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Mention mountain climbing, and most people envisage an exhausting clamber up sheer rock faces or dangling from a nylon rope in all weathers. That's absolutely true of some peaks, but Asia also offers less taxing alternatives. You don't need a Sherpa's lungs to scale some of the region's best-loved mountains, and you can get to the foot of many of them by public transport. Some even have comfortable trailhead accommodation. Preclimb points to remember: carry plenty of drinking water to ward off dehydration at higher altitudes; pack warm, waterproof gear; take it easy...
...thighs into a perfect silhouette. A new seamless bra from Sassybax aims to accomplish the same for the upper body by doing away with underwires and the unsightly bulges they cause. What's more, Sassybax eliminates adjustable clasps and hooks, depending instead on a stretchy, completely seam-free, nylon-and-acrylic microfiber to provide support. Result: bulges begone! Sassybax's appealing styles?which, best of all, sit comfortably against the skin?come in various lengths and skin-tone colors and are sold in the U.S. at Neiman Marcus stores, or online at sassybax.com, for $58 to $68. ?By Desa Philadelphia
...made of silicone are helping cooks in homes around the U.S. get out of sticky situations. French-made Silpat baking mats were the first such products available. Next came silicone potholders, followed by spatulas, whisks and colorful baking pans. The latest: silicone brushes, like the Sili, left, which, unlike nylon brushes, won't shed or melt at high temperatures and allow you to apply an even flow of butter or marinade...
...thighs into a perfect silhouette. A new seamless bra from Sassybax aims to accomplish the same for the upper body by doing away with underwires and the unsightly bulges they cause. What's more, Sassybax eliminates adjustable clasps and hooks, depending instead on a stretchy, completely seam-free, nylon-and-acrylic microfiber to provide support. Result: bulges begone! Sassybax's appealing styles--which, best of all, sit comfortably against the skin--come in various lengths and skin-tone colors and are sold at Neiman Marcus stores and sassybax.com for $58 to $68. --By Desa Philadelphia
...every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder Two of the most annoying things about portable gizmos are figuring out where to put them and what to do when the batteries die. The Solar Jacket from Scott eVest may help. Made of a breathable, waterproof nylon, this $425 jacket has 30 pockets for carrying everything from an MP3 player to a cell phone. Attached to the back are solar panels that store energy in a battery that fits in any pocket. Then when, say, your digital camera needs a charge, run a USB cable from...