Wed Jul 9, 2008 9:09 AM EDT
I don’t have a green thumb. That’s something that I did not inherit from my parents, who were splendid gardeners.
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Wed Jul 2, 2008 9:07 AM EDT
As the nation hunkers down into backyard parties and along beaches and parks to watch the fireworks this weekend, some grand old American traditions will also proudly be on display: barbecuing and grilling.
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:53 PM EDT
Being outside is one of the best benefits of summer, and there are tech tools out there that can make the workout go smoother, push you to achieve more and help measure your rate of success.
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Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:21 AM EDT
You’ve just graduated from college. B-bye finals and all-nighters. Time for the real world. And that means using some tech tools that can help you in your search for a job.
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Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:16 AM EDT
So, there's a new iPhone, something’s that inducing just a wee bit of salivating by me.
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Tue May 6, 2008 3:32 PM EDT
It’s hard to think about a computer without an external mouse, even though touchpads on laptops — like the one I’m using now — have made it not as essential as it once was.
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Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:59 AM EDT
I don’t have kids. But I’m still enough of one inside that I get a certain amount of glee from seeing what’s out there for today’s generation. That, and I tend to spoil my friends’ kids silly, but so far it’s been real young kid/toddler stuff. I’m ready to step it up.
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Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:11 AM EDT
We all know people who lie. Sure, there are people who omit the truth, people who keep secrets. But how about those who don’t even blink when asked direct questions?
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Tue Apr 1, 2008 7:55 PM EDT
I used to constantly misplace my keys. I spent time every other morning trying to find them. It drove me nuts.
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Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:38 AM EDT
I used to get up at the crack of dawn, work out or make sure my to-do list was in order before my first cuppa joe.
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Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:01 AM EDT
Some people are natural pet owners. They grew up around dogs or cats (or rabbits or iguanas), and want the same companionship as adults.
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Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:49 AM EDT
I have way too much stuff in this house. I need to take a week just to recycle and file, and perhaps put up another bookshelf or two to house all the books I’ve accumulated since moving into this residence.
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Wed Mar 5, 2008 9:13 AM EST
I don’t know about you, but I feel like my list of essential gadgets keeps growing, and it’s weighing me down.
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Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:36 AM EST
Early on, I gravitated toward sci-fi movies and television.
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Wed Feb 6, 2008 9:46 AM EST
When I say dirty devices, what comes to mind?
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Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:37 AM EST
I was raised to avoid getting attached to material things. Buddhists have this thing about attachment. Everything is ephemeral and all that.
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Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:59 PM EST
Watching the movie “Sahara” last weekend reminded me why “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” is such a big hit.
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Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:01 AM EST
For someone who hasn’t had a new car in more than a decade, opening a door without a key is a big deal.
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Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:42 PM EST
“Grey’s Anatomy” is depleting my PayPal account.
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Wed Dec 12, 2007 7:26 PM EST
When Elvis Presley sang "Suspicious Minds," he probably never realized he'd be forever associated with this affair anthem, which spoke to his hound dog side. He was the King — but he was also the rock icon cliche of the guy who stepped out on his wife.
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Tue Dec 4, 2007 6:19 PM EST
I have a confession to make: I’m not the most organized person in the world.
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