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Why Kaylynn's Party Crasher Will Take 2012 Westminster Best in Show

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:35 EDT

Bedlington Terriers have not won a Westminster Best in Show since 1948. They are due a win anytime. This year, GCH Kaylynn's Party Crasher is a strong contender for Best in Show. He is the 2011 Westminster Best of Breed.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Feb 06, 2012

Teaching Your Grandchildren to Love Art

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:51:03 EDT

Use these tips to introduce art to your grandchildren. Kids are interested in the world around them and teaching them to love art is something any grandparent can do.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Dec 16, 2011

First Person: Breast Cancer Treatment Questions to Discuss With Your Doctors

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:50:59 EDT

Breast cancer is scary. Don't let the fear of treatment paralyze you. Ask your doctors about all treatment options including surgery, reconstruction, drugs, chemo, radiation and alternative therapy. Knowledge will give you the power to defeat your cancer.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Dec 12, 2011

How I Got a Better Deal on My Auto Insurance with a Teenage Driver

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:09:51 EDT

I have a teenage son who totaled my car. When I got the auto insurance renewal bill, my premiums skyrocketed. I did a little research and finally found a company that would give me equal coverage at a much better rate.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Dec 07, 2011

First Person: Diagnostic Mammography Discovered My Breast Cancer

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:14:20 EDT

I was diagnosed with breast cancer on November 10, 2011. My diagnosis came after I discovered a large lump in my left breast and a diagnostic mammogram indicated a biopsy was required.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Nov 29, 2011

10 Quick Tips for Holiday Party Cleanup

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:23:27 EDT

Don't let the cleanup after your holiday parties get you down. Use these 10 quick and easy cleanup tips to keep your house looking great.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Nov 23, 2011

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Grand Opening

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:25:41 EDT

The grand opening of the Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, was on 11/11/2011. These photos are from a founding members preview held on November 9. I toured the new museum with my husband and kids. The place is amazing.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Nov 14, 2011

Sprint Botches Daylight Saving Time 2011

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:27:25 EDT

Sprint incorrectly adjusted for Daylight Saving Time a week early. Cell phones throughout the Sprint Network were reset on October 30 to fall back to Standard Time.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Oct 30, 2011

Daylight Savings 2011 Ends in November

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:51:02 EDT

Daylight savings 2011 ends the first weekend in November. Ever since the change in 2007, more people than ever are confused about when daylight savings time begins and ends.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Oct 25, 2011

First Person: How I Plan to Save for My Next Laptop

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:33:11 EDT

Saving for a laptop purchase will take a lot of personal discipline. I will not use credit for my purchase. Making budget cuts and selling off personal items may be enough to get the job done.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Oct 17, 2011

Homeschool Curriculum Review: Reading Assistant

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:59:12 EDT

The Reading Assistant is a computer based program that is designed to help struggling or reluctant readers improve their reading ability. I have been using this program with my 6th grade son and have seen a marked improvement in just a couple of months.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Oct 06, 2011

Arkansas New Attendance Law Confusing, Unfair

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:11:39 EDT

Arkansas Act 1223 attempts to fix the dropout problem by changing the attendance laws. Instead, the new law targets parents of children with chronic medical problems and disabilities. Parent's must get an exemption to the law for extended absences.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Sep 27, 2011

Top Five Scooters Under $2,000 for College Students

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:26:38 EDT

College students are notoriously cash poor. Fuel efficient scooters make good financial sense. Combine a low MSRP with 90 plus mpg and you have a winning combination.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Sep 06, 2011

Homeschool Curriculum Review: Teaching Textbooks

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:36:47 EDT

Teaching Textbooks is a complete math program. They have math levels for grades three through seven. High school math includes Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry and Pre-calculus. This math program works well for our family.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Aug 29, 2011

Homeschool Curriculum Review: Learning Language Arts Through Literature

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:54:44 EDT

Learning Language Arts Through Literature by Common Sense Press is an all-in-one language arts curriculum for grades one through 12. Parents who have difficulty creating their own lesson plans will enjoy this program as everything is laid out for you.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Aug 29, 2011

Homeschool Curriculum Review: Quarter Mile Math

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:07:07 EDT

Quarter Mile Math is a math program that helps children master basic math facts. The program is fast-paced and fun. Several option are available so parents can choose the best option for their child.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Aug 26, 2011

Homeschool Curriculum Review: Grammarlogues

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:07:03 EDT

Grammarlogues is a grammar program for grades K through 12. Upper grades include SAT prep. It is affordable and it accommodates up to five separate users.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Aug 26, 2011

Homeschool Curriculum Review: Thinkwell Science Videos

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:52:12 EDT

Homeschoolers looking for high-quality homeschool science curriculum should consider Thinkwell videos. The courses are inexpensive and educational.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Aug 19, 2011

Top Three NFL Hall of Fame Inductees Show How Concussions Affect Life After Football

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:50:29 EDT

75 NFL players have brought a lawsuit against the league claiming negligence. The players feel that the NFL did not properly protect or inform players about the dangers of concussions. 3 top Hall of Fame inductees show how dangerous concussions can be.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Jul 21, 2011

Arkansas Holds Its First Tax-Free Holiday in August 2011

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lynda Altman) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:51:06 EDT

Jsut in time for the 2011-2012 school year, Arkansas will hold its first ever, tax-free holiday. School supplies, clothing and art supplies are just some of the tax-exempt items.

Contributor: Lynda Altman
Published: Jul 14, 2011