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Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard

Sunjoy is recalling bout 20,000 freestanding steel outdoor wood burning fireplaces in the United States and 400 in Canada. The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Sunjoy has received 14 reports of the chimney’s decorative powder coat finish catching fire, resulting in one report of melted siding. No injuries have been reported.

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40 is the New 20 for Having Babies

Think you are too old to have a babyyoure probably not. Just ask first time moms Halle Berry who gave birth at 41, Jennifer Lopez who had twins at 38, or one of your friends. In 2006 one in every twelve first babies was born to a woman over 35.

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Families Coping With Teen Drug Abuse

Marijuana remains the most commonly used illegal drug among America’s youth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reports show that while illicit drug use has declined among teens in the United States, the nonmedical use of prescription drugs abused by teens remains high. These include prescription medications, such as stimulants, pain relievers and tranquilizers. Teens also misuse over-the-counter drugs, including cough and cold medications.

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Ten Financial Tips for Women Seriously Considering Divorce

1. Get informed. In order to have an idea of where you stand financially after divorce you need to figure out your financial status as a married couple. Gather all of the documents pertaining to your assets and liabilities. Each current account statement, whether it’s reporting the mortgage balance, credit card balance, Individual Retirement Account value, student loan, etc.

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Natural Treatment for Teenage Depression

Four to five percent of American teens suffer from serious depression each year. Depression can interfere with daily activities as well as become so serious it leads to suicide. While professional intervention should always be sought for a suicidal teen, natural treatments may be a viable alternative for other, less serious teen depression issues.