December 17, 2013

Gucci Premiere (Photo: Gucci)

Women’s Fragrances

Perfume Makes a Wonderful Christmas Gift Christmas is the time of year to share gifts between you and your loved ones, and get into the festive spirit. However, it can also be tricky deciding what presents to purchase for your friends and family. Perfume is always an excellent
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Could antibacterial soap be bad for you? (Photo: Michigan State University)

Rub-a-Dub-Dub

Is Antibacterial Soap Safe for You? Is antibacterial hand soap and body wash really any more effective than plain soap and water in preventing illness and the spread of infection? Under rules proposed Monday by the Food and Drug Administration, manufacturers will be required
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Graham McTavish as Dwalin, left, Ken Stott as Balin, Martin Freeman as Bilbo, Richard Armitage as Thorin and William Kircher as Bifur in a scene from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

Weekend Box Office

Hobbit Sequel Knocks Frozen Off Top Warner Bros.’ The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug debuted in first place last weekend (Dec. 13-15) with $73.65 million. While that was a solid start, it was softer than expected and represented a 13 percent decline from the $84.62 million
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