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Become savvy about smart phones

2010-04-24T00:30:00-04:00

OK, let’s start from scratch. First of all – not everybody knows what a smart phone is. I mean, come on, it wasn’t too long ago that some of us just entered the world of cell phones and wireless Internet.
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From the ring to the aisle... A bride-to-be's guide to planning a wedding

2012-02-11T02:30:59-05:00

Planning a wedding takes good organization and attention to detail.

Teenhood Today: School "¦ Need I say more?

2012-02-11T02:30:59-05:00

By Miriam Thurber Name one person who enjoys school _ one person who wakes up pumped each morning, finishes all assignments three months before they're due, and starts a club called "The best day of my life was the day my first teacher pried my arms off of my mom's legs and forced me to learn my ABCs!"

The Granite State got it right on software purchases

2012-02-11T02:30:59-05:00

Believe it or not, I have found a bright spot in the political landscape, amid all the vitriolic partisan fighting.

As Time Goes By: For eons, inventors have found gold dealing with people's teeth

2012-02-11T02:30:59-05:00

By Henry F. Geerken Picture if you will, way back in time, a mountainous cliff with openings called "caves." In one cave were a caveman and a cavewoman, (what else?) sitting by a fire eating chunks of meat.

I just don't know if I can turn over control of the washer quite yet

2012-02-04T02:30:59-05:00

I'm starting to think that the Diva should be taking care of her own laundry. My reasons are many.

A Word of Advice: Little changes can make big difference for our earth

2012-02-04T02:30:59-05:00

By Melissa Flathmann Every year our earth becomes more and more polluted. The sad part is that not many people try to stop it because they may think "How would one person make a difference?"

From the Office: Take steps to make wintertime falls less likely

2012-02-04T02:30:59-05:00

By Wayne Shepard Cold weather can be tough on every one, but it is particularly tough for the older population. The snow looks pretty, but winter can be a scary season due to increased chances of falling on snow or ice. But there are a few things you can do to help prevent falls besides being homebound or packing up and moving to warmer climate.

It's carnival time ... 46th event in Cooperstown takes on pre-Lent party theme

2012-02-04T02:30:59-05:00

Taking a page from the creed of the U.S. Postal Service (that "Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night," stuff), organizers for the 46th Cooperstown Winter Carnivale, the three-day event that begins Friday, might look at recent weather forecasts and come up with their own creed for the 25th anniversary event:

On the Go: Why do puzzles have to be so darn puzzling?

2012-01-28T02:30:59-05:00

By Adrian Adamo Life isn't always easy. We are mere humans, trapped in this game we call "life," just trying to make our way through relatively unscathed.