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An all-weather walk? Absolutely! Walk in the comfort of your own home. Save money on all that fancy gear that makes you “look good” as you go out walking or jogging. Can’t sleep at night? Take a walk in the comfort of your home. Need to take the dog for a walk, but it’s raining? Walk him at home where it’s dry and warm (you know how bad wet dogs smell!). There are many other reasons for walking indoors. And it is possible – on a treadmill.

Many people simply take their television for granted. They just assume that when they turn it on, picture and sound appear like magic. When the channel gets snowy, they hit the side of the television to get it working again.

Amazingly, sometimes, it does.

But have you ever wondered how your favorite television program gets to your house from a broadcast station thousands of miles away? How about from a satellite dish? Just what is this technology that spends so much time entertaining and enlightening us that it could be considered a part of the family?

A smile. What is a smile? A smile opens doors. A smile opens hearts. A smile lights up a room. A smile consoles sadness. A smile brings joy. A smile speaks of loving and caring. A smile soothes the soul. How can a simple facial expression do all that? But it can – it’s wonderful, isn’t it? But that’s a lot of responsibility for just one expression, don’t you think?

Education costs money! It’s a simple, but sad fact. Sad for those who don’t have the money. After all, how can they get ahead in life? How can they move up on the corporate ladder? How can they earn the money a professional earns?

Okay, so everybody knows how a baby stroller works. It’s got handles, and you push it, right? Toss in a baby, and you’ve got a party.

But I bet most of you didn’t know that there is a stroller for all occasions, from a quick trip to the store to an all-day hike. There are strollers for newborns, strollers for toddlers, and even strollers for twins, triplets, and quadruplets!

By Victoria Martell, Age 8

I awoke one morning,
Looked outside and found
Snowflakes falling

On the ground

Can you imagine?
My surprise
I screamed with delight
You could hear my cries

I found my snowsuit
As fast as I could
I love these snow days
This would be good

I opened my mouth
And stuck out my tongue
They taste like cold sprinkles
It is fun fun fun

Zippity-doo-dah indeed! That's the feeling you get when you ride a scooter. You're doing the "zippity" when you're easily maneuvering around traffic. And the "doo-dah" certainly reflects your sense of "whatever comes, I can handle it!" Scooters, whether they’re electric scooters, motor scooters (or gas scooters), or even kids push scooters, carry with them a general sense of freedom and independence. Have you ever ridden one? If so, do you remember that feeling? It’s awesome, isn’t it?

How does sexy lingerie work? Well, maybe you need to talk to the man who’s looking at it for that answer. After all, he’s the one it’s designed for, isn’t it? The answer to that question is – well, yes…and no. Throughout the ages, lingerie has been designed to make women look sexy. Of course, it has practical value, too. So let’s look at both sides and see what we come up with.

Have you ever been in a public place and heard a cellphone ring? Isn’t it funny to see everyone reach for their phones, not knowing if it’s theirs or not? That situation is becoming a thing of the past. And the reason for that is downloadable ring tones. People are adopting their own unique ring tones, so that they’ll recognize the ring as being exclusively theirs. They can do that? Oh yes, and we’d like to show you how. We’re going to give you a simple explanation here of how ring tones work.

Is your house cold in the winter? Is it drafty? Or is it too hot in the summer, so you have to retreat to the confines of your cool basement? It’s ok – don’t sell your house. There’s an easier answer to your woes – replacement windows. Replacing old windows is a great way to make your home life easier – in many ways. So we’d like to show you how replacement windows work – what to look for and how to prepare. And when we’re done, you’ll be done being uncomfortable. So get out your notebook, and pay attention.