"We can choose to throw stones, stumble on them, climb over them, or to build with them." William Arthur Ward

Poll: When do you think you will be able to retire?

Fri Aug 12, 2011 6:19 PM EDT

With today's economy, I'm wondering when people realistically think they'll be able to retire comfortably.  Please do the poll and tell us why and how your expectations have changed in the past 5 years.

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The Fame of Being Infamous

Fri Jul 8, 2011 2:05 PM EDT

As I sit and ponder Casey Anthony's inevitable and expeditious release from jail, I wonder about the well being of our culture.   Casey Anthony is going to be rich.  She will be paid for interviews, she will write a book, and no doubt a movie deal will be made.  In …

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Woman Arrested For Spraying Grandson In Face With Hose After He Ate All The Bacon

Seeded on Thu Jul 7, 2011 9:03 PM EDT ()

This lady went a little crazy when her grandson ate the bacon!  Be sure to read the comments at the end of the article.

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Pretty, I am not: Yoda is World's Ugliest Dog - TODAY Pets & Animals - TODAY.com

Seeded on Sat Jun 25, 2011 2:02 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Introducing Yoda, the Word's Ugliest Dog.   Isn't he cute?  Ha!

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Slaves, freedmen: Civil War's forgotten spies - US news - Life - msnbc.com

Seeded on Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:00 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

"From the commencement of the war, I have found the negroes of invaluable assistance and I never hesitated to employ them when after investigation I found them to be intelligent and trustworthy," Pinkerton said.

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Dog Chews Owner's Toe Off; Owner Happy

Seeded on Wed Aug 4, 2010 12:43 PM EDT (United Press International)

A Michigan man says most of his right big toe was chewed off by the family dog after he passed out from too much drinking -- and he says that saved his life.

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Camera/Photography help needed...

Sat Jul 31, 2010 4:55 PM EDT

I took this picture of my kids last night playing with the dog under my desk. Look at my daughter's hair. What's wrong with this picture and what did I do wrong?

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Saying Goodbye...

Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:24 PM EDT

My favorite dog was a pure bred golden retriever named Jake. He died when he was 13 1/2 years old. But before he died, he got my border collie pregnant. She had five pups.

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Alcoholism and Mel Gibson

Seeded on Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:31 PM EDT (Newsweek)

So I thought I'd take advantage of all the attention this scandal is getting to do a little education on the disease known as alcoholism. I spoke to Dr. Marvin Seppala, chief medical officer of Hazelden, the highly respected addiction-treatment center to get the facts.

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Parents brawl at Southern California kindergarten graduation ceremony; school locked down

Seeded on Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:28 PM EDT (The Minneapolis Star Tribune)

VICTORVILLE, Calif. - Authorities say two people have been arrested following a parents' brawl that interrupted a Southern California kindergarten graduation ceremony.

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Have you ever had days like this...

Thu Apr 29, 2010 4:26 PM EDT

Well, a few days ago I made my sourdough bread. It was great. I got the recipe here: So this morning, I decided to do the sourdough pretzels, recipe located here:

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Dulce De Leche *Milk Candy*- Simply Delicious

Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:39 PM EDT

Yesterday, I wanted to make my little boy a special treat for doing something absolutely wonderful at school. So, I started scouring recipes. This is so absolutely easy and fool proof you won't believe it.

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Nine-Year-Old Fossil Hunter Finds New Species of Human Ancestor

Seeded on Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:01 PM EDT (Bloomberg.com)

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Ex-LA fire official gets jail for dog beating

Seeded on Fri Apr 2, 2010 6:15 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A retired Los Angeles County assistant fire chief plans to appeal his 90-day jail sentence for using a rock to beat a puppy so severely it was euthanized.

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Animals and Earthquakes...

Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:43 PM EDT

Here is a little background... We live on 20 acres in Los Angeles County California. We are Northeast of Los Angeles and live on solid rock. I mention this because the type of ground you're on is very important in an earthquake.

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Potty Training Blues~

Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:52 PM EST

Our older son brought my younger kids a puppy for Christmas. Story has it that his father is a border collie, and his mother is a bichon frise. Such a goofy looking little dog.

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Coconut Shrimp

Sun Jul 5, 2009 2:33 PM EDT

This is a terrific recipe that makes a dozen coconut shrimp for an appetizer. What you'll need: Raw shrimp with tail on. Shelled and de-veined. (You can buy a 30 - 40 count bag at Costco for around $10.00.)

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Scrap I before E?

Seeded on Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:04 PM EDT (United Press International)

I think back to when I was a kid and how I always thought of that before I wrote. I still think it's a great rule. What do you think?

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Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:06 AM EDT

This is the best fried chicken you'll ever have! Here's my disclaimer: Weight Watchers Beware

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