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Karen Goldberg Goff has been a reporter at The Washington Times since 1992. She currently writes feature-length stories on a variety of topics, including family issues, pop culture, health, food and technology.
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Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009
The "lipstick indicator," a term coined in the wake of the 2001 terror attacks, has been a bellwether of amateur economic forecasting. Sure, the economy may be suffering, but an $18 lipstick is still affordable.
Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Not because of the holiday season and all the traditions and good cheer that go along with it. For busy parents, this is one of the few times on the calendar that is blissfully devoid of the usual schedules filling their lives.
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
George Bailey, the lead character in Frank Capra's "It's Wonderful Life," stares at that bridge on Christmas Eve, perhaps sparking the conventional wisdom that the suicide rate rises around Christmastime.
New specialty guides parents
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009
For couples who need help to conceive, the services available have become a confusing array of medical, emotional, financial and - sometimes - legal options.
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009
The era of teen vampire angst, suggestive music videos and conspicuous consumption apparently leaves some longing for the good old days.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Blair sits tall in a saddle that has been used by soldiers since before World War I.
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009
Battling roommates, red-carpet catfights, gluing of hair extensions, scrambles for hot-tub time with the "Bachelor" - we've known for a while that reality-TV contestants have no shame.
Genetics, environment interact to help shape way children turn out
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009
While the nature-vs.-nurture debate has been waged for generations, researchers at the University of Iowa published a study earlier this year arguing that the discussion should be tossed out altogether.
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009
Proponents of "concierge medicine" say it has enabled doctor and patient to return to the more personal and less rushed relationship Americans used to know.
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
At Truckstop Ministries, the call to worship is the chaplain walking through a parking lot inviting anyone to join the group.