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Jon came of age as a self- described party boy in Miami in the 1990s. That celebrity-studded culture, where he met and befriended the late designer Gianni Versace, helped inspire and shape his career in fashion. “Miami was hot then, it was like SoHo, so you got to know everyone fast, and I just became a part of it,” he says.
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Holidays: Food Advice
Not a kitchen whiz? Cooking hotlines can help you whip up a perfect holiday meal. Our picks. Butterball Hotline Nov. 1 to Dec. 31; 8-8 800-BUTTERBALLWhat it’s for: Everything you ever wanted to know about turkey roasting.Who answers: Food specialists who have completed ‘Butterball University.’Sample Advice: ‘We suggest using new digital meat thermometers.’Our Review: Just like talking to Grandma.
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Fashion: Growing Manes
Once a well-kept secret among Hollywood divas, hair extensions have stepped into the spotlight. Unlike wigs, which cover your hair, extensions clip or bond onto your own strands to add fullness and length without hiding your locks.
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Are you ever too old to donate your organs?-Linda Booth Kast, Langley, Wash.Your organs have no expiration date and, like your car, they’ll last a long time when properly cared for.
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Which auto manufacturer produces the U.S. postal trucks? Are they all-wheel- drive? What type of engines do they have?–Jeremy Mastrangelo, Liverpool, N.Y.–Meghan Mccain
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The Good Life
Traditional Chinese medicine has come out of the apothecary and into the most chic five-star spa resorts. Leading the pack: the major hotels in Asia, which have recently begun offering treatments based on ancient Asian health practices.Asian-medicine experts were often brought in to design the programs.
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In Her Shoes
When most women think of comfortable shoes, Birkenstocks come to mind. Of course, any fashionista would rather be caught in shoulder pads. But sometimes bad heels ruin more than just your outfit. “High heels can cause orthopedic problems in your feet, knees, ankles or back,” says WebMD’s Brunilda Nazario.
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–Edward Mitchell, Pine Bush, N.Y.
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Health: Virtually Fit and Toned
Bring your next personal trainer home with you … on your iPod. Fitness gurus predicted that virtual trainers would be the big trend of the summer. But given how fast it’s sprinted into the mainstream, podcasting is now on track to replace the workout video.
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What causes goosebumps? -Jim Robertson, Union, Ky.When you’re feeling cold or scared, tiny muscles within the skin contract and slightly pull up the hair on your skin. The word “goosebumps” originates from “goosepimples,” which is derived from a European term describing the appearance of goose skin after it has been plucked and exposed to winter weather.
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Style: Snakes On a Runway
Fans are psyched about next month’s “Snakes on a Plane,” only because it’s got such a goofy title. Now designers are wrapping themselves in snakeskin, too.
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Technology: Picking on Apple
Listeners complain all the time about missing bands on iTunes–like Hawthorne Heights, an emo-punk group that hasn’t licensed its albums for the site. What do you do if you can’t find your favorite tunes?
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Games: Lost in Space–And The Screen
Why fight the debate over evolution when you can play it? Spore, an upcoming PC game from the creator of The Sims, offers this new twist in the playing-God genre of gaming: instead of managing a family, you now design your own species.
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