National budget 1.18.13
GateHouse News Service National Budget
1/18/13
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STORY IDEA: Fewer Americans claim religions affiliation
http://www.ghnewsroom.com/blog/story-ideas/x1058232528/Story-Idea-Fewer-Americans-claim-religious-affiliation
TRAINING: Additional Inner Circle training offered starting next week
http://www.ghnewsroom.com/top%20stories/x1058232509/Additional-Inner-Circle-2013-training-offered-starting-next-week
BEST OF THE DAY: Henrietta Post photo a hit on Facebook
http://www.ghnewsroom.com/blogs/best-of-the-day/x1058232517/Best-of-the-Day-Henrietta-Post-photo-a-hit-on-Facebook
Niche
KIDZBUZZ: Big cats
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/ghns_pages/x1233668859/Weekly-NIE-page-Big-cats-attack
FEBRUARY FAMILY: Could your family do a "Frugal February" experiment? Plus, a Valentine's dessert recipe and ways to ward off the winter blues
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/ghns_pages/x1922393029/February-Family-magazine-Frugal-February
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SUPER BOWL RECIPES CALLOUT: http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/reader_callouts/x1409895415/Reader-callout-Super-Bowl-recipes
PRO FOOTBALL WEEKLY PAGE: http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/ghns_pages/x1233668110/PFW-weekly-pages-Week-19-1-16-13
PROGRESS EDITION TEMPLATES: http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/ghns_pages/x1146188190/2013-Progress-edition
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WINTER BRIDE: With tips on taking advantage of winter's beauty in photography and venue locales, honeymoon ideas and giving your gown a life after the ceremony
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/ghns_pages/x1146188144/Winter-Bride-2013-Winter-Glamour
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY PAGE: A look at 1963, a milestone year
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/ghns_pages/x2105851447/MLK-1963-Milestone-year
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Lifestyles
HEALTH WATCH: See clearly in 2013 -- GateHouse News Service's weekly Health Watch with tips on eye health, autism and breast cancer education and support.
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/features/x1146192680/Health-Watch-New-year-new-vision-see-clearly-in-2013
SUZETTE STANDRING: Kindness heals - A compassionate attitude - gentle words, a listening ear, and encouragement – is an agent for physical healing, even if the concern is faked, according to a recent Harvard study. Research affirms that old-fashioned kindness is a balm on one’s spirit, and in turn, has measurable effects on the body. By Suzette Martinez Standring, The Patriot Ledger.
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/features/x1146191427/Suzette-Martinez-Standring-Kindness-heals
CAL LORD: Dates of birth, death less important than what came between - I know this sounds morbid, but I am going to ask anyway. Have you thought about writing your obituary? I’m serious. You never know when your time will come. I think we all should be prepared. I’m writing mine today and will continue writing tomorrow and for as long as it takes. By Cal Lord, Norwich, Conn.
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/features/x1058232970/Cal-Lord-Dates-of-birth-death-less-important-than-what-came-between
LOOKING UP: Going far, looking deep - The incredible vastness of the universe is often mentioned, yet it is so hard to visualize. We hear of light years and millions, billions and trillions. For all its immensity, the stars remain as near as your sky above your backyard. Though from the highest mountain, you try and reach out and grasp one of those stars, only air fills your fist. By Peter Becker, Hawley, Pa.
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/features/x1922393496/Looking-Up-Going-far-looking-deep
STORIES FROM FEBRUARY FAMILY:
Heart-healthy tips for the family -- In honor of February, American Heart Month, we’ve compiled information you need to know to get you and your family fit ASAP. By Danielle Braff. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/x1233669082/Heart-healthy-tips-for-the-family
The winter blues -- Winter can be a rough time, especially in northern climates. By Carolyn Sperry. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/health/x1922393523/The-winter-blues
On the fence: Choosing a barrier for your garden or yard -- You’ve spent hours creating the perfect garden. By Randall Stokes. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/home_and_garden/x1922393547/On-the-fence-Choosing-a-barrier-for-your-garden-or-yard
Frugal February -- Eliminating takeout. By Erika Enigk. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/family/x1233669161/Frugal-February
My tasty Valentine -- Lacy, loving messages come in all shapes and sizes on Valentine’s Day. By Margaret Maples. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/food/x1233669168/My-tasty-Valentine
Breaking bread: Potluck club tips and ideas -- Studies reinforce what we already intuitively know: Sharing food or dining together strengthens our connections and makes us healthier human beings. By Nancy Vienneau. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/x1233669207/Breaking-bread-Potluck-club-tips-and-ideas
Old-fashioned fun -- Marbles is a sport that’s been around for decades, but it’s new for each generation of youngsters who want to learn how to knuckle down and try their hand at various marble games. By Carol Crupper. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/x1233669220/Old-fashioned-fun
Sleep tips for asthma sufferers -- Does the very notion of “a long winter’s nap” sound out of the question? By Jennifer Larson. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle/family/x1233669241/Sleep-tips-for-asthma-sufferers
More in health and family at http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/lifestyle
Entertainment
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: The Readers’ Writers: NYT and USA Today bestselling author Rosalind Noonan - Rosalind Noonan has a firm foothold on becoming one of the finest authors of family drama and suspense. One of five children raised in an Irish family, she has traveled Europe and worked as a senior editor for Simon and Schuster. Today, she resides with her NYPD-retired husband and her children in Oregon. By DA Kentner, Freeport, Ill.
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/entertainment/x1146189664/The-Readers-Writers-NYT-and-USA-Today-bestselling-author-Rosalind-Noonan
FARR SIDE: Illness can't tarnish Golden Globes - The Red Carpet at Sunday night’s 70th annual Golden Globes was more like a “Who’s Flu” instead of a “Who’s Who” of Hollywood. Some stars, like Jennifer Lawrence, refused to shake interviewers’ hands, saying she didn’t want to spread germs. By David T. Farr, Sturgis, Mich.
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/entertainment/x1146193602/The-Farr-Side-Illness-cant-tarnish-Golden-Globes
More in music and movies at http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/entertainment
Opinion
GRANLUND CARTOON: Lance Armstrong and Oprah. By Dave Granlund, GHNS.
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/opinions/x1146193768/Granlund-cartoon-Lance-Armstrong-and-Oprah
GRANLUND CARTOON: Obama inauguration with MLK and Abe. By Dave Granlund, GHNS.
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/opinions/cartoons/x1146193748/Granlund-cartoon-Obama-inauguration-with-MLK-and-Abe
LICCAR CARTOON: Coke and the food police. By Joe Liccar, Independence, Mo.
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/opinions/cartoons/x1146193746/Liccar-cartoon-Coke-and-the-food-police
Maddocks: A.I.G. reconsidering whether it had any role in 2008 financial collapse -- Less than a week after declining to join a lawsuit against the federal government over its $182 billion financial crisis bailout, the American International Group says it is now questioning whether the company played any sort of role at all in the financial collapse. By Philip Maddocks, Natick, MA. http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/opinions/x1631905204/Maddocks-A-I-G-reconsidering-whether-it-had-any-role-in-2008-financial-collapse
More in columns and cartoons at http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/opinions
Business
ERIC P BLOOM: Be skeptical and engaged, not cynical - it fosters innovation - As the manager of a busy department with too much to do and not enough people to do it, it’s easy to simply say no and walk away when a member of your staff suggests an idea for a new project, process improvement or potential opportunity. The problem with this approach is that it sends the wrong message to the members of your staff. I’m not saying here that you should do every idea that your staff suggests, that would be impossible and, quite frankly, odds are that not all of the staff suggestions would be worth doing. What I am suggesting is that you do the following. By Eric P. Bloom, GHNS.
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/news/x1146190880/Eric-P-Bloom-Be-skeptical-and-engaged-not-cynical-it-fosters-innovation
More in tech and finance at http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/news/business
Sports
PAUL JANNACE: Falcons still fighting for respect - The Atlanta Falcons have suddenly become the NFL’s Rodney Dangerfield. By Paul Jannace, Wellsville, NY.
http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/ebyline/sports/x1503802667/Paul-Jannace-Falcons-still-fighting-for-respect
More in NFL and outdoors at http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/sports