Does seeing Georgia play the Gators beat out seeing your kids trick-or-treat? Oct 31, 2008
She is so busy raising a family and being a lounge singer I mean she is so busy having imaginary friendships on this stupid momblog. Sad girl. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Backstreet Boys Talk New Boy-Band Titans The Jonas Brothers, Old 'NSYNC Rivalry Oct 31, 2008
In 2006, , and now the guys are pursuing "new goals." Dorough said Richardson is in "such a good place right now," raising a family and pursuing an acting career. "In the beginning of the tour [this year], we left a gap onstage where Kevin would be, and then it started closing up," Carter said. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ware Vies for Laurens County Commission District 3 Seat Oct 31, 2008
Here again, I have to go back to life's experiences such as raising a family, sending children to college and managing your own household successfully. Also being mayor has given me a good background in dealing with public finances and the people's issues. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Davis, Gardiner vie for Fla. Senate seat Oct 30, 2008
He grew up in the district and has years of experience in Tallahassee: "My experiences in business, the community and raising a family have helped me gain perspective into the needs and goals of our families and communities. While I live in Orlando, I was president of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce for 10 years, giving me valuable insight into the needs of Northwest and West Orange County.". As far as his qualifications, he said that now is not the time for on-the-job training: "We need a... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Brockovich speaks to Cameron Oct 29, 2008
Dee wrote on Oct 28, 2008 7:31 AM:" I have begun a YAHOO Group, for Cameron Missouri. It is the safest, fastest way to share information amongst all of us concerned with the situation. If you want to be a part of the dialog Join at Yahoo Groups and search for the " cameronmissouricitizens" NO strings attached just a quick and simple way for all of us to remain in contact with one another.I too am concerned about our safety, I am raising a family here in Caldwell County, and I would like my 6... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Jeannie Babb Taylor: Vote for progress: Jeannies endorsements for 2008 Oct 28, 2008
Like many people in her district, she knows the day-to-day struggle of raising a family in a weakening economy. Sadie Morgan was talking about the coming foreclosure crisis during the last campaign, while her Republican opponent Martin Scott was so out of touch, he claimed the biggest problem facing District 2 was Islamic fascism. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Military wife ponders her vote for next president Oct 28, 2008
He is deployed now and I am tired of taking care of the household and raising a family alone. The only option I see to keep my husband home for a longer length of time is pulling troops out of Iraq or an extreme downsizing of the numbers of troops. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
* Wanted: angrier Taiwanese youth Oct 28, 2008
Obtaining a good education, earning a living and raising a family X noble goals all X are therefore far more important to young Taiwanese today than, say, protecting their country from invasion or fighting for their right to be represented at global institutions like the UN or the WHO.. Furthermore, the abstract nature of war has become such that it has transformed the very nature of compulsory military service in Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
West Point focuses on recovery Oct 28, 2008
We need jobs," said Darnell Brown, one of the laid-off Navistar workers. West Point is a fine city for raising a family - low crime, hard workers and positive attitudes, Brown said. "Right now, I'm looking for a job, but not in West Point," he said. The county's unemployment rate is 11.9 percent, putting it near the bottom of state rankings. Navistar, previously known as Griffin Armor, won government contracts to build thousands of armored trucks for use in Iraq and Afghanistan. It swelled to... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Hundreds mourn N.H. soldier Oct 27, 2008
"What I really respected about Scott was he did all those things that good people do," like serving in law enforcement, raising a family, and then serving his country, Nagle said. Nagle said he feels an extra duty to support Dimond's family given the role Dimond served on the honors team. (Boston Globe)
Area residents preparing for Palin's visit Tuesday Oct 27, 2008
And, she said, that Palin has been governor of Alaska while raising a family shows that she has both the personal characteristics and support system to be vice president or president. I feel good about this woman in office, Perry said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Hoeven is the clear choice Oct 26, 2008
As a young person raising a family in this great state, North Dakota s issue today isn t creating jobs for people, but finding enough of the right people to fill the thousands of new jobs that have been created in the state. This growth is taking place across the board, in every industry sector. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Rupright the right choice Oct 26, 2008
He has shown his financial responsibility by working hard as a captain in the military, later as a prison guard and then putting himself through law school while raising a family and opening his own business in downtown Wasilla. We know where he is from, who he is and where he is going. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Meeting the challenge: Families with special-needs kids look to God Oct 25, 2008
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your account. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Q&A with Kodie Stanley, Tulare Western golf Oct 23, 2008
A: I want to major in international business marketing, so working in that field and then I'll probably be raising a family. Oh, and hopefully playing golf on the LPGA Tour. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Losing credits frustrating for college student raising a family Oct 23, 2008
Issue date: 10/23/08 Section. Dear Couch,I am now in my 30s and have been trying to finish college for 10 years now. (East Tennessean, TN)
Around the corner ... Oct 22, 2008
As one that deals daily with this disease while working and raising a family, I salute you and your efforts to get back on the field. You are an inspiration to us that know what it truly means when "your muscles just don't work." Keep on working hard and doing what you love. (CBS News)
Police find malnourished children Oct 22, 2008
kblack wrote on Oct 21, 2008 4:40 PM:" Here we go again; DCS's finest will do an investigation and recruit/pluck some relative (that already done time raising a family and has a quiet life) to "temporarily" take the kids. Then when that poor relative straightens the kids out, gets them healthy, and fixes them up, DCS will abandon them and fight with the mother to give the kids back to her. Once again a bandaid will be placed on a gaping wound because everything with the system is "temporary" and... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Natural canvas - Hunter transforms moose antlers into detailed works of scenic art Oct 21, 2008
Nielson, 28, who carves the antlers in his garage between construction jobs, hunting trips and raising a family. It s not like work, where you re always looking at the clock all day. (Missoulian, MT)
A fine balance between solo and big Mac songs Oct 20, 2008
Buckingham was a gracious and voluble host revealing how raising a family has offered new perspectives on old material and brought him a measure of the kind of peace that was elusive in his hazy rock star days. While the older crowd stayed rooted to their seats for most of the show they showered Buckingham with ovations, peppered him with requests, and were respectful of the new material. (Boston Globe)
Ga. Tech beats UGA for family-friendly football experience Oct 17, 2008
Isn t that was raising a family is about. Spending time together, doing the things you love, together. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gay marriage foes, get over it Oct 17, 2008
makeitandspendit wrote on Oct 16, 2008 11:57 AM:" My dear Utah friends...Aren't we grateful for our freedom of expression and actions? Living in California, paying taxes in California, and raising a family in California is wonderful. Prop 8 will change that for us. Life is about free agency and making choices...however, when others are FORCED in education, taxation, and family services to accept homosexual behavior, THIS TAKES AWAY OUR FREE AGENCY. Worry about your State and your Spiritual... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Who Is Keeping You in Line Online? Oct 15, 2008
Tamara Littleton, CEO of the London-based firm, said that a high proportion of her company's moderators are women who want to juggle raising a family with flexible work. But, increasingly, she said, more men have joined the fold. (ABC News)
Another View: Perhaps we need a marriage test Oct 11, 2008
Melissa wrote on Oct 8, 2008 2:56 AM:" Marriage is a contract between to people who love each other. It is about two people who want to spend the rest of thier lives helping each other, standing by each other, comforting each other, raising a family, and many many other things. To imply marriage is just one long date with out the curfew is saying that all you have to do in marriage is have fun. Marriage is about fun and love but also much more. I agree with the author on many points, IF children... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
College kiddies call courtyards their backyards Oct 11, 2008
Though some of the challenges of raising a family here at Yale are often more conspicuous than the advantages -Who really wants their precious and innocent toddlers waking up Sunday morning to see the courtyard littered with red solo cups or catching sight of undergrads roaming the streets dressed up for ADPhis annual Librarians and Barbarians bash. - the staggering number of Yale deans and masters who still choose to raise their children on Yales campus find that the advantages outweigh the... (Yale Herald, CT)
MADDOCKS: McCain will now speak to the media through the filter of Sarah Palin Oct 10, 2008
Dressed in Kawasaki 704 eyeglasses and wearing what he called "pit bull" lipstick, McCain regaled his audience with tales of raising a family in Arizona "as a regular hockey dad" and attending $1,000-a-plate fundraisers with "the good, hardworking regular folk God bless them who go to work every day and invest in collateralized debt obligations so that you can have food on your table.". With a stack of color-coded note cards in front of him to help ensure he mispronounced the word "nuclear" and... (Framingham TAB, MA)
'A Great Guy' Oct 8, 2008
" A very raw and quiet experience is what it was. It was pretty intense and the environment was gorgeous and challenging, and because these guys worked so hard the experience was very authentic, Zellweger said of the scandalous scene in the period piece. It wasn t very hard to imagine being this woman and living at that time and these guys are fun sometimes to hang out with, especially when they re all riding around on horses in chaps. Too Many Ladies Causes Lachey Problems Nick Lachey still... (Fox News)
Letter: Sarah Palin commentary reflects flagrant sexism Oct 5, 2008
Palin, like anyone who takes on raising a family, faces many parental duties and challenges. Whether Palin is male or female should not determine the degree of her political aspirations nor limit her to perform solely as a caregiver. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Women losing traction in S.F. politics Oct 5, 2008
Worked as a legislative aide to then-Supervisor Quentin Kopp in the 1980s but never considered running herself while raising a family. Now, her kids are grown, and constituents pressured her to run. (San Francisco Chronicle)
DEATHS FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 (917) Oct 3, 2008
In her mid-40s, while still working full-time and raising a family, Nancy went to law school, and never failed to make the Dean's List during her entire college career, passing the bar on her first attempt, a point of considerable pride for her family. She is survived and will be dearly missed by a son, Joe Hurdle of Little Rock; two daughters, Tammy Wallman and her husband Scott Wallman of Newport News, Va. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
The Palin-palooza debate thread... Oct 3, 2008
UPDATE VIII: Biden on raising a family as a single parent very real, and trumps Palin in the process. He is handling the whole thing perfectly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Burks to celebrate 91st birthday Oct 3, 2008
Burks would soon marry after his return and begin raising a family that grew into a wife and six children. Burks continues to enjoy working in the outdoors and does mind doing his own cooking, cleaning and driving. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Lenore B. Hetzler Oct 3, 2008
She was a partner in farming operations and raising a family. In 1958 she moved to Monticello where she worked as office manager for HCH Insurance and real estate for 10 years. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Something new in Minn.'s 3rd Dist.: A real race Oct 3, 2008
"Raising a family in the district, sending your kids to the public school, owning a home, working in the 3rd District, paying property taxes in the 3rd District Erik Paulsen has done all these things and Ashwin Madia has not," said state Sen. Geoff Michel, a Republican from Edina. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
As wages rise ... Sep 23, 2008
PublicPlaces wrote on Sep 19, 2008 2:09 PM:" Time4, I never once indicated that anyone should be thrown out into the cold. But it is the very rare individual who has invested in their education and/or built up a good work ethic that cannot find a living wage job if a change in employment becomes desirable. Minimum wage employment is not condusive to raising a family, nor should it be. Those of you who are preaching "take from the rich and give to the poor" are dangerously close to a communist... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
This may be the mother Sep 23, 2008
If you work, you have less time with your family and less time for the 400 chores involved in raising a family. If you stay at home, you sacrifice the income and your career. (NJ.com -- Times)
Obituary: Roseann Papandrea Sep 23, 2008
She and her husband married in 1952 and lived in Arlington where she dedicated herself to raising a family while working part-time as a medical secretary. With Joseph and Donna in elementary school, the family moved to Belmont in 1967 where she continued her very supportive role as homemaker and worked for several years as a teacher s aide to deaf children. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
We won't be obstructionist Sep 21, 2008
I'm raising a family with my wife Sue and I have worked overseas, which gave me a greater appreciation for Australia. Growing up, I was one of 16 kids cramped into a small house in the Melbourne working-class suburb of Reservoir and I was lucky to have parents who worked hard to provide for their family. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Need Help with a Family Member? Sep 20, 2008
Traditionally, the mother is the nurturer and can easily become imbalanced with all the stresses of contemporary life: raising a family, taking care of the home and working. You can enhance this space by adding crystals or low, rectangular/square objects or colors of yellow, orange or brown. (Suite101.com)
Woman overcomes odds,spices book with humor Sep 20, 2008
A Del Norte County resident since her father moved the family here in 1951, Wilson has dreamed of writing a cookbook while moving through the legal profession, raising a family and dealing with personal strife. Recovering from a brain injury suffered while horseback riding, she decided in August 2006 it was finally time to bring that cookbook to life. (Daily Triplicate)
Death Notices Sep 20, 2008
Along with raising a family and building up his own cattle operation with a borrowed cow, one of his favorite jobs was to run the swing gates at the sale yards in Caldwell, Ontario and Vale. Following the death of his first wife, Paul married Patricia Tindall Aug. 25, 1991. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Palin candidacy sparks working moms debate Sep 16, 2008
Sept 3: There are very divided opinions on Sarah Palins decision to run for vice president while raising a family of five ... 4: There are differing opinions on how Sarah Palin would juggle the job of vice president and raising a family of five. (MSNBC -- Business)
Family's 2 pit bulls kill infant daughter Sep 15, 2008
tatbtime wrote on Sep 14, 2008 12:30 PM:" Actually the old adatage of 2.5 kids, a dog, stationwagon, etc. is out of touch. I wouldn't have a dog or a cat around my baby. They (the animals) can get jealous just like a human. I also feel that the pit bulls should be outlawed. They are dangerous and mostly mean, you can argue it is how they are raised, but they are still killers and cannot be trusted. REALLY, raising a family is enough work with a pet to add to the mix, it just isn't necessary, if... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Obama camp in panic as Xena Sep 14, 2008
I m the governor and I m raising a family. Related Links. (Times Online)
Mystery still lost in the woods Sep 14, 2008
"Raising a family, giving to the next generation, I know it would have been a beautiful life. And I know if the situation were turned around, she would have come forward to help someone else.". Their father passed away unexpectedly Sept. 11, 1999 - almost a year to the day Agnes died - without knowing who killed his vivacious and fun-loving daughter. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Can 365 Nights Of Sex Bolster A Marriage? Sep 13, 2008
Familiarity, advancing age, work pressures, the challenges of raising a family, and household responsibilities all conspire against regular sex among many otherwise loving couples who feel too harried to get physical. When Doug Brown and his wife began their experiment in 2006, they were juggling two kids and two jobs. (CBS News)
Establish a civil defense fund Sep 13, 2008
Fellow citizens of Winona, if your hopes of raising a family in a peaceful city are in Winona, you may be disappointed in the near future, if you re not already fed up. I would urge this mayor and the next mayor to take steps toward increasing civil protections for your citizens. (Winona Daily News, MN)
New pastor at First Congregational Church sets goals Sep 12, 2008
Like many other churchgoers have done at some point in their lives, Leahy took a step back from religion for a period amid the bustle of raising a family and developing a professional career. But a family tragedy in 1996 prompted Leahy to turn back to God in search of answers. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Invitation to NW Georgia economic officials: Come to Germany Sep 11, 2008
" Mullis said the initial meeting in Chickamauga was spontaneous but very welcomed. We were able to pull together our board members and other economic development members and county elected officials to meet with them, Mullis said. They were impressed with the reception they received here. Watkins agreed with Mullis assessment of the delegation s impression. They were very impressed by the number of officials who were at the meeting on such short notice. Mullis said the presentation at the... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Bob Lamb: Hard work pays off for Romundstad Sep 11, 2008
Marriage, children and raising a family followed. The 47-year-old Romundstad eventually became a butcher at the Cub Foods in Onalaska before it closed. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Motherhood question should never be a campaign issue Sep 10, 2008
Or that raising a family is only woman's work. When John Edwards' wife announced that she supported his run for vice president despite her cancer, no one really made a fuss over it. (Anchorage Daily News)
Study: California home to priciest housing markets Sep 10, 2008
Things he and his wife were longing to do, like settling down, having a home, raising a family I don't think any of these things would be possible in Los Angeles, considering the cost of a home, said Deslippe, 30, who turned down acceptance letters from universities in Boston and Washington, D.C., in part, because of home prices. I knew that housing would be much cheaper here in Iowa City. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Pensions blown on pokies Sep 8, 2008
I am still in the workforce and raising a family and even though as workers we earn more money than pensioners get, we still cannot afford to waste it on one armed bandits. Maybe the reason these pensioners are struggling nowis because they never did think about their retirement. (Courier Mail)
Now, the bad news on teenage marriage Sep 6, 2008
Most young women don t fare very well when it comes to raising a family as a teenager, and those precious few who get married, the marriages are very short-lived, said Bill Albert, chief program officer for the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. I know and respect a lot of 17-year-olds, but I don t think any of them are ready to be married and begin the lifelong task of raising a child. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
2008 Republican National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by the Honorable Rosario Marin Sep 5, 2008
I know I speak for the millions of families that have a child with a disability: Who better than Sarah Palin to understand the daily challenges of raising a family while holding a job, working on a career or managing your own business. Who better than her to understand our fears, our hopes and our dreams for all our children but especially those with disabilities. (PR Newswire)
The Forging of Titanium Sarah Sep 5, 2008
Can they relate to the driven, accomplished, independent-minded hockey mom trying her best to balance career ambitions with raising a family of five kids alongside her working-class husband. A woman who, as governor, put a plane the last guy left behind up for auction on eBay. (Human Events Online)
New Report Loosens Noose Around Albatross’s Neck Sep 2, 2008
(May 29, 2008) What's a girl to do if there's a shortage of males and she needs help raising a family. The Laysan albatross employs a strategy called reciprocity, where unrelated females pair together and take. (Science Daily)
OUR VIEW: Biden should be an interesting VP slugger to watch Aug 31, 2008
zeke wrote on Aug 30, 2008 4:28 AM:" Hello misogynists! the little woman is about to rock your world. and the MILLIONS of conservative women will let you know what it means to hear them ROAR. oh and tired ole Joe is going to stand in this one's way? LOL! you are all too funny. as for experience, she has much more than the community activist the socialist party nominated for the top job.Okay, she has not been liviing off of our tax dollars for three decades like plagiarzing slojoe but instead... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Canada's mental health crisis Aug 30, 2008
While Sheila settled into raising a family, Peter continued drinking. She never knew which Peter she was going to find at home each night. (Globe and Mail)
Clemson vs. Alabama Football Game Program Feature: Dabo Swinney Aug 29, 2008
While success on the field and in the classroom is important to Swinney, raising a family in this college town is yet another draw. "I had never lived anywhere but Alabama for the first 33 years of my life," said Swinney. (Clemsontigers.com)
Michelle Obama addresses Democrats Aug 26, 2008
She described her own blue-collar upbringing in Chicago and the hard work her parents put into raising a family. She said Barack Obama, though he was raised in a different part of the world, had a similar life and adopted the same beliefs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Moms, be patient with back to school Aug 26, 2008
Amy Tiemann, author of "Mojo Mom: Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family" (Spark Press, $14. 95), suggests not putting too much pressure on yourself. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Book review: 'The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the British,' by Sarah Lyall Aug 26, 2008
"The Anglo Files" is in part a masked account of how Lyall came to feel, if not quite comfortable living in Britain and raising a family there, at least no more uncomfortable than the British themselves. She describes the changes that prove she is "beginning to adjust to life in Britain": she kisses both cheeks, uses "one" in the first-person singular and tries "to be less boisterous and not wave my arms around so much." All of this yields a cartoon Britain: pint glass raised, flies undone,... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
IR Sports Brewmaster: Boulder duo leaves behind grand legacy Aug 25, 2008
Parsons worked as a heavy equipment operator by trade, but raised and trained horses and mules on his Boulder ranch while raising a family of three daughters and one son with his wife. As with any ranch, rodeo just fits into the natural order of life, and the Parsons took to it one generation at a time. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Drinking-age initiative awaits discussion Aug 23, 2008
The majority of adults of the age of 18 are already at a time in their life where they live on their own, they have steady jobs or they attend college, they are fighting in the war, and/or they are already raising a family. (). (The Daily Texan, TX)
