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Sylvia Cochran is AC's writer known for edgy, opinionated yet non-partisan writing. Freelance writer, German/English translator, and "Best of AC" '08 Election Coverage Award winner, she offers a global perspective on various topics.
Sylvia Cochran is AC's writer known for edgy, opinionated yet non-partisan writing. Freelance writer, German/English translator, and "Best of AC" '08 Election Coverage Award winner, she offers a global perspective on various topics.
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Religion, Politics, Health, Business, Automotive, Travel, Parenting, Local, Pets, Real Estate, Relationships, Weddings, Holidays, Diet, Weight Loss, Environment, Shopping, Entrepreneur, Alternative Medicine, Fitness, Gardening, Home Improvement
Religion, Politics, Health, Business, Automotive, Travel, Parenting, Local, Pets, Real Estate, Relationships, Weddings, Holidays, Diet, Weight Loss, Environment, Shopping, Entrepreneur, Alternative Medicine, Fitness, Gardening, Home Improvement
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Larry Flynt and Joe Francis were behind the $5 million porn bailout bid. It has already been established that the sex industry has soaring revenues, making the porn industry bailout idea little more than a publicity stunt. Or is it?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
California considers paying state income tax refunds with IOU slips instead of checks and canceling student grants. In the meantime, Democrats propose gas tax hikes of $0.13 per gallon, while the Teachers Union fiddles. Business as usual in CA?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
Pescetarians are vegetarians who are still eating fish but abstain from meat and poultry. But doesn't vegetarian mean "not eating 'meat, fish or fowl'?"
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/7/2009 | Read more »
Mayo Clinic is a force to be reckoned with. Online, there is the Mayo Clinic symptom checker, getting pregnant tips, and Graves disease info. Today we learn that federal regulations governing human research projects were improperly followed in 140 cases.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/7/2009 | Read more »
The sudden flurry of available FBI jobs has been hailed "good employment news for a change" and it is hard to argue with the FBI job listing of available federal jobs that carry attractive compensation packages. The sex industry, too, is in an upswing.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/6/2009 | Read more »
Roland Burris -- senate bound this very morning -- found himself denied his senate seat. It was unfortunate for the Burris senate grab to take place under the cloud plaguing Illinois' Governor Rod Blagojevich.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/6/2009 | Read more »
New York State unemployment figures are the stuff of nightmares, and NYS unemployment insurance claims are trickling in more steadily than before. Already the NYS Department of Labor has sounded the alarm...
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/6/2009 | Read more »
The Obama stimulus package is the response to the epic bailout bill big business received last year. Some hope that it will find expression in a round of Obama stimulus checks; others find that an updated Obama tax plan is the way to go.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/6/2009 | Read more »
Third hand smoke is in the news as a relatively new term; you know that cigarette smoking is bad for you, and second hand smoke has been indicated to cause lung cancer. What about 3rd hand smoke?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/5/2009 | Read more »
Welcome to the definitive guide to hosting an inexpensive Hannah Montana themed birthday party for a child or tween. Included are ideas for party supplies and decorations, birthday invitations, party favors, and activities.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/5/2009 | Read more »
The Real Housewives of New York City feature Ramona Singer and the latter's True Faith Jewelry line of fashion crosses and other gems. Sure, you could be buying your baubles to look like a celeb - but why would you?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/3/2009 | Read more »
Scientology beliefs have been maligned as cultish and dangerous; concurrently, scientology has been hailed as a liberating religion that is followed by a number of famous scientologists.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/3/2009 | Read more »
Did you see the Viacom channels ad depicting a crying Dora the Explorer as the text accuses Timer Warner Cable of callously wanting to deprive her of her beloved audience? Try explaining that to your tot!
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/31/2008 | Read more »
Happy New Year MySpace comments are available for download all over the Internet. They show scantily clad depictions of the female anatomy - even as they lack the display of nipples that is causing uproar on Facebook.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/31/2008 | Read more »
If it is not "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, it is the "so help me God" phrase and the inauguration prayer and benediction that set off atheists and their front man Michael Newdow.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/31/2008 | Read more »
Male menopause symptoms are not usually mentioned in polite company. Although in medical circles the term "andropause" is well known, the average macho man will not admit to suffering andropause, male menopause, or any other kind of pause.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/30/2008 | Read more »
Have you seen the ads urging you to visit DTV2009.gov where you can apply for your digital-to-analog converter box coupon? Are you unsure just exactly what this is all about? Read on and find out.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/30/2008 | Read more »
Do you know about the new California laws for 2009? Coverage of new state laws has been rather spotty, and revelers ringing in the New Year may not know what new state law they might be violating as they leave the festivities after midnight.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/30/2008 | Read more »
This of course does not explain why an estimated 50% of the population suffer from halitosis (bad breath) of which 90% is brought on by poor dental hygiene.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/30/2008 | Read more »
The importance of oral hygiene is obvious: you do not suffer from cavities, do not have to contend with gum disease, are not subject to periodontal disease, and have fresh breath instead of wondering if you are a halitosis sufferer. What about your heart?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/30/2008 | Read more »
Oral hygiene is the art and science of cleaning the mouth, gums, teeth and tongue. Proper dental hygiene is rewarded with oral health, bodily health, and a lack of gingivitis and periodontal disease; death could await you if you don't practice it.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/30/2008 | Read more »
Oral hygiene to some is the twice annual dental care in a dentist chair and the occasional efforts with tooth whitening kits. If this describes you, the odds are good that you are missing one or more of the top five oral hygiene products.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Brushing your teeth is considered one of these simple activities that everyone knows how to do. If this were true, then there would not be roughly 50% of the population with bad breath and a good many with gum disease, periodontitis, and tooth decay.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Toothpaste is the primary tool for cavity prevention, and there are five toothpastes that are closely associated with not only whitening but also preventing dental caries. Read on to learn which toothpaste ingredients you cannot do without.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Chronic bad breath is oftentimes associated with a sinus infection, also known as sinusitis. In such cases fresh breath cannot simply be restored with an increased measure of oral hygiene, such as brushing or flossing, but instead a dual approach.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Parents who learn how children can prevent the need for a tooth extraction by properly using fluoride toothpaste and flossing as part of their oral hygiene routine, find that this prevents other associated health problems as well.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
What do you do when you notice bad breath in children? If your little one's morning breath does not go away and the fresh breath that comes after brushing only lasts for a short period of time, is this halitosis? Read on for more information!
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
There is no mouth wash that can cure bad breath. Mouth wash can temporarily make morning breath and halitosis go away, and - when combined with oral hygiene and a tongue scraper - vanquish bacteria associated with halitosis.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Halitosis -- also known as bad breath -- affects about 50% of the population. This figure is considered a low estimate but it accounts for the vast industry catering to the discovery of a bad breath cure.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Hollywood gay rumors or talk shows hosting self-proclaimed psychics who take advantage of parents' grief: Which is the bottom of the barrel?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Los Angeles based Reunion.com uses the slogan "Life Changes. Keep in Touch." Now the site is also instrumental in at least one family reunion and lawsuit.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
When it comes to preventing halitosis, bad breath remedies abound. Unfortunately, to get rid of bad breath seems to be synonymous with buying a plethora of bad breath remedies; if you want fresh breath while keeping your bank account intact, read on!
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Halitosis, or bad breath, is a symptom of gum disease. Others assert that the causes of halitosis are found in the foods eaten, and many a bad breath cure asserts to turn bad breath into fresh breath with the help of a sprig of parsley. Is this correct?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Prophylactic dental care and braces are usually associated with pediatric dentistry, whereas kids' mouth wash products play second fiddle. At least this was the general opinion until recently.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Do you want to know what kinds of mouth wash to use for effective cavity fighting? Read on!
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Can you find an herbal treatment for halitosis that actually works? Are there herbal remedies and homeopathy inspired natural remedies for halitosis that do more than relieve you of your savings? Read on and be surprised!
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Tooth decay prevention in smokers is a mixed bag. Because of the nicotine and other carcinogens contained in tobacco, tooth decay, cavities, tooth pain, and periodontal disease require different means of tooth care.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
If you wear braces or a bridge, you know that flossing your teeth can be an exercise in futility and frustration. Those who are still on the lookout for the most comfortable dental floss for bridge and brace wearers should read on for the solution.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Do you know how to floss your teeth? Oh sure, how hard can it be, right? You take a length of dental floss, jimmy it between your teeth, try not to get the gums to bleed too much, and in the end call it flossing. Wrong!
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Flossing is a crucial aspect of the daily oral health regimen you undertake. Should you select run of the mill dental floss, dental flossers, dental picks, or other dental floss products that are being advertised on the 'Net for your flossing pleasure?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Would you believe that Net32 offers 50 different dental floss products? They are all good for flossing, but which dental floss should you choose for your particular teeth? Read on and learn how to pick out the right flosser or floss for you.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Cavities have been a bane of human existence. A preserved Sumerian text dating back to 5000 BC talks about a "tooth worm" that was to blame for cavities and other dental problems. Learning how to prevent cavities is not difficult.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Cavities, also known as dental caries, are the bane of any parent's existence. Worse yet, with the large number of old wives' tales related to the formation of a cavity, tooth decay, and related topics, it is hard to remember what really causes cavities.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
NutriSystem, a weight loss system made up of the NutriSystem for Men and NutriSystem for Women components, is rumored to be more expensive than Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers. They were wrong.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/26/2008 | Read more »
After Christmas sales in the wake of a depressing holiday season are sure to include consumer electronics that failed to fly off the shelves. Computers, flat panel televisions, cell phones, and notebooks comprise after Christmas sales ads.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/24/2008 | Read more »
The Chuck Norris fact list - the list of Chuck Norris jokes facts - rears its bearded face again. Dressed up as Chuck Norris facts and aptly named the Chuck Norris fact list, the jokes have resurfaced. Now Obama facts are nipping at its heels.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/24/2008 | Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice quietly unveils the latest Project Safe Childhood national public awareness campaign in an effort to foil child molesters who, too, have gone digital.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/23/2008 | Read more »
Angel sightings rank high among supernatural phenomena, and the heavenly angel in hospital experience is just the latest - reported - meet up with angel wings.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/23/2008 | Read more »
Colorado car insurance laws require medical payments coverage to be offered as of January 1, 2009. Is your policy up to date and ready to go? Do you want to pay extra for the optional coverage?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/22/2008 | Read more »
Replanting Christmas trees is a popular activity in earth friendly circles, but there is more to Christmas tree replanting than meets the eye; a living Christmas tree needs a bit of extra care to keep it alive to see another holiday.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/22/2008 | Read more »
With Super Bowl XLIII just under two months away, Tampa Bay, Florida is gearing up for a huge influx of visitors. Here are 5 Tampa Bay sports bars that feature dance poles, kids' menus, and HD plasma screens ... not all in the same place.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/22/2008 | Read more »
Tickets for the 02-01-09 Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay, Florida are highly desired but very hard to get; read on to learn about some surefire ways to get your seat at the bowl - maybe even for free.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/21/2008 | Read more »
Is there any man who has not yet heard about the Jennifer Aniston GQ photo shoot in which Jennifer Aniston poses nude? After seeing Pam Anderson naked, having Jennifer Aniston posing nude was a bit of a surprise for some.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/20/2008 | Read more »
It is gift giving season and baby furniture is always a big hit for new parents and moms to be. Unfortunately, there is a lot of deadly baby furniture still being sold, and in some cases retailers cannot keep up with the baby furniture recalls. Can you?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/20/2008 | Read more »
Indianapolis residents have to deal with business closings and subsequent layoffs, and the need for free health care clinics information has never been more apropos. Read on to learn about three free healthcare clinics in Indianapolis.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/18/2008 | Read more »
Mortgage rates are at a 37 year historic low, and now is the time to refinance mortgage loans, but can you qualify?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/18/2008 | Read more »
Make it through the deluge of front doors, front door hardware, French doors, fiberglass, wood, security doors, and work with price ranges, materials, adding windows, colors, door handles, and still keep the door installation within the budget.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/18/2008 | Read more »
The 2009 Chevy Traverse Crossover has more horse power, more cargo room, and is better looking than its kissing cousins; where could you go wrong spending $28,990 for the basic front-wheel drive LS model?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
Weight loss factors high on the list of New Year's diet resolutions, and if you have flirted with the idea of trying the rice diet, you are in for significant weight loss, and a backlash that makes your lost pounds reappear in a jiffy.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/16/2008 | Read more »
Men read Playboy for the articles, not to look at the pictures. We all know that. This is what makes it so surprising that when Playboy featured the Virgin Mary, someone actually noticed.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/16/2008 | Read more »
Holland Township couple Heath and Deborah Campbell brought home a bouncing baby boy some three years ago and named him Adolf Hitler Campbell. What could possibly go wrong?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/16/2008 | Read more »
A spider as big as a dinner place identified as the largest huntsman spider you never want to set eyes on, a cyanide-laced shocking pink millipede, and a supposedly extinct Laotian rock rat have been discovered. Is Bigfoot next?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/15/2008 | Read more »
Iraqi journalist Muntather Zaidi might have intended his shoe throwing to be an insult; instead the Bush shoe video shows that when President Bush gets a shoe thrown at him, he can move with the agility of a 20 year old.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/15/2008 | Read more »
School Report, found online at SchoolReport.org, is a service of the Puget Sound Education Service District and shows how school administration to parent communication should be handled.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/15/2008 | Read more »
KB Toys bankruptcy news is now translating into a KB Toys store closings listing, and combined with the mysterious Office Depot store closing list, the news is bad for local strip malls and retail workers.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/12/2008 | Read more »
Ceramic cookware sets -- pots and pans made from earthenware and afforded a ceramic glaze -- are in the news but it is not all good.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/11/2008 | Read more »
Celebrating New Year's Eve in Denmark virtually guarantees a fun filled New Year's party, festivities, food and beautiful sights. For the sake of this article, I will outline six activities taking place in Copenhagen.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/10/2008 | Read more »
Oprah's height is 5 ft 6 in. According to the BMI calculator, Oprah Winfrey - when combining how tall Oprah Winfrey is and her admission of weighing in at 200 pounds - has a body mass index of 31.8.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/9/2008 | Read more »
Wednesday is slated to be the "Day Without a Gay" when same sex marriage proponents are suggesting a nationwide call in gay day. Organizers of call in gay day want to illustrate just how integrated gays and lesbians are in everyday society.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/9/2008 | Read more »
Visanthe Shiancoe Naked Video on YouTube. A Shiancoe locker room shot has turned into the Shiancoe naked video on YouTube.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/9/2008 | Read more »
So you are standing in the mall on Christmas Eve, she is waiting at home with the holiday ham on the table, and you are looking for some Christmas gifts that will fit the bill for movie loving moms.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/8/2008 | Read more »
Not enough time left to wrap the pile of Christmas presents this year, or maybe just tired of doing it? Visit any one of these Christmas gift wrapping services in Los Angeles and you know that your gifts are well taken care of.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/8/2008 | Read more »
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals its November Unemployment Report today, and the unemployment rates and jobless statistics are not surprising. In light of the recent ADP Report of Jobs Lost, the jobs report is expected.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/5/2008 | Read more »
Avoiding or removing the Koobface virus sent to Facebook users in a message with an intriguing title making them believe they have been filmed in a compromising position or situation.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/5/2008 | Read more »
Christmas Eve church services abound in and around Los Angeles on December 24th; there is even a pre-Christmas Eve service on 12-14! Faith communities are opening their doors to the faithful and religious part-timers alike. Join in!
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
What constitutes the perfect Christmas gift ideas for the man in your heart? When it comes to Christmas gifts, boyfriend tastes, characteristics, interests, and even hopes for a joint future count.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
If you are ready to delve into a search for the most romantic Christmas gifts of 2008, then step away from the notion that Xmas gifts must be expensive or that romantic gifts must inevitably hint at the bedroom.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
Ellen DeGeneres, indomitable comedienne and Cover Girl Cosmetics cover girl, is ushering in the 12 Days of Christmas on the Ellen DeGeneres Show -- the giveaways are yours for the taking.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
In this grudge match, Mattel and Barbie have emerged as winners. Bratz is ordered to slink back to their side of the tracks and not show their faces on store shelves anymore!
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
Associated Content is filled to brimming with home remedies that can help patients taking Xanax take charge of their dry mouth and counteract some of it.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
Serax, and by extension oxazepam, is known to have side effects. Among the minor ones is Xerostomia, the medical term denoting dry mouth or cotton mouth.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
There has been a lot of speculation regarding lithium containing Eskalith and its side effects of Xerostomia (dry mouth or cotton mouth) and also its effects on the water and electrolyte levels within the body.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
Fluvoxamine contained in Luvox is the main reason for Xerostomia (dry mouth or cotton mouth) in smokers and also nonsmokers.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
The Grammy nominees 2009 will be revealed tonight and music lovers who might not be able to abide the industry glad-handing, can make an informed decision whether or not to tune in to the television spectacle known as the Grammy Awards.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
Professional Christmas light installation services in Los Angeles ensure that the Christmas lights on your abode do not look like the Griswold family patriarch set them up.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
It would appear that Haldol is a bit of an oddity in the world of psychotropic drugs: it works well and it may even work wonders, but the severity of its side effects makes it look like a dinosaur whose time has come.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
The December ADP Report is out and it is not good news. According to the ADP Payroll Report, about 250,000 were done away with by companies operating in the United States in the last 30 days.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
Painful canker sores are often blamed on sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) by marketers of natural or organic toothpastes; in reality, vitamin B12 deficiencies are an identified cause of a painful tongue canker, canker sore, or other throbbing mouth sores.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/2/2008 | Read more »
Natural toothpaste sellers claim that sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) causes cankers sores, but anyone suffering from a painful tongue canker, canker sore, oral ulcer, or other throbbing mouth sores will do well to have their iron levels checked.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/2/2008 | Read more »
The dirty secret behind the sodium lauryl sulfate cankers sores connection and SLS containing toothpaste is out, and anyone suffering from a painful tongue canker, canker sore, cold sores, or other painful mouth sores will do well to read on.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/2/2008 | Read more »
Happy Birthday to Britney Spears! The now 27 year old star has left behind her Disney fame, ex husband Kevin Federline, and has her sights set on beating the drum for her Britney Spears Concert Tour 2009.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/2/2008 | Read more »
The United States Chamber of Commerce gears up to lobby for a guest worker program that affects high tech sector as well as service industries. Are you ready to compete?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/2/2008 | Read more »
Cruise ship Nautica belonging to Oceania Cruises escaped hijackers in the Gulf of Aden when the cruise ship was attacked by pirates.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 12/2/2008 | Read more »
Cyber Monday ads pick up where Black Friday ads left off. It is immaterial if you could make it to the mall today; with Cyber Monday deals are in some cases even better than Friday's shopping extravaganza.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/28/2008 | Read more »
Filicide is the description of murder; the victim is a son or daughter, and the murderer is a parent or step parent. It has been found that "child murder is not necessarily common, but it is a leading cause of child death in developed countries."
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
Kwanzaa (sometimes misspelled Kwanza) begins this year on 12-26 with the celebration of Umoja (unity). Kwanzaa celebrations in Los Angeles are scheduled to kick off well ahead of this day, but there is also plenty to do at the height of the festival.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/25/2008 | Read more »
California Thanksgiving grinches nix kindergarten first Thanksgiving celebration and first Thanksgiving meal. Political correctness deems cardboard pilgrim hats and headbands unacceptable, demeaning and reminiscent of the Holocaust.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/25/2008 | Read more »
The View may lack Mini Britney, but if you want to listen to some catchy tunes, Tony Bennett and Tim McGraw's wife Faith Hill are happy to comply. No Britney Spears required!
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/24/2008 | Read more »
CQ Press city crime rankings are controversial but they have far reaching results for the affected communities. This time around the 2008 city crime rankings names New Orleans, LA as the number one den of iniquity.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/24/2008 | Read more »
Last minute travel deals - an age old standby for cheapskates banking on travel agents working some holiday deals magic with partially empty planes - need to be crossed off your travel guide this year.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/24/2008 | Read more »
Citibank news is good for the upper management group at Citigroup! A Citibank bailout marks the third time in recent months that Uncle Sam offers a helping hand and million of dollars in an attempt to keep a financial institution from going under.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/24/2008 | Read more »
The Prince William penis story is overshadowed only by Robert Irvine ousting Michael Symon and reclaiming his spot on Dinner Impossible; oh, and Madonna divorced Guy Ritchie for being unreasonable.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/21/2008 | Read more »
Would you consider treating your C. difficile with a fecal transplant? How about getting breast implants for your leg tattoo -- with 3D tattoos?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/21/2008 | Read more »
Celebrating the L.A. Hanukkah Festival of Lights include the use of Hanukkah decorations - with the Hanukkah menorah and candle featuring front and center - the telling of the Hanukkah story, and of course playing dreidel for some gelt.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/21/2008 | Read more »
What do Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer, John Aniston and Brangelina, and the Gordian Knot have in common? Tangles.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
Thanksgiving hostess gifts are not frequently written about even as there are plenty of websites that cater to givers of corporate gifts, gifts for men, anniversary gifts, birthday gifts, unique gifts, and holiday gifts. Until now...
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
Godiva chocolate stores, premier chocolate gift makers - Godiva milk chocolate, dark chocolate and of course Godiva chocolate truffles - offers chocolates appealing to the luxury minded buyer. Its chocolate recipe is one for international success.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
An eHarmony lawsuit sparked a website matching gay, compatible partners and will be called Compatible Partners. According to the eHarmony lawsuit settlement, the eHarmony gay matching service Compatible Partners will go live on March 31, 2009.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
Hugh Jackman is sexiest man alive, Denis Leary is about to have his head handed to him for writing "Autism Shamautism," and Twilight is said to offer about as much depth as a teeny bopper movie. Oh wait; it is a teeny bopper movie - with fangs.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/19/2008 | Read more »
Barack Obama has been called a house Negro by Ralph Nader, separatist Baptist preacher James Manning, and homicide bombers Al Qaeda. Does the race of the sitting president entitle others of that same heritage to perks?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/19/2008 | Read more »
The shopping mall - ground zero for teenaged dating rituals - is becoming the economic battlefield on which the retail store closings are the casualties of failed economic growth polices. Store closings in 2008 are at an all-time high.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/18/2008 | Read more »
How can Barack Obama and his administration get to work on Jan. 20, 2009, and delve right in, administering some economic first aid to a floundering American economy, provide CPR to automakers and stabilize the dollar?
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/18/2008 | Read more »
Against the freefall of the American economy it has been assumed that the American dollar is faring the worst. This line of thinking is reminiscent of the discussions about cultural and political superiority for their own sake in Things Fall Apart
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 11/18/2008 |