World's first pregnant man mows his lawn just weeks before giving birth

"Keeping the lawn in tip-top shape is a matter of pride for many men and bearded transsexual Thomas Beatie is no different - despite being seven months' pregnant.Sporting a T-shirt with the logo of his company...

Earning Points with Mom and Dad

The article below discusses a website that allows parents to assign online reward points to kids in exchange for real-world chores. Sounds like a great deal for parents, but not necessarily a useful lesson in the...

Men who do housework may get more sex

"NEW YORK - American men still don't pull their weight when it comes to housework and child care, but collectively they're not the slackers they used to be. The average dad has gradually been getting better about picking himself up off the sofa and pitching in, according to a...

Houseworking men have more sex

It's no secret that if you have to clear a path to the bed, you'll rarely share it."NEW YORK (AP) — American men still don't pull their weight when it comes to housework and child care, but collectively they're not...

Women still do most of the dishes: census

I recently read an article that pointed out an interesting double standard.  Men who are handy in the kitchen are often perceived as cultured and arty, whereas domestically dexterous women are more likely to be...

Key to a good marriage? Share housework-AP

According to a Pew Research Center survey on parenting and marriage, having kids is considered less of a factor for a successful marriage than it was once thought.  Instead, the study found that couples now rate...

Easy tips for a healthy PC

Speed up your hard drive, back up your drivers, and double-check your security precautions--all for free. You can probably think of a dozen things to do today, sure, and your boss probably has a dozen more for you. I'm going to add to the list and suggest some maintenance...

Big brother watches flocks online

"Poultry farmers are using the latest ultra mobile computers to play big brother on their flocks and allow Northern Ireland's biggest poultry company to count its chickens. Recording is second nature to most poultry farmers. The daily round of chores often includes jotting...

Anxious Parents, It's a worrisome trend

When I was a kid, if it wasn't a school day or a soccer weekend I was off in the woods with my dog or with my neighborhood friends. My family lived on a forested hill on the outskirts of town—exactly the kind of place an adventurous kid would want to grow up. There...

Nigerian teen to take zero-gravity trip

"Nigerian teen Stella Felix rises at 5 a.m. to do chores and then walks nearly an hour to school. She has to share textbooks with schoolmates because her parents can't afford to buy them and does homework by candlelight. On Saturday, Felix will soar above all that from the...

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