Building a “Learning Healthcare System” for Cancer Research and Care

I can go to the Treasury Department’s website and find out with certainty what the national debt is to the penny, today. I can go to any ATM, withdraw money from my own account, and get an immediate balance. And with a few touches on an iPhone, I can identify my exact location anywhere in the States, search for restaurants within a half-mile radius, have a meal, and submit my review of the restaurant afterwards

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Building a “Learning Healthcare System” for Cancer Research and Care

 Top 10 Stretching and Flexibility Products

The jury may still be out as to whether stretching actually prevents injuries and/or improves athletic performance but one thing is for sure – it feels good.  And for increasing flexibility, there’s nothing like a good stretch. Want to increase your flexibility?  Here are some products designed to help you  get your best stretch

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 Gifts for an Eco-Conscious Mama

In today’s society, many companies are catching the wave of eco-friendliness by generating goods that appease the ever-changing consumer. Flourishing their children with green products, clothing and toys, eco-conscious mamas often make choices for their babies that reflect their commitment to protect the planet as well.

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 This Time It's Personal

When asked why he came out of retirement , Lance named a single reason: to make the fight against cancer a global priority. Lance has used the public stage of the Tour de France to increase international awareness about the cancer fight

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 How to Decide Between Giving a Practical Gift or a Frivolous One

Practical or Frivolous? How to Know Which Gift to Buy photo courtesy of voxefx Gifts generally fall into one of two categories: practical or frivolous.

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 Tooth Fairy on the Sony PSP for Our Toothless Wonder!

Little Miss Techie’s first tooth fell out last week and just last night she lost another one! See those bottom front teeth coming in?

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 Race Across America

Competing in this year’s Race Across America was an experience that, for me, involved just about every conceivable human emotion and condition: Joy and sadness; comfort and pain; periods of strength and endurance, punctuated by moments of abject exhaustion when I could not imagine turning the pedals one more time. Race Across America (RAAM) is a 3,000 mile bicycle race from California to Maryland.

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 American Century Championship Benefits LIVESTRONG

For the 5th consecutive year American Century Championship Celebrity Golf Tournament will benefit the foundation. Our very own Doug Ulman will be attending the event and hitting the links with celebs

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 Movie Monday: Whiteout

Over the weekend we watched 2009′s Whiteout and although it wasn’t my favorite thriller of all time, it did have a couple of great, knitted pieces in it!Cable & Fair Isle HatKate Beckinsale as “Carrie”, wearing a Chunky Cabled CardiganRecommeded Knitting:Caron’s Chunky Jacket, by Kelly KlemCropped Cabled JacketCaron’s Crocheted Peruvian Earflap HatCabled Chullo, by Mary Jane MucklestoneHappy

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 Leaving on a Jet Plane with Our Sony PSP

The kids and I are getting ready to embark on a cross country flight to visit my parents in California. Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer are pretty savvy travelers and have racked up a fair amount of miles on their frequent flier cards in their short lifetimes but this trip will be a little different since it is our first solo flight.

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 Make Your Mark. Chalkbot is Back

Along with launching the Nike LIVE STRONG Collection globally last week, our partners at Nike have been hard at work bringing back one of last year’s favorite visitors to the Tour de France. The Chalkbot makes it easy for you to be part of the Tour – sending your message of hope and inspiration to the 28 million people around the world fighting cancer today. Chalkbot follows the great cycling tradition of writing inspirational messages along the course for riders to see.

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 How to Know How Much to Spend on a Gift

How Much Should You Spend on Gifts? (Photo courtesy of Mrskyce) Gift giving can be challenging. Besides picking the perfect gift, it’s important to know how much to spend on the gift

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 My New Blog & Tiny Hatter Party on LarkCrafts.com!

Beginning today, I’ll be blogging every Thurday on the new, Lark Crafts website! Lark is the publisher who put out my books, Pop Goes Crochet, AwareKnits and Craft Corps–the 3 I’m most proud of–so I was thrilled when they asked me to be a part of their new, creative venture.This week I share the details on how to create a Tiny Hatter Party like the one we put together for my daughter and her

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 Advice from Owain's Dad

We recently interviewed a dynamic kid named Owain Weinert , a 9 year old in the midst of fighting leukemia. Owain and his family participated in this year’s Seattle LIVE STRONG Challenge. After interviewing Owain we talked to his parents about what it is like to have a child in treatment and what advice they can offer other parents facing this battle.

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 Join BitMoms to Win Software & Handmade Spa Products!

Even though June was Online Safety Month, there is an ongoing need to know what internet tools are being used in your home and for constant conversations about the risks and rewards of being online in order to keep your family safe. Last month I made a big leap when I decided to take a leave of absence from teaching.

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 Mobility Equipment Buyer’s Guide

Diminished mobility, temporary or otherwise, can be a real show stopper when it comes to your independence.  The reality is, you don’t need to miss another minute of your life because of mobility issues.  Just ask any of the millions of wheelchair, mobility scooter, walker and cane users worldwide.  With the large range of mobility products available today, it would be a shame for anyone capable of using them to sit idly by. Let Allegro help you take control of your life, reduce your pain, improve your safety and lessen your dependence on others with a mobility device. Which Mobility Equipment is Best for You? Canes Canes – Canes are most often used to improve your balance as you walk, or to compensate for an injury or disability.  No longer whittled out of any old tree branch, walking canes have come a long way in their engineering, usability and comfort.     Your cane should be long enough that you don’t have to bend down to use it (save your back!).  You’ll want your elbow to bend at a comfortable angle.

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 Sign Up for LIVESTRONG Challenge San Jose

As Lance takes the fight against cancer to a global stage; over 2,000 participants are expected to hit the streets of San Jose. The LIVE STRONG Challenge San Jose is back for the third year. After a great kick-off to the Challenge series in Seattle, the LIVE STRONG Challenge will make its next stop this weekend in sunny San Jose, CA

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 If I were a teenage boy…

I’d mow the lawn and complete my summer homework packets or spend all of my hard earned allowance to get my hands on a Limited Edition PSP with Rock Band Unplugged. Me and my band would skip the Quickplay and Training and go right to Tour. I wouldn’t choose anything as uncool as Livin’ on a Prayer or anything else from the 80s.

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 Craft Publishing Virtual Event from Lark Books & Etsy!

Hey, all! Check out this great, virtual event that my publisher Lark Books is teaming up to present to you. These are really smart ladies, so you wont wanna miss it! xx, VickieTHE CREATIVE CONNECTION{Presents} “CRAFT Publishing with LARK BOOKS” on Etsy Virtual LabsWednesday, July 7 at 4 p.m.

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 Sony PSP Combines on the Go Reading & Gaming for Summer Fun

Our PSP came preloaded with three following mini (or lite) games that were selected due to age appropriateness for our kids (ages 4 and 6): Supermarket Mania – A game where we have to use the joystick controls to race around the store and keep it stocked with the items our customers want. Pile Up Bakery – A 1 or 2 player game that is really testing my ability to use our PSP because of my inability to pile up sweets as they drop on to the assembly line. Tetris – A classic that is so different than the version I used to play on my college computer back in the day! What additional mini games do you think I should add to my PSP that our 4 and 6 year old would enjoy?

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