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The Big Chill 2009

Thanks to everyone who sent it suggestions for the New Year trip to the hills of Provence...also known as, the Big Chill 2009 because my friend's old stone house had ...

Disclosure: The Israeli Connection

twogens | about 11 hours ago

Since I am going to be blogging about the Israel/Palestine conflict and related issues, I feel obligated to disclose my Israeli connection. I have lived in Israel for ove...

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The Fallacy of Disproportionate Response

twogens | about 10 hours ago

It is clear to most observers that the current round of violence in Gaza was initiated by Hamas, the Gazan leadership, and that Israel has a right and obligation to defen...

Living

Whining

Sometimes I just want to give up. Adam got hired back on the 4th. Then they cut the night shift, so they put him on days. So now he's probably going to have to quit o...

Question of the Day

Kerri | 2 days ago

It's that time of year again.... I was at the gym yesterday and it was like a freaking zoo. There are many unwritten and unspoken rules at my gym. But yesterday, there we...

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Don't Forget To Eat Blueberries: They'll Help Your Memory!

veganchick | about 7 hours ago

This morning, while eating breakfast—quick-cook oatmeal made with almond milk, Wyman frozen wild blueberries, cinnamon, and ground flax seeds—I came across this artic...

Well-Being

Are Throwing Temper Tantrums Good for You?

Have you ever just had enough ? You’ve done too many errands, put up with too much crap, maybe you haven’t been sleeping well or maybe you missed lunch, and now you w...

Question of the Day

Kerri | 2 days ago

It's that time of year again.... I was at the gym yesterday and it was like a freaking zoo. There are many unwritten and unspoken rules at my gym. But yesterday, there we...

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We Have Changed

JeanneSparksCarreker | 1 day ago

Twista wonders where the love is, grandparents speak of a friendlier, more respectful day when others could depend on their neighbors, and I even remember a time when I a...

Style

What to wear to the inauguration

They just keep nailing it! Our friends at Omiru.com have assembled the perfect picks to get you through visiting D.C. -- whether you're attending the official festivi...

Facelift In a Glass?

laurieboris | 2 days ago

I was flipping through the news this weekend (just a little pastime of mine) and saw an interview with “celebrity” plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Yagoda. I paused for a...

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Goodbye To Used Toys And Children's Clothing

Gretchen Lancour | about 11 hours ago

On February 10th it becomes illegal to sell children’s used clothing and toys unless the items have been tested for lead and phthalates first. Any used toys or clothing...

Politics

The Era of Good Government?

Today, President-elect Obama made an important economic speech at George Mason University. I think, in his speech, we saw a glimpse of what an Obama administration is...

One of "Sexiest Men Alive" To Be Surgeon General?

laurieboris | about 12 hours ago

Except for a few notable exceptions (who doesn’t remember Jocelyn Elders and her infamous suggestion that teenagers be taught how to masturbate to help prevent teen pre...

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The Fallacy of Disproportionate Response

twogens | about 10 hours ago

It is clear to most observers that the current round of violence in Gaza was initiated by Hamas, the Gazan leadership, and that Israel has a right and obligation to defen...

A&E

Goodbye To Used Toys And Ch...

On February 10th it becomes illegal to sell children’s used clothing and toys unless the items have been tested for lead and phthalates first. Any used toys or clothi...

Here's a Little Slice of Florida

Crayon Marks | 3 days ago

What do children do on January 5th in Florida? Go swimming! ...

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Going on the news tonight

blinkystjames | about 3 hours ago

How many people are reading this blog from the California Bay Area? How many of you have been following Anywhere But Here? If both of these apply to you, then watch the A...

Diversions

Question of the Day

You know that gorgeous golden retriever featured in many pictures on this site? It’s my nephew-dog, Vedder. (You can learn more about him by clicking on the “About Ke...

Bubble Wrap Just Got So Much Better

B The Gossip Girl | 2 days ago

I know that I am not the only person who loves getting boxes in the mail. The best part for me is the bubble wrap that is stuffed in with my goodies. I will sit for hours...

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Old Hair, New Hair

mama bear | 1 day ago

I went to my new favorite hair salon today, and had another fabulous haircut from my new favorite stylist. It is a new salon to me, because I only found it by accident la...

Money & Careers

Stockpiling Secrets: Part 2...

The question has been asked about how to stockpile without losing items to expiration dates. That's one of the tricky parts of stockpiling. You hope and pray you'll n...

Words of Inspiration...

parpornratn | 1 day ago

In this economy, there is no job security anywhere. It’s easier to start your own business than to look for a job. All dedication and hard work you put into your busine...

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Words of Inspiration...

parpornratn | 1 day ago

In this economy, there is no job security anywhere. It’s easier to start your own business than to look for a job. All dedication and hard work you put into your busine...

Family

Disaster Preparedness: Eart...

Yesterday, at the Earthquake Preparedness Seminar at the Embassy, I made my first New Year's resolution in years: to finally get properly prepared for a disaster. I w...

Bubble Wrap Just Got So Much Better

B The Gossip Girl | 2 days ago

I know that I am not the only person who loves getting boxes in the mail. The best part for me is the bubble wrap that is stuffed in with my goodies. I will sit for hours...

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New Year in Barcelona!

angeles | 1 day ago

Oh , yes! You know? Our plans didn't include the idea of visiting my family in Barcelona. What's more, we didn't even plan this trip. After having spent Christmas time wi...

Green

Home Detox

So one of your new year’s resolutions was to be more green? How about starting with getting rid of the toxins and waste in your home? Planet Green has a primer with s...

What the Eco-font??

Mariposa | 2 days ago

New to the green movement as well as a spectacular idea is Ecofont. Ecofont is a brand spanking new typeface designed in the Netherlands by SPANQ with our dear friend Mot...

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What the Eco-font??

Mariposa | 2 days ago

New to the green movement as well as a spectacular idea is Ecofont. Ecofont is a brand spanking new typeface designed in the Netherlands by SPANQ with our dear friend Mot...

Gossip

Joe Francis wants a bailout

In case you missed it, Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis and Hustler founder Larry Flynt are asking Congress for a bailout for the porn industry. Yes, you read that...

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I'M GOING TO BE ONE OF THOSE OLD LADIES...

mama bear | 5 days ago

Yesterday I went shopping, and I realized something important: I am having a hard time keeping looks off my face when in public. I had two Christening gifts to shop for, ...

Misc

Old Hair, New Hair

mama bear | 1 day ago

I went to my new favorite hair salon today, and had another fabulous haircut from my new favorite stylist. It is a new salon to me, because I only found it by accident la...

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Old Hair, New Hair

mama bear | 1 day ago

I went to my new favorite hair salon today, and had another fabulous haircut from my new favorite stylist. It is a new salon to me, because I only found it by accident la...

DIY

Make Your Own Cleaning Products

A lot of people seem to be reorganizing and revamping their homes right now for the new year, and these DIY cleaning product recipes from Jolly Mom could be just the ...

The work of a Model: Commercial Print Photos

isobella | 2 days ago

Creating Commercial Print Photos -do-it yourself A model has to be prepared to produce her own photos. Especially if you are shorter and want to work in the print modelin...

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The work of a Model: Commercial Print Photos

isobella | 2 days ago

Creating Commercial Print Photos -do-it yourself A model has to be prepared to produce her own photos. Especially if you are shorter and want to work in the print modelin...