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Take a Great Photo
Taking photos of your families is something we do all the time. I have over 1000 photos of my daughter's first two years of life! Even after all that practice, I could still use a few pointers!
Take a Great Photo Photographs are an important way to preserve special memories and document events in the life of a family. Following are some tips to help you get the most out of your camera:
1. You never know when a good photo opportunity will arise. You are at the park and your child learns how to climb the monkey bars all by himself. Or you are at lunch with a friend and Junior decides to kiss the waitress. Photo opportunities pop up when you least expect them! Be prepared by keeping your camera and a spare roll of film with you all the time. If you can't do that, invest in a small disposable camera to keep in your purse or diaper bag for those surprise moments.
Obama catches Clinton in race for superdelegates Sen. Barack Obama has tied Sen. Hillary Clinton in the race for superdelegates, according to CNN's latest count. Obama today picked up the backing of California superdelegate Crystal Strait of the Young Democrats of America. The Democrats next face off Tuesday in West Virginia, where Clinton leads in polls. Sunday May 11th, 1:39 PM
Red Cross relief boat sinks in Myanmar A Red Cross boat delivering supplies to help 1,000 victims of last weekend's cyclone sank today when it hit debris in the Irrawaddy Delta region, as the U.S. prepared to deliver relief supplies to Myanmar. Sunday May 11th, 9:33 AM
U.S. official: Too early to expect Sadr City truce A U.S. military official said Sunday it was "premature" to conclude there will be a truce between the Iraqi government and Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's movement, despite word from both sides that a cease-fire agreement was reached. Sunday May 11th, 2:15 PM
Toll climbs as storms sweep several states Residents in three Midwestern states spent Mother's Day sifting through the wreckage of their homes, trying to recover from powerful storms that killed at least 22 people. Sunday May 11th, 1:34 PM
Food from NPR
Saving Endangered Species One Mouthful at a Time Conservation scientist Gary Nabhan says the best way to recover some of America's at-risk species is to eat them. He documents lost and threatened foods in his new book, Renewing America's Food Traditions. Sunday May 11th, 1:45 PM
Zingerman's: Not Your Grandfather's Deli In 1982, Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig opened Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor, Mich. After 26 years, they have built an empire called Zingerman's Community of Businesses that Inc. magazine called "The Coolest Small Company in America." On Friday, Oprah Winfrey rated a sandwich from Zingerman's an amazing 11 out of 5. Sunday May 11th, 8:32 AM
Is It Better to Eat Locally or Eat Differently? When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, what you eat may be more important than where your food comes from. A new study finds that replacing red meat and dairy products with chicken, fish or vegetables could have the same impact as shifting to an entirely locally-grown diet. Friday May 9th, 6:00 AM
France Plans Lucrative Champagne Expansion A century-old law restricted champagne production to 370 villages in northeastern France, but with demand now outstripping supply, the official body that determines wine laws is admitting 40 more communities — a lucrative move for those joining the exclusive club of champagne producers. Friday May 9th, 3:43 AM
So a 'Times' Critic Walks into a T.G.I. Friday's ... The New York Times sent critics to review chain restaurants this week. David Corcoran reveals what they found, while blogger Ezra Klein describes the conceit as an exercise in contempt for middle America. Thursday May 8th, 5:29 AM
Today's Latest from Entertainment Weekly
20 movies to watch with Mom Between all the hugging and eating, here are DVDs perfect for watching together. Plus: five to avoid
The smartest Survivors ever With the current season wrapping up, we look back at the 14 players who took 'outwit' to heart
Josh Brolin on playing Bush The star of ''W'' talks about getting into character for Oliver Stone's already controversial biopic
G.I. Joe: We rate the cast! Sneak a peek at Sienna Miller and other major players in one of 2009's most anticipated movies
16 great 'Simpsons' guest stars With the season finale on tonight, we look back at the animated series' finest visiting voices
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