February 27, 2011
In their first Easter release since 2004’s “An Easter Carol”, the VeggieTales feature an “American Idol” finalist, Melinda Doolittle.
Out this Saturday, March 5th on their website and in Christian stores, the new Big I... continue reading...
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world vision February 16, 2011
The statistics are staggering – a recent study from the Annie E. Casey Foundation found that millions of American 4th graders cannot read at their grade-level proficiency.
Why is that? Are our teachers bad? Are we using the wrong methods to teach reading? M... continue reading...
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If you haven’t heard of young pianist Ethan Bortnick yet, you will.
At the age of 9, he has already performed with some of the music industry’s heaviest hitters. He made his television debut in 2007 when he performed on “The Tonight ... continue reading...
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It’s a busy week – Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year and the Super Bowl.
Football fans are getting ready for a classic match-up on Sunday – the Pack and the Steelers, two of football’s dynasty teams.
The Green Bay Packers have been ar... continue reading...
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It’s chilly, cloudy, maybe even snowy outside.
Too cold for the park. Hiking is uncomfortable. What to do without spending a fortune as a family?
Try local options for inexpensive and fun activities. Here are ten tips for some f... continue reading...
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Dipping into a hot tub after a day of skiing, shoveling snow or just because, feels so good and so relaxing.
There are just a few things to keep in mind when you decide to partake in this comforting ritual.
The Home Safety Council (HSC) and Viking Spas have some recommendations... continue reading...
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Each night, as you prepare the family’s meal, who helps out? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
Your kids are probably watching television, updating their Facebook status or madly texting their BFF, certainly not lining up to help out with dinner.
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You forget to turn on the oven?
You run out of a key ingredient?
Someone extra shows up to eat?
Nah – the biggest fear for most cooks who are preparing the holiday meal is that the main course th... continue reading...
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Born in Los Angeles, California, Portia Allen (also known as Lady Rerun, daughter of the famous entertainer Fred Rerun Berry) spent most of her childhood in Atlanta, Georgia with her mother and little br... continue reading...
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Shirly Brener is a very prolific actress and producer in both Hollywood and Israel with numerous projects and film credits.
She played John Cusak’s wife in the movie War Inc, appeared in Righteous Kill with Rober... continue reading...
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