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GIFT College Investing 529 Plan Welcome to The GIFT College Investing Plan, a 529 investment plan sponsored by the state of Arkansas and designed to help families meet their college savings goals. The GIFT Plan recently made some exciting changes to the program, including: Lower costs through high value Vanguard investments Ability to open and manage accounts online A new opportunity to accelerate your college savings through Upromise The GIFT Plan is recommended for Arkansas residents by Money Magazine in how to"Build an A+ College Savings Plan" article (August 2005).** State income tax deduction for Arkansas residents Federal and state income tax-deferred growth Tax-free qualified withdrawals* Investment management by The Vanguard Group Low minimum investment - open an account for as little as $50 per month Additional savings through Upromise , a free reward service Online account opening and account management Learn more... Open a GIFT College Investing Plan (or register your existing plan for online access .) Sign up for electronic deliveries of confirmations and statements. Set up a monthly automatic investing plan . Join Upromise and get free rewards for college from America's best brands. That's it! Open an account now. Open an account online Request an enrollment kit Sign up for online access Forgot your username and password? Add to your account in the GIFT College Investing Plan with Upromise Rewards — you'll get free money for college when you spend with hundreds of America's leading companies. Learn more Portfolio Prices and Performance About the Plan Enhancements College Planning Tools **Out of 63 plans reviewed, Money Magazine considered each plans tax benefits, expenses, fund choices, and investment management. There were only 14 plans recommended for state residents. *Unless extended, the federal tax benefit will expire after December 31, 2010. Earnings on non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as state and local income taxes. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements For more information about The GIFT College Investing Plan call 1-800-587-7301 or click below to obtain a Program Description and Participation Agreement. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other information are included in the Program Description and Participation Agreement; read and consider it carefully before making an investment or sending money. Upromise Investments, Inc., Distributor and Underwriter. If you or the beneficiary are residents or taxpayers of another state, before you invest consider whether that state offers a 529 plan with tax or other benefits that are not available through this Plan. The GIFT College Investing Plan is a college tuition savings program sponsored by the State of Arkansas. Upromise Investments, Inc., which serves as Program Manager, has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Plan, including effecting transactions, and marketing and distributing the Plan. The Vanguard Group, Inc. serves as Investment Manager for the Plan. The Plan's portfolios, although they invest in Vanguard® mutual funds, are not mutual funds. Units of the Portfolios are municipal securities and the value of units will vary with market conditions. Investment returns are not guaranteed, and you could lose money by investing in the GIFT Plan. The GIFT Plan and The GIFT Plan logo are trademarks of the State of Arkansas. The Vanguard Group, Vanguard, and the ship logo are trademarks of The Vanguard Group. Upromise is a registered trademark of Upromise, Inc. All other marks are the exclusive property of their respective owners. Contributions to the Plan in a tax year are deductible from Arkansas state income tax, subject to recapture in subsequent years in which non-qualified withdrawals or a rollover out to another state's 529 plan is made. Contact us | Privacy Policy | Obtain Program Description | Business Continuity Plan | Security Policy ©2005 State of Arkansas, Upromise Investments, Inc. Distributor. Upromise Investments, Inc. Member NASD/SIPC

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MSN Shopping: Gifts 2005: Category: Jewelry MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping Money People & Chat Sign In Web search: Shopping Save this page Feedback Site map Help Home | Beauty | Books | Clothing | Computers | Deals | Electronics | Flowers | Home & Garden | Jewelry | Movies | Music | More ... Search Shopping Gifts by category: Jewelry Jewelry Diamonds & engagement Gift certificates -- Gifts by price Gifts by recipient Gifts homepage More ways to shop About MSN Shopping Catalog Center Consumer Reports ® Editors' Picks FAQ Free Shipping Center Gift Center Gift Certificates Live Help -- Newsletter Sign-up Seasonal Guides & Shops MSN Shopping home Gifts by Category: Jewelry A gift of jewelry will always put a sparkle in someone's eye. Go ahead and dazzle your loved one with precious metals and brilliant gems. It's a gift they'll treasure through many years to come. Women's rings Women's bracelets Earrings 14-kt. Gold Black Onyx Eagle Ring At Overstock.com Up to 80% off! Only $2.95 S&H! Rate it | Details $324.50 Sale $179.99 11 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in Sterling Silver At Ice.com 2 payments of $32.50. Rate it | Details $150.00 Sale $65.00 Pearl Drop Earrings Sterling Silver At Diamond.com 30-Day Guarantee Rate it | Details $85.00 Sale $40.00 Necklaces Jewelry sets Watches Arizona Turquoise Pebble Necklace At JCPenney Reviews | Details $12.00 Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Pendant Earrings At Overstock.com Up to 80% off! Only $2.95 S&H! Rate it | Details $75.00 Sale $34.99 ESQ Intrigue Women's Diamond Watch At Ashford.com 30-Day Guarantee Rate it | Details $195.00 Sale $99.00 Men's rings Cufflinks Tie tacks & clips Men's Diamond Ring 1/4 ctw 14K White Gold At Ashford.com Free Shipping & 30-day Returns Rate it | Details $1,000.00 Sale $399.00 Sterling Silver Diamond Cuff Links At Overstock.com Up to 80% off! Only $2.95 S&H! Rate it | Details $110.00 Sale $49.99 Cross Tie Bar, Gold-Plated At Christianbook.com Rate it | Details $9.99 Search Shopping Shopping help About this site FAQ Newsletter sign-up Trends & deals Home Baby Beauty Books Car & Garage Clothing Computer Deals Electronics Flowers Furnishings Garden Gifts Health Jewelry Kitchen Movies Music Office Pets Shoes Sports Toys Video Games ©2005 Microsoft Legal MSN Privacy Advertise Images credit: Getty Images Feedback

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Romantic Gifts for Women - Oops Gifts, Ideas for Men in the Doghouse, Love You Gifts for Her Entrance Contents View Basket Shipping Checkout Contact Us F.A.Q.s About Us end rendering tab -- Welcome to Aspen Country Aspencountry.com specialize in unique, fine quality, yet affordable gifts and novelty items for hard to shop for people and special occasions. Guys, if you've messed up and you need a "make it better" gift your lady is sure to love, you're in the right place! Please browse the 1000s of gifts in our store, or check out our thoughtful gift giving ideas . Enjoy Aspen Country! God Bless America FREE SHIPPING On Orders Over $75 Click for details Search For Unique Gifts: Free Greeting Cards Free personalized online greetings from Aspen Country! 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Gift Certificates Aspen Country Site Map - Sentimental Gifts - Romantic Teddy Bears & Love Teddies Plush Antique Style Teddy Bear Wearing Bow Tie This charming plush teddy bear sports a red, white and blue stars and stripes motif bow tie. Adding an antique look, "patches" decorate his elbow and foot. This all-American bear measures 6 3/4" high. Item:34540 $6.95 Humorous & Light-Hearted "Make It Better" Gifts for Women "Love Shack" Birdhouse with Heart-Shape Entrance A great place for feathered friends to bill and coo ... the "Love Shack" birdhouse. Rustic wood construction will blend nicely with your garden. 8" x 6 3/8" x 8" high. Item:29634 (Regularly $12.95) SALE! $10.95 Lover Frogs on Bench Metal Sculpture Set Cozily sitting on a garden bench crafted of metal, these two frogs are the essence of amphibious romance. Three-piece garden sculpture set includes metal bench with resin frogs. Bench: 8 1/4" x 3 1/2" x 4" high; biggest frog sits approximately 11" tall. 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Gifts" - Apology "I Love You" Gifts for Women "Make It Better" Gift Ideas for Men Who've Messed Up! | Heart-Shaped Jewelry | Heart Trinket Boxes | Everlasting Roses | | Romantic Feminine Photo Frames | Romantic Candles & Soaps | | Irresistable Romantic Teddy Bears: Teddy Bear Figurines & Love Bears | | Humorous Romantic Gfits | More Gifts That Say: "I'm Sorry" | | More Thoughtful Gift Ideas & Unique Theme Gifts | - Gifts That Are Sure to Get Men Out of the Doghouse! - Heart-Shaped Jewelry: Romantic Hearts, Silver Heart Jewelry Sterling Silver Link Bracelet with Hanging Heart Sterling silver link bracelet with heart pendant. Bracelet 5mm. Silver heart measures 18 mm x 18 mm. Item:31493 (Regularly $79.95) SALE! $64.95 - "Make Up Gifts for Women" - Heart-Shaped Keepsake Boxes, Jewelry Boxes, Trinket Boxes Red Satin Heart Shape Keepsake Box Set Three heart-shaped nesting boxes crafted in red satin. Wonderful to display, even better to hold a romantic gift that comes straight from your heart. Largest: 9 1/2" x 8" x 5 3/4" high. Set of 3. Item:33108 (Regularly $39.95) SALE! $31.95 Sentimental Gifts for Women - Gifts That Say: "I'm Sorry" - Romantic Feminine Photo Frames - Ornate Heart Shaped Photo Frame with Cherubs Joyful cherubs and ornate flourishes decorate this heart-shaped frame for a 3 1/2" square photograph. Part of the Divine Inspiration, Cherubim Collection. 5 3/4" wide x 7 3/4" high. Item:33223 (Regularly $9.95) SALE! $7.95 Dangling Hearts "Hugs & Kisses" Photo Frame Surround your favorite person with "hugs and kisses" with this charming pewter photo frame. A nice way to show you care any time of the year. For a 3 x 3 photo. 5 3/4" x 3/4" x 5 3/4" high. Item:31324 (Regularly $9.95) SALE! $7.95 Heart Shaped Photo Frame with Lace and Pearls Surround your love with a touch of the Victorian era with this heart-shaped, lace and "pearl" heart photo frame. This pretty heart frame is 6 1/2" x 3/4" x 6" high. Item:31357 (Regularly $12.95) SALE! $10.95 More Romantic Gifts for Women: Romantic Feminine Photo Frames - Romantic Gift Ideas for Women - Forever Roses - Red Rose Sculptures, Glass Roses, Rose Decorations Sculptured Glass Rose in "Love" Vase The sentiment of "Love" is expressed in the beauty of a red rosebud. Vase base and lip, rose leaves and bud are all accented in gold plating. Base is 2 3/4" diameter, total height is 8" high. Item:28206 (Regularly $14.95) SALE! $12.95 Red Rose on Heart Crystalline Sculpture A heart and a rose, two eternal symbols of love, are brought together in crystalline splendor. This romatic red rose sculpture is 3 1/2" x 1 5/8" x 5" high. Item:29390 (Regularly $26.95) SALE! $22.95 Sculpted Ceramic Red Roses Bookends These feminine red rose design bookends are a luxurious addition to a bedside table or bookcase and look stunning surrounding cook books in a country kitchen. A thoughtful romantic gift idea that subtly conveys "I love you." 3 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" high. Item:31160 (Regularly $19.95) SALE! $16.95 Miniature Glass Sculpture - Rose with Red Tint Delicate glass ruby-tinted rose sculpture. The rose bud is ruby red glass and the stem, leaves, and base are carved clear cut glass. This "I love you" rose is 1 1/2" x 1" x 6" high. Item:31898 (Regularly $27.95) SALE! $22.95 Cut Glass Single Rose Bud Sculpture The one you love will appreciate this single rose, the symbol of everlasting love. Captured in stunning cut glass, this romantic rose truly does say "I love you." Rose sculpture is 2" x 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" long. Item:28394 (Regularly $23.95) SALE! $17.95 - Gift Ideas for Women - Romantic Bath Items - Floating Candles, Scented Soaps, Luxury Bath Sets Floating Rose Candles - 18 Peach Roses Designed to float in floral splendor, these three dainty rose candles have a lovely peach hue. 2 3/4" diameter. Sold as 6 boxes of 3. Item:32357 (Regularly $23.95) SALE! $18.95 Red Roses & Red Hearts Floating Candles - Set of 4 An alluring set of floating candles to evoke love and passion. Two red roses and two red hearts--perfect for a romantic evening! Each 2 1/2" diameter x 1" high. Set of 4 candles. Item:33083 $7.95 Herb Garden Ginger Therapy Bath Gift Set in Basket Surrender to a luxurious bath experience with this "Herb Garden Ginger-Therapy" bath set. Shower gel, lotion, soap, bath salts, sponge and massage tool are all contained in a gift basket. 9 5/8" diameter x 8 1/2" high. Item:34185 (Regularly $24.95) SALE! $19.95 6-Piece Wood Bucket Bath Set Treat the teenage girl on your gift list to a luxurious bath with this 6-piece bath set. Comes in a charming wooden bucket, and includes two loofahs, nail brush, hair brush, and mirror. 6-piece set. Bucket: 5 3/4". Item:28061 $12.95 More Romantic Gift Ideas for Her: Luxury Bath Sets for Women - More Affordable "I Love You" Gifts for Women - Romantic Sentimental Gifts That Say: "I'm Sorry" "Love Poem" with Flowers Candle - Rose Scent The sentiment of Love is offered on this rose-scented candle which is embedded with attractive dried flowers. 3 1/2" diameter, 5 1/4" high. Item:30451 (Regularly $9.95) SALE! $7.95 Musical "Love Book" Sculpture with Stand The essence of love is presented on this musical, keepsake "book" featuring a sculpted rose and love poem. Comes complete with walnut-colored, wooden stand. Tune: Amazing Grace. 8 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 6 1/2" high. 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LastMinuteGolfer - Father's Day Golf Gift Certificates TOUR TUESDAYS Schedule/ Details VIP MEMBERSHIPS Now Available TELL A FRIEND Win Masters Badges LASTMINUTEGOLFER SPONSORSHIPS Now Available FATHER'S DAY GOLF GIVEAWAY Share Your Favorite "Dad Golfing" Story and Picture Our Favorite Submission Will Win 5,000 Frequent Golfer Yards ! Favorite Submission Winners! Um, Dad... You Mean He's Not a Real Tiger?? Dad on Ice Teachers of the Game Growing Up a Golfer We are proud to present the favorite submission winners of our first annual Father's Day Golf Giveaway . Thank you to everyone that submitted their "Dad Golfing" stories. We hope you enjoy these as much as we did. -Rick Hargett LastMinuteGolfer.com It's Never Too Late to Reward DAD! We have Golf Gift Certificates available in many of our markets. Please click on your city below to buy Dad golf this year and save up to 25%! ATLANTA CHARLOTTE DETROIT JACKSONVILLE RALEIGH SEATTLE Last Minute? Our Golf Gift Certificates can be printed or sent via email !! DADS - Be sure and drop the hint that a golf gift certificate would make the perfect gift. DAD GOLFING STORIES - PAGE 1 Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 A Young Golfers' Prayer When I took my 4 year old grandson on his first golf outing, we had a grand time playing his ball beside mine after we each hit. We practiced on the putting green (the little course) and rode the cart on the big course. That evening when I put him down to bed and had him say his prayers the normal prayer was modified somewhat to include the day's activities. Here is the modified prayer. Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep, the golf ball on the tee. Thy love be with me through the night And keep me safe till mornings light to ride the cart. Larry Kappel Grandfather of Micah Kappel (now 5+) LMG Comment: I'm sure many of us have said our own little prayer on the course! Teachers of the Game Favorite Submission Winner - 1,000 Frequent Golfer Yards ! I don't have a favorite story, just a favorite experience with those that led me to this game and the lessons it teaches to all those that take it seriously. Two photos of the men that introduced me to golf are attached - they are George R. Tolar, my father, and George H. Tolar, my grandfather. Like so many fathers have done, my Dad had his old clubs cut down for my first set of "sticks" as he often calls them. I was around 11 years old. However, my father was not the teacher my grandfather was back then, so it was my grandfather that taught me the game during countless rounds on a short cut cow pasture called Red Oak Country Club in Red Oak, Texas. Twenty five years have passed since I took up the game, and I often wish I was a better golfer - or at least as good as my grandfather tried to teach me to be. But he was there to experience my first par, my first birdie, and my first sub-90 round. In turn, I received a lifetime of memories, timeless lessons, and experiences that will always be treasured. I can't stand over a putt without conjuring up that simple statement uttered by my grandfather so many times, "You can't make it if you don't get it there." They don't roll short very often because of that phrase echoing in my head. I snapped these photos in 2001 on the 17th hole of that old cow pasture course in Texas. My father is now 63 and my grandfather 87 - I knew this outing of just the three of us was something special. In fact it was, as the failing health of my grandfather has kept him off the course for quite some time. This was the last time we played the game together. Without their support, instruction, and time, I would not have such an appreciation for the game or the memories I carry with me every time I get my "sticks" and head out for the course. They are great fathers, teachers and friends. Bryan Tolar Douglasville, GA Father Figure I'm not sure if this will count as a true "Dad Golfing" story, but the person who truly introduced me to the game I have grown to love and could not live without was my "father figure" growing up. Because of a somewhat complicated family situation, I grew up with an absent father figure at home. My Uncle Tom gave me my first set of clubs. They were a set of Wilson clubs that his father had passed down to him. After about a month with my new clubs and some plastic practice balls, my Uncle Tom took me golfing at Pine Valley Golf Course. This was a 9 hole course in central Wisconsin with lots of pine trees. You didn't make tee times, you just showed up and put your ball in the rack. I remember using an orange ball, so it would be easier to see when our turn was up. I had really never taken a full swing with a real golf ball until I stepped up to that first tee. I didn't know much about golf etiquette and I was so new to the game that I wasn't even nervous off the first tee. I think I might have actually swung and missed on my first attempt, but I'll never forget the feeling I had of hitting my first golf ball off the first tee at Pine Valley. I was hooked! That day was a long one for me and probably even longer for my Uncle. I must have easily lost a dozen golf balls. My Uncle currently is about a 5 handicapper and probably was a 9 when he played with me that day. I can truly appreciate what he did for me now more than ever as I have taken my 12 year old son out to the course with me from time to time. He never harped on me or told me what I was doing wrong. He just let me play and offered encouraging words when I needed them most. I'm a 14 handicapper now and long for the day I break 80. I owe it all to my Uncle Tom who played Dad to me from time to time and gave me a gift that has lasted a lifetime. Pictured from left to right: My cousin Bill, my brother-in-law Randy, Uncle Tom, and me (Matt Vangalis), on a brisk Tallahassee morning of the Seminole Golf Course. Matt Vangalis Atlanta LastMinuteGolfer Member Dad on Ice Favorite Submission Winner - 1,000 Frequent Golfer Yards ! I did not have a camera, but wish I did. It was early in the year and my Dad, brother and myself went to do 18 at Pebble Creek on 10 mile in South Lyon. If I remember the holes, it was the third hole is a par 3, with a fence on the left and a walkway on the right. There is water all in front of the tee box to the green. Close to the green and on the left side of the water, still had ice in the water. Well dad hits his first shot about 10-15 yards short of the green. And it lands on the ice, so naturally he hits a mulligan, to about the same spot. As we start walking up the path my brother and I notice dad going down the left side. As we approach the green, we look back and there is dad on the ice practicing hitting ball off the ice. He says well how do I know what its like hitting off ice if I don't practice first. First he picks up a few balls that some people were smart enough not to go get on the ice. Then he hits a few and then steps up to his ball. Before his club even hit the ice, down through he went. He throws his hands out and his club. Kicks his feet up onto the ice and rolls on the ice a few feet, then gets up. First we ask if he is ok, once he says yes, my brother and I start laughing so hard. Then there is two guys waiting to tee off in the box and they shout "if you are going swimming mind if we play through", that just starts the laughing all over again. Well we just pick up our balls and move on to the next hole. Dad sits down and empties the water out of his shoes and rings his socks. We ask if he wants to call it a day? And he says no he'll dry. So the next few holes he squished along and we all finished our 18. It was a classic day. Now we usually ask if we need to bring him a floatation device when we go golfing. Scott Burek Detroit LastMinuteGolfer Member My dads name is Rick Burek Stories Continued on Page 2 2005 Last Minute Tee Times, Inc. All Rights Reserved -- Legal --

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Top Teacher Gifts PREGNANCY & BIRTH BABY TODDLER PRESCHOOL SCHOOL-AGE PRETEEN TEEN BEHAVIOUR & DEVELOPMENT FOOD & NUTRITION HEALTH, CARE & SAFETY EDUCATION Preschool School-age Preteen General Education Subject by Subject All About Reading The Forums PARTIES, CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES LIFE AS A PARENT templatedata\content\html\data\2003\02\20030206_091138_3792 -- templatedata\content\html\data\2003\09\20030912_170127_1844 -- templatedata\content\html\data\2003\04\20030422_145850_3856 -- templatedata\content\html\data\2003\02\20030206_091214_1528 -- General Education templatedata\content\html\data\2003\06\20030612_130612_2192 -- Amy Baskin Top Teacher Gifts -- Show your appreciation with these tokens that score high marks -- Top Teacher Gifts Show your appreciation with these tokens that score high marks By Amy Baskin • Homemade and homegrown • A way with words • Getting creative • Insider tips on gifts • Great Teacher Gifts • Edible Gifts for Teacher • Gifts Teachers Appreciate Most Some teacher gifts are unforgettable. One morning when former grade-seven teacher Jim Blomfield entered his classroom in Kitchener, Ont., he found it reeking of alcohol. A student clutching a dripping gym bag said: “I brought a bottle of wine for you, sir, but it broke.” Blomfield’s pupil learned first-hand how difficult it is to find the perfect present for a teacher. Of course, teachers don’t expect gifts, but many of us want to acknowledge their hard work. So Today’s Parent asked teachers what tokens they really love receiving. As the end of the school year fast approaches, here’s how to avoid making a gift gaffe: Homemade and Homegrown Foodie teachers relish home-baked and freezable goodies such as banana bread . Others are not as enthusiastic. Says one educator, “It depends on whose clean hands do the baking!” Alternatively, your child can make a date with the teacher and bring in a basket lunch. Try make-your-own sandwiches — pack deli-sliced cheeses and meats, crusty rolls, fresh fruit and juice . Teachers with green thumbs also appreciate the personal touch. “One year I received a potentilla plant from a student,” says grade-five/six teacher Mike Anderson of Fergus, Ont. “I was really impressed that she had remembered I was starting a new garden.” Gourmet goodie. Little chefs love to scoop, pour and measure out the ingredients for this attractive and healthy gift. Buy a 2 cup (500 mL) Mason or screw-top jar. Add ½ cup (100 mL) small pasta, like shells or fusilli. Using a funnel (or a rolled-up cone of paper), pour in ¼ cup (50 mL) each of green split peas, yellow split peas, red lentils and barley — in that order. Let your child pat each layer gently with a gloved hand to flatten. In a small sandwich bag, place two vegetable bouillon cubes, 2 tbsp (30 mL) each of parsley flakes and dried onion flakes, ½ tsp (2 mL) each of thyme and pepper. Screw the lid on the jar and decorate both with stickers and indelible markers. Place in a basket along with the sandwich bag and a 28 oz (793 g) can of diced tomatoes. Write or type instructions on a small card: “In a large soup pot, combine contents of jar (except for pasta), can of diced tomatoes and 7 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer. Add contents of spice bag. Continue simmering for about 1 hour and when there’s about a half-hour to go, add pasta. Enjoy!” Punch a hole in the card, thread a ribbon through and tie it around the lid of the jar. Next Page: A way with words Originally published in Today's Parent, June 2005 templatedata\content\article\data\2005\04\20050426_112134_2108 -- NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: PROVINCE: Select a Province Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Nunavut Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon Territory POSTAL CODE: (Please omit spaces) EMAIL: Clickhere to view our e-mail policy Please click here for non-Canadian or Giftsubscriptions . templatedata\content\html\data\2004\08\20040831_163337_5860 -- How do you keep your family active in the winter months templatedata\content\html\data\2003\02\20030203_145618_1976 -- Contact Us | Who We Are | Privacy | Press Room | Advertise Info | Advertiser Spotlight | User Survey This site is best viewed with Internet Explorer 5.0+ on a Windows operating system, all other browsers and platforms are not fully supported ©1996-2005