Everyday, KDKA Lifestyle Editor Shelley Duffy brings you a look at the day's topics that go in-depthwith experts, specialists, and everyday people. It's lifestlye, health, safety, and the newsof the day brough to you in Shelley Duffy's unique style. It's "Now You Know...," and you can get in The Know only at NewsRadio 1020 KDKA.
Protecting Your Most Important Assets In a recent "Now You Know..." on protecting your assets, Shelley Duffy talked about the importance of life insurance. ING has some great resources for finding life insurance, and you can check it out by clicking the link below.
How to Work the System How would you like to learn the secret to making the system work for you to benefit your life and lessen our workload? Shelley Duffy had a recent "Now You Know..." on that very subject, and you can get more info on how it works by clickingthe link below.
What Do Teens Think of Safe Driving? There's a new survey about teens and their perceptions on driving safely that Shelley Duffy discussed in a recent InfoMinute.
Permanently Destroy IMs and Emails Are you worried about confidential instant messages or emails? BigString has the answer with their self-destructing software- you'll never have to worry about someone finding an electronic correspondence you don't want foound!
Help for your Voice Imagine not being able to speak or having limited vocal abilities, just because you didn't do prevenative maintenance on your throat. Shelley Duffy had a recent "Now You Know..." on that subject, and mentioned a website for medical help for your voice.
Help for Obsessive Compulsive Syndrome Shelley Duffy had a recent "Now You Know..." on neat freaks, and in it she discusses people with obsessive compulsive syndrome, and you can get more info by clicking the link below.
Helping Autistic Kids Learn Shelley Duffy had a "Now You Know..." on helping autistic kids learn. You can find out more about the program she talked about by clicking the link below.
Dress for Success Shelley Duffy talked about Dress for Success, a program that helps disadvantaged women receive clothes for interviews and work in a recent InfoMinute. Click the link below to find out more about the program.
Work Bullies So you thought bullying ended when you graduated from high school, right? Shelley Duffy says you can have a work bully, and you can get more info on dealing with one by visiting the link below.
Finding a Good Contractor With spring coming, you might be thinking about getting some work done around the house. But before you do, Shelley Duffy has a great website to help you find a reputable contractor.
Shelley Duffy dove into the controversial world of Scientology in her special two part series in "Now You Know...," and spoke to a man who escaped the military wing of Scientology. Find out more about his story by visiting his website below.
New York Governor Elliot Spitzer has resigned his post after it was revealed that he was indicted in a prostitute and money laundering scheme. Could he have prevented his actions if he knew he had tendencies towards doing bad? Shelley Duffy talked about a brain scan that can tell if you'll do bad in a recent "Now You Know...," and you can get more info by clicking the link below.
Solutions for Young Men Worried About Going Bald Are you a male worried about going bald, or think your hair is receeding? Shelley Duffy had a recent InfoMinute about a test you can take that was developed by HairDX that tests your genetic disposition for going bald. Click below for more information.
Gold Post-It is Nothing But Good News Shelley Duffy did a recent "Now You Know..." about teen suicide, and Carole Gold McKay told her story of battling a teen suicide attempt. Visit Carole's website for more information and ways to cope by clicking the link below.
On-the-go Water Purification There's bacteria in them dar hills! So if you're getting drinking water from questionable sources like snow or woodland streams, you need a purifier. Shelley Duffy found a great product for purifiying your water on the go, and you can get more information by clicking the link below.
Fibromyalgia Help Shelley Duffy had a recent "Now You Know..." on fibromyalgia. For more information on what fibromyalgia is and what help is available, visit the website below.
You spend all day at work with someone of the opposite sex, and while you work, eat, travel, and know intimate things about each other, your relationship stays professional. You might be a work spouse, and there's a site thst Shelley Duffy talkedabout to get more information.
Sleep With the Fishes- Unique Underwater Burial Imagine having your final resting place be under the sea. It's a new memorial service where your cremated remains become part of an underwater reef- both unique and environmentally friendly! Click below for more info...
Do you have a topic idea or suggestion for Shelley? Let your voice be heard below.
08/28/2007 6:53AM
When to change Doctors
Excellent Report and would like to have a copy of it if you have it on the internet
09/08/2007 2:08PM
Great job!
All of the pieces are great, esp. the smiles and proper grammar ones. Keep up the awesome work Shelley!!
09/24/2007 9:37PM
Pittsburgh RN Geriatric Care Manager
We have Pittsburgh Nurse Geriatric Care Managers @ OptionsForElderCare.com or 412-443-1365 whom can assist families manage the care of their aging parents. Shelley, Thank You advocating the use of our services to assist the families who despirately need our help!
Bobbi Kolonay
10/15/2007 6:44AM
Now you Know
Shelley,
I teach a high school class directed to students who wish to lose weight. Your "Now You Know" about willpower was great! Is it possible to get a printed version of that? Thank you so much.
Also, I truly look forward to your NYKs. They are very interesting and informative.
Carol Martin
martinc@sasd.k12.pa.us
02/01/2008 8:09AM
cell phones when driving
Could you do a segment on the truth of the LAW about cell phones and driving...what is legal?
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Everyday, KDKA Lifestyle Editor Shelley Duffy brings you a look at the day's topics that go in-depthwith experts, specialists, and everyday people. It's lifestlye, health, safety, and the newsof the day brough to you in Shelley Duffy's unique style. It's "Now You Know...," and you can get in The Know only at NewsRadio 1020 KDKA.
Everyone is blogging- even pets! Shelley Duffy found one dog's blog, and you can visit it by clicking the link below.
Are you a male worried about going bald, or think your hair is receeding? Shelley Duffy had a recent InfoMinute about a test you can take that was developed by HairDX that tests your genetic disposition for going bald. Click below for more information.
