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An interesting vegetable TheGothamist in New York is trying to convince people to eat...

Languishing in cardboard boxes near the mushroom sections in local Fairway stores these next few weeks are Sea Beans, mysterious short stalks of a dark green vegetable, looking like something you might find washed up on the beach, but maybe a bit more edible.

According to Elizabeth Schneider's...
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An interesting piece about perfume from ChickAdvisor blogger, Sugarshock...

Ever since I read the novel Perfume by Patrick Suskind, I've been fascinated by the art of fragrance-making. Creating a perfume is really an art form, though sometimes you wouldn't know it by the influx of one-note celebrity fragrances out there today. (Lovelies, perhaps with the exception of SJP's Lovely, I...
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Slip talk with ChickAdvisor blogger, iwantigot.geekigirl.com

I had an interesting conversation with an older crazy lady about slips yesterday. I was in a store in Commerce Court this afternoon and she was looking for somewhere that sells slips in the area. Having tried looking for slips on lunch before I told her to goto The Bay. She then went off about how women these days don’t wear...
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This one's from ChickAdvisor blogger, Cinnamon Kitten...

Not for the faint of heart, MAC's new C Shock line is vibrantly colourful and perfect for experimenting with. Full of energy, there are 3 different products in this collection: lipsticks, lipgelees and eye shadows.

If you're not shy and love wild colours, then you should definitely head to MAC and check these out!

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Hmmm, this does not sound good. This one from The Gothamist is a must read for those of us into organic food...

The USDA may relax standards for organic foods, and allow 38 different spices, colorings and other nonorganic ingredients to be included in foods labeled organic, according to the LA Times. Organic food advocates are seeking to stop this action, calling it a blow to the organic...
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If you live in New York or will be visiting soon, this is a must read on finding designer on the cheap from The Budget Fashionista...

Dear Budget Fashionista, I have an addiction to certain high-priced labels (Marc Jacobs, Prada, Marni) but i can't shell out full price. As a New Yorker, I know about century 21, sample sales, and Woodbury commons...

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I'd been hearing about this place for a while and finally got a chance to check it out. This is the perfect restaurant to go with a group of friends or have a nice dinner for two on the patio or better yet, come here to be entertained by Mama Rosa and her boisterous staff.

Everything is mismatched and the atmosphere is very laid back. Hearing the Italian waiters shout at each other across the...
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While we've been working on our upcoming vidcast, there have been a number of odd things that have happened to us:

- We met Toronto Zanta at the Waterfront, who was only to happy to entertain us with a few of his famous pushups. We're pretty sure he isn't allowed within the city limits of Toronto but anyway...

- We got pooped on by birds at least 5 times during our outdoor shoot. Once on...
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Read up on some tips for your lips from WebMD...

Your lips need protection from heat, humidity, and the sun's rays -- just like the rest of you. This summer, look for lip products with SPF to minimize damage from the sun's UV rays.

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How yummy is this recipe from Epicurious.com!

2 lb papaya (2; preferably pink-fleshed strawberry variety), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 1/2 cups diced (1/4 inch) fresh pineapple (from 1/2 small pineapple)
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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