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Keep child's tablets, laptops from becoming distractions

Tablets and computers have become crucial school supplies for many students. But the same devices children use to read text, write essays, solve math problems or research history projects can also offer distractions in the form of games, social media and web browsing. It can be a challenge for parents to figure out how to help children stay focused when using these devices. That can be especially complicated with school-managed devices, where parents may have limited control over settings and restrictions. Helpful options can include using built-in tools and settings on devices, ...

Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Carol Ross can't stop smiling at dance practice as she shouts out the steps of a routine to members of her tap and jazz troupe for women age 50 and older. "I've been dancing my whole life, it's the best," said Ross, who founded the Rodeo City Wreckettes group 23 years ...

There are even pet peeves in baseball

It’s called America’s Game. It’s called the National Pastime. It’s played by the Boys of Summer. It’s a game of stories, a game of nicknames, a game of strategy, and a game of cat and mouse, and a game steeped in tradition. At least it used to be. Nowadays, it’s become a game of, ...

Uncomfortable questions arise in Sandusky case

Dredging up the Sandusky trial and the allegations that led to his conviction is among the least comfortable things I’ve ever written about. More than two dozen men ultimately came forward claiming they had been abused as boys while under his care. When those stories surfaced in 2011, they ...

Thompson ‘Excited’ To Lead JHS Marching Band

When Ethan Thompson joined his school band as a fourth-grade student in northern New Jersey, he discovered more than an interest in music. He found a community — and, eventually, a calling. Now, as Jamestown High School’s new marching band director and music teacher, Thompson is excited ...