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The Candy Wars
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And the Rich Get Richer ...
Those in senior management at American Girl, I'm talking to you.
Would someone please give Maureen McCormick some attention?
If someone doesn't, she's going to keep appearing on reality TV shows and rehashing her romance with Barry Williams ad nauseum and I am ready to throw another football at her nose just to shut her up.
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Casey Anthony indicted for murder
Bad news for Casey Anthony -- a grand jury indicted her today in the murder of her daughter, Caylee, along with other charges.
Teen shot while TP-ing house
Last month a teen was shot for egging a car, and now another teen has been shot for toilet papering a house.
No extra kindergarten for you!
An Indiana boy's parents are appealing a judge's ruling that the boy -- who suffers from a traumatic brain injury -- is not allowed to enroll in both morning and afternoon kindergarten classes.
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Latest Recalls »
More Simplicity brand cribs recalled
Various retailers have announced a voluntary recall of side drop cribs made by Simplicity, Inc.
Abbott recalls Calcilo infant formula
Abbott has announced a voluntary recall of their Calcilo XD infant formula, after it was found the can may have been faulty, letting in air and causing oxidation.
Little Rider toys recalled for lead
The Master Toys and Novelties company have mastered putting lead paint on their Little Rider toys.
Douglas blankets recalled for strangulation hazard
Out of all the things that put our kids in harm's way, we didn't think they're blankie would be one of them.
Beco Butterfly Baby Carriers Recalled for Fall Hazard
Better put down the coffee, lady, you're going to need both hands free to catch your baby.
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Orgasmic Birth
If you’ve been wondering where the hell your “Big O” went, apparently you might want to consider giving birth naturally.
An Open Letter to Sarah Palin
Dear Gov. Palin, Yes, it's me again. I told you I'd be back in touch.
10 Ways to Have Your Very Own Picky Eater
You know, I envy moms who complain their children won’t eat spinach or turn their noses up at pot roast.
The Secret Life Of A Stay-At-Home Dad: Deadbeat, Invalid, And Lothario
"It always makes me happy to have both parents present at our open house," our daughter's kindergarten teacher told us last year.
My kid's going to die. Is yours?
The thing that sets parents of kids with special needs apart from other parents is simple.
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