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Dear Media, There Were Women on Obama's Tech Team
We all know how important President Obama's team of tech and social media experts were in winning the election, but how many of us know about the women on that tech team? Not many, because big media...
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How About Them Skins and RG3?
As a DC Native, born in Freedman Hospital (Howard University Hospital for DC newbie Washingtonians) and grew up in Mount Pleasant now currently a Petworth resident, I know DC and I know the Skins...
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Valentine’s Day Peekaboo Pound Cake
Editor’s note: How awesome would it be if your kids sliced open a pound cake to reveal a pink heart inside. Well, Amy from Very Culinary has figured out a way to do do just that. Even though this...
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Book Review: Twitter for Good
Nonprofits can and must use social media to further their mission and engage with their audience. This book review of "Twitter for Good: Change the World One Tweet at a Time" gives some specific...
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'The Walking Dead' Returns: How New Parenthood Is Like The Zombie Apocalypse
The Walking Dead returns to AMC tonight and I for one couldn't be more grateful. Because as a relatively new parent there is nothing more relatable to my life than the Zombie Apocalypse. Let me...
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Are Pinterest Valentines Making Us Devalue Our Kids' Ideas?
Rumor has it that Valentine's Day is this week. I know this because my Instagram feed is full of the craftiest, shiniest, glitteriest, cutest-saying-est Valentines I have ever seen. Anne at Floral...
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Dog DNA Test: Our Beagle-Hound Is a Poodle
When I finally caved and agreed TW and Elly could have a dog for their birthday last year what it really meant was they could have a dog that I liked as much, if not more, than they did and I have a...
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What Business Could Learn from Etsy about Hiring Women
Esty sells handmade items from individual artisans, right? Well, yes it does. But it also hires people to work in the engineering department. After making a commitment to increase the number of women...
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Alzheimers: Waiting for Forgetting
I read an article in the online New York Times and suddenly find myself crying. Although I cry easily and have come to accept that as part of who I am, something about this crying jag disturbs me. I...
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You Are a Good Mom -- All of You!
Editor's Note: Maybe you're having one of those days. You know the kind: You overslept. You spilled your coffee on your clean shirt. The baby had one of those diapers. Your older child painted the...
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Top Five Romantic Movies You Might Not Have Seen (But Ought To!)
In case you just crawled out from under a rock, you need to realize that Valentine's Day is only a couple of days away and if you haven't made plans, well, you're most likely out of luck as far as...
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Valentine's Day Lunch Boxes: Love Sandwiches, Cheddar Cheese Hearts, and More
Editor’s note: I’m inspired nearly every time that I look at the blog Another Lunch. Unlike me, Melissa is full of creative, delicious ways to put together her kids’ lunches. But even she outdid...
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Without a Doubt: a Conversation with My Younger Self
This July I will turn 40. I’m not afraid of it, I’m kind of fascinated by who I’ve become. As the girls are getting bigger and as each birthday puts more distance between my 20-something self and who I...
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Valentine's Day Love Letter Challenge for Singles or Couples
Many single people hold a grudge against Valentine’s Day. They resent this holiday dedicated to couples and romantic love for various reasons -- perhaps they feel lonely or left out or looked down on,...
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Senate Passes the Violence Against Women Act--No Thanks to Male GOP Senators
The Senate finally passed the Violence Against Women Act. I suppose I should be thrilled. After all, the long-delayed vote was a whopping 78 to 22, and included support from a number of Republicans...
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Mammogram: Modern Day Torture Device?
I have dreaded my yearly mammogram since I received the prescription from Doogie Howser a few months ago. Although I acknowledge that regular mammograms are extremely important since early detection of...
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Fun Cruise Ship: A Waterslide, Raw Sewage & Onion Sandwiches
What happens when more than 4,000 people get trapped in a listing, floating toilet with no working stabilization system and sewage backing up in showers? Can you believe this story about Carnival...
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Chemicals in Clothing: The Hidden Price of Fashion
Don’t we all like to feel fashionable from time to time? This past week thousands have gathered in New York City for Fashion Week, and what a better time to talk about the hidden price we pay for our...
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The Blessing and Curse of Being Raised by a Great Mom
Editor's Note: Being raised by an amazing mom is a fantastic thing. But as Ashley at I Love Your More than Carrots has found out the hard way, it often means that the bar for mothering is set awfully...
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The Future of Food: Farmers Markets Go Virtual
In the San Francisco Bay Area, we're pretty spoiled when it comes to farmers markets. There's a market within easy striking distance of most area residents six days a week year-round. But in most parts...
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