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August 2009

08/30/09

Books, Etcetera with Lynn Carey: John Irving

Last Night in Twisted River is one of the New England novelist's best.

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Diablo's Week in Review August 22-29, 2009

08/29/09

Diablo's Week in Review August 22-29, 2009

Girl, kidnapped at 11 found alive in Contra Costa County after 18 years, but the horror mounts in the case; foster parents of missing boy are arrested in his death; and NUMMI plant to close.

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08/25/09

Parenting from the Heart: Teaching Children to Conquer Fear

Helping children to find courage helps build their sense of security.

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Smiles All Around

08/19/09

Smiles All Around

Spontaneous Smiley and Operation Smile team up to help repair facial deformities worldwide.

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08/17/09

Parenting from the Heart: Resolving Conflict Through Collaboration, Compromise

Learning to express problems and handle conflicts in productive ways helps us function better into adulthood.

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08/16/09

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Ron Shoop

Some promising upcoming releases from Random House.

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Diablo's Week in Review August 8-15, 2009

08/15/09

Diablo's Week in Review August 8-15, 2009

BART workers set to strike and BART riders prepare to cope, toll plaza shooting suspect arrested, Livermore woman competes to be Top Model, and East Bay economy might be on the mend.

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08/11/09

Parenting from the Heart: The Fine Art of Saying Hello

Use positive reinforcement and gentle reminders to help children learn proper social greetings.

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08/09/09

Books, Etcetera with Lynn Carey: Andrew Sean Greer

Author of "The Confessions of Max Tivoli" coming to Rakestraw Books in Danville Tuesday.

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08/08/09

Diablo's Week in Review August 1-8, 2009

Jason Giambi's return to the A's ends prematurely, Tasering of A's fan ignites national debate, and Walnut Creek's Neiman Marcus controversy heading toward ballot.

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08/03/09

Parenting from the Heart: Dad and Mom as Superheroes

Help children see role models as givers rather than harmers.

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Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Summer Reads

08/02/09

Books, Etc. with Lynn Carey: Summer Reads

Lynn gives her top three "beach reads" for the summer.

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07/31/09

Diablo's Week in Review July 25-August 1, 2009

California might still close Mount Diablo State Park, no BART strike, bank robber turns in loot to priest, MC Hammer cousin arrested in Livermore rape, and Oakland pot activists want to legalize, tax recreational marijuana.

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