A round-up of the hottest Wii games for 2008.
Last year we took a look a the best of the first-generation Wii games, and now that Nintendo’s coolest console is widely available, there has been an explosion in great games the whole family can enjoy. Once again, we spoke with Jeff Gerstmann, editor-in-chief of game review site GiantBomb.com to get the lowdown on the best games to buy this year. Whether you’re into the hottest crop of music games, want an innovative way to stay active or just want some classic console fun, we have a game for you.
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7 candid questions with Hasty Torres of Madame Chocolat.
Hasty is the founder and chocolatier of Beverly Hills chocolate boutique Madame Chocolat, which was recently featured on E! Entertainment’s, “The Girls Next Door.” She is married to celebrity pastry chef and chocolatier Jacques Torres who was her mentor, chef and boss while in training. Jacques owns two chocolate shops in New York City, has authored two cookbooks and has hosted multiple Food Network shows.
[1] How did Jacques propose to you, and did it involve chocolate?
He actually proposed right here in the (Madame Chocolat) chocolate factory. It was very fitting since we met because of chocolate and we fell in love because of chocolate, but it’s ironic that chocolate is the one thing that keeps us apart.
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Finding time: Alimi Ballard dishes on balancing work, family and his marriage.
Alimi is in his fifth season playing Special Agent David Sinclair on the CBS crime series Numb3rs. He has also appeared on Dark Angel, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, CSI, NYPD Blue, Boomtown and American Dreams. He lives in LA with his wife, Dawn, daughter, Naya, 3, and son, Cairo, 1.
[1] How did you and your wife meet?
We met through a mutual friend on kind of a blind date. I was actually dating someone else at the time, but we went for lunch and started talking more and more, and the rest is history.
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You know you should start living a greener life, and summer is the perfect time to start.
Summer is the perfect time for you and your family to become a little greener. Whether you’ve never thought about how you’re impacting the ecosystem or you’ve already installed solar panels on your house, we have some tips that can help your family conserve more energy, reduce your environmental impact and help you live a more environmentally conscious lifestyle.
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From synced-up family schedules to meal-planning services, you don’t need a personal assistant to keep your household running smoothly.
With Johnny going to soccer practice, Suzie taking piano lessons, a homeowners’ association meeting, a dentist appointment and shopping to do, you may feel like you’re losing it a bit—and that’s only Tuesday. Worse, when you run into a snafu—you were supposed to drive carpool, but were sure it wasn’t your turn—you feel terrible and convince yourself you’re up for worst parent of the year.
So how can you keep track of it all? Short of hiring a personal assistant, there are some innovative new online tools you can use to help your family sync schedules and stay organized while helping you keep your sanity.
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Top Family-Friendly Wii Games for 2008
The Candid 7: Hasty Torres
The Candid 7: Alimi Ballard
Going Green This Summer
Online Tools to Keep You Organized