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The medicine that helped me forget about cancer for three days

Pins and needles and scan results— so it goes for me every eight weeks. During my last appointment, my doctor informed me that my tumor marker numbers were rising, which often means something is brewing. This makes waiting for CT…

LeAnn Rimes considering starting her own bikini line, says she’s still a ‘redneck’

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian get started on their holiday vacation in Mexico. X17online.com EXCLUSIVE (X17online.com) LeAnn Rimes is a busy woman these days. With a new reality show, new album, and a possible bikini line, the Grammy-winning country crooner…

Fourteen things to know for Passover 2014

1. When does Passover 2014 begin and how long does it last? Passover 2014 begins at sundown on Monday, April 14th. That is the date, this year, which corresponds to the 15th of Nissan, the day according to the Bible,…

What women can learn from St. Valentine

The origins of Valentine’s Day are not exactly clear, but one of the more loving tales involves a courageous Roman priest and devoted young lovers. The story goes that the Roman Emperor Claudius II had outlawed marriage between young couples.…

Holiday travel airport survival guide

It’s called the “most wonderful time of the year.” Though for many families traveling during the holidays, it’s more like a Halloween nightmare. Crowded airports, anxious passengers, winter weather delays, lost luggage, crying kids and oversold flights all add to…

13 things you need to know for Passover 2013

1. When does Passover 2013 begin and how long does it last? Passover 2013 begins at sundown on Monday, March 25th. That is the date, this year, which corresponds to the 15th of Nissan, the day according to the Bible,…

After Black Friday and before Cyber Monday, don’t forget Small Business Saturday

Even if you are disappointed with the outcome, there are always two good things that come at the end of election season: First, the TV and radio airwaves return to their normal commercial programming. Second, the holiday season officially begins—and…

barHappy app hooks you up with food, drink specials

Answering the ever-common question “What should we do tonight?” is barHappy, a smartphone app and website that puts bar, restaurant, and club special at your fingertips. Using GPS, the app displays local watering holes so you can pick a spot…