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I know there are those who say it's government trying to intervene again, but I think this would be a good thing even though it would make me change my personal cell phone usage.  While I never read or send texts while driving, I do use my cell phone when I drive sometimes but I always use my Bluetooth so I can keep both hands on the wheel.  I don't feel distracted, but there are those that would beg to differ.  I also realize that there have been far too many accidents and deaths cell phone related so something has to be done.  No call or text is worth dying or killing someone for.

 
Texting, emailing or chatting on a cellphone while driving is simply too dangerous to be allowed, federal safety investigators declared Tuesday, urging all states to impose total bans except for emergencies.

Inspired by recent deadly crashes

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Yesterday morning on the Breakfast Club Cathy and I kinda lost it.  Actually I'll say that I was the one who lost it first.  Here's a quick backstory.

Cathy has never ever been able to pronounce Rod Blagojevich's name

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I don't know if she was impaired, suffering from a medical condition, or a complication of medicines, but something was definitely off on this newscast.   This was this last Sunday night's newscast on KEYC in Mankato with anchor Annie Stensrud

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This is ridiculous and could have been a wasted opportunity to teach giggling kids about words, their impact and meanings.  It looks like they did the right thing in the end however.

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I think I would rather watch a short advertisement on an ATM screen than pay a transaction fee, what about you?  That is the plan with this invention:
 

ATM users could soon be able to opt out of ATM surcharges by agreeing to watch an advertisement in the same amount of time it takes for a typical transaction.

Clinton Townsend, a 25-year old Brooklyn, N.Y., resident from New Jersey, is founder and CEO of Free ATMs NYC.

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We've all butt dialed someone, hopefully not your 9-1-1 Emergency Center, but it seems to be happening more often and that's not good.  Here's why.

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According to Brian Hall of FSNorth, Donovan McNabb asked the MN Vikings to release him, of which, they are considering.  With Jay Cutler's fractured thumb, will he go to play for his "home" team, the Chicago Bears?

No worries for MN Viking's fans, Christian Ponder has started the last five games and may just be what the team has been searching for.  Do you agree?

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I remember the controversy when this first came up, but now another study is showing the same scary result:

 
Arsenic has long been recognized as a poison and a contaminant in drinking water, but now concerns are growing about arsenic in foods, especially in fruit juices that are a mainstay for children.

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I don't know if I agree with this.  It wasn't Sugarland's fault, they were also victims in this situation.  Can you imagine the emotions they are and will carry with them from the stage collapsing on fans that were waiting to see them at a fair in Indianapolis?  Still, the storm was an act of God and it wasn't Jennifer and Kristian decision alone, WHEN to call the show.   Read what E! Online has to say about the unfortunate situation and tell me if you think they should be included in the law suit.

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So, it hit me.  President Obama will  be pardoning a turkey tomorrow.  Why I remembered, I don't know.  It's an odd thing to do, but it's been going on since President Dwight Eisenhower was in office and he ate his bird!  That's NO pardon!!!  I suppose in the turkey world, it's considered to be an honor to be eaten by the President, but you only hold that honor for a day.  Cheryl Phillips  from examiner.com tells us the skinny.

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Normally defending somebody you admired as a young man when he is in trouble will not get you fired.  However, if your job is being the public image for a company and the person you defend is someone who may have known more than he'll admit about the sexual abuse of children, then all bets are off.

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I believe debit cards are a better option than checks to pay for things and protect your privacy.  Think about it, a check has your account number in plain site across the bottom while a debit card has a random number across the front.  That being said, there are things you should do to help prevent becoming a victim of fraud.  Here are 7 dangers to watch out for when using your debit card:

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