Halfway Mark: Taking a Step Back

It’s already June. We all know what that means. Yup, summer officially starts and Father’s Day is this month…but, that’s not what we’re talking about. It’s month six—the halfway mark of 2010. Already, you ask? Let’s see: In January, Haiti gets pounded with a 7.0 quake; February we’re busy watching the Winter Olympics (South Korean [...]

The Organic Revolution

Is going organic worth it? Are you the type who buys organic because you know it’s healthy and good for the environment? The cynic who’s concluded that it’s a marketing ploy? The one saying, “I’d rather use my money elsewhere”? Or is it that you simply don’t care and haven’t put much thought into it? [...]

5 Useful Web Applications You Should Be Using, But Probably Aren’t

See what I can do for you. That’s what the Web said when we stumbled upon these five useful tools with glee. They make life just a little easier than before. Each app is fast and easy to use, visually appealing and just plain genius. Animoto.com Animoto takes your photos, videos and music and compiles [...]

Trendy Hotels in Los Angeles

Staycation: Top 5 boutique hotels that define hip and chic Wedding season is fast approaching, which means it’s time for groomsmen and bridesmaids to start planning parties and getaways. Or maybe you and some buddies simply want to get away from the daily grind of work and just unwind without spending a pretty penny. If [...]

Late Night Dining in LA

A list of the best 24-hour or super-late open restaurants and cafes. Hoot, hoot. This is a call to all you late night owls out there. Do you ever wonder why it’s so hard to find 24 hour eateries around LA? And when you find one, you think, “jackpot!” But it’s understandable since Los Angeles [...]

A New Crop of Clean Diesel Vehicles

By Rod McLaughlin — I have a simple car question for you. What kind of car gets exceptional mileage, is good for the environment, is well built and can even earn you a tax credit? Well, if you said a hybrid, you’re close. The type of vehicle that I’m referring to is clean diesel. That’s [...]

LA Fashion Seen: Where to Shop for Bargain Designer Clothes

Sample sales galore–amazing finds for the smart and savvy shopper. You don’t have to pay full price for anything—if you know where to go. Sure, it may be convenient to buy a pair of designer denims at a mass market retail store or that boutique located right up your alley, but why spend $200 when [...]

Finding a Man’s Best Friend

Sorry, not talking about that close buddy you can go to the bar with, get advice from or play an Xbox game with, but a sweet canine. They can raise your emotional quotient, help your body release endorphins and act as your running sidekick. Well, in just a short distance away, you can adopt one. [...]

5 Cool Gift Ideas for You or Your Significant Other

1) 2 Carat Faux Diamond Ring Coffee Cup Humorously charming, this white porcelain cup by Fred is disguised as a ring in the elegant jewelry-like box and in the form of a cup handle, which is embedded with a sparkling Swarovski crystal. A great gift option for boyfriends trying to give their girlfriends a good [...]

Smart Money-Saving Tips

It’s 2010 and we’re still in a recession. Two years later, the economy still hasn’t really improved, but perhaps something else has. For many, the sharp downturn became a much-needed jolt meant to impart a hard lesson on what corporate greed and living beyond one’s means can lead to. Forced to take a step back, [...]

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