Category Archives: August 2012

Setting The Stage

Seashell Complex ready for 2012 season at Hampton Beach State Park   By Johanna Lyons Hampton Beach  State Park is a 40-acre linear park that occupies 2 miles of the 18-mile New Hampshire seacoast. The area is heavily developed with seasonal … Continue reading

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Doggone Good

By Rodney J. Auth  In the pre-dawn darkness, my wife and I quietly herded our kids to the bathroom and then to their spots in the minivan for an early start to the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. We were … Continue reading

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Defining Clean

Examining ATP-monitoring devices  By Robert Kravitz  In a world where public-health scares are a frequent concern, it is time to consider whether the surfaces in facilities–and most specifically in restrooms–are hygienically clean. Until recently, this has been a difficult question … Continue reading

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The Silent Majority

Don’t let bullies get the best of your kids   By Ron Ciancutti  My daughter was pulled over once for running a red light and the officer asked to see the title and registration. She simply said, “Oh, that’s in a … Continue reading

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Lapping Up The Experience

Dogs-only swim beach provides exercise and socialization  By Desiree Stanfield Forty-five minutes north ofDetroit,Mich., dogs may mistake Orion Oaks Dog Park for heaven. Here, in this 24-acre, fenced, off-leash facility, they can mingle with other four-legged friends and take a … Continue reading

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