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WHEN I was a mom of school-going kids this time of year was always a little bittersweet. The long lazy days of summer were still here and the house was full of their friends and there was no routine to stick to. But, as our back-to-school and food fe

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THERE was a time when she’d spend her days rushing around, trying to balance the demands of work with running a home and raising kids. But then something happened that made Ronellé Foster take stock of her life: she found out she had cancer – and des

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BY TOM BOWER HarperCollins It’s safe to say that investigative journalist Tom Bower isn’t a fan of the Beckhams. In this book he doesn’t pull any punches, painting David as a money-hungry, mediocre footballer, cheater, liar and tax-dodging show pony

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Find the outline of the cat: 6.Get the kitty to the ball of yarn: 4. Find the cats’ tails: 1-C, 2-D, 3-E, 4-B, 5-A. Get the cats to the balls of yarn: A-3, B-2, C-1. Find the shadows: 1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A. Get the cats to their bowls: A-2, B-3, C-1.■

When SHILOH JOLIE was born, bets were rolling in on whether she’d look more like dad BRAD PITT or mom Angelina Jolie. At 18, with her blonde hair and blue eyes, she’s definitely leaning to Brad’s genetic side. Back to the Future actress LEA THOMPSON

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