Tiny fossils offer clues to 'dawn of the dinosaur era'

"Two nasty looking little critters that roamed a remote valley of Argentina 230 million years ago point to a key fork in the road of early dinosaur evolution, when some predatory dinosaurs turned away from meat and went down a path to become plant eaters, according to the latest issue of the research journal Science."

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World Vision partners with Big Idea Entertainment to offer parents new ways to teach importance of helping others

"Christian humanitarian organization World Vision is partnering with Big Idea Entertainment on a new campaign offering parents practical ways to help their children learn the importance of serving others.

Just in time for the Easter season, the new VeggieTales® ‘Twas The Night Before Easter DVD reminds kids and families of the true meaning of the Easter celebration and the importance of helping others."

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Should We Have a Sex Tax?

"Politicians are always talking about taxes. Some of them want to 'soak' the rich; others want to raise “sin” taxes on alcohol and cigarettes. But I can think of one 'consumer item' we’ll never see a tax on: sex. But maybe we should. Sex—the wrong kind of sex, that is—is driving up the cost of government."

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10 ways to keep your house snug

"If you feel a twinge of dread each time you reach for the thermostat, take heart: There are things you can do to get a handle on your heating costs (besides piling on the sweaters and multiple pairs of socks). Here are 10 suggestions on how to keep warm this winter, some of them quick fixes you can make now and others that require a bit more planning."

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Jim Harbaugh joins Ravens' John Harbaugh to form first pair of NFL head coaching brothers

With unique insight from his older brother John, Jim Harbaugh took a historic step into the NFL on Friday when he became the 18th coach of the San Francisco 49ers.

It was historic because there have never been two brothers serving as head coaches in the NFL before — John is in his third successful season with the Ravens. It was also historic because Jim Harbaugh recreated the path taken by Bill Walsh some 41 years ago — from the University of Stanford to San Francisco — when Walsh launched the 49ers' dynasty era.

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Only Year One: More Needs to be Done for Haitians, says Save the Children

"One year after the historic Haitian earthquake, Save the Children says the only way to ensure Haitian children and families face a brighter future is for Haitians and the international community to keep building on large-scale efforts to deliver that goal."

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Bald eagles soar near library

"Patrons at the Gail Borden Library have been turning their attention from books to birds since bald eagles have been spotted just behind the library near the Fox River."

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