<![CDATA[Maggie Durkin - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:42:28 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[Angels Among Us]]> Sometimes we encounter someone with the power to change our lives and attitudes. Some people call them angels. This is my experience with one such angel.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Sep 30, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/angels-among-us-6854754.html <![CDATA[What to Do When the Power Goes Out]]> Keeping warm and occupied when the power goes out can be easy with a few things on hand.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Nov 01, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-power-goes-out-611787.html <![CDATA[Used Bookstores - a Dying Breed]]> Used bookstores are on their way out, a victim of online trading/swapping sites.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Nov 01, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/used-bookstores-dying-breed-611725.html <![CDATA[Fisher Price's Color Pixter System: Digital Toy with Incredible Value]]> A Color Pixter is a durable toy, well worth the price tag.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Jul 30, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/fisher-prices-color-pixter-system-digital-toy-with-452020.html <![CDATA[Beating the Heat Without A/C]]> When the summer heat waves hit, and the day is hot and still (not to mention humid), those of us without air conditioning have to do the best we can to keep cool.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Jul 19, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/beating-heat-without-c-438094.html <![CDATA[Grilling the Perfect Steak]]> Summer is grilling season, and here's a great technique for grilling up the perfect steak.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Jul 19, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/grilling-perfect-steak-445929.html <![CDATA[10 Ways to Pass the Time Waiting for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]> The release of the 7th and final chapter in the Harry Potter series is weeks away, and those of us with a love of the series await eagerly. Days pass slowly as the tingling anticipation increases and quite frankly we don't know what to do with ourselves.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Jul 13, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/10-ways-pass-time-waiting-harry-potter-432163.html <![CDATA[Harry Potter is No Horcrux]]> I find it an interesting phenomenon, that during every discussion I've participated in, speculating on the content of the 7th and final installment of J. K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series, someone suggests that Harry himself is the 7th Horcrux.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Jul 13, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/harry-potter-no-horcrux-432121.html <![CDATA[Nabisco 100-Calorie Packs Vs, Keebler Right Bites]]> Which product comes out on top, Nabisco 100-Calorie Packs or Keebler Right Bites?

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: May 23, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/nabisco-100-calorie-packs-vs-keebler-right-bites-348964.html <![CDATA[How to Make Chicken Soup Perfectly]]> Anytime of year, a bowl of homemade chicken soup can cure whatever ails you, whether it's a cold, the glums or a case of "the Mondays." There's something about hot, homemade chicken soup that simply makes it all better.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: May 15, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-chicken-soup-perfectly-340461.html <![CDATA[Surviving the NHL's Off-Season]]> In just a couple of weeks, the Stanley Cup will be awarded and hockey season will come to an official close. Devout hockey fans will spend the subsequent 16 weeks (give or take a week or two) wondering just what to do with our selves.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: May 10, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/surviving-nhls-off-season-332824.html <![CDATA[Using Those Turkey Leftovers]]> Every big "family" holiday comes with a family dinner. Which always leave lots of leftover turkey & no clue what to do with it. There are only so many sliced turkey sandwiches and turkey salads a family can eat before getting bored and letting it jut go bad.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Apr 22, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/using-those-turkey-leftovers-296761.html <![CDATA[Old Fashioned Italian Deli]]> Not a lot of people know about this little place on W. Littleton Blvd, where you order sandwiches with names that bring an amused or knowing smile to your lips. But for anyone who has lived or visited the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia area, it should be a regular haunt.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Apr 20, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/old-fashioned-italian-deli-310961.html <![CDATA[Throw an Adult Party on a Budget]]> You don't have to spend a fortune to have a good time, and host a party that your guests will remember. Just a few simple tricks will bring your party in at or under budget.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Apr 07, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/throw-adult-party-budget-271025.html <![CDATA[A Child's Birthday Party on a Budget]]> The cost of a childs birthday party has gotten way out of control. Take the sting out of throwing your child a great birthday party with these tips.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Mar 31, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/a-childs-birthday-party-budget-264687.html <![CDATA[My Biggest Secret]]> My biggest secret is that when I'm alone; that is, unattached romantically, I don't mind delving into a nice cheesy romance novel.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Mar 22, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/my-biggest-secret-256994.html <![CDATA[Autism Doesn't Change a Thing]]> My son attends preschool, just like his peers, he interacts, he colors, he participates in activities with the rest of the class, and he is is Autistic.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Mar 21, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/autism-doesnt-change-thing-242771.html <![CDATA[Adding Flavor to Chicken & Fish Without Adding Fat]]> Fresh salad replaces canned vegetables, fresh fruit replaces becomes dessert, and chicken & fish in place of red meat. Unfortunately, chicken and fish are widely seen as bland to say the least, for years chicken and fish were touted as diet foods

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Mar 14, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/adding-flavor-chicken-fish-without-adding-fat-232632.html <![CDATA[10 Activities for Quality Family Time]]> Schedules are out of control, between work, school, and activities; many families barely get 12 hours of "everyone together" time in a week. If you work at it, you can set aside a few hours for quality time that will build good memories and a healthy family bond.

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Mar 09, 2007

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/10-activities-quality-family-time-226662.html <![CDATA[The Art of Building a Band Website]]> As an avid Internet user, I've seen a lot of websites, both good and bad. I've also done a good deal of work building websites, for personal purposes and for bands. The biggest problem I've encountered with band websites can be summed up as "too much."

Contributor: Maggie Durkin
Published: Mar 04, 2007

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