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A Blogging Memo to Members

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Hey all! It seems like a good time, as we head into the New Year to catch up on some blogging biz: 1. QUOTING ARTICLES You are...

Morning Blog – 12-30-09

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Good morning everyone. We hope that this will be the place you come to when you wake up early before you leave for work....

The Miracle

PlanetPOV Emerald1943 - December 29, 2009 41

I wanted to tell all of you here of the miracle, a miracle that I believe you all helped to bring about. Most of you...

Nominations – The Planet’s Top Posts of 2009

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We're reaching the end of our first calendar year in existence (we officially opened in August) and speaking for my fellow founders, what's transpired...

The Best Christmas Gift

PlanetPOV Emerald1943 - December 25, 2009 25

Christmas is a secular holiday for me. I guess it's tradition that keeps me looking forward to it every year...the tree, the lights,...

Xmas Music Thread – Holiday Music

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So many classic Christmas songs to list in this thread though add to those the songs that speak of happiness, family and celebration to...

Jingle Planet

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I was uninspired blogging at HP Then I spied a link -- "Planet POV" First I shrugged it off I've seen links before Then I thought -- Just check it out It...

Help Desk

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Welcome to the Help Desk! Please post a comment below if you need any assistance. We do ask that before you post, you review the...

400 Posts! 20,000 Comments! Merry Xmas!

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WOW!!! The Planet has doubled in posts and comments in one month! Over 400 posts and 20,000 comments! Now, let us congratulate the ones whose honor it...

Friday Music Thread – Mood Enhancers

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Welcome to our Friday music thread! Our theme today are songs that you play to reflect, enhance or improve your mood. What are the...

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