Basil, King of Italian Herbs
by Kath Ibbetson

The herb that’s most popularly associated with Italian cuisine is basil (Basilico). There are several varieties, but you’re most likely to find sweet basil in the shops ... Continue reading...

Dining Tips for Healthy Skins
by Cher Murphy

According to the CDC, there are around 25 million visits to dermatologist offices in the country. The largest organ of the body, skin weighs in between 6-9 pounds and covers two square yards. It plays an essential role in the body... Continue reading...

The Jury's Still Out
by Sarah Schaffner

We recently survived our first traumatic baby medical emergency. Traumatic for yours truly. But I like to think I handled it well. I didn't, of course, I just like to envision myself handling it well. It's better than remembering what actually happened, which was that most of the tears and blubbering were on my end, as I flapped my arms helplessly and ran from room to room yelling, "Oh my God! Oh my God!" while my mom handled the situation telling me to, "Get it together because I can't take care of you and the baby!" Continue reading...

EARTH TALK: The "Clean Coal" Question
by Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Barack Obama and George W. Bush differ in many ways, but both have embraced so-called “clean coal” for providing an ongoing supply of cheap and readily available energy for electricity generation. Continue reading...

Be a Nice-a-Holic
by Debbie Tenzer

Maybe we can’t solve all the big problems, but by working together, we can solve a lot of smaller ones. And we’ll help ourselves too. I call it strength training for the soul. By making kindness a regular habit, we can exercise our compassion muscles and keep them strong. Continue reading...

Putting Soul in Your Business
by Christine Kloser

During these demanding economic times, small business owners find it more difficult to get credit and/or see a major increase in credit rates due to the massive bailout of big business. Considering that small businesses represent 99.7% of all employers... Continue reading..

(Hair) Cutting Costs
by Bailey Horn

The economy’s looking lifeless these days, but that doesn’t mean your hair should follow suit. With a strategic, quality cut and simple at-home maintenance, you can keep your trips to the salon to a minimum without sacrificing style. I recently chatted with Suki Duggan, owner of Manhattan ’s Donsuki Townhouse Salon, to hear her top tips... Continue reading...