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Hip Arthritis Might Not Need Surgery
According to The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, hip arthritis, if caught in early stages, may not require surgery or any other invasive treatment. It might not even require medication. According to tips from HealthDay News, early stage Hip Arthritis … Continue reading
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Tagged hip arthritis, non-invasive procedure, Relaxation, rest, treatment
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The Simpsons and The Most Famous Sofa On TV
This Sunday, The Simpsons, also known as the greatest animated TV show ever to grace the small screen, will air its 500th episode. The Simpsons have been on TV since 1987, when they debuted as shorts on The Tracey Ullman … Continue reading Links Between Stress and Heart Attack Begin To Blur
We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about the negative effects of stress and the importance of relaxation, but some new research shows that the link between stress and heart attack is becoming blurrier. While scientists say … Continue reading Step Away From the Couch for 40 Days and 40 Nights
As Catholics enter the Lenten season, one concept seems to enter the public mind: sacrifice. The question is always “what are you giving up for 40 days and 40 nights?” Never “what are you taking on for the rest of … Continue reading
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Tagged 40 days and 40 nights, ash wednesday, exercise, lent, obesity, sofa
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What Are You Sitting On? Send Us A Picture and Enter to Win an Exclusive Discount!
Do you have knack for finding strange seating spots? Show us the craziest seat you’ve ever found and immediately enter to win an exclusive 50% discount on one of our fine sofa products. Whatever it is, we want you to … Continue reading
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Tagged contest, facebook, sofa, strange seats, twitter
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The Origin of the Word “Sofa”
Alright class, sit down, and straighten up. It’s time for your first history lesson. Today, we’re going to learn the etymology of the word “sofa.” But first, a fun fact: the word “sofa” exists in several European languages, including English, French, Danish, Icelandic, … Continue reading
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Tagged etymology, madinka, sofa, the more you know, turkey
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Sleep Cycle Wakes You During Your Lightest Sleep Phase
Does the morning person really exist? We think it’s a myth, but with Sleep Cycle, a new app for the iPhone, mornings might not be so rough any more. Designed by Macjek Drejak, the Sleep Cycle app wakes you when … Continue reading Children Beginning to Outgrow Traditional Chairs and Desks
America has a fascination with big. We like big TV’s, we like big cars, and we like big meals. But some experts are saying that our obsession with big is starting to get out of hand with growing obesity rates … Continue reading Bellange: A Magnificent Display of Craftsmanship in the White House
The Bellange furniture suite is one of the oldest and most important pieces of furniture in the White House presidential collection. Ordered by President Monroe, the 53 piece set included two sofas and twenty arm-chairs made by Parisian cabinet maker … Continue reading
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Tagged bellange, chair, collection, furniture, historic, president, sofa, white house, white house museum
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Indulge This Mardi Gras with Contempo Sofa
Mardi Gras is starting soon. An old-world mainstay updated for the new-world party-lover, it’s a time of indulgence and celebration. People throughout Europe celebrated its week-long predecessor, Carnivale, to blow off steam and indulge in life’s naughtier side before … Continue reading
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Tagged fat tuesday, indulgence, mardi gras, pleasure, Relaxation, sofa
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