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The Vine

The Tomato Nation advice column addresses your questions on etiquette, grammar, romance, and pet misbehavior. Ask The Readers about books or fashion today!

The Vine: September 5, 2008
September 5, 2008 · 42 Comments

Hi Sars,
I am a 24-year-old male.Not that my age is important, but I’m hoping my gender will make this question — and my lack of knowledge on the subject — seem more legitimate.
I work in …

Hannah Upp
September 4, 2008 · 38 Comments

Many of the locals may have seen this alert elsewhere in their daily online rounds, but just in case, I’ll post it again here:
Hannah Emily Upp, 23, has been missing since Friday, August 29, from …

NCDS Update: Sweet 16 voting now closed
September 4, 2008 · 3 Comments

No real surprises here.   Into the next round go cookie dough, chocolate, cookies and cream, mint chocolate chip, strawberry, peanut butter and chocolate, vanilla, and peanut butter cup.   Only that last one is …

The Vine: September 3, 2008
September 3, 2008 · 37 Comments

Sars,
I’ve got a question that’s about either etiquette, friendship, or both. Here goes:
Recently, my girlfriend and I spent a week in a quaint European city with a group of friends. We rented a few apartments …

NCDS Sweet Sixteen: Write-Ups
September 2, 2008 · 44 Comments
NCDS Sweet Sixteen: Write-Ups

Confused?   Click here. Ready to vote?   Click here.
Cookie dough v. butter pecan. I’ll be a broken record this round, but, for the first of several times: I do love and order both! Well, …

At The Death House Door
August 31, 2008 · 12 Comments
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UPDATE: At The Death House Door is airing on IFC on Monday September 1 at 9 PM, with other airings to follow.
Speaking of famous boyfriends…I recorded At The Death House Door when it first aired, …

Support Local Biz: August 29, 2008
August 29, 2008 · No Comment
Support Local Biz: August 29, 2008

Matt Zoller Seitz imagines Kong’s farewell via Chet Baker. I like that it’s the 1976 version, because Kong is climbing the Twin Towers.
I haven’t forgotten the NC Double Scoop; polls for the Round Of 32 …

The Vine: August 29, 2008
August 29, 2008 · 41 Comments

Foundation-garment fun times Friday!
Hi Sars,
Sorry to launch into TMI territory here, but I need help. I react badly to synthetic fibres in underpants. Unfortunately, the brand I usually wear appears to have been discontinued and …

The Vine: August 27, 2008
August 27, 2008 · 91 Comments

Dear Sars,
How do you help motivate someone you love when they seem to have lost their way?
My husband has been studying for an horrendous exam for the last three years and has already sat it …

We’ll live like kings!
August 26, 2008 · 5 Comments

Damn Hell Ass Kings is back up!