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Health Care Law: Progress or a Problem?

Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi says, “We have added health care as a right, not a privilege. And when we did, we not only made history, we made progress for the American people.” And what about House Republican leader John Boehner’s opinion? He thinks: “We need to repeal this jobs-killing government takeover of health care and enact real reforms…without destroying jobs, raising taxes, cutting Medicare to create a new entitlement program or saddling our children and grandchildren with trillions in new debt.” The photo above, of Pelosi and Boehner … Continue reading

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Cuddling on Valentine’s Day

With record snow on the east coast and heavy rainstorms on the west, what better to do than cuddle for warmth with a loved one? Last week we looked at how singles can thrive on Valentine’s Day. This week we focus on couples and how to bring you closer. Contrary to the new film, Valentine’s Day, love alone does not guarantee the success of a close relationship. It also takes a willingness to work on building stronger connections through commitment and communication. Remind yourselves of the commitment you made and … Continue reading

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The Masks We Wear as Our Kids Grow Up

You deserve the life you want. If you’re having problems with changes, in your job, finances or family, take the time to evaluate the situation. Understanding and working through the impact is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. As members of The Sandwich Generation, just like these masks, sometimes you may not know whether to laugh or cry. Handling the responsibilities of a family in flux can be overwhelming – especially when you growing kids are working toward moving out. As they experiment with being … Continue reading

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Childhood Lies

It’s been said that young children tend to lie at least once every two hours – sometimes to get something they want or to gain attention but usually to avoid getting in trouble and being punished. Often the lines between make-believe and reality become blurred. But when do youngsters’ little ‘white lies’ become teenagers’ big destructive whoppers? And how do those teens behave as young adults? The Josephson Institute of Ethics releases studies of American high school students every two years and finds that the levels of lying, cheating and … Continue reading

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