Over the last few years, social consciousness has increased about our own personal environmental impact and responsibility. This year, my husband and I decided to try to step up our awareness during the holiday season and have a “Low Carbon Footprint” Christmas. Some friends of ours are having a “No Carbon Footprint Christmas” [...]

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After the initial euphoria of having this show get back on track has subsided, it’s time to face the cold, hard truth: The first half of the season is about to end, and the writers’ strike makes it probable that the fall finale will end up being the season finale. Unfortunately, there’s a lot [...]

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Cold season is here, and in an attempt to ward off the sickies, millions of people are reaching for their Airborne - those fizzy little tablets you throw in water and chug (pretending they don’t taste like crap) because it boosts your immune system (or so the package claims) and helps cure the common cold.

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Now that summer is over, and the corn and tomatoes have gone the way of the dodo, we turn to fall’s produce. Everyone knows about apples and pears, but autumn also offers some of the most delicious and unusual fruits of the year.

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1. Scour the ads ahead of time. Stores put out their Black Friday sale ads in the Thursday paper. If you’re really ambitious, check out sites like bfads.net, or the black Friday section of slickdeals.net.
2. Know what you want and of what importance it is. Are you more concerned with the TV at Best [...]

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A few years ago I got some coupons for a chain clothing store. They were good only on Black Friday, so I thought, what the heck - might as well give it a shot. It was horrible. Even after the morning rush was over, the stores were packed. The employees were overworked [...]

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One huge drawback to an excellent Heroes episode: It’s hard to come up with enough spoiler-free material to post before the jump. I suppose I can mention that Peter does NOT appear shirtless in this episode, but it’s a testament to how gripping the plot was that I didn’t even notice until afterwards, when [...]

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There are certain times of year being a vegetarian is difficult. Most of the time, I don’t think much about it. Skimming through labels at the grocery store is second nature (you’d be surprised what products contain chicken fat or stock), as is ordering my Thai food with no fish sauce and [...]

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Thanksgiving is a perfect time to try something new, so why not try a new cocktail or four?  Or maybe a great Beaujolais Nouveau (before they’re all gone). Below are some sites that can help you to find that perfect holiday drink to compliment your Thanksgiving gathering. We’ve even included some non-alcoholic [...]

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If you’re anything like me (and considering the average American gains, what, 10 pounds over the holidays?) the traditional November-December season is fraught with peril. Everywhere you look you are greeted with gobs of pumpkin pie, piles of gingerbread, and decadent, sticky fudge….mmmm….fudge. And booze. The holidays are entirely and inextricably linked to indulgence.
However, if [...]

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