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Last winter was a real killer for the honeybees — and here's why
Tue May 7, 2013
- African bees have been slowly hybridizing with European bees for some time in the southern states. African bees do not live through colder winters. Perhaps this trait has been seeping in to the European bee line, and the die-offs are partially a result of this mixed breeding.
Good boss, bad boss: 2 in 10 say manager hurt career
Mon May 6, 2013
- My last manager purposely hurt my career. After I earned top performance reviews for four years running, she started fabricating strange tales to relay to top management about me. She said she didn't like men in management in our field, and that men didn't belong because thy couldn't do the job... A …
Boy Scouts propose allowing gay scouts but banning gay leaders
Fri Apr 19, 2013
- Confused, I understand your feelings, but in this day and age many 11 year olds are or want to be sexually active...that's why your son hears so much about it. I know it's tough and will be uncomfortable for both of you, but it's time for you to have a talk with your son and explain a few things to …
'Our hearts are broken': Texas town grieves in wake of devastating blast
Thu Apr 18, 2013
- The people of West live a small town life. Neighbors know each other, they all know what's going on in town, they all probably go to the same churches and send their children to the same schools. The scope of the damage and the number of deaths and injuries from this horrible explosion will be on th …
Obama apologizes to Kamala Harris for 'best-looking attorney general' comment
Fri Apr 5, 2013
- It's ridiculous. A person, even the president, has a right to compliment someone on their looks without further speculation. I'd be really honored if he called me an attractive man or woman as a part of his compliments. Of course that goes without saying, since I am unusually beautiful and hypnotica …
No bones about it. KFC goes boneless
Fri Apr 5, 2013
- They are preparing us for the lab-grown chicken protein that will replace farm raised chickens at Kentucky Fried Chicken by September, 2016. Once 60 percent of customers choose boneless, the switch will begin. Lab-grown chicken protein is being stockpiled in subzero warehouse freezers around the cou …
Boehner: Obama holding entitlement reform 'hostage' for tax hikes
Fri Apr 5, 2013
- I hope Boehner is correct, and I hope Obama holds his ground and forces the Republican patricians to raise taxes. I used to be an Independent voter, I still am, but after the last three years I've changed a bit. I'm now an ABR voter. Anyone But Republicans!
Pregnant great white sharks avoid males during two-year breeding cycle
Wed Apr 3, 2013
- I liked the informative article, but didn't understand part of it. Toward the end, the article says "While the females return to mate every two years, the males only return every other year." Doesn't "every other year" and "every two years" mean exactly the same thing?
Powerball winner resolves $29,000 debt for unpaid child support
Mon Apr 1, 2013
- Clever comment "...take the cannoli!" but he probably wasn't married to all his baby mommas!
North Korea puts rockets on standby as US official warns regime is no 'paper tiger'
Fri Mar 29, 2013
- JXC, your comments about baby boomers were a bit off. I wonder if you are not baiting us all? 1.Baby boomers were born from 1946 to 1964. 2. The Korean war was from 1950-1953, so the very oldest Boomers were 7 years old when it ended. I don't think they participated. 3. The US had combat troops in …

Questions & Answers

Is 12 too old to trick or treat?
11-13
Majority of dads say they do the grocery shopping
Dad
- Father knows best, and is less likely to be pressured by the kids.
Mom sells kids' toys on eBay as punishment
NO! That is horrible parenting and will scar the child for life. It was my responsibility to supervise them.
Do you believe in the only child syndrome?
Yes. Only children have garnered the reputation for a reason. Without siblings, they’re deprived of crucial social skills.
How do you feel about magazines airbrushing babies' photos?
I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. Heck, I routinely retouch my own photos on my home computer.