natalie walters
I am on a mission to live a simpler, downsized, sustainable life. Writing fits this mission and feeds my soul.
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Halloween Costume Ideas for Rival Pundit RalliesWhat will stylish Washington, DC marchers be wearing on October 30,2010? Team Colbert has the edge with a bevy of scary political costume themes.
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Rutgers Suicide: Dangerous Nexus of Technology and IntoleranceWhen computer becomes co-conspirator, silent witness and weapon of choice, the cloak of internet anonymity can't hide the ugly truth. Are digital dehumanization and desensitization to blame?
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Joaquin Phoenix Offers Letterman an Explanation for Incoherent InterviewA cleaned-up Joaquin Phoenix explained his previous incoherent visit on Letterman as a ruse for his new mockumentary with Casey Affleck titled "I'm Still Here".
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Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity Vs. Colbert's March to Keep Fear AliveWill Comedy Central pundits Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert whip up a pre-election frenzy with their Rally to Restore Sanity and March to Keep Fear Alive? Stay tuned.
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Chicago O'Hare UFO Incident on the Radar AgainA mention of the Chicago O'Hare UFO incident on Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" is rekindling interest in the story. Author Leslie Kean advocates renewed investigation...
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Nicole Bobek Joins Tonya Harding as Tarnished Olympic Figure SkatersNicole Bobek joins Tonya Harding in the ranks of tarnished Olympic figure skaters, with a fall that's harder than the ice at Nagano.
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And Now, Announcing Our Next American Idol JudgesWith Idol's creators ready to return to the original 3 judge formula, audience anticipation is building for the announcement of replacements for Simon Cowell, Ellen Degeneris and Kara Dioguardi. J-Lo and Steven Tyler are the likely candidates.
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Anorexic Turned Plus-Size Model Complains of Retouched PhotosFormer anorexia sufferer and current plus-size model Crystal Renn was upset at the apparently retouched shots from a recent fashion shoot that made her healthy size 10 body look more like a sickly size 2, but she wants fans to know she hasn't relapsed.
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Anorexic Male Model Jeremy Gillitzer's Death Highlights a Growing TrendHis wasted body down to barely more than 60 pounds at his death, 38 year old former model Jeremy Gillitzer succumbed to the deadly disease of anorexia that is growing more prevalent among males.
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Mississippi Singer Michael Grimm Early Front-runner on "America's Got Talent" Season 5Soulful Mississippi singer Michael Grimm survived Katrina and the early rounds of Season 5 "America's Got Talent", in a show that tries to distinguish itself by pitting musicians and strongmen versus underwater artists and rock-wall gymnasts.
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Wharton, Texas Firefighter's Transgendered Widow at Heart of LawsuitThere's got to be a better way to honor the memory of a fallen firefighter. After losing his life battling a blaze, Capt. Araguz is now forced to take up a posthumous battle defending the legitimacy of his marriage to transgendered Nikki.
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"Bachelorette" Ali Finale Minus FrankCheated on and dumped, Ali's choices are down to two for the upcoming finale of ABC's "The Bachelorette". Props to the old girlfriends who manage supporting roles despite never being cast!
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Burning Dan: Fire-Spinning Flow Artist Brother of Joseph Gordon-LevittYou could say Burning Dan was born at the notorious Burning Man festival. There's no mistaking the resemblance to actor brother Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
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Mel Gibson Recorded Meltdown with Ex OksanaThe question is no longer can this relationship be saved or even can the actor's career be salvaged, but whether Mel Gibson the man is beyond redemption.
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Corpse Flower Countdown Continues in HoustonThe countdown continues for the overdue and long-awaited opening of a rare corpse flower named Lois. Her Houston museum home is happy for the boost in admission revenue.
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The Bachelorette Show with Ali in New YorkAli and her suitors head to the bright lights of Broadway for a "Lion King" audition. Kasey makes a lasting impression with a misguided tattoo. Weatherman's forecast for a rose fails.
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ABC's Bachelorette with Ali - the Awkwardness ContinuesDuring a Barenaked Ladies video shoot, a love scene with Ali leaves Weatherman Jonathan Novak in tears. Lame - and Crippled - Wrestler limps miles to the Bachelorette pad!
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Joran Van Der Sloot Arrest: Closure for Holloway Case?Coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the Alabama teen's disappearance and presumed death, the implication of Joran Van Der Sloot in the death of another young woman could finally offer some closure to the unsolved Holloway case.
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ABC's Newest Bachelorette Ali Lets Weatherman Stay"Weatherman" Jonathan already shares my living room, delivering Houston forecasts with boyish charm (is he really 30?). So seeing him squirm and smirk on ABC's The Bachelorette is just plain disconcerting.
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Lost Without ABC's LOSTIf you, like me, are feeling lost without LOST, at least we have the solace of knowing we were along for the show's incomparable ride.
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Late Night TV Wars - the SequelIt's deja vu all over again in Late Night as the battle for the coveted Tonight Show throne continues starring some new characters along with returning players from the original cast.
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Airport Body Scanners Give Fear of Flying a New MeaningIf airport security checkpoint body scanning becomes mandatory, fear of flying could take on a whole new meaning.
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Today's Technophobes Take Up Old CauseThere is a growing anti-technology movement afoot, fueled by fears of technology's ability to intrude and displace
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Avatar Rides the Rising Sci-Fi WaveAvatar is just the latest entry in the burgeoning sci-fi field, but what do the themes of popular fantasy say about our collective mindset?
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Arming for the Revolution in Health CarePreparing for changes in the American health care system.
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The United States of Pop CultureHow pop culture unifies our increasingly fractured society.
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Nickel and Dimed in the World of Online WorkAn honest look at what it is really like to work online.
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Carrie Fisher Tackles the Issue of Mental IllnessCarrie Fisher writes candidly of her battles with bipolar disorder and manic depression in her latest memoir and earlier novels.
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Losing Farrah and MichaelReflections on the dramatic differences and eerie coincidences in the deaths of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson
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A Career in BartendingAn overview of the bartending profession.
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Secrets of a Skinny B*tchTips for learning to recognize and relish hunger.
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Confessions of a Digital Conversion ResisterA humorous reflection on managing the digital television conversion.
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Gold Rush Reduxcomparing the current gold mania with the first gold rush in America
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Chuck Bass is My Secret CrushWarm, fuzzy thoughts about the W.B. teen drama and its resident bad boy.
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The Lost Art of SavingA look at how Americans have forgotten the virtue of saving.
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Search Engine MadnessMusings on our search engine-obsessed culture.
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Compost MagicTips for making and using compost in your garden.
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Life Lessons in TennisReflections on the metaphors in the game of tennis.
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Asian Invasion - of Ladybugs!Tips for dealing with a home invasion of the insect kind.
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Head Start Offers Hope and HelpAn overview of the services and the mission of the federal Head Start program.
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Starting Your Own Mini Goat FarmSimple tips for novice goat-keepers.
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Surviving the Terrible TeensWit and wisdom on surviving your child's adolescence.
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Surviving Your Child's Freshman YearTips for parents to take the stress out of the transition from high school to college.
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Match the Child to the SportParents can help children succeed by finding a sport that suits their child.
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Embracing the Spirit of DownsizingHow to embrace the idea of cutting back when times are tough.
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Bitter Lessons in a Year of Public LossesAn editorial on finding the meaning in a year filled with celebrity deaths.