http://www.rd.com/ RD.com offers articles, interactive tools, games, and multimedia features from the editors of Reader's Digest. As the official web site of Reader's Digest, it offers information of enduring value and interest to help improve, inspire, and enrich the lives of its users. The dreamy "Grey's Anatomy" doctor on his first kiss, his nickname, and his ideal woman.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/zdZ8Rp1TW4o" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/zdZ8Rp1TW4o/article173778.html http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/patrick-dempsey-tvs-mcdreamy-offers-his-best-love-advice/article173778.html Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/patrick-dempsey-tvs-mcdreamy-offers-his-best-love-advice/article173778.html It's been nearly a year since experts recognized the emergence of a new and fast-spreading microbe. Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, gives a progress report on the U.S. response to the H1N1 virus<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/HM_5lGoBjyY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/HM_5lGoBjyY/article174741.html http://www.rd.com/health-slideshows/h1n1-the-report-card/article174741.html Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/health-slideshows/h1n1-the-report-card/article174741.html 5 things you didn't know about Sweethearts candy.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/CL7ffYdIaS8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/CL7ffYdIaS8/article174716.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/5-fun-facts-about-candy-hearts/article174716.html Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/5-fun-facts-about-candy-hearts/article174716.html Lost paperwork, hostile bureaucrats, and endless delays. The system is failing our soldiers.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/J2RQ1GSP2ek" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/J2RQ1GSP2ek/article173182.html http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/how-the-government-is-failing-our-veterans/article173182.html Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/how-the-government-is-failing-our-veterans/article173182.html For Valentine?s Day, we searched the country for inspiring love notes?and asked Bill Shapiro, editor of a book of love letters, for advice on writing one that?s a keeper.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/pZa_qQZaR5M" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/pZa_qQZaR5M/article174673.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/how-to-write-a-memorable-love-letter/article174673.html Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/how-to-write-a-memorable-love-letter/article174673.html The Reader's Digest Version of those rules for talking and writing--the ones you missed in high school<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/4TF5e7k1M7I" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/4TF5e7k1M7I/article173847.html http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/how-to-sound-smarter/article173847.html Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/how-to-sound-smarter/article173847.html Exclusive insider information from doctors, nurses, and paramedics that will astonish you -- and could save your life.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/GsXE8OS9g4E" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/GsXE8OS9g4E/article174627.html http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/10-more-secrets-the-er-staff-wont-tell-you/article174627.html Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/10-more-secrets-the-er-staff-wont-tell-you/article174627.html A few more tips from the experts to get the best deal and to help keep your flowers healthy and beautiful.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/B8zSQ_pSr0Q" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/B8zSQ_pSr0Q/article172945.html http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/13-more-things-your-florist-wont-tell-you/article172945.html Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/13-more-things-your-florist-wont-tell-you/article172945.html 5 fun things you didn't know about the Super Bowl.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/j09iTXqwk8E" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/j09iTXqwk8E/article174276.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-super-bowl/article174276.html Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-super-bowl/article174276.html Read more about this interesting rd.com article.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/YYKP2yX3veI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/YYKP2yX3veI/article174261.html http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/would-you-marry-the-same-person-again--around-the-world-with-one-question-/article174261.html Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/would-you-marry-the-same-person-again--around-the-world-with-one-question-/article174261.html Read more about this interesting rd.com article.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/ztZfMtjXTr0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/ztZfMtjXTr0/article174236.html http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/would-you-marry-the-same-person-again-around-the-world-with-one-question/article174236.html Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/would-you-marry-the-same-person-again-around-the-world-with-one-question/article174236.html 5 things you didn't know about Valentine's Day.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/qQQcw057bsU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/qQQcw057bsU/article173838.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-valentines-day/article173838.html Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-valentines-day/article173838.html Bacon and garlic give this crowd-pleaser an extra kick.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/1gPr5iaOPGE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/1gPr5iaOPGE/article174200.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/warm-blue-cheese-dip-recipe/article174200.html Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/warm-blue-cheese-dip-recipe/article174200.html Onions turn tender and juicy when baked; a little Gruyère makes them rich and irresistible.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/IMGswpj-Oy4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/IMGswpj-Oy4/article174198.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/baked-onions-with-gruyre-recipe/article174198.html Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/baked-onions-with-gruyre-recipe/article174198.html Morton?s famous steak gets an exotic twist with an Asian-style sauce and lemongrass stalks (available at Asian markets and some supermarkets).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/3271lf1rFcM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/3271lf1rFcM/article174174.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/sirloin-rolls-recipe/article174174.html Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/sirloin-rolls-recipe/article174174.html I tossed these wings together for the Super Bowl, and their teriyaki-like flavor scored a touchdown! Keep frozen pure lemon juice on hand for quick marinades like this one. Grilling really brings out the flavor, but these wings would do fine in the oven, too.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/KyQFO5JtyAk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/KyQFO5JtyAk/article174152.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/super-simple-fan-feeders-wings-recipe/article174152.html Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/super-simple-fan-feeders-wings-recipe/article174152.html Round up those hungry fans and feed them fast with this recipe. ?My kids would love these!? one of my tasters said. If you switch to the grill, watch these wings carefully to avoid burning the rub.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/AFFjjadB1u0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/AFFjjadB1u0/article174151.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/down-on-the-spicy-chicken-ranch-recipe/article174151.html Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/down-on-the-spicy-chicken-ranch-recipe/article174151.html Flavorful but not hot, these wings use ingredients easily found in the supermarket.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/0NlkQ6e5qnw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/0NlkQ6e5qnw/article174149.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/curry-in-a-hurry-wings-recipe/article174149.html Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/curry-in-a-hurry-wings-recipe/article174149.html These wings have a ton of zingy flavor without the bite of hot wings. The pepper also makes a crunchy coating.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/yYeGuNwirl4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/yYeGuNwirl4/article174148.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/crunchy-lemonpepper-wings-recipe/article174148.html Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/crunchy-lemonpepper-wings-recipe/article174148.html Give your snack time an Italian accent with these herb-flavored treats. To make finely ground cornmeal, simply grind regular cornmeal in a food processor for a few seconds. Use your favorite marinara sauce for dipping, if you like.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/CYo2Btw4bzg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/CYo2Btw4bzg/article174147.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/crispy-italian-flier-wings-recipe/article174147.html Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/crispy-italian-flier-wings-recipe/article174147.html Using prepared taco-seasoning mix makes these wings a breeze to throw together. Use reduced-salt seasoning, if available. This snack is plenty spicy, but add the cayenne if you want to light more fire.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/zyQMdfxokNA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/zyQMdfxokNA/article174146.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/taco-time-griller-wings-recipe/article174146.html Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/taco-time-griller-wings-recipe/article174146.html The wings that started it all were born at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. There are many similar versions of the sauce. To make the recipe even simpler, you can purchase frozen fried wings, but the ones you make yourself taste much better! And you can wrap and freeze the cooked wings so they?ll be ready for any occasion.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/4lIW-ocINYc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/4lIW-ocINYc/article174141.html http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/classic-buffalo-wings-recipe/article174141.html Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/classic-buffalo-wings-recipe/article174141.html How Liz Elting helped found and grow TransPerfect, the world's largest privately held language company.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/oZR1bnxqXpA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/oZR1bnxqXpA/article173018.html http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/her-company-spells-success-in-more-than-100-languages/article173018.html Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/her-company-spells-success-in-more-than-100-languages/article173018.html Keep these pointers in mind the next time you try on shoes.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/rXe2ZitNM48" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/rXe2ZitNM48/article174086.html http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/5-more-things-your-shoe-salesman-wont-tell-you/article174086.html Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/5-more-things-your-shoe-salesman-wont-tell-you/article174086.html How are we protecting the 6,000 miles we share with Canada and Mexico?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~4/qqm4rwV0-zk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feeds.rd.com/~r/ReadersDigest/~3/qqm4rwV0-zk/article173065.html http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/quick-study-border-control/article173065.html Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/quick-study-border-control/article173065.html