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Introducing the New IBX Incentive Club

WIBX AM 950 — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:41:59 +0000

We at WIBX have been working long and hard on a brand new IBX Incentive Club and are excited to announce it has launched today!

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Why Haven't Children Slept Well for More Than 100 Years?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:27:27 +0000

It may not be news to you that today’s kids are deprived of sleep, but before you blame smartphones or computer games, consider this: children haven’t been getting enough shut-eye for more than a century.

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Why Do Women Perform Better Than Men in Job Interviews?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:20:15 +0000

Jobs interviews are stressful for everyone, but a new study reveals that while women are generally more on edge before meeting with a prospective employer, their interviews went better than those of their male counterparts — mainly because the ladies coped with the stress better.

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Your Walking Speed and Grip Strength May Predict Stroke, Dementia Risks

Shauna Wright — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:14:20 +0000

A new study finds that how fast you can walk and the strength of your hand grip may predict the odds of having a stroke or memory problems later in life.

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Children's Museum Overhead Train Exhibit Opens

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:01:07 +0000

A new Overhead Train Exhibit is being unveiled at a ribbon cutting at The Children's Museum today.

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Does Where We Vote Influence How We Vote?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:11:15 +0000

When people vote, they often do it in schools, city halls or churches. And new research says our polling places may actually affect the ballots we cast.

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Lack of Sleep Can Cause Weight Gain

Daryl Nelson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:58 +0000

In a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers have proved that lack of sleep is a contributing factor in weight gain.

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Twitter Helps Shy Students Take Part in Classroom Discussions Without Saying a Word

Shauna Wright — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:03:35 +0000

Twitter isn’t just a place for news or idle chatter. In fact, a new study reveals the microblogging service could be a powerful tool for educators, too.

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CDC: Obesity Rates Steady Over Past Decade

Daryl Nelson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:55:48 +0000

Obesity rates in the United States have remained steady over the past decade, according to a new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Herkimer County Hosts Defensive Driving Course

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

Herkimer, NY (WIBX) - The Herkimer County Clerk's Office is offering a six-hour Defensive Driving Course to Herkimer County residents.

The course will be held on Tuesday January 24 and January 31 from 6 to 9pm at the 9-1-1 Building on Reservior Road in Herkimer, near the H

Payment is $35 dollars and includes all books and materials

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Is the Rift Between Rich and Poor Growing in America? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:27:46 +0000

Spurred on by the recent “Occupy” protests, class conflict has become an increasing part of the public discourse.

This is reflected in a new poll from the Pew Research Center, which finds the percentage of Americans who see conflict between the rich and poor as a problem has jumped significantly over the last two years.

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Web Addicts and Substance Abusers Have Similar Brain Changes

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:51:13 +0000

Researchers in China find internet addicts have brain changes similar to those with drug or alcohol problems.

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Study: Increase Dietary Fiber to Decrease Disease

Daryl Nelson — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:53:24 +0000

Scientists in India suggest for improved health people should eat more dietary fibers.

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Pennies, Nickels and Dimes, Oh My! Coins on the Rise in the US — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:41:18 +0000

Officials at the US Mint have spotted a sign they say is indicative of an improving economy — coin shipments are increasing.

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NFL Playoff Preview – Divisional Round

Joe Student — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:57:31 +0000

The NFL playoffs enter the divisional round this weekend. Just eight teams remain with a chance of playing in the Super Bowl in Indianapolis on February 5. Green Bay, San Francisco, New England and Baltimore will all host games after enjoying a bye during wild card weekend.

Here’s a preview of this weekend’s contests:

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New Movie Releases — 'Beauty and the Beast 3D,' 'Contraband,' and 'Joyful Noise'

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:37:17 +0000

Animation, action, or comedy? Take your pick — there’s one of each opening in wide-release this weekend.

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Which States Charge the Most to Insure a New Car?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:20:34 +0000

The cost of new cars doesn’t vary much from state-to-state, but the cost of insuring one absolutely does. In fact, auto insurance can cost as much as three times the national average in some states.

A new survey finds various state laws, weather, theft rates, and the overall percentage of uninsured drivers are just some of the factors leading to such drastic price disparities. So where will your wallet take the biggest hit?

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Paleontologist Who Worked on 'Jurassic Park' Wants to Hatch a Real Dinosaur

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:32:12 +0000

Extracting DNA from fossilized amber to create a living breathing dinosaur might sound like the work of science fiction, but one paleontologist wants to do it.

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What Were 2011′s Stupidest Consumer Fees?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:41:16 +0000

As consumers, we’re all used to being nickel-and-dimed to death with fees — from charges for checking a bag when we fly to charges to pay a bill online, we see them every day. They may be small, but they add up. And some were even more egregious than others in 2011.

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Why Are More and More Americans Deciding Against Owning a TV Set?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:23:51 +0000

For pretty much an entire generation, televisions have been as ubiquitous as living room sofas — but that could be changing.

For the first time in 40 years, the number of households with TV sets has actually dropped, despite the fact that the number of US households in general has continued to grow.

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