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Senior Living Q&A: Dealing with a hoarder
Q. I recently visited my dad out of state and was shocked to see the state of his house. Apparently he has become a hoarder. What can I do to help him? This problem has gained wider visibility in recent years, thanks in part to several hoarding-related...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Ice Hockey, Entertainment, Mental Health
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Senior Living Q & A: Do I have anxiety disorder?
Q. My husband says I worry too much, but there are so many negative things going on that I am concerned about. What is the difference between normal worrying and abnormal worrying? It's natural to worry during stressful times. But some people feel tense...Tags: Culture, Health, Health Treatments, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Pharmaceuticals
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Parents warned of Facebook dangers
For as much as they help bring people closer together, social network websites such as Facebook and MySpace can also expose children to many kinds of trouble — even when they aren’t looking for it. A need for parental Internet savvy and...Tags: Mass Media, Facebook, Networking, Substance Abuse, Lifestyle and Leisure
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AROUND & ABOUT
CLASSES Online Networking — Saturday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Women At Work in Pasadena presents one of its series of technology workshops with “Introduction to Linked In.” Instructor Pixie Boyden will go through the steps...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Music Industry, Education, Health, Family
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Around & About
Around & About CITY COUNCIL ELECTION EVENTS City Council Candidates Forum — Wednesday, Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. The seven candidates in the upcoming La Caņada Flintridge City Council election will present their election platforms and answer questions...Tags: Festive Events, Music Industry, Arts, Education, Health
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In Theory: Is America Islamophobic?
Last week's Time magazine cover story by Bobby Ghosh reported that "hate speech against Muslims and Islam is growing both more widespread and more heated," with protests against a mosque in lower Manhattan and the building of other mosques elsewhere not...Tags: Mass Media, Japan, Health and Medical Professionals, Politics, Psychotherapy
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Q & A: The eloquent conservative
Author and syndicated radio talk show host Dennis Prager is one of the better conversationalists you'd ever meet, but he pulls no punches for political correctness' sake.
"Ask me anything," he invites during an afternoon meal at Ichiban Japanese...Tags: Minority Groups, Norman Rockwell, Columbia University, Sex Crimes, Rape
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All Health's Breaking Loose: Sweeter without sugar
Ah, the "olden days," a time when life was simpler, even food was simpler. We ate less processed, sweetened food, and sugar was a rare treat. Just before the turn of this century, the average American consumed about five pounds of sugar per year. Cut to...Tags: Doughnuts, Cancer, California, Common Cold, Health
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Bullies: Creation and prevention
Part 1 What is bullying, and what are its causes, effects and prevention? According to the U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services, bullying is a form of abuse, harassment and violence created by: 1) A power imbalance in size, gender, strength,...Tags: Career and Workplace, Colleges and Universities, Health and Safety at School, Minority Groups, Sociology
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Teacher-administrator had special empathy with students
Lori Schenk's laughter would arrive long before she did — a loud belly laugh, as memorable as the woman herself, echoing through the halls of Lake Howell High School, the place she loved. As a teacher, counselor and dean of students at the Seminole...Tags: Walmart, Cancer, Culture, Arts and Culture, Students
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Gerontology event May 31
SOUTH BEND -- The Gerontology Consortium of Michiana will host its fifth annual gerontology conference from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. May 31 at Holy Cross College, Vincent Hall. The event is open to health care professionals, families, friends and the...Tags: Culture, Nursing, Arts and Culture, Medical Specialization, Health
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Romney sets up education panel, names Phil Handy a co-chair
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelMitt Romney's campaign today announced appointment of a 19-member Education Policy Advisory Group that includes a number of folks from Harvard; President George W. Bush's education secretary, Rod Paige of Houst0o; and a host of other education thinkers....
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