Metro - Your Life

US – Tuesday, February 9

Say aloha to your new marriage

Think honeymoon, and Hawaii springs immediately to mind. On the island of Kauai, the blend of beauty, luxury, and tranquility will make the perfect setting for letting go of all that pre-wedding stress.

My Education guide

Go global with business

“Globalism” is the new buzz word in economics. — it’s increasingly clear that no business is immune from the effects of world events.

Best friends and aural illusionists

Despite their edgy rhythms and the shoe-gazey overtones, this is no urban outfit. The pair hails from Saratoga Springs in upstate New York where they first met in junior high. Such familiarity makes touring together easier, given such a long history.

Let me count the ways ...

‘Tis the season for writing love letters. But that can be a daunting endeavor, especially when you’re not sure where to start. Should you put it in verse, use flowery language, get erotic? As with almost anything in life, the simpler you keep it, the easier (and often better) it will be. It doesn’t sound that romantic, but think of your love letter as a laundry list of the reasons why you adore your sweetheart. It’s kinda like Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnet 43: “How do you love your partner? Count the ways!” Here’s how to do it without rhyming or pulling out a thesaurus:

My Wellbeing

TRACKING THE TECHIE TOT

Ialways swore that my child would never be a TV junkie. I would guide him with books and games and educational toys. I pledged to follow the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics — no TV ever before the age of two.

My Wellbeing

Study: Pancreatic cancer linked to sugary drinks?

People who drink two or more sweetened soft drinks a week have a much higher risk of pancreatic cancer, an unusual but deadly cancer, researchers reported yesterday.

My Wellbeing

Melissa Rivers on ‘tech time’

Melissa Rivers is an actress, host and author of the new book “Red Carpet Ready: Secrets for Making the Most of Any Moment You’re in the Spotlight.” She’s also a mother — she has a 9-year-old son, Cooper.

Photo: VICTORIA DiMANNO

Philly education

CO scare ends well

CENTER CITY. All 550 students of the Art Institute who were left temporarily homeless last week following a carbon monoxide leak in their Chestnut Street dormitory were back in their apartments yesterday.

My Education guide

Make an executive decision: Get an MBA

Executive MBA programs are designed for people who already have significant leadership experience.

My Pets

After Katrina, struggle to find some loved ones

Malvin Cavalier lost plenty when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005. But when the 86-year-old finally made it back to a FEMA trailer, it was without his dog, Bandit. And he wasn’t alone — in the process of evacuating the city, many owners were separated, sometimes forcibly, from their pets, which were then placed in shelters across the country.

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The February MMMpod features conversation from Ozzy Osbourne. Michael Emerson from "Lost" tells us about his days enjoying punk rock in Boston. We also dig up an old interview from the late great Howard Zinn. We have a song from Delta Spirit and The Soft Pack, who tell us where they got their name.

Consumer Trends

These cool gadgets are go-to gifts for travelers

From a chic picture frame to hiking boots, here are three ideas for the hip globetrotter in your life.