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Dear Poll: Have You Ever Read a Friend's Diary?

DearSugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Since so many of you admitted to snooping, I thought I'd take it one step further. In this crazy world we all live in, it seems that writing in a journal is one of the only times where we can be truly one with our feelings; to write out our deepest and darkest secrets and innermost thoughts. It should go without saying that someones journal or diary is a very private, sacred possession yet so many people jump at the opportunity to turn the pages of someone else's sentiments. I understand that certain desperate situations call for that invasion of privacy, but tell me, have you ever read a friend's diary out of mere curiosity?

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Front Page: The Public Wants a Public Healthcare Option

TresSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:12 -0700

A majority of Americans want a public option for health insurance according to the latest poll. - WSJ
George W. Bush will be giving talks as a motivational speaker. - Talking Points Memo
After drug traffickers shot down a police helicopter this weekend, Rio de Janeiro says it has a long way to go before it's safe enough for the 2016 Olympics. - New York Times
The Heene's episode of Wife Swap has been pulled out of the rerun rotation following the balloon-boy incident. - CNN
Iran, the US, France, and Russia have drafted a deal that should ease concerns about Iran's nuclear program. - BBC News

Do Tell: Do You Blame Emotional Outbursts on Your Period?

DearSugar — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Being in tune with our bodies makes dealing with our periods much more manageable, but as we all know, PMS symptoms can differ from month to month. Some of us get emotional, some get cranky, and some of us have to deal with annoying bloating and sore boobs. But just like men tend to blame our bad moods on that time of the month, many women do too!

According to the March issue of Glamour magazine, 58 percent of women polled admit to blaming their emotional outbursts on their period. While I am no doubt emotional during that time of the month, I think blaming PMS for a hot temper is a cop out. I might be alone on this one so do tell, do you ever blame your emotional outbursts on your period?

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Briefing Book! Democrats Try to Sweep Congressional Races

LibertySugar — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:30:00 -0800

Congress: Will Democrats get to 60 in the Senate? Congressional races to watch. - NPR
Voting: Electoral chaos!!! Check in for (humorous) updates. - 23/6
TV: Ready for election night gizmos? The networks are ready to wow you. - Politico
Exit Polls: What do you need to know when predictions begin? Rule number one is do not trust exit poll data. - Huffington Post
Love: Would it be a deal breaker if he didn't vote? Share your opinion. - DearSugar

Kids: Valuable municipal program? Kids with anger problems in London are to be given foot massages in order to help them curb their aggression. - Londonist

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Add It Up and See - Are You a Swing Voter?

CitizenSugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:00:52 -0700

"I pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United States of. . . Pennsylvania?" It seems that way anymore, with all attention being lavished upon that holy grail of voter, the Swing Voter. Because like it or lump it, the Electoral College system means the presidential race is decided really by 15ish states - those with the big enough electoral "score" to make a difference in the race to the magic winning number of 270. PA's hefty score makes those votes more attractive and potentially a bigger deal than others.

Want to find out how "swingy" your own vote is? Slate has put together this handy calculator to figure out that very thing. Slot in six easy facts about you and see both your "pull" and swing factor. The tool weights the state you're voting in higher than any other factor, and then adds in key demographics about race and education, finishing off with how many people there are like you in your state. The guts of the calculator are based purely on polls, so it is only a close facsimile of voter behavior - but with a week left, if the needle points sharply to one side or the other when you put in your info, clear off the sofa. You can bet one of the campaigns will be paying you a visit.

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Do Tell: What's the Most Embarrassing thing you Have Ever Done...

DearSugar — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:30:00 -0700

A wrote a poll a few months back asking you all how you felt about passing gas in front of your boyfriend. 41% of you thought it was no big deal while others considered it rude and embarrassing-- I guess to each their own! No matter how comfortable you are with your partner, ladies, do tell, what is the most embarrassing thing you have ever done in front of your significant other?

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