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Online dating gains as Dow Jones falls
Housing prices are plummeting. Jobs are evaporating. And the economy is a mess. But singles are wading into the online dating pool in record numbers, giving virtual matchmakers their best traffic figures in years - and giving users even better odds for finding a snuggle buddy, a fling or The One.
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Amy Dickinson
He wasn't invited to niece's wedding
January 7, 2009
Dear Amy: I have been a househusband for the last 20 years. I have six sisters and no brothers. Recently, one of my sister's daughters was married, and I was intentionally not invited. Through the family grapevine, I learned that it was my niece's choice.
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A monthly feature exploring the stores, restaurants and sights of Maryland neighborhoods.
Health & Wellness
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Study links breast cancer spread, gene
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Beilenson refocuses effort to boost enrollment for Healthy Howard Plan
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Troy and Marc: OK fat people — let the new diet begin!
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Trips to National Aquarium key to program that helps autistic youngsters
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Expert advice: Regulate your salt intake for better health
Home & Garden
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Cold house may be the product of an insufficient heating system
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It's Alive!
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A welcome place for family in Ten Hills
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Gardening a leisurely activity? Not on your life, Anna Wintour
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Get your backyard in bay-friendly shape
Parenting
A big sister's job
Making friends
Preparing children for disasters
Cabin fever in Howard County
Dads do it differently -- Father's Day Friday
Tip Sheet Thursday: The wonders of peanut butter
Things to do this week
New Year's Posole
Get Moving: How to get the kids to exercise
Welcoming 2009 with your kids
Detangling long hair -- the Monday Consult
Father's Day Friday: Must "Luv" cats
After the presents -- now what? (Tip Sheet Thursday)
Things to do -- the Christmas/winter break edition
Over-day (or overnight) Lightened Strata
Living Green
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They remind you to recycle; you remind them to step off.
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Moose are roaming right out of existence
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Energy dispute over Rockies riches
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Lawsuit on whales and sonar is settled
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Scrap yard business turns to junk
