Octuplets' mother had depression, suicidal thoughts while starting a family - Los Angeles Times

Seeded on Mon Feb 9, 2009 2:13 PM EST (The L.A. Times)

Nadya Suleman, mother to octuplets, as well as six other children, is obviously suffering from mental illness. Speaking from experience, losing a baby changes the way you think and act.

us-news, octuplets

Facebook fad ... just too much information? | CharlotteObserver.com

Seeded on Wed Feb 4, 2009 8:31 AM EST (charlotteobserver.com)

If you're on Facebook, by now you've probably been tagged on "25 random things about me" from an abundance of your friends. Activity on this note has increased by five times in the past week. Wow! With more than 150 million active users, that's pretty powerful stuff.

us-news, facebook-25-random-things

CMS may cut more than 700 positions | CharlotteObserver.com

Seeded on Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:33 AM EST (charlotteobserver.com)

Attention parents of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: P.E. may be going away altogether for middle-schoolers, in addition to the elimination of more than 700 positions. I guess it's time to invest in a Wii Fit!

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Stress increases risk of stillbirth - health - 30 May 2008 - New Scientist

Seeded on Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:52 AM EST (newscientist.com)

Although not surprising, the information contained in this article validates the fears of pregnant mothers and mothers who previously experienced a stillbirth. The chance of stillbirth almost doubles when a mother is under severe stress.

health, stillbirth

YouTube - Pete Seeger & Bruce Springsteen - "This Land is Your Land" - The Obama Inaugural Celebration Concert

Seeded on Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:05 PM EST (YouTube)

This was my favorite moment during HBO's inauguration coverage. Never before in the history of our nation have the lyrics of "This Land is Your Land" meant so much.

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