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Emotional exhaustion is likely commonplace amongst the electorate. After all, the candidates put forth by the two major parties would hardly qualify as the first choice for most Americans. From the campaign slogans to the highlighted issues and the rhetoric regarding the opponent all showcase masterful uses of propaganda. This isn't a new occurrence, mind you, but it's been converted into an art-form when considering the individuals promoted in this election cycle.
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By Tamanna Raisinghani
I am sure there are many women who share my pain about the effort it takes to look the part, when you head out to a party where you know that other women will be dressed to the nines. My attention-craving part wakes up from a deep slumber and bombards me with questions like: "How can you come to a party like this with this handbag? Now don't try to hide it as if it doesn't belong to you. And look at your hair-so frizzy and dull. The worst part is the greys that play peek a boo with the blacks. And your favorite mantra, 'everything in moderation,' doesn't apply here. Either you fit in or you don't Read on......
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By Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff
In the San Francisco Bay Area, the four seasons are not easily discernible, but come October, along with shorter days and cooler nights, fall fruits and vegetables like apples, pears, and a dazzling variety of squashes begin to appear in the markets. Among these vegetables and fruits one can find jolly, bright orange pumpkins, popular among cooks and children alike.This recipe for savory stuffed pumpkin involves a four-step process, but the finished product is worth the effort. In addition to being delicious and nourishing, the baked stuffed pumpkin looks very festive! Read on......
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By Praba Iyer
It was going to be a simple dinner. Some piping hot onion khuzhambu (tamarind curry) and fried potato cubes with brown rice. Just as I was setting the table our good friends who are wine enthusiasts, wanted to stop by. I ran to my wine collection in panic, for Indian food and wine, is like a Hindu Muslim wedding-complex and very often, it is not a match made in heaven. The complexity of Indian spices and pungency clashes with every wine bouquet and aroma.
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wine, the mantra is...Read on......
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