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Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 01:54pm

So you want a chic and stylish tote for not a whole lot of money, eh? Well if your budget hovers around the less than $300 area or if you have generous Santa at your beck and call, shoot over to Macys and check out the following totes that are both functional and stylish. Images: Macys MICHAEL Michael Kors Hamilton Chain Tote ($298) – Me thinks Michael Kors was a wee bit inspired by the Herm[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 01:41pm

It was just another day of shooting on the set of The Office this week when star Jenna Fischer, who plays Pam on the show, noticed a member of the crew walking around with a cat carrier. When she asked about it, the crew member said that the five-week old kitten inside and another litter mate had been rescued from under a trailer, and they weren’t sure what to do with them. Jenna, a longtim[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 01:28pm

This is the season for annual enrollment in Medicare D and Medicare Advantage plans, and shopping can be a tough slog. If you’re picking a plan for yourself or assisting parents with the chore, check out my first article for CBS Moneywatch.com, which offers a detailed shopper’s guide to navigating the Medicare enrollment maze. Related posts:New: [...] Related posts:New: Gui[...]

Tags: Health, Medicare, Money, Moneywatch

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 01:00pm

I have a thing for nerdy girls, the ones who are a little quirky, smart, and pretty but not in the classical sense. So Zooey Deschanel is a perfect fit for that. She proved she could sing while spending most of her days in green tights and pointy shoes in the movie Elf. She showed off her dramatic abilities with Mark Wahlberg in The Happening. And she breached the generation gap with her performan[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 01:00pm

WDSU TV reports that the University of New Orleans is losing 9 degrees to budget cuts; however, it appears it may be only 8 since the station listed one of the programs twice in its report.BA in Women's StudiesMA in CommunicationsMA in English TeachingMAST in Science TeachingMA in History TeachingMS in Applied PhysicsMS in PhysicsMA in GeographyI know at least one person in my family who will

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 12:43pm

Twisted Silver just sent me a sneak peek of their latest jewelry release – the “Contessa”! Made from a combination of brass and copper chain, accented with a fresh-water coin pearl and then topped off with a lovely brass motif – and of course the signature “Twisted” medallion.  The Contessa bracelet and necklace look like they could be a great vintage piece[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 12:40pm

Recently I was watching Maury and the topic was pimps and prostitutes. A few of the girls were getting paid fast food cheeseburgers for sex — cheeseburgers! Then I remembered a story from earlier this year where a pimp was paying his 16-year-old girlfriend/prostitute with chicken nuggets. Image: sxc.hu In the court case, it was revealed that the girl made $4,500 for having sex with five men,[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 12:26pm

With the holiday coming up, I know that my girl is going home to visit her family. It is the only time of year that she really gets to see everyone come together and she has been looking forward to it. Since I live near mine, I was willing to make the trip with her when she extended an invite to join her. That means I’ll be spending my holidays with a former cop, avid gun collector, and expe[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 12:17pm

Now that it’s finally getting chilly here in SoCal (there’s actual rain on the forecast for next week!), I’ve brought out all my scarves and gloves from the back of my closet. Of course, I’m always looking around for more to add to my little collection.   I came across these really cute and clever Kate Spade accessories to keep you warm and bring a smile to your face [...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 12:06pm

Article1, Article2, Article3, Article4 Porfirio Olivas, 39, and his wife, Minerva Lopez, 33, have been arrested for child abuse. The birth vessel pleaded no contest last month to six counts of abuse, and the male animal is currently on trial. Closing arguments are expected today. Olivas has been charged with 23 counts of child abuse in varying forms, and one count of second-degree sexual assault.[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:58am

If you’re a cheese lover like me then you’ll be delighted to know that there is a cookbook designed just for us. This cookbook was created by cheese expert and founder of Vermont Butter & Cheese Company Allison Hooper. It was put together in celebration of their 25th Anniversary of cheese making. ‘In a Cheesemaker’s Kitchen’ is a must read and will definitely add [...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:42am

The big news from the world of finance today is that the U.S. unemployment rate dropped in November. In the wake of a jobs summit at the White House, the latest numbers for the employment picture are in. And in November, it looks as though the economy only shed 11,000 jobs. This is opposed to the 125,000 that many expected the economy to shed in November. The news also meant that the unemployment [...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:30am

Matt Harpring has played in the NBA for 11 seasons. The 33-year-old forward has certainly seen his fair share of injuries throughout his career. According to ESPN, Harpring has never completely recovered from an infection that developed after ankle surgery in the summer of 2008. “After consultations with the doctors and based on their recommendations, I have reluctantly come to the realizati[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:22am

If you haven’t heard the amazing, talented and extremely well sought after shoe designer Christian Louboutin has collaborated with the Matel corporation to create not one but three new and limited edition Barbie dolls. In fact, he’s Barbie’s God-Father – how glamorous is that? I know, I’m jealous too! And it’s not just Barbie’s shoess he upgraded, no, he g[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:17am

A friend and I were talking the other day and the subject of music came up when I expressed that a Teen Panel had voted healthy and unhealthy songs for teens. I thought it was interesting that teens were doing this, she was concerned about censorship. IMG: Sxc.hu/teakettle This got us talking about different things dealing with both of these and I thought I’d come to you and hear your opinio[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:13am

Hooker...Oops! I meant Kelly Article The title of this article, provided by April, is pretty much the only amusing thing related to this incident. Thanks for the tip, and title, April. Emma Kelly, 22, has killed her one year old child, Jacarra Robinson. Law enforcement is calling the death a result of shaken baby syndrome, but the coroner has listed blunt force trauma to the head as the cause. It[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:01am

Deciding to focus on giving thanks means a whole new mindset. As Albert Schweitzer put it, "To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kind that will stand behind the action. Train yourself never to put off the word or action for the expression of gratitude." When you follow these steps you can act on the grati[...]

Tags: gratitude, Family, growing children, aging parents, gift, well being

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 10:55am

Maybe Adrian Peterson was saying to himself, “I feel the need…. the need for speed!” Followed by a high-five with Brett Favre. No? Then I guess Peterson has no good reason to be going 109 mph in a 55-mph zone. When pulled over he said he “didn’t realize he was going that fast.” I guess when you’ve got Peterson’s speed on the field, 109 feels l[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 10:38am

It was a restless night. Just too much on my mind. We left the TV on and I woke up to hear Kevin Trudeau talking on an info-commercial about how you can get FREE money from the government. Well, I have heard that from Lesko but never got the book. And, I thought, in my foggy thinking, this guy is saying that the other guys book was not the way to go. He is saying that he gives less pages and just [...]

Tags: Boomer Adventures, baby boomers, Books, Boomer Rants, cons, scams

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 10:20am

Time is of the essence, my friends… Folica I just received notification that beginning at noon EST today, Folica is having a secret (and very private!) sale by invite only. However, I have an invite…and permission to share it! During the sale, they will have up to to 70% off brands like BaByliss, Sedu, CHI, Solia and more. Sale starts at 12 PM EST today and ends 10PM ET or when s[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 10:13am

Yesterday I found myself threatening to check my husband's cell phone for any suspicious numbers all because of Tiger Woods. Now, don't get me wrong. I have absolutely NO reason to mistrust my husband but I did become somewhat concerned after calling him several times, leaving messages and getting no response for a few hours. Certainly, many women can attest to the fact that a few hour[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 09:43am

When reading the book of Job, if you refuse to allow yourself to merrily skip across the top of this text, like a jet ski dances across the ocean, but rather stop, and don your deep sea diving equipment, you will find your understanding of God irrevocably changed.In this lithograph, Oldrich Kulhánek gives us perhaps a more raw, untarnished view of Job.  Here we see Job nude, wishing he[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 09:38am

I’m absolutely in love with this amazing cook book from the acclaimed Golden Door Spa called Golden Door Cooks At Home! There’s nothing better then gourmet food that is actually healthy for you. Dishes that you can embrace because you won’t feel guilty afterward. I did a post yesterday which included a Creamy Cauliflower Recipe which looks amazing. Today I’m doing a post on[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 09:37am

Image by kk+ We’ve all got them – so this weekend’s challenge shouldn’t be too hard – should it? Shoes come in all shapes, sizes and colours and they reflect the personality, character and sometimes the occupaction of their owners – so lets photograph some and share our results. Be as creative – photograph shoes with feet in them, without feet, in any loca[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 09:07am

I’m one of those people that once I try something new and love it, I then make it all the time. Lately I have been making such a simple yet delicious side dish that I even save leftovers as a snack the next day. I feel as though zucchini is often over looked as a vegetable, same goes for eggplant but that’s a different story! Zucchini is very healthy for you and not as expensive as oth[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 08:50am

We were planning to go to Dallas next Friday, to celebrate an early Christmas with my family, but yesterday afternoon I got a call from my sister, saying that Mom had taken a turn for the worse - had been unresponsive the entire day. So, when the phone rang again at 3 AM, I knew exactly what I would hear.I haven't really come to grips yet, with the fact that she is gone. I'm not sure h[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 08:18am

Storytelling is part of the Elders’ Art. This is a nice approach to storytelling… Healing Conversations energize and invite elders into meaningful, intimate intergenerational relationships. They answer, “What do I say to elders?” Their appreciative questions, storytelling and compassionate listening create legacies, mend rifts and suggest new possibilities for posit[...]

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Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 08:15am

The NYT has an article about how deeply embedded “fairness” is in the human mind. Children not only feel they should obey these rules themselves, but also that they should make others in the group do the same. Even 3-year-olds are willing to enforce social norms. If they are shown how to play a game, and a puppet then joins in with its own idea of the rules, the children will o[...]

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Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 07:23am

Press Release SLIM-FAST READY-TO-DRINK MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKE PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN BACILLUS CEREUS BACTERIA OTTAWA, December 3, 2009 – Unilever Canada Inc. has informed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that they are recalling certain Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products distributed in Canada. Unilever Canada Inc. is warning the public not to consume Slim-Fast ready-to drink meal repl[...]

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 02:33pm

Julia Child doesn’t give a recipe for Puff Pastry in her almost-encyclopedic Mastering the Art of French Cooking.  Or rather, the recipe she gives is for the simple little piped (or flung from a spoon) ...

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