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Welcome to the January 16, 2012 edition of best of me symphony.

Kelley Wilson presents 10 Reasons Facebook Wants to Verify Your Identity posted at DSL Service Providers, saying, "When social networking giant Facebook instituted an identity verification policy, many users were confused and upset by the development. The idea of sharing our cellphone numbers with an internet entity, regardless of its size, flies in the face of everything we’ve been told about identity protection and privacy. If you’ve been troubled by this development and unsure of the ramifications, here are ten of the reasons why Facebook wants to know who you are."

Donna Cullen presents 10 Love Lessons from Claude Monet posted at Top Dating Sites, saying, "Claude Monet was one of the forerunners of what would eventually become one of the most easily accessible artistic movements of the era. The influence that the work of the Impressionists had on every aspect of modern art that came after is indisputable."

Coleen Torres presents Phone TV Internet Blog | The Insider posted at Phone TV Internet Blog | The Insider, saying, "There was a time, in the not-so-distant past, when opting not to have a landline for your small business was unthinkable. In today’s changing times, there are many scenarios where investing in the fees and installation charges are simply unwise."

Molly Cunningham presents 10 Signs Your Daughter is a Tomboy posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, "Sugar and spice, and everything nice may not be what she’s made of after all. But that’s OK; or at least it should be. As parents, it’s natural for us to want to raise our kids in the traditional mold, but not every kid is going to fit that mold. The sooner you’re aware of whether this applies to your child, the easier it will be for you to adjust. So let’s look at ten signs that your daughter is a tomboy."

Martha Stewart presents 10 Books on China Every MBA Student Should Read posted at onlinemba.com.

Madely Zoe presents 20 Ways Technology Has Revolutionized Physical Therapy » Physical Therapist Assistant posted at 25 Q&A Sites About Physical Therapy for Children.

Susan Guarneri presents 10 Meanest Things Owners Love To Do To Their Pets posted at Online Degree.net.

Tracy Miller presents 10 Most Polluted Cities in the World posted at Insurance Quotes Blog.

Mary Edwards presents 10 Love Lessons From Dirty Harry posted at Best Dating Sites, saying, "Education in romance can come from the most unexpected places, and we don’t always recognize it until it’s too late. Who knew, for instance, that while we were watching Inspector Harry Callahan dispatch thugs with his .44 Magnum Smith & Wesson Model 29 revolver in those Dirty Harry films that we were in fact being schooled in the language of love? Don’t believe us?"

Selena Routh presents 7 Cool Ways to Charge Your Cell Phone in a Pinch posted at Phone Service, saying, "We rely on our tech gadgets for so many things that we feel lost without them. Where would we be, for example, if our cell phones (gasp!) ran out of juice in the middle of our day? It’s not always possible to recharge them via standard means like a travel charger or car charger accessory, so it helps to have a plan B, just in case."

Tony Bennett presents 10 Famous Games Babysitters Should Not Play With Kids | Babysitters posted at Babysitters, saying, "Most kids grow up playing these classic games; in a group where all participants are of roughly the same age and size, they’re great fun. However, babysitters should never join in these games with their charges due to the possible risks involved."

MaryLou Walston presents Top 5 Reasons to Stay Out of Foreclosure posted at Mortgage Rates, saying, "A common misconception about foreclosure is that, once the process is done, the former homeowner is off the hook for the remaining balance of the mortgage. Nothing could be further from the truth."

Kelley Wilson presents 10 Ways to Raise Money for Charity Using Twitter posted at DSL Service Providers, saying, "Social media have such great potential for marketing, raising awareness, and sharing information that it’s become a natural resource for fundraising as well. There have been a number of innovative approaches employed already for that very purpose. In fact, here’s a list of ten ways to raise money for charity using Twitter"

Kate Croston presents 10 Things Tom Sawyer Would Have Tweeted posted at Internet Service, saying, "Mark Twain’s character Tom Sawyer was set in the pre-civil war era when technology was virtually non-existent. People lived without electricity, running water, automobiles or telephones. Instead of watching television or playing video games, children needed to find ways to amuse themselves. Tom and his buddy Huck Finn were adventuresome young rascals and got themselves into some sketchy situations."

Donna Cullen presents The 10 Reasons You?re No Romeo posted at Top Dating Sites, saying, "Romeo and Juliet. Those universal literary symbols of true romance for generations of young lovers since the mid-16th century. So how do you compare to young Montague, you ask?"

Maureen Denard presents 10 Sneaky Ways to Turn Fruit Into Treats posted at Find A Nanny, saying, "If you hand a kid a banana or a whole apple for a snack, you’ll usually find it under the sofa later; after they’ve eaten the bag of Cheetos. Make

fruit fun and delicious, instead of boring. Fruit is the ultimate snack food. It’s sweet, full of great flavor, and mostly portable."

Lisa Hood presents 10 Best On-Screen Punches posted at ZenCollegeLife.

Susan Guarneri presents 10 Amazing Shakespeare Events Around the World posted at Online Degree.net.

Alyssa robert presents 25 Essential Google Chrome Extensions for CNA Students posted at Healthy Hitting.

Katherine Tworsey presents 10 Ordinary Disposable Items People Over-Use posted at Compare Electricity Rates.

Debbie Denard presents Hot or Not? 7 Facts About the Nanny Job Market posted at Nanny.

Tanya Yoworski presents 20 Hospitals With Inspiring Social Media Strategies posted at Medical Billing and Coding Certification.

Kate Croston presents 10 Things Christopher Columbus Would Have Tweeted posted at Internet Service.

Juliet Jones presents 9 Things That Were Awesome About Air Travel Back in the Day posted at Business Insurance.

Yelin george presents 10 Old TV Shows with Cult Following Websites posted at Cable TV Providers, saying, "In the realm of unrepentant Dorkdom, there are few things that inspire the sort of adoration that builds fan sites like the canceled television series. Dedicated fans have, since the advent of the internet, rallied to save or revive more than one series, with varying degrees of success."

Paul Taylor presents The 10 Most Oddly Named Crayon Colors and Why posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, "Coloring crayons are one of the best and least expensive things invented to keep children of all ages occupied. Generations of kids have spent countless hours with crayons and color books or blank pieces of paper."

Suzanne Cullen presents Au Pair » 10 Interesting Facts About the Etymology of Au Pair posted at aupair, saying, "Though they fulfill childcare needs in a similar manner to nannies or babysitters, au pairs are in a classification all their own. Au pairs are similar to foreign exchange students, in the sense that they are part of a formal program that places them with a host family in a foreign country."

Jason Ward presents China is building massive secret spooky things in the desert posted at The Word of Ward, saying, "This is a plea to any passing alien to abduct me and take me on adventures."

Anne@ how many calories do I need a day presents How Many Calories Should I Eat posted at How Many Calories Should I Eat.

Kate Croston presents 10 Awesome Sites About Old School Cartoons posted at Internet Service, saying, "With the advent of Pixar and other computer generated animation studios, the art of ink-and-paper animation is quickly becoming a relic. For generations of kids, however, these cartoons were a Saturday morning ritual that couldn’t be skipped."

Selena Routh presents 10 Acronyms I Wish Would Catch On for Texting posted at Phone Service, saying, "Although people have been using acronyms for ages texters have taken this practice to a whole new level. They’ve practically started a whole new language by consistently using shortcuts and symbols instead of spelling out common phrases."

Lisa Hood presents 10 Alternate Lyrics for Jay-Z’s “Glory” posted at ZenCollegeLife.

Donna Cullen presents 10 Literary Romances That Would Never Work posted at Top Dating Sites, saying, "Most people (at least most women) enjoy a good love story. We swoon at the romantic parts and cry during the heartbreaking parts all in nervous anticipation of a happy ending. There have been oh so many romantic novels written and read ever since pen has been put to paper."

Theresa Torres presents Seven Tips for Buying an Engagement Ring That Won’t Break Your Bank | JewelryBuyingAdvice.com posted at JewelryBuyingAdvice.com, saying, "In these difficult economic times, it pays to be wise in choosing an engagement ring. Here are some tips on how you can make your sweetheart happy with your choice without breaking the bank."

Debbie Denard presents 10 Magic Tricks any Child Can Learn posted at Nanny, saying, "Everyone it seems is fascinated by magicians. We marvel at sleight-of-hand tricks, disappearing acts, and all manner of magic. It delights us to attempt to explain what appears inexplicable. Children are captivated by this mastery of illusion."

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