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A New Food Pyramid: Bring On The Plate

janelong — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:36:31 +0000

Out with the triangle, in with the plate: last week, the USDA released the new MyPlate dietary icon to replace the former food pyramid as a nutritional guideline for Americans.

April Foolery: Our Favorite Pranks On The Web

janelong — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:50:00 +0000

For the past few months, the content department at brass has been scheming to pull a few April Fool's Day pranks on fellow staffers. We discussed possible plans in hushed tones at staff meetings and exchanged stealthy emails with subjects like, "TOP SECRET!" Then we got knee-deep this week in finishing up the next issue of the magazine and our schemes fell by the wayside.

Materialism: A Security Blanket In The Absence of Love?

janelong — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:26:05 +0000

We all know that material possessions don't truly bring happiness. But are possessions a security blanket in the absence of support and love?

Oscars By The Numbers

janelong — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:10:33 +0000

Last night's 83rd annual Academy Awards aired to lukewarm ratings. The winners were fairly predictable, critics called the music performances so-so, and reviews of hosts Anne Hathaway and James Franco have been mixed. I'm pretty easy to please--woo me with enough glitz and glamour and I'm sold--but even I didn't find this year's show particularly entertaining.

Regardless, the event was still brimming with fashion fodder, star-studded folly, and the occasional acceptance speech faux pas. Here are some figures I rounded up that highlight this year's biggest night in Hollywood.

Gimmie Gimmie

janelong — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:40:21 +0000

As a kid, I loved the Berenstein Bears books. One of my favorites was The Berenstein Bears Get the Gimmies, which tells the tale of how the bear kiddos overcome the greedy little habit of wanting everything they can get their paws on.

Roads Less Traveled: Cheaper alternatives to vacation hotspots

jensodegaard — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:09:00 +0000

Check out these cities off the beaten path.

Skinny Science: Weight-loss fads that lighten your wallet

jensodegaard — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:07:00 +0000

All too often we see expansive marketing campaigns for diet pills and celebrity diet crazes that rarely emphasize a balanced diet and regular exercise.

On The Economic Horizon: What to expect in the coming months

jensodegaard — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:01:00 +0000

In light of the recent economic volatility, a lot of people are wondering what's going to happen next. No one can see the future, but I want to paint a broad picture of what could likely happen, and how it will affect you in 2009.

Hidden Benefits: Family Leave

jenniebartlemay — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000

When my grandfather was diagnosed with colon cancer, my dad took some time off work to take care of him. He was working a job that let him rack up overtime to use as time off, and he had quite a bit stashed away. But he also took some unpaid leave, provided for by the Family Medical Leave Act.

Need to Win an Argument? Don’t Get Duped by “Facts”

christhomas — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

My Facebook feed is always being bombarded with links to controversial research articles, which always incite arguments among friends. I’ve found, though, that a little research into the research, however, usually reveals the mistaken significance of its findings. So, in an effort to combat reader ignorance–or to give you some fodder next time someone argues about the “facts” they read–here’s a crash course on how to properly interpret research studies.

The Price Of The Presidency: Funding a White House campaign

jenniebartlemay — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:11:45 +0000

It takes a boatload of greenbacks to fund a presidential campaign. Here's a peak into how it works.

"Like" Your Privacy: Cover your bum online

jenniebartlemay — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:01:22 +0000

When it comes to social media, it's better safe than sorry. The whole experience can go from bad to worse at the click of a mouse--all it takes is a lack of privacy settings and a decent hacker.

Running The Border: Travel abroad on a dime

jenniebartlemay — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:13:42 +0000

Everyone feels the need to get out there and rub their toes in someone else's lawn – preferably one in a foreign country. Pre-trip investigation and planning can save you some serious guesswork, and hopefully a suitcase-load of cash.

Pump Price & Non-Cents

jenniebartlemay — Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

The root to our gas prices may not be what you expect. Neither will the explanation for why we still use pennies.

Living With Parents... Again: 10 ways to painlessly re-enter the nest

jenniebartlemay — Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

There is no shame in moving back in with your parents, but things will be different the second time around.