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 | 1 day 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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Looking forward: draw-down of American Troops in Iraq

twogens | about 4 hours ago

In 2009, I’m looking forward to the draw-down of American troops in Iraq. The burden of the Bush military adventure in Iraq has been borne by too few for too long. The ...

Style

Are mustaches back?

Some think this facial hair is fetching -- and catching on again because of movies like "Milk," co-starring James Franco. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/08/fashion/08...

Facelift In a Glass?

laurieboris | 3 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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Thrift and consignment shops exempt

Gretchen Lancour | about 5 hours ago

After thousands of complaints from consignment and thrift stores, and hand-made toy makers, the Consumer Products Safety Commission has made exemptions to the Consumer Pr...

Well-Being

Things To Do With Kale

We’ve gone a little kale-crazy here in the OpusWrites test kitchen (actually, it was on sale this week and one of my past articles got me in the mood to try it). Thes...

We Have Changed

JeanneSparksCarreker | 2 days 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...

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We Have Changed

JeanneSparksCarreker | 2 days 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...

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...

Facelift In a Glass?

laurieboris | 3 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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Fido and Fluffy Go Organic

goinggreen | about 1 hour ago

Looking for organic, non-toxic, fair trade toys for your pets? Of course you are! Check out PurrfectPlay , they specialize in organic, dye-free, fair trade pet toys. They...

World

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 ...

The Fallacy of Disproportionate Response

twogens | 1 day 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...

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Looking forward: draw-down of American Troops in Iraq

twogens | about 4 hours ago

In 2009, I’m looking forward to the draw-down of American troops in Iraq. The burden of the Bush military adventure in Iraq has been borne by too few for too long. The ...

Diversions

Question of the Day

My coworker told me that she can more easily identify a celebrity baby than she can a US president. While I don't want to think about what this means for our educatio...

Old Hair, New Hair

mama bear | 2 days 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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B's First Music Video

B The Gossip Girl | about 5 hours ago

Even from a young age I loved music, celebs, anything girlie, and boys! Yes ma'am I was boy crazy from birth I think. I loved getting the girls together and dancing aroun...

A&E

Thrift and consignment shop...

After thousands of complaints from consignment and thrift stores, and hand-made toy makers, the Consumer Products Safety Commission has made exemptions to the Consume...

Question of the Day

Kerri | about 12 hours ago

My coworker told me that she can more easily identify a celebrity baby than she can a US president. While I don't want to think about what this means for our educational ...

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B's First Music Video

B The Gossip Girl | about 5 hours ago

Even from a young age I loved music, celebs, anything girlie, and boys! Yes ma'am I was boy crazy from birth I think. I loved getting the girls together and dancing aroun...

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 | 2 days 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 | 2 days 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

Patrick Swayze Hospitalized

Patrick Swayze has pneumonia and has checked himself into the hospital. The pneumonia is a result of his chemotherapy treatments for pancreatic cancer. Swayze has bee...

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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I Have A Secret

Elle Rae | about 6 hours ago

It's true, I have a secret. Well, sort of. If you're reading this it will be no secret to you. However, if you are a member of my family or a friend, then yes, I'm keepin...

Green

Fido and Fluffy Go Organic

Looking for organic, non-toxic, fair trade toys for your pets? Of course you are! Check out PurrfectPlay , they specialize in organic, dye-free, fair trade pet toys. ...

What the Eco-font??

Mariposa | 3 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 | 3 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

Patrick Swayze Hospitalized!

After giving Barbara Walters a heartfelt and emotional interview about his cancer, Patrick Swayze has checked himself into the hospital. He reportedly is suffering fr...

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

mama bear | 6 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, ...

DIY

How To Make Pom Pom Flowers

I have a thing for flowers that look like pom poms. Mums, allium, chive blossoms, dahlias - love ‘em! Since fresh flowers aren’t always in the budget, and because I h...

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The work of a Model: Commercial Print Photos

isobella | 3 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...

Misc

dress your family in cordur...

When JT gets on a roll, I settle back into my chair here and let myself be entertained. He’ll be rambling on in his stream-of-consciousness way and it could be about ...

Old Hair, New Hair

mama bear | 2 days 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 | 2 days 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...