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Archive for January, 2010

Do you love Diary of a Single Mom?
Diary has been nominated for TEN Indie Soap Awards and is eligible for a “Fan’s Choice Award.”  Your support can help us make more episodes!
Please vote to make Diary a fan favorite in the Indie Soap Awards!
Time is running out! Voting is open through the end of January. [...]

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A three-percent increase doesn’t sound like much. But when we’re talking about teen birth and abortion rates, any rise is a cause for concern.
Why are teen birth rates going up?
Most fingers are pointing at sex education, specifically abstinence-only ed. But these programs are not necessarily to blame. We should be teaching teenagers abstinence, sure, [...]

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With millions of empty homes, wallets, and businesses plaguing the U.S., President Obama’s first State of the Union address couldn’t have come at a better time.
The President’s address will be aired live on Wednesday, January 27th at 9pm EST. And there’s a lot to talk about. A few proposals on the list include: freezes on [...]

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Cyber bullying and online safety

When I was growing up, bullies were mostly confined to school grounds. But technology and easy access to the Internet means bullies now have even more access to their targets.
Cyber bullying (online harassment, etc.) can cause depression, low self-esteem, and even suicide. Unfortunately, bullying often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. The Massachusetts teen who [...]

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Even if you’re looking forward to a tax refund this year, filing taxes can still make you want to pull your hair out. But there are things you can do to make filing a little easier.
First, getting organized and preparing now can help you avoid last minute panic. If you’re not sure how to prepare [...]

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A few months ago Maclaren recalled millions of strollers with defective hinges. Now, Graco Children’s Products Inc. is also recalling nearly 1.5 million strollers – because of an unsafe hinge.
When the stroller’s canopy is opened or closed, little fingers can become caught. Unfortunately this has led to a number of injuries and fingertip amputations. The [...]

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It’s easy to forget that just about anyone can see what you post online. But your status updates and comments may actually say more about your credit than what you had for lunch.
Social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) have changed the way we share information with friends, family, and well, everyone else on the web. [...]

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