Jack Aiello
Jack hails originally from Italy and now resides in the Bronx. His articles cover a broad range of topics, but mostly Arts and Entertainment.
In his spare time, he loves photography and travel, reading, films, and all the fine ethnic dining that Manhattan has to offer.
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In his spare time, he loves photography and travel, reading, films, and all the fine ethnic dining that Manhattan has to offer.
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Binghamton University, BA, Art History and Italian. I m on twitter: @JLuca9
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Wine but Were Afraid to AskIf you don't let the size of the book turn you off, The Wine Bible will reward you with a rich reference into all things wine. Bottoms up... -
Filter This!The Mavea Elemaris XL Water Filtration Pitcher does an excellent job of filtering my tap water. And I no longer have to buy caseloads of bottled water.
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Scent Intense Perfume: It's Better Than Sex PantherSmelling good is an art. Scent Intense will make you feel like Michelangelo's David, even when you look like Toulouse-Lautrec.
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Muscle Maker Grill Offers Healthy Food ChoicesMuscle Maker Grill in Throgs Neck, Bronx fills the gap for healthy food options to consider when dining out
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Playing for Keeps Doesn't Bet it AllPlaying for Keeps, the new movie starring Gerard Butler and Jessica Biel stalls as a romantic comedy.
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When Head Wound Harry Met SallyYou can find many ways to be entertained and horrified on a plane. Don't believe me? Read on.
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Ravi Continental Cuisine Will Get Your Tastebuds GoingRavi may have high end prices, but the dishes at least justify the wallet drain. Go to Ravi for a special occasion and you'll be satisfied.
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The Tarry Lodge in Port Chester Makes for Fine BrunchingTarry Lodge is a full service restaurant that serves a mean brunch. With a modernized Italian menu, fine dining is no longer confined to the likes of Manhattan.
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Amy Winehouse: Her 10 Best SinglesGone too soon, but Amy Winehouse still left her mark on the musical landscape with only two albums under her belt.Also published on:
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Travelogue 11 - Puerto VallartaMy trip to Puerto Vallarta in August 2010 -
Get Your Bronx Pizza at Louie & Ernie's PizzeriaLouie & Ernie's Pizzeria is an unassuming neighborhood pizza joint that delivers some mouthwatering, delectable Bronx pizza. -
Unidentified Flying Chickens is Cluckin' Good!Freid chicken lovers rejoice. Boston Market, KFC and Popeye's no longer corner the market share in all things poultry. Behold the Korean Fried Chicken at Unidentified Flying Chickens in Jackson Heights, Queens. -
How to Make Money in Stock and Microstock PhotographyFor serious amateurs who want to break into the stock and microstock photography business, this article shares some basic, but important pointers to help you get started and sell your images online. -
Top Ten Reasons Why Survivor is My Favorite TV ShowSurvivor remains the premiere reality TV series, not only because it was the first but because it remains the best. I'll give you ten reasons why Survivor remains at the top of the heap of my all time favorite shows.
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Brooklyn Get Its Own Film Festival with WILLiFESTWILLiFEST is Brooklyn's answer to all the other film festivals out there. From September 23 - 26, be prepared for a viewing of some fine films, musical concerts, storytelling and much more. -
The Jack-O-Lantern Blaze in New York Puts an End to the Summer HeatCome celebrate Halloween and autumn with The Great Jack-O-Lantern Blaze. In the middle of Sleepy Hollow territory in New York's historic Hudson Valley, The Blaze is a fun romp through some of the most beautiful pumpkin art displays. -
More Autumn FoliageSome more autumn foliage to tide you over until the crisp breezes come along -
Autumn LeavesSummer may not be over yet, but I hope these pictures of Autumn foliage get you in the Harvest spirit. -
Top Ten Reasons Why True Blood RocksOh, True Blood, how do I love thee? The HBO series has hit its dramatic stride and it makes for fun, enjoyable summer viewing. Check out my top ten reasons why True Blood should be on your radar. -
Is True Blood, Season 3 "Living Up" to Its Potential?True Blood, Season 3 from HBO is shaping up to be another tantalizing mosaic of plots and subplots about all things vampire. Werewolves. Oh, and Telepaths, too.
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Travelogue 10 - Maui (Hawaii) Part 2 of 2A few more of my favorite random shots from my trips to Maui (Hawaii) in 2003 and 2007. I miss it so much. I need another vacation to Maui.
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Travelogue 10 - Maui (Part 1 of 2)Here are some pictures from my trip to Maui (Hawaii) in 2003 and 2007. Maui is a fantastic vacation getaway. Do not leave this earth without taking a trip there. -
Big Brother 12 - Who Got Nominated for EvictionBig Brother 12 kicks off day 1 with the Saboteur and a ton of wiener references. Hayden wins HOH. Who did he nominate for eviction? And who suffered the bad end of the wiener? -
My Take on the Jake and Vienna Battle on The BachelorHost, Chris Harrison interviewed Jake and Vienna regarding their nasty break up. Read my take on why The Bachelor and the Final Rose is starting to smell like crap.
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Travelogue 9 (Part 5 of 5) - Skaneateles, New York (The Finger Lakes)The last set of images from my trip to Skaneateles, New York. If you really want a beautiful and relaxing trip, the finger lakes region in New York, specifically Lake Skaneateles, is a perfect choice. -
Big Brother 12 (CBS) Serves Up More Reality Summer FunBig Brother 12 debuts on CBS this July 8, with returning host Julie Chen. Meet the cast, and strap yourself in for another summer of fireworks and lunacy as we watch 13 people vie for the $500,000 prize.
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Homemade Natural Skincare Treatments on the CheapSkincare doesn't have to be expensive. Here are some DIY, homemade skincare regimens that contain natural ingredients for facial cleansers. They're cheap, suitable for both men and women, for all skin types, and great for your face and complexion.
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Travelogue 9 (Part 4 of 5) - Lake Skaneateles, New York (Finger Lakes)This penultimate slideshow features the grounds of Shotwell Memorial Park and views of the lake from this beautiful park located in the town center of Skaneateles, New York; the Finger Lakes region.
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What Comes to Mind when You See Purple?Purple, you're more than just the color of my bruise; you're haiku royalty
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Travelogue 9 (Part 3 of 5) - Skaneateles, New York (Finger Lakes)My trip to the Finger Lakes Region of New York - Lake Skaneateles. This part highlights my trip to one of the wineries for which the finger lakes' regions are being increasingly recognized.
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Travelogue 9 (Part 2 of 5) - Lake Skaneateles, New York (2008)Part 2 of my stay in the Finger Lakes region of Skaneateles, New York
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Travelogue 9 (Part 1 of 5) Lake Skaneateles, New York (2008)If you think all New York has to offer resides on a small $24 island, then I invite you to see this travelogue of Lake Skaneateles to give you other reasons to visit all of New York.
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Travelogue 8 - In Search of the Perfect Philly Cheese SteakOn a lark, my friends and I road tripped it to Philly in search of the perfect Philly Cheese Steak sandwich. Let's just say we weren't disappointed.
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Travelogue 7 - Grand Canyon, Arizona (2007)Some highlights from my stop at the Grand Canyon
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The New York Botanical Gardens: A Garden Paradise in the Urban JungleThe New York Botanical Gardens (NYBG) is a jewel in the Boogie Down's Crown. Come for the fun, educational activities or just walk around and enjoy nature at its best.
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Travelogue 6 - Sedona (2007)Some highlights from my trip to Sedona, Autumn 2007
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This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper - a Book ReviewThis is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper is a laugh out loud novel whose bitter cynicism and sadness is undercut with some over the top shenanigans. Still, it's a swift and enjoyable read.
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The Laser Star Projector - or How I Bought a $130 Pet ToyThe Kong Laser Star Projector bought at Spencer Gifts Online: $130. Glass of warm milk and Tylenol PM: $1. Sigh. Why don't I ever learn?
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Nutty for NutellaNutella is a chocolate hazelnut spread well known in Italian families for years and now making popular inroads all over the United States. Try it and you'll be hooked.
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Johnny's Reef Restaurant - a Seafood Experience in City IslandJohnny's Reef is a no-nonsense boardwalk-style eatery located in Bronx's City Island. The cafeteria style set-up will leave you stuck in time, but I bet you dollars to cherrystone clams, it won't matter once you taste the seafood goodness
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Madonna Makes Sweet MusicMadonna collaborates with William Orbit and French Electro-Dance producer Mirwais for Music, her 2000 studio album. She acts on instinct with this album and the result is a great, fun, catchy, albeit awkward album.
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I See She Writes as Badly as She Dresses (Dangerous Liaisons - Glenn Close and John Malkovich)Get over the frilly costumes and pasty white faces - Dangerous Liaisons has characters so mean and vicious, they make Naomi Campbell look like Mother Teresa.
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Massive Attack Creates Electronic Goth with Their Mezzanine CDThe freaks, stoners, goths and tranny chasers can claim Mezzanine by Massive Attack their album to love and play over and over.
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GHV2 by Madonna is a Mediocre EffortGHV2 chronicles the more turbulent ride Madonna's career took since Immaculate Collection. And it would have made for an interesting CD had it been more inclusive and unedited.
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PJ Harvey Performs an ExorcismTo Bring You My Love by PJ Harvey is a beautiful, dark album about confronting demons, lost love, crisis of conscience and faith. It's a 4-star tour de force.
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The Canon EOS Elan IIE - Still Making a Case for 35mmThe Canon EOS Elan IIe is a classic 35mm SLR - with this set up, you need nothing else (unless you really want to go digital)
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Survivor Heroes Vs. Villains - And the Winner IsThe season of Survivor Heroes vs. Villains has finally come to an end. I'll be breaking down why Sandra won, Parvati almost won and why Russell never stood a chance.
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Extra Virgin Offers Olive - CD ReviewPop it in, fill your glass with some red and relax to some really great pop/electronic/ambient stylings from Olive.
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Jonesing for Love - a Review of Love JonesLove Jones is a date movie whose potential is piddled away by a weak storyline. Recommended by a hair -- only because Long and Tate save it.
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Pulp - Jarvis Cocker Goes Hardcore'This is Hardcore' by Brit Pop band, Pulp, is a brilliant and dense CD on the ruminations of midlife preoccupations. It's heavy and brooding, but also loads of tongue-in-cheek musical fun.
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Iron Man 2 - ReviewIron Man 2 misses as a follow-up to the original blockbuster, but Robert Downey Jr. manages to save the movie from complete irrelevance.
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Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains - the Ship is SinkingA double elimination on Survivor Heroes vs. Villains reveals a rift in the Villain alliance.
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All About My Mother - for My Mom on Mother's DayFor this Mother's day, I'd like to submit this essay dedicated to my mother.
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Survivor Heroes Vs. Villains - I'll Naked Jell-O Wrestle You for that ClueOn Survivor Heroes vs. Villains, Sandra fights to control the game and get rid of Russell, Candice is seduced by a troll and Amanda and Danielle get physical.
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How to Lose an Audience in Ten MinutesThere are date movies out there other than "How To Lose a Guy in Ten Days" that won't insult your intelligence. Avoid this one like the plague.
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Survivor Australian Outback - DVD ReviewSurvivor Australian Outback cemented the hit CBS show into a reality series mainstay.
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The Island of Ponza (Italy) - a TravelogueFor a break from the fast pace, the quiet island refuge of Ponza and the Pontine Islands makes the perfect getaway. The crowds are coming, but it's still a well kept secret.
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Travelogue 5 - ItalyThese are photos from my trip to Italy in June 2001. I stayed in Florence, Rome and the island of Ponza
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Survivor Heroes Vs. Villains - Love Notes and Idol BusinessEven though it was a predictable Tribal Council, this episode of Survivor Heroes vs. Villains turned out to be a great set up for the second half of this reality game show.
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The Golden Girls was a Golden TV Show - Season 2 DVD ReviewPicture It. 1986. The Bronx. Instead of hanging out with his friends, a teenage boy makes a date every Saturday night with four old gals and they're his Golden Girls.
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Vanguard Investment Services - Are You Vanguarding?Vanguard online investment services gives you all the tools to build and refine your investment and retirement portfolio. Provided you follow a few common sense tips, Vanguard's reputation to help get you there is unparalleled.
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Survivor Heroes Vs. Villains - the Dragon Slayer is SlainIn Survivor Heroes vs. Villains, Sandra finally demonstrates why Russell isn't the only bad-ass playing this game. Courtney finally speaks up and Danielle finally speaks out.
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Why I Love Futurama - a Review of Season 4 DVDThe Simpsons creator, Matt Groening, creates another howlingly funny series with Futurama. It skewers everything in pop culture through the eye of its unique and wacky futuristic setting. Futurama is also a great series about the ties of friendship.
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Travelogue 4 - Greece, Israel, TurkeyThe images are some spare highlights from my Mediterranean Cruise in 2000. Ports of call included islands of Greece, Egypt, Turkey and Israel.
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Survivor Heroes Vs. Villains - Robbed!The Russell/Rob showdown came to a climactic end on this episode of Survivor Heroes vs. Villains.
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KyoChon Turns Chicken Wings into Double Fried CrackWhen you bite into KyoChon's savory morsels of double fried chicken wings and drumsticks, don't be surprised if your pupils dilate. Chicken, poultry is the Kyochon specialty and you need look no further for your crunchy double fried craving.
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Waldy's Wood Fired Pizza and Penne Pasta in New York City (A Review)Pizza purists may balk at an oval shaped pizza pie, but they'll get over it quick once they try Waldy's Wood Fired Pizza and Penne restaurant in New York City.
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Survivor Pearl Islands - DVD ReviewThe 7th Season of Survivor is by far the best installment of this social reality game, highlighting the old chestnut, "life isn't fair".
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Keep the Glow Without Killing the Rabbit - Review of Jergens Natural Glow Face Daily MoisturizerJergens Natural Glow Face Daily Moisturizer delivers on the promise of its long name.
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Top 10 Comic Book Movies of All TimeGreat Action and adventure make up this list of the best movies adapted from mainstream comic books (so far). Let the Countdown Begin.
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Survivor Heroes Vs. Villains - Are You Seriously Keeping the Gimp?The Heroes trudge forward like James' bum leg. Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, Episode 5 recap and editorial.
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HBO's Rome is Ready to Hit the Big ScreenFans rejoice! HBO's much loved series, Rome, looks to hit the big screen.
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Time for Julie London"Time for Love: The Best of Julie London", cherry picks London's finest gems, a musical assortment of her spare 50's nightclub arrangements of her sound.
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Survivor Heroes Vs. Villains - I'll Have a Blindside to GoBoston Rob Shines, Russell is found out, Tom plays it cool and Cirie proves to be a worthy player.
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Di Fara = Divine New York City Style PizzaDon't judge a book by its cover and DiFara will reward you with some of the best Brooklyn pizza New York City has to Offer.
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Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains - Episode 3 RecapEpisode 3 of Survivor Heroes vs. Villains gets down and dirty. Plus, could Coach shut the F* up?
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The Money Savvy Piggy Bank Will Teach Your Child the ABC's of Saving and InvestingReview of the Money Savvy Piggy Bank. A new concept in saving and investing that helps kids get on the road to financial literacy - on their terms.
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Aquafresh Iso-Active Teeth Whitening Gel - ReviewAquafresh does a good job with this new product, but it's not good if you have kids. It gets messy quickly and the nozzle requires a careful application of pressure
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Logitech Presenter - LCD Remote Control 931307Get it if you work for the AV Department of your company. They'll love you for it.
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Survivor Heroes Vs. Villains: Episode 2Episode 2 of Survivor, Heroes vs. Villains, ratchets up the game play and dramatic heat.
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Three Cheers for Kill Bill 3Reports confirm that there will be a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's wildly popular Kill Bill epic. Just don't look for it any time soon.
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SmartDisk FireLite 40GB Hard Drive: Product Review:The main idea of portable data storage is that it preserves your data. What's the point if it dies after a year and a half? This product is not worth the trouble.
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Survivor Heroes Vs. Villains - Sugar BoobsThe first episode of Survivor's 20th installment looks to deliver, with action, biting quips and classic strategizing.
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Head and Shoulders Shampoo (Citrus Breeze) - Product ReviewHead and Shoulders is head and shoulders above the rest.
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The Good Shepherd (2006) - Movie Review"The Good Shepherd" could have been a fantastic spy thriller if it were tautly edited and DeNiro could have conveyed an emotional core beneath his protagonist's steely facade.
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Madonna - What it Feels like for a Girl DVD ReviewIf Madonna chose to put the original song to video, What it Feels Like for a Girl would have been a more visually compelling whole.
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Epic Movie (2007) - Movie ReviewEpic Movie was stale, poorly executed, contained poorly choreographed scenes, and boring! What else do you need to know?
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Tanita 2001W-B Ultimate Body Fat Bathroom Scale, White - Product ReviewAs far as scales go, the Tanita 2001 has worked well and accurately after more than six years of use. Durability, accuracy and good price make this a worthwhile buy.
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Time to Get LOSTThe final season of Lost, premieres on ABC, February 2. Make a date or set your DVRs
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Olay Ribbons Body Wash - Product ReviewGet Olay Ribbons Body Wash only if you find it on sale. It's good, but not that good for the price.
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A Review of Barrett and Wasserman Recipe Book - RisottoThis book is a great starting point for those who want to know how to make the simplest to the most creative Risotto.
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Let's Get Ready for Survivor Heroes Vs Villains!Will Survivor Heroes vs. Villains be dud or another game changing season?
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Travelogue 3 - The Great Pumpkin BlazeThis is my trip to the Great Pumpkin Blaze in Historic Hudson Valley in 2007. It's a great Halloween tradition.
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Bride Wars (2009) is Hollywood's Version of BridezillasHow do I put this gently? Bride Wars raped my eyes.
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A Review of Rome Season 2 (DVD)HBO creates a worthy Second and final season on this fine DVD set
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300 (2007) - Movie Review300 is a stylized retelling of a historical event - adapted directly from Frank Miller's graphic novel. A feast for the eyes, but not much else.
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Never Get Lost Again - Garmin Nuvi 360 ReviewA Great GPS device with Bluetooth and spoken word directions. Accurate and dependable.
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Survivor Samoa - O, the ControversyAnd The Winner of CBS Survivor Samoa is...
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Get a Touch of SunOlay's Touch of Sun is a triple threat; it protects, moisturizes and gives you an even, subtle tan. Perfect for these long winter months.
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The 10 Best Madonna Songs of the DecadeThough nowhere near her blistering popularity in the 80's and early 90's, this past decade has still heard some great songs by Madonna.
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Travelogue 2 - The Bronx Botanical GardenThe Bronx Botanical Garden is less than a 20 minute drive from my door stoop, and after a 20-year hiatus, I rediscovered why I will never neglect this place for such long time again.
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Travelogue 1 - Provincetown, MAA brief collection of photos from my various trips to Provincetown over the past years.
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Smucker's Natural Creamy Peanut Butter - it Lines the Roof of Your Mouth, Not Your ArteriesSticks to the roof of your mouth, great taste, and healthier for you - now that's a party in your mouth.
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It's Down to the Wire in Survivor SamoaSurvivor wraps up with another stellar season in Samoa. Read my take on this season and the five remaining players.
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Madonna's Sugar ShackAlthough "Hard Candy" runs the risk of dating itself, Madonna courts today's radio airwaves with an updated sound that succeeds as another great Dance CD with an R&B spin.
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Balla Powder Tames Crotch RotBalla Powder does a good job at doing what it says. However, the price doesn't justify all the hullaballoo, as it shamelessly markets to the metrosexual demographic.
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A Review of the KitchenAid KHB100 Variable-Speed Handheld BlenderThe KitchenAid Immersion blender does practically the same job as any stationery blender with less hassle and easier clean up. It's a solid appliance for anyone's kitchen.
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Holiday Haiku ContestSubmission for the Holiday Haiku Contest
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That Was a Close ShaveThe natural soy is a nice touch, but Aveeno Positively Smooth also does a serviceable job as a shaving gel.
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Acqua Di Parma - Arancia Di Capri: Smell like a Citrus Grove - Minus the MosquitoesArancia di Capri comes from the old Italian perfume and fragrance house, Acqua di Parma. It's part of their new Blu Mediterraneo collection - a relaxing and pleasantly delicious fragrance for any occasion.
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Sin in a Box - Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie MixWith easy to prepare instructions, it's amazing to know that Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix yields such scrumptious brownies every time.
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Skaneateles - a Scenic Getaway in the New York Finger Lakes RegionWhen you set your mind to "travel in your own backyard", you'll find places like Skaneateles, New York, a romantic getaway trip in the Finger Lakes Region. Go and enjoy relaxation, nature, good eats and everything else in between.
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HBO's Rome Wasn't Built in a Day - More like 12 HoursHBO knocks it out of the park again with a richly acted dramatic series that details the golden age of a mighty ancient empire.