With his options down to the two final ladies, and his final choice due by the end of the two hour finale, Luke took Malissa and Tali home to meet his family. After lunch in the park with Tali and his dog, they ventured to his father’s home for a cook out with Luke’s brother, grandmother, and father. Luke’s grandmother approved of Tali, but seemed like the type of lady that would approve of everyone. Luke’s dad was a different story. He grilled Tali, primarily about her Israeli heritage. He made no bones about the fact he felt Luke and Tali would meet struggle after struggle coming from two different religious backgrounds. He also made it very clear he expected any children that may come into their family to be raised Christian. read more >>

As of this past Tuesday, Luke is down to two ladies, and there is probably more than one More to Love viewer watching who is confident they know who he will pick in the finale. Luke traveled to Hawaii with the ladies and enjoyed one group date, and three individual dates with each of the ladies. Mandy, Tali, and Malissa still remain. He spent a large portion of what we saw of the dates assuring the ladies he was in love with them and boosting their confidence they would be chosen. His onscreen interviews were also meant to convince the audience Luke had no idea who he was going to pick. read more >>

If you are watching More to Love, and you have yet to catch on completely, you should probably recognize after this week, these girls have been judged by their weight. Well, some of them have. And those that have not are obviously instructed to behave as if they have been. Luke eliminated two girls last night, and neither of them came as a real surprise. read more >>

Music artists around the world know that one of the tricks to big sales is to release an album during the holiday shopping season. Pope Benedict the Sixteenth is no exception to this rule and will release his Christmas album this November 30th. Record executives are hoping that his built in audience of over 1 billion Catholics worldwide will make the album a surefire hit. It is sure to be a popular Christmas gift. read more >>

While there may be debate concerning the necessity and efficiency of the government's Cash for Clunkers campaign, there is one group enjoying its benefits. Car salesman are reaping the financial rewards of a run on car dealerships. The same people who were recently struggling to feed their families are now running around car lots completing deals and meeting massive demand. While the program has been an incredible shot in the arm for car sales, is it what the economy needs and will it continue to benefit those in the market for a new vehicle? read more >>

Martha Stewart details in the forward of her Homekeeping Handbook that she so enjoyed popular household manuals of the past, she felt compelled to write her own updated version. Among her favorites were Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management from 1961, as well as An Encyclopedia of Domestic Economy published in 1845, and The Concise Household Encyclopedia from early in the twentieth century. She took tips from each of these manuals, combined them with many of the things she has learned over the years, updated the information to create a helpful, modern guide, and combined it all into her 744 page Homekeeping Handbook. read more >>

Dean Koontz's canine-oriented thriller, The Darkest Evening of the Year keeps readers guessing right from the start. A medley of storylines are woven together to create a fast-paced, easy to read mystery that makes for a great beach read, or a good story for a rainy weekend. His love of the Golden Retriever breed of dog has bled into his fiction, and he does a wonderful job of personalizing the dogs, and describing the idiosyncrasies and uniquely lovable characteristics that those familiar with retrievers will recognize in an instant. Nickie, and her newly acquired Golden sibling, Fred and Ethel, are as much a part of the storyline as their human counterparts. read more >>

The makers of Hope in a Jar moisturizer, the Philosophy skincare company, describes itself as "a lifestyle brand that celebrates feeling well and living joyously".  Their website goes on to explain their origins: "The story of philosophy begins with the story of BioMedic, a medically-based skincare line distributed by the world's leading plastic surgeons and dermatologists and the first company started by philosophy brand creator and founder, Cristina Carlino. Philosophy skincare was inspired by years of medical research that has helped shape the skincare treatments, peels and protocols currently offered in top plastic surgery and dermatology practices world-wide." read more >>

Essential oils have been used throughout history for a variety of reasons. During Biblical times, Moses made annointing oils from myrrh, calamus, cinnamon, and cassia, and the ancient Egyptions used the oils for embalming. During the middle ages, they were popular as perfumes and medications, but it was not until 1910 when French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse used lavendeer oil to soothe a burn on his hand that doctors began using essential oils as a complement to conventional drugs. read more >>

Many people have heard reports concerning the benefits of drinking tea, but they may not understand the health information that backs up that claim. Tea has a gradual, natural medicating effect on the body, and is far less stressful that synthetic drugs. The effects in the long-run of tea's medical benefits may be greater than drugs, and there are less side effects when healing with tea. read more >>

These days it seems like offers to review your credit history show up in your email inbox by the hundreds. The emails are typically offering a chance to review your credit report for free, but are really interested in getting readers to purchase a credit security program. These programs will alert subscribers when a change is made to, or a review is requested of, their reports. While it may be helpful to be aware of your credit report, a few simple steps can be taken to avoid paying a fee to have your credit monitored. read more >>

According to recent health statistics, as many as 10% of the U.S. population suffers from migraine headaches. This amounts to approximately 28 million Americans that have experienced at least one migraine headache in their lifetime. A surprising 75% of these cases were women. Around the world, this percentage jumps to 15%. The World Health Organization reports that there may be as many as twenty million migraine attacks happening everyday. read more >>

It is estimated that 5-10% of women that are of childbearing age have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). At least 30% may have some of the symptoms of PCOS. The disease is caused by the frequent presence of cysts on the ovaries, and severely effects hormone balance in a woman. The disease is considered genetic, but is exacerbated by lifestyle choices and nutrition. Symptoms include excess and/or male patterns of hair growth, skin problems, irregular or missed periods, heavy periods, fertility issues, insulin resistance, and weight problems. read more >>

For years, people around the world have used a variety of natural herbal remedies to deal with the aches and pains of life. Many naturalists utilize herbs to fight common ailments, sustain good health, and even combat the effects of serious illness. Western medicine has developed at a break-neck pace, and many North American and European cultures have moved away from the benefits of natural medicine. However, coupled with the sound advice of a doctor, natural remedies are often more beneficial than a bottle of pills. Those that use natural herbal remedies often report enjoying the same results of western medicine without any of the side effects. A great way to incorporate natural healing into your life is through the use of herbs. read more >>

IBS is a functional digestive disorder, and not a disease. This means that there is a problem with the communication between the brain and the gut, and that miscommunication causes stomach pain. Vomiting is not often associated with the condition, but can occasionally result from the sensations of nausea. Women may find that they have IBS outbreaks in conjunction with menstruation.  There is no cure for IBS, but a wide variety of tools are available for controlling the symptoms. Diet has a direct effect on IBS outbreaks as well, and thus, is one of the main components for controlling it naturally. read more >>

If travel is in your future plans, consider booking a stay at a bed and breakfast. A typical bed and breakfast will offer unique accommodations at a great value, and serve as a great hotel alternative. There are a few things that everyone should know about their stay before making reservations, but with a bit of planning, a B&B stay may be one of your most memorable read more >>