Looking for a way to knock the argyle socks off your geeky lover this Valentine’s Day? Skip the computer programmer-themed porn and try gifting your nerdy loved one some HTTPanties or “Tweet Me” Sweethearts candy. The Huffington Post tracked down thirteen geeky gifts that scream “I love you, nerd face.” Full geeky gift list at Huffington Post. Get your geek on. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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13 geeky Valentine’s Day gifts
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Google Buzz's official demo [video]
9 Feb 2010 | 11:25 amGoogle has just unveiled its latest attempt to become more relevant in the social media space—Google Buzz. The product is integrated within Gmail and will be rolled out gradually to all of the webmail service’s users over the next few days. While this development is still unfolding, you can check out Google Buzz’s two-minute demo of Buzz in action both online and via mobile. What are your initial reactions? Another soon-to-be-forgotten Google product like Wave, or a Facebook/Twitter killer? Full story at Mashable. Total Google coverage. Permalink | Leave a… -
Darth Vader’s original wimpy voice [video]
9 Feb 2010 | 11:15 amImagine a galaxy far, far away where Darth Vader sounded like any other British bloke strolling down the corridors of the Death Star. Before James Earl Jones provided the menacing voice of the Dark Lord of the Sith, English actor and bodybuilder David Prowse delivered the lines from inside the Darth costume. While George Lucas never intended for Prowse’s voice to make the flick’s final cut, it’s weird to imagine how different Star Wars would have been with a different Vader voice. Full story at Huffington Post. Tons of Star Wars tidbits. Permalink | Leave a… -
7 things you didn’t know about condoms
9 Feb 2010 | 10:14 amRubbers. Raincoats. Inconvenient. Whatever you call 'em, condoms remain a must-have in the safe sex tool box. Long before the days of Durex and Trojans, men used animal intestines to protect their willies (that sounds lovely, eh ladies?) and still to this day use lambskin condoms for latex allergies and supposed extra sensitivity. Want to learn even more fun facts about condoms that will surely impress your friends and potential lovers? Check out Asylum's seven things you probably didn't know about condoms that includes tantalizing tidbits like: Vaseline + condoms = Disintegrated rubber and… -
Horror flick mirror scare mash-up [video]
9 Feb 2010 | 9:25 amHorror movies love to rely on cliches to scare the bejeezus out of us, but does it really surprise anyone that the axe murderer is going to pop in the reflection of a mirror? Ok, yes, it still totally sparks a few pee-in-pants moments. Check out this mash-up of mirror scare moments (fair warning: don’t watch alone in a big, dark, scary house): Full story at Four Four. Boo! Tons of scary and not so scary movie news. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Entrepreneur.com
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Dirty Jobs: the Secret to Success in 2010
7 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pmIf you're searching for a recession-proof franchise, consider getting into the business of 'dirty jobs.' -
Don't File for that Patent Yet
7 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pmInstead of a utility patent, a provisional patent or a trademark could be a better first step. -
Focus on 'User Experience Optimization'
4 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pmDriving traffic to your homepage is important, but making the destination worthwhile is vital. -
Which Features Should Your Website Have?
4 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pmIf you're taking things up a notch, consider these factors. -
Soup Up Your Social Sales Channels
4 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pmIf you make time for it and know your stuff, you can chat your way to more Web traffic.
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Fast Company: Features
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The Ford Transit Connect: NYC Taxi Cab of the Future?
9 Feb 2010 | 11:52 amThe auto industry is fixated on Toyota's recall woes, but Ford snuck in this week with some interesting news of its own: the release of the compressed natural gas-powered Transit Connect. It might just be the NYC taxi cab of the future. The vehicle, released this week along with an all-electric version of the car, looks like a standard Transit Connect--except with three more inches of leg room, an information and entertainment system in the back for passengers, and a fare-tracking system. Citygoers will also notice the fuel tank behind the passenger seat for either CNG (Compressed Natural… -
Foursquare Steps Up its Location-Based Content With Zagat, HBO Deals
9 Feb 2010 | 10:22 amConscious of the advancing, diversifying competition to its location-based gaming/info services, Foursquare is not sitting on its laurels: It's announcing new partnerships with some big-name media companies to add content to its system. First up is a deal with Zagat, which will add some named-quality reviews to Foursquare and act as a promotional vehicle: Foursquare players will be able to earn a special "Foodie" badge if they check into the right eateries--a lot like the special reward badges that the deal with Bravo kicked off in January. Zagat itself will get a boost, as its traditional… -
Kiribati - A Climate Change Reality
9 Feb 2010 | 9:35 amIn preparation to the Copenhagen climate change conference, UNDP produced a film about the reality of climate change in the Pacific island of Kiribati. The film clearly shows how people's lives are being affected right now by rising sea waters. GreenEnergyTV.com is an Online Television Channel that is dedicated to airing "Green" video content for millions of viewers around the world. We welcome companies, individuals, families, inventors, schools, kids, teachers and organizations to Upload videos showing what they are doing to be Green & Watch videos on the site. We are a community and a… -
The New New Orleans: Best of Times for the Big Easy
9 Feb 2010 | 8:36 amWhat a difference five years makes. Hard to believe but it was that long ago that Katrina devastated New Orleans and made a comeback seem impossibly difficult and daunting. But now the Big Easy is not only home to the Super Bowl champions, but it also just elected as mayor in a landslide Mitch Landrieu, son of former New Orleans mayor, Moon Landrieu. While in most cities the election of a new mayor would not be cause for prolonged celebration, New Orleans of course is not most cities. It has a top-shelf reputation for political scandal and corruption, so these results--Landrieu secured 66% of… -
Hints for Better Living From Your Office Supplies (NOT Clippy!)
9 Feb 2010 | 8:06 amWho knew that paper clips and staples could teach such smart life lessons? Everyday objects you might find at your desk are the stars in Hints for Better Living, a short film by Los Angeles-based designer Mike Afsa, who also does work for companies like Chiat\Day and Quiksilver. This is the second film by Afsa (see the first one here), who had a habit of playing with office supplies at his desk. He realized that the tools he used for graphic design could be used to spread a positive message. Of course, he had to take his own advice and keep the mini-PSAs simple, playful and humorous. "Some of…
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NYT: Small Business
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Small-Business Guide: How to Sell Your Business
9 Feb 2010 | 7:10 amPreparing a business for sale has a lot in common with starting it in the first place: The more you prepare, the more successful the outcome is likely to be. -
Case Study: Looking to Expand, but Fearing It, Too
9 Feb 2010 | 7:09 amCan Thinking Caps Tutoring of Manhattan, which employs 30 tutors and serves 300 students annually, expand while maintaining the quality of its services? -
Our Towns: To Survive, Dairy Farmers Go Co-op
7 Feb 2010 | 10:30 pmA former doctor’s effort to help small family farms in the Northeast stay in business by marketing and distributing their milk on their own. -
Preoccupations: When She’s Ready to Retire, She’ll Know
6 Feb 2010 | 8:22 pmDianne Fuller Doherty, who advises entrepreneurs and works to create jobs, says that “as long as I am doing something of value, why not continue doing it?” -
U.S. to Help Banks in Distressed Areas
3 Feb 2010 | 10:41 pmThe government has made changes in the Troubled Asset Relief Program to get more small-business lenders to sign up.
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Local Na8ion
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Set your local search engine optimization to Automatic
25 Jan 2010 | 1:22 pmAre you using WordPress for your small business website and trying to improve your search engine rankings? If so, read on. I’ve been working recently on a website design for a new client WestchesterInternetMarketing.com in Westchester New York. If you’re in their area and need help with local internet marketing, please look them up. Westchester Internet Marketing turned me on to a great WordPress plugin to boost your search engine results and I wanted to pay-it-forward by letting you in on their tip. I’m excited about this plugin because it will save me time in helping… -
2010 Web Design & Local Internet Marketing
16 Jan 2010 | 8:57 amHere we are in a New Year and our business challenges remain as invigorating as ever! I want to know what subjects you’d like to see me cover this year in our Local Knowledge video tutorials? Here are some categories I already have planned but feel free to get more specific or venture out into other areas. Content Marketing Strategies for small business on the Internet Blended Online Marketing Strategies (Local SEO, Social Media, Blogs) Local Internet Video Marketing Video SEO How-to use WordPress for your business website Local Search Engine Optimization How to rank well in… -
How to edit photos for your website using Picnik | Local Knowledge Episode 22
24 Sep 2009 | 6:51 amNeed to prepare your photos or images for your website? You bet you do! Episode 22 of Local Knowledge shows you how to edit the dimensions (pixel size) of your photo/image, crop your photo and also reduce the file size of your photo so your website loads faster. You can use common photo editing software that comes with your camera or computer to do this but these programs often lack the ability to change file size, a critical component for web images. Not only that, PC and Mac software is often overly complex and expensive due to its myriad functionality. One free solution to this problem is… -
What every small business should know about WordPress, Episode 21 Part IIIb
13 Aug 2009 | 11:00 amToday’s Local Knowledge video tutorial is a two-parter (this is part 2 of 2) so be sure to catch the first half by watching here. This lesson shows you how to add a new blog post to your WordPress small business website while also optimizing your post for search engine optimization. You’ll love this information if you’re a small business owner who wants to generate more sales leads from search engines like Google. To accomplish this, you’ll want to pair frequent website updates with our search-engine savvy blog post formatting tips. Julian Seery Gudeeditor, LOCAL… -
What every small business should know about WordPress, Episode 21 Part IIIa
13 Aug 2009 | 10:29 amToday’s Local Knowledge video tutorial is a two-parter (this is part 1 of 2) so be sure to catch the second half by watching here. This lesson shows you how to add a new blog post to your WordPress small business website while also optimizing your post for search engine optimization. You’ll love this information if you’re a small business owner who wants to generate more sales leads from search engines like Google. To accomplish this, you’ll want to pair frequent website updates with our search-engine savvy blog post formatting tips. Julian Seery Gudeeditor, LOCAL…
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Forbes.com
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Wake-Up Call For Newly Hatched Entrepreneurs
6 Feb 2010 | 7:50 amImportant reminders for all the mothers, corporate soldiers and baby boomers looking to launch. -
The 10 Dumbest Things Businesses Buy
5 Feb 2010 | 2:20 pmAre you paying for this stuff? Then stop. -
Marketing In A Weak Economy
5 Feb 2010 | 9:00 amSmart thoughts on brand strategy from the Wharton Marketing Conference. -
What Kind Of Recovery Can We Expect?
4 Feb 2010 | 12:35 pmThe final word from Davos isn't exactly encouraging. -
Millionaire High School Dropouts
30 Jan 2010 | 9:30 amFor some, diplomas are (barely) worth the paper they're printed on. These star entrepreneurs jumped right in.
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NYT: The New Old Age
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Ask an Elder Law Attorney
5 Feb 2010 | 10:34 amCan a parent spend down for Medicaid eligibility and still keep her home? -
In Obama's Budget, Help for Caregivers
3 Feb 2010 | 5:30 amThe president's proposed budget sets aside more than $100 million for services provided to caregivers. -
Underused Therapy for the Heart: The Gym
2 Feb 2010 | 12:50 pmNew research shows that a program of cardiovascular rehabilitation is remarkably effective following heart surgery or a heart attack. -
Help for Hoarding
28 Jan 2010 | 12:30 pmResources, though limited, are available for helping seniors who hoard. -
Schooling the Aging Brain
26 Jan 2010 | 9:37 amA new study adds to evidence that the aging brain needs novelty and stimulation.
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Selling to Seniors
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'Active and Able' Catalog for Older Consumers Completes First Year in Business
4 Feb 2010 | 7:59 amThe Active and Able catalog, launched in November 2008, features hundreds of products geared to the 55+ market. It is available online or in print and is free. The catalog is distributed nationwide and offers everything from large-print playing cards and talking watches to household gadgets and light therapy. -
CD Publications to Host Audio Conference for Grant-Seekers Feb. 25
4 Feb 2010 | 7:53 amFinding and winning private funding is a time-consuming, competitive process that often favors veteran grant seekers who know the ins and outs and the do's and don'ts. CD Publications, owner and publisher of Selling to Seniors, will host a 90-minute audio conference for grant seekers on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. The session is geared specifically toward new grant seekers. -
Marketing to Consumers 65+ -- A Missed Opportunity
4 Feb 2010 | 7:50 amMarketing that targets consumers who are 65 and older is almost nonexistent, according to mature-market expert Tom Mann of TR Mann Consulting, and he says it's a huge missed opportunity. Here are some reasons why Mann says that marketing to 65+ consumers is a lucrative venture. They are wea... -
How Golden Cuisine Uses Tangential Marketing Successfully
4 Feb 2010 | 7:42 amLast week, Selling to Seniors explained how tangential marketing involves marketing to a person who is not the end user. We discussed how some products and services that are intended for use by seniors are actually bought and paid for by adult children or other caregivers and then given to seniors. -
Social Media Mavens: Boomers Are Spending More Time Online
4 Feb 2010 | 7:39 amA new study of social-media behavior and media consumption from Continuum Crew reveals that 62% of Boomers are spending more time online, up from 38% in 2008. The study was a follow-up to the company's economic impact study from December 2008 and featured a segmentation that revealed the Soci...
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About.com: Senior Living
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One-Stop Shopping for Senior Benefits
4 Feb 2010 | 10:23 amCould you use some financial help paying for prescriptions, health care, meals, and more? Are you looking for senior housing options? Many people don't know that local, state and federal programs exist to help older adults with bills, prescription drugs, housing, Medicare and more. To help seniors find the resources they need, the National Council on Aging has developed a comprehensive Benefits Checkup site that will help you locate assistance programs and determine if you qualify for assistance. The page offers large print and an easy-to-follow format, making the process of finding and… -
Get Off Your Duff: Prolonged Sitting Increases Your Risk of Death
1 Feb 2010 | 2:40 amI wish I could find a way to prop my laptop on my elliptical trainer. That's because researchers in Melbourne, Australia report that the more time we spend sitting still, the greater our risk of death. After tracking 8,800 people for an average of six years, they discovered that people who watched more than four hours of TV a day increased their risk of dying from any cause by 46 percent, and dying from cardiovascular disease by 80 percent. While researchers focused on TV watchers because they are most likely to sit still for extended periods, the real culprit isn't television--it's the act… -
Trend Analysis Shows Bright Future for Older Adults
28 Jan 2010 | 10:33 pmWhat does the future hold for older adults? Living to age 100 will be more common, we'll depend more on the Internet to manage our health and make friends, and we'll focus increased attention on positive thinking as a route to longevity and good health. Read more...Trend Analysis Shows Bright Future for Older Adults originally appeared on About.com Senior Living on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 06:33:21.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
Prevent Elder Abuse by Caregivers
28 Jan 2010 | 11:59 amDid you know that one in four U.S. households provides caregiver support to someone? Whether you choose to be a caregiver for a friend or family member--or you are a professional caregiver--you know that caregiving can take a toll on a caregiver's physical and emotional health. Read more...Prevent Elder Abuse by Caregivers originally appeared on About.com Senior Living on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 19:59:26.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
Exercises That Are Easy on the Knees
22 Jan 2010 | 8:01 amA reader asked for advice about the best exercises following knee replacement surgery, and it turns out that the recommended choices are good for every older adult because they provide a combination of fitness and cardio--and they're easy for beginners or people who may not be in good shape. Read more...Exercises That Are Easy on the Knees originally appeared on About.com Senior Living on Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at 16:01:17.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Senior Living Information Blog
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105-year-old retirement-home resident can still sing - chicagotribune.com
5 Feb 2010 | 10:59 amMostly nowadays she hums, occasionally remembering a few words in German. But her neighbors, to a person, still love Lillian Krockerberger's singing. "Oh, what a beautiful soprano!" said Alice Karel, 83. "Just beautiful." "We hear her singing to herself, and... -
Victory Centre of Galewood invites you to celebrate their 1st Anniversary
2 Feb 2010 | 10:53 amCome celebrate New Orleans Style with the Victory Centre of Galewood as they celebrate their one year anniversary. There will be live entertainment, heavy hors d'oeuveres and tours! (Maybe even some beads?) Fat Tuesday - February 16, 2010 from 2pm... -
Social media opens social world to elderly, disabled
1 Feb 2010 | 2:38 pmI just read another article about the benefits of social media. Many of us use it for business and for catching up with friends. But what if you had no lifeline to the outside world? Social media tools have now... -
Central Baptist Village to offer free showings of popular movies
31 Jan 2010 | 1:15 pmComing up at Central Baptist Village their "at the movies" events! Refreshments and snacks will be available. All movies will be viewed at 1:30 pm Friday Feb 12 - "August Rush" Friday March 12 - "The Man Who Knew Too... -
Renowned Concert Pianist and Chicago Cultural Icon Turns 90
29 Jan 2010 | 2:19 pmI know that Irene not only plays for the residents of the senior living community where she lives, she also plays at a lot of the local communities so I wanted to share this story about her! Uses Music to...
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Changing Aging
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10 Lessons in Innovation From 3M
2 Feb 2010 | 1:04 pmParticipants in Velocity, which is an intensive yearlong leadership development program for 20 Ecumen employees, recently spent the day at 3M. The focus of the visit was innovation. Among the many highlights was time spent with Alex Cirillo. To say Alex has a diverse background would be an understatement. In his career, among other things, he's been a monk, elementary school teacher, prison guard, scientist, CEO of 3M Canada and now head of 3M's foundation. He also was actually at Woodstock (Yes, the Woodstock.) Here are 10 Lessons Velocity participants… -
There Has to be a Better Way to Provide Veterans' Long-Term Care
1 Feb 2010 | 9:02 amHere's another egregious example of why America needs to transform how we pay for long-term care. NOW on PBS recently had a show that looked at the question: "Who's helping our wounded vets?" Much of that help is coming from family members working to exhaustion and financial ruin to provide long-term care for their loved ones who have returned from the Middle East with life altering injuries. It's brutally sad, and it makes inaction in… -
Veterans Get Empowered Outside of Nursing Home With Foster-Care
1 Feb 2010 | 8:48 am"You're seeing a bit of a culture shift in understanding how care can happen. - Kathryn West, who operates the Veterans Affairs Foster Care Program for Seniors Interesting story in yesterday's Saint Paul Pioneer Press by Jeremy Olson about how the Department of Veterans Affairs has a new foster care program that is empowering seniors who need assistance, but not… -
A Michael Jackson Tribute for the Ages - It Will Make Your Day
29 Jan 2010 | 7:15 amEcumen co-blogger Helen Rickman sent over this YouTube videol today with the the title "It will make your day." It does. Enjoy. It's courtesy of three residents at Leisure World in Seal Beach, Calif. -
The 20 Basics From Ritz-Carlton - Have You Experienced Them?
28 Jan 2010 | 7:48 amRitz-Carlton has a brand promise - "Ladies and Gentlemen Serving Ladies and Gentlemen" - and their 20 Basics of Service. I've never stayed in a Ritz-Carlton. Has any Changer Ager stayed there? Did you feel that they delivered on their commitment to service? BRAND PROMISE At The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., "We are ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen." This motto exemplifies the anticipatory service provided by all staff members. THREE STEPS OF SERVICE 1. A warm and sincere greeting. Use the guest name, if and when…
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Serene Ambition
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Common Cause: Climate Justice
8 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pmBy Rick Fullerton | Bio On my way to a candlelight vigil for climate justice, I wondered who else would show up. It was minus 5 Celsius and with the wind chill it felt like minus 25—bitterly cold by any measure. Hardly a day to be concerned about global warming. Yet some 200 committed souls braved the cold—some on foot, some on bicycles, and others (reluctantly) by car. By the time I arrived, the vigil organizers had thankfully decided to move the event inside. Once out of the cold wind, I was impressed by the strange bedfellows who had come together to express their commitment to the… -
Redesigning the World: Listening to Youth
7 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pmBy Shae HaddenJennifer Correiro, executive director of TakingITGlobal, sent me an update of her activities at Davos last week. As a Young Global Leader, she has been involved in an initiative to bring recommendations from teenagers in over 20 countries to the Global Redesign Initiative of the World Economic Forum. More than 2,000 people between 8 and 25 took part in an online forum or attended one of 30 town hall meetings during the past six months to share their perspective on issues from healthcare and climate change to values and governance. Key suggestions in the report presented on… -
A Woman's Perspective: Why Sex is Better as an Elder
4 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pmBy Elizabeth Brown We’ve already experienced what works and doesn’t work for us regarding sex. And now we know it is about passion, trust and playfulness… -
Celebrating What's Right with the World
3 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pmEnjoy this 23-minute video from world-class photojournalist Dewitt Jones as he asks whether we choose to see possibilities and whether we really believe they're there.Celebrate What's Right With The WorldLazarus! - The Resurrected | MySpace Video -
Clean Energy Week
2 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pmThe National Coalition of Organizations has declared February 1-5, 2010 to be Clean Energy Week, as organizations from across the U.S. hold a variety of events to encourage and support the passage of clean energy and climate policies now pending in Congress. The objective is to engage the Administration and Congress in taking action on the top environmental and economic priorities of the American people: Climate solutions Renewable energyEnergy efficiency. Check out the wide range of activities taking place on Capitol Hill and across Washington, DC to bring attention to the policies needed…
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GenBetween
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Are Your Youngsters Becoming Too Public?
8 Feb 2010 | 8:47 amIs privacy becoming an attitude of the past? Does the younger generation have a different version of privacy than yours? When I see all these young people posting private messages and candid photos on social media outlets, I wonder if they realize what some of the ramifications can be. Often the information is what we would have whispered in secret to our best friend. Nowadays, it’s made public for all one’s friends and often friends of friends, which translates into strangers. In some cases, I’ve even seen parents commenting on these private messages which seems… -
Communicating with Your Youngsters
6 Feb 2010 | 8:16 amWhen I was young, we didn’t think of it in terms of parents developing communication with their youngsters, of the necessity of Dad and Mom being on our wave length. It was our job to understand their messages, directions and, yes, commands. Were our feelings hurt sometimes? Did we have misunderstandings? Did we wish we didn’t have to do some of our farm chores? Yes, to all of these. But this prepared us for life, when those in the “outside” world might not take the time to consider our feelings before they spoke and the effects of their words afterwards. -
The Valentine’s Fairy
4 Feb 2010 | 1:45 pmWhen I was growing up my parents liked to celebrate everything. Rarely did I just get a toy or gift bought for me … it was usually presented wrapped, bowed, and in honor of a special day.. First Tuesday in March Day, for example. Me, at age 6... 1966 Valentine’s Day was a big deal. It was celebrated in a big way with a special dinner and at some point during the evening the Valentine’s Fairy would sneak in and leave gifts for me to find. It was never anything big but the idea of having a fantasy creature leave me gifts was magical. When I asked Dad about it later, as an… -
NY Elementary Teacher Encouraged Fighting
4 Feb 2010 | 2:05 amTwo teachers (a teacher and the aide) are under a lot of heat after a parent overheard a conversation his 10-year-old was having with a friend while they played video games. What could’ve been so bad? The kids were talking about how they were told to fight in class and it was all coming from a teacher. The father catching wind of this story investigated further, making his boy tell him exactly what had went on and how the teacher was involved. News sites are reporting that the teacher told students: “Close the door, clear out the desks and stand back.” At this point the… -
Faith Healing Parents Guilty in Son’s Death
3 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pmA couple in Portland, OR have been found guilty of criminally negligent homicide, in the death of their 16-year old son. Scales of justice image: sxc.hu Apparently, they are members of a church that believes in prayer instead of modern medicine. So they refused the use of a catheter for complications in a urinary tract infection their son experienced. Other situations have been in the news where parents either have had legal action taken against them because they refused medical treatment of their children or disagreed with what doctors recommended. In some cases, the children have…
