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Since Asperger's Syndrome is considered a social disability, it is easy to recognize in school-age children. However, there are some early warning signs to Asperger's Syndrome that can began in infancy.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning consumers not to eat Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products due to the risk of E. coli contamination.
Why you shouldn't (or should, depending on how you look at it) drink 5-Hour Energy while on a road trip.
I don't remember the last Father's Day I celebrated with my father. Now, I would do anything to get that day back.
New rules regulating travel between the United States and Canada, and the United States and Mexico, take effect June 1, 2009. Travelers will be required to have a passport in order to cross the border from the United States into Canada and Mexico.
Stop whatever you are doing at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day and remember those soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom.
Comedian Robert Schimmel was arrested early Saturday morning after police were called to his Calabasas, Calif., residence and found marks on Schimmel's wife. Schimmel was being held in a Los Angeles County jail on $50,000 bail.
Officials are unclear what started this fire on Main Street of Fessenden, North Dakota, Thursday, April 16, 2009. Demolished by flame is the only bar, steakhouse, bowling alley, and cafe in this small town.
Flooding from the Sheyenne and James Rivers have washed out over 100 county roads in Wells County. These photos were taken April 14 and 15, 2009, in Harvey.
Barack Obama declared North Dakota a federal disaster area due to statewide flooding.
A spring blizzard hit North Dakota March 24, 2009.
To make matters worse, additional precipitation in the form of a blizzard expected to dump up to 18 inches of snow adds to the North Dakota flood worries.
The entire state of North Dakota is under a flood warning, until further notice.
An Indiana couple are accused of videotaping sex acts with children they were babysitting. Stephen E. Quick, 31, and Samantha Light, 25, were arrested March 5 after a girl told her mother about inappropriate sexual activities.
As a first-time Amtrak train traveler, I had a lot of questions about traveling via the train. Now that I have several train trips under my belt, here are some tips I wish I had known prior to my first train experience.
Writing an obituary may seem like an overwhelming task, but by following these simple steps, you will have your loved one's obituary written in no time.
You just got engaged or married and you want to announce it to your friends and your local community. A great way to inform everyone all at once is to publish an engagement or wedding announcement in your local paper.
Taking Amtrak to your destination can be a relatively cheap and entertaining way of traveling, but there are things you should know about booking your seats to make your train accommodations more comfortable.
If your child has a diagnosis of idiopathic toe walking, chances are your orthopedic specialist will prescribe serial casting. Find out what exactly that means.
Serial casting requires casts on both feet for six weeks. Can a child really go six weeks without a bath? What about playing outside? These tips for managing your child's serial casting will answer those questions and more.
Not all celebrity mothers land gracefully into the role of motherhood. Which celebrity mothers should we look up to? Read on to discover why these celebrity moms are role models in my eyes.
Just how many of your favorite TV moms have actually experienced motherhood?
In just three days, a law will go into effect in England deeming that possession of extreme pornography is illegal. Is your porn at risk?
Want to know what President Obama is doing? Feel like telling President Obama what's on your mind? Check out the Obama Administration's new White House website.
Bismarck, North Dakota, set a record low temp of -44 degrees today. Will the frigid temperatures ever end?
Adolph Hitler Campbell and sisters JoyceLynn Aryan Nation and Honszlynn Hinler were removed from their parents' care by New Jersey's Division of Youth and Family Services.
Five ways to celebrate the Anti-Valentine's Day guaranteed to make February 14th a little less sucky.
Christine McCallum has been charged with the statutory rape of a 13-year-old boy. Learn how you can keep tabs on your state's bad teachers.
New Kids on the Block have announced plans for a concert cruise. All five original members will be participating in the New Kids on the Block concert cruise.
Eddy Curry, the 6'11" center for the New York Knicks, is being sued by his former driver, David Kuchinsky, of various wrong-doings, including withholding wages, and racial and sexual harassment.
With snowfall reaching five feet in central North Dakota, school closings, traffic concerns, and collapsing roofs have us all wishing for spring.
Josh Duhamel and Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson were married Saturday in a Malibu ceremony. This reporter had a chance to speak with Josh Duhamel about Fergie in 2007.
The Church of Scientology denies mental illness exists, including autism. Did Jett Travolta have autism and, because of religious beliefs, was denied treatment?
Jett Travolta, son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, died Friday, apparently due to a seizure-related injury. Jett Travolta was just 16.
When the rest of the nation was celebrating the New Year, guests at the Cheeca Lodge in the Florida Keys were fleeing for their lives.
'Wolverine and the X-Men' premieres on Nicktoons Network on January 23.
What do you do when wind chills force the temperatures down to -20 or lower? Read on to find out what you need to do to survive sub-zero winter wind chills.
North Dakota outranks Illinois on a per-capita basis for political corruption. North Dakota? Really?
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar welcome their new daughter, Jordyn-Grace. With the most recent birth, the Duggars now have 18 children and would welcome more.
There are ten essential things to pack in your carry-on bag while traveling Amtrak. Read on to discover what made the list.
A review of the Science Museum of Minnesota and its many exhibits.
Packing and moving house can be traumatic for young kids. Use these tips to make the transition easier!
This article is a Vu-Me Photo Christmas Ornament product review.
Okay, Shriners drive little red cars in the parade and wear funny hats. But what are the Shriners really about?
As my son was a recent patient at Shriners Hospital, I've been asked several questions in regard to the care at Shriners Hospitals for Children.
If your child has a disability, he will encounter teasing in school. These are some steps to take to curb the amount of teasing your disabled child will have to endure.
Need some help talking to your teenager about sex? Turn to Midwest Teen Sex Show and let them help you.
Nickelodeon gets kids excited about the environment with their new mini-site, Nick.com/BigGreenHelp.
Oprah Winfrey is giving up on being thin. Oprah has announced in O Magazine that she weighs 200 pounds and that she's fallen off the diet wagon.
Use this tutorial to learn to make a personalized digital photo calendar in Google Docs.
As per their slogan this year, "jingle all the way to Christmas with Hoops & Yoyo".
Do you have a child older than three who constantly walks on her tippy toes? Does your child bounce when he walks and runs? Is she unable to press her heel to the floor? These are all signs of idiopathic toe walking.
The paparazzi gets blamed for everything, from being heartless and cruel to causing a celebrity couple's divorce. Should the laws concerning the paparazzi be tougher? No. Should the current laws be enforced? Hell yes.
Product review of the GE DECT 6.0 cordless phone. Also referenced under 'Why you shouldn't buy a GE DECT 6.0 cordless phone'.
Kanye West's recent arrest is not his first as he has been charged before for assaulting paparazzi members.
Can you really turn a Mountain Dew bottle into a lantern using baking soda and hydrogen peroxide? My son and I tested this claim...
Abby Elliott follows her father Chris Elliott's footsteps to join cast of Saturday Night Live. Michaela Watkins follows fellow Groundlings' alumni Will Ferrell to SNL.
City employee gives perspective on how to stay safe when snow plows are clearing city streets.
Welcome to winter, North Dakotans. Our first taste of snowfall this winter came with a nasty blizzard that dropped a foot or more of snow over most of the state.
North Dakotans: Stay at home today!
An amateur video catches Steve Guttenberg jogging sans pants through Central Park.
North Dakota, a traditionally Republican state, stayed red by casting its three electoral votes for John McCain.
My children, ages six and four, discuss the election process and reveal whether they would like John McCain or Barack Obama as their new president.
A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed on Halloween while trick or treating in Sumter, South Carolina.
Fulfill your New Year's resolution to dress up your MySpace page with these fun glitter graphics!
Find some great Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington MySpace layouts for Christmas!
My 6-year-old son reviews Nickelodeon's Halloween site: Nick.com/Shocktober
North Dakota Democrats: Your vote will make a difference!
Howie Mandel talks about his personal struggle and diagnosis of Adult ADHD.
When children know their limits and parental expectations, they feel more secure and safe. My children and I never used to have family rules, but since the family rules implementation, my household has run much more smoothly.
Paul Newman died Friday, September 26, at his home in Westport, Connecticut, at the age of 83 of cancer.
Everyone has been in a situation where it was necessary to apologize. Most of us suck at saying 'sorry', but there is a right way to do it.
Interviewing people requires specific manipulation, depending on the type of person you are interviewing. Here are tips for successfully interviewing a reluctant or a talkative person.
Sarah Palin is a Pentecostal Christian whose church believes in Divine Healing. Yes, that's right. Pray to God for healing and if you believe hard enough, God will heal you.
As a Pentecostal, will Sarah Palin become 'slain in the spirit' and start speaking in tongues? Will this affect John McCain's chances for president?
With only 3 electoral votes, do the presidential poll numbers for North Dakota really matter? Plus, everyone already knows North Dakota is a Republican state, so who is going to worry about North Dakota in Election 2008? Maybe John McCain should.
Did a 61-year-old woman give birth to a 61-pound baby? Have internet rumor mills gotten the story completely wrong?
A video has been discovered on an adult pornography website in which a female model exposes herself at a park near Memphis, Tenn. Let's take a look at this case of exhibitionism, its definition, safe practices, and other cases of indecent exposure.
Interviewing emotionally-charged people is the worst part of a reporter's job. Here are some tips for interviewing an angry or emotional person.
Typo Eradication Advancement League (TEAL), the "grammar vigilantes", have been charged with improper usage of white out.
Spammers sending false MSNBC breaking news alerts sparked a rumor today that actress Elizabeth "Liz" Taylor was murdered. According to The National Ledger, these claims that Liz Taylor was murdered are completely false.
Several employees at a Xenia, Ohio Burger King are looking for new jobs after health officials viewed a video of an employee bathing in one of the restaurant's stainless steel sinks.
The number three search this morning on Google Trends is Katie Holmes' new haircut. She went from a very pretty chin-skimming bob haircut to a very short and messy pixie cut. Bloggers all over the internet are speculating as to whether the pixie cut is making a comeback.
A product review of the Hannah Montana Secret Star Hair Color Kit
Did I forget to take out my tampon? Symptoms, removal tips and advice for avoiding a lost tampon.
When my daughter was two, she had a propensity for stuffing things up her nose. Here are the symptoms your child has a nasal cavity blockage.
Give your boy a haircut at home using this step-by-step guide!
Looking for an arranged marriage with young wife? Or perhaps you are interesting in marrying off your teenage daughter? MarryOurDaughter.com is just the place, complying with the Biblical tradition of arranged marriage.
Don't go broke this year at the county fair. Learn how to save money on stage events, rides, food and games.
A review of the water park entertainment and prices at Splashdown Dakota water park in Minot, North Dakota.
A review of the location and parking, customer service, cleanliness and privacy, amenities and price of Sleep Inn & Suites in Minot, ND.
Have you tried all the tips and tricks out there, and you still can't get your kids to eat what is on their plates? I tried them all and nothing worked for me and my ultra-picky kids. I had to come up with my own tricks for getting my picky eaters to eat.
Duct tape fixes everything, right? So can duct tape fix an unruly child? The answer is yes!
There is no emergency, yet your child called the police. It happened to me recently. Here are some tips to handling the startling situation when kids call the police.
Betty Crocker's Hamburger Helper is a quick and easy meal, and it comes in a variety of flavors. I have come up with four ways to save money while cooking with Hamburger Helper.
Find out which sexual behaviors of preschool children are natural and healthy, and which sexual behaviors deserve professional help.
Just when I thought I had seen it all, out comes the Pee & Poo line. Toys, adult and children clothing, and other accessories are all the rage.
Shock your baseball-loving guy with your understanding of the infield fly rule, the live play appeal, and the dropped third strike rule!
A look at A&E's new series, The Cleaner, and its portrayal of meth addiction
Anamoose's beloved Joe Moose married his lovely bride, Ana Lope, in a mock wedding ceremony. The couple was declared "miserable mates" by the 'minister', and the crowd enjoyed 'moose droppings', for which is a recipe included.
I don't own my own home, but these are the colors I would choose if I did!
My mom's tips on how to find, buy and decorate with antiques!
Which bird are you? Are you an eagle or a dove? A peacock or an owl? Read on to find out!
Have you ever painted your living room, only to discover you didn't like the way the color looked on your wall? Try Behr Color Smart Paint Your Place (TM) to virtually test paint colors in your own room, with your own furniture and lighting!
Teens are posting highly private and personal information on the web, not realizing they are leaving themselves wide open to predators, perverts, and even prosecution. Here are my personal experiences.
Ask around. The common consensus is that newspapers are a dying art form. With rising costs and declining subscriptions, by this time next year, local newspapers will be actively exploring the option of going completely paperless.
Sexual assault against a toddler is unfathomable, but it can happen to your child. It happened to mine. Here are six behavioral signs your toddler may have been sexually abused.
While you're noshing on barbequed ribs and throwing that Fourth of July party, let me bend your ear to some songs about freedom.
Are you separated from your father this Father's Day? Whether Dad moved away or you aren't able to make it home for the day, these Father's Day gift ideas will help bridge the gap of communication.
With world record-breaking voting results, David Cook was named 2008's American Idol tonight.
As the two American Idol semi-finalists, David Cook and David Archuleta have proven to the masses they have talent. Each David can sing, but only one David can be the next American Idol. Which David has what it takes?
In my last article, I covered everything from giving directions to keg parties. Here are some more amusing truths about growing up in a small town.
Children manipulate parents. It's what they do. Some children are blatant in their parental manipulation; others seem to have gained the skill required to manipulate their parents with extreme subtlety.
All men are created equal, according to the United States' Declaration of Independence. Thanks to the feminist movement, men and women today are equals, but we are not the same. Men and women are different, and I firmly believe women are the fairer sex.
Come 'drag Main' with me on a road trip into small town living.
Two years ago, I searched the Web for the perfect Mother's Day ring. Where I found my perfect ring may surprise you.
This year for Mother's Day, I have decided to delve into the world of regression and simply spend the day being a kid with my kids.
Moms have many roles to play: bread winner, bread maker, housekeeper, referee, teacher, accountant, chauffeur, guardian, negotiator, nurse, chef, counselor... the list goes on and on. A mom needs a reminder to keep her sense of humor, especially on Mother's Day.
Imagine living your entire life without realizing you perceive the world differently than everyone else. That's exactly what happened to my friend Carrie.
Everyone knows the five senses: sight, touch, smell, taste, and hearing. But what if those senses overlapped? What if you could hear a color? Taste a touch? See a sound? Then you might be a synesthete.
Over the past year, spring wheat prices have fluctuated from $5 per bushel, to $21 per bushel, and back down to $15 per bushel. With this $10 per bushel increase, there are many reports that spring wheat producers are making a ton of money. But are those reports accurate?
These days it is much more unusual for a celebrity to choose a common name for their child. Let's face it: celebrities enjoy choosing unique baby names. Soleil Moon Frye is no trendsetter as this 'trend' has going on for decades.
Founded in 2007 by 14-year-old McKay Hatch of South Pasadena, Calif., the No Cussing Club has been getting attention from all over the United States.
Children also love creating things. Instead of buying expensive birthday party favors that won't last beyond the car ride home, I've come up with a couple great, inexpensive ideas for keepsake crafts for the kids to do while at the birthday party.
I love the Retro look when I'm searching for backgrounds for my MySpace page. Here are seven of the best sites for great Retro MySpace backgrounds.
There is nothing more gorgeous than waking up on a cold winter morning to the sight of naked tree limbs or evergreen trees covered in what appears to be snow. But it hasn't snowed. It's actually hoarfrost.
In my article, This Right Here is Buck 65, I misidentified his female vocalist and learned a valuable lesson in checking and double checking my facts before going to print.
My sister was struggling to come up with a fun and interesting birthday party game for her daughter's eighth birthday. Together we came up with the perfect bowling birthday party game: Challenge Bowling.
Ask anyone in Harvey. The haunted place in Harvey to visit is the Harvey Public Library, located just off Harvey's main street.
My two kids have great taste in music. They love it when I crank the tunes in the van on long trips. Often I catch them dancing in their carseats or trying to sing along. Here are their top five faves.
"I'm sorry about your fish, Mommy," my three-year-old daughter said to me one evening. Confused, I followed her to the bathroom...
Buck 65, real name Ricardo Terfry, is an artist from Canada. His genre is difficult to describe, since every song has a definite distinct flavor. Read on, check out the links, and discover for yourself the sounds of Buck 65.
The story behind the interview: How I managed to get Josh Duhamel's cell number!
When well-known popular artists start singing about it, then it must be fashionable. Here's my list of songs eluding to the BDSM lifestyle.
Sometimes we all need a little lift in life. Music helps me when I'm down, and there are certain songs that can completely turn my mood around. Here are a list of my six favorite secular inspirational pop songs.
I first met Travis Hafner long before he was known as the Pronk, the designated hitter for the Cleveland Indians. I finally got to interview him in December 2006. Here's the story behind the interview.
My son has entered into a new and exciting arena, especially for an almost-six year old: the world of online gaming. Together we have found three sites that offer free games for children his age.
I found myself searching for songs that really celebrated and rejoiced the single life. Or at least didn't make it suck so bad. Here are my top six choices.
Who do I rely on when things get tough? Me.
My experience with the Advair Diskus and its side effects
How Lorazepam affected me
This easy, do-it-yourself project is the perfect way to preserve those beautiful flowers!
Tired of feeling overwhelmed by mountains of school papers? On average, I have 45 pieces of paper entering my home per week. It is proven that clutter causes stress, so here is my solution to reduce the piles of school papers in my home.
Do other countries celebrate the tooth fairy? What's this about a mouse?
This easy pancake recipe can easily accommodate stir-ins such as blueberries, raspberries or chocolate chips!
'The Sweater Song' is a 1994 Weezer classic which, typical to Weezer, often leaves listeners confused. It couldn't really be about a sweater, could it?
This important milestone deserves a proper keepsake.
With the cost of living on the rise, what does this mean for the tooth fairy? What's the going rate for baby teeth anyway?
This easy blueberry cake with special lavendar-colored frosting was my mom's favorite birthday cake. I hope it's because she actually liked it, and not just for the fact that she didn't have to bake it herself!
Searching for a very simple recipe for burritos with familiar, easy-to-find ingredients? Look no further.
In 'Piece of Me', Britney Spears lashes out at the paparazzi. While 'Piece of Me' tugs on the heart-strings of loyal Britney fans, will it convert Britney-haters?
This reporter's opinion on the latest chapter in the frenzy following Heath Ledger's death: whether Entertainment Tonight has an obligation to report the news as it happens, or if they should succumb to Ledger's family's request to squelch the "drug video".
Although there is just one event in North Dakota this year, there are several ways to celebrate closer to home.
To prepare for a road trip, mechanical checks and having the right supplies in your vehicle are as essential as remembering to pack enough underwear in your suitcase.
Simple tried-and-true tips to keep in mind when naming that new bundle of joy.
Don't know what to get the single mom in your life? Here are five gift ideas for that special woman.
A faith-based radio station gives to those in need at Christmas
How my young son taught me a very important life lesson
How to effectively communicate with young children.
Christmas morning has never been the same
Tips on how to keep children from destroying the Christmas tree
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