http://lisa.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Lisa W. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:35:04 GMT 2010-01-04T23:35:04Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953484 Gambling sites are now taking bets on what a Tiger Woods Divorce settlement might look like if wife Elin Nordegren goes through with a split. Signs are pointing that direction this week as it has been . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:24:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953484 Lisa W. 2009-12-18T19:24:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947124 It's the most delicious time of the year. So forget about the diet and get baking some treats for everyone. I was just reading that Christmas cookies are a great office gift and even better, they're cheap. . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:05:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947124 Lisa W. 2009-12-14T23:05:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892668 For those of you lucky enough to be home this Wednesday (11/11/09) when Veterans Day 2009 is observed, take advantage of the federal and state holiday and find some meaningful ways to observe the day . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:36:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892668 Lisa W. 2009-11-09T18:36:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870892 The Baby Einstein company was last in the news for its color blocks product recall and is now back in the news again, with a vengence for a much, much bigger program, refunds on all Baby Einstein . . . Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:14:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870892 Lisa W. 2009-10-26T19:14:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865147 Thanks to everyone for sharing your perspective on my first H1N1 vaccine article . Since that post I have been trying to get the H1N1 "swine" flu vaccine for both me and my two year old to no avail. . . . Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:59:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865147 Lisa W. 2009-10-22T15:59:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977855039 We found out last Friday that we are having another boy in March and a full on naming war has broken out in my house. My husband feels that with our first child I somehow "tricked him" into giving . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:39:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977855039 Lisa W. 2009-10-15T17:39:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854994 Michael Brewer's mother was on the Today Show this morning to discuss the nightmare that has become their life since her boy was intentionally burned by five bullies earlier this week in Deerfield, . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:17:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854994 Lisa W. 2009-10-15T17:17:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841338 There has been a lot of debate among the moms I know regarding the H1N1 vaccine that has just been released this week. Is it safe? What are the H1N1 vaccine risks? Do those of us in the high risk groups . . . Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:01:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841338 Lisa W. 2009-10-08T15:01:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834578 Some of you may have heard that we released the results of a new Mom Survey this week that we conducted with Mom Central Consulting. Over 1,300 Gather Moms participated in the study and shared with . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:05:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834578 Lisa W. 2009-10-01T22:05:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830598 Survey Shows 40% of Moms Report They Do Not Have a Best Friend View the Full Survey BOSTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Gather, the leading social network to make new friends and form new social . . . Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:13:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830598 Lisa W. 2009-09-29T16:13:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824981 It all started when B was just a few months old and I was still breastfeeding. He would grab onto my hair with his tiny little hand and twirl it. I thought it was the cutest thing in the world and he . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:05:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824981 Lisa W. 2009-09-24T17:05:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816531 A few weeks ago I arrived home on a Friday after work to a visit from my mother in law who I like to refer to as Granny 911. Granny 911 raised 4 boys who were all about 2 years apart. She is a hero . . . Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:30:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816531 Lisa W. 2009-09-17T19:30:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977807228 The whole preschool thing has been a debacle from the beginning and this morning was the icing on cake. First, being a frazzled full-time working mom, I was blissfully unaware that I needed to be . . . Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:28:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977807228 Lisa W. 2009-09-10T15:28:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977754117 Gather Points™ Gather Points are how we thank all of you for the time you spend making Gather great. You can cash in your points for tons of different gift cards and even cash . . . Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:00:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977754117 Lisa W. 2009-07-28T22:00:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713588   Milestone Validates Gather as a Place Where Members are Creating Great Experiences   BOSTON, MA, June 17, 2009 -Gather, the leading social network to make new friends . . . Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:37:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713588 Lisa W. 2009-06-17T15:37:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705968   The Leading Social Network to Make New Friends and Form New Social Circles Continues on Path Toward Profitability    BOSTON, MA, June 9, 2009 -Gather, the . . . Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:07:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705968 Lisa W. 2009-06-09T14:07:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637266    Showtime Networks Inc, Atkins, and American Public Media Create Customized Groups on Gather to Engage Audiences Online   Boston, MA, March 25, 2009 -- Gather . . . Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:28:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637266 Lisa W. 2009-03-25T22:28:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628181 On Wednesday, March 25th nine area Whole Foods will be donating 5% of their net sales to Operation Frontline Massachusetts. Please help us spread the word about this fantastic opportunity. Participating . . . Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:48:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628181 Lisa W. 2009-03-17T15:48:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977620599 I am gutted that U2 is going to be playing a show in my backyard that I have absolutely no chance of attending. U2 is playing the 900-seat Somerville theater venue in Davis Square Somerville which . . . Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:48:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977620599 Lisa W. 2009-03-11T14:48:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977619735 Marc Solomon, who as head of MassEquality spearheaded the group's evolution from a marriage focus to a broader LGBT-rights agenda, has been named to head the efforts by Equality California to overturn . . . Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:48:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977619735 Lisa W. 2009-03-10T19:48:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977590949   Allows Members to Build Their Own Customizable Social Networks   BOSTON, Mass. (February 11, 2009) -- Gather ( www.gather.com ), the social network with substance, . . . Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:50:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977590949 Lisa W. 2009-02-11T14:50:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977522735 Through the Gather Points TM Program, Gather shares revenue with members for site participation; Members share stories of how cash and gift cards help make the holidays brighter . . . Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:02:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977522735 Lisa W. 2008-12-01T18:02:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511140   Chat with Butterball Turkey Talk-Line experts and gobble up tips for preparing the picture-perfect turkey BOSTON, Mass. (November 19, 2008) –Gather ( www.gather.com . . . Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:56:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511140 Lisa W. 2008-11-19T17:56:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977493161   Prizes Include Professional Family Photography Session, Gift Cards, and a Year’s Supply of Milk   BOSTON, Mass. (October 29, 2008) – Did you ever think . . . Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:19:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977493161 Lisa W. 2008-10-30T20:19:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977490786 Public can interact with Harvard Medical doctors directly via new series of live chats, articles, and online videos   First LIVE Chat with Dr. Julie Silver, Harvard Medical School Doctor, . . . Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:14:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977490786 Lisa W. 2008-10-28T14:14:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977457217 First Industry Effort to Define Standards for Social Media Advertising:   Buying, Metrics, Vocabulary NEW YORK , New York . (September 17, 2008)   - Representatives . . . Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:47:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977457217 Lisa W. 2008-09-23T21:47:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977446207           Welcome BzzAgents! We’re glad you took the time to check us out.  Ready to join? Just click here . Want to learn . . . Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:47:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977446207 Lisa W. 2008-09-11T16:47:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977414460 Site Launches Two Week "Invite-a-thon"; Enhances Gather Points TM Rewards Program BOSTON, Mass. (Aug 5, 2008) - Gather ( http://www.gather.com/ ), the premier online social network . . . Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:19:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977414460 Lisa W. 2008-08-05T19:19:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977403895 Redesign based on research on how adults want to use a social network   BOSTON, Mass. (July 22, 2008) – Gather ( www.gather.com ), the premier online social network for the 30+ . . . Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:25:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977403895 Lisa W. 2008-07-22T14:25:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977380617 Not all of us have time to create a signature from scratch dessert, but that doesn't mean you can't be the life of the BBQ this summer. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip "Chipwiches": . . . Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:55:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977380617 Lisa W. 2008-06-23T18:55:32Z