The BlogHer Community's Most Loved Posts of 2009

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Ever wonder what's hot, really hot, with the BlogHer community? We can help: Introducing the BlogHer Community's Most Loved Posts of 2009. From Jimmy Carter to Cake Wrecks, your reading habits represent the diversity of interest that makes up our community. We'd love to know what you think of this list -- your faves? anything we missed? -- as we take a minute to reflect on BlogHer's biggest stories of 2009.

Top Five

Jimmy Carter and the Southern Baptists

I am so glad he wrote it, but sad that it feels so surprising. And sad that there are not more echoes. And sad that it took so long. And sad that we feel we have to say thank you, because so few religious male leaders have taken this position. And sad that all of our GLBT brothers and sisters can't enjoy the same mention.

Marriott Makes a Mistake With a Woman's Rape

Contributing Editor Nordette expressed shock and outrage after hearing about Marriott accusing a woman raped in front of her toddler in their parking garage for not using her senses and facilities properly, writing:

What I'm saying is that the Marriott has slapped all women in the face with its reprehensible rhetoric in hopes of saving itself from paying damages. Did its attorneys think this story would not reach us?

 

Five Great Movie Sex Scenes

Contributing Editor Megan Smith sizzled up the ethernet when she listed out her top five great movie sex scenes.

Dr. Oz, Oprah and Extreme Diets

Contributing Editor Catherine Morgan took on Dr. Oz, Oprah and calorie restriction. Catherine's take?

Personally, I don't get the whole "extreme life extension" thing - It's just so the opposite of living in the moment and that's really not for me.

Interview With Cake Wrecks Author Jen Yates

BlogHer Managing Editor Julie Ross Godar got a chance to interview Cake Wrecks author Jen Yates. Julie gives good interview:

BlogHer: Has Tom Selleck ever told you how he feels about his chest hair (in frosting) being used to feed your family?

Source: Cake Wrecks

What interested you by topic? Read on.

BlogHer Conferences

• BlogHer Conference Programming Manager Jes Ferris told you about the BlogHer '09 parties heard 'round the world.
• Julie Ross Godar compiled the community keynote posts that made you laugh, cry and melt into a pile of goo.
• BlogHer Co-founder Elisa Camahort Page broke the news about BlogHer Food '09, our sold-out celebration of food blogging.

Business, Career and Money

• Contributing Editor Elana Centor questioned those pesky 401(k) fees.
• Contributing Editor Liz Gumbinner shed some light on on the blogger PR blackout of July 2009.
• Elana Centor commented on the Demaree family vs. Walmart and whether or not those children should've been taken away from their family because their family photos were declared kiddie porn.

Entertainment and Culture

• Contributing Editor Debontherocks wondered how good it felt to be The Good Wife.
• Megan Smith found us all the parodies of Beyonce's "Single Ladies" video.
• Megan Smith is back with not sex scenes but seven great movie love scenes.

Fashion and Beauty Hacks

• Contributing Editor Susan Wagner showed us Mark Fast's plus-sized models during Fashion Week.
• Susan Wagner showed us how to use iPhone app Yowza! to change the way you shop.
• BlogHer Ads Producer Jen Scharpen (and purveyor of many hairstyles) told us what to do when you're not happy with your haircut.

Feminism