Mel Bergen

Sure, vitamins and minerals take the guilt out of drinking soda, but does it taste good enough to drink?

Try these homemade fruit masques to smooth and hydrate your skin, tighten your pores, and reduce wrinkles.

The EPA banned flex-fuel conversion kits years ago. Is it time they reconsider?

Talk radio is no longer ephemeral and fleeting. Just ask former star Don Imus. Now it's a searchable as last night's episode of American Idol.

Certain gadgets and electronics are required for every high school graduate. Some of them may already be found in your home.

A Mandan, North Dakota man recently released from prison is back in jail.

Vacations can be great family bonding time, but not if money is a constant worry. Try these ideas for easing your financial concerns on your next trip.

A child's room can easily be an expression of his or her tastes, if you start with the right basics. Here's how.

If you're feeling anti-social and looking for a rip-roaring yarn about the destruction of humanity, have I got a list for you!

A college research group is looking for the bad relationship stories of women around the world. With a new grant, the group has established a web site for sounding off.

With Captain Jack exiled to the end of the world, can the third Pirates of the Caribbean be as much fun? Does this spell the end of the series?

How could a famous radio personality and movie "star" save an entire town? By singing a song, of course!

When was the last time you flew a kite? If you are wistfully recalling how much fun it was, then this is the family activity for you!

Covenants are restrictions on what you can do on your own property, and can be enforced by your neigbors. Do you know if there are any in your neighborhood?

Living in a small town as a sex offender means William Wall can't stay anonymous. Read about his attempt to convince neighbors that he's really not so bad.

Save money over those expensive store brands of scented body wash. This article contains basic recipes for body and hand wash you can make at home, including an antibacterial version.

Let's face it, records warp pretty easily. For those that are so badly off they will no longer play correctly, here is a recipe for rescue.

Digital music has opened a world of music, literally, to even the most timid listeners. Here are a few suggestions on how to get started.

Diet shakes are a dime a dozen, metaphorically if not literally. This review gives you one writer's experience with the most well-known brand of shakes.

Everyone knows his name and many are learning his views. Can Mr. New York make a successful bid for the nomination, much less the presidency?

Naming your band takes thought, consideration, and a kick-butt anecdote. Try these tips to avoid the worst mistakes.

Zig Zag is a novel about science creating a monster in a creative way. Though troubled, Frankenstein the protagonists are not.

Parking lots push development farther and farther apart, increasing the need for roads, increasing the need for vehicles to get around, increasing the need for more parking. This is known as urban sprawl, and it's visible at a strip mall near you.

It's time to spill the beans on a secret that's been growing out of control.

Light pollution causes health problems and concerns for the environment. This article presents ways to address these problems individually and within the community.

A tropical getaway is not always possible or desirable. Fargo, North Dakota, offers many big-city experiences along with more rural pursuits and historic perspectives.

Difficult mornings can be made easier by planning ahead and playing for time.

Today's young adults are facing increasing difficulties in their transition from physical adult to financial grown-up.

The Dante Club is an intriguing mystery that would have benefited from more aggressive editing. Mr. Pearl offers a glimpse into post-Civil War Boston, its literary scene and its police force, that rings true if a little excessive.