http://www.allvoices.com/ en-us I could never be President. Not because people wouldn't vote for me - I could probably be the Sarah Palin of the Democratic party if you gave me twenty years. No, I don't want to be President. Last night, President... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4731078 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:07:40 -0800 Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! I love this holiday, and it's only 50% because of the stuffing. There is so much for us all to be thankful for, and it's wonderful to have a holiday just for that purpose (and for stuffing... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4691070 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:52:12 -0800 True, it is not Thanksgiving yet, but holiday shopping season has begun. It seems it began even earlier this year - pre-Halloween! At any rate, 'tis the season for shopping, and as I've looked at my bank statements and expenses,... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4652660 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:42:10 -0800 This is the perfect time of year to bring home a new animal - dog, cat, hamster, bunny, whatever you'd like! A pet is the perfect gift. You can make this gift doubly special by rescuing a homeless pet from... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4599999 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:10:22 -0800 I have been getting hit with pop-up ads on the Allvoices site. I am not a fan of this! So, until that stops, I am not going to waste time and potentially my computer for this blog - maybe I'll... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4591760 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:34:15 -0800 So we all know the old standard solutions to weight loss: eat less, exercise more. Easy, right? Hardly. We are STRESSED OUT. We want that candy bar now and we do not have time to jump on the treadmill. What... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4551368 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:58:20 -0800 I'm getting very tired of hearing the same old generalized assumptions: He's a Republican, so he's Conservative. She's a Democrat, so she's Pro-Choice. He's a Christian, so he's a Republican. Really? Last I knew, we were human beings with brains... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4513045 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:01:44 -0700 In case you've been under a rock, Richard Heene is a man from Fort Collins who recently pretended his son was stuck in a UFO balloon that was flying across Colorado. In 1984, a 23 year old Richard Heene was... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4468087 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:58:35 -0700 That sounds terrible doesn't it? True, though. Let me paint you a couple pictures. Before: Age 21, overambitious opera diva. 3 hours of vocal practice, 1 hour of piano, 2 hours of physical exercise and 6 hours of sleep a... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4434542 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:55:20 -0700 Dear Economy, Our relationship has grown sour. I did everything I could. I got high honors in high school and college. But when I was 21, I got a brain tumor, and my insurance wouldn't cover it. Economy, what did... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4393207 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:11:26 -0700 Every week I get together with a diverse group of friends. We are in our twenties and went to college together. Other than that, we are all different. We have different political views, different family structures, different incomes, we come... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4340971 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:31:25 -0700 As many of us know, having a pet brings health benefits and happiness. To reap the most rewards from having a pet, and to keep your pet happy, it is important to spend time together. Here are some great ways... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4283959 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:36:19 -0700 Recently, my husband and I decided, out of boredom and curiousity, to keep food diaries. Mine looked like this: cereal. bread. muffin. bread. Henry's looked like this: doritos. scotch. more doritos. more scotch. I'm only exaggerating a little bit. It... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4266032 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:23:07 -0700 Last month I brought you news of nature's pain reliever, ginger. Now we have another spice showing off its healing powers. Turmeric, or Curcumin, has been used in Asian medicine traditionally and has only recently been studied in the West.... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4219317 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:22:43 -0700 A story came out today that unfortunately did not seem too shocking. According to the Associated Press, ex-immigration officer Michael Clifford received a sentence of 15 years in prison for having sex with an 11 year old Brazilian boy. He... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4191452 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:43:01 -0700 The fall schedule has me getting back into the swing of things work-wise. At first I was a little nervous about the transition, considering that I'd been feeling relatively great with my not-working schedule. But here I am a few... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4174815 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:56:15 -0700 Hurricane Bill did some damage to the East Coast when it roared through a couple weekends ago. Two deaths are blamed on Bill, according to the Associated Press. One was a male swimmer in Florida, and another a child watching... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4074963 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:20:51 -0700 Senator Edward Kennedy died last night in Hyannis Port, Massachussetts, at the age of 77. He had suffered from brain cancer since May of 2008. Ted Kennedy became a senator for Massachussetts in 1962, at the age of 30 (the... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4008392 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:58:59 -0700 It is true that I currently live in Massachussetts, but don't let that confuse you: I am a Mainer. I was born and bred in the State of Maine. Upon realizing this, many acquaintances have made multiple annoying comments often... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4000997 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:01:18 -0700 Studies have shown that spending time with a cat or dog reduces stress and blood pressure. Walking your dog, playing with your cat, or sitting on the couch together are all soothing bonding experiences. Stress is also reduced when holding... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3971625 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:29:41 -0700