Metro - Your Life

US – Tuesday, March 16

Not your average island getaway

We promise not to get that annoying Beach Boys song stuck in your head — impossible now that we’ve brought it up. Aruba, heading up that list of tropical islands sung about in “Kokomo,” is often incorrectly lumped with the Caribbean, when in fact, it couldn’t be more unique from the rest.
Like the others, Aruba has the gorgeous beaches and stunning coral reefs. What it doesn’t have are hurricane seasons. Tourists never have to worry about planning a vacation to the island that lands in the middle of hurricanes Brad, Manny or Zach. Instead you’ll be met with cacti and warm, dry breezes.

Obama pushes loan fixes

The House and the Senate are expected to vote on the reconciliation legislation within the next week or so to resolve their differences over health care reform.

Get to know ... KIDZ IN THE HALL

Like Kid Cudi and the Cool Kids, hip-hop group Kidz in the Hall are often labeled hipsters. They don’t necessarily take issue with that.

Belly dancing: More than a hippie shake

Combining a cardio workout with mental relaxation, a typical one-hour belly-dancing class will strengthen and shape the body. Arina Djakova of the London Dance Academy tells Metro how to turn the dance into a full- body workout, from the shoulder shimmy to the snake arms.

My Wellbeing

Catching up with the Oz household

Dr. Mehmet Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon, author, regular on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and host of “The Dr. Oz Show.” His wife, Lisa Oz, is the author of “US: Transforming Ourselves and the Relationships that Matter Most.” They have four children.

My Wellbeing

As a parent, rethinking the traditional roles

In my home, parenting is like a sport where my husband and I are on the same team. The traditional gender roles are blurred and we are truly equal partners: My kids have a dad who brings them to school, gives them baths and gets up with them during the night. They have a mom who takes them to sporting events, makes their meals and teaches them how to ride a bike.

My Wellbeing

Stay focused: How to handle ADD without the medication

I told my doctor I’ve been having trouble focusing and get distracted easily, and he suggested I have Attention Deficit Disorder. He gave me a prescription but couldn’t recommend any non-drug treatments. I know this is one of those fad diagnoses, and I’m not one who relies on meds. Can you give me some tips on how to deal with this without using medication?

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My Pets

Give your dog a nutritious bone

As much as we obsess about the carbs, proteins, calories, whole grains and other buzz words in our food, dogs generally just scarf down dinner in one happy, goofy gulp. Which is why it’s up to you to read what’s in that bag.

My Education

Overweight preteens more likely to eat school lunches

Students who regularly eat lunch provided by their schools are more likely to be overweight, and have higher levels of cholesterol than those who eat meals brought from home, a Michigan study found.

My Career

Time for some risky business

To most professionals, the worst job crisis since the days of silent films and soup lines might seem like an inopportune time for a risky career swap — at least that’s what some career experts have observed. This workforce, they say, seems particularly reluctant to give up reliable day gigs, no matter how unrewarding or dull.

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The March MMMpod features conversation and music from Surfer Blood and The Allman Brothers Band (There's a double-bill you're not too likely to see. However, Gregg Allman does mention Hannah Montana!). We also speak with Vampire Weekend and the Dropkick Murphys.

‘Lindsay’ sues E*Trade over ‘milkaholic’ ad

NEW YORK. The actress Lindsay Lohan has sued E*Trade Financial Corp. for $100 million, saying a “milkaholic” baby girl who appeared in a recent commercial was modeled after her.