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Re-Advised: Questioning Dad

May 17, 2010
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This time in Re-Advised we have a father who is preparing to send his daughter off into the world. Problem is, he’s not quite ready to give up control.
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Re-advised: Grinched in Iowa

April 28, 2010
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Re-advised: Grinched in Iowa

When people seek out advice, there is sometimes a big difference between what they want and what they need. Here's Osmosis Online's take on what the advice columnist should have said.
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Get Involved! Volunteering With the Library Literacy Program

March 12, 2010
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Get Involved! Volunteering With the Library Literacy Program

Volunteering can be tough -- it can be difficult to find the cause that really interests you enough to give your valuable time. Here's a first-hand account of one volunteer opportunity: how it was found, how it worked out, and why it's important.
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Sweets from the Sour: ‘Flavor-Tripping’ With Miracle Fruit

February 23, 2010
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Sweets from the Sour: ‘Flavor-Tripping’ With Miracle Fruit

As we're not in our 20s anymore, our most recent mind-bending experience was rather age-appropriate: miracle fruit tablets. Up for a little "flavor-tripping?" We tried it so you don't have to. (But you should)
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Seeing is Not Always Believing: Why Anecdotal Evidence is Not Proof

January 9, 2010
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Seeing is Not Always Believing: Why Anecdotal Evidence is Not Proof

Personal experience is known in scientific terms as “anecdotal evidence.” Personal experience can be very convincing. Unfortunately, human perception is subject to many errors and weaknesses. What seem to be logical connections sometimes aren’t really connections at all.
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What to Drink on New Year’s Eve

December 29, 2009
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What to Drink on New Year’s Eve

The number one night for bubbly is in sight -- but how to choose a champagne? There are all kinds of sparkling wines -- for any budget or taste -- that can be really great. Our recommendations follow...
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The Cocktail Glossary

December 3, 2009
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The Cocktail Glossary

Like any specialized hobby, cocktail-crafting and drinking comes with its own special language and terminology. Here are some of the basics that can make you look suave at the bar . . . or at least not like a neophyte.
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Cocktail Primer: Essential Cocktail Books

November 20, 2009
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Cocktail Primer: Essential Cocktail Books

Once you start to become a real cocktail enthusiast, you will want to make drinks for yourself. For that, you’ll have to learn how to make them. For essential tips and tricks, here are some invaluable resources: several books that can help you appreciate the art of crafting a cocktail.
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Awash in Alcohol: A Cocktail Primer, Recipes and Reference

November 13, 2009
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Awash in Alcohol: A Cocktail Primer, Recipes and Reference

The art of bartending has been coming back with a vengeance, and consumers need to be armed with some timeless cocktails to take advantage of this trend. Here's a primer. TGIF, everyone.
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The Movable Feast: Food Cart Cuisine Increasingly Diverse, Delicious

October 29, 2009
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The Movable Feast: Food Cart Cuisine Increasingly Diverse, Delicious

Recently, a new trend has emerged, driven by burgeoning numbers of creative, truck-based vendors and fueled in part by social media. You can now find almost any type of cuisine in the form of a cart or truck somewhere. A small sampling . . .
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