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- First mammograms. Now - in an apparent coincidence - Pap smears.
Guy Hamilton-Smith, a second-year law student at the University of Kentucky, smoked for 10 years before quitting last summer in preparation for the UK tobacco ban that went into effect Thursday.
Getting through Wal-Mart is nearly impossible; people have lots of free time to celebrate America's Next Top Model on the Web; and while there is no place like home, New York is looking pretty good about now.
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Friday announced a voluntary recall of two consumer products, including stainless steel cookware and ski bindings.
Former University of Kentucky men's basketball player Sam Bowie said Thursday that he has applied for membership in Lexington's Idle Hour Country Club, which has never had an African-American member.
Are you ready for divorce? Three key questions you must ask yourself
Q: Am I ready for divorce?
Tough questions that demand abstract thinking usher in new challenges for students (and parents)
When your fourth-grader complains about homework, it's not just empty whining. Homework for fourth-graders is more difficult.
Parents guide to new movie releases
PLANET 51 Rating: PG for mild sci-fi action and some suggestive humor.
Helping children relate to the physically and mentally challenged
Q: A long-distance relative has a child with physical and mental disabilities. How do you prepare your children for their first visit over the holidays?
Games to keep the kids from driving you crazy on long holiday trips
Happy holidays? Not when you're sitting in the back of a minivan driving for endless hours. Many kids will be stuck on road trips this holiday season as airlines are charging extra for special holiday travel and some families are opting to drive to holiday gatherings.
Libraries
Find links to area libraries' Web sites where you can find out hours of operation and much more.
Indoor fun
Area gyms and art-related businesses offer a variety of activities.
Health, nutrition and safety
Look up hospital quality ratings, find fresh produce outlets and other safety info.
Government links
Your guide to Web sites of government agencies, which affect your life daily. Find links as diverse as the sex offender registry.
Get informed or get help
If you or a friend needs food, shelter or an escape from violence, these links are valuable.
Museums
Central Kentucky and the state have a variety of museums spotlighting history, art and more.
Outdoor fun
Find the nearest parks, trails, swimming pools or expose your kids to wildlife through these connections.
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Guatemala reopening international adoptions
Guatemalan officials on Friday announced the resumption of international adoptions after a nearly two-year suspension prompted by the discovery that some babies were being sold.
Lexington sewer rates rise, but few understand the reasons why
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