Mosquitos, round two
     In some cultures, it is considered a blessing to be bitten by a mosquito. I just made that up, but it seems a good line to start a second week's worth of info about the annoying little bug.
     It would be nice if mosquito bites were considered to be a blessing, since they are found in every part of the world except Antarctica. There are about 170 species of mosquitoes in North America alone. To develop, mosquitoes require an environment of standing water. They can grow in many types of water, including fresh water; salt water marshes; brackish water; or water found in containers, old tires, or tree holes.
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    With the ever-increasing abuse of methamphetamine in Northeast Colorado, urgent phone calls from family and friends requesting inpatient treatment for loved ones suffering from drug dependence continue to rise as well. Callers are routinely disappointed by the responses they receive; given the destruction that the drug has caused on their special person's life, surely treatment would be readily available.
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    Have you ever thought of being a family child care provider? As more and more parents enter the work force, the need for quality child care continues to grow. One of the most widely used forms of child care is the family child care home. Right now is a good time to become a child care provider as Northeast Colorado has a great need for high quality child care programs.
     With your very own licensed family child care business you can invest in your children's future; build lasting memories; stay home with your infant, toddler or preschooler; be home when your children come home from school; help your children with their homework and school projects; work your vacations around your spouse's work schedule; and earn extra money to pay bills or spoil your children.
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    Child recommends rest,
    fluids and being 'regular'
     Fair week started off with a bang and so true to form, so did allergy issues. What started as a sore throat led to losing my voice and I still haven't learned how to just let my voice rest.
     One of my favorite parts of the Chase County Fair is connecting with people you so seldom see otherwise, locals as well as those who
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