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Google Doodle Adds Dickens to Literary Lauding Line of Logos

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:37:26 EDT

Google honors Victorian literary giant Charles Dickens’ 200th birthday with a whimsical logo on February 7. Paging through Google Doodle history, we find the search engine has highlighted many famous authors. Take a look.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Feb 07, 2012

Super Bowl XLVI Word Scramble for Football Fan Parties

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:32:26 EDT

Super Bowl Sunday gives athletes and athletic supporters an opportunity to gather for the NFL’s biggest football game. Are you hosting or attending a Super Bowl party this year? Try this Super Bowl XLVI word scramble game for a great icebreaker.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Feb 05, 2012

Crazy Canines: Five Reasons Dogs Chase Their Tails

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:58:17 EDT

Why do dogs run in circles and chase their own tails? This dizzying behavior makes dog lovers curious. Tail chasing is a common habit for dogs, even if it confounds humans. At least five causes may lead canines to trail their own tails.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Jan 31, 2012

A Parent Puzzles at 12 Planking Alternatives

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:30:43 EDT

Planking isn’t the first fad to come and go. In fact, it’s not nearly the funniest or cleverest. Take a look at a dozen forms of planking. What’s next? A parent has to ask.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Jan 26, 2012

7 Human Manners Musts for Approaching Service Animals

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:56:54 EDT

What is a service animal? A service animal is trained to offer special assistance to an individual living with a disability. How ought we to interact with these creatures? These seven etiquette tips can guide us, when we see service animals out and about.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Jan 04, 2012

25 Top Worst Christmas Songs Ever – so Far

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:07:54 EDT

Christmas tunes may delight us … or cause us to cringe. Amid all the Christmas spirit, a few harmonic heartbreaks and melodic mishaps seem to creep through every year. Here are my top 25 worst Christmas song choices.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Dec 21, 2011

Expect to Spend $1,800 on Your Christmas Puppy

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:48:10 EDT

Paws down, a puppy is the classic Christmas surprise for children. What does a puppy cost to buy, and what does it cost to keep the young dog? Here are some of the estimated expenses a new puppy owner should anticipate.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Dec 16, 2011

10 Steps to Take when You Find a Lost Dog

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:48:43 EDT

A confused and tag-less Australian Cattle Dog showed up on our lawn not long ago. With a few simple steps and some good fortune, we reunited the errant pup with his anxious owner in under an hour. What can you do, if a lost dog crosses your path?

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Dec 07, 2011

Holiday Crafting: Make a Christmas Tree from an Old Paperback Book

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:07:02 EDT

Do you love Christmas crafts? Are you a book lover? If you answered “Yes” to both, you’ll love this creative holiday project. Kids of all ages can participate in making festive home-crafted Christmas tree gifts and decorations from old soft-covered books.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Dec 04, 2011

Five Ways to Deal with a Snoring Dog

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:36:54 EDT

.Does your dog snore? Usually, snoring does not harm a dog, although it may impact the sleep of those around him. As a loving pet owner, how can you keep your dog from snoring and keeping you awake? Try these five pointers to silence a snoring pooch.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Nov 29, 2011

Pet Owners: Six Essentials to Leave with Dog Sitters

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:46:27 EDT

Pet sitters can be lifesavers, both literally and theoretically. Ask any traveling dog owner that’s ever left her prized pet home with a visiting caretaker. Be sure to leave these six important items with your dog sitter.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Oct 20, 2011

DIY Halloween Costume: Super-Simple Spider

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:53:13 EDT

Eek! Is that a spider? Nope! It’s just a Halloween trick or treater in a clever do-it-yourself costume. Have some arachnophobia fun, and spin your own super-simple Halloween spider outfit with stuff you already have.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Oct 17, 2011

Seven Ways to Fill Your Freelance Writing Beat Pipeline

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:36:13 EDT

If you are a writer, how do you find subjects for upcoming articles? What do you do with ideas, while you prepare to write about them? Try these seven ways to fill and file your freelance writing beat idea pipeline and streamline your composition process.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Oct 17, 2011

Steve Jobs Quotes: My Top 25 Favorite Lines from the Tech Whiz

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:23:20 EDT

Technology lovers will long mourn the loss of Apple Computer founder Steve Jobs. Jobs passed away October 5, 2011, after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Here are 25 favorite quotations from Apple Founder Steve Jobs.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Oct 08, 2011

What Are the Favorite and Least Favorite Halloween Candy Treats?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:12:25 EDT

What’s your most favorite Halloween candy of all? Which sweet surprise do you stockpile before trick or treating starts? Check out these survey results to find out which Halloween candy picks are the most popular for grownups. Is yours listed?

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Oct 05, 2011

Five Super Halloween Costumes for Moms Going Trick-or-Treating

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:42:31 EDT

On Halloween, mothers join the fun, donning costumes to go with children on trick-or-treat travels. Grown-ups may be too old to beg for candy, but moms can still dress up and celebrate with their kids. What are the most popular Halloween outfits for moms?

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Oct 04, 2011

Five Fun & Kid-Friendly Halloween Costumes for Moms

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:28:15 EDT

Who says Halloween’s just for kids? Mothers may have outgrown trick or treating, but many moms still enjoy dressing up in fun costumes to go with kids to Halloween parties and even door to door. What are the most fun Halloween costumes for Moms?

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Oct 03, 2011

DIY Halloween Costume: Kate Middleton

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:28:03 EDT

Want to be Kate Middleton for Halloween? The Duchess of Cambridge is one of the hottest trick-or-treat costume choices this year. Here are three of our favorite ways to pull this fancy look without spending a king’s ransom.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Oct 03, 2011

DIY Halloween Costume: Prince William

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:27:52 EDT

Want to be Prince William for Halloween? The dashing Brit is a hot Halloween trick-or-treat costume subject this year. Pick from these two fun, but fiscally frugal, do-it-yourself masquerade options, the royal bridegroom or the polo player.

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Oct 03, 2011

30 Hypothetical Epithets for Today’s Celebrities

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Linda Ann Nickerson) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 06:25:06 EDT

Tombstone epithets may be touching or tickling. For famous folks, cemetery markers often bear pithy phrases or statements they made popular onscreen, in songs, onstage or in print. What possible epithets might fit today’s most popular celebrities?

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Oct 02, 2011