Penny Laine
I love to paint and take pictures. I find interior design, weddings, and photography very fascinating and spend a lot of time reading blogs devoted to these topics. I love wedding season and have my own small wedding blog called Pretty Little Wedding Things (please see link below).
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Summer Camp Themed Wedding IdeasWhether your love story began at a summer camp or you and your fiance have a passion for camping, here are some great suggestions for a summer camp themed wedding!
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Rango Cowboy Halloween CostumeHow to dress up as Rango the chameleon from Rango 2011 -
Unique, Chic Ways to Incorporate Pumpkins into Your Fall Wedding DecorSay “no” to jack-o-lanterns as wedding decor. Even if you are having a Halloween wedding, there are more creative and beautiful ways to incorporate pumpkins into your wedding! -
12 Fun and Unique Wedding Guestbook IdeasThis is the 21st century; you aren't wearing your granny's wedding dress so why use the same guestbook? Some ideas for a guestbook that is fun and fits your wedding style! -
"Ethereal" | My Favorite Photograph that I Have TakenAbout "Ethereal", an underwater film photograph. It is my favorite photograph that I have taken so far. -
The Walk of Shame | a Sketcher Tone-Ups "Thriller" Product ReviewA [very short and negative] review of Sketcher Tone-Ups sandals.
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Lydia Deetz of Beetlejuice Halloween CostumeHow to dress up as Beetlejuice character Lydia Deetz for Halloween
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12 Pain-Free Ways to Make Your Wedding More Eco-FriendlyEasy ways to be more environmentally friendly in your wedding planning without sacrificing quality or even letting anyone else know! -
A Bride's Guide to Healthy Weight LossLosing Weight the Healthy Way Before Your Big Day -
How to Find Models: A Guide for PhotographersA photographers' guide to finding models. -
Alex DeLarge from A Clockwork Orange Halloween CostumeHow to dress up as Alexander DeLarge from the 1971 cult classic film A Clockwork Orange for Halloween.
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Going Non-Floral: Unique Wedding CenterpiecesNon-traditional, offbeat ideas for centerpieces and wedding decor. -
Bright Starts Bounce-a-Bout Product ReviewA product review of Bright Starts' Bounce-A-Bout activity center recommended for approximately ages 4 months to 1 year. -
Bumbo Baby Seat Product ReviewA product review of the Baby Bumbo Seat and the Bumbo Seat Play Tray for children aged 3 months thru around 10 months. -
How to Keep Your Child Entertained at a WeddingSuggestions for keeping your child entertained while attending a wedding ceremony and reception. -
Going Non-Floral: Unique Wedding BouquetsA non-traditional bride needs a non-traditional bouquet. Suggestions for offbeat and indie brides on how to mix up your bridal bouquet. -
Weight Watchers Dijon Pretzel Thins Product ReviewA review of Weight Watcher's Dijon Pretzel Thins which carries a Points Plus value of 3. -
Top 10 ModCloth Bridesmaid Dresses Under $100 for Spring/Summer 2011Short, casual, and inexpensive bridesmaid dresses from ModCloth's 2011 selection for a Spring or Summer Wedding. -
David LaChapelle Sues Rihanna Over "S&M" VideoPhotographer David LaChapelle files a copyright infringement lawsuit against Rihanna for her video "S&M" which is eerily similar to at least 8 of his popular photographs.
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Photographer Interview: Kevin HsiaAn interview with photographer Kevin Hsia. Who his muse is and his ambitious curation of the zine VAMP.
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Photographer Interview: Dennis MilesAn interview with young photographer, Dennis Miles. What inspires him and what you can find in his camera bag.
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Wishbone Themed Wedding IdeasWishbone themed weddings can be tricky. Check out these suggestions if you have hit a wedding planning road block for your wishbone wedding!
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Pre-Valentine's Day Celebrity Break-UpsValentine's Day 2011 will be lonely for a few newly single celebrities - Ashley Simpson, Pete Wentz, Olivia Wilde, Jude Law, Sienna Miller...
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TOMS and Converse Shoes: The Casual and Unusual Wedding Shoe TrendA look at the casual wedding shoe trend. Is it right for you and your wedding?
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Photographer Interview: Jenna WestraAn e-interview with photographer Jenna Westra.
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How to Get Your Wedding Featured on a Popular Wedding BlogA bride's guide to having your wedding featured on your favorite popular wedding blog.
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Photographer Interview: Aaron Feaver of Feaverish PhotographyA day in the life of an aspiring professional photographer... Find out where Aaron Feaver gets his inspiration, what a normal day photographing is like, and advice for other aspiring photographers.
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Print Giveaway OptionsPrints of my photography that I will be giving away on http://penny-laine.blogspot.com starting December 21.
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Top 5 Christmas Gifts for HipstersIf you need some suggestions for Christmas gifts for your hipster friends, look no further. There are options on this list to fit any budget.
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Interview with Professional Photographer Kevin Mason Aka Dark DazeHow Kevin Mason got into the business of photography. Tips for aspiring photographers and surprising ways that writing factors into a career in photography.
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Top 10 Stocking Stuffers for HipstersHipsters can be difficult to shop for. If you need some suggestions for stocking stuffer Christmas gifts for your hipster friends, look no further. There are options on this list to fit any budget.
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Carey Mulligan: My Celebrity Style IconCarey Mulligan is a sterling example of a celebrity style icon. Effortless natural beauty paired with key pieces of clothing that are perfectly fitted.
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Eco-Friendly Pets: The Tiny Carbon Footprint of a RabbitAs much as we love them, traditional pets such as cats and dogs have a huge carbon footprint. If you want to reduce your environmental impact and are looking for a more eco-friendly furry friend, consider a rabbit.
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Fashion Forecasting - Jewelry Trends for Spring 2011Spring 2011 jewelry trends are all about making a statement.
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Top 10 Wedding TumblrsThis is a guide to the best wedding blogs that are hosted on Tumblr. Find out how to use Tumblr to help collect, store, and share your wedding ideas with your bridesmaids, friends, and family.
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Seth Rogen is Engaged - Now My Heart is BrokenSeth Rogen announces his engagement to long time girlfriend, Lauren Miller, on Conan O'Brien's new TBS show "Conan" premiere.
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Photographer Interview: Teresa QSee what inspires beautiful young photographer Teresa Q and how she gets stunning poses from her models.
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New Year's Eve Wedding IdeasColor combinations, theme ideas, wedding invitations, cake ideas, photo ideas, party supplies, decorations, and more to help you plan your New Year's Eve wedding!
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Photographer Interview: Anne SteeleAn e-interview with an inspiring young photographer named Anne Steele. Who and what inspires her to create her beautiful photographs.
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Photographer Interview: John HillIn mid-October I had the opportunity to interview a young photographer named John Hill about what equipment he uses and what inspires his photography.
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Photographer Interview: Aleksandra KojicIn early October I had an e-mail interview with a talented young film photographer from Serbia named Aleksandra Kojic. Learn what equipment she uses and what motivates her.
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Sweet Little Wedding Sweets - Ideas for a Wedding Dessert BarFind out how to save loads of money on your wedding reception by setting up a dessert bar. Suggestions for food, setting up your display, recipes, and more!
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How to Make a Sock MonkeyInstructions that walk you step by step through the sock monkey pattern and help you create your very own, one of a kind sock monkey.
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How to Make Rainbow Tie Dye Cupcake CreationsSure we have all heard of tie dye apparel - it is one thing to tie dye cotton, but tie dying your cupcakes is a whole new ballgame. These cupcakes take the cake!
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Patrick Bateman American Psycho Halloween CostumeA guide to dressing up as New York investment banking executive turned psychopath Patrick Bateman from American Psycho for Halloween.
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Wednesday Addams Halloween CostumeThis is a guide to dressing up as Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family for your Halloween costume. A unique, easy, and creative costume that anyone can put together and pull off!
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Carrie Halloween CostumeA Halloween costume guide to help you dress up as Carrie White from Stephen King's 1976 thriller Carrie.
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Images for How to Make Rainbow Tie Die CupcakesThese images go along with my article about how to make rainbow tie die cupcakes.
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The First Years MiPump Double Electric Breast Pump ReviewAfter using my miPump for the past 4 months, I feel that it is time to give it a proper review. The good, the bad, and the ugly of my experiences and why I still love this electronic breast pump.
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Should I Take Trash the Dress Photos?Put your "Trash the Dress" anxiety to rest. Go ahead and give it a try!
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My Second Roll of Film from My Holga 135All of the images from the second roll of film taken with my 35mm Holga. 28 of the 36 exposures came back, I had left the lens cap on for 8 frames. Oops! Taken with Kodak film 400 ISO.
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Winter Wonderland Wedding Theme IdeasA guide to planning a winter wonderland themed wedding - ideas for invitations, decorations, favors, wedding party gifts, and cake!
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Images of the Easiest Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins EverImages from the last time I made the Easiest Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins Ever... Read my recipe here: http://tinyurl.com/387db8c
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My First Roll of Film from My Holga 135The first roll of film that I took with my 35mm Holga. I screwed it up, broke the film then accidentally popped the end of the film canister off; decided to develop it anyway. 10 of 24 exposures turned out, but I was happy that any of them did.
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Top 3 Places to Buy Halloween Costumes in Blacksburg, VirginiaThe 3 best locations in Blacksburg, Virginia for Virginia Tech students and native Blacksburg residents to find Halloween costumes.
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Daria Morgendorffer of MTV's Daria Halloween CostumeA guide to dressing up as MTV's most lovable nerdy chick, Daria Morgendorffer, for your costume this Halloween.
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Superman Clark Kent Halloween CostumeA guide to dressing up as Superman's alter ego Clark Kent for Halloween. Clark Kent with a splash of Superman so everyone will know who you are supposed to be!
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Last Minute DIY Hoodie Halloween CostumesSave money and your Halloween plans by turning an old hooded sweatshirt into an awesome last minute DIY Halloween costume with minimal time and supplies needed.
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Top 10 Eco-Friendly Wedding BlogsA list of 10 green wedding blogs and additional eco-friendly bride resources to help plan for your environmentally friendly wedding.
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Slash Halloween CostumeA guide to dressing up as Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash for your costume this Halloween.
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Making Your First Million Neopoints on NeopetsMaking your first million Neopoints is not as hard as it seems when your first join the site. Follow this guide to make a million Neopoints in a few weeks or months on Neopets.com.
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Dr. Frank N. Furter Rocky Horror Picture Show Lab Scene Halloween CostumeA Halloween costume guide to dress up as Dr. Frank N. Furter from Rocky Horror Picture Show from the lab scene where Rocky is brought to life.
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Riff Raff Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween CostumeA Halloween costume guide to dress up as Riff Raff from Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Recipe for the Easiest Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins EverWant an easy muffin recipe? Looking for some low fat chocolate muffins? How about a seasonable sweet treat for your Halloween party? Look no further; this recipe is for the easiest pumpkin chocolate muffins that you can possibly make.
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Prop Ideas for Your Wedding Photo BoothWedding photo booth prop suggestions to help make your wedding reception photo booth a little more interesting and fun and where to buy them.
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The Beatles the Early Years Group Halloween CostumeA guide for you and three of your friends to dress up as The Beatles for your group Halloween costume.
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Courtney Love Halloween CostumeCourtney Love is one of the top celebrities that come to mind when you think "hot mess". So if you are already going to be stumbling around on Halloween, why not make it relevant to your costume and dress up as Courtney Love?
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Marilyn Monroe Halloween CostumeA guide to dressing up as Marilyn Monroe or Zombie Marilyn Monroe for your costume this Halloween
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Kat Von D Halloween CostumeA guide to dressing up as Kat Von D for your Halloween costume.
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Can the "100 Pushups" Program Help You Achieve Your Fitness Goals?If you are looking to build your arm strength or increase the amount of pushups you can do, try the One Hundred Push Ups program.
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How to Dress Up as Rainbow Brite for Your Halloween CostumeHow to dress up as 80's cartoon icon Rainbow Brite for Halloween.
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Edie Sedgwick Halloween CostumeA guide to everything you need to know about dressing up as Edie Sedgwick for your Halloween costume.
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DIY Wedding Card Box for a Yellow WeddingHaving card boxes or money boxes at your wedding reception can be a good way to keep all of your cards and monetary gifts together so none get left behind. Here is how I made a wedding card box for a yellow wedding.
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DIY Wedding Card Box for a Chocolate Brown Colored WeddingHaving wedding card boxes or wedding money boxes at your wedding reception can be a good way to keep all of your cards and monetary gifts together so none get left behind. Here is how I made a wedding card box for a chocolate brown wedding.
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Top Picks from The Limited's New ArrivalsMy favorite items from The Limited's new arrivals.
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How to Write a Customer Service ResumeThis is a guide to helping create a customer service resume if you are looking for a new job in the customer service area.
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DIY Hot Pink Bridal BouquetIf you are having a hot pink wedding and want to try your hand at a DIY bridal bouquet. Check out this tutorial for step by step instructions and a list of flowers available in hot pink.
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Retro Bouquet and Boutonniere IdeasThe top 5 retro wedding bridal bouquets and top 5 boutonniere ideas for a retro or vintage themed wedding.
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Pink and Brown Wedding DrinksAlcoholic and non-alcoholic drink ideas for your pink and brown wedding reception.
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Lindsay Lohan Sentenced to 90 Days in JailLindsay Lohan to serve 90 days in jail for violating probation.
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Where to Buy Retro Style Wedding InvitationsIf you are having a retro wedding and are looking for a wedding invitation to reflect the decade that you have chosen, hopefully this guide will help you in your search.
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DIY Wedding Card Box for a Retro Themed WeddingHaving a card box or money box at your wedding can be a great way to keep all of your cards/money together to make they don't get lost in the shuffle. This is a guide to making a wedding card box for your retro or vintage themed wedding.
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How to Start and Maintain a Rooftop GardenThis is a guide to growing a roof garden and how to care for it.
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Wedding Reception Table Ideas for an Orange WeddingThis is a guide to the best reception table decoration ideas for an orange wedding.
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SuicideGirls Must Die! a Movie Review (2010)A review of SuicideGirls Must Die! 15 Suicide Girls models in an unscripted "reality horror movie" in a cabin in the woods of Maine.
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Move Over Huggies Jean Diapers, Pampers by Cynthia Rowley Are Coming to Town!It's the summer of visually appealing disposable diaper wars. Pampers vs. Huggies when we all should be considering using cloth diapers instead anyway.
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Megan Fox and Brian Green Surprising Hawaiian WeddingAfter one failed engagement, Megan Fox and Brian Green show that the second time around is the charm by sneaking off to Hawaii to get married.
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Sandra Bullock and Jesse James Divorce is FinalizedOnly two months after filing for divorce, Sandra Bullock's marriage to Jesse James is officially over.
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DIY Distressed T-Shirt: How to Imitate the Infamous $1,625 Balmain Slashed Army T-ShirtWhen I heard the uproar about the Balmain slashed Army t-shirt, I decided to try the trashion fashion project out on an old t-shirt (not even olive green) to see if I could do $1,625 worth of beautiful damage to my $3 repurposed t-shirt.
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Top 5 Indie Bouquet and Boutonniere IdeasTop 5 ideas for indie wedding bridal bouquets and top 5 ideas for indie wedding boutonnieres, prices, where to buy them, and/or how to make them yourself.
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Vegas Style Bouquet and Boutonniere IdeasTop five Vegas themed wedding bridal bouquets and top five Vegas themed wedding boutonnieres. Where to buy them or how to save money and make them yourself.
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DIY Peacock Feather Bridal BouquetA do-it-yourself guide on how to incorporate peacock feathers into your bridal bouquet.
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DIY Peacock Style Wedding BoutonniereThis is a very quick and simple do-it-yourself peacock style wedding boutonniere for your peacock feather themed wedding.
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How to Make Peacock Feather Flower Pot Wedding FavorsA couple of different DIY projects that involve flower pots as favors that fit in with a peacock feather themed wedding.
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Spring in Blacksburg, Virginia April 2010Signs of Spring around Blacksburg, Virginia and the Virginia Tech campus
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Top 10 Celebrity Sunglasses for 2010Take a look at this list of 10 amazing sunglasses styles from your favorite celebrities for 2010 and where you can buy them.
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Top Restaurants for a Romantic Evening in Blacksburg, VirginiaThree of my favorite romantic restaurants in Blacksburg whether you are on your first date or out with your spouse of many years. I tried to give you some variety with one Thai restaurant, one Italian restaurant, and one Cajun restaurant.
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Top 3 Bars in Blacksburg, VirginiaMy three favorite places to enjoy a cocktail in Blacksburg, Virginia.
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Westboro Baptist Church in Blacksburg, Virginia April 9, 2010Westboro Baptist Church came to Blacksburg, Virginia to demonstrate on behalf of the April 16 shootings and how we were "being punished by God". A couple camera phone pictures from the second location of their demonstration in downtown Blacksburg.
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DIY Damask Wedding InvitationsWhere to find free damask templates to create DIY damask wedding invitations for your wedding.
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Flowers from my Future Father in LawMy future father in law bought me this bouquet of flowers over the weekend and threw in some daffodils from his own garden.
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Flowers in Downtown Blacksburg, Virginia on April 5, 2010Some spring flower photographs I took on April 5, 2010 in downtown Blacksburg, Virginia.
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Tie Dyed OnesiesSome of the Onesies that my friend Daphne and I tie dyed for my baby boy that is due on April 21.
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Blue and White Tulips from my Baby ShowerPictures I took of the blue and white tulips used as decoration at my baby shower. They were so beautiful; I had to take pictures so they would last forever.
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Flowers on the Campus of Virginia Tech April 5, 2010Pictures I took of various flowers on the campus of Virginia Tech on April 5, 2010.
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Aphrodite in My BedMy pit-bull/hound/beagle mix puppy, Aphrodite, in bed with me on a lazy Sunday morning. Please let me know which photo is your favorite!
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How to Throw the Ultimate World Cup Watch PartyA guide to hosting your own amazing World Cup watch cup for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Top 3 Burger Joints in Blacksburg, VirginiaSometimes a fast food drive through burger just won't cut it. These are my three favorite locations in Blacksburg, Virginia to pick up a truly amazing burger.
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Top 3 Independent Coffee Shops in Blacksburg, VirginiaBlacksburg is a college town so there are few independent coffee shops left in the area; these are the best three independently owned coffee shops near the Virginia Tech campus.
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A Guide to Blacksburg, First-Hand Advice for New Students at Virginia TechComing to a whole new town where you don't know many people to attend college can be a little intimidating at first. This is a guide of some essential places in Blacksburg to try first and how to meet new people for new, incoming Virginia Tech students.
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Hiking Trail Review of Cascade Falls in Jefferson National Forest, Pembroke, VirginiaCascades is one of the most alluring hiking trails in southwestern Virginia. Located near Virginia Tech, this is a challenging, beautiful hike that is popular for a variety of skill levels and ages.
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Top 5 Flowers for a Spring WeddingA guide five great flowers for a spring wedding and a few ideas for flower arrangements that feature these flowers.
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Childbirth Preparation - Should I Enroll in Childbirth Classes?My friends argued against enrolling in childbirth education class to prepare for labor, but I decided to do it anyway. Why they were against it and why I'm glad I took the class.
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Cleaner, Easier Easter Egg Decorating Ideas for Children with Little to No Dye InvolvedDecorating Easter eggs, no dye needed. Easier clean up and you don't have to worry about your hands being dyed for weeks afterwards. Great Easter egg project ideas for children of any age.
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Photography Project Ideas and InspirationSome ideas for photographers for short and long term projects to keep their creative photography juices flowing.
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The Truth Isn't so Ugly | a Movie Review of The Ugly Truth (2009)The Ugly Truth is a romantic comedy that is witty, racy, and at times downright adorable. The cast is great and I laughed through the entire movie.
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Who is 67? | a Movie Review of Shutter Island (2010)A review of Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island based on Dennis Lehane's novel by the same name.
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How Much Weight Should I Gain During Pregnancy?The more weight you gain during pregnancy, the more you have to lose afterwards. This is a guide to how much weight you should expect to gain during pregnancy and how fast you should be gaining.
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12 Cheap Valentine's Date IdeasIdeas for a cheap Valentine's Day date that will be completely unforgettable. Avoid crowds and frustration and the cliche dinner and a movie bit.
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My Green BeerA St. Patrick's Day limerick about a girl and her green beer.
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50+ Photography Theme IdeasA list to get photographers inspired when they're not feeling very creative and themes to help give newbies some ideas for photography projects.
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Love and Other Disasters Movie ReviewAdorable romantic comedy starring Brittany Murphy... A group of friends who have one disaster after another when it comes to love and relationships.
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I Broke Up with Twitter... And I'm Not the Only One Calling it QuitsWhy I become a Twitter quitter and some celebrities who ditched the site as well.
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Fern Gully for a New Generation: A Review of Avatar in 3DIf you only go see one movie this year, make sure it is Avatar in 3D.
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Gretchen from Disney's Recess Halloween Costume GuideAll you need to know about how to dress up as Gretchen from Disney's Recess as your Halloween costume... Clothing, hair, and accessories.
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How to Dress Up as Ashley Spinelli from Disney's Recess for HalloweenAll you need to know about how to dress up as Spinelli from Disney's Recess as your Halloween costume... Clothing, hair, and accessories.
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Fashion Review: Elizabeth and James Fall 2009This is a review of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's Elizabeth and James clothing line for the fall 2009 collection.
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A Guide to Training Your Pet Rabbit to Use a Litter BoxLitter box training your pet rabbit can be a frustrating process. This is a guide to let you some methods and products that could help you get on the right track for house training your rabbit.
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Best of AC Content on Celebrity Halloween CostumesSome of the best articles on Associated Content to help you be an amazing celebrity look alike this Halloween.
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Best of AC Content on Disney Halloween CostumesGuide to the best AC content for Disney Halloween costumes including Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Alice in Wonderland, The Mad Hatter, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, Mr. Incredible, Wall-E, Hannah Montana, and the kids from High School Musical.
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Max from Where the Wild Things Are Halloween CostumeHow to create your own wolf suit pajamas like Max of Where the Wild Things Are and where to buy one custom made if you aren't in the do-it-yourself mood... Good for kids and for those of us who are still kids at heart.
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Celebrity Gossip Site Showdown: PerezHilton.Com Vs. WWTDD.ComWhich celebrity gossip site will come out ahead as Perez Hilton faces off against What Would Tyler Durden Do? See which site you should look to for your daily celebrity dirt.
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Tips for Hosting a Successful Wine and Cheese PartyA wine and cheese party can be a great way to get your friends together. Here are some tips to hosting a successful wine and cheese party including a bit about what to serve and decorations.
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How to Look Breathtaking in Your Wedding PhotosSix tips to help you look your absolute best in your wedding photos.
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A Movie Review of Sam Raimi's Drag Me to HellSam Raimi returns to the Evil Dead style of thriller movies with Drag Me to Hell, a supernatural horror film that is just as gross as it is scary.
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Designing Your Safe Haven: A Guide to Feng Shui Bedroom ColorsFeng shui is an ancient Chinese system to balance the energy flow of a room. In this article I will tell you some of the best Feng Shui colors to use in your bedroom to achieve a laid back, relaxing and soothing energy.
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Determining the Best Feng Shui Colors for Your Living RoomFeng Shui is an ancient Chinese system to balance the energy flow of a room. In this article I will tell you some of the best Feng Shui colors to use in your living room to achieve this positive energy.
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How to Get Out of Credit Card DebtHaving outstanding credit card debt for one or more credit cards hanging above your head can be a major cause of stress. This is a guide on how I dug myself out of a mountain of credit card debt.
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DIY Summer Wedding Favors: Make Your Own Summer Wedding FavorsWhat better way to save money on your wedding expenses and personalize your wedding favors than by making them yourself? A few DIY summer wedding favor ideas.
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DIY Summer Wedding BouquetsSave money on your summer wedding with these DIY summer wedding bouquet ideas.
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Top 5 Flowers for a Summer Wedding and How to Arrange ThemA guide to the best 5 flowers for a summer wedding, and a few ideas for summer wedding floral arrangements.
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DIY Summer Wedding PhotosWedding photography can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. By doing a bit of DIY wedding photography for your summer wedding, you can save that money to make your honeymoon even sweeter.
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Top 10 Celebrity Sunglasses for 2009Ten pairs of sunglasses that your favorite celebrities have been seen in this year, where to find these celebrity sunglasses, and 2009 sunglasses trends.
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Top 10 Interior Design BlogsI am currently in the process of buying a house so I find myself searching the internet for interior design ideas on a daily basis. I want to share with you some of my favorite interior design blogs that I have found in this process.
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Top 5 Websites for NASCAR FansIt is NASCAR season again and I want to share some of the best websites that are out there for NASCAR fans.
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Top 5 Top Chef Season 5 BlogsA guide to the best Top Chef Season 5 blogs to keep you informed and amused even between new episodes.
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Same Book..One day we'll both feel the same. Maybe we're already on the same page?
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WarmA very short love poem to warm your heart after a cold day... or just bad one.
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How to Celebrate an Anti-Valentine's DaySo you don't have a special someone to go out with for Valentine's Day? That doesn't mean that you can't have a good time or spend the night alone feeling sorry for yourself.
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How to Dress like Gossip Girl's Bad Girl Georgina SparksSince I am on a pretty tight budget and I'm sure you are as well, I will be giving you the low down on how to get Gossip Girl Georgina Sparks' look for less than what they shell out for her wardrobe on the show.
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White Debutante Dress: Where to Find This Dress OnlineFinding a white debutante dress can be a difficult task. I have listed five websites here that sell white debutante dresses to help you in your search.
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The 5 Best Stores for Debutante DressesChoosing a debutante dress can be a difficult task. I will start with my favorites and work my way down to the ones that have a smaller selection, but a better price.
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Halloween in Blacksburg, VirginiaHalloween around Blacksburg, Virginia
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Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils for FreeA collection of links and descriptions to some creative and classic pumpkin carving stencils available online for free.
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CascadesCreative Photography at Virginia Tech visited Cascades in Pembroke, VA for our first field trip. Here are some of my images from the trip.
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Where to Buy Eco-Friendly Christmas CardsThere are great options out there for eco-friendly Christmas cards. I want to share some of these options with you and hopefully you will be able to find one that you will use to help make your Christmas holiday a little greener.
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Tips for Starting a Pregnancy BlogSo you would like to start a pregnancy blog... I want to share some tips with you on starting your own pregnancy blog from where to host it to using your blog to make a profit.
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Mr. Incredible Halloween CostumeHow to put together your very own Mr. Incredible costume this Halloween.
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Tips for Painting Your Own Christmas CardsThere are beautiful Christmas cards available for purchase, but a fun and creative alternate to buying cards would be to send out personalized cards by painting your own. This is a cheap and easy activity that you can work on as a family.
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Outer Banks, North CarolinaThese are some photographs that were taken in the Outer Banks of North Carolina... My main focus was on lighthouses.
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Tips for Creating Corporate Christmas CardsChristmas is a few months down the road, but when you have a business to run, it is important to start thinking about your Christmas cards early.
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Baby Daughter Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Halloween CostumeShow your support for the Dallas Cowboys by dressing your daughter up as one of their iconic cheerleaders this Halloween. I'm going to present to you some quick, easy, and cheap ideas to put together this costume.
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Abby Cadabby Halloween CostumePersonally, I am creative and I think that even though buying a pre-made costume is easy, it is less unique and fun so I will go ahead and tell you parents how you could put your own Abby Cadabby Halloween costume together for your daughter.
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Coping with Over-Dramatic Teens and TweensSo you are a parent who is dealing with over-dramatic teens and tweens and are at you've had it? You need to know how to get this melodrama under control so you can regain your sanity.
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Child Executioner Halloween CostumeHalloween is right around the corner and perhaps your child has decided that they would like to dress up as an executioner this year. I would like to present these ideas for creating a children's executioner Halloween costume to help you along the way.
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Adult Executioner Halloween CostumeHalloween is right around the corner and it is time to pick out your costume. I want to present this guide of how to create your own executioner Halloween costume for cheap and it is extremely easy to put together as well.
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Fun Adult Halloween Party IdeasHopefully these tips will help you get organized and start to plan your Halloween festivities. Halloween is a great holiday to have fun with your friends, especially when you can all get dressed up and have a Halloween party!
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Sexy Bunny Halloween CostumeBeing a sexy bunny for Halloween this year can make you feel like the definition of beauty. Make sure you bring your confidence and personality and it will make your costume look that much better.
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How to Create an Infant Minnie Mouse Halloween CostumeHalloween is just around the bend and like most parents, I am sure that you are looking for a creative baby Halloween costume. Why not dress your little princess up as one of the most classic cartoon characters ever, Minnie Mouse.
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Halloween at Tiffany's - Costume Ideas Inspired by Breakfast at Tiffany'sShow your love for Tiffany & Co. Jewelry or Breakfast at Tiffany's this Halloween with one of these classy costumes.
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Top 10 Jewelry DesignersI do not like fancy jewelry; my heart is not won over by diamonds and strands of pearls. I love colors, I love variety, and I love artsy pieces. So without further ado, here are my top 10 favorite jewelry designers.
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Best AC Content on Halloween Costumes for College StudentsWhen you are in college, Halloween is just as much fun, if not more, than it was when you were a kid. You still get to dress up but in way better costumes, you get to party, and this now you can stay out as late as you want.
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Top 10 Wedding Photography BlogsThis is a guide to some of the best photojournalistic style photographer's blogs for photographers and brides alike.
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70s Style Halloween CostumesThe 70s are known for disco, glam rock, punk rock, Studio 54, afros, bell bottoms, leisure suits, and platform shoes. What about influential bands like Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Queen, and the Sex Pistols? One or more of these could fuel the inspiration for your 70s costume.
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How to Become Lauren or Audrina from The Hills for HalloweenSo you are a loyal fan of The Hills, maybe you even used to watch "Laguna Beach" back in the day... now you have decided that you simply MUST be one of the lovely ladies from The Hills for Halloween.
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Top 5 Fashion MagazinesI can't get enough of the glossy pages filled with beautiful images and how reading small chunks of their text makes me feel so much better about not finding the time to sit around and read an actual book.
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CNN Commemorates April 16 One Year Anniversary with More NegativityWith the one year anniversary of April 16 upon us, Blacksburg is outraged as CNN places accusations on Virginia Tech for a student's suicide.
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Chuck Palahniuk, Literary GeniusA commemorative piece about Chuck Palahniuk, his writing style, overcoming hardships, and the ultimate form of flattery-his influences on popular culture.
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My First Tattoo - A Cautionary TaleMy "free" tattoo ended up costing me over $300. I was 18 and some change when I went down to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with my friend Nichole for spring break.
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I Wasn't Asking for the World but that is Exactly What Silverstein Gave MeIf you like Fall Out Boy or Hawthorne Heights this is a definite must have for your CD collection.
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How Did I Manage to Live so Long Without White Pony?You need this album, it is amazing! I loved Deftones before I even knew what that they were who I was listening too.
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Don't Take it to the Grave, Share it with Your FriendsIf you liked Fall Out Boy's popular From Under the Cork Tree album, you will love Take This to Your Grave.
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Damian's ParadiseEven if you aren't a reggae person, you can still enjoy this album.
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The Myspace "Professional Photographer" PhenomenonThe Bottom Line: Do you have what it takes to be America's Next Myspace Professional Photographer?
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Review of Daewoo DVN8100N DVD PlayerIf you are looking for an excellent single disc DVD player for cheap, this is a great choice.
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Almost Decent Bathroom Reading Material: Review of Pizza Today MagazineDo not buy this magazine. Not only can you get it for free, but the articles are all available on their website.
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Use Curl Revive to Get Starlet HairPantene Pro-V Curl Revive will turn that nappy mess into glossy, starlet ringlets.
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Review of Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing LotionDramatically Different is a wonderful way to get rid of tightness in your skin caused by changes in the weather. Try a freebie before you pay the $20.
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Review of Clinique Happy Heart 1.7 Oz Perfumed SprayIf you are going to splurge on a department store perfume, this is the one to buy. Happy Heart smells wonderful on everyone.
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Here We Are Again, with Handguns for HeartsIf you don't have a problem buying an album that is only 50% good, go for it.
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Mmm, Magical CakeThis is a great album, with the substitution of three songs, it would be the ultimate Cake album. Great for helping that road rage problem we all secretly harbor.
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Mom Knows BestThis is a polar opposite of any roll you usually see Uma Thurman play.
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"Basic Principles, There Are None"If you are looking for a romantic comedy, I found this one to be quite charming.
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What's Your Power Animal?I feel like Thumbsucker is a movie that can truly be enjoyed by everyone.
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His Day Will ComeThe Omen is an amazing movie with an incredible cast. A must see if you like any kind of scary movie.
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Are You Sure You Want to Meet Your 14-Year-Old Online Girlfriend?This movie was amazing. I think that the women might enjoy it more than the men, but the men should go ahead and give it a shot too.
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Pocahontas Never Went to CollegeThis is your average college comedy. It is average and it is predictable, but it is also still funny.
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Review of Cyberhome DVD320 DVD PlayerIf you aren't worried about quality and are on a fixed budget, get it, but if you are looking for great picture quality, look elsewhere.
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Review of Eureka 431A Optima Bagless Upright VacuumIt works, is cute, cheap, light, fairly quiet, and easy to maneuver. A total must-have for the non-domestic among us.
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The Miracle that is the "O" Online Shopping StoreOverstock... Great prices, fast shipping, and an amazing selection.
