Eco-conscious auto buffs may be twiddling their thumbs waiting for a mainstream all-electric vehicle to arrive, but (as is often the case with new tech) the toy industry is ahead of the game. Well, maybe not toys, per se, but certainly not conventional transportation — the $249.99 Razor E300 isn’t advertised as a commuter vehicle, [...]

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If you’ve spent much time trying the Japanese folding-paper art of origami, you’ve probably noticed that not all papers are created equal. Sure, those starter kits you find in bookstores are great for teaching you techniques, but most come with slick, cheap paper that offers little of the tactile pleasure that keeps hobbyists going long [...]

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Ever wish there was something you could do to attract the opposite sex in droves — you know, like in a music video? Tired of reading/hearing/thinking about Valentine’s Day: “Hurry, it’s two short weeks away!!” — because there’s someone really nice you’re too shy to approach? If so, maybe you should let a love potion do [...]

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The video store’s New Release shelf has been kind lately to music fans who want to see, as well as hear, their favorite performers in action. The variety certainly isn’t limited to the kind of song-and-dance tales we label “musicals,” though there are plenty of those to go around — from high-profile but not very [...]

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Maria Sharapova’s latest tournament victory, this time in the Australian Open, showcased this tennis star’s amazing talent, as well as her beauty and great taste in clothes. If you’re interested in wearing Sharapova’s styles, there are many places to buy them. The sleeveless tweed-colored tennis dress she wore during the Australian Open (“the Maria Aussie Dress”) is $110 [...]

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Families generally have two options for dinner. Someone either has to scramble to get a meal on the table, or everyone packs into the car for eating out. Either option has its downside: trips to the grocery store, prep time, gas, tips and, most important, your time. Wouldn’t it be nice just to hire a professional chef to create healthy, non-processed [...]

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In the new movie 27 Dresses, Katherine Heigl plays a woman who has been a bridesmaid – never a bride – 27 times. She finally finds love in the movie, but what we’ve found to love is the Ice.com jewelry lines inspired by the movie. The 27 Fashion Jewelry Collection features, among other items, a 14K gold-over-sterling-silver [...]

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