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Holiday Activities for Kids

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

Visit the library and make some fun gifts during the holidays.

By Jean Bolley,
Head Librarian at CADL Foster

From now until the end of the year it seems like our schedules get packed with holiday events. While children love a lot of things about the holidays, one downside for them is all the waiting—waiting for dinner to be served, waiting to open gifts, waiting for this, that and the other.

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Rina Risper13 years ago08 mins

By Jay Bobbin

Tribune Media Services

“TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE”: Clint Eastwood had said “Gran Torino” would be his last project as an actor, but he returned to the screen in this well-performed drama as a baseball scout who’s nearing the end of his career.

Wolfgang Puck: A perfect pizza

Rina Risper13 years ago010 mins

You can prepare the pizza dough several hours or up to several days ahead.

The Trick To Avoiding Unwanted Holiday Pounds: Get Organized

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

Once December hits, it’s an eating and drinking roller coaster ride and I’m the first one lining up. Whether it’s the goodies in the office, the after-work parties, or the weekend get-togethers, I definitely get caught up in the moment and indulge. I have to remind myself that while it’s once a year, I don’t have to have everything…

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Excuse me, are you listening? 11-24

Rina Risper13 years ago09 mins

Dear Readers,

We as people have a lot of work to do. When it comes to negativity and reflecting on our views towards others, it is prudent sometimes to just keep your thoughts to yourself.

Giving Wisely This Holiday Season

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

By Rick Garcia

This time of year, mailboxes and inboxes are filled with requests for charitable donations with the same message – financial support is needed now more than ever. But in these tough economic times, how can families ensure that their dollars will do the most good?

Your Other 8 Hours: How Healthy Are You?

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services

I wrote recently about how you can start closing the gap between the life you are living and your best life … but I received some reader complaints.

The Kid’s Doctor: Coughs and colds are nasty, but antibiotics are not the answer

Rina Risper13 years ago04 mins

Get smart about the way you treat colds and coughs.

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By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

The prescribing of antibiotics is highest for young children. But, antibiotics need to be used appropriately in order to ensure that they’re effective, as well as to prevent antibiotic resistance.

Retire Smart: Giving gifts at the holidays

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

The holiday season is one of the rare occasions when we’re going to focus on spending money, rather than saving or investing it. After all, I don’t want to be known as “Scrooge McSchlesinger”! The following is a holiday grab-bag of ideas.

Interpersonal Edge: An edge for discouraged job seekers

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I’m in my 20s and I’m discouraged about how to give myself any advantage in such a competitive tough job market. Are there strategies you recommend to clients who are struggling to get the attention of potential employers?