John Boyne is the author of modern classic The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, as well as 16 books for adults. His latest novel is Earth, out now. I’m generally at my desk by 8.30am until around 6pm. I rarely work in the evenings. It’s not about how many hours I do, but ending the day feeling that it hasn’t been wasted. I’ll bounce in and out of my office throughout the day; I’ll do an hour, then go and read for a bit before I come back to it.

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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Yes, you can potty train an autistic child. Here are tips to help you when potty training an autistic child and ways to work with nonverbal and nonspeaking children.

Tips for Potty Training an Autistic Child

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. Is someone cutting onions in here or did we just find the most useful kitchen tool of all time on sale? The answer is both! You will cry happy tears after you hear about what the Fullstar Vegetable Chopper and Spiralizer can do. This nifty product, which is currently Amazon's #1 bestselling chopper, is all but guaranteed to cut your meal prep time in half. It effectively allows home chefs to slice, dice, and chop veggies in seconds.

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Christopher Grady, a father and teacher from Toronto, was struggling with anxiety and depression. That's when he started drawing. He describes his early cartoons and illustrations as a journal where he'd chronicle everyday moments from his life as a husband, elementary school teacher, and father to two kids. "I needed...

Heartwarming comics break down complex parenting issues with ease

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Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

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While being an only child has its perks, it also means my parents depend on me to take care of them as they get older. It can be a lot.

As an only child, caring for my aging parents solo is a burden — but it's forced me to get better at asking for help

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. Birthday celebrations are always pretty special, but there are certain years when getting older means so much more. Milestone birthdays, like when you turn 16 or celebrate the big 3-0, are even more meaningful because they usually signify a big change or step in life. Turning 21 is definitely one of those major birthdays, and we've got a bunch of ideas for celebrating to make it a day to remember forever.

40 Fun 21st Birthday Party Ideas to Make Your Day Extra Special

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Parents, do you think your child would be able to survive if they were transported back to the '70s or '80s? Could they live at a time before the digital revolution put a huge chunk of our lives online?These days, everyone has a phone in their pocket, but before then, if you were in public and needed to call someone, you used a pay phone. Can you remember the last time you stuck 50 cents into one and grabbed the grubby handset? According to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, roughly 100,000 pay phones remain in the U.S., down from 2 million in 1999.Do you think a 10-year-old kid would have any idea how to use a payphone in 2022? Would they be able to use a Thomas Guide map to find out how to get somewhere? If they stepped into a time warp and wound up in 1975, could they throw a Led Zeppelin album on the record player at a party?

Parents who grew up in the '70s and '80s remember the experiences that blow their kids' minds

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

The summer is a good time to take stock of how your kids are faring. Are they doing something that excites them? Do they wake up every morning eager to get going? Are they happy?. I did not ask about their grades, because if you answered "yes" to those questions,...

I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults: 4 things they always did when their kids were young

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Skills that kids practice at home can lead to success in the classroom.

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

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Amazon’s Epic Back-To-School Sale Is Here — With Deals Starting at $2

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Have you noticed there’s more hair on your brush after brushing it, that your parting looks wider or that your ponytail feels less substantial than it used to? Once you notice hair thinning, it’s hard not to think about it every time you look in a mirror. In...

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The 20 Most Popular Toys for Kids of All Ages in 2024

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