Florence Henderson, from the Brady Bunch, is using her personal experience to create a small business. After years of being frustrated with technology she created “Roadside Assistance for your computer”. It’s a hotline for people who are not accustomed with modern day technology. They can call and receive support. Click here to read more about some of the questions she receives, as well as a possible Brady Bunch reunion

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October 4, 2009 will mark the 22nd annual Pet Fest in Ithaca. All proceeds from the pet walk-athon will benefit the SPCA of Tompkins County. Click here to learn more and donate!

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In Chicago, Israeli researchers found that a little bit of physical activity can go a long way for people in their mid to late 80’s. They three year survival rate was three times higher for those who were active compares to those who were not. They didn’t have to do intense activity. As long as they walked about 4 hours per week they were considered active. Click here to find out more details on the study.

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In the near future, when you buy a plane ticket, you will be able to donate at least $2 toward the fight against AIDS. The money will go to the Millennium Foundation which is working with the UN to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Click here to read how you can help!

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Many people who travel with pets know that sometimes it can be tough. You get to the gate with your puppy in a nice little bag only to be not allowed on board because the bag doesn’t follow the strict guidelines. As of today, this will no longer happen. Eight of the pet- friendly airlines met and have come up with a plan to negate this issues. Click here to read about how you can now travel everywhere with your pet!

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Too soon to be thinking about the weekend? Absolutely not! Here are some ideas that will get you and your family out of the house. These outings encourage ‘family time’ by creating scenarios that will guarantee a smile, working together, and definite photographic opportunities. Click here to read more about these weekend outings.

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Every mom needs certain friends in her life, some to relate to, some to give advice, and some just to listen. Seeing as it takes a town to raise a child, having people in your life is beneficial. Click here to read about the different woman that may be in your mom’s life.

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Some ambitious entrepreneurs have set there goal on turning sheep droppings and other recycled materials in to a canoe, which they will travel to France from London. Click here to read more about these environmentally friendly folks and their journey.

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If any of you watch the show Big Brother, you know that it can turn people from being normal when they walk in the door to crazy, lying, and malicious people when they walk out the door. On this past season, we saw our share of crazies walk out the door. However, in the end the good in people was rewarded.

Jeff and Jordan (Jordo) became “bff’s” from the beginning of the game and were also considered the under dogs. Thanks to America, Jeff was granted a very strong power and played it to get the best player in the house, Jesse, out. After that, they were leading the game. They led thru honestly and being nice people.

In the end Jordan won the $500k and Jeff, who was voted out towards the end, won $25k thru America’s votes.

Click here to see interviews with both of them!

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The Ithaca, NY Alan H. Treman Dog Park has been trying to do something new with all of the dog poop that happens at the park. They have been providing a new kind of biodegradable dog bags to collect the waste. Each week the bags are picked up and taken to a compost pile. Click here to read more about this revolutionary dog park idea.

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