Food for Thought: Melanie Rehak’s Eating for Beginners

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In her latest book, Eating for Beginners, Melanie Rehak invites readers into the joyful, at times confusing, and always educational world of a foodie who started asking questions and then dove around for answers. From the cozy kitchen of Brooklyn restaurant Applewood to the dusty corners of a barn, Rehak’s explorations clarify the muddy-water-blurriness of knowing what foods to buy and where.

Eminem Evolution: Relapse, Recovery and Renewal

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Recently, news rocketed through Cyber Space of Eminem’s 8 MTV Video Music Award nominations.Rather than fizzle into oblivion, Eminem has evolved. Over two decades ago, his rap pseudonym—M&M—birthed images of the candy-coated chocolate treat. Now, another idea rolls into mind: eminence. It appears that Eminen now strides on a different— and more remarkable— plain. His recent single, Love the Way You Lie, sung alongside Rihanna, holds the No. 1 position on over five worldwide charts.

Flooding in Pakistan – San Diego provides relief

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While the floods in Pakistan dissolve homes and destroy lives, international relief flows in a quiet trickle. The numbers are astonishing: 1 million homes have perished, leaving an estimated 2 million people homeless. Fortunately, San Diego natives are providing help.

Secondhand Style: Back to School Fashion that Moves Forward

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San Diego summer style might orbit around bikinis and board shorts, but back to school fashion requires a little more coverage. And although Forever 21 and H&M lure costumer loyalty by offering low-priced, trendy apparel, there are eco-friendly options kind to both Mother Nature and starving wallets. For example, by organizing “Swap” parties with friends, you can save money and valuable natural resources. Through Swap parties, neglected clothes are once more courted.

San Diego Daycation Ideas: Open your Mind, not your wallet

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Daycations are the result of stitching together the “bests” of two distinct worlds and designing a masterpiece. Daycations shrink the burden of packing, unpacking and packing again, so that it’s nearly microscopic. Daycations also dissolve stuffy airport lines and offer the clean simplicity of an hour-long car drive. This is all because Daycations require only one day of your devotion.