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The American Museum of Natural History has posted an online exhibit called Picturing the Museum. Included are a series of archival photos showing old exhibits at their museum, the most interesting (to me, anyway) being a bunch of behind-the-scenes photos showing the staff putting together exhibits. The photos are all over the map, […]

This installment of Lazy Barbecue is all about beef ribs. Now, I love a good rack of baby back ribs, and it’s no secret that I love me some beef short ribs (see here, here, here, here, and here). I’ve even written about making Cook’s Illustrated’s Texas-Style BBQ Beef Ribs, but this version much is […]

Good posture is in a slump. Our days at work and school are filled with non-ergonomic tasks and habits–staring at computers, lugging heavy shoulder bags, and cradling the phone in the crick of our necks. Now our backs are paying the price. According to a Duke University study, back pain is costing the country $90 […]

The ageless Tina Turner is about to embark on a 7-month world tour.It’s hard to believe that she is 68-years old!The music legend has hired her trusty friend Bob Mackie (yes, the same guy who designs for Cher) to whip up the stuff that she’ll strut in on-stage.One of the designer’s tour costume sketches was […]

A painful new study was released today from the Black AIDS Institute revealing some grim data. CNN has an excellent online piece with lots of information. Here are some highlights: Five percent of the DC population is infected with AIDS; 80 percent of the cases are black AIDS is the leading cause of death among […]

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During this lovely edition of Lil Alis Speaks… She tackles knowing when to give up the goods… Dear Lil Alis, I met this guy at a swank upscale lounge in downtown Manhattan. We instantly clicked and spent the whole night talking about travel, film, and art. He is completely my type – sexy and intellectual. […]

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Filed under: DecorHerman Miller has just unveiled its latest style-meets-ergonomics piece: the Embody Chair. Designed by the late Bill Stumpf and completed by Jeff Weber, this piece claims to improve lower body circulation, mind-body connection and office productivity. The company decided Embody would make its first appearance at Germany’s Orgatek show, which is where the […]

The Gucci Spring 2009,shoes are off the hook! As you have probably noticed platforms are going nowhere with heel heights not showing any sign of deceasing…pics from Style

Filed under: DecorModern furniture haven Design Within Reach has launched the second of its two new stores, Tools for Living. The first opened its doors in SoHo last week, and the second has been drawing crowds to Santa Monica leading up to opening day on Thursday. CEO Ray Brunner describes Tools for Living as a […]