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for 12/16/2009

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• 50 million shades recalled for strangula... 50 million shades recalled for strangulation risk
12/16/2009
Government safety regulators and the window-covering industry have recalled all Roman shades and roll-up blinds in homes with small children. The concern is that a child can easily become entangled in the cords and strangle to death. Window covering - Window blind - Shopping - Home and Garden - Windows (1 h ago)

• Study: Drop in pot use among teens level... Study: Drop in pot use among teens levels off
12/15/2009
A decade-long decline in the number of teens using pot has apparently stalled, and some teens' attitudes on how harmful marijuana can be may be softening, according to a federal survey. Barack Obama - President of the United States - United States - Politics - President Barack Obama (22 h ago)

• NYT: Building a baby, with few ground ru... NYT: Building a baby, with few ground rules
12/13/2009
NYT: Surrogacy has few regulations and those that end badly can have profound implications, particularly for the children. New York Times - Shopping - Children - Business and Economy - Economic (2 d ago)

• After crash, orphans torn between countr... After crash, orphans torn between countries
12/13/2009
After a car crash killed Karl and Marisa Heiss and severely injured their daughter, their ophaned children were caught in an international custody battle between grandparents. Traffic collision - Transportation - Aviation - accident - Tiger Woods (2 d ago)

• 50 million shades recalled for strangula... 50 million shades recalled for strangulation risk
12/16/2009
Government safety regulators and the window-covering industry have recalled all Roman shades and roll-up blinds in homes with small children. The concern is that a child can easily become entangled in the cords and strangle to death. Window covering - Window blind - Window - Shopping - Home and Garden (1 h ago)

• Shoes on or off at the door? Where do yo... Shoes on or off at the door? Where do you stand?
12/15/2009
Is it the dirt, germs or just a desire to keep your house pristine? Whatever the case, we're all pretty used to kids ditching their grimy shoes at the door, but do you expect adults to do the same? And what if they're at your house for a holiday party? Shopping - Clothing - Footwear - Shoe - Children's (7 h ago)

• Named your baby ‘Miley’? Join the celeb ... Named your baby ‘Miley’? Join the celeb trend
12/15/2009
"Aiden" and "Madeline" may have been the top baby names this year, but it's celebrities who have had the most influence on new parents, boosting the popularity of monikers such as "Miley," "Rihanna" and "Kingston." Rihanna - Celebrity - Home - Family - Shopping (10 h ago)

• Campbell Soup to change SpaghettiOs reci... Campbell Soup to change SpaghettiOs recipe
12/14/2009
Campbell Soup Co. said Monday that it will cut the amount of sodium in its SpaghettiOs canned pastas by up to 35 percent, as food makers increasingly try to make healthier products for children. Campbell Soup Company - Soups and Stews - Home - Cooking - Food (1 d ago)

• Looking for Puppies for Sale? Looking for Puppies for Sale?
12/15/2009
© wsilverI wonder how many letters to Santa this year ask for a pet dog. There is a certain age when, instead of the latest Ben 10 toy or Barbie doll, kids ask for pets. They will proclaim that they are old enough to take care of a puppy, and will take full responsibility for the pet. Often though, very young kids do not really have a full grasp of what it takes to take care of a pet. It's not just about cuddling, playing, ... (17 h ago)

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• Seen that? - Sideways Affects Wine Again... Seen that? - Sideways Affects Wine Again in 2006
12/15/2009
Sideways Affects Wine Again in 2006 at Celebrate Wine The person who first suggested I watch the movie Sideways described it as "a love story and a wine lesson all rolled into one." And, of course, I love this movie! Paul Giamatti, as ... (21 h ago)