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You can beat the hickey

You can beat the hickey

OK, so we all know that hickeys are the result of an overzealous set of lips suction-cupping themselves to an area of skin and sucking until surface blood vessels break, right?

Nov 21, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

The history of the hacker

We've all been equal parts scared and warned about identity theft and online financial stalkers. Nabbing an unsecured wireless signal can spell doom for your bank account.

Nov 21, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

The little beer that could ... cost a lot

The little beer that could ... cost a lot

For the beer lover on your shopping list, we have the ultimate gift idea, one that's guaranteed not to be returned or regifted: a bottle of the 2009 Samuel Adams Utopias beer. If it had been around in biblical times, the three wise men might have left the frankincense at home.

Nov 21, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Wheat germ a calming influence

Wheat germ a calming influence

To-do lists always seem to get longer this time of year. But you can add something to your oatmeal that will help you feel less stressed about it: wheat germ.

Nov 21, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

3 guesses on the NFL’s top-selling jersey

3 guesses on the NFL’s top-selling jersey

It’s this time of year when overweight, middle-age men narrow their wardrobe on Sundays to a simple single item — the replica jersey.

Nov 14, 2009 | 7:35 am | Loading…

The camel coat: An unsung hero

The camel coat: An unsung hero

A camel-colored coat may sound bland, but it could be just the thing to spice up a cool-weather wardrobe.

Nov 14, 2009 | 7:35 am | Loading…

Here's your chance to be a star, yoo

Here's your chance to be a star, yoo

For years now, many of us have been living out our dream of being a rock star — or, more specifically, a “Guitar Hero.”

Nov 14, 2009 | 7:30 am | Loading…

Ready to take on Thanksgiving?

Ready to take on Thanksgiving?

WITH turkey-by-the-pound sales popping up everywhere these days, this might be the time take a closer look at what the Thanksgiving Day meal does to your body. (No, we’re not going to count calories — we’re going way inside the post-meal effect.)

Nov 14, 2009 | 7:25 am | Loading…

GET TOUCHY: Stay warm in style with fingerless tech gloves

GET TOUCHY: Stay warm in style with fingerless tech gloves

It's not uncommon these days to have technology dictate fashion. So, it should come as no surprise that you can spend $33 on a pair of gloves with four digits missing.

Nov 07, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Grab your Duffel, get going

Grab your Duffel, get going

It's almost a rite of passage for North Americans to go abroad in search of themselves. The rest of the world has been known to call us "ugly Americans."

Nov 07, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Like a Leapfish out of water

Like a Leapfish out of water

Ben Behrouzi came from the shadowy lead generation business, but some people in that field said he played too dirty. Now he's got a real-time search engine that just came out of beta today that's called Leapfish, and he says the company will report $10 million in revenue this year despite…

Nov 07, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Snakeskin makes a statement

Snakeskin makes a statement

Whether it's bags, boots or blouses, the marbled, textured snakeskin look seems to be fashion's new favorite alternative to more traditional animal prints.

Nov 07, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Large, in charge on the dance floor

Large, in charge on the dance floor

Move over, it's Saturday night at Club Bounce and people are bouncing onto the dance floor in a big, big way.

Oct 31, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

See the World's site, virtually

See the World's site, virtually

Have you ever wanted to take a peek at one of Oprah's houses, or Bill Gates' or Will Smith's? Sure, who hasn't? But then who wants to appear to be a stalker?

Oct 31, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Let’s celebrate the over used

Let’s celebrate the over used

Serious writers label those who use them "sloppy" or "lazy." Yet, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, it's time to acknowledge their existence and purpose with National Cliche Day. That's right, we're talking cliches.

Oct 31, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Survive the grind

Survive the grind

Doctors and dentists alike will tell you that teeth grinding is as common to sleep as snoring - just not as loud and noticeable.

Oct 31, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Send the right message

Send the right message

The time has come to find out whether your grip is powerful, pathetic or just plain bad.

Oct 24, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Hooked on TV? This site will keep you full of numbers

Hooked on TV? This site will keep you full of numbers

The new fall television season is starting to see its first casualties. (What do you expect when your show is on The CW?) And as some fans start to breathe in a short panting style, viewers worry that their favorite show could be on the chopping block.

Oct 24, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Cell elbow can be a pain

Cell elbow can be a pain

You won't find this in the fine print of your wireless contract: Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have note an upswing in cubital tunnel syndrome, or cell-phone elbow.

Oct 24, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Odds are, this Book’s for you

Odds are, this Book’s for you

This month marks the launch of the Book of Odds (bookofodds.com), a Boston-based startup offering something never before available: a free, accurate, and easy-to-use resource for comparing the risks and uncertainties of daily life.

Oct 24, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

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