December 13th, 2006
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Okay, so the most obvious choice is the classic Marilyn Monroe picture where she is standing over the subway grate blowing cool air up her sexy dress on a hot city day—in the movie, The Seven Year Itch, with co-star Tom Ewell. But what if you want a more original or rare Marilyn Monroe picture, one that not everyone has plastered to the bathroom or bedroom wall? (more…)
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As much as I love having a fresh-cut tree for Christmas, I didn’t like the whole process of buying it. We would have to go out in the freezing cold and snow, drive around from lot to lot to choose from all the trees out there, and then struggle to get the thing home in one piece. It’s a big hassle from start to finish, and I simply detest it! That’s why I’ve decided to purchase a mail order Christmas tree for my family this year. (more…)
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Are you bilingual? This is always a great asset to take with you through the journey of life. You simply never know when you might need to speak a foreign language. This especially goes for those who love to travel. Imagine if you visited France or Germany for a week but didn’t know the language. I can honestly admit that it did happen to me. I decided to travel to Taiwan with my best friend for one month. This was his home country so I thought it would be interesting to see. Heck, I had known the guy for ten years. Unfortunately I was in for a rude awakening. This was the first time I had traveled overseas, and of course I didn’t know the language. I’m talking about being in a place where you have no clue what anyone is saying. This gives whole new meaning to the expression “feeling alone.” Needless to say, this was one long trip. Fortunately these days it is much easier to learn a foreign language. For example, you can learn how to speak Japanese from your own home. (more…)
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Denis Leary, born 1957 in Worcester, MA, is a multi-talented writer, director, comedian, and actor. Well known for his angsty, off-color humor, his career started on MTV during a comedy sketch where he ripped on REM. Best known as a stand-up comedian, he has released two full-length comedy albums, No Cure for Cancer and Lock’n'Load. Though admittedly not much of a musician, Leary’s off-color song “Asshole” became extremely popular in 1994, reciving a great deal of notoriety both inside and outside the United States. However, the song’s language kept it off of most major U.S. radio playlists, though it was huge on Australian radio stations. (more…)
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Cooking Light magazine, the nation’s largest food magazine with healthy recipes, launched in 1987. Americans were becoming more nutritionally aware and they wanted a source for accurate, realistic, healthy, tasteful recipes. Cooking Light magazine features recipes and meal combinations that use healthier ingredients and preparation methods, in place of traditional recipes that do not. You can check it out at www.cookinglight.com anytime in the comfort of your home. Featured words of cooking wisdom are shared by nutritional experts in an easy to follow format; one of Cooking Light Magazine’s secrets for creating delicious, satisfying and healthy recipes. Also included in each issue is a handy guide for low-fat substitutions, lifestyle habits, and how to get fit, including new routines monthly, and how to get the most out of your workout. (more…)
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