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Can a Friendship Fall Apart Over a Small Slight?

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living

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Dr. Irene S. Levine

What seems like a minor slight to one friend can be blown out of proportion by another. It's always uncomfortable when there is a schism between two close friends, especially if they work together.

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The Inside Scoop on Your Introvert Friends

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living

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Dr. Irene S. Levine

Losing friends can be particularly difficult for introverts because we don't surround ourselves with people. We prefer a few intimate friends to lots of less-intense friendships.

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Air New Zealand Matchmaking Flight - Pre-Flight Party

Terry Gardner | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living

Read More: Matchmaking, Air New Zealand, Singles, Matchmaking Flight, Party, Flight Crew Dancing, New Zealand, Living News
Terry Gardner

Last summer, Air New Zealand became the first airline to offer a matchmaking flight, giving passengers a chance to find love at 30,000 feet -- we flew last week.

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Bye-Bye Baubles

Lita Smith-Mines | Posted 10.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Friends, Social Responsibility, Ecnomic Meltdown, Party, Economy, Selling, Economic Crisis, Mortgage Crisis, Gold, Poor, Consumer Protection, Financial Crisis, Living News
Lita Smith-Mines

I was encouraged to "bring my useless or broken gold" to an acquaintance's home, where I could "sell it all and take home cash." This was a new one for me, I've never left a social gathering richer than when I came in.

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Nick Swardson: "My Ass is the Best Joke Teller I Know"

Jon Chattman | Posted 10.08.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Unicorn, Farts, Grandma's Boy, Comedian, Comedy Album, Woody Allen, Nick Swardson, Joke, Ghandi, Dvd, Reno 911!, Cd, Will Ferrell, Rue McClanahan, Charlie Chaplin, Party, Chuck Norris, Comedy, Entertainment News
Jon Chattman

There is, for sure, a very twisted side to me. The other side is a nude Brad Pitt riding a unicorn with candy as his genitals.

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Why I Held My Book Launch Party in a Hair Salon

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 10.05.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Chappaqua, Women, Book Publishing, Books, Overlook Press, Irene S. Levine, Hair Salon, Bff, Friendship, Second Story Books, PsychologyToday.Com, Launch, Party, Independent Bookstores, American Booksellers Association, Book Launch, Booksellers, Indie Bound, Clinton, Stylist, Books News, Entertainment News
Dr. Irene S. Levine

Although many people were surprised before I explained why, deciding to have my launch party at Donna Hair Design in Chappaqua was a no-brainer

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Friday Talking Points [95] -- A Call To Action

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.26.2009 | Politics

Read More: Progressives, Al Franken, Chief of Staff, Reform, Alan Grayson, Paul Kirk, Aid of the Party, Emanuel, Midotw, Glenn Greenwald, Nancy Pelosi, Department of Justice, Most Impressive Democrat of the Week, Health Care, Peter Paul and Mary, Reid, Public Option, Democrat, House Progressives, Congress, Mary Travers, Democrats, Barack Obama, Ted Kennedy, Acorn, Progressive, Constitution, Mddotw, Rahm Emanuel, Party, Health, Blue Dogs, Harry Reid, Republicans, Senate, Healthcare, President Obama, David Kris, Sherrod Brown, Obama, Democratic, Democratic Party, Friday Talking Points, Fourth Amendment, Republican, Paul Wellstone, Pelosi, Defense Contractor, Co-Op, Baucus, Typewriter, Most Disappointing Democrat of the Week, Rahm, Representative Grayson, Trigger, Time for All Good Men, House, Franken, Rahmbo, Surreal, Fraud, Chris Weigant, Max Baucus, Kris, Politics News
Chris Weigant

The progressives and Blue Dogs are going to have a showdown. It is going to culminate not in statements to the press (or the lack thereof), not in some whispered whip count, but rather in a very public vote.

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Care About the Earth? Four Simple Ways to Take Action

Avital Binshtock | Posted 09.25.2009 | Green

Read More: Congress, Charity, Social Life, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Green, Earth, Community, Green Living, Gandhi, Planet, Tree Planting, Change, Constituents, Activism, Letter Writing, Climate Crossroads, Party, Climate Week Nyc, Environment, Beach Cleanup, Community Organizing, Fundraising, Editors, Sierra Club, Elected Officials, Environmental Activism, Green News
Avital Binshtock

It's officially Climate Week. In case you feel discouraged that you can't do enough, remember Gandhi's words: "Almost everything you do will seem insignificant, but it is very important that you do it."

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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: The Green Movement's Dirty Little Secret

Michael Parrish DuDell | Posted 09.19.2009 | Green

Read More: Green-Industry, Recycling, Vegetarian, Green Themed Party, Party, Moby, Recycled Materials, Vegan, Green, Cfl, An Inconvenient Truth, Green Living, Al Gore, Green News
Michael Parrish DuDell

Not very long ago I found myself at a fancy green-themed party. At first glance one might think that Mother Nature herself had blessed this sustainable soiree. And then the hors d'oeuvres were passed.

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Meet the Black Elite!

Michael Henry Adams | Posted 09.18.2009 | New York

Read More: Akron Ohio, Champagne, Tennessee Williams, Gregory Generet, Fashion Week, High-Society, Norma Darden, New York, Meritocracy, Breakfast at Tiffany's, N Boutique, Audrey Hepburn, Mojo, Reggie Van Lee, Tracy Reese, Style, B. Michael, Party, Evidence Dance Company, Cicely Tyson, Cecil Beaton, Fashion, East River, Ludget Delcy, Studio Museum in Harlem, Reginald Canal, Black Elite, Michelle Paterson, Obamas, White House, New York News
Michael Henry Adams

That the charity of New York's best events is secondary, even insignificant, in contrast to the stylishness of those in attendance, is a 'dirty secret' that's routinely denied.

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What!? Racism Still in America?

Jim Wallis | Posted 09.17.2009 | Politics

Read More: White House, President Obama, Voting, Racial Equality, Head of State, Racial, Black, White America, Civil Rights, Republican, African-American, Citizens, Conservative, Martyr, Inauguration, Justice, Health Care, Equality, Lying, Conservative Friends, Politics, Racist, Congress, Health, United States, First Black President, President of the United States, Minority Race, Race, Racism, Apologies, White, Disagreements, Party, Ethnicity, Rhetoric, Politics News
Jim Wallis

I see racial sub-texts in the intensity of the attacks on Obama -- not in the disagreements per se, but in the viciousness of the rhetoric.

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Home Entertaining Without Killing Yourself (or Your Loved Ones)

Denise Vivaldo | Posted 09.25.2009 | Style

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Denise Vivaldo

Take a nap and be rested. A clean house and a cranky host do not a party make.

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One Kiss or Two? The Etiquette of Social Kissing

Jo Bryant | Posted 09.14.2009 | Style

Read More: Etiquette, Introductions, Social Kissing, Handshake, Debrett's, Party, Manners, Style News
Jo Bryant

As a general rule, don't kiss people you don't know unless you are introduced to them in a social environment.

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Long Live Canada!

Menachem Kaiser | Posted 08.05.2009 | New York

Read More: Canada, Party, Summer, Hockey, New York News
Menachem Kaiser

Move over July 4. Here's how Canada Day was celebrated in New York City.

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What To Eat At Your Next BBQ

health.com | Tina Haupert | Posted 07.05.2009 | Living

Read More: Healthy Eating, Food, Diet, Drinking, Party, Beer, Bbq, Living News

Barbecues are my favorite part of the summer; who can resist good friends, good times, and good food? But sometimes these get-togethers make it too ea...

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Elliott Yamin Fights For Love; Parties in the Back

Jon Chattman | Posted 06.18.2009 | Entertainment

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Jon Chattman

There are times when you sort of need to fight for your artistry, but there's no better gig in the world.

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I Hope Rush Limbaugh Fails

Jim Wallis | Posted 04.12.2009 | Media

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Jim Wallis

The president shouldn't waste his valuable time in debating Rush Limbaugh. But I would like to make that offer. Hey Rush, I'll debate you.

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Optics: The Great Party Pooper

Liz Neumark | Posted 03.16.2009 | Style

Read More: Menu, Charity, Corporations, Economy, Party, Non-Profit, Food, Events, Schmoozing, Entertaining, Cuisine, 2009, Recession, Fundraising, Style News
Liz Neumark

Corporations are lying low; but the smart ones recognize the value of bringing people together in effective schmoozing.

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Create the Fashion Star of Your Own: a Dress Up Game

https://www.mochiads.com | Mochiads | Posted 03.07.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Games, Fashion, Style, Designer, Party, Girl Games, Dress Code, Clothes, Fun, Dress Up, Casual, Comedy News

A Dress Up game where you can impress the judges with your style choices! This game will give you fun and interesting pastime and a chance to express your artistic taste.

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Superbowl 2009: a Chicken Wing Extravaganza

Karen Leland | Posted 02.27.2009 | Style

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Karen Leland

Wings are the perfect sports-event munchies, since they can be securely retained in one hand while the other is being madly waved about in the air, accompanied by shouts of "Go Steelers!"

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What's The Party Line?

Liz Neumark | Posted 02.09.2009 | Business

Read More: New Year, Event, Party, Financial Crisis, Food, Green Living, Catering, Consumer Spending, Patriotic, 2009, Recession, Layoffs, Business Parties, Local Food, Buying Locally, Office Parties, Great Depression, Business News
Liz Neumark

It is a strange new world. I have been through several recessions and nothing even comes close to the vibe we are feeling today.

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Office Christmas Parties: An Etiquette Minefield

Jo Bryant | Posted 01.08.2009 | Style

Read More: Holiday Parties, Boss, Fun at Work, Office Socials, Socializing With Your Boss, Party, Office Etiquette, Icebreakers, Socializing at Work, Colleagues, Company Christmas Parties, Drinking at Parties, Style News
Jo Bryant

Office socials may look very much like any other party, but never forget they are a test of interpersonal skills and how you fit into the company.

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Political Parties Are Not "Checks" Or "Balances"

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.01.2009 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I'm not worried about whether checks and balances will disappear if Republicans don't have more than 40 seats in the Senate. True checks and balances are more fundamental than party affiliation.

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Friday Talking Points [54] -- Republican Fossilization

Chris Weigant | Posted 12.08.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Welcome back to Friday Talking Points. Of course, the big question on everyone's mind right now is: What is going on up in Minnesota? Al Franken is t...

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W&W: Has the Republican Party Died?

Ted Johnson, Maegan Carberry, Teresa Valdez Klein | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics

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Ted Johnson, Maegan Carberry, Teresa Valdez Klein

Elizabeth Blackney of "Media Lizzy" joins co-hosts Maegan Carberry and Teresa Valdez Klein to weigh in on today's presidential election and the natio...

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