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Bicycle Safety: Springing into Spring Safety

Despite all appearances to the contrary (at least in some parts of the country), Spring will arrive soon. And, as the temperatures rise, adults and children alike will dust off their bicycles, inline skates and other outdoor equipment and take to the streets.

Before heading out though, you should take a few minutes to make sure everything is in good working order. Like any machine, a bicycle that sits idly for several months may need some attention before it is put back into use.

Children's Recreation Programs: Should You Sign a Contract?

Recreation programs for children have become a big business. For reasons not totally clear, the impromptu games between neighborhood kids have given way to organized instruction and increasing pressure to identify one primary activity by age ten. As a result, parents find themselves able to choose from a number of different options for activities ranging from dance classes to karate lessons.

Delving into Genealogy

Genealogy is quickly becoming one of our country's fastest growing hobbies. For the uninitiated, genealogy is the study of family history. While it's difficult to know exactly what has sparked this interest in learning about our past, the fact is people are spending countless hours of their free time attempting to chronicle their family's past and has turned an activity that used to be looked upon as a casual past-time for some, into a mini industry of its own.

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