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Life 101 – Football Talk

I’m not one for excessive football talk, but there were some major games this weekend. I consulted with my football-fanatic friend to get the basic rundown. Here’s what you need to sound like you sort of know what you’re talking … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend

Blond update: Glee-ful applause for Britney Spears who actually showed up in the episode. And in other blond news— Paris Hilton and Hallmark settled her lawsuit over her trademarked phrase “That’s Hot!” for an undisclosed amount and self-Tweeting drug user … Continue reading

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Treasure Hunting – Home Goods

This week I went to see interior designer Elaine Griffin’s new room concepts for Home Goods and was bowled over by her cleverness and the Home Good’s treasures she found scouting the stores within 100 miles of NYC. I’ve always … Continue reading

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American Pets – Stubborn as a cat

A cat stuck (ahem, just too darn stubborn to come down) in a tree in Michigan finally climbed down after a week and a half of being out on a limb. In true cat fashion, once on the ground, he … Continue reading

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Pet Fun – Wes on Dogster

My dog Wes is a featured doggie on Dogster today. Check out his profile and dog diary, “A Walk in the Park with Wes” and add him as a friend (if all you dog owners out there aren’t aware, Dogster … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Banned Books Week

We’re in the middle of National Banned Books Week, which celebrates our right to read. Since 1982, more than a thousand books have been reported to the ALA’s Office of Intellectual Freedom for being too racy or sexual, and in … Continue reading

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Pop Culture Pop-Up – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

Yesterday the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2011 nominees. LL Cool J, Bon Jovi, Beastie Boys and Neil Diamond were a few of the 15 bands and singers nominated. The inductees will be announced soon. Bon Jovi … Continue reading

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Holidays – National Coffee Day

I’m all hyped up today because today is National Coffee Day, and in honor of the day, I had an extra cup. And then another (I take it black.) Rumor has it that coffee was discovered by an Ethiopian goat … Continue reading

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Pet Fun – Dog Travel

You know people are loving their pooches more than ever when Toyota has a car specifically engineered for dogs’ safety and comfort. The Venza has all kinds of new features to make your dog happy while traveling. All I need … Continue reading

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Parties – New York Surf Film Festival

The New York Surf Film Festival came to NYC this weekend, and never have so many tall, tan, attractive people been corralled into one room at the Tribeca Cinemas. The festival ran over three nights and showed more than 30 … Continue reading

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