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November 2007

If you aren’t completely satisfied with our picks, there are two new websites you can visit for even more recommendations.All of the products recommended on Lootist.com are categorized by interests or hobbies and given by real-life specialists. Let’s say you’re buying a gift for a new mother. Click on the category “Babies and Kids,” choose [...]

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Last weekend, I adopted a cocker spaniel for my parents as an early Christmas present. They are the quintessential Mom and Dad having extreme difficulty adjusting to their empty nest. Their eldest lives 3,000 miles away and the other two only make it home once a week (a month or longer, in my case). Plus, [...]

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Welcome to our weekly column by YSN member and movie aficionado Rama Tampubolon. He runs the movie review and discussion blog, Rama’s Screen, and was featured in “United 300,” which won for “Best Spoof” at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards. He’ll discuss the latest hot topics and movie reviews every Thursday on Waste Time Wisely. [...]

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Ah, the holiday gift exchange! It’s one of the popular seasonal traditions practiced by many companies. Some do Secret Santas while others exchange White Elephant gifts, but both can be a headache if you have no idea what to buy!Here are a few of our favorite gift ideas under $50 that are office appropriate and [...]

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Whew, I survived Thanksgiving without gaining a pound! It wasn’t because I passed on seconds, skipped dessert or binged and purged; In fact, I celebrated Thanksgiving twice and baked cookies and pies during the break. So what’s my secret to avoiding holiday weight gain? Not being at work. When I’m not at work, I can [...]

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