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These Cupcakes Take The Cake!

by · October 20th, 2008 · 2 Comments

I’m not the biggest fan of cupcakes, but at this point it looks like they’re here to stay so I might as well get used to them.  As far as cupcakes go these are pretty awesome. Nick and Danielle Bilton won 1st place in the NYC cupcake decorating championships with this nifty display. I gotta [...]

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Tags: Cool · Desserts

This Would Have Been So Helpful In College!

by · October 5th, 2008 · 5 Comments

I don’t know about you, but roomates offer up more than their fair share of trials and joys.  From the sharing of the bathroom to the washing of the dishes, even the best of friends can cling to your last nerve.  That’s why I was so excited when I saw this awesome little refrigerator: the [...]

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Tags: Cool · Interesting

Dear P.E.T.A: Stay Out Of My Ice Cream!

by · September 26th, 2008 · 9 Comments

I love animals. Really, I do. I grew up with pets and fully embrace their cuddly cuteness. Unfortunately the people of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) have taken it too far. PETA wrote Ben and Jerry’s a letter requesting that they replace the cows milk used to make their ice cream with [...]

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Tags: Bizarre

Economic Eating Woes

by · September 21st, 2008 · No Comments

These are hard times folks.  The US economy continues to decline and the only thing poised to go up on Wall Street are suicide rates.  No one is safe… not even your local grocery store!  Lately I have been noticing the prices of my weekly food staples slowly creeping up.  Food in New York City [...]

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Tags: News

The “Ick” Factor: Protecting One Lunch At A Time

by · September 20th, 2008 · 5 Comments

I recently discussed my frustration with my co-workers, many of whom insist on making eating at work a hassle at best.  Well, some woman in New York may have the answer to my prayers!  Apparently,  Sherwood Forlee shares my annoyance at the trials of trying to hang on to your lunch at work, and thus [...]

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Tags: Bizarre

Serena & Venus Williams Vs. Eli & Peyton Manning

by · September 15th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Remember when you were little and your coaches and parents told you that in order to be a great athlete you had to “practice, practice, practice,” take care of your body and eat well? Well apparently, those were all lies and all that you really need is some sugar. Yep, it’s the sugar highs that [...]

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Tags: Advertising · Celebrities · Television

Starbucks Should Stick To What They Do Best

by · September 7th, 2008 · 7 Comments

Let me start out by professing my love for Starbucks. Seriously, I love it. I am there daily for my caffeine fix, and thank my lucky stars for Howard Schultz. However, Starbucks’ recent rollout of their new “healthy” breakfast menu has me convinced that “the ‘Bucks” needs to stick to what they do best: coffee [...]

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Tags: Restaurants · Reviews

Robin Hood Lives! In Greece….

by · September 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Remember Robin Hood? He stole from the rich to help the poor… gotta love vigilante justice! In today’s world where the economy is plummeting and food prices are rising – Robin Hood sounds like a guy we could use around town. Well it seems he and his friends have been living it up in Greece, [...]

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Tags: Bizarre · News

The Real Difference Between Democrats and Republicans…

by · August 27th, 2008 · 5 Comments

The Democratic Convention is upon us, beginning what will be two weeks of nonstop political coverage aiming to help us differentiate the Democrats from the Republicans. Sure there are the countless policy differences like health care, taxation, womens issues and the like, but the real difference? Democrats are pickier eaters. Apparently the DNC had such [...]

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Tags: Health · Interesting · Politics

Wheaties Are So Passe…

by · August 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments

The days of successful athletes endorsing Wheaties are over! Michael Phelps has just signed with Kellog’s and will now hawk Frosted Flakes to kids everywhere. I guess Tony the Tiger just wasn’t cutting it. via NY Daily News

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Tags: Advertising