Senior Pictures Becoming Big Business
- Statesman
"Our average sale for a senior is $1,200 to $1,500, but some parents have spent up to $5,000," Meyer said.

Study Claims Moms Mimic Daughters in Fashion
- CNN
"We live in a society that one of the main values is to look younger," Ruvio said. "Most of these women have kids, work and they don't have time to monitor the market and see what is cool and hip, so they basically take a shortcut. Through their teenage daughters, they know they're safe."

New York: Sex Ed Becomes Mandatory
- Fox News
It’s the first time in nearly two decades that middle and high school students will be forced to take the mandatory classes, according to a report first published in The New York Times.

A nation in mourning for Navy SEAL Team 6
- Washington Examiner
As the nation mourns its loss, just as it has the losses of 10 years of a war it did not choose and which it cannot avoid, the greatest thing that civilians can do is remember that their lives and the lives of their children and grandchildren are what they are because of warriors flying through mountain passes half a world away

10 Hidden Benefits of Having Children
- Fox News
Come along as we explore the top 10 hidden benefits of having children. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/08/05/10-hidden-benefits-having-children/#ixzz1USLudd6r

“Heroes” Sue Rescued Woman
- AP
Two Ohio men honored as heroes for their actions after a 2009 car crash are now suing the woman they rescued from a burning vehicle.

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May. 6, 2005

San Antonio Mayoral Candidate Has Twin Brother Stand In For Him In Parade - WOAI

Castro said today that his identical twin brother, San Antonio State Representative Joaquin Castro, took his spot on the San Antonio City Council barge during the Texas Cavaliers River Parade Monday night so he could attend another event.

• Let's get down to business first. Was it wrong for the candidate and his twin to do what they did? Explain. Was it just being cute or do you think it was deceitful?
  
  

• Now let's have some fun! If you could have a perfect clone of your self - looks exactly like you, talks exactly like you, thinks exactly like you (sorry, no smarter clones), etc. - what would you have your clone do in your place? What would you do instead?
  
  
• How many clones do you think you need to make your life easier? Do you need to make your life easier? Why or why not? (After you have had some good discussion with these questions, then ask the next one) Do you need to make changes in your life style (don't answer for them unless they need some ideas) - i.e. sports, time with friends, TV, phone...? Be sure to check out the book Little House on the Freeway.
  
  
• How do you think you would live with a clone of yourself? Which one of you would hold a door for the other? Who would get to use the bathroom first to get ready in the morning? Where would your clone sleep? How should your parents discipline you and your clone? (Is this clone - and exact replica - taking an inferior role? Interesting thought huh?)
  
  
• Now let's bring God in on the discussion. Everyone is made with no equal. Even identical twins have differences. We are each very unique - that's the way God made us! Psalm 139:13-16

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Friday - June 18, 2004
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Friday - June 11, 2004
Christian Dad Hopes SBC Adopts His 'No Public School' Plan

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