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Watching the Kardashian Family for (almost) the First TimeEnema juice and naked yoga teachers -- can this really be the New York high life I had dreamed of?
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Where to buy organic and family-farm turkeys in New York CityFinding an organic turkey for Thanksgiving in New York City takes persistence.
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Where to buy fresh produce in winter in New York CityMany farmers markets are open in New York City year-round.
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Joel Meyerowitz, 9/11 Photographer, at the 92nd Street Y 10 Years LaterThe only photographer allowed on the 9/11 site after the attacks, Meyerowitz spent nine months creating a record of more than 8,000 pictures.
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A Concert for New York: In Remembrance and Renewal on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11Free concert in Lincoln Center to memorialize the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Will be shown nationwide on PBS on the evening of September 11.
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9/11 Anniversary Events in New YorkNew York City will be remembering the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attack with special events.
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I'm Sorry Anthony Weiner ResignedI live in Anthony Weiner's district. I understand why he quit, but I'm sorry he did. As far as politicians' sex scandals go, we've seen much worse.
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Why Kendra is Still on Dancing with the StarsLots of viewers hate Kendra Wilkinson with a passion. Yet she has stayed on longer than more charming and better dancers. Why? I have a theory.
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How Far Can Kirstie Alley Go on 'Dancing with the Stars'?Kirstie Alley may not be the show's best dancer, but she has a lot going for her and will likely be around for quite a while. But can she win?
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Jane Fonda is Still Going Strong at 73Jane Fonda's schedule could exhaust a lesser mortal half her age.
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The Amazing Adventures of Phil KeoghanWhen Phil Keoghan, host of "The Amazing Race," is not standing at a pit stop or walking up on a stage to collect another Emmy, he uses his fame to help his favorite causes.
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"The Event" is Back!So far, so good. Now, if they can only keep it up.
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Mick Jagger: What The Rock Legend Is DoingWhat has the 67-year-old rock star been up to lately?
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A Simple Trick for Beating InsomniaInsomnia can become a vicious cycle. Breaking that cycle, though, may be easier than you think.
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Review of Yamamotoyama Genmai-cha Green Tea with Roasted Brown RiceI discovered this tea by accident, and I'm sure glad I did! It's delicious and inexpensive. -
Jon Stewart Appointed to 9/11 Memorial BoardThe life of a comedian is not all laughs. Jon Stewart works for a very important cause.
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2011 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale)Filmmakers and fans from around the world will converge at the 61st annual Berlin Film Festival.
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Top 5 Free Things to Do in New York City in FebruaryWhat can you do in New York City in the middle of the winter? Plenty! This article gives an insider's view of some only-in-New-York things to do -- and best of all, they are all free.
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Chromadrome 2 Review: Gliding to the MusicPlaying this game is so soothing, you may feel as if you were in a meditative state.
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Flash Fiction: The Mermaid"'I could really use a cigarette,' the mermaid said, wiggling her scaly butt on the barstool...." (A story in 362 words) -
How to Create a Google AlertFollow news topics that intrigue you, catch plagiarizers, or find out who is talking about you online. It's easy with Google Alerts. -
New York Jewish Film Festival Starts January 12, 2011The 2011 New York Jewish Film Festival features a discussion with rock legend Lou Reed, a screening of the 1953 film "Houdini," and dozens of New York, U.S. or world premiere films.
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Top Five Reasons to Visit the Central Park Zoo in the WinterWinter is a surprisingly good time to visit New York City's Central Park Zoo. Avoid the summer crowds, and warm up in the Zoo's tropical rainforest. -
Subway Fares Going Up in New York CityNew York City Subway, Long Island Railroad, and Metro North fares are going up on Thursday, December 30, 2010. Drivers are getting hit too with bridge and tunnel toll increases.
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"Gulliver's Travels" Film Opens Christmas Day, 2010"Gulliver's Travels" is the one movie opening throughout the country on Christmas Day. A comic remake of the 18th-century classic novel, it's been panned by the early reviewers.
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Abstract Expressionist New York: The Big PictureThe exhibit of abstract expressionist art sprawls across three floors of the New York Museum of Modern Art.
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What the Real Mark Zuckerberg Thought About "The Social Network"Was the Facebook founder offended by being portrayed as someone who stole ideas and betrayed his friends? Surprisingly, he wasn't. He even had a sense of humor when talking about the film.
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Congratulations, Jennifer!The ending of Season 11 of Dancing With the Stars could have destroyed the show forever, but the show dodged a bullet. All's well that ends well.
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The Top Four Reasons Why "The Event" is Not like "Lost"Many people claim that "The Event" is the new "Lost," but the shows could not be more different.
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How to Fix Awkward SentencesWhat do you do when your sentences are awkward, tangled up in knots, or hard to understand? -
Brandy was RobbedIn a shocking ending to the Dancing With the Stars semifinal, the best dancer was eliminated.
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Free and Super-cheap Exercise VideosThe problem with using exercise videos is that using the same videos all the time gets boring. Constantly buying new videos could get expensive -- but not if you know where to look. Cheap and free videos are readily available, for those in the know. -
Plot Summary of the First Five Episodes of "The Event"A spoiler-filled description of what happened (or at least what I think happened) in the beginning of "The Event," before and after it jumped the shark.
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How to Save a Blog that is Not Doing WellIf your blog is going down the tubes, should you try to save it or let it go? -
Margaret Cho's Whole Body HurtsWill the outrageous over-the-top comedian find true happiness inside an elegant ballgown?
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Brooklyn Book Festival Features Salman Rushdie and 200 Other AuthorsIf you love books and you are anywhere near Brooklyn on September 12, 2010, don't miss this. -
What is The Event? Suspense Builds for NBC's New Fall ShowThe Event is not the assassination plot, not the disappearance, and not the CIA cover up. What is it? -
Blogger Introduces Fabulous New Stats PagesBlogger.com, home of the "blogspot" blogs, unveiled beautifully-designed new stats pages on August 30, 2010.
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How to Maintain a Consistent Point of View when Writing Fiction, and Why it MattersBeing able to manage point-of-view is a powerful tool in a writer's toolbox. -
About George Clooney's New Film, The American, Opening September 1, 2010George Clooney plays an assassin in Italy -
Five Fun Facts About Julia Roberts and the Making of Eat Pray LoveBehind-the-scenes glimpses of the superstar at work.Also published on: -
Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston Won't Be Doing a Reality TV Show, but Their Real Life Sure is a Soap OperaHow many women have Levi Johnston as their baby daddy? Rumors spread and are denied. -
Ellen DeGeneres is Leaving "American Idol"Ellen DeGeneres quits "American Idol" after one season as a judge. Unconfirmed reports that Kara will be leaving too, and J-Lo and Steven Tyler coming in. -
Sex and the City Park: Dr. Ruth Westheimer Talks Beneath Midtown Manhattan TreesDr. Ruth proclaimed herself "old-fashioned" and "square," right before she exhorted the crowd to say the names of the sex organs out loud, in unison.
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The Women of LOST: What Will They Do Next?Freed from the Island, the LOST actresses embark on new adventures.
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Purple CompanyEntry for the haiku contest
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Review of "Wench" by Dolen Perkins-ValdezA powerful first novel on an unusual topic.
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Free Poetry and Other Literary Events in Bryant Park, New York City, Spring and Summer 2010Enjoy readings, book clubs, and writers' workshops, all for free, in one of the prettiest public spaces in New York.
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How to Get the Right Tone when You Write Blog PostsYou might need to break old habits in order to write informally.
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The New High Line Park in New York CityHigh Line Park, which opened in June 2009, is one of the most unusual parks anywhere.
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Keeping Your Food Safe During the SummerYou are more likely to get food poisoning during the summer than at any other time of the year. Taking simple precautions, though, can go a long way towards keeping your food safe.
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How to Write a Good Restaurant ReviewDetails will make your restaurant review come alive.
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LOST's Top 10 All-time Best MomentsOver its six-year run, LOST had some of the best moments in television history. (Too bad the ending was not one of them.)
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Marina Abramovic: "The Artist is Present" at the New York MoMAThe retrospective of pioneering performance-artist Marina Abramovic, with its live nude performers, has attracted crowds and controversy to the museum.
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Donald Trump Brings a New Golf Show to TelevisionTrump's new show will debut on April 26, 2010. He promises it will be "fabulous."
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Husband Defends His Wife After She Slit His Throat and Ran Off with a LoverTruth is stranger than fiction. After his wife stabbed him, left him for dead, and ran off to meet a new lover, the husband asked the court to go easy on her.
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New Year's Eve Events in San FranciscoCruise, eat, drink, dance, feel the magic, paddle a kayak, commune with vampires, or watch an old movie in a landmark cathedral. -
The Women of Dancing with the Stars, Season 9Singers and models and athletes, oh my!
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The Men of Dancing with the Stars, Season 9Eight male celebrities, some more celebrated than others, show their chops in the DWTS Season 9 Premiere.
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Get in Shape Using Exercise Videos Without Getting BoredGetting in shape using exercise videos is convenient and cheap, but it can get boring. Here are some tips for beating the boredom.
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Evolution and Genetic VariationEvolution would not be possible without genetic variation. But Darwin didn't know about genes.
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Meditation Made EasyLearning to meditate might seem difficult and intimidating. It doesn't have to be. The best way to learn to meditate is to just jump in.
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The Role of Predators in EvolutionImagine a family of ducks on a pond. A raccoon watches from behind a tree.
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Books that Were Banned for Flimsy or Outright Weird ReasonsDid you know that good witches are "theologically impossible"?
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Sudoku PuzzlesEnter the world of logic, hamsters, and the thrill of new discoveries.
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A Beginner's Guide to Finding Websites that Pay for ArticlesIt's easy to find good information.
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Sarah Shoots a MooseBang bang! Bang bang bang! / While the stock market tumbles / Sarah shoots a moose.
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How to Create a Mailing List Using Opera MailIf you're an Opera Mail user, and you regularly send mail to the same group of people, it will be worth it to learn how to set up a list. Once it's set up, you can send mail to the entire group with just a few mouse clicks.
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How to Avoid Unhealthy Fats in Vegetarian MealsThere was a time when most of us thought that we were supposed to avoid all fats as much as possible. These days, though, nutritionists draw a distinction between good fats and bad fats. Improve your health by eating more of the good fats and less of the bad ones.
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Things To Beware Of In Credit Card Cash Reward Program OffersCredit card companies often play games, hiding the details of their offers in the small print. Learn some of their most common tactics, and you can beat them at their own game!
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Nautilus Bowflex Home Gyms RecalledRecalled Model is the "Bowflex Ultimate 2" sold from June 2005 to August 2007
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In Myanmar, Pro-Democracy Leader and Military Government Say They Are Willing to Talk to Each OtherIn what might be a hopeful sign for the future of this troubled country, talks are expected to begin on Friday.
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Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled Because of Lead PaintIn another incident involving lead paint in toys, 175,000 Curious George dolls, made by Marvel Toys, are being recalled
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United Nations Special Envoy is Inside Myanmar, Meeting with OfficialsThe UN continues to try to persuade the military junta to honor its people's human rights.
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Tortino's and Jeno's Frozen Meat Pizzas Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination3.3 million pounds of pizza recalled. Check your freezer!
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Scientists Find Gene that is Linked to Alzheimer'sFinding genes associated with Alzheimer's disease may help identify who is most at risk and also may also lead to new treatments in the future.
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UN Special Envoy and Japanese Officials Call on Myanmar GovernmentUN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari, who has been traveling around Asia to consult on the situation in Myanmar, spoke from Tokyo on Friday.
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Casinos Must Report Poker Tournament Winnings Over $5,000 to the IRS Starting in 2008Casinos must report winnings to the IRS, but as long as they comply, and as long as players provide their SS numbers, the casinos don't have to withhold any tax.
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President Bush Announces New Sanctions Against the Military Government of MyanmarIn response to Myanmar's continued crackdown on the country's pro-democracy movement and its continued abuse of human rights, President Bush announced a new round of sanctions.
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Volcano Eruption in Indonesia Believed to Be ImminentAccording to some reports, many people living nearby are refusing to evacuate.
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'Hannah Montana' Girls' Boots Recalled Because of Danger of TrippingBoots were sold in Payless stores and online in August and September 2007. and are black and jeweled and have a guitar design engraved on the side.
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Huffy Recalls Bicycles Because Crank May Come OffThe bicycles are the 2007 Huffy "Howler" and "Highland" models that were sold in Kmart stores from May 2007 through July 2007 for $80 to $100.
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Defibrillator Leads Made by Medtronic RecalledA malfunction has been found in a very small number of the implanted devices, which can cause serious complications or death.
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Rice Urges United Nations Special Envoy to Return to MyanmarRice answered questions on Sunday in a press briefing held while she was flying to the Middle East
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United Nations Security Council Speaks Out Against Violence in MyanmarAll the members of the Security Council, even including China, consented to the statement.
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The United Nations is Sending Its Adviser Back to the Myanmar RegionThe U.N. adviser, who returned from the region less than two weeks ago, is going back.
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United States Imposes Economic Sanctions Against MyanmarThe Treasury Department is freezing the assets of Myanmar government officials in order to pressure the government to stop its violence against peaceful demonstrators.
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United Nations Sending Special Envoy to Myanmar RegionThe United Nations urges the Myanmar government to exercise restraint, after government forces there used violence against peaceful protestors,
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6 Best Moments in the Dancing with the Stars Premiere -- Lady's NightMarie Osmond's got personality, Bruno's got wit, and Max has got magical hips!
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IRS Web Site Helps Homeowners with ForeclosureAdding insult to injury, homeowners who lost their homes to foreclosure may be hit with a tax bill. Some relief is available, though, for taxpayers who are insolvent.
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Petition Asking Al Gore to Run for President Gets More Than 100,000 SignaturesAlthough Gore continues to say that he is not running for president, grassroots supporters urge him to join the race.
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Poll: Two-Thirds of Americans Disapprove of Bush's Commuting Libby's Prison Sentence76% of Democrats, 80% of Independents, and 47% of Republicans disapprove.
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Exercise Video Review: Fat Burning Workout for Dummies with Gay GasperFat Burning Workout for Dummies is different from any other aerobics video I have seen because it teaches the basic steps that form the foundation of aerobics. Only after the steps are thoroughly explained are they combined into routines.
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Bill Clinton Gives Speech in San Francisco About America's Health Care SystemClinton was greeted with a standing ovation, and gave a talk filled with facts and figures about the challenges facing us in our health care system.
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Rat Poison Found in Recalled Pet FoodA week ago, pet food manufacturer Menu Foods, Inc. announced a massive recall of 60 million containers of pet food. Today, in a shocking new development, scientists found rat poison in the food.
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How to Eat Healthy Foods Without Spending a FortuneNatural, fresh, healthy foods can often be expensive. But it is possible to find good healthy foods at a reasonable price, if you're a reasonably savvy shopper.
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Anna Nicole's Judge: Busted!Just when you thought the strange story of Anna Nicole Smith couldn't get any stranger, a judge is caught smoking dope while sitting under a tree.
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More Than One-third of Washington D.C. Residents Are Functionally IlliterateA study shows that 36% of Washington D.C. residents are functionally illiterate, unable to fill out job applications, read maps, or understand bus schedules well enough to handle the tasks of everyday life.
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60 Million Containers of Pet Food Are Being RecalledPet food produced by a private-label company and sold under many brand names has been contaminated and may cause kidney failure in cats and dogs.
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How to Find Greeting Card Companies that Want to Buy Freelance Humor WritingIf you are a humor writer, greeting card companies are looking for you. Learn three ways to find companies that solicit freelance work.
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How to Make Money Writing and Selling Humor for Greeting CardsSo you think you're funny? Do you slay 'em at the dinner table? Why not turn that wit into cold hard cash. (Or warm squishy cash, as the case may be.)
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How to Meditate While Walking Down a Busy StreetYou can calm yourself with a meditation exercise anywhere, even on a noisy city street.
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How to Avoid Making Common Errors in Word UsageA tutorial on some of the most common word-usage problems, with examples inspired by American Idol.
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How to Identify the Parts of a SentenceYou can teach yourself grammar and reap great dividends in your writing.
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Postal Service Proposes New Stamp that You Can Use ForeverIf you buy the "Forever Stamp," you can use it at any time. It will still be good even if rates go up.
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How to Handle Point of View When Writing FictionLearn how to handle point of view, and your stories will appear more polished and professional.
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No Verdict yet in Libby Case After Two Days of DeliberationSo far, the eight women and four men on the jury have spent close to 12 hours deliberating, while the media room is crowded with reporters hanging around waiting for a verdict.
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Heather Mills, the Estranged Wife of Paul McCartney, Will Be a Contestant on Dancing with the StarsActivist, amputee, and favorite target of dirt-seeking tabloids Heather Mills will join the popular show when it begins its new season in March 19.
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Scientists Grow Teeth in the Lab from Single CellsResearchers in Japan have grown healthy, normal teeth from embryonic mouse cells
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Rival Satellite Radio Companies Are Merging, XM and Sirius Announce TodaySirius and XM Radio will become a single company some time this year, as long as federal regulators give their approval.
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How to Write Dialogue in FictionTips on what to do, and what to avoid doing, when writing dialogue.
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Pluto's Restaurant in San FranciscoHealthy, delicious, inexpensive food in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco
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Review of the Movie Children of MenA dark vision of the near future, with adrenalin-producing shocks that start within the film's first few mintues. Highly recommended.
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A Guide to Coffee Houses in the Inner Sunset Neighborhood of San FranciscoWithin just a few blocks, there are several cafes to choose from. Each attracts a slightly different crowd.
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Honeybees Are Dying All Over the United States, and Nobody Knows WhyScientists are hard at work trying to figure out the cause, but the mystery remains unsolved.
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High Rates of Lung Cancer Found for Female Non-smokers20% of women who get lung cancer have never smoked, a new study shows.
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Virgin's Prize to Fight Global WarmingSir Richard Branson, head of the Virgin Group, announces "The Virgin Earth Challenge," a 25 million prize to help fight global warming.
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How Writers Can Tell If They Are Being ScammedScammers often have certain things in common. Read this article to find out what they are.
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Bush's Uncle Profited from $20 Million Defense Contractor FraudPresident Bush's uncle, William H.T. "Bucky" Bush, was on the Board of Directors of a defense contractor company that has been accused of reaping millions from an illegal stock-option timing scheme.
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Overcoming PerfectionismPerfectionism can get in your way. It can slow you down, even paralyze you. Learn some tips for how to overcoming it.
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Playing Shoot-em-up Video Games is Good for Your Eyes, a New Study SaysIt seems counter-intuitive to think that playing video games would actually be good for your eyesight, but that's what a new study done at the University of Rochester has found.
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New Genetic Test for Breast Cancer Approved by the FDAThe new test predicts the likelihood of breast cancer recurring or spreading, and could lead to more personalized treatment.
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South Dakota Businessman Gives Away 400 Million Dollars$400 million donation to the Sioux Valley Health System was the largest they ever received.
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How to Write Associated Content Articles Quicker: Secrets of a Speed Demon in TrainingIt used to take me several hours to write an article, and I didn't think I could write any faster. But I wrote this article in 38 minutes! See how I did it.
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In Freak Accident, Man Gets Shot While Using the BathroomA man was at home using the bathroom, when a bullet, shot from an apartment two buildings away, hit him in the chest.
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Lesbian Ordered to Pay Child Support to Her Former Gay-union PartnerA Vermont court ordered a woman to pay $240 a month child support to her former lesbian civil-union partner.
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Libby Trial BeginsJury selection began this morning in the perjury trial of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, the former Chief of Staff to Vice President Dick Cheney. The Vice President is expected to be called as a witness.
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2006 was the Hottest Year on Record for the U.SA new government report says that 2006 was the hottest year since record-keeping began in 1895.
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Smoking Banned in House of Representatives Meeting AreaSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced today that smoking would be banned from the Speaker's Lobby, a House of Representatives meeting area, because of the danger of second-hand smoke.
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Top Ten Articles About San Francisco on AC in 2006The best articles about the best city.
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Dreamgirls: Jennifer Hudson Becomes a Winner at LastEverything you have heard about this song is true. I got chills up and down my spine while listening.
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Where Tenants in San Francisco Can Get Help with Landlord/Tenant ProblemsThe laws in San Francisco are very favorable to tenants, more so than in most places. That's good news for San Francisco renters who are having problems with their landlords. But knowing what to do can seem overwhelming. You may be wondering where do you even start.
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New Year's Eve Activities in Berkeley, CaliforniaSpend New Year's Eve dancing to bluegrass, Balkan music, or waltzes, or lisening to jazz in these only-in-Berkeley events.
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New Year's Eve Activities in San FranciscoParties and alternatives for people who don't like parties.
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New Year's Eve Activities in Oakland, CaliforniaYou can find jazz, Jamie Foxx, sexy go-go boys, balloons dropping in a space museum, ballroom dancing, and a black-tie country club dinner in Oakland on New Year's Eve.
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Top Ten Gift Ideas for Gifts $2,000 and Up - Way, Way Up! - for People in the San Francisco Bay AreaWhen only the very best will do, gifts costing several thousand dollars on up (and up and up) to more than 20 million dollars!
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Top Ten Ideas for Gifts Under $100 for San Francisco CitizensGive the gift of enjoying San Francisco with a museum membership, a meal, a show, a small gift from a famous luxury store, an art reproduction - or make a donation that will help the city in your gift recipient's name.
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Classes for Seniors and Baby Boomers in San FranciscoSan Francisco is a great place for lifelong learning, with many of the city's colleges, universities, and university extensions offering special programs for older adults.
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Programs and Activities for Seniors in San FranciscoRanging from bingo to tai chi to swimming to attending lectures to hiking to taking a day trip to eating lunch to becoming a volunteer to going on an overseas excursion, San Francisco's senior programs offer a wealth of choices and opportunities.
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No, I Can't Make a Living Writing Articles for Associated ContentA slow-poke's view of Amy Brantley's article, "Making a Living Writing for Associated Content: It Can Be Done and Here's How."
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Unexpected Experiences of an Ex-smokerA response to Wayne McDonald's article "Why I Smoke."
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If You Refuse to Vote, You're Only Hurting YourselfThis article is a response to Leo Siren's article "The Right NOT to Vote."
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Ten Nifty Ways to Save MoneyDon't let your money go down the drain!
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Best Gifts for People Who Hate George BushCalendar, t-shirts, books .... and the farting Bush doll!
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Best Gifts for Fans of ABC's LostIs anyone on your gift list a fan of the television show lost? Take a look at the great things you could buy for them.
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Top Ten Songs by Simon & GarfunkelSongs that made me feel carefree, made me break down in tears, made me feel an intense unfocused yearning.
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Top Ten Songs by the BeatlesI grew up with the Beatles. They were like my older brothers - if I had had brothers who were insanely talented.
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The Top Three Places to Take a Walk in San Francisco Without Having to Walk UphillSan Francisco's famous steep hills can be daunting if you want to take a relaxing walk and not feel as if you were in training for an Olympic event. This article describes three great walks that are blissfully flat.
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The Great Big List of Annual Fall Festivals and Activities in San FranciscoMusic, theater, street fairs, food, literature, leather, sand castles, the Blue Angels, and more!
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Play Crosswords OnlineWhich is better, solving on paper or on a computer screen? Plus, a guide to some of the best crosswords available online.
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Court Says Attempt to Appoint Heir to the Throne is UnconstitutionalThe White House strongly objects to the 6th Circuit court's ruling that it's unconstitutional to appoint Jenna the next Queen of the United States.
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Labor Day Weekend Events in San FranciscoCatch a play, take a cruise, see some art.
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Kong Flu Could Spread to PeopleExtra! Extra! Getcher fake news here and read all about it!
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How to Pay 0% Interest on a Credit CardA 0% rate is only temporary, and you may have to pay fees. If you miss payments, the rate can go way up. But it can be a good deal, if you read the fine print and are very careful.