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Get a high five for chives
Here's a finishing touch you can add to any salad or burger patty to really jive up your health this summer: chives.
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How does your breath smell?
Can't stand the sting of mouthwash, but want sweeter breath? Set down the Scope, and pick up a pinch of one of these herbs instead: parsley, basil, or cilantro (we swear we're not trying to make this the "Spice Issue" of Quadrants).
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DNA artwork is all about you
Talk about one-of-a-kind art. A company called DNA 11 - dna11.com - will make contemporary "portraits" out of your genetic material, or that of your kids, parents, spouse, dog.
Jun 27, 2009 | 5:45 am | Loading…
Get a warm, 'natural' tan
Bronze, copper, rich cocoa brown - a summer tan runs a wide spectrum, and your makeup regimen from winter might not cut it once warmer hues brighten your face. But there's more to making this seasonal switch than changing the color of your foundation (you may want to ditch the foundation …
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Down to the wire for Dad
Yes, tomorrow is Father's Day. And, yes, if you haven't bought a gift for dear old Dad yet, you're pushing it. So, as always, Quadrants is here to help. We have picked four sure-fire gifts - broken up here by category - that could bail you out. (At this late date, you may need to print ou…
Jun 20, 2009 | 2:15 am | Loading…
Flashback: The return of neon
Summer's shocking color palette isn't for the timid. Flashes of neon are adding a sporty feel to warm-weather dressing that's a throwback to the roots of Southern California beachwear. Think Body Glove and Sarah Jessica Parker's character in the movie "L.A. Story."
Jun 20, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Find out who’s who in e-mail
It appears anonymity may be dead. At the very least, people who post on Web sites may not have a fake name to hide behind any longer.
Jun 19, 2009 | 4:25 pm | Loading…
Helmutt gives dog neat home
Hearing of this new sports-related product - the Helmutt House - one can't help but think of the old Reese's Peanut Butter Cup advertising campaign about two great things being joined together.
Jun 19, 2009 | 4:20 pm | Loading…
Do you dream of harem pants?
When harem pants came down the runways at Chloe and Alexander McQueen for spring 2009, they somehow glided past the cartoonish pop culture associations (Barbara Eden’s Jeannie in the 1960s, MC Hammer’s gold version from the ’80s) to help define summer’s effortlessly slouchy look.
Jun 13, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Give Dad the good life this year
It’s easy for imagination to fail when it comes to finding gifts for Father’s Day. But writer Cooper Ray, the creator of Social Primer (socialprimer.com) — a Web site dedicated to bringing back traditional manners for men — is practiced in remedying that.
Jun 13, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Iced, not hot, tea may help prevent cancer
If you take your tea cool in the summertime, you may be doing your throat a favor.
Jun 12, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
So, what’s your real age?
If you’ve ever watched “Oprah” or taken a stroll through the myriad of Internet health sites, you most likely have come across Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Jun 06, 2009 | 2:30 am | Loading…
Be alert for hidden fees
In this economy, there are plenty of travel deals to wade through. It seems everyone wants your business. But the editors at Smarter Travel warn that a good price can come with hidden fees.
Jun 06, 2009 | 2:15 am | Loading…
Heavy smoker? Be sure to get the right wood
For some folks, plopping a piece of meat on a grill over a bed of hot coals is not enough. Searing meat over an open gas flame doesn’t quite do it, either.
Jun 06, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Get your hair ready for summer’s sun
It’s time for the bathing beauties to march in full force to the nearest waterside oasis and take a perch in the sun.
May 30, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
‘Where’ site takes you to hot spots
Back in the 1990s, it was the diner where Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer ate. In the 1980s, it was the Southfork Ranch made famous on “Dallas,” And today? Maybe it’s where the “Grey’s Anatomy” hospital is located.
May 30, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
YIKES! ZOMBIES
We’ll bet George Romero never envisioned this. Zombies, thanks to some idle, yet creative, minds, have made a comeback on college campuses across the United States.
May 30, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Squeeze into new slim suit
It’s no longer a stretch to say that certain bathing suits have a slimming effect. Tackling women’s body-image insecurities head-on instead of burying them under a lot of extra fabric, the swimwear industry has its MiracleSuit, SlimSuit and SlenderSuit, among others.
May 30, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
