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The Vine: August 10, 2006
August 10, 2006 – 8:55 PM | No Comment

Hey Sars,
While I’ve never tried it for duct tape adhesive, this has worked on many other kinds of adhesives for me in the past. Pharmacies sell little wipes (similar in size/packaging to alcohol wipes) for …

The Vine: August 8, 2006
August 8, 2006 – 4:14 PM | No Comment

Musicplasma.com is the music website you’re thinking of. As far as recommendations, I think A might like Thievery Corporation. They are more sort of lounge/downbeat, but I think they’ll have the groove A is looking …

The Vine: August 2, 2006
August 2, 2006 – 3:41 PM | No Comment

Re: Shampoo’s travel issues, I think she’s looking at it backwards.
I’ve traveled extensively for business too, and I just can’t understand the concept of packing so much that you need multiple large pieces of luggage. …

The Vine: August 1, 2006
August 1, 2006 – 3:35 PM | No Comment

She’s gotta read Valley of the Dolls. It’s a classic of trashy mid-’60s literature. She’ll wanna run out and buy false eyelashes and a leopard-print jacket.
AG
Dear AG,
Agreed. And then she should rent the movie, starring …

The Vine: July 26, 2006
July 26, 2006 – 1:48 PM | No Comment

Sars and “Order,”
I have what I consider to be the best gyn in the world, Rachel Villanueva. I absolutely adore her and I recommend her to everyone. I am 26 and not married, so my …

The Vine: July 25, 2006
July 25, 2006 – 1:35 PM | No Comment

I think the biggest thing you can do for an intern is to give them structured, balanced (some good/some negative) feedback. The ability to use both types of information to improve your work performance will …

The Vine: July 12, 2006
July 12, 2006 – 10:23 AM | No Comment

In looking for a good translation of Blood Wedding, I would recommend the Ted Hughes version. I am always impressed by how Mr. Hughes manages to capture not only the text of the plays he …

The Vine: July 11, 2006
July 11, 2006 – 10:16 AM | No Comment

Sars,
I would go to a shmancy jeans boutique or maybe a Nordstrom — the reader didn’t say where she lives — and ask where they send their customers for hems. Since 95% of us have …

The Vine: July 6, 2006
July 6, 2006 – 3:53 PM | No Comment
The Vine: July 6, 2006

Hi Sars,
In response to “Ow, my aching ass” the best thing I can think of for avoiding sore bike ass is biking shorts, the ones with the padded butt. They sort of feel like a …

The Vine: July 5, 2006
July 5, 2006 – 3:43 PM | No Comment
The Vine: July 5, 2006

Hi!
I’ve never cooked with key limes, but I would think the reader could squeeze each lime, put the juice of each into an individual ice cube compartment in a tray, freeze it, pop out and …