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Monday, January 29, 2007

Too much, too young

Too much, too young

Lucy Atkins

The Guardian

29 Jan 2007



Some parents are very good at kidding themselves that their overweight child is fine. “It’s just puppy fat,” is perhaps the most common excuse. Some panic and impose crash diets. Others simply call the child “fatso” and laugh it off. None of this is... read more...

Friday, January 19, 2007

Just say no to cooking

Just say no to cooking



The Guardian

19 Jan 2007



Last week, to my horror, I found out that I can expect to do one of my least favourite activities about 45,990 times over the course of my lifetime. That is the equivalent of an hour a day, or 17 days a year, or, perhaps most alarmingly, almost three... read more...

The green cleaning guide

The green cleaning guide



The Guardian

19 Jan 2007



We are frequently warned about the potential dangers of some of the chemicals used in everday cleaning products. And then there are the worries about the damage they may do to the environment. All in all, wouldn’t it be great to get by without them?... read more...

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Turning point in US as more women choose not to marry

Turning point in US as more women choose not to marry

Suzanne Goldenberg Washington

The Guardian

17 Jan 2007



The institution of marriage in America is in serious decline, and a slim majority of women now live without a spouse, new census data show. Some 51% of women above the age of 15 were living without a spouse in 2005, a sharp rise from the 35% who were... read more...

Thursday, January 04, 2007

Uncertain time for family business when a new generation takes over

Uncertain time for family business when a new generation takes over



San Francisco Chronicle

03 Jan 2007



Family togetherness takes on a new meaning when it comes to handing down a familyowned business. Here are some tips for keeping family feuds to a minimum before and during the transition: Accept differences. Whether you’re passing the business down or... read more...