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  Is Fifty Shades Of Grey Dangerous?

  Kathryn Casey Contributor Hi Carolyn! I'm glad you're enjoying my books. It's true that I didn't read the second or third books in the series. I just couldn't. I[...] Kathryn Casey Contributor Thank you, Meg. You've said all of this so well. Yes, this is what I was going for. The secrecy, control, pressuring Ana to do things[...] Jane Maybe I see much more in this story than is actually there then. Perhaps- if poorly written then the mass readership is explained[...] Jane Risking over posting abuse but- the question raised here isn’t about BDSM as the 1st commenter established. It’s about abuse- a[...] Meg I'm really glad I read this blog. I purchased the first two books as I was interested in reading them because of all the hype.[...] Kathryn Casey Contributor Of course, we are all vulnerable, if someone wants to hurt us. Just walking down the street, if our path crosses the wrong person. But,[...] Jane I once came across a psychology professor- abused as a child. She said she had a good relationship- her partner is very patient but he[...] Victoria Pynchon Contributor I'm no expert but I don't believe people who are titillated by B&D fantasies or role playing were necessarily nor even probably[...]

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  Does Sallie Mae Want Students To Default ?

  alancollinge Thanks to Congress, and the lobbying prowess of Sallie Mae, the Consumer Banker's Association, the guarantors, and others, Federal[...] alancollinge Sallie Mae can't sell ANYTHING to their existing customers, and they know it. To characterize their existing customers as potential[...] alancollinge Hey anonymous lurking guy: First, I have not barely even begun to rebut. Second, why are you even still posting here anonymously? Find[...] alancollinge I disagree strongly. Under Direct Loan program, Sallie Mae, PHEAA, and others are still both servicing loan debt, and collecting on[...] Peter J Reilly Contributor I don't know Alan "Corporate Welfare Queens/Bottom feeding poverty pimps" is flirting with my arbitrary and mutating decorum standards.[...] alancollinge This still leaves the large majority of Sallie Mae (and other FFELP lenders) portfolios with a 99% reimbursement rate. In fact,[...] alancollinge By "Subject Matter Experts", do you mean the geniuses who have perpetuated, and greatly exacerbated this problem by shaving, hiding, or[...] Robyn Ruff When I taught in the critical need areas (poor, under served..etc) we use to say "everybody's got a story". because every kid had one.[...]

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  Call For Nominations: Top 100 Websites For Women 2012

  Raeanne Furfaro I forgot in my nomination the website www.thepixelproject.net please consider them to help women in every country live a safe life. Raeanne Furfaro I nominate The Pixel Project because it is a grassroots all volunteer organization that dedicates itself to Stopping Violence Against[...] Ruby L. Taylor, MSW Lori thank you so much for using the site and nominating us. Your words of encouragement were greatly appreciated. You Are Priceless! Ruby L. Taylor, MSW Monique thank you so much for supporting Uplift Girls and for nominating us. Your kind words were greatly appreciated. You Are[...] Sandy I vote for LogAllot.com reginao I nominate The Women's Eye website, www.thewomenseye.com for inclusion in your list of the top websites for women. I love this website[...] Barbara Williams Y100 Top Websites for Women - You have to choose www.magnifeco.com! It is a gorgeous web site, researched, designed, and tended to by[...] Lauren I would like to nominate www.ASKinyourface.com. It is a great resource for women dedicated to inspiring women and helping them be the[...]

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  Microsoft Did Not Sacrifice Existing Windows Phone Users For WP8

  Ewan Spence Contributor Jason.. Windows 8, Smart Glass, Surface, Windows Phone 8... and perhaps Xbox 720 as well in 2013? Ewan Spence Contributor I have no idea why Microsoft chose to present it in the way they did. Remember though that this is mostly a developer event, not a[...] Ewan Spence Contributor Christopher, neither did Microsoft say it would be updated to Windows Phone 8. How would you expect MS to add NFC, microSD card[...] Ewan Spence Contributor How many original iPads out there are still doing sterling work? The same will be true of the current Windows Phones. Ewan Spence Contributor True Bishoy, but then apps for Android 4.0 will never run on the huge numbers of 2.3.x devices, yet the Android devs can see the[...]

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  Sauce For The Gander ? Revenue Agent Loses Job For Losing In Tax Court

  rlbaty I don't know the story, but it looked interesting that a certain Bernard S. Mark asked to be allowed to represent Benjamin at his Tax[...] Peter J Reilly Contributor Could not find him showing up in any cases other than his own. rlbaty Looks like the decision to fire him was appropriate; even if coming way too late. For some strange reason, the Fort Hood shooting comes[...]

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