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Does the higher heat & pressure break down the starches & fiber more than steaming or boiling? Are more vitamins and antioxidants lost using a pressure cooker than other cooking methods?

Please provide links & resources. Thanks.

Either at the end of the 1st season or the beginning of the 2nd season, Servilia's minion puts poison in Atia's stew but Atia seems to survive? How did this story line get dropped?

I'm considering Embassy Suites - either Int'l Airport North in LA or Int'l Airport South in El Sugundo.

The reason for the trip = my grandmother's birthday party in Whittier. For sightseeing, we hope to see the Getty Museum.

Should you tip the valet for parking the car & again when the car is retrieved?

How much is a good tip for a parking valet working for a Las Vegas casino?

What are your favorite casinos & why? Best casinos for slots? Thanks!

The flower pin had a black center w/ red petals & a green leaf. I've seen other political figures wear it on other occasions. What does it mean?

Any links w/ more information would be appreciated.

Apple sells refurbished 2nd generation Nanos & I'm considering getting one w/ a wristband OR the latest Shuffle to use when I'm at the gym. Which one would you recommend & why? Thanks.

Are there any websites or travel services you recommend?

The best hotel bargains in Tokyo?

Have you used Priceline.com?

1) Satchel - black or wine?

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2) Shoulder bag - red or black?

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3) Shopper available only in brown.

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4) Tote - red or cream?

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5) Convertible tote - black, dark brown, or camel?

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On a related note: What do you think of Biz vs. Oxyclean? Which of these 2 do you recommend & why?

Please include its price range & features. I'm hoping to find one that's quieter than most & has a nozzle attachment to concentrate the air flow. Thanks.

I got my hair permed 24 hours ago & it's still too curly. I understand that a perm relaxes by 20-30% after the first 2 weeks, but it will still be too curly. What can I do to weaken the curl more quickly? Can a salon reverse or loosen the perm?

Please provide the full title, author & the reason(s) they are your favorites. Thanks.

The hive was built under my chimney cap & the bees were entering my home through the flue so I built a fire to smoke them out. Will they return? If so, how do I prevent it?

Please state which product you used (cleanser, serum, moisturizer w/ SPF or night cream) & whether or not you would recommend it or buy it again.

Also, what is your favorite daytime moisturizer w/ SPF?

Thanks!

I think Samantha has more potential and should have stayed at least 1 more episode for a makeover but got booted because she is quiet.

It seems the judges like to keep the controversial, difficult and odd contestants on to make things interesting at the house. What do you think?

The other thing about this latest cycle is that many of the girls photograph better than they appear on tape. Ja-el & Natasha are the best 2 examples of this.

Lastly, how do you think this cycle's contestants compare to last cycle's?

I am considering buying and trying a menstrual cup for the very first time. Besides avoiding the environmental impact of disposable products, I am hoping a menstrual cup will be easier to use while on vacation.

Please let me know if you would recommend a menstrual cup. If so, which brand do you prefer and which retailer/online shop do you recommend?

Any other information re: alternative menstrual hygiene products and their pros and cons would also be appreciated.

Thanks for your time and thoughtful consideration!

I bought a CD with the instrumental background music but I want a CD of all the songs used in the movie, including Moby's theme song and the cool dance song used during the Paris car chase.

The dance song is also used for the dance club shoot out in Collateral, a car ad for Saab and an episode of Sex and the City (the one w/ Burger taking Carrie on his motorcycle to Smith Jared's opening night).

If anyone knows the title of this song and band, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

I bought a CD with the instrumental background music but I want a CD of all the songs used in the movie, including Moby's theme song and the cool dance song used during the Paris car chase.

The dance song is also used for the dance club shoot out in Collateral, a car ad for Saab and an episode of Sex and the City (the one w/ Burger taking Carrie on his motorcycle to Smith Jared's opening night).

If anyone knows the title of this song and band, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

We have a fuse box and need to know how to check it. What else could cause our lights to flicker? What else should we check or ask our apt. manager to look at?