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2011 - PRODUCERS WANTED HER TO BE "GEEK" MOM
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Family Events... Wouldn’t trade places for anything
By Marybeth Hicks
A few years ago while I was promoting my parenting book, Bringing Up
Geeks, I was approached by the producers of the reality show Wife Swap
with an offer to participate in their show. If you aren’t a reality
show fan, you may jump to the same conclusion I did — but rest assured
the premise of Wife Swap does not involve airing an illicit affair on
national TV! The show’s concept was to trade places with a wife who was
my polar opposite. They would put a “cool mom” at my house — presumably
one who would allow my young teens to have Facebook pages, crop tops,
and... Read More. More Opinion.
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CLAIMS ORGANIZED, HOSTILE CAMPAIGN
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Dayton Business Journal...
Google: Apple, Microsoft join to fight Android
by DBJ Staff
Google Inc. claims three of its chief rivals in the smartphone market
have joined forces to use litigation to fight its popular Android
operating system. The Internet giant claims Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp.
and Oracle Corp.are using “bogus patents” to wage what it called an
“organized, hostile campaign” against Android, according to... Read More. More News. |
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
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Cultural Camp Held
During the week of July 11-15, campers at Darke County Parks went back
in time to the 18th century. Campers began the week quickly
learning that being a pioneer kid is hard work! They made their
own marbles to play with and then they made candles so they could see
at night. The second day, the pioneer kids were introduced to natural
dyes and together they made a... Read More. More Community.
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
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Weave Rag Rugs!
Woof, Beater, Warp, Shuttle… Join Darke County Parks’ Volunteers,
Edward and Joan Leighner, as they host an educational lesson on weaving
rag rugs. The program will be held at Shawnee Prairie Preserve
Nature Center, 4267 St. Rt. 502 West, on Saturday, August 13th at
10am. During this program you will learn the basics on how to
operate a loom, what... Read More. More Events. |
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| DARKE COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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The Cast for DCCA’s MCT Pinocchio included 60 locals
The cast chosen for Darke County Center for the Arts presentation of
Missoula Children Theatre’s Pinocchio presented two performances
Saturday. The performances featured 60 local youngsters who had to
compete for the roles they played. Abigail Wright played the role of
Pinocchio, the puppet who hopes to become real; Pinocchio’s nemesis
Stromboli was played by Cody Reynolds. Lyssa Middlestetter
appeared... Read More. More Events. |
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THIS IS POWERFUL... A MUST READ
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Townhall...
America’s Deepening Immorality
By Armstrong Williams
An utterly riveting cable TV show called the “Love Crimes of Kabul”
follows the stories of Afghan women who have been imprisoned for
breaking strict Sharia law governing sex outside of marriage. Their
crimes would be hardly recognizable in the United States: adultery,
fornication, prostitution and lewd behavior have become pretty much the... Read
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FOUR PATTERNS THAT CAN DOOM A MARRIAGE
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Townhall...
Marital Criticism and Pessimism
By Rebecca Hagelin
“He’s a good dad to our kids, but was always criticizing me,” Terry
complained. “I couldn’t do anything right, in his mind at least.
Thirteen years was enough. I figured it would only get worse, so I
left.” Like most marriages that end in divorce, Terry’s marriage began
happily enough. And it ended not because of a serious transgression like...
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EDITOR - TODAY IS SUNDAY, AUGUST 7,
2011 |
Breaking news from Truthout… McClatchy Newspapers: "Thirty-one U.S.
troops, including more than 20 Navy SEALs, and seven Afghan soldiers
died when their helicopter was shot down during an overnight
operation.” Fox reports that the SEALS were from the unit that killed
Usama bin Laden. Also in News: Harry Reid’s debt deal post-mortem; President Obama back on friendly ground in Chicago; and Boehner on Budget Control Act. Community: Senior Independence Hospice seeks "Make It Happen" Volunteers; and Annie Oakley Bingo Breakfast a success! Events: GTS offers Park & Ride to the Fair for 75 cents; and Tire Recycling Day Near. Blogs: Lisa Jackson is using the EPA to Destroy the Coal Industry; and The Debt Rises, The Economy Sinks. For
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