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Saturday, February 18, 2006

Theirs Is The Kingdom

I love children. Like we all are, children are special to the Lord. In fact, they are so special to Him that He said, “Let the little children come unto Me, for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these,” ( The Holy Bible). I hope and pray that children will continue to be part of my life, in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 13, 2006

Change That Channel

How to cut back on your kids' TV time when you feel they are couch potatoes. Cutting Back on TV Time—Painlessly! Most parents feel at some time or other that their child is watching too much TV. The TV can be a wonderful thing when a parent needs a few moments alone, and it is true that it can be a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 12, 2006

Great Minds Don't Have To Think Alike

Cynthia Bass Sunday, February 12, 2006 On this day in 1809, two of the most famous men of the 19th century were born under very different circumstances -- one in a Kentucky log cabin, the other in an English country house complete with stable and servants' quarters. The first is, of course, Abraham... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 10, 2006

Heart and Cancer Risks Not Reduced by Lowfat Diet for Older Women

By Rosanne Skirble Washington, D.C. 10 February 2006 For years, doctors have recommended a low-fat diet as a way to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. But now, an important new study finds that's not the case for older women. Ross Prentice Ross Prentice and colleagues at the Fred... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 9, 2006

Panel Recommends Strong Warning for ADHD Drugs

By ANDREW BRIDGES, AP WASHINGTON (Feb. 9) - Federal science advisers voted narrowly Thursday to recommend the most serious type of warning labels for Ritalin and other stimulants that are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The 8-7 vote, with one abstention, by the Food and Drug... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 6, 2006

Calcium, exercise vital for kids' bones

By LINDSEY TANNER AP MEDICAL WRITER CHICAGO -- Doctors should evaluate children for the amount of calcium they get and encourage them to exercise to help prevent an epidemic of broken bones later in life, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises. National data show that most American children over... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 5, 2006

The Nuclear Family

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. By Jay C The terms, father, mother, brother, sister, refer to certain positions in the family group. These positions are made obvious by the way the people who occupy them behave. For example, a mother looks after her... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 3, 2006

Georgia Child Groom Runs Away From Group Home

Wife's Attorney Says Her Client Played No Role in Disappearance By CHARLES ODUM, AP ATLANTA (Feb. 3) - A 15-year-old boy whose 37-year-old wife is due to give birth to the couple's baby this month has run away from a group home, and his wife through her lawyer says she has no idea where he is. Lisa... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 30, 2006

Police Weigh Charges Against Ark. Mother

Monday, January 30, 2006 DE QUEEN, Ark. — A mother who left New York for a small southwestern Arkansas town to give her three children a safer place to grow up was behind bars Monday, accused of killing them. Police found the bodies of 8-year-old Elvis and 6-year-old twins Samanta and Samuel on a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 29, 2006

Letter to Pets

My Dear Dogs and Cats, The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note: Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it to become your dish and food, nor do I find that aesthetically... Sign in to see full entry.

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