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  • 'The Kid': A Hellish Upbringing Falls Short On Heart Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:24AMSapphire's follow-up to her dark, poetic 1996 debut novel Push lacks the brilliant indignation of its literary parent. Rather than being revelatory, the tone of The Kid is unrelentingly grim.
  • 6-year-old Lapeer boy gets wish of big tree fort Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:11AMA 6-year-old Lapeer boy diagnosed with leukemia in 2007 knew exactly what he wanted when he was asked for his wish: a backyard tree fort built on stilts.
  • Glam Slam: Where To Vacation With The Kids Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:49PMBy Ryan Patterson LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- We're in summer and if you haven't planned your annual family vacation, don't stress, it's not too late to hit the road! Travel writer Elizabeth Thorp, a DC area mom, who started the family travel website poshbrood.com is here with her "Mom-tested" and "poshbrood-approved" picks to inspire your vacation plans.
  • Laura Ingraham takes aim at American culture Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:56AMBestselling author and radio commentator Laura Ingraham take on American culture in "Of Thee I Zing." Read an excerpt.
  • Woman gnawed by rats in her bed Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:38AMA bedridden woman was so badly gnawed by rats she needed hospital treatment last week as neighbours say a dire rodent problem in Southcote is forcing families out of their homes.
  • Fund for Victims of James Hawkins Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:51PMA fund is set up at Regions Bank for those who would like to donate to the Charlene Gaither Children's Fund.
  • Board approves residence for park caretaker Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:34AMNEW ULM - Brown County commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of a manufactured caretaker's home at Lake Hanska County Park Tuesday.
  • Japan family settles into home away from home Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:53PMA kid's game of Hungry Hippos on the living room floor helped break the ice Tuesday. It was the first full day in Hawaii for Midori Sue and her three...
  • Commissioners to act on county park residence Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:28PMNEW ULM - Brown County commissioners will consider buying a Lake Hanska County Park caretaker's home on Tuesday, July 5.
  • Scout Will Lyles: Villain or victim? Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:07PMThe ex-recruiting service operator, whose dealings with Oregon have prompted an NCAA probe, tries to move on after his world and business crashes.
  • Waterlogged Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:00PMTeen angst is nothing new at the movies, and every micro-generation gets its own version. The latest entry in the why-must-I-be-a-teenager-in-love sweepstakes is Submarine, an often slyly deadpan teen comedy from the chilly seacoast of Swansea, Wales.
  • What happens if homework no longer matters? Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 6:06AMLos Angeles ignites an uproar by saying homework can no longer count for more than 10 percent of a student's grade
  • Police: Sex offender lured girl out of bedroom window Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:53PMUPDATE: The convicted sex offender accused of luring the young daughter of a family friend out of her bedroom window was arraigned Tuesday morning in Syracuse City Court.
  • When a dying kid's wish is to kill Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 1:15PMA nonprofit helps terminally ill children with the unusual -- and to some, alarming -- dream of hunting an animal
  • Travel Deals: Florida and Florence, Italy, for less Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 2:42AMHere are travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea, and air. Deals sell out quickly and are not guaranteed to be available. Restrictions such as day of travel, blackout dates, and advance-purchase requirements may apply.
  • A long road to a safe place: Children in state-licensed residential programs still face risk of injury Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:51PMSomething as simple as a dispute about a piece of cake or as ugly as a trash can planted on a spitting child's head can lead to confrontation, injury and trauma for children in state-licensed facilities.
  • Ryan Cleary, alleged hacker, has Asperger's, lawyer says Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 9:36PMThe 19-year-old, said to be connected to the LulzSec hacking group, remains in custody after bail was granted. His lawyer says Cleary also has agoraphobia, the BBC reports.
  • 8 Million Stories: Going Once, Going Twice Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:58AMOne morning, before my shower, I removed two wicker chairs from my bathtub and placed them on the bathmat. When I finished, I put them back. Walking to my bedroom, I said hello to my girlfriend and shimmied through a maze of coffee tables.
  • Rock your kid’s party on the cheap Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 7:25AMYou don’t have to blow the budget to throw a memorable bash - pick a theme, hit the dollar store and get creative
  • Achoo!!!! An Allergy Survival Guide Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 2:26PMAre you snorting, sneezing , and wheezing? It's allergy season, and this one is a wicked one. Dr Dave Hnida has some tips to ease the misery.
  • Homebuyers, banish the drama of staging Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 5:00AMStaging puts a home's best qualities in the spotlight. The buyer must peer behind the curtain.
  • Get third-night stay on Amelia Island for $1 Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 5:31AM• The Villas at Monteverdi, a restored 14th-century property between Florence and Rome, is offering 20 percent off a six-night package for four people.
  • Woman Loses Custody Of Wandering Son Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 6:13PMA woman says she is fighting to regain custody of her son after he got out of her apartment.
  • Chicago would feel like home to Trevor Gretzky Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 6:30PMNew Cubs draft pick Trevor Gretzky won’t be the first member of his family who would consider working at Wrigley Field a career highlight.
  • Conflict on 25th Street Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:53AMA view of West 25th Street, where the proposed homeless shelter will open. Photo by Caitlyn Bierman. George Nashak has been trying to keep the peace with his sympathetic smile.
  • Morales family loses everything in house fire Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 10:16PMIt was supposed to be a night like any other.
  • Noury: A nearly perfect season Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 4:53PMHernando County's Lifter of the Year, Springstead's Armando Noury, lost a tiebreaker at states for the gold medal in an otherwise dream season.
  • What's the Deal?: The week's best travel bargains around the globe Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 9:58AM• Pay for two nights at Florida’s Amelia Island Hampton Inn at the Beach and get a third night for $1 . With the Summer Family Getaway package, a three-night stay for two people comes to $376 (including taxes), down from the usual $563. Stay through Sept. 18. Reserve by phone. Info: 904-321-1111, www.ameliaislandhamptoninn.com . •The Villas at Monteverdi, a restored ...
  • Keep your kids safe online this summer Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 10:00PMWith schools almost out for the summer, a reminder of the increased risk children can face online.
  • Hot Wheels truck makes record-breaking jump Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 8:39PMThe Hot Wheels' "Fearless at the 500" car flies past fans in the fourth turn as it successfully made its record-breaking jump today. / Matt Dial / The Star
  • Books will always be valuable Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 9:40AMTo paraphrase Mark Twain, I believe that reports of the impending death of books – particularly children’s books – have been greatly exaggerated. Maybe electronic books led to catastrophe for Borders. But I went into the Tacoma store twice during the going-out-of-business sale, once early and once at the end. The first time the kids’ books were 75 percent gone, the last time they were history ...
  • Stay-at-home mom becomes 'coupon pro' Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 6:31AMWhat started as a way to survive has turned into a way of life for one stay-at-home mom. She’s perfected the old-fashioned method of coupon clipping to become a coupon pro.
  • Kwik Kloset Interiors Launches New Ad Campaign Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 2:14AMKwik Kloset Interiors, a Canadian company that specializes in custom closet organization solutions, design and installation, announces that it is launching a new website and adverting campaign that emphasizes the company’s superior quality products and inclusive custom installation services. (PRWeb May 24, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5 ...
  • COLUMN: Some problems eventually dry up and go away Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 10:03AMDear Child with the Big Secret,First off, you are not alone.  Not for a moment. There are boys and girls all around the world with your same secret, and they all feel just the same way you do. But I promise you, you will outgrow it.
  • 1st Philly Twister in More Than a Decade Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 10:08PMAn EF-0 tornado wreaks havoc in Northeast Philadelphia, damaging homes and businesses and sending witnesses ducking for cover.
  • How an Underage Illegal Immigrant Became One of the Valley's Hottest Tattoo Artists Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 3:05PMAndrick Aviles is a tattoo artist who makes house calls. Over the past three years, he's dropped in on famous people like Arizona Cardinal Adrian Wilson and former Phoenix Sun Amar'e Stoudemire. When he doesn't come to their houses, they go to his — a modest, ranch-style house in ce...
  • How Self Control Works, And How To Boost Your Willpower By Better Understanding It Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 2:48PMSelf-control is be a tricky thing, but it’s a necessary resource to understand if you want to make better decisions and life choices. Here’s a look at how it works, and how to produce it. (more…)
  • How Self-Control Works, and How to Boost Your Willpower by Better Understanding It [Self-Control] Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 10:30AM# selfcontrol If we were entirely logical, we'd be able to abandon our bad habits, curb temporary moments of insanity, and practice self-control . Our logic is paired with emotion, however, and sometimes our emotions motivate us to make poor decisions. That's where self-control comes in. Here's a deeper look into how self-control works, followed by several ways to more effectively exert your ...
  • The internet hacker as a young man Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 9:00AMJULIAN Assange is a paradox. So it's fitting the oldest book on him is the best so far.
  • Grannie's Day Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 1:56PMMy daughter Marion called from her duty station in Hawaii right after Grammie’s visit to Martinez last January. “How was Grammie’s vacation?” she asked.  “What did she fix?” Marion inquired with a chuckle. The kids know their grandmother.  I thought about it for a minute. “Well, she trimmed my hydrangea because it was a little too leggy,” I replied. “That’s all? Is she feeling okay?” Marion ...
  • Couple loses everything in trailer fire Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 12:45AMThey lost everything.
  • Alex Koroknay-Palicz: Spying on Your Kids Won't Keep Them Safe Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 7:40PMTeaching our sons and daughters how to recognize threats to their safety and how to avoid them is a better tactic to keep them safe. Privacy and safety are not mutually exclusive ideals. We can be secure and free -- in fact, there is no other alternative.
  • Helicopter Crashes into Kid's Bedroom While Filming Campus PD Episode [Wtf] Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 8:17PM# wtf I love Campus PD! It reminds me of all the best parts of college—moronic guys drinking themselves into stupors, girls sobbing, and classes on Kant. But apparently, the show's creators are jerks: they wrecked someone's home, sans compensation. More »
  • Good Taste : New chef & spring special at Martha's Vineyard's Lure Grill Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 4:02PMRamps (also known as wild leeks) are a springtime favorite among chefs and foodies alike. As one of the first green vegetables of the season they symbolize spring and the gastronomic delights to come.
  • Man enters apartment and removes 4-year-old's pants, mother says Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 11:28AMA woman says she was startled to find a burglar inside her east Charlotte apartment early Wednesday morning and the man removed her daughter's pants.
  • Lady hoopsters pass season halfway mark in Alberni Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 10:25PMThere were two league games held a the ADSS gym on Monday night. In the first game, Lace It Up taking on Dave Ralla’s Ballerz. The first half of the game saw Lace It Up and Dave Ralla’s Ballerz play a tight gme, but the Ballerz pulled away in the second half, taking the game 42-24.
  • TV in a kid's bedroom calls for precautions Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 8:39PMHand-me-downs are a rite of passage for many kids, but parents should think twice before passing along an old television set.
  • Sports Shorts: April 29-May 7 Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 11:40AMSports news and events for adults and youths in Salem, including: cardio tennis program, T-ball leagues, road races and more.
  • Cedar Rapids (15) Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 6:35PMComedy seldom comes as good-natured as Cedar Rapids, a fish-out-of-water story in which a Midwestern innocent discovers sex, drugs and cream sherry in the big city.
  • Storm Stories from the Alabama Tornadoes Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 5:56PMBIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The 200 mile-an-hour wind here brushed by my apartment, but I am OK. But the stories from the storm keep coming in: