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  As the 2012 Christmas season has come to a close, I realized that I reached the point in the road of parenthood where two out of my three boys (sadly) no longer believe in Santa Cl...

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  Check out our photo gallery and video of Media's New Year's Eve ball drop.   Check out the Top 20 News Stories of 2012 here and Top 10 Business Stories here and of course...

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  The best way to avoid a hangover is not to drink. Other ways to try avoid a hangover are to eat before drinking and to drink plenty of water while drinking alcohol to counteract...

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In observance of the New Year holiday, most government buildings will be closed both Monday and Tuesday and some local businesses will be closed, while some will have limited hours...

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Are you making a resolution this year? Do you want to lose weight, gain a new skill or organize your house? Whatever your resolution is, here are some tips to help you stick to it through...