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Do You Have a Stainless Steel Trash Can?

CasaSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:49 -0700

My plastic trash can is smelling not-so-fresh these days. Although I originally scoffed at the price of this VIPP Kitchen Bin ($319), the odor-reducing quality of steel is seeming more and more valuable to me - especially considering how many pricey Diptyque candles I've bought to mask the smell of my garbage can. Then again, a good hose-down would do the trick, too. Do you have a stainless steel trash can?

Cool Idea: Another Way to Work With a Landscape

CasaSugar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:30:20 -0700

Instead of melting into the landscape, the Bridge House, as it's been dubbed, holds its own, literally bridging the ravine it sits above.
This long, sleek home is built on 15 acres of Marin grassland in Northern California. Only 22 feet wide, the two-story, 5,500-square-foot two-level home's innovative design won it an Excellence in Architecture award from the San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architects last year.

Constructed of steel and glass, the Bridge House was designed by architect Stanley Saitowitz, whose initial design for the home, say the owners of the Bridge House, was different from that of other architects. The owners noted, in an article in Marin magazine, “Previous plans for the property had placed the house high on the hillside to capture the Mount Tam views, but by building on a low point of the property we preserved the rest of the valley for us to look up into.”

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Crave Worthy: Gregor Jenkins Profile Table

CasaSugar — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:44:53 -0800

The Profile Table ($4,500) from South African studio Gregor Jenkins Design combines the traditional, curvy look of turned wood with the striking edge of industrial steel. It's a sophisticated compromise for a couple with tastes on opposite ends of the classic/contemporary spectrum. I'd love to see it surrounded by classic café bentwood chairs to add some depth and a natural texture. Although this South African stunner is built to outlive me, I'd still have a hard time convincing myself to drop nearly five grand on a table.

Steal of the Day: Stainless Steel Soap

CasaSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:15:14 -0700

Stainless steel has magical deodorizing/odor neutralizing power that can wipe the pungent scents from things like garlic, onion, and fish away from your skin. There isn't a clear chemical explanation for this, but it's been hypothesized that sulfurous compounds are somehow catalyzed by the steel. So, some clever entrepreneur came up with a stainless steel "soap" product, essentially a block of metal in soap shape, to rid your skin of whatever stink ails you. But rubbing your hands across a stainless steel knife, spoon, or other utensil will have the same effect. Knowing that you can you use any old piece of stainless steel is certainly a deterrent from purchasing a bar of the soap, but I think it makes a good gag gift (or stocking stuffer!) for a fisherman or chef friend of yours. Luckily, the Uma Stainless Steel Soap ($8, reduced from $12.50) is on sale.

Danielle by Danielle Steel

BellaSugar — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:00:54 -0700

Danielle Steel has sold more than 550 million copies of books in 47 countries and 28 languages, but she's not just a best-selling author. She's also a mother of nine, a philanthropist and a perfumer. Danielle by Danielle Steel was released a few months ago, but somehow this scent flew under my radar.

Maybe it's because when I imagine Danielle Steel, I picture an older genre, but this scent is pleasantly lighter that I would have expected. The packaging is great, too: I love the innocent light pink contrasted by the delicate-yet-naughty black lace. Much as she does with her novels, Danielle wanted to take her fans on a sexy escape with this fragrance.

This lush blend has notes of greens, mandarin, jasmine, orchid, rose, blue vetiver, amber and cashmere musk. The bottle was carved from heavyweight glass with a faceted cap and dabber-a reflection of Danielle's love of fine crystal.

The collection includes a 3.3-ounce eau de parfum ($39), a 1.7-ounce eau de parfum ($30), a .5 ounce perfume ($100), and a body lotion ($20). For a fun fact about Danielle Steel, read more
Did you know that in 1989, Danielle Steel was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for having at least one of her books on the Times bestseller list for 381 consecutive weeks?

What's With All the Different Kinds of Oats?

FitSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:00:31 -0700

Need a little extra fiber and protein? Then reach for some oats. You can make oatmeal, use them to make cookies, add them to smoothies to thicken them up, or grind them to make flour. There are a few different kinds of oats, so how do you know which to choose? Check out the chart below.

	Steel cut oats	Old-fashioned oats	Quick oats
Description	Also called Irish or Scotch oats, these are cut, not rolled. They look like chopped up rice, take the longest to cook, and have a slightly chewy consistency.	Sometimes called rolled oats, these look like flat little ovals. When processing these oats, the kernels are steamed first, and then rolled to flatten them. They take longer to cook than quick oats, but are quicker than steel cut oats.	Also called instant oats, these oats are pre-cooked, dried, and then rolled. They cook in a few minutes when added to hot water, and have a mushy texture.

Want to know how they compare nutritionally? Then keep reading

Hugh Jackman Is the Real Steel Deal

BuzzSugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:30:58 -0700

Hugh Jackman is no stranger to a little heavy metal after spending so much time in Wolverine's claws, but he'll be all man in his next project. Jackman is in talks to star in Real Steel, an upcoming family film from Dreamworks set in the future. The movie follows a father and son duo who work to get a boxer back into fighting shape. Here's the kicker: their fighter is participating in an illegal human vs. robot boxing tournament.

You'd think jacked-up Jackman would play the boxer, but he's actually circling the role of the father. Steven Spielberg will be executive producing the project. This movie sounds like it could be fun, though I have to admit that I prefer my robots to be on the cute side rather than the badass side.

Link Time! GMA Cancels Adam Lambert Appearance

BuzzSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:30:18 -0800

Good Morning America pulls the plug on Adam Lambert's scheduled performance - TV Squad
Check out Taylor Lautner's Rolling Stone cover- hot! - PopSugar
Missed Lady Gaga on Leno? Here's the video - Best Week Ever
Nick Lachey to host The Sing-Off, a four-night reality competition series on NBC - People
ABC shuts down production on FlashForward for now - Ausiello Files
Psych gets renewed for a fifth season on USA - Inside TV
Words you thought you'd never hear: Mariah Carey is receiving an acting award - Moviefone
John Travolta's 10 best movies - Rotten Tomatoes
Dreamworks signs off on Real Steel movie with Hugh Jackman in the lead - MTV Movies Blog
Joss Whedon is being honored with the 2010 Vanguard Award from the Producers Guild of America - HitFix

Is Michael Steele a Good Choice For RNC Chair?

CitizenSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:01:18 -0800

The Republican party broke new ground last week by electing an African American to head its national committee for the first time. In some of his first remarks as chairman, Michael Steele took the opportunity to oppose Obama's stimulus plan Saturday, saying:

I know we're living in the era of bipartisanship. I thought it was very important to send a signal, and you sent it loudly, very clearly, that this party, the leadership of this caucus, would stand first and foremost with the American people. You made it very clear that in order to grow through this recession that you not redistribute the wealth of the people of this nation.

But not all in Steele's party agree. Republican governors, including Sarah Palin and Charlie Crist are lining up to support Obama's stimulus plan, which includes aide for cash-strapped states.

Do you think Steele will help the Republicans win elections in 2010?

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Michael Steele Chats About Choices in GQ

CitizenSugar — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:23:51 -0700

Michael Steele's interview with GQ provides a lot of insight into the man who left the Catholic seminary to become a politician. The new RNC chair has been getting mixed reviews from his fellow Republicans. His somewhat unorthodox stance on abortion, which he shares in this interview, might not go over too well with the GOP faithful. Here are some highlights from the lengthy interview:

On abortion: The choice issue cuts two ways. You can choose life, or you can choose abortion. You know, my mother chose life. So, you know, I think the power of the argument of choice boils down to stating a case for one or the other.
On whether a woman should have a right to choose abortion: Yeah. I mean, again, I think that’s an individual choice.

On why Roe v. Wade was still a bad decision: The states should make that choice. That’s what the choice is. The individual choice rests in the states. Let them decide.

On whether he ever voted for a Democrat: Oh yeah. Absolutely.

To see what Steele had to say about homosexuality, working with Democrats, and how Obama dismissed an invitation from him a few years ago, read more.

On whether homosexuality is a choice: Oh, no. I don’t think I’ve ever really subscribed to that view, that you can turn it on and off like a water tap. Um, you know, I think that there’s a whole lot that goes into the makeup of an individual that, uh, you just can’t simply say, oh, like, “Tomorrow morning I’m gonna stop being gay.” It’s like saying, “Tomorrow morning I’m gonna stop being black.”

On trying to get to know Obama after he became senator His office told my staff they didn’t see any need for the two of us to meet. So I’m like, “Oh-kay. All right. I don’t know what that’s all about, but that’s fine.”

On common ground: Economic recovery - that’s the common ground.

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