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By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Contact)
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
Artisans and craftsmen in the Third World are benefiting from fair trade, a retail movement that is by no means new but is now making inroads in Arkansas, as Helaine R. Williams reports in Thursday’s Style section. » Read story.
By Jennifer Hansen (Contact)
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
Last week’s column extolled the virtues of a path of being rather than trying to be; being resolute as opposed to making resolutions. To be resolute, you simply do what must be done. You don’t try to stop talking on your cell phone while you drive, you stop it. You don’t try to find the time to take your dog for a walk, you get up a little earlier and take him. » Read story.
In Arkansas, more than 50,000 children live in households headed by grandparents. Many say raising their grandchildren can be tough, but is worth any sacrifices.
By Helaine Williams (Contact)
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
If anyone knows that parenting grandchildren isn’t easy, it’s Mildred Hall. » Read story.
By Cindy Murphy (Contact)
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
I can’t be held responsible for my actions when I’ve had only three hours of sleep in the past 24. Trouble is, I am responsible for a newborn. » Read story.
holiday mathis
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
Happy birthday. Your sense that the best is yet to come couldn’t be more accurate ! What lies ahead is substantially more thrilling than anything you’ve already experienced. This month there’s an irresistibly challenging job with your name all over it.Your relationship with a lovable character this spring enhances your quality of life. Taurus and Pisces adore you. » Read story.
By Rhonda Owen (Contact)
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
The world was conquered through the understanding of dogs; the world exists through the understanding of dogs. — Nietzche Last week, we shared a compendium of information about cats, so it’s only fair that dogs have their turn. » Read story.
By John Rosemond
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
DEAR MR. ROSEMOND: Our 16-month-old son refuses to feed himself. He will not even touch his food other than to throw it to the floor. If I try to put a bit of finger food in his hand, he acts like I’m burning him. » Read story.
- jackie loohauis-bennett, milwaukee journal senti
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
Pet owners can’t resist pet books. Here’s a sample of some of the best recent books for animal lovers: Hip-Hop for Dogs by Janet Perr (Simon and Schuster, $12.95) Is your dawg Da Bomb? Is he stylin’ ? Then help fit him into the pop-culture scene with this handbook of hip-hop for hounds. It’s a clever little gift book filled with the kind of pictures doglovers love — pooches decked out as humans. » Read story.
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
1. What is the precise time for inauguration of presidents of the United States? 2. In what sport was Barney Ross a champion? » Read story.
billy graham
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: The day after Mother died, one of my brothers went into her house and took her silver and fine china, leaving the rest of us with almost nothing. Later, he claimed Mother had said she wanted him to have them, although he had no proof. This was five years ago, and we’ve hardly spoken since. Why are people so greedy? — N.S. » Read story.
by roger moore the orlando (fla.) sentinel
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
The title of John Grogan’s memoir is a warning — Marley & Me: Life and Love With the World’s Worst Dog. » Read story.
heloise
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
DEAR HELOISE: What is the rule of thumb on discarding canned products? Stuff like canned pineapple, peaches, cherry-pie filling, etc., as well as mushrooms and chili. So many items have no “use/best by” date on them. » Read story.
By Jann Blackstone-Ford, Sharyl Jupe
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
Q: My husband and his ex have been separated for 10-plus years. They live close to each other and share equal custody of their daughter. My husband has a wonderful job opportunity on the other side of the country. » Read story.
By Helaine Williams (Contact)
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
LaVona S. Traywick, assistant professor of gerontology for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service in Little Rock, offers these tips for grandparents raising grandchildren: Seek out financial assistance. Contact your local office of the Arkansas Department of Human Services. » Read story.
by debbie cafazzo mcclatchy newspapers
(Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009)
TACOMA, Wash. — New mother Christine Chansley had read all about baby-bottle tooth decay. » Read story.
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