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What the Blogs Have Been Saying on Somerville Patch

Recent blogs on Somerville Patch talk about National Poetry Slam results, animals up for adoption, fitness advice, information about an "Obamacare" scam and 21 fun facts about dogs.

People have been blogging in Somerville, and here's a quick peek at what they've been writing about:

Congratulations, Slam New Orleans!
The National Poetry Slam, featuring 72 competitive poetry teams from around the United States and Canada, took place in Somerville, Cambridge and Boston during August. The winner of the competition: New Orleans.

Pets Who Need Homes
Kitty Connection has a number of pets up for adoption, and they've posted information about several of them on Somerville Patch. If you or anyone you know is looking to adopt a pet, take a look at these posts:


How I Escaped Being a Slave to the Scale
Lauren Perreault, co-owner of Somerville's Achieve Fitness, talks about her past struggles with weight gain and her journey to a more fit life.

Scammers Take Advantage of Obamacare Confusion
The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Massachusetts warns about some new "Obamacare" scams, particularly one in which people are convinced to give their bank account and social security information to people over the phone. The executive summary: If someone calls and asks for your bank account information, hang up the phone.

21 Facts About Dogs That Will Blow Your Mind
If you like dogs, this post from the Charlestown Veterinary Hospital is worth a read.

By the way, if you want to blog on Somerville Patch, it's a great way to spread information about your organization, causes and interests.

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