Jamie Sotonoff
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Two friends embark on 850-mile trek to 'Shred America'Jun 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Can they really do it? This morning, Mike Kosciesza and Arthur Swidzinski will hop on their skateboards and ride 850 miles, from Chicago to New York City. They'll be vid...
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Presents for pet loversMay 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Some of you out there -- and you know who you are -- spend as much money on your pets as you do your kids. If shopping at massive pet stores is too overwhelming, there a...
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Suburban women see themselves in the 'Sex and the City' charactersMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - One of the reasons women like "Sex and the City" so much is that they can relate to the characters. Not so much their $700 designer shoes or trendy urban lives, but thei...
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Restaurant review: honey in Glen EllynMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Some people might consider honey to be "a chick restaurant," because of its bright, modern decor and menu of pretty and health-conscious foods. However, both male and fe...
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Students can show their appreciation to favorite teachers with special giftsMay 21, 2008 11:00 pm - A "#1 Teacher" or "#1 Coach" coffee mug is an OK end-of-the-school-year gift, but … you can do so much better. Rather than roaming through big-box stores in search of so...
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Comfort or style? If the shoe fits, it's your callMay 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Feet hurt? These days, stylish shoes come in two heights: flat and towering. Fashion magazines and stores are showcasing more flashy 3- and 4-inch heels than ever -- an...
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Gift-wrapped ideasMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - It's too late to order a Mother's Day gift online (unless you're willing to cough up $20 or more in shipping charges), so here are some gift ideas you can go out and buy...
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Crowning the suburban chocolate championsMay 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Chocolate "boutiques," bars, cafes and lounges are all the rage right now, and these businesses sell fancy, exotic (bacon-flavored?) and often expensive little candies. ...
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A muff for your mumApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Elderly, frail mothers and grandmothers are often the hardest people to shop for on Mother's Day, so a smart suburban mom (and former BP executive) created Twiddle Muffs...
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Are you Linkedin yet?Apr 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Have you been getting e-mails from friends and co-workers who want to add you as a "connection" in their "network"? If you work in a white-collar field, the answer is pr...