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5 ways to make your beach trip safer

Fri, Jul 13, 2012 1:32 PM
by Rodale News
From dog poo management to safer ways to fend off the sun, better choices can protect not only you, but also the oceans we all depend on.

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Obese wiener dog gets tummy tuck

Thu, May 02, 2013 9:36 AM

Video: An obese dog gets his excess skin whacked off. CNN's Jeanne Moos has the skinny on formerly fat Obie the dachshund.
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OMG! R txts good 4 kids? [Video]
Wed, May 01, 2013 2:25 PM by Jenn Savedge
Linguist John McWhorter argues that texting is expanding vocabulary rather than replacing it.
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15 felines with expressive faces
Wed, May 01, 2013 2:16 PM by Laura Moss
These kitties prove that cats can say a lot with just a single look.
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Coin-operated machines factor into high injury rate for amusement rides

Wed, May 01, 2013 10:10 AM by Lauren Cahoon Roberts, MyHealthNewsDaily

The most common way children got hurt was from falling in, off or against a ride.
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8th-grader uses crowdsourcing to fund science fair project
Wed, May 01, 2013 6:24 AM by Jenn Savedge
Ohio middle schooler writes and performs a crowdsourcing rhyme to explain her project and ask for funding.
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National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Tue, Apr 30, 2013 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
New survey finds that 70 percent of teens want to see more efforts to prevent teen pregnancy in their communities.
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Cat fight brewing over wildlife slaughter study

Tue, Apr 30, 2013 9:00 AM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

A recent study suggested that cats kill between 1.4 billion and 3.7 billion birds and billions more small mammals a year.
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Kids: Energy-saving just got epic
Tue, Apr 30, 2013 6:12 AM by Jenn Savedge
Kids can take Energy Star's energy-saving pledge for a change to win tickets to the new movie, 'Epic' and see their story in lights in Times Square.
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Mom 'humiliated' over use of breast pump in-flight
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
An Indiana mom finds herself in trouble when a flight attendant decides the mother cannot use her breast pump during the flight.
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Yoga for women trying to conceive

Mon, Apr 29, 2013 9:34 AM

Video: Fertility yoga focuses on relaxing the pelvic area, increasing blood flow and reducing stress.
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Rescue puppy helps 8-year-old boy with autism

Mon, Apr 29, 2013 9:21 AM

Video: 8-year-old Jonny Hickey connected with an abused puppy that was nearly starved to death.
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10 clever commercials with canine stars
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 2:48 PM by Laura Moss
Dogs have been working their tails off for the advertising industry, so we rounded some of our favorite commercials featuring man's best friend.
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Norovirus in kids: How to prevent it, and how to cope when that fails
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 12:06 PM by Sami Grover
If you have young kids, consider this required (albeit loathsome) reading.
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Autism may be linked to placenta abnormalities

Thu, Apr 25, 2013 12:10 PM by Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily

The findings suggest behavioral interventions aimed at social and motor skill development in these children could be started right away.
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Backyard game competition returns for 3rd year
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 9:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Kids can win a $10,000 scholarship and a trip to San Diego for their backyard game ideas.
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