1. Natalie Merchant, who is scheduled to appear at the Arie Crown Theater Dec. 14, has an understated singing style that draws you into her world.
In fact, I've loved her voice since her days in 10,000 Maniacs. Check out her official site ( www.elektra.com/retro/merchant/ ) , where you can read her biography, discography, and any other 'ography that you wish. In addition, you can join the Natalie Merchant Street Team, which isn't quite as edgy as it sounds.
2. You think Muslims have it bad right now? Well try being Muslim and homosexual! The Queer Jihad site ( www.stormpages.com/newreligion/index.htm ) is devoted to GLBT Muslims and the fights they have to endure on religious, political, and social fronts. If you really want to glean something from here, take a look at the essay about what Islam teaches about homosexuality.
3. Everyone thinks that it's post office workers who are usually bitter. Well, log on to The Disgruntled ex-Burger King Employee Page ( www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Lobby/2645/index.html ) . Former BK workers rant about everything from pay cuts to older customers who don't want salt on their fries. Don't forget to obey the customer rules ( "If you are old or ugly, no flirting" ) and be sure to look at the diary entries ( "A recent manger porked a 16-year-old employee on the prep table. It has not been cleaned since." ) Who knew there was so much drama in the Home of the Whopper?
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