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A social network for babysitters and parents

Need a babysitter on short notice? There's a new social network for parents and babysitters that may do the trick.

Saturday - 02/23/2013, 07:26am EST

Tags: UrbanSitter, Georgetown Patch, babysitter

Prince George's still paying for Jack Johnson's housing scandal

Former Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson is in prison but his corruption conviction continues to cost taxpayers. The U.S. Housing and Urban Development wants Prince George's County to pay back $1 million that was misspent.

Wednesday - 02/20/2013, 04:36am EST

Tags: Jack Johnson, HUD, Temple Hills, Kairos Development

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More women participate in shooting sports

The National Sporting Goods Association says in the last decade the number of women who participated in shooting sports increased to more than 5 million, up 51.5 percent from 2001 to 2011.

Wednesday - 02/13/2013, 04:27am EST

Tags: guns, gun ownership, new york times, women gun owners

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Cruise lines start catering to the Barbie demographic (VIDEO)

As the demographics change, the cruising industry changed its itineraries and amenities. Some cruises target children as young as 4.

Tuesday - 02/12/2013, 08:03am EST

Tags: Barbie, Royal Caribbean, travel, cruises

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Beloved kids' toy goes gluten-free

When "gluten-free" is brought into a conversation it's usually in reference to cupcakes or special menus at restaurants, but now it's hitting children's toy chests.

Monday - 02/11/2013, 08:19am EST

Tags: gluten free, play-doh, gluten

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Money at the pump benefits coffers, not stations

When you pull up to the pump to fill your tank, do you ever wonder where your gas money goes? If you think the gas station gets your bills, think again.

Sunday - 02/10/2013, 07:33am EST

Tags: gas, gas station, Union of Concerned Scientists

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Red, red wine means no, no sleep

Alcohol increases the likelihood you'll wake up in the middle of the night.

Wednesday - 02/06/2013, 09:42am EST

Tags: prevention, sleep, wine, red wine

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Study: You're probably 'cyberloafing' right now

Time spent looking at cat videos, shopping online and updating Facebook statuses are part of everyday life. But when it intersects with work life - there's a problem.

Tuesday - 02/05/2013, 06:41am EST

Tags: cyberloafing,

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