BBC News

Firms from China and India are most willing to pay bribes abroad to do business, a survey suggests.

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