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Super Bowl Countdown-Tom versus Eli

Today's the big for the Giant and Patriots fans. This game is sure not to disappoint for either side. The Giants are there to prove that Eli Manning is in the same category as Tom Brady and Tom Brady is there to humble the NY Giants after the devastating lost to the Giants in...

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Academy Awards Movie Night

I know, it's Super Bowl Weekend. I am not a football fan, and while I will be joining Ron and Jay for commercials and Madonna, my heart won't be in the game. Sal and Cindy are covering the Super Sunday Menu, I love the idea of Chowder Wars, but, I am totally apathetic as to who...

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Super Bowl Sunday Party

Oh yeah, the big game is this Sunday and for many it's more than a football game...it's a partay. New York Giants vs New England Patriots and Madonna is singing at half time. A perfect excuse to gather a group of your friends together to watch the game and that's right eat. Super...

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Super Bowl 2013 Foods Wars-Manhattan VS New England Clam Chowder

There's a war going on in football this weekend, Superbowl XLVI. It's an east coast battle, New York Giants against the New England Patriots. A story that has been played out for much of my adult life between the two great cities. Not only do they produce great football, baseball...

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Pro-Choice is not Pro-Abortion

Strong Intelligent Women Choosing Equality & Freedom Instead Of Religion

Newt Gingrich, talking about Mitt Romney says,"the Republican party will not nominate a pro-abortion, pro-gun control, pro-tax increase moderate from Massachusetts." Pro-abortion? The term is downright offensive. It implies preferring abortion over responsible sex or childbirth. Pro-choice...

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Clams and Linguini

Clams and Linguini is a classic Italian pasta dish that is a family favorite. We often serve it as a first course before a fish dinner for a party. Add a loaf of warm Italian bread and it is a meal by itself. This is a simple recipe to make. Use good ingredients like...

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Winter XGame Fashion

If your lucky enough to be in Aspen this week watching top athletes double cork in a frozen halfpipe, you'll be treated to the other show in town, winter ski/snowboard fashion. Aspen and the Winter X games coverage sets the stage for what to wear on the slopes next year. So whether...

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WINTER X GAMES 2012

Lucky me.....here in Aspen Colorado for the Winter X Games. That's right my sons Luke and Jack Mitrani are here for the snowboard half pipe competition on Sunday. This is one of their favorite events and they are honored to be here along with their frends Danny Davis,and Mikkel...

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Aromatherapy… Essential Oils for Health

I love the fragrances, and living with and using the lovely essential oils can lead you into a healthier life, or so I have been told. I have always been close to flowers and I believed there was magic in their fragrances. Not only the flowers but also leaves and barks, and fruits....

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How to drive in snow and ice-the perils of Vermont winters

Like many days in Vermont, you can wake up to any type of weather especially in the winter. Driving in the snow and ice gets very tricky. The first rule is to wait for the plow and sander truck before you try driving. Something I didn't do on Tuesday and ended up dumping my car...

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