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Karen Latimer

Karen is a Family Doctor, mom of five and founder of Tips From Town.

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WORLD: Female Journalists Receive Bomb Threats

In response to columns written by two female journalists in the UK about online abuse of women, the journalists first received rape threats and then bomb threats. These threats were made on Twitter — go ahead, you can chuckle. What is wrong with people?? Why can’t I keep my opinion out of the news?

Complete the Party with a Speaker Cooler

Looking for a great, fun gift for any music lover -- young or old? "Great for anything you want to keep cold." (Email us if you know the name of the movie.)

Let Two Kids Listen at Once

If they were good enough for Rob and Demi or Danny and Debbie for all you About Last Night fans, they are good enough for me.

iTunes Best Of Sale — $6.99

Does your iPod need an update? Now is a great time to refresh with some of rock's classics.

NATIONAL: Teenager Held Captive in a Box on Marijuana Farm

Yes, you read the headline correctly. If true, it is exactly as horrible as it sounds. Two men allegedly put a 15 year old girl in a small, locker type metal box as some sort of punishment or attempt at achieving submissiveness. The victim claimed this happened twice for a total of about 3 days. […]

WORLD: American Tourist in Thailand Killed

Bobby Ray Carter, 51 got on stage with a band in a bar in Thailand. He sang with the band, a fun feature advertised on the bar’s promotional material, and then refused to get off the stage. A fight ensued in the parking lot and the band members stabbed and killed Carter and injured his […]

Office and Storage in One

Are you looking for a place to put your computer and all the kids' papers, yet don't have a ton of room? Maybe your kids are driving you crazy with their laptops on the kitchen table. Check out these leaning shelves.

Weekend Bag – On sale + 30% off

Have you been packing in old duffel bags all summer? Trade up for this gorgeous weekend bag. Originally $155. Yours for about $88 if you act soon.

College Trunk — Best Price Around

Here's a great deal for a college bound student, or one planning on college in the next couple of years. Combines storage, utility and packing in one.

Books at a Bargain

Back to school clothes, pencils and backpacks are all really important, but not nearly as important as great books. Check these out ... great classics at great prices.

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