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Thursday, January 08, 2009
 

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Tales From the School Nurse: School Nurses Call for Classroom Cleaning Protocols

School nurses say more can be done in America's classrooms to help prevent the spread of illness, especially at the height of cold and flu season when more than half of school nurses, who were recently surveyed, send five or more sick children home each day. Here are some tips to help fight germs.

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Make Getting There Part of the Adventure When You Travel This Fall

Now is a great time to start planning a fall trip. Whether you’ll be heading to one of the theme parks, visiting relatives, or going on a fall leaf tour, make getting there more than half the fun by choosing a mode of transportation that lends itself to adventure.

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Boomers Take Resolutions off 'To Do' List and Put Them on 'Want To Do' List

People over 50 are changing the face of resolutions -- not just as they relate to New Year's vows, but as a commitment for life. A generation accustomed to tackling their goals and dreams and getting the most from life, this spirited group of adults is loud and proud that they have a lot more they plan to accomplish at this stage of life.

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New Herbal Supplement Promotes Healthy Prostate

There is a better alternative to surgery and expensive medications for men suffering from the side-effects of enlarged prostates.

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The Father's Day Gift You Give Your Kids

A lot has changed through the years about the father-child relationship. Remember those old TV shows where Dad would call Junior into the study for a man-to-man-talk?

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How-to Create a Picture-Perfect Party Garden

When Debbie and Pete Rock of Chadds Ford, Pa., learned that they would be hosting this year's Rock family reunion they were thrilled. But with out-of-town relatives, big plans for a professional family photo and just four months to prepare, they are both a little nervous about how their yard and garden will look for the event.

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How Much Is Enough?

What would happen to your family if you died tomorrow? Would they be able to make ends meet without your income? Unfortunately, the majority of Americans, even those who carry life insurance, would have to answer that question, "No!"

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Nationally Televised Competition Seeks to Find America's Most Exciting Church Choir

Church music is a key element in helping people connect with their spirituality and faith. In fact, America's appetite for church music continues to grow as 56 percent of adults attend church services in a typical month - according to a recent Barna Group report. U.S. Gospel music sales have increased more than 80 percent in the last 10 years from $381 million to over $700 million.

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The 411 on Health Insurance

You've heard it before; accidents happen. There's a great deal of truth in this oft-quoted statement. It's one reason why you should always have good health insurance, because without it, you may be putting yourself in serious financial straights.

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Give a Gift Straight from the Hoop

Every time you go to a NBA basketball game or watch your favorite NBA team on TV, you're sure to notice people decked out in their favorite NBA team sports wear, but where did they get it? Chances are good it came from the NBAStore.

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