Good day, bad day: March 6, 2012
Uggie the dog gets a new job, while Paula Deen is accused of condoning harassment where she works — and more winners and losers of today's news cycle

GOOD DAY FOR:
Disproving stereotypes
A new study finds that 74 percent of young girls are interested in fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. [Discovery News]
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The music business
After years of decline, music sales climb 4 percent in 2011. [The Consumerist]
Career changes
Uggie, the famous canine from The Artist, gets a new gig as the official spokesdog for Nintendo. [BuzzFeed]
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BAD DAY FOR:
Paula Deen
A former employee accuses the celebrity chef of overseeing a workplace where sexual harassment and racism were tolerated. [Opposing Views]
Dental hygiene
Dentists report a major spike in the number of preschoolers with six or more cavities. [TIME]
West Virginia
The Mountain State ranks dead last out of 50 states in this year's Gallup-Healthways well-being index, which measures happiness.
For more winners and losers see: Good day, bad day: March 5, 2012
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