It was one year ago that the life-long image many people once had of the Blanchard River was changed forever. The image of a usually serene, scenic waterway altered by the millions of dollars in damage and emotional toll of the second-worst flood in our area's history. It may seem odd for the Long-Term Recovery Committee to invite people affected so closely to "Come To the River" on the first anniversary of the event -- but, in reality, it is an important part in the process of remembering, rebuilding and rejoicing
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Think about the many times in recent memory that poor business practices and questionable investments brought about the downfall of an industry -- the crash of the dot-com boom, struggles among domestic automakers, the Enron mess and, most recently, the collapse of many high-profile mortgage lenders. Industry insider Eric Gerst predicts the insurance industry will be the next to fall. His new book, "Vulture Culture", is a warning to both consumers and those in the business
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The internet can be a valuable resource to further a child's academic studies, but studies show that many young people are getting a different kind of education online. More than 40% of teens and preteens say they have been cyber-bullied, and about 20% report being sexually solicited online. Short of turning off the computer entirely, which certainly isn't a practical option these days, what can parents and schools do to keep kids safe? Internet safety advocate Marian Merritt and national PTO spokesman Tim Sullivan tell how to spot the warning signs of trouble and what to do about it
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With the kids back in class, chances are good that at some point they're going to bring home a bug they picked up at school. Best-selling author Dr. Jim Sears, featured pediatrician on the new CBS-TV show "The Doctors", reveals the top five contagious childhood conditions and how to deal with them
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SPECIAL REPORT: A look back at the Summer Flood of 2007 one year later -- how this historic event has become a defining moment in our city's history
How to turn that drab college dorm room into your own personal living space with the design experts from ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
It was one year ago that the life-long image many people once had of the Blanchard River was changed forever. The image of a usually serene, scenic waterway altered by the millions of dollars in damage and emotional toll of the second-worst flood in our area's history. It may seem odd for the Long-Term Recovery Committee to invite people affected so closely to "Come To the River" on the first anniversary of the event -- but, in reality, it is an important part in the process of remembering, rebuilding and rejoicing
