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Don't Drive Sad....
Don't Drive Sad....
Don't Drive Sad....
Hey, There.  How ya feeling today?  If you are sad, you might want to catch a ride from someone else because a new study from Virginia Tech says driving while sad can increase your chances of an accident by 10x. How many sad people do we have in Lawton and how can we make them happier???  We need to figure it out becuase driving while sad is more likely to result in a crash than being tired or usi
Why Parents Are Miserable
Why Parents Are Miserable
Why Parents Are Miserable
I'm guessing that we break the mold in Oklahoma because we are all awesome and happy -- but just in case. . . A new study says parents are miserable.  Not so much before they are parents, while they are pregnant or when they have an infant -- but after that:  misery.
Recyling Survey
Recyling Survey
Recyling Survey
The city of Lawton has gone back to the drawing board when it comes to our city’s efforts to recycle.  The big bins in the park are gone after they were repeatedly used as just a general dumping ground instead of a real way to offer recycling options to the public. If you want a voice in the decision, you can answer the city’s short survey.  Click here to be taken directly to the survey.
Do You Get Enough Sleep?
Do You Get Enough Sleep?
Do You Get Enough Sleep?
There are tons of factors that can affect your sleep on a nightly basis — like how much activity you got that day, what you ate, and how stressed you are. These factors usually vary based on your habits, but Jawbone, maker of fitness wristbands, was able to gather data that shows how Americans sleep in general.
Slow Reaction = PreMature Death? DUH
Slow Reaction = PreMature Death? DUH
Slow Reaction = PreMature Death? DUH
The results of this study seem, well, obvious. Being slow to react can get you eaten, injured or splattered across your computer screen. While we probably already know this, a new study offers evidence of how much speed of response still matters: In men and women from ages 20 to 59, slower than average reaction time turned out to be a pretty good predictor of premature death. (YIKES).
New Study Reveals Americans Aren’t Going to the Movies; Blame 3D and Rude Moviegoers
New Study Reveals Americans Aren’t Going to the Movies; Blame 3D and Rude Moviegoers
New Study Reveals Americans Aren’t Going to the Movies; Blame 3D and Rude Moviegoers
Every year presents a new apocalypse for the film industry and every year sees movies and theaters evolving to match the increasingly strange age that we live in. However, Hollywood's evolution may not be happening fast enough to win back certain audiences. A new Harris Poll asked Americans about their moviegoing habits and the results are a fascinating combination of the surprising and the not-so

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