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Online Bulletin Boards: SOS or BS?

Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:02 AM EST

Everyone who has ever taken the time to participate on an internet bulletin board related to a particular subject has probably discovered they can be the epitome of the double-edged sword.

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Puppies & Politics: A Week of Disappointments

Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:37 PM EDT

"Blessed are they who expect nothing for they are never disappointed." – Unknown First: The Self-Indulgence of Sharing A Personal Disappointment

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Last of the Greats: A Tale of the Perfectly Imperfect

Tue Mar 4, 2008 6:05 PM EST

My great aunt died on Friday, February 29, 2008. In her own way, she was as deliciously unique as the day she died—a day that appears only once every four years.

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Reason to Believe?

Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:28 PM EST

"If I listened long enough to you, I'd find a way to believe that it's all true…" -Rod Stewart

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My Mirena Misery

Wed Sep 19, 2007 4:57 PM EDT

"Never let your best friend walk behind you if you don't want to know the truth." -Melissa Mermaid

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A Heavy Decision, Part 1: Before You Leap

Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:53 PM EDT

This article is by no means a suggestion for having weight loss surgery; it is not to be considered advice, nor an endorsement of any particular procedure. I am neither a medical professional, nor do I claim to be an expert of any kind.

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A Heavy Decision, Part 2: The Procedures

Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:52 PM EDT

This article is by no means a suggestion for having weight loss surgery; it is not to be considered advice, nor an endorsement of any particular procedure. I am neither a medical professional, nor do I claim to be an expert of any kind.

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A Heavy Decision, Part 3: Making It Happen

Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:52 PM EDT

This article is by no means a suggestion for having weight loss surgery; it is not to be considered advice, nor an endorsement of any particular procedure. I am neither a medical professional, nor do I claim to be an expert of any kind.

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Another 9/11 Story: My Day of Miracles

Tue Sep 11, 2007 12:46 PM EDT

This date will never again be an easy one for me--in spite of the fact it is my favorite cousin's birthday.

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Faux-shion Week

Fri Sep 7, 2007 4:41 PM EDT

At the risk of sounding like a discontent "Plain Jane," there is little about Fashion Week that I find appealing--even though I am a New Yorker and I actually love clothes. Maybe it's because I don't think of the fashion business as an all-inclusive industry.

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August in Review: Random Thoughts

Mon Sep 3, 2007 6:12 PM EDT

Am I the only one who noticed that the tenth anniversary of Mother Teresa's death occurs on September 5th and there is little media focus on the incredible selflessness of her life? Some print attention has pointed to the release of Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light—a book tha …

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I *Sit* Alone...

Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:13 PM EDT

Every time I try to convince myself that I think and feel like everyone else, I realize I don't. That's not necessarily a bad thing because I'd rather lead the way than be a follower.

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It's Only Rock'n'Roll...

Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:56 PM EDT

I was sitting in a dentist's chair this morning when I heard that Hilly Kristal (owner of CBGB's) had died of lung cancer at age 75 and I felt "a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices..." had lost their power.

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