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    She was such a Role model, says who?

    FEBRUARY 13, 2012 12:15PM

    By Cheffer


    Topics: open+call, news, movies, health, gossip, family, belief/religion, media, role model, whitney

    • 18 Ratings
    • 824 Views
    • 22 Comments
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    When I was Xena (response to Matt Paust)

    JANUARY 28, 2012 1:11PM

    By Oryoki Bowl


    Topics: super warrior, consciousness, role model, secret identity, open call

    • 7 Ratings
    • 776 Views
    • 10 Comments
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    Ben Roethlisberger Prepares for Super Bowl at the Bar

    FEBRUARY 3, 2011 1:10PM

    By Catherine Forsythe


    Topics: role model, bar, ben roethlisberger, super bowl, nfl

    • 1 Ratings
    • 222 Views
    • 1 Comments
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    FACEBOOK FAUX PAS PALIN STYLE

    NOVEMBER 20, 2010 1:42PM

    By Pakalani


    Topics: facebook, grammar, education, president, success, role model, mayor, teens, children, pregnancy, family, politics

    • Editor's Pick
    • 10 Ratings
    • 1546 Views
    • 19 Comments
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    Harry Potter is Real

    NOVEMBER 20, 2010 12:04PM

    By Isalina Herself


    Topics: m, childrens book, hogwarts, magic, allegory, role model, hermione granger, rowling, jk rowling, the deathly hallows, harry potter, news, politics, movies, fiction, books

    • 10 Ratings
    • 727 Views
    • 40 Comments
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    Obama Needs to Fish or Cut Bait

    NOVEMBER 19, 2010 10:05AM

    By Kent Pitman


    Topics: barack obama, obama, stepping aside, step aside, stepping down, step down, 2012, 2008, re-election, reelection, role model, role, spin, vision, picture, terminology, imagery, metaphor, duty honor country, country, honor, duty, fighting for their political lives, fighting for her political life, fighting for his political life, fighting for their lives, fighting for her life, fighting for his life, fighting, sacrifice, war, philosophy, politics

    • 19 Ratings
    • 559 Views
    • 34 Comments
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    Fighting for their Political Lives

    NOVEMBER 18, 2010 7:55AM

    By Kent Pitman


    Topics: politics, philosophy, war, sacrifice, fighting, fighting for his life, fighting for her life, fighting for their lives, fighting for his political life, fighting for her political life, fighting for their political lives, duty, honor, country, duty honor country, metaphor, imagery, terminology, picture, vision, spin, role, role model

    • 2 Ratings
    • 306 Views
    • 4 Comments
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    When looking for a role model, question the nearest monkey

    SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 9:10AM

    By Duane Gundrum


    Topics: humor, sports, open+call, gossip, fashion, comedy, animals, politics, mentors, cool, hip, technology, cell phones, brad pitt, entertainment weekly, people, tyra banks, role model, religion, philosophy, monkey

    • 0 Ratings
    • 298 Views
    • 0 Comments
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    A Spark of Hope I Found in Young Adult Fiction

    JULY 29, 2010 10:02AM

    By Isalina Herself


    Topics: new author, fantasy, young adult fiction, ya, role model, monster, flame, spark, fire, graceling, kristin cashore, book review, advice columns, fiction, feminism, family, books

    • 15 Ratings
    • 953 Views
    • 17 Comments
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    Just an Ordinary Girl who had a Dream

    MAY 16, 2010 8:21AM

    By Little Kate


    Topics: amazing teenagers, heroes, travel, world records, sailing, ordinary girl, role model, hero, gns

    • 14 Ratings
    • 1665 Views
    • 23 Comments
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    The Girl Detective is Turning 80—And It Shows.

    APRIL 4, 2010 6:07PM

    By nolalibrarian


    Topics: nancy drew, blue convertible, girl detective, role model, 1930, popular fiction, mysteries, silliness, women writers, cooking, eating, kidnapping victims

    • 2 Ratings
    • 189 Views
    • 2 Comments
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    Are Women Really the Fairer Sex? You Decide.

    JANUARY 23, 2010 2:14PM

    By Reflections of a shallow pond


    Topics: wasps, role model, pilot, kids, women

    • 15 Ratings
    • 947 Views
    • 15 Comments
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    Point of No Return

    JANUARY 19, 2010 12:06AM

    By Kent Pitman


    Topics: condoning, condone, not proper, improper, impropriety, bad character, character, standards, bad role model, not a role model, role model, setting a bad example, setting an example, fraud, stuffing, stuff, ballot, vote, election, lying, lie, innuendo, hinted, hint, recommendation, low road, high road, moral high ground, right from wrong, right vs wrong, right and wrong, wrong, right, analysis, morality, moral, immoral, unethical, unacceptable, not accepted, accepted, acceptance, breach of trust, inappropriate, over the line, crossing the line, cheater, cheating, politics

    • 15 Ratings
    • 3727 Views
    • 21 Comments
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    On Misandry: Why I Hate Being Male

    JANUARY 7, 2010 4:52PM

    By Damion Chaplin


    Topics: dfc, misandry, open call, men, male, boys, role model, fuck that

    • 1 Ratings
    • 432 Views
    • 2 Comments
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    Taylor Made Elin Smash the "Cheeta"

    DECEMBER 3, 2009 7:52PM

    By Brown Eyed Girl


    Topics: role model, cheat, idol, tiger woods, trust, infidelity, family

    • 1 Ratings
    • 416 Views
    • 1 Comments
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    What's fashionable for fall -- MUST SEE!

    OCTOBER 24, 2009 9:36AM

    By Out of the Closet


    Topics: 350.org, 350, strip, genius, fall, climate, fashion, supermodel, role model, change, difference, awesome, open call

    • 33 Ratings
    • 5382 Views
    • 42 Comments
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    Princess Leia, Feminist Icon?

    OCTOBER 8, 2009 1:02PM

    By Gwendolyn Glover


    Topics: star wars, feminism, pat robertson, princess leia, role model

    • Editor's Pick
    • 27 Ratings
    • 22574 Views
    • 27 Comments
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    Erik Naggum, R.I.P.

    JUNE 24, 2009 9:15AM

    By Kent Pitman


    Topics: personal, erik naggum, erik naggum eulogy, death, erik naggum death, r.i.p., erik naggum r.i.p., friend, politics, personal style, manners, controversy, controversial, role model, personal flaw, character flaw, legacy, epitaph, philosophy, meaning of life, commentary, abuse, abusive, foul language, common lisp, sgml, contribution, fools, foolish, intolerance, abruptness, free speech, excellence, insight, michael phelps, jimmy carter, bill clinton, jerry falwell

    • 2 Ratings
    • 2476 Views
    • 3 Comments
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    Siempre Adelante (aka OSBC contest entry #27)

    JUNE 24, 2009 8:58AM

    By AtHomePilgrim


    Topics: marriage, love of life, family, career, doctor, medicine, immigrant, cuba, hardship, positive attitude, hard work, love, role model, heroes, father-in-law, fathers, father's day writing contest, please let me know what you liked/didn't like

    • 14 Ratings
    • 857 Views
    • 0 Comments
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    Siempre Adalante (entry #27)

    JUNE 17, 2009 12:50PM

    By OS BOOK CLUB


    Topics: marriage, love of life, family, career, doctor, medicine, immigrant, cuba, hardship, positive attitude, hard work, love, role model, heroes, father-in-law, fathers, father's day writing contest

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