Poll: Overdue Library Books

Just seeded a story about overdue library books returned after 51 years. What's the longest it's taken for you to return library books?

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Mommas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Skate Boarders

My son dislocated and broke his ankle Thursday afternoon while skate boarding. Three breaks to both bones. He had to have orthopedic surgery and is on cructhes for at least six weeks. Mommas, don't let your babies grow up to be skate boarders!

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Overdue Library Books Returned Half-Century Late

A high school librarian in Phoenix says a former student at the school returned two overdue books checked out 51 years ago along with a $1,000 money order to cover the fines.

Stowaway cat Pharaoh survives two-week voyage to Britain from Egypt

Pharoah the cat has survived after stowing away in a container on a merchant ship that arrived at the British port of Felixstowe after a 3,000 mile journey from Egypt.

Fall Colors in Southwest Missouri

This has been one of the most colorful fall seaons ever in southwest Missouri.

The Grieving Process of Losing a Breast to Cancer

"Grief" is defined in the dictionary as deep mental anguish caused by affliction or loss. When a woman is told by her doctor that she will lose a breast due to cancer, she goes through many phases of grief.

Pythian Castle Recognized on National Registry of Historic Places

One of Springfield, Missouri's, landmarks, Pythian Castle, has been listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. This designation came after a long application process which uncovered some unknown history of the castle.

Do it Yourself? 14 Silly (and Scary) Vehicle Modifications

We've all seen the car driving down the street with a garbage bag duct taped over a broken window. As dangerous (and hilarious) as that may be, it is by no means the limit of amateur automotive engineering ingenuity.

'Whatever' voted most annoying word

"Whatever" has been voted the most annoying word in American English.

Fall foliage Tips in Missouri

Driving tours in the Missouri Ozarks are filled with the color variations of 140 different species of trees. The fall color season stretches out for weeks because of that timber variety.

Irish children told to bring loo roll to school to save costs

Children at an Irish primary school have been asked to bring their own lavatory roll in order to help save money.

MoD 'how to stop leaks' document is leaked

A Ministry of Defence document giving advice on how to stop documents leaking onto the internet has been leaked onto the internet.

Jack the Ripper's identity finally uncovered?

An historian has claimed to have discovered the real identity of Jack the Ripper and believes the notorious Whitechapel murderer was also responsible for killing two more women.

How to Feed Twitter Tweets to Your Facebook Status Updates

1. Sign into your Twitter account. 2. Click Settings on top right of screen. 3. Click You can also add Twitter to your site here. 4. Select the Facebook widget. 5. Click Facebook Application. 6. Click Install Twitter in Facebook. 7. After Facebook loads, click Allow. 8.

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How to Drive Readers to Your Newsvine Column or Blog with Twitter

1. If you don't already have a Twitter account, set one up at www.twitter.com. 2. Set up a free TwitterFeed account at www.twitterfeed.com.

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Space telescope captures galaxy giving birth to stars

A space telescope has pictured the galaxy forging a new generation of stars.

Hotel offers 'Conception Credit' to amorous couples

A romantic resort on the Caribbean island of Aruba is offering couples a $300 (£180) discount if they conceive a child during their stay.

Monday accidents blamed on hangovers

More domestic accidents happen on a Monday as people recover from heavy weekend of drinking or staying up late, according to new research.

Memory Lane Leads to Fassnight Park

I had the pleasure to visit Fassnight Park in Springfield, Mo. this weekend for the first time in over 30 years and let me tell you it was like I had returned to my childhood.

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Honey Heaven ~ A Honey of a Place to Eat!

After visiting the Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park and the Butterfly House, we went to lunch at the most wonderful place called the Honey Heaven. Let me tell you it is appropriately named as it was a honey of a place to eat!

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Walking in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park

This is the second in a series of articles I'm publishing today, the first one was Dancing Butterflies and the third one will be about the restaurant we visited for lunch.

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Dancing Butterflies!

This weekend WordsPerSWade, Lilyrose who is my Sister, and I went on an adventure to a Butterfly House located in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park in Springfield, Mo. Let me tell you it is a very magical place!

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Experts Confused by Tourism Budget Cuts in Missouri

One of Missouri's biggest industries takes a huge hit.

Old Cars, Flowers, and the Sky!

I've been trying to get a little more active of late by walking around the neighborhood. Seems as though there is always something to capture in a photo everywhere I go.

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Missouri's Oldest Woman Turns 112

Birthdays are no new thing to one Missouri lady.

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