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I can sympathize with you my daughter was the same from age 1+ she is now 7 and still needs alot of encouragement to brush. It used to take my partner and I both to get her to brush, we tried making a game out of it. Electric toothbrushes, let her c…
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Paice, Luker, Dvorsky and Petkoff Set for 'Enchanted April' Musical Reading


Jill Paice, Rebecca Luker, George Dvorsky and Robert Petkoff will take part in a reading of the new musical adaptation of Elizabeth Von Arnim's 1922 novel Enchanted April.


Annette Jolles (Little by Little, That Time of Year) will direct the March 15-16 invitation-only presentations in Manhattan.


Enchanted April has book and lyrics by Kleban Award winner Charles Leipart and a score by Richard B. Evans. The two previously collaborated on the musical

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Posted by Frederick Lattimer on March 10, 2010 at 7:43am

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Healthy Green Ideas for Families - Eco Remedi

Integrating a green lifestyle into your family’s routine is immensely rewarding. And with a little thought and planning it can be fun and fulfilling for everyone. Use trips to the market to teach your little ones the value of organic foods and cooking. Or take a walk, hike or bike ride together. In this section, you’ll find tips to teach your family about the important role each of us plays in protecting yourself, your family and your planet.

Being a new parent is exciting and so it’s understan… Continue

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Frederick Lattimer

Exclusive: "Secret" Giotto uncovered in Florence chapel

Restorers using ultra-violet rays have rediscovered rich original details of Giotto's paintings in the Peruzzi Chapel in Florence's Santa Croce church that have been hidden for centuries.


"We have uncovered a secret Giotto," said Isabella Lapi Ballerini, head of Florence's Opificio delle Pietre Dure, one of the world's most prestigious art restoration laboratories.


Last year, more than a dozen restorers and researchers began an ambitious project of "non-invasive diagnostics" to

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Posted by Frederick Lattimer on March 9, 2010 at 4:08am

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"Alice in Wonderland" opens strongly at box office

"Alice in Wonderland" set a new record for a March release at the weekend box office in North America, earning an estimated $41 million on its opening day, distributor Walt Disney Co said on Saturday.


Director Tim Burton's 3D collaboration with Johnny Depp opened across the United States and Canada on Friday, and is also playing in about 40 foreign countries.


The North American tally ranks at No. 19 among single-day debuts, said tracking firm Box Office Mojo. The previous openin

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Gov't: Baby Slings Can Cause Suffocation - - No Specific Brand Recalled, but Safety Agency to Issue Warning about Problem that Has Caused at Least 7 Deaths

From the CBS News Website: (AP) 3/9/10 - The Consumer Product Safety Commission is set to issue a warning about popular "baby slings" which can force the infant into a position that constricts breathing, leading to at least seven deaths. The U.S. government is preparing a safety warning about baby slings... Click here to read more.

Graco Strollers, Dorel Cribs Recalled Fingers Severed in Stroller Hinge; Baby Strangled in Faulty Crib

by Daniel J. DeNoon, WebMD Health News, Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD 1/20/10 -- Graco has recalled 1.5 million strollers after five children lost fingertips in the canopy hinge. And Dorel Asia has recalled 635,000 cribs after one infant died and six got trapped in the drop side. The Graco strollers being recalled are the company's Passage, Alano, and Spree stroller and "Travel System" models. They were sold at... click here to read more.

Maclaren Recalls 1 Million Strollers; Umbrella Strollers Have Resulted in the Amputation of 12 Children's Fingertips.

by Hibah Yousuf, CNNMoney.com staff reporter, 11/9/09 - Stroller maker Maclaren announced a recall on Monday that affects about 1 million umbrella strollers that can reportedly amputate or lacerate children's fingertips. So far, the company said there have been 12 amputations across the country. This happens when children get their fingers stuck in between the stroller's side hinges while it is being opened or closed. The South Norwalk, Conn.-based company announced... click here to read more.

Fight Grows Over Labels on Household Cleaners

By LESLIE WAYNE in the New York Times, 9/16/09 - Procter & Gamble, the maker of Mr. Clean, is under pressure to come clean itself. Manufacturers of detergents, household cleansers and furniture polish, like Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive and others, are facing questions from consumers about the chemicals... Click here to read more.

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