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At the time of the Boston bombing, I was flipping through the channels on TV. Being that I am a total multi-tasker, I also had my laptop open and was switching between the two mediums. Around 10pm (PST), posts began to pop up on my Twitter and Facebook feeds with short messages saying things like, "OMG what's happening in Boston?" I immediately clicked on CNN and then MSNBC on my TV to see, but there was nothing new there, no "breaking news," nada.

I went back to my Twitter feed, plugged in the search "Boston," and a flow of tweets flooded in. Details, reports and many, many assumptions were being made about what was happening. Some of my Facebook friends were impressed by the power of social media during this important national news event. Fellow blogger Whit Honea wrote, "If you aren't on Twitter now is the time to join. The news coverage happening on there re: Boston/Watertown is amazing." Another wrote, "Man, Twitter is doing SUCH a better job of covering this than the TV n

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It's easy to feel overwhelmed when running your own business. From market pressures and financial woes to family concerns and confidence issues, it's common for even the most resourceful entrepreneurs to feel helpless at times. Yet those tools that you need to get your business running smoothly or to take an already thriving one to the next level are more plentiful and easily accessible than you might think. This month, 15 of our Top 50 Etsy Parents reveal the one resource or tip that forever changed their businesses for the better. Whether a book, website, inspiring phrase, or creative way to consume caffeine, these entrepreneurs are onto something! - By Babble Editors

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Aries (March 21 - April 19) You're not a kid anymore, and today you can feel your energy and stamina flagging. The cure could be as simple as a good night's sleep or as complex as a change in diet. Spend some time cooking up healthy food today! It will boost you, which will boost your bottom line. Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Past Life Reading

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Your allegiances are strained today -- or someone you thought you could count on isn't there for you. Whatever it is that has you questioning your safety net, it's a good day to re-weave it so you depend less on others and more on yourself. Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Personal Astrology Profile

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) You're sick of kicking ideas around. You're ready to take some action! You nee

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Despite your best efforts to keep a smooth financial flow going in your life, how many times do you fail to set it straight? If you're willing to face your inner saboteur induced by quirks of your Sun sign's personality, you'll be halfway toward getting it right!

Aries
Just as you start to make progress on your spending-savings ratio, impulse buys and kamikaze spending habits can instantly set you back in the red. You love challenges, so try saving a quarter of your income over the next year. Put that Arian noggin to good use -- a penny saved is one Ram less burned.

Taurus
Playing it too safe, putting all your eggs in one basket, or being loyal to a financial fault are just a few typical Taurus no-nos when it comes to avoiding monetary fiascos. Of course, with Taurus being the sign of money, it's rarely that dramatic. Rather, it's usually a slow draining of funds that happens over time when you refuse to bust a risky move.

Gemini
Blame it on the evil twin who steals your cre

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When celebrities are open about their private lives, they do us all a favor by raising awareness about various health issues and causes. John Wayne, for example, is considered a trailblazer in Hollywood for coming forward about having cancer during an era when celebrities typically did not speak of such things. Autism is considered a new developmental disorder, as it did not clinically exist until 1944. This list of famous people with autism includes the full spectrum of the diagnosis. There are many celebrities and famous people that are just now being diagnosed as adults. Click through for 7 famous people with autism! -By Dresden Shumaker

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