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Parents, give yourselves the gift of an early resolution: Snag a sitter pronto for New Year's Eve and expect to open those wallets wide.
The hunt for child care on the year's most lucrative night for sitters began in June for some parents, though …
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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
12/26/10 01:00 AM
LONDON - If you think it's hard for most brides to feel comfortable in a new family, put yourself in Kate Middleton's shoes: "Granny" is Queen Elizabeth II, Dad is the famously cranky Prince Charles - and, hardest of all, she'll always be compared …
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GILLIAN SMITH, GREGORY KATZ
Associated Press |
12/26/10 01:00 AM
CRYSTAL CITY, Texas - The roundups began in earnest almost immediately after the Dec. 7 attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States' entry into World War II.
Japanese, Germans and Italians, both foreign nationals and foreign-born American …
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BY MICHAEL GRACZYK
Associated Press Writer |
12/26/10 01:00 AM
STATEPOINT - Do you remember the New Year's resolutions you made last year, or the year before? If you're like most Americans, many of them were probably related to how you were going to manage your money better.
Despite lofty goals, most of …
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12/26/10 01:00 AM
Some of my best botany field trips have been to supermarkets and produce stands. There's always something interesting to see, and it makes an easy way of bringing classroom botany close to home (and the kitchen).
Now in Vienna, the big city …
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BY JOHN NELSON
Curator, USC Herbarium |
12/26/10 01:00 AM
BERLIN (AP) - A dog in Germany has given birth to 17 puppies, leaving their owner thrilled but fatigued after having to feed them with a bottle for several weeks because their mother couldn't cope with the demand.
Owner Ramona Wegemann said …
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12/20/10 05:59 PM
The word "caper" can be used in a couple of very different ways. As a verb, it means to hop or jump around playfully, perhaps dancing; Shakespeare uses the word this way a number of times in his plays. As a noun, it usually means a sort of shady or …
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BY JOHN NELSON
Curator, USC Herbarium |
12/19/10 01:00 AM
Renowned winemaker Robert Mondavi famously said, "... importantly, it's wine, food and the arts. Incorporating those three enhances the quality of life." Sumter Senior Services offers the chance to enjoy all three at its 13th annual Sumter …
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BY IVY MOORE
ivym@theitem.com |
12/19/10 01:00 AM
It's that time of the year again when the temperatures start dipping lower, the wind becomes blustery, and the stores are filled with visions of Christmas. If you need a break from the elements and retail outlets, stop by the Sumter County Library …
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By IVY MOORE
ivym@theitem.com |
12/19/10 01:00 AM
The Christmas Story - often referred to as "The greatest story ever told" - is as familiar to us all as a comfy old pair of pajamas. It's the well-known, centuries-old, heart-warming tale of Mary, Joseph and little baby Jesus, a manger and the three …
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BY PAUL HARRINGTON
Special to The Item |
12/19/10 01:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - It's the end of the traditional crib that has cradled millions of babies for generations.
The government outlawed drop-side cribs on Wednesday after the deaths of more than 30 infants and toddlers in the past decade and millions …
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12/18/10 03:44 AM
NEW YORK (AP) - Stephanie Edwards-Musa finished her Christmas shopping early this year. Her 13-year-old daughter is getting a PlayStation 2 and clothing from Hollister and Aeropostale. For her 5-year-old son, it's a bundle of toys, mostly "Star …
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12/18/10 03:43 AM
NEW YORK (AP) - While stores still sell a plethora of good old-fashioned toys such as board games, action figures and stuffed animals, electronic ones aren't exactly a niche category anymore either.
And fortunately for parents, the selection has …
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12/18/10 03:42 AM
NEW YORK (AP) - While stores still sell a plethora of good old-fashioned toys such as board games, action figures and stuffed animals, electronic ones aren't exactly a niche category anymore either.
And fortunately for parents, the selection has …
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12/18/10 03:40 AM
We have an 18th-century ban on opera to thank for the great George F. Handel oratorio "Messiah," and we have the insight and dedication of two of Sumter's church music directors and a diverse choir of talented singers to thank for the privilege of …
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BY IVY MOORE
ivym@theitem.com |
12/15/10 01:00 AM
Those of you who are fond of eating guacamole have no doubt cut open an avocado at some point. An avocado fruit is a very good example of a fruit type called a drupe: such a fruit has a single seed inside, immediately embraced by a thin, papery …
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BY JOHN NELSON
Curator, USC Herbarium |
12/12/10 01:00 AM