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New Years Commentary

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Nia Vardalos | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living

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Nia Vardalos

A common misconception about adoption is that to get a kid you just have to go to another country and be as pretty as Angelina Jolie. As studio executives and movie reviewers have informed me again and again, I'm not.

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Taking Action in Achieving Your Intention

M.J. Ryan | Posted 02.20.2009 | Living

Read More: Lose Weight, Smart, Intention, Goals, Aspiration, Setting Goals, Emotion, New Year's Commentary, 2009 New Year's Resolutions, 2009, Happiness, Lifestyle Changes, New Year's Resolutions, Emotions, Body Image, Dieting, Exercise, New Year's Resolution, Living News
M.J. Ryan

An intent can be anything you want to change or achieve in your life or in the world in which you live -- it can be personal, social, or global, or all three.

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Using Mindful Eating to Get Back on Track in 2009

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 02.11.2009 | Living

Read More: Eating Habits, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Healthy Lifestyle, Health, Food, Eating, Healthy Eating Habits, 2009, Stress Management, Oprah, New Year's Commentary, New Year's Resolutions, Stress, Oprah Winfrey, New Year's Resolution, Living News
Dr. Susan Albers

Learning the art of mindful eating can prevent you from going back into your default eating mode. Mindful eating is not a diet. There are no menus. It is about learning how to be more aware of what you eat.

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New Year Resolutions Week

Karen Leland | Posted 02.06.2009 | Living

Read More: New Year's Resolutions, Lists, New Year's Commentary, New Year Resolutions, Spirituality, Goals, New Year's Resolution, Happiness, Living News
Karen Leland

As we roll into January, I have been reflecting (in between shopping, cooking, planning, and partying) on my past resolutions of 2008 and my goals for 2009.

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Have a Hopeful New Year

Craig Crawford | Posted 02.05.2009 | Politics

Read More: John F. Kennedy, Obama, Election Day, Barack Obama, Obama Kennedy, New Year's Commentary, Politics News
Craig Crawford

Nations throughout history perished or flourished based upon how well they progressed into a new age. As Kennedy did, Obama has the chance to bring about a new spirit for the country.

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Less/More Resolutions

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 02.05.2009 | Living

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Dr. Susan Corso

This year, I'm going to . . . Waste less, recycle more. Talk less, listen more. React less, consider more. Read less, meditate more. Complain less, compliment more.

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Make It Happen!

Crystal Smith | Posted 02.05.2009 | Living

Read More: New Year's Resolutions, Positive Thinking, Happiness, President Obama, New Year's Commentary, Living News
Crystal Smith

This is the year of making things happen! I believe that this is the year of watching miracles happen. When we strive to achieve our goals, grand things will occur!

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Salvation

Mary Lou Song | Posted 02.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Kindness, Holidays, New Year's Commentary, Charity, Compassion, Living News
Mary Lou Song

I realized that a simple donation I made leaving the store may actually help someone in need. Even in a small way. And I was glad to start the New Year with that thought in mind.

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Best Political Videos Of 2008 From The UpTake

The Uptake | Posted 02.02.2009 | Politics

Read More: Religion, Election 2008 Coverage, John McCain, Ron Paul, Al Franken, John Kline, election2008, Minnesota, Barack Obama, Muslim, Poop, Rnc, Arab, Mn, Norm Coleman, Iowa, Iowa Caucuses, Republican National Convention, Bill Moyers, Weird, New Year's Commentary, Politics News
The Uptake

It's hard to pick the "best" videos of the year. There are so many reasons that they can be good. So I've picked several based on my own categories.

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New Year's Dream Resolutions

Anne Hill | Posted 02.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Dreams, Inspiration, Humor, New Year's Dream Resolution, Spirituality, New Year's Resolution, New Year's Commentary, Living News
Anne Hill

I go through my dream journal at the end of the year and re-read everything I wrote down. I take the most interesting or funny or poignant bits, and make resolutions out of them.

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The Top Nontroversies of 2008

John Ridley | Posted 02.02.2009 | Politics

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John Ridley

As we turn the calendar page, what seemed monumental then, in retrospect has all the significance of a Dennis Kucinich stump speech.

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Goodbye to Greed -- Hello to Need

Sherman Yellen | Posted 01.31.2009 | Politics

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Sherman Yellen

As we enter the New Year let us not forget those wonderful little rascals from the GOP -- Condi, Turd Blossom, Brownie, Gonzo and Scooter who played such crazy tricks on our country.

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My Facebook Status Updates for 2009

Andy Borowitz | Posted 12.31.2008 | Politics

Read More: Andy Borowitz, Chrysler, George W. Bush, Malcolm Gladwell, Facebook, Brian Williams, Caroline Kennedy, Marley & Me, Iphone, Joe Scarborough, Rod Blagojevich, Rahm Emanuel, Jay Leno, Rick Warren, Levi Johnston, New York Times, Coldplay, Scooter Libby, Bristol Palin, New Year's Commentary, Politics News
Andy Borowitz

Andy can't believe that shoe almost hit Rick Warren. Andy doesn't think Caroline Kennedy is qualified to replace Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense, but doesn't blame her for asking.

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May 2009 Be For You...

Ken Levine | Posted 01.31.2009 | Home

Read More: New Year's Commentary, Paul Rudd, Home News
Ken Levine

...what 2008 was for Barack Obama, the Philadelphia Phillies, Mad Men, Batman, Ironman, the Boston Celtics, Tina Fey, David Cook, Michael Phelps, Wall-E, Hulu...

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Three Things for the New Year

Alec Baldwin | Posted 01.31.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Sag, Dev Patel, 2008, Screen Actors Guild Strike, Screen Actors Guild, SAG Strike, New Year's Commentary, Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire Best Picture, Slumdog Millionaire, Danny Boyle Slumdog Millionaire, Alec Baldwin, Entertainment News
Alec Baldwin

One is that Danny Boyle wins for Best Director and that Slumdog Millionaire is Best Picture at the Oscars. I hope its star, Dev Patel, is, at the very least, nominated for this incredible film.

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What a Year It Might Be

Gary Hart | Posted 01.31.2009 | Politics

Read More: Obama Russia, Russia, Nuclear Weapons, 2008 New Year, Non-Proliferation Treaty, Russia Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Zero, New Year's Commentary, Obama Nuclear Weapons, Cold War, START I Treaty, US-Russian Relations, Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, Politics News
Gary Hart

2009 could be the year when America and Russia decide to make dramatic reductions in nuclear weapons and convene an international conference of all nuclear nations to agree to the complete elimination of nuclear weapons from the face of the earth.

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Will Foreign Policy Get Even Sexier in 2009?

Phil Bronstein | Posted 01.31.2009 | Politics

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Phil Bronstein

The line between punishment and reward can be confusing in any culture. Particularly when it comes to sex.

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Ten Green & Non-New-Agey Spiritual New Year's Resolutions. [Contribute Your Number One Aspiration]

Waylon Lewis | Posted 01.31.2009 | Green

Read More: New Year's Resolutions, Yoga, New Year's Eve, Activism, Mountain Climbing, New Year's Resolution, Green, Bicycling, Meditation, Environmentalism, New Year's Commentary, Parenting, Green Living, Buddhism, 2009, Family, Green News
Waylon Lewis

So what can you do, if you're concerned 1) about being truly happy inside and 2) helping everyone else and the outside world to be happy and healthy?

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The 'Market' Isn't So Wise After All

Thomas Frank | Posted 01.31.2009 | Business

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Thomas Frank

By and large the free-market medicine men seem determined to learn nothing from this awful year. Instead they repeat their incantations and retreat deeper into their dogma.

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Brand New (Year)

Molly Magid Hoagland | Posted 01.31.2009 | Living

Read More: Birth, Family Relationships, Siblings, Pregnancy, New Year, New Beginnings, New Baby, Brothers, New Year's Commentary, Living News
Molly Magid Hoagland

My younger boy just turned four, but the other day he fell asleep against my chest like an infant. He's now the age his older brother was when he was born.

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The 12 Most Viral Web Stories of 2008

Jonah Peretti | Posted 01.31.2009 | Media

Read More: New Year's Commentary, Viral Video, Viral Email, Online, Buzzfeed, Lists, 2008, Penis Size, Lois Feldman, Montauk Monster, Chuck E. Cheese, Miley Cyrus, Russian Cheerleaders, John McCain, Disaster Girl, Miley Cyrus Topless Pictures, Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair, Obama Shirtless Photos, Man Throws Shoes at Bush, Obama Shirtless, Consequences of Gay Marriage, Bush Shoe, Sarah Palin, Gay Marriage, Most Viral Stories of 2008, Viral, Media News
Jonah Peretti

The web changed forever the moment that Iraqi journalist threw his shoes at President Bush. Or at least it changed for two or three days as the animated gifs and games flooded the Internet.

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Teach Your Children Well: An Aging Rock Critic's Album of the Year

David Wild | Posted 01.31.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: One Hundred Greatest Album, Best Album of 2008, Home Before Dark Neil Young, Neil Young, Music, Best of 2008, Family, New Year's Commentary, Entertainment News
David Wild

As a concerned parent now myself, I wanted to take just a moment to honor one box set that I feel every parent with any disposable income ought to invest in even during these very trying times.

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The Irrepressible Hope of a New Year

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 01.31.2009 | Politics

Read More: Robert Frost, 2009 Predictions, 2009 Economy, Barack Obama, Recession, Inauguration, New Year's Commentary, Politics News
Madeleine M. Kunin

When friends and strangers greet each other this final day of the year, we optimistically say, "Happy New Year." This year, we can't wait for the New Year to start and the old year to retire.

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New Year's Resolutions

One For The Table | Posted 01.31.2009 | Living

Read More: Losing Weight, Laraine Newman, New Year's Eve, Magical Thinking, Going Vegan, New Year's Resolution, New Year's Commentary, Living News
One For The Table

I'd really like to lose 15, but I might lose 5. Either way, I need to feel good in my own skin and accept the fact that I'm not going to get any cuter.

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The Top 10 Worst Top 10 Lists of 2008

Charlotte Hilton Andersen | Posted 01.30.2009 | Style

Read More: Top Ten List, Grey's Anatomy, Hoaxes, Time Magazine, 2008, Humanitarian Crisis, Youtube, Spam, New Year, Pollution, David Letterman, Usenet, New Year's Commentary, Style News
Charlotte Hilton Andersen

A good top 10 list is relevant, a little nostalgic and interesting. But a bad top 10 list? Now that's just good fun.

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