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When you first saw Christian Siriano (left) on Season 4 of "Project Runway," you probably just thought he had a crazy hairdo and an arrogant attitude. But by the end...

British eco-food columnist Richard Ehrlich is a fan of "lidded cooking." When food is cooked in a frying pan, stockpot, saucepan or Dutch oven, the heat makes steam rise from...

We admit, we made fun of it at first. After all, a pancake mix that calls itself "Batter Blaster," comes in a can that resembles squirty-whipped cream and lists "propellant"...

You're going to need a bigger coffee table. "Marvel: The Expanding Universe Wall Chart" is a combination coffee table book and poster -- a very large poster. A book without...

Amy Augustine knows there are many wives and girlfriends who despise the idea of women serving at sea alongside their men in cramped submarines for months at a time, but...

Fixing these common mistakes will help many people be healthier, says Dr. Phillip Snider, a family physician in Virginia Beach, Va.: Not enough breakfast One recent study showed that obese...

Quick reaction times are important in sports, driving and everyday life. While genetics play a role in each person's ability, there are ways to hone your skills: - Throw against...

Whitening strips and professional treatments aren't the only ways to keep your teeth pearly. Here are a few tips from New Town Dental Arts in James City County, Va.: -...

There's no doubt about it. Julia Child is hot. "Julie & Julia" has pulled in $82 million at the box office, and fans still are trooping to theaters. Child's 40-year-old...

Since last spring's detection of the H1N1 virus, hogs have gotten a bad rap. Because of the misnomer "swine flu," some people believe the virus can be contracted from eating...