News lifestyle 2008-04-23 Andanh.com

'Baby Gizmo' guru: Good baby buying takes a strategy Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:48:00 EST
Just because baby superstores have products stacked to the ceilings doesn't mean most of what they stock is worth buying. In fact, parents should pass by much of it.

Natural history of the planet released on DVDs Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:41:00 EST
Vanessa Berlowitz considers herself a filmmaker.

Ketchup might stain fabric, but try it on tarnish Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:50:00 EST
Ketchup isn't just for hot dogs and burgers. It has unusual stain-fighting powers as well:

Ed Begley Jr. acts on his eco-beliefs Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:41:00 EST
STUDIO CITY, Calif. -- Ed Begley Jr. leads what seems an enviable life.

Bits: Mocha Espresso and World War II Museum Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:51:00 EST

Great Gadget: Mommy cover Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:10:00 EST
What is it? Want to breastfeed your little one in public but feel a little shy? This cover is cool and easy to use. A retractable cord and Velcro tab fastens the cover securely around you.

Senior Scene Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:42:00 EST
Caleb's Kin, 10 -11:30 a.m., Grace Baptist Church, 6401 W. River Road, Muncie. Weekly senior citizen's ministry. Special event: Rev. Dave Warren, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Anderson, will be give a mini-piano concert. Free Bus Transportation is available by calling 288-9569.

Prom Schedule Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:44:00 EST
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Valpo girl named a Real Girl Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:54:19 -0500
Madison Bella King of Valparaiso is one of three winners of the 2008 Real Girl of the Year Award, sponsored by the American Girl company, which produces quality dolls with historic stories behind them, as well as books and other related items.

Generation Green taking on parents to help them save the planet Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:54:20 -0500
Marika Martin is a vegetarian. So is her husband, Charles Gonzalez, who rides his bicycle to work every day in New York City traffic, rain or shine.

How to manage an eco-warrior kid Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:54:20 -0500
Parents faced with the challenges of raising eco-warrior kids just need to take a little time to process their concerns, said Julie Ross, a family therapist in New York.

Web sites for eco-kids Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:54:20 -0500
Many Web sites cater to kids who want to make the world a better place. A few:

Benedict T-shirts, mugs are hot souvenirs Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:54:20 -0500
The must-have souvenirs in Washington last week weren't the American-flag tchotchkes hawked around the National Mall. The really hot items included "I love the pope" bumper stickers, "Property of Benedict XVI" T-shirts and mugs emblazoned with the pope's heavenward gaze.

Scent of a baby, for grown-ups Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:54:20 -0500
Now at the grown-up fragrance counter -- the scent of a baby.

Spanish mothers in debt after nearly nude calendar Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:54:20 -0500
Seven Spanish mothers who posed for a tongue-in-cheek nude calendar -- a fundraiser for their children's tiny, rural school -- are now saddled with debt and 5,000 unwanted copies.

A mother's love Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:54:20 -0500
If you want Jenny McCarthy to accomplish something, tell her she can't.

Celebrities shun sun for skin cancer awareness campaigns Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:54:20 -0500
At least two celebrities are shunning the sun for skin cancer awareness.

Big claims from foot pad sellers draw questions from doctors, FDA Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:54:20 -0500
Late night television infomercials seem to have a cheap fix for anything: lose weight, banish cellulite or improve conditions like diabetes, arthritis and insomnia.

A cut above Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:54:20 -0500
As Robert Patrizi likes to say, "You know it's spring when you notice construction."

Tricks are for kids Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:54:20 -0500
Potter, Schmotter. For some real magic, you need the likes of Doug Henning or David Copperfield. A good sleight-of-hand trick -- even if you know it's a trick -- can suspend reality for a moment or so and make the world seem fantastical.

Neal meets with Kiwanis Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:17:02 -0400
Roger Neal, new director of Crawfordsville Parks and Recreation, shakes hands with Sugar Creek Kiwanis member Ginny Yount at a Kiwanis meeting at the Crawfordsville Community Center. Sugar Creek Kiwanis meets there 7 a.m. every Monday. Visitors are welcome, and breakfast is included.

Tale of two cities Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:17:03 -0400
Nathan Schrader presented a program to the Crawfordsville Rotary Club. “A Tale of Two Cities: The Origins of Madison and Columbus Architecture” was a presentation explaining the origins of the towns’ architecture and the impact it had on their residents. Columbus has modern buildings, and Madison has early 19th-century architecture.

Thanks and more Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:17:03 -0400
Martzes appreciate anniversary wishes We thank everyone for acknowledging our 50th wedding anniversary with your cards. We appreciate each one and thank God for blessing us with 50 years of marriage, our sons, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and friends. We thank our family for hosting our dinner at the Covington Beef House.

Bundles of Joy Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:59:43 -0400
Isaac Arthur Alan Gleason, a son born April 14 at Witham Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, to Monica J. Smith and Adam J. Gleason, New Market.

Darby Jude Cottrell Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:59:45 -0400
Darby Jude Cottrell, a daughter born March 25 at Home Hospital, Lafayette, to Shasta and Jason Cottrell, Crawfordsville. Darby arrived at 5:59 p.m., weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long.

Mr. & Mrs. Dixon Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:59:48 -0400
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Dixon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday.

Helms to celebrate 100 years Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:59:51 -0400
Gladys Helms, a resident of the Waters of Williamsport, Room 106, will celebrate her 100th birthday with an open house 1-4 p.m. Sunday in the Waters of Williamsport Conference Room, 200 Short St., Williamsport, IN, 47993.

Lewis-Hettich Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:17:06 -0400
John and Bridget Lewis, Crawfordsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sasha N. Lewis, Grand Rapids, Mich., to Kristopher “Cody” Hettich, Grand Rapids, Mich. He is the son of Kim and Phyllis Crist, Whitestown.

Owen Wayne McCutchan Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:59:53 -0400
Owen Wayne McCutchan, a son born March 21 in Indianapolis to Emily and Joseph McCutchan, Ladoga.

Mr. & Mrs. Paxton Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:59:55 -0400
Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Paxton, Crawfordsville, recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner hosted by their children at the Maple Corner Restaurant.

Vollett celebrates 75th birthday Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:59:57 -0400
Pat Vollett celebrated her 75th birthday 2-4 p.m. Saturday with a party in her honor and hosted by her daughter, Mimi Powers. The celebration was at Bickford Cottage Assisted Living, 100 Bickford Lane, Crawfordsville. She requests the omission of gifts, and friends and cards are welcome.

‘Total New Me’ runner up: Diets don’t work, making healthier lifestyle changes does
Sherry K. Weaver has dieted her whole life. But this time, it’s not about a diet, it’s about eating for health.

We teach students, not just classes Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Scott Gordon column for April 22.

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