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Megan’s Law? It’s Only Half the Battle

Spend some time in any PTA meeting, Mommy & Me group, or even a playdate with friends and it isn?t long before the conversation turns into a worried discussion about Megan?s Law and the sex offender information that parents can now readily access with just a few clicks of their computer mouse. Parents everywhere are feverishly checking these websites, sometimes weekly or even daily, to see if a registered sex offender resides nearby. Unfortunately, there are a few flaws in this perceived ?safety net? that well-intentioned parents should know. Don?t get me wrong, I am a HUGE proponent of Megan?s Law and the information it provides. I strongly believe that once a sex offender has been released back into the community, the public has the absolute right to know their whereabouts. But? focusing solely on this component of child safety can do a serious disservice to our kids, IF we stop there.

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Flirting Tips for Women

If you are looking for a relationship, or maybe even just a date for Saturday night, you are going to need to flirt. Flirting consists of subtle hints and clues that you send to a potential boyfriend to let him know that you are interested. Many flirting signs are done subconsciously, like giggling at jokes or flipping your hair. Other forms of flirting can be very intentional, and very effective. Here are a few ways to grab a guy’s attention… and maybe his number.

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Elizabeth Edwards, A Woman Off The Fence

Many of you have asked my opinion on this weeks announcement that cancer-stricken Elizabeth Edwards has left her husband, former presidential candidate John Edwards. I covered this story before, as I found it fascinating why some women choose to stay after infidelity.