Rebecca on November 18th, 2009

Having a pet is a huge responsibility, but it’s also an invaluable experience. Many people consider their pet to be a family member. If you are one of these people, you’ll want to be sure you’re giving your pet the best care possible.
If you own a cat, you’ll want to know how to spot and [...]

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Rebecca on November 18th, 2009

A woman’s first pregnancy is a stressful, confusing, busy (yet exciting) time. From learning how to understand your pregnancy test results to the moment your child is born, you will be constantly learning and adapting to your changing life. Many women read books before or during the pregnancy in order to prepare them for childbirth [...]

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Rebecca on November 18th, 2009

Your son or daughter brings home algebra homework and asks for your help. You smile and agree to help, but as soon as you look at the worksheet, you freeze. You start to remember your own difficulties with simplifying Boolean algebra and all of those x’s and y’s and wonder how you can help your [...]

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Derek on April 9th, 2009

Here’s something new to add to the list of uncomfortable topics to discuss with your teen. Along with those quaint discussions on the effects of teenage drinking and the different kinds of sexually transmitted diseases, you can look forward to explaining the dangers of sending nude photos to friends.
This new trend is called “sexting,” and [...]

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Derek on April 8th, 2009

I happen to be a big movie fan, as evidenced by my shelling out the princely sum of $1 to the nice people at Redbox for a copy of The Day the Earth Stood Still. While the film’s probably worth a buck, it’s not worth much more. Seriously, who reduces the end of the world [...]

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Derek on April 8th, 2009

It’s a sad reality that teaching music to children is one of the first things politicians target for cuts when school revenues come up short. Along with the public library, music programs are perceived as some sort of luxury that communities can do without. Seldom will a school system say they’re getting rid of the [...]

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