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Top 10 fitness myths

December 12, 2006

I promise that this is not turning into a health blog but I am a sucker for lists – especially ones that dilute this often obtuse health information into bits that are more compact. So here are the top 10 fitness myths, which are good to be aware of if you’re planning on getting things [...]

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First the bad, now the good…

December 11, 2006

As a bookend to last week’s post on the foods loaded with trans fats, today we give you a list of the 29 healthiest foods to eat. No one can be expected to live by these but I recommend reading them in the hopes that you retain some of the information via osmosis and maybe [...]

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Watch Your Trans Fats, Ya’ll

December 8, 2006

Here’s a great cheat sheet for all the things that contain those trans fats that can really pack’em on fast. Convenience Foods: The Black List

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Trying to eat right and not sure what to eat when you go out?

November 22, 2006

Here’s a really easy cheat sheet (based on type of cuisine) for healthy choices at different restaurants. A lot of them actually surprised me as they’re delicious and probably what I would have chosen anyway (wonton soup and sushi, I’m looking at you) [ Thanks, That's Fit ]

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Great Mashup: Taxi Fare Finder

October 26, 2006

Get seemingly (from the one I tried) close estimates of taxi fares from one location to another in New York. I present to you… Taxi Fare Finder!

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Want to kick more ass in the morning?

October 20, 2006

Some people aren’t really into the whole morning thing (Karen is one of those people) and to you I offer Top 10 Tips To Feel Great In The Morning. Surprised coffee didn’t make the list.

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30 by 30! Woo!

October 11, 2006

Back in January I found that I was getting close to a weight that I was really not happy with (the high point was… wait for it… 252 pounds). I also found myself sweatier and more out of shape than I probably had ever been. As I was heading into the year of my 30th [...]

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Are you getting fleeced by your landlord?

October 5, 2006

This little site allows you to drop in your addres + rent paid and it’ll run a comparison on nearby apartments that meet the same criteria. The more people that use it, themore accurate it’ll get. See where you land.

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Should you or should you not get the extended warranty on that _____ ?

October 5, 2006

I often wrestle with this when buying electronics (Applecare anyone?). The Washington Post does a great job of breaking down the issure. In short: no, you should not. Don’t be lazy, though. Find out the full reason. If anyone can tell me whether this applies to getting the insurance when you rent a car, let [...]

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Some guy Paul has advice on how not to lose your friends

July 10, 2006

Some of these make a lot of sense. Sadly, I think I’m occaisionally guilty of trying to help direct plans for a group. My friend Oliver calls it the Jedi mind trick. I need to work on that.

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