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The Great 2009 New Year's Eve Beer Trek through New York City, Part 1
The Background There are more, contrary to popular belief, than two ways to celebrate New Year's Eve. There's a certain wisdom to staying home and celebrating under the safety of your own roof. Or there's the idea of going out and tearing up the ...more
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Happys New Years
"Happys" is my single most favorite new word, as it is Silas' corruption of the A-B-C song and the word "happy" (which is also, coincidentally, his name for Yo Gabba Gabba, thanks to a YGG song about being happy). So...
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Celebrate my 52nd Birthday: Help send a Cambodian youngster to school for $10 Donation!
If you've been reading my blog in the last week, you know that in eight days I will be celebrating my 52nd Birthday. As I do every year for my birthday, I ask for donations to the Sharing Foundation in... If you've been reading my blog in the last ...more
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How to protect your home's value in a down real estate market (Coeur d'Alene Press)
For many of us here in the Inland Northwest, our home is our biggest asset. So, when the “For Sale” sign lingers a little too long on a neighbor’s lawn or a home in your neighborhood is foreclosed upon, it’s natural to worry ...more
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What is Happy Family? How Can We Remain Happy ???
H ow C an W e R emain H appy ? ? ? Do You Know What is the Happy Family What we need to remain happy in our daily life no ? ? thank see the Link Below Complete
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Robertson Davies
"Happiness is always a by-product. It is probably a matter of temperament, and for anything I know it may be glandular. But it is not something that can be demanded from life, and if you are not happy you had better stop worrying about it and see ...more
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fourfour's 44+ reasons to love 2008 (Part 4 - 14-5)
I'm posting this later in the day than I have been because, uh, New Year's Eve was last night! Happy New Year! Now, let's get political. Reason No. 14 - Because John McCain said "cunt" on TV It's like music...
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'Pay to Play:' Money Traded for Access
When does politics as usual become pay to play?
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Easy ways to save money on heat and energy
Eight tips for saving money and energy when heating your home.
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Money isn't the problem
“Money doesn’t seem to be a problem when the problem is money.” -- Prime Minister of Norway Jens StoltenbergI suppose I'd add to the Prime Minister's words, that money doesn't seem to be a problem when the problem is money,...
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New Year's Message 2009
I suppose I should say “Happy New Year” but I think those who know me would think I have lost it. After all, what is there to be happy about? The economy is in the tank, fighting has (once again) broken out in the Middle East, and jobs are being cut ...more
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Audio: How to Keep New Year's Resolutions
When it comes to money, the secret is to talk about it.
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Partisanship, journalism and political science
As Lee says, I’ve a new piece up at The American Prospect. The piece is journalism rather than political science, but I have tried to build on political science where possible, and at least to not do violence to what...
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Does Saving Money Kill The Economy?
Many economists think that when consumers save money instead of spending it, a recession gets deeper. People start to stick money into mattresses for safe... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and ...more
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The Green Home in 2009
This year's home trends will focus on going lean and green.
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"Why Are Gay Marriage Advocates Not Defending Polyamory?"
Huffington Post Lee Stranahan, a pro-gay-marriage columnist for the Huffington Post, comments on gay-community extremism following the passage of Proposition 8 in California — and calls out the Marriage Rights movement for not acknowledging ...more
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The Science of Happiness
As we’re all wishing one another a “Happy New Year,” it seems like a good time to dwell on the whole concept of happiness. Is happiness hardwired? Does it depend on circumstance? Or on us? Can we will ourselves to happiness? And ...more
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My husband supported me in my art -- should I now support him?
I'm not the only creative one in the marriage; I feel bad that he works a day job.
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Celebrities on Twitter: The good the bad and the illiterate
Our guide to who you should be following and who you should avoid.
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March For Marriage Rights In Rancho Mirage
The march for marriage rights that got rained out last month has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 3 PM at the intersection of Route 111 and Bob Hope which is next to The River. Last month the march was...
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Divided by Marriage: How Christianity Can Destroy Families
Focus On Your Own FamilyAnti-Prop 8 Protest in PittsburghPhoto © Bonnie Cline, 2008 Opponents of gay marriage like to style themselves as defenders of the institution of marriage and the sanctity...
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Jobs admits to ill health
After months of speculation about Apple CEO's health, Steve Jobs has revealed the reason for his weight loss during 2008.
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University celebrates its first century
The University is a hundred years old this year and today unveils the celebrations it has planned for 2009.
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Bob Barr On Gay Marriage
“In 2006, when then-Sen. Obama voted against the Federal Marriage Amendment, he said, “Decisions about marriage should be left to the states.” He was right then; and as I have come to realize, he is right now in concluding that DOMA ...more
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We're home!
We got back from our trip to NM this evening. It is very nice to be home. MJ got home last night from her skiing trip with her boy friend and his family. So there are lots of clothes to wash! I have pictures to post and blogs to visit, but that'll ...more
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"I support it [gay marriage] because we’re asking for the same thing. If I have a partner and..."
“I support it [gay marriage] because we’re asking for the same thing. If I have a partner and something happens to me, I want that partner to enjoy the benefits of what we have reaped together.” - Eartha Kitt
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What If Gay Marriage Isn't For You?
A perspective that marriage could be limiting to the queer identity.
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Health Highlights: Jan. 4, 2009
Title: Health Highlights: Jan. 4, 2009 Category: Health News Created: 1/5/2009 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/5/2009
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Health-monitoring Technology Helps Seniors Live At Home Longer, Researchers Find
Researchers are using sensors, computers and communication systems, along with supportive health care services to monitor the health of older adults who are living at home. According to the researchers, motion sensor networks installed in seniors' ...more
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Tips on keeping your home warm this winter and saving some money
We all hate bills and loosing money! So here are some simple tips to keeping money in your pocket and keeping your house warm. 1. For each degree you lower your thermostat, it decreases the money you pay on your fuel by approximately 3%! Lowering you ...more
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Home Health Aides: What They Make, What They Cost
Marki Flannery of Partners in Care answer questions about the costs of home health aides, the intimate strangers who often make it possible for our parents to remain in their homes.
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Hello
Hello to everyone and Happy New Years. The other forum I belong to shut down, so I found this one and here I am. I hope this forum is as enjoyable.
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Homeowner Falsely Claimed Katrina Disaster Relief
');} //--> GREENBELT, Md. - A woman who owned a New Orleans home but was living in Maryland when Hurricane Katrina struck has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $60,000 in disaster relief benefi...
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Happy New Year
Happy New Year, 2009. Every one makes some kind of resolution for the new year. I think it is the hope that we can somehow change the things that we least like about ourselves or our lives that causes us to make promises. Every year I resolve to lose ...more
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Comment on Happy New Year 2009 by Lester Chan
Hi Fiona, I wish you a Happy New Year too =)
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(Smoke Eater/37120) - Not if you're hiring for positions with access to lots of money. If someone's
Not if you're hiring for positions with access to lots of money. If someone's got bad credit and money problems, that's an indicator of whether or not they can be trusted with handling money.
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happy winter festival of your choice
We celebrate a non-religious, minimally-commercial version of Xmas here in Wheatonland, and the 2008 installment is awesome. Whatever you choose to celebrate this time of year, I hope it's filled with all the stuff you like, none of the stuff ...more
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Debt Consolidation Financing - Saving Money by Using Credit Cards Wisely
Saving Money by Using Credit Cards Wisely Certainly all of us have heard about the misuse of credit cards that is going on today. It goes on around all of us - and it is possible that even you are guilty of not using them to your advantage. Instead, ...more
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Every Marriage Needs A Secret To Its Success
Man to the woman he was with, presumably his wife: I see how this marriage is going to be. Full of trickery and beef-stealing. St Louis Park, Perkins Overheard by The couple at the table behind them, stifling laughter.
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Wisheo
Have you ever tried to purchase a gift for someone by getting a group of people to pitch in some money? Speaking from experience, I can say that this can be a nightmare. Your intentions may be good, but when money and a number of people are involved, ...more
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What does your MILK MONEY help pay for?
What does your MILK MONEY help pay for? We've created a new concept that is helping us provide for our families. Join us and you could earn some milk money for
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Takes Money to Make Money - Lil Snake
Takes Money to Make Money by Lil Snake
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How Can We Remain Happy? What is A Happy Family?
H ow C an W e R emain H appy? W hat i s A H appy F amily? Do You Know What is the Happy Family What we need to remain happy in our daily life no ? ? thank see
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Anne Dunev: Running To Catch Up: Health in Our Times
At a holiday party a friend told me he's now working three times harder for half the pay. Welcome to 2009. People need affordable health insurance. But more desperately, they need good health.
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Comment on Happy New Year 2009 by Fiona Ng
Wishing you and Li Xiang a happy and great year ahead :)
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Happy New 2009
Dear all, I would first like to wish you all a very happy new 2009. I would like to wish you health and happiness. The embryo community has gone from strength to strength in the last 10 months, all thanks to all of you who have found embryo to be ...more
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Health Tip: Budget Your Calories
Title: Health Tip: Budget Your Calories Category: Health News Created: 1/6/2009 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/6/2009
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Health Highlights: Jan. 5, 2009
Title: Health Highlights: Jan. 5, 2009 Category: Health News Created: 1/6/2009 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/6/2009
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