2/14/2019: Homeowner's Blood 'Ran Cold' as Smart Cameras, Thermostat Hacked, He Says - Delta and Coca-Cola apologize for napkins some passengers call 'creepy'

Today's Article: Homeowner's Blood 'Ran Cold' as Smart Cameras, Thermostat Hacked, He Says
From: NBC Chicago
Readability Score: 10.7

How secure is home security? A homeowner had a frightening experience with his Nest thermostat and security cameras when his system was hacked. He blames the company; they deny responsibility. Learn more about what you might need to do with your own smart devices in today's article.

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Today's Alternate Article: Delta and Coca-Cola apologize for napkins some passengers call 'creepy'
Readability Score: 7.2

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2/13/2019: TV cereal ads increase young kids' risk of obesity, cancer: study - econlife: A Sweetheart Shortage

Today's Article: TV cereal ads increase young kids' risk of obesity, cancer: study
From: Health Day News
Readability Score: 13.3

A recent study confirms what parents have long understood-- TV advertising can be effective in shaping children's desires. This study showed that kids exposed to TV cereal ads became in general fatter and less healthy. How should we respond to such information?

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Readability Score: 6.5

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2/4/2019: Jeff Bezos gives a pitiful amount of his $160B fortune to charity - Be Mine? Nope. SweetHeart Candies Hard To Find This Valentine's Day

Today's Article: Jeff Bezos gives a pitiful amount of his $160B fortune to charity
From: NY Post
Readability Score: 13.2

Giving: how much does one owe charity if wealthy? And why do people feel the right to judge others on how much they give?

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Today's Alternate Article: Be Mine? Nope. SweetHeart Candies Hard To Find This Valentine's Day
Readability Score: 8.6

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Bulletin Board Battle is Back!!!! Valentine's Day Edition

Hearts, glitter and glue! The izzit.org Bulletin Board Battle is back, just for you! We know things have been busy with our izzit-Quizzit contest but we wanted you to show you more love by offering the Valentine's Day Edition Bulletin Board Battle! Spread the love! Submit a photo of your Valentine's Day bulletin board or door on our social media pages or email them to contests@izzit.org.

Winner gets a $25.00 Amazon gift card. Oh yeah, don't forget to keep quizzing because there are larger prizes to be won, including the grand prize valued at $4,000.00!!!

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2/18/2016: What Happens When a Supreme Court Justice Passes Away? - Student Hands Out 900 Carnations to Girls at School for Valentine's Day

Today's Article: What Happens When a Supreme Court Justice Passes Away? (11.9)
From: Washington Post

The short answer appears to be: Washington digs in for a fight.

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We have another POGO (pick one, get one) special!!

What's Taxing About Taxes? and Where Did My Money Go? both are new releases!!

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