Dining in Style Some of the best experiences are those that are simple. And enjoying a great meal with a loved one definitely falls into that category. However, the fact that the experience isn't as elaborate as jetting off for a weekend in Paris doesn't mean it will come cheaply. Enjoying a fabulous meal can come with a hefty price tag — just ask the patrons of New York's MASA. (309 views)
Movies, Movies Everywhere... Which one is your favorite? Is it Star Wars? Grease? The Breakfast Club? All of them? (308 views)
Vrooming Your Way through the Holidays Here's hoping you're on Santa's ''nice'' list this year, because Christmas is right around the corner, and there is one shiny and fabulous must-have gift this holiday season that you will want to find parked in your driveway come December 25. (294 views)
Horoscopes: Fact or Fiction? ''I believe, as did Carl Jung, that astrology is an example of synchronicity. Synchronicity is the experience of two or more events which occur in a meaningful manner but which are causally unrelated. In other words, the planets don't cause events on earth...they can predict events on earth because as above, so below; the cycles are parallel,'' says astrologer Zane B.... (292 views)
A Christmas Feast There are some Christmas gift staples that are better off left in Christmases past. Often, these presents fall into two categories: bad clothing, such as a homemade sweater or scarf, or bad food, such as the oft-mentioned fruitcake or Christmas basket. Of course we all understand that ''it's the thought that counts.'' However, sometimes we just wish that the thought came... (269 views)
Diamonds are a Sunbather's Best Friend It's finally summertime, and what better way to celebrate it than by buying a $30 million bikini...right? Susan Rosen's bikini, which you may remember from the 2006 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue centerfold (it was worn by Molly Sims), is made out of more than 150 carats of D-Flawless diamonds and is easily the most expensive bikini in the world. (262 views)
Lifestyle Changes that Affect In-house Counsel Attorneys Lifestyle perceptions and feelings of well-being vary from person to person according to a person’s background, cultural conditioning, and personal philosophy. Most people have their own individual life philosophies whether they choose to share their personal philosophies or not. How a person interprets a particular environment or situation as either good or bad is... (261 views)
APO Jeans Can Be Personalized as per Wearer's Choice Designer jeans. You gotta have a pair—or 10 or 20. I admit it. I have a walk-in closet in my upstairs guest bedroom dedicated to nothing but jeans. Low-rise, button-fly, whiskered, acid-washed, boot-cut...it doesn't matter what the latest trend is; I've got several of them. A great pair of butt-enhancing, stomach-flattening jeans is worth its weight in gold. And that's... (257 views)
Racecar Driving: Experience the Thrill of Speed Of course watching NASCAR is exciting. The fast cars, the energized fans, and the desire for your favorite driver to win it all contribute to an exhilarating day. But every now and then, wouldn't you like to get behind the wheel and take one of those cars out for a 165 MPH spin? Now you can. (249 views)
Hello Kitty, Gold and Platinum Gift item stores ventures into new avenues Many women can remember the days when they were younger and stepped into their favorite store, Sanrio, to purchase pencils, notebooks, change purses, backpacks, and everything else that tickled their fancy. Back then, stepping through Sanrio's doors was like entering a wonderland full of expectation and enchantment. And while each girl undoubtedly had one other character... (221 views)
Health Insurance for Victims of Child Abuse Despite recent nationwide efforts to reduce the number of children abused physically, emotionally, or sexually by parents and primary caregivers, the incidence of child abuse in America remains a rampant and unfortunate fact. According to a report released by Medical News Today last year, a full 60% of healthcare professionals say they have treated an abused child, though... (213 views)
Expensive Wine for Expensive Tastes Everyone knows there's nothing like kicking back after work with a box of crackers, a block of your favorite cheese, and a nice glass of wine. The perfect complement to any romantic dinner, low-key gathering, or high-class celebration, wine is different from other forms of alcohol in that each wine seems to have a particularly unique personality that makes it perfect for a... (209 views)
Horse Care Can Be Expensive Whether you enjoy racing horses or just raising them, you may be interested to know there is a stable in Upstate New York offering a six-year-old white Abyssinian mare for sale with the modest price tag of $1 million. This lovely lady weighs in at 10,000 pounds and stands 19.3 hands high. I hear that her temperament is excellent. (207 views)
Only Free Spirits Allowed Many years ago, during the blissful time known as childhood, one of life's greatest joys came in the form of a tree house. It was a sanctuary intended only for those of pure mind and heart, whose sole goals were to have fun and be free. In this wooded refuge there were no parents, there were no girls or no boys — depending on which gender was operating it — and there... (205 views)
Glossary of Health Insurance Terms (Part Two) Health insurance—or, for that matter, any type of insurance—has a large number of terms which need to be understood by the policyholder. This continuation of our health insurance glossary should help you understand a few more important terms so that you may optimally use the benefits provided by your health insurance plan. (204 views)
What Makes R44 the World's Most Popular Helicopter Want to pick up something this weekend that your neighbor probably doesn't have? How about a personal helicopter? I'm not talking about one of the ones that look like updated versions of the Wright brothers' first Flyer; I'm talking about a state-of-the-art—and fully enclosed—R44 Raven for only $371,000. (196 views)
Celebrating Heart In the subjective world of art, no one truly knows whether artists' pieces will become critical darlings or will get consistently panned. For those who do produce works that are highly praised and prized, however, the recognition and compensation can be immense. For instance, earlier this year one successful bidder spent $19.3 million when purchasing Damien Hirst's Lullaby... (190 views)
Not Your Average Cup of Joe If you're one of the millions of people in the world who rely on coffee to get them going in the morning, you may want to try some Kopi Luwak coffee. This coffee, the most expensive in the world, sells for more than $600 per pound and $50 per cup, despite its gruesome origins. (179 views)
The JD Wine Collection: Sniff, Sip, Swallow Can you tell your Chardonnays apart from your Tuscan reds? The facts of wine every lawyer should know. (175 views)
Adopting a Marvelous Hybrid Dog: The GoldenDoodle TGIF...it's been a long week. One of my assistants is out on maternity leave, and I actually had to do more work than usual. As a reward—and I love rewards—I've decided to buy myself some unconditional love this weekend. I have an obscenely large yard behind my house, and it seems a shame not to open it up to a four-legged creature of some sort. Believe it or not, I am... (163 views)
Espresso Yourself Do you hear it? That high-pitched sound that is nearly as grating as nails on a chalkboard. Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. That sound coming from your alarm clock. The one that wakes you from your peaceful slumber, only to remind you that, while it's still cold and dark out, you must get out of bed and get ready to go to work. (157 views)
The Phone That Epitomizes ''Bling'' Recently, Apple's iPhone dominated the media and consumers' minds because it was the coolest new phone available. Well, ladies and gentlemen, there is a phone out there that drastically surpasses the iPhone in style, excess, quality, and, more than anything else, price. And because you are an individual who desires only the best, this weekend you're going to buy yourself a... (145 views)
Overcoming Food Coma You've just returned from lunch. You check your email. And you're ready to start...falling asleep. The mid-afternoon crash hits hard, and work suddenly feels as burdensome as overcoming jet lag. The culprit's name? Food coma. (133 views)
If the Shoe Fits There are only a few things that no woman can live without, and one of those things is a really expensive pair of shoes. Maybe it all started with Cinderella's infamous glass slippers. Who knows? The only thing I know for sure is that there's nothing quite like the smell of new leather when it's seeping out of a nice sturdy shoebox, and that smell is all the nicer when... (129 views)
Sotheby's Impressionist and Modern Art Sale Break out the checkbooks. If you are an aficionado of impressionistic and modern art, you can have a field day on May 8, 2007. A sale at Sotheby's New York will feature a watercolor by Paul Cezanne that has been held in a private collection along with works by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, Alberto Giacometti, and Marc Chagall. (126 views)
Domestic Violence and the Influence of Feminism on Healthcare Domestic violence is a pervasive problem in America, residing in every conceivable demographic and across all boundaries of race, religion, and class. Protection of victims has historically faltered for a myriad of reasons, though the most oft-cited culprit is the unwillingness of the victim to tell others of her or his abuse. (126 views)
The Catholic Contoversy surrounding St. Patrick's Day A lot of us think of St. Patrick's Day primarily as an excuse to drink and party. Chugging green beer and wearing the color green are prominent traditions adhered to by many on this unique day in America, Ireland, and other parts of the world. This year, though, the day has raised some unusual ecclesiastical questions, and you may need to celebrate in a different way and... (123 views)
Cardio, Anyone? ''Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease,'' the American Heart Association proclaims. Everyone knows, or at least should know, how important exercise is for the human body. It can help individuals lose or maintain their weight, stay in shape, tone their muscles, and maintain healthy hearts. (120 views)
Texting: The Way to Communicate? Move over email junkies; you're officially at snail mail standing. Call it texting, text messaging, person-to-person messaging, or p2p messaging, but whatever you want to refer to it as, it's the new way to keep in touch with everyone who's everyone. Forget in-person communication; sending a quick ''OMG, lol'' is much faster than typing an email explaining that you found... (118 views)
Calling All Baseball Card Collectors Want to own the best of the best in the world of baseball cards? Then you'd better keep an eye out for the Honus Wagner. Often referred to as ''The Mona Lisa of Baseball Cards,'' the Honus Wagner T206 tobacco card was most recently auctioned off on eBay for $1.1 million, plus a premium of $165,000. (108 views)