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1 Genetic love matches go cheek swab to cheek swab Nation and World
"How many dating services can you think of where they can suggest you might have better children?" said Eric Holzle, founder of ScientificMatch.com, one of the first online dating sites to use DNA.
11/12/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
2 Cougars, hot in Hollywood, endangered in real life Entertainment
"Women my age don't know what they want," said Riggio, ticking off his list of why older women are better. "Two, they are usually immature. Three, there's a lot of drama involved. Four, they don't have as much experience as older women."
11/5/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
3 Mattel introduces black Barbies, to mixed reviews Health and Family
Mattel has launched a new line of black Barbie dolls with fuller lips, a wider nose and more pronounced cheek bones - a far cry from Christie, Barbie's black friend who debuted in the 1960s and was essentially a white doll painted brown.
10/8/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
4 Calorie counts on menus force hard choices Health and Family
Alejandra Ramos has lost her appetite for the occasional carnitas burrito from Chipotle, the frozen frappucino from Starbucks and the blueberry muffin from Dunkin' Donuts. And she's not happy about it.
10/6/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
5 Exercise shortcuts: How well do they measure up? Health and Family
So a funky pair of sneakers that promises to tone the butt and calves sounds appealing. The same for weighted sleeves and stylish ankle weights, or a belt that creators say can shape abdominals, butt and arms.
10/6/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
6 Where bikes are heading: a look at the trends Nation and World
Bike makers keep tinkering to give us a smoother, more convenient, more stylish ride: bikes long enough to carry another passenger and groceries. Bikes with batteries so you don't have to break a sweat. Aerodynamic bikes with little wind resistance.
10/6/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
7 Looking for deals? Tips to bargain-hunt like a pro Health and Family
— Do your research. Comparison shop for the best deal, said Anne-Marie O'Neill, deputy editor of Real Simple magazine. Consider all the factors. Are there taxes you avoid by purchasing the item online? Is it more convenient to buy it in a store? — Talk to the right person.
9/19/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
8 Looking for deals? Tips to bargain-hunt like a pro Business
- Do your research. Comparison shop for the best deal, said Anne-Marie O'Neill, deputy editor of Real Simple magazine. Consider all the factors. Are there taxes you avoid by purchasing the item online? Is it more convenient to buy it in a store? - Talk to the right person.
9/17/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
9 Getting better bargain much easier in this economy Business
These days, you can haggle on almost anything anywhere, said Susan Spencer, executive editor for All You magazine. "Everything is negotiable," she said. "In this economy, it's definitely a buyer's market." Some places to try: BOUTIQUES: Buying several pieces in a small boutique?
9/17/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
10 More parents seek child-support reduction Health and Family
NEW YORK — As the owner of a successful acupuncture clinic in a wealthy Washington suburb, David Vandenberg never had any problems making a $433 monthly child support payment. Until last year, when his business faltered and he went on unemployment.
8/28/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
11 More parents seek child-support reduction Nation and World
As the owner of a successful acupuncture clinic in a wealthy Washington suburb, David Vandenberg never had any problems making a $433 monthly child support payment. Until last year, when his business faltered and he went on unemployment.
8/27/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
12 Julie Powell found fame with her blog, can you? Business
Julie Powell says she wasn't thinking book or movie deal when she began blogging her recipe-by-recipe adventure through Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." She was just looking for an escape from a series of dead end jobs that had put a damper on her dreams of becoming a writer.
8/4/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
13 NAACP reports resurgence of youth activism Nation and World
So the recent South Carolina State grad is going all-out for the convention here, which starts on Saturday and runs until July 16. He bought tickets to all the events, even the ones taking place at the same time.
7/8/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
14 Ideas for teaching kids the meaning of July 4th Health and Family
America traditionally celebrates its birthday with flags, fireworks, parades and barbecues, so how are children going to get the real meaning behind Independence Day? Lots of ways. Try some of these: Start a conversation
6/29/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
15 AP Poll: Americans consider pets family Health and Family
Susan Jacobs and her companion Kingston both like chicken and collards, chilling on the couch and riding in her convertible with the breeze tussling his curly black hair. Kingston, it should be said, is a black poodle. But for Jacobs, 45, of Long Beach, Calif., he is like a child.
6/23/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
16 AP Poll: Half of pet owners give pets human names Health and Family
Almost half of American pet owners gave an animal a human-like name, such as Jack or Sophie, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll of more than 1,000 pet owners released Tuesday.
6/23/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
17 Tough times mean tighter pants for stress eaters Health and Family
Leslie Fuller tried to stick to her shopping list on a recent grocery run. Instead, she found herself venturing down the candy aisle, throwing bags of Hershey's Miniatures and MM's into her cart. "I should just put them down on the seat and sit on them," said Fuller, a paralegal in Las Vegas.
6/16/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
18 Unemployed men struggle in dating game Health and Family
With 90 percent less income and no unemployment coming in, the 34-year-old IT professional couldn't really pay for a dinner date. And how would he explain his financial situation without coming across as a slacker?
6/5/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
19 Unemployed men struggle in dating game Nation and World
With 90 percent less income and no unemployment coming in, the 34-year-old IT professional couldn't really pay for a dinner date. And how would he explain his financial situation without coming across as a slacker?
6/4/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results
20 Tough times mean time together for some families Nation and World
After almost 16 years of marriage, Unita Walburn and her husband had drifted apart. The stress of raising two special needs children had taken its toll and the couple was saddled with medical debt.
6/2/2009 | seattletimes.com | find similar results