Monthly Archives: November 2008

Five Surprising Foods that are Poisonous to Dogs

Posted on November 11, 2008 by admin

With the recent spate of recalls and the obscured origins of much commercial pet food, many dog owners have turned to home-cooked meals as a safe and cost-effective solution for feeding their furry companions.  Most pet parents know that chocolate … Continue reading →

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The Real Housewives of Wasilla

Posted on November 10, 2008 by admin

Please, please, please, please, please let this be true. Talent Shops Courting Palin Sarah Palin won’t be vice president, but she won the hearts of talent scouts and literary agents who are scrambling to sign her to multimillion-dollar contracts. CAA, … Continue reading →

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Martinis taste like happy

Posted on November 9, 2008 by admin

Reuters published a piece recently about a study suggesting that high IQ in childhood is linked with increased alcohol consumption as an adult, noting that this correlation was particularly strong among women. The article suggests a handful of reasons for … Continue reading →

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Give. Me. That.

Posted on November 7, 2008 by admin

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Routan Bust

Posted on November 6, 2008 by admin

Last week, I noted some of the unsettling racial/sexual overtones of the new Axe Dark Temptation campaign. But it’s not surprising I don’t like the ad; I’m nowhere near Axe’s 18-24 year old male target demographic. Which is what makes … Continue reading →

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It’s over

Posted on November 5, 2008 by admin

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Posted on November 4, 2008 by admin

It’s hard to feel the weight of history while it’s actually happening.  From Gettysburg to Selma to the World Trade Center, we need a little bit of distance before we can really appreciate the impact of the days that leave … Continue reading →

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Election Cocktail Special: Hot Chuck Toddy

Posted on November 3, 2008 by admin

Ingredients: 1 oz  bourbon 1 tablespoon mild honey 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup boiling-hot water Preparation: Put bourbon, honey, and lemon juice in a 6-ounce mug. Top off with hot water and stir until honey is dissolved. Sip … Continue reading →

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Election Bingo

Posted on November 3, 2008 by admin

Here at Urbzen, we don’t believe in drinking games because we don’t need anyone to tell us to finish our drinks, thankyouverymuch.  Instead, we’re playing Election Night Bingo, in honor of the geriatric Floridians who will likely decide the presidential … Continue reading →

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