Dieting options are all the rage. The emails about various celebrities who have lost weight (and usually gained it back) are inundating email inboxes. Whether we’re talking about Oprah, Rachel Ray, or Dr. Oz’s carb-killing super-ingredients and carb blockers, those emails sent to your inbox have one purpose in mind, lure you to a website where you’ll give up your precious … [Read more...] about The Rachel Ray, Oprah, and Forskolin diet emails
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Friday Fotos—for the birds
When Hurricane Iniki struck in 1992, thousands of chickens around the island of Kauai were inadvertently released from their cages. Birds that had once been a source of food suddenly became a source of aggravation. Over the years their numbers have grown and chickens now, in a sense, rule the roost on Kauai. Fortunately, there are also plenty of other feathered friends on … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos—for the birds
Five stars for Die Again by Tess Gerritsen
Detective Rizzoli is working a crime scene at the home of Leon Gott, a big game hunter and one of the best taxidermists in the country. The victim has been hung and gutted like a big game animal. Based on evidence at the crime scene, Dr. Isles is able to determine the victim was working on skinning and mounting the pelt of a rare snow leopard worth millions of dollars at the … [Read more...] about Five stars for Die Again by Tess Gerritsen
Allen Eskens discusses his Edgar-nominated novel The Life We Bury
When Allen Eskens decided to become a novelist, he never expected to be nominated for an Edgar with his first book. “The Life We Bury,” however, has been nominated for “Best First Novel” by Mystery Writers of America. He also didn’t expect to hear from readers whose hearts were touched by the book. In this interview, Eskens discusses “The Life We Bury” and how it came into … [Read more...] about Allen Eskens discusses his Edgar-nominated novel The Life We Bury
Should you pay for an identity theft protection service?
The recent news that the personal information of 80 million Anthem Blue Cross members was compromised in a data breach has probably put many of us into a quandary. Is it time to sign up for an identity theft protection service such as Lifelock, IdentityForce, or Identity Guard? Then, just as we’re wondering about that option, an email offering a 30-day free trial of Lifelock … [Read more...] about Should you pay for an identity theft protection service?