For the Dishwasher’s Sake

I’ve been writing on some weighty topics lately — too little money, too many choices, too few jobs. It’s time, I decided, to move on to some questions that haunt me almost every day. How much soap should I put in my washing machine and dishwasher? Do I need to do more for my dryer […]

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In the future, Jake, a paraplegic war veteran, is brought to another planet, Pandora, which is inhabited by the Na’vi, a humanoid race with their own language and culture. Those from Earth find themselves at odds with each other and the local culture. Written by Giorgio_C When his brother is killed in a robbery, paraplegic […]

Consider a Roth IRA

When it comes to opening an individual retirement account, should you go with a traditional IRA or a Roth? Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs have their own unique benefits, but new rules in 2010 allow some investors who had been locked out of Roth IRAs the option to take advantage of Roth’s tax-free withdrawals. Whether […]

Healthy Food, Fast

New York City is number one again – this time they’re the first city in the U.S. to require major fast food restaurants to post the calorie content of all their menu items. The chains have had nutrition facts available for a long time, but now the calories are actually posted – prominently. Here’s an […]

Schwarzenegger, Shriver Through the Years

  Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger: 25 Years Ago April 26, 1986: In her family’s favorite town of Hyannis, Massachusetts, 30-year-old Maria Shriver, a TV journalist and the niece of John F. Kennedy, beams outside St. Francis Xavier Church after her wedding to 38-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger, an Austrian-born bodybuilder-turned-movie star. Over the next 25 years, […]

The Best Mother’s Day Presents

For as little as $9.50, buy her a gift she’ll love! Lucky editors have rounded up 14 wonderful, spot-on presents, from a coolly modern photo album to the most versatile cardigan. Sagaform Trio Herb Pot $48 Preserve fresh herbs for days with this clever pot. The clean design is beautiful and makes watering easy. Apple […]

Best Bets for Italian, Mexican, and Steakhouses

Dining out can be a special treat, and there are definitely occasions—like birthdays and anniversaries—when you should certainly allow yourself to splurge on a luxurious meal without worrying about calories or fat grams. On the other hand, if you hit the restaurant scene on a regular basis and are looking for diet-friendly suggestions, here are […]