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This inspirational Duracell ad shines a spotlight on Derrick Coleman and the obstacles he has had to overcome as a deaf running back for the Seattle Seahawks. This guy could be playing in the Super Bowl – watch out. 2014 brings a major change to the Boy Scouts who will begin allowing openly gay children…
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Where my girls at?! Flavorwire looks at 20 women who shaped our culture in 2013. A solar charger may seem like one of those things no one really needs, but after being stranded with no power for six days during Hurricane Sandy, something like this is starting to look pretty good. What would the New…
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There are plenty of women willing to be a surrogate. Here’s why. I hurt just thinking about female circumcision. Binge watching TV has become standard. Since success of a show is often based on live ratings, I’m worried this is why so many of my favorite shows get cancelled. I still miss Happy Endings. Apparently…
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If you think dating is hard, try living in Hong Kong. I am committing to #GivingTuesday tomorrow and you should, too. But don’t listen to me; let Kevin Bacon convince you. I thought the Highline was cool but it looks lame compared to these floating couches. Did you participate in Black Friday this year? I…
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Online dating may be a viable solution for people on the Autism spectrum. If you’re Hunger Games obsessed like I am, you’ll probably like to know a little about what’s in store for the next installment, Mockingjay. Do you care where your filet mignon grew up? How does your Thanksgiving meal compare to that of…
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This is probably the best argument for a female, black SNL cast member I’ve read. Can we please institute this form of payment for the NYC Subway? Tons of my friends are participating in Tough Mudder races in an effort to prove how badass they are; but with one death and plenty of injuries on…
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Fashionably late has become the new on time and obnoxiously late has become somewhat acceptable. I hate it and am embarrassed that I have been an offender. My main new year’s resolution is to be on time. It’s punctual for me from now on. Amazon/Kindle is staying a step ahead by getting into the content…
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Is Tumblr making it cool to be depressed? A little less creepy than prisoners’ last meals, this chart of famous final bites is intriguing. I wonder what I would eat… I was shocked to discover there’s a pill to prevent HIV. I was even more shocked to learn that no one is taking it. I’m…
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It’s not all like the movie “Taken”. There’s human trafficking going on right here in the US. The new trend in talking (yes, there are trends to speech) is the Vocal Fry. It’s invading our culture and I must admit I’m guilty. I often eat lunch at my desk, but I think I owe it…
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I read a lot. You’ve probably seen book reviews on this site so you’re familiar with the novels and memoirs I’ve been reading, but it doesn’t stop there. I’m constantly flipping through magazines and websites for interesting articles. But I’ll admit it’s overwhelming. I work in print and digital advertising so I know firsthand how…
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Peaches to Apples 