I’ve been hearing, and you have, too, about Obama’s proposed changes to the path to citizenship. As I listened, I realized that I didn’t know much about what it takes to become a U.S. citizen, so I really didn’t know …

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So, your spouse (or partner) is going to Orlando and wants you to tag along. You’ve already been to Disney more than once. You’ve been to Orlando umpteen times for conferences yourself. You don’t mind a few days of warmth …

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As an adult who recently visited Orlando without children and busied herself while her spouse was in his conference sessions, I thought I’d share some helpful/interesting facts about the I-Ride Trolley, which can get you anywhere you want to go around …

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Most of us think of Presidents’ Day as a day off of work or a day that you check your mailbox and the mail hasn’t come. Here are some other facts about this national holiday that you might not have …

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We’ve all been hearing about measles outbreaks lately, and there are some of us who barely pay attention to the reports, while others find the news terrifying. Here are seven things to know about measles, distilled from reputable Web sites. Measles …

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Do you use Snapchat? I didn’t. Until today. You might be asking what Snapchat is. It’s an app for your phone that uses your camera and allows you to share photos and videos with your friends. These images disappear a …

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Let me clarify. My iPhone itself didn’t kill the snowman, but my preoccupation with it caused the snowman’s demise. Here’s what happened. This morning I arose and stumbled toward the back door with Nutmeg and Nora, our Cairn terrier rescues, to …

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Ever wish you had a snappy checklist for air-travel essentials? I usually try to assemble these items the night before I fly, but I often forget something. Then, I go on a mad scramble around the house, when I should …

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According to some folks, especially those in Pennsylvania, in order to have good luck in the new year, you should dine on pork and sauerkraut on New Year’s Day. This, according to legend, is because pigs root forward, a symbol …

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