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I was already smitten with Incase's Fall lineup of tech accessories, but after seeing its latest selection — their Monochrome Slider Cases ($35) — I think I'm swayed towards the pastel colors! Available in Pale Gray, Soft Pink, Jute, Celery Green, Sky Blue, these two-piece, hardshell plastic Slider Cases provide shock absorption to keep your iPhone 3G or 3GS nice and protected. You'll Read more
Sony Ericsson has announced a new phone born out of its design teams' "love for the materials and colors found in the natural world." You would expect that means a phone made of hemp, patchwork and blue sky, but it actually came out more like a mood ring. The Sony Ericsson S500 is a 14mm slim slider with color accents and changing desktop themes. You set the in-phone themes and external light Read more
The miniburger, or slider, makes a great finger food to serve at your Oscars bash or any upcoming party. Chef Meg Hall shows us how to make a delicious and easy version of the typical slider using gourmet ingredients and a tasty beef alternative. This recipe is so easy, it can be made without turning on the oven! Read more
Bourbon tempeh sliders from The Sexy Vegan Cookbook — Blisstree Learn how a dietitian stays healthy while on the road — Daily Spark Combine foods the right way and kiss digestion problems goodbye — Yoga Journal We can't wait to make these ginger miso yam wraps — Vegetarian Times Nutritionist Keri Glassman shares what to eat to slim down and reduce stress — Vital Juice Snacks are Read more
If the middle of the week has got you down, why not cheer up with cheeseburgers? This recipe for meatball sliders seasons the beef with breadcrumbs, sage, and lots of parmesan cheese. They're quick to put together and fun to eat. The smaller size means you can indulge without the guilt. Serve the sliders with salad greens, couscous, or grilled potatoes. Want the recipe? Get it right here. Read more
You may want to call her the mother of reinvention. In the public eye since she was a teenager starring her dad's hit teenage soap opera, Beverly Hills, 90210, Tori Spelling has more recently been known as an innkeeper, a reality star, a best-selling author, a boutique owner, and a jewelry designer. But the role that's giving her the most attention these days is mom. Currently pregnant with her Read more
For some strange reason, I don't like burgers, but I love sliders. A slider is a miniature burger so it is odd that I dislike one while enjoying the other. Yet, there is something so deliciously appealing about a bite-sized burger — especially when topped with melted cheese and slathered with spicy mustard like this version. A quick potato salad — made with oil and vinegar instead of Read more
A nationwide celebration as big as the Super Bowl is the perfect occasion for serving all-American hamburgers. Translate them into game day eats by passing around plates of bite-sized sliders. Keep them simple (and not too sloppy!) by topping them sparingly with caramelized onions. Or, if you're feeling up to the challenge, take inspiration from another football favorite — seven-layer bean dip Read more
Boost your standard iPhone photography skills by adding the bokeh effect to your everyday snaps. What is bokeh exactly? Bokeh is the blur that appears in a picture's out-of-focus area, and it usually tends to look like a series of reflective dots. It can take a bit of practice to achieve a bokeh effect in photos, but these handy iPhone apps add it instantly. Hoping to step up your photography Read more
Can't wait for the Super Bowl to be here already? Well then you've lucked out, because this year, game day's come early — online, at least. Food Network's brought together some of the country's top food outlets for a virtual Super Bowl spread. From cocktails and appetizers to main dishes and desserts, this meal's got it all — and each recipe is one that you can re-create yourself at home. Read more
