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2012-02-24T10:37:03-05:00

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Father Knows Best – Finally, Reasonable Parents Reject “The Bachelor”

Last updated on: February 24, 2012 at 10:37 am By Nancy French

(Spoiler Alert: If you’ve not watched this week’s episode of The Bachelor on your DVR, you might want to skip this article.) I’m the mother of a young teenager who’s not dating yet, so I can only imagine a nervous young man asking her father for her hand in marriage. Many argue that the whole idea is chauvinistic and reminiscent to times when women were treated like objects. Most people, however, still think it’s a respectful gesture, an important tradition,... Read more

2012-02-23T00:17:43-05:00

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I cannot stop thinking about Whitney.

Last updated on: February 23, 2012 at 12:17 am By Tara Edelschick

Everyone else may have moved on, but I cannot stop thinking about Whitney. I’ve been unable to sleep several nights as I lay awake thinking about her. I get distracted in the middle of Spanish class only to realize I am thinking about her. I can’t stop thinking about Whitney, and about how wrong it is that she is not alive. It’s just wrong, and I can’t stand it. I want to turn back the clock, pour her a cup... Read more

2012-02-21T14:53:29-05:00

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How Target Knew a Teen Was Pregnant Before Her Father Did

Last updated on: February 21, 2012 at 2:53 pm By Nancy French

Forbes has an interesting piece that will make you think twice before sliding your debit card: Every time you go shopping, you share intimate details about your consumption patterns with retailers. And many of those retailers are studying those details to figure out what you like, what you need, and which coupons are most likely to make you happy. Target, for example, has figured out how to data-mine its way into your womb, to figure out whether you have a... Read more

2012-02-24T00:42:35-05:00

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Waking Up

Last updated on: February 24, 2012 at 12:42 am By Tara Edelschick

We’re on sabbatical in Costa Rica for three months. We’ve been here for four days, and I’m pooped. I know, I know. Poor me. Living at the beach, dancing merengue, practicing my Spanish, and hanging out with my kids and husband. Three months of rest, relaxation, and fun. What kind of ingrate complains about that? And I’m not complaining, really. It’s just that I find it exhausting. If I’m not pumped up on the adrenaline that comes from not knowing... Read more

2012-03-04T22:18:53-05:00

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We Could Have Had It All

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 at 10:18 pm By Anna Quinn

It’s hard to watch Whitney standing there in all her ‘80s glory: gorgeous voice, huge hair, headband, patriot tracksuit and all, reveling in the music and the energy of the crowd. Didn’t she almost have it all? Read more

2012-02-16T10:12:53-05:00

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Why Louisiana Hot Sauce Didn’t Go with Chinese Stir Fry

Last updated on: February 16, 2012 at 10:12 am By Kathy Tuan-Maclean

During graduate school, I spent summers doing inner city urban ministry with a multi-racial bunch of students in the African-American community of Austin on the West Side of Chicago. When you live in multi-racial community with several folks of each color and stripe, quickly the simplest issues have racial overtones. One night TC, a Chinese from Malaysia, made stir fry for dinner. Two African-American women, Shunelle and Niecy, promptly drowned their dinner with gobs of Louisiana hot sauce. As I... Read more

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2012-02-15T07:28:58-05:00

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How I’m Like Whitney Houston

Last updated on: February 15, 2012 at 7:28 am By Jean Yih Kingston

In Whitney Houston’s prime, her voice was angelic, strong, and almost otherworldly. Her career began in the eighties with a fresh face and bright-eyes, coming from a modeling and gospel music background. But after years in the industry and her rocky fifteen-year marriage to Bobby Brown, she became a different person. She gave an interview with Diane Sawyer in 2002, in which she was defensive and proud. She made fun of people on crack, suggested she used more sophisticated drugs,... Read more

2012-02-14T19:22:54-05:00

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It’s V-Day… calling all the single ladies!

Last updated on: February 14, 2012 at 7:22 pm By Ruth Malhotra

If you’re a single lady this Valentine’s Day (like me), I don’t want to hear any complaining… instead, why don’t you celebrate this sweet occasion with the girls in your life? I’ve always enjoyed V-Day, as it’s a fabulous excuse to give out candy and cards to the special people all around you! You’ll be surprised how much it means to others when you remember them with a small yet meaningful gesture… you’ll bring joy to their day, and warmth... Read more

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2012-02-13T23:25:01-05:00

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Everything He Needs to Know . . .

Last updated on: February 13, 2012 at 11:25 pm By Anna Quinn

Suddenly the year of “wasted” tuition seemed infinitely valuable. One minority year was an experience that would change my son’s outlook for life. Read more

2012-02-13T14:23:11-05:00

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Facebook Video Dad Posts Updates

Last updated on: February 13, 2012 at 2:23 pm By Rebecca Cusey

And it makes me like him a whole lot more. Does his rejection of publicity and profit, and his steady explaination of the situation make you feel better about him shooting his daughter’s laptop? And isn’t it funny the dog ratted her out? Read more

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