How to properly exercise your dog in winter

Does your terrier run for cover the minute you pick up his leash? Is your spaniel afraid of snow and ice? You might need to take some extra time to make sure your pet gets the exercise and stimulation he needs during the cold winter months. Here's how:

http://www.helium.com/items/1354038-how-to-exercise-your-dog-in-winter

Rare Clarkson's disease isolates patients

There are only about 100 cases in the United States and 200,000 in the world. It's a rare and somewhat bizarre disease that makes its sufferers feel isolated. Read about it here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1469655/rare_clarksons_disease_makes_patients.html?cat=70

Maryland leads the nation in 2008 AP pass rate

It's hard to talk to any high school students these days who aren't taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses or who have friends who are. Some of then enroll in several of these heavy-duty classes at the same time, in search of college credit before setting foot on campus.

Maryland's class of 2008 led the pack as far as the highest pass rate in the country:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1465098/maryland_students_lead_nation_in_ap.html?cat=4

How to keep your daughter from growing up too fast

She's transfixed by the thongs in Macy's and already has a favorite shade of lipstick. She wants her hair styled like Hannah Montana's, and she's only six years old. Here are some helpful tips to keep your young daughter from growing up too fast:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1444687/how_to_keep_your_firstgrade_daughter.html?cat=25