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Surviving Palau… and a Homeland Security Interrogation

By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors 3 minutes ago

From homeland security to sting-less jellyfish, kayaking with sharks to discovering a hidden WWII bunker strewn with sake bottles and war helmets... it's no wonder "Survivor" selected Palau as the place for season 10. But beyond the show, any adventure should seek to survive Palau too. + READ MORE

 
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What You'll Have to Do to Burn Off Your Holiday Feast...

By Laurel House IN Food & Health Dec 23 2011

A post-holiday dinner walk is custom for lots of families. But a marathon? Before you serve yourself with several helpings of Thanksgiving dinner, think about the amount of calories that are quickly adding up, and what the after-dinner repercussions will be. Charles Stuart Platkin, author of “The Diet Detective’s Count Down” breaks down each food item’s calorie and fat content, then equates it to the amount of time you will have to spend working it off! Be afraid, be very afraid….. + READ MORE

 
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When You Know It's Time To Take Up Golf...

By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 20 2011

Trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro, climbing Mt. Everest, cross country skiing to the North Pole... for an extreme adventurer those aren't that crazy. “People often ask me what I am planning to do when I can no longer climb or do things like ski to the top of the world. I guess that is when I will take up golf.” + READ MORE

 
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Traveling for the Holidays? Do These Quickie Workouts to NOT Gain Weight

By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 19 2011

I’m the first to admit that an out-of-town attitude includes skipping out on my regular workout. But that’s the great thing! It's your opportunity to try something new, work new muscles, and maybe even LOSE, as opposed to GAIN weight! I know... the holidays can be brutal for your diet. You're too busy, tired, and full to do your entire regular workout routine. Instead, slip in several quickie workouts into your day, every day, to keep your metabolism stoked and naturally burning off even more calories for you. + READ MORE

 
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5 Quick and Easy Christmas Ornaments You Can Make

By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Dec 9 2011

Whether for gift tags, place markers, or for your own tree, homemade ornaments help make the holiday special. Want to make some of your own? Here are some ideas to inspire you. + READ MORE

 
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Book is a Hitchhiker's Guide to America

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 9 2011

"Redwood to Deadwood" by Colin Flaherty explores the roads of America from the passenger's seat. + READ MORE

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10 Man Cave Must-Haves

By Team Planet Green IN Born Dealers Dec 6 2011

Tune in to Born Dealers Saturdays at 10 pm! Find out more about the show and get a sneak peek. Written by Jeremiah Pasternak Guys don't decorate. They have stuff that they like and they fit it into whatever space... + READ MORE

 
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Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Wrap

By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Nov 29 2011

Holiday gift giving doesn't have to mean giant trash bags full of discarded wrapping paper. Here are a few eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas to help make your holidays less wasteful. The best thing about these wrappings is that they're not only earth friendly, but can be reused year after year. + READ MORE

 
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5 Unique Advent Calendars: Countdown to Christmas!

By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Nov 28 2011

Part of the joy of the holiday season is the anticipation of Christmas day. Advent calendars are a fun way to keep track of the big day as it approaches. Here are five great advent calendars you can make that will delight children, young and old, through each day in December leading up to Christmas. Start a holiday tradition of your own by making one (or more!) this year. + READ MORE

 
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A Handful of No-Fly Travel Options for the Holidays

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 22 2011

A Top Five No-Fly List from the U.K. gives us a few U.S. ideas, too. From trains to ferries, feet to bikes. + READ MORE

 
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Meet Stanley Selengut, the Father of Sustainable Resort Development

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 11 2011

Stanley Selengut built Maho Bay on St. John when ecotourism wasn't even a word. And it's blossomed from there. You can visit. + READ MORE

 
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5 Fun Toys For Kids: Make Them Yourself!

By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Nov 11 2011

It's not hard to make some great one of a kind toys that your kids will love. From chunky crayons to hobby horses to hula hoops, your child will love these projects. They're fun to make and fun to play with, and many of them use materials you are likely to have on hand. Let's play! + READ MORE

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Chair Style Guide: How to Choose the Right Piece for You

By Team Planet Green IN Born Dealers Nov 10 2011

The 670/671 Lounge and Ottoman, designed for Herman Miller by husband and wife team Charles and Ray Eames in 1956, is the single most important, influential and collectible American designed piece of furniture from the entirety of the 20th century.... + READ MORE

 
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5 Green Travel Companies For Every Type Of Adventurer

By Julia Austin IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 10 2011

You can’t always choose how you get somewhere and what sort of carbon footprint that will leave, but you can choose a travel company that keeps the environment in mind, therein counteracting your holiday carbon footprint. These 5 companies have a reputation for planning great green trips and giving back to the environment: + READ MORE

 
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Certified Green: Top 10 Loony Travel Destinations

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 9 2011

Greenloons is a new site with a purpose: Travel that's sustainable, helps local economies, and is just plain beautiful. + READ MORE

 
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5 Creative Decor Ideas for a Tight Budget

By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Nov 8 2011

Before you get rid of anything, think hard about what you might be able to do with it! If you're creative, you can find a great use for almost anything. Decorate your home with one of a kind projects like these that you can make yourself. + READ MORE

 
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How To Holiday Shop While Traveling

By Julia Austin IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 4 2011

It’s happened to you. Your friend comes back from his travels, gives you a gift, and you think to yourself “he totally got this at the airport gift shop.” But every travelling gift-shopper means well! They just don’t always know where to find the most meaningful and unique gifts because, well, they aren’t in their own town. + READ MORE

 
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Is Space Tourism a Bust?

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 3 2011

Virgin Galactic loses one of its first paid passengers. But commercial space flight still has backers. Do you have the cash? + READ MORE

 
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Nature Inspired Crafts

By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Nov 2 2011

When you're looking for ideas for crafting, you need look no further than right outside your front door. Nature always provides a plethora of inspiration. Craftster.org recently hosted an "Inspired by Nature" craft challenge, and here are the top five winners of the contest. Maybe they'll inspire you! + READ MORE

 
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Ben Sollee, Sans Van, is Pedaling His Brand of Folk Music

By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Oct 31 2011

Ben Sollee is biking it on his Ditch the Van Tour. To get connected to communities and fans. Also, his van has seen better days. + READ MORE

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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