Tommie Nicole Boyd
Happy Freelance writer specializing in Television, Music, Fashion and Health and Fitness. Dabbles in Poetry every now and again.
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A Loss on 'The Voice' - Battle Rounds Week 3The Battle Rounds continue on "The Voice" as the coaches seek to build their teams for the live shows. Week three brings some stiff competition and fierce battles with the contestants pulling out all the stops. See who stayed and who went home.
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Game on with 'The Voice' - Battle Rounds Week 2It is Week 2 of the Battle Rounds on "The Voice" and the pressure is building. Which of your favorites made it to the live shows and who went home. Check out what happened here.
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'The Voice' Delivers a Knock-out - Battle Rounds Week 1NBC's "The Voice" is back and its time for the Battle Rounds. This is where the judges select members of their own teams to go up against each other with a chance to make it to the live shows. See what went down in Week 1 here.
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Cancer Saved MeBeing diagnosed with Kidney Cancer in 2001 was the worst thing that ever happened to me. Eleven years later after even more surgeries and struggles, I am still here, stronger and wiser, knowing that cancer saved me.
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'The Voice' Rolls On!Last Season NBC's "The Voice" brought a unique flavor to the reality singing competition forum and became an instant hit. Monday night it was back with a bang. Click here to see what happened.
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NOONOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the CDC and Prevention, One in four women has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime*. This poem was inspired by a dear friend who survived domestic violence and now sees brighter days.
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What Are Your Kids Really Doing Online?Social Networking has become quite prevalent in the last decade and your kids are the main ones affected. What are they doing online and how can you protect them without invading their privacy? -
A Girl's Guide to the NBA FinalsIf your man loves the NBA and you happen to not even know what that stands for, it could make you grow apart during the months of May and June when he is knee deep in Final action. Here are some tips to get you through and closer to your honey.
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90210 Sends a MessageThe season finale of the CW's 90210 tackeled the suicide issue last night when one of its popular characters felt she was better off dead. Read here to find out what happened and the message it sent.
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The Braxtons Hit Miami, While Sinbad and Family Hits the GymIt's Tuesday on WE and time for new episodes of my two new favorite reality series. Do all the Braxton girls make it back from Miami, does Sinbad go abandon his diet for cake? Check here to find out.
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WE TV is All About FamilyWeTV has brought two fresh new reality series to Cable Television that offer a whole lot of family and a whole lot of fun. Click here to check out why you should be watching WE TV.
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Sinbad Has "The Talk"Comedian Sinbad joined the Co-hosts of the talk on Monday afternoon for a whole lot of laughs and some scoop on his WE TV Reality series. Check out what the comedian has to say.
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American Idol: Missing Naima AdedapoEvery once in a while American Idol gets that one wild card person who turns the show on its ear, Naima Adedapo was that contestant. Read hear to see how this special young lady stood out from the crowd.
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Live to Dance Competition Heats Up!!!Paula Abdul's new reality dance show is heating up with the Semi-final routines. Who from the first group of six made it to the chance to win $500,000?? Find out here.
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More Than Just an Assignment - a Black History Month MemoirBlack History Month has always been my favorite month because it honors the accomplishmentsof Black America. Read here to see how a second grade scrapbook created my love and appreciation of those who came before me and future generations to come.
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Paula Abdul Returns to TV!It has been a while since Paula Abdul graced our TV screens. I have to admit, American Idol was lacking something without Paula. Have no fear, she is back with a new show on CBS called Live To Dance. So how is this new show? Click here for the details.
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Marcia Gay Harden Wreaks Havoc on Law and Order: SVU Season 12Law and Order: Special Victims Unit always manages to have fresh, gripping stories that keep you on the edge of your seat. My favorites are the guest star appearances. Marcia Gay Harden recently turned in one that just makes you want more.
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American IdolThe number one Nielsen Rated American Idol experienced a dip in ratings last year as it underwent dramatic changes. Now with the addition of J-Lo and Steven Tyler, the show is trying to reclaim its huge audience. Will it be enough?
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Help, I Fell Off My Diet!Let's face it, dieting and losing weight is hard. And if you are like me with a lot of weight to lose, you may sometimes fall off the wagon. Here are 10 steps to use if you want to get back on the diet train and keep on roaring.
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Fashion Week Ups the AnteSince 1943 there has never been a fashion show that was entirely dedicated to the plus size woman. On Wednesday, September 15, 2010 this all changed when the biggest and best full-figured models strutted their stuff in NYC's Fashion Week.
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"It's Still All About the Brigade" in the Big Brother 12 Season FinaleBig Brother Season 12 is over and Hayden Moss is the winner. Check out what happened on the final show and who was voted America's favorite house guest.
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Big Brother Season 12 Finale "Sizing Up the Competition"They did it. The Brigade has three members in the final three of Big Brother Season 12. Only two can go to the finals. Who will it be? Check here to see how the competitors are rated.
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"The Brigade Come to the End" on Big Brother Season 12 Ep 28Hayden, Lane and Enzo celebrate that they are in the final three and take a look back on the moments that made the season go round. Look back on one of the craziest and funniest seasons of Big Brother ever!
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It's Every Brigade Man for Himself on Big Brother Season 12 Ep 27The final three are aimed, ready and focused to make it to the last two standing. Everything is on the line in a Head of Household competition that will determine the game. Who wins?
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I Didn't See Big Brother Season 12 Ep 25Unfortunately because I live in the New York Area, I couldn't see Big Brother on Thursday because they ran the Jets game. To add insult to injury, this person was evicted from the house. Check here to find out.
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Lane Makes a Power Move and the Brigade Cracks Even More on Big Brother Season 12 Ep 24The final five are pulling out all the stops in a very boring episode that became really interesting in the final five minutes. Check here to final out what happened and who has the power now.
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The Brigade Alliance Crumbles on Big Brother Season 12 Ep 23Now you see it, now you don't. The former union of the four guys known as the Brigade Alliance continues to crumble right before our eyes. With Matt gone and only five people left, who was able to escape the eviction block. Find out here.
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep 22 "And Then There Were Five"There was a double eviction on Thursday night's episode of Big Brother and two people will not be winning $500,000. Can you guess who was evicted last night? Check here to see if you are right and get the lowdown on Episode 22.
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep 21 "The Jig is Up"Britney is HOH this week, but does she reap the rewards No, the poor thing is punished twice. Also Matt has been lying since day one and his sneaky ways are about to catch up with him. Find out how.
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Aaliyah - Nine Years Later and We Still Miss YouOn August 25, 2001 Aaliyah Dana Haughton and seven others were tragically killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas. This tragedy cut short a life that made an indelible mark on R&B music. Her music lives on, but nobody can fill the void. Here's why.
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep 20 "Trick or Treat"It is getting down to the wire on Big Brother and there are fewer and fewer people to evict each week. This is the time where alliances crumble and only the strong survive. Who escaped the block? Get the details here.
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep 19 "I'm Not Leaving You Big Dummy"Big Brother's live eviction was held on Thursday and the Diamond Power of Veto made the show that much more enjoyable. Who do you think was evicted?
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep 18 "Oh No She Didn't and Oh Yes He Did"Big Brother Episode 18 was soooooooooooooooooooo good last night. Did you see it? If not, check here to find out everything that happened.
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"Egos Inflate and Shadiness Surrounds" Big Brother Season 12 Ep 17With the Red-haired half of the showmance gone, who will take the HOH competition and rule the house for the week. Check here to find out who won and who was put up for eviction.
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep 16 "Ding Dong the Witch is Gone or is She?"No teaser here, Rachel is out of the house and Brendon vows revenge. Get all the details of what went down and how the saboteur is doing.
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep 15 "Oh, How the Mighty Have Fallen"It's a great week in Big Brother land because the two most hated people in the house are up for eviction. Can either Brendon or Rachel save themselves from being kicked out of the house? Check here to see what happened.
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep. 14 "The Saboteur is Back and Matt Gets a Diamond"Hip, Hip, Hooray!!! I am excited about the nominees for eviction this week and the fact that the Saboteur is back. Get all the latest Big Brother Season 12 happenings here.
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep 13 "A Showmance Ends"Kristen and Hayden are both on the block and one of them must go home. Which houseguest was sent packing and which one has a mate at home?
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Tensions Arise and the Showmances Align in Big Brother Season 12 Ep 12Kristen and Hayden are up for eviction and both want the power of veto. Do either of them win? And more importantly do they make a superpowered alliance with the other showmance. Find out here!
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep 11 "The Most Annoying Episode Ever"So Rachel wins HOH again and we are forced to hear and watch her for most of this episode. No secret that it was quite annoying. Check here to see who she puts up for eviction. You probably already know don't you?
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep 10 "The Pawn Goes Crazy"Big Brother history shows that when someone is placed as a pawn, they can pretty much bag their bags. Will Andrew's fate be different or can he escape eviction? And who wins HOH. Check out the latest on BB12 here.
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep 9 "Matt Makes a Big Mistake"Matt already put up Andrew and Kathy, but his main motive was to backdoor Brendon and make sure he went home. Did it work?
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep 7 "Model Behavior Gets the Boot"It is time for another eviction, Can you guess who went home?
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep. 6 "Tears, Punches and a Powerful Pawn"With the Britney and Monet alliance up for eviction, the girls are trying to make all kinds of deals to stay in the house. Did either of them win the Power of Veto to stay? Who is still in danger? Get the latest here.
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Five Things You Should Know Now About Big Brother Season 12!!If you are watching Big Brother Season 12 here are five things you need to know now.
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep. 5 "Fishsticks and Fruitcake"Rachel and her showmance Brendon are running the house this week and taking names. Its time to see who they decide to put up for eviction. Who do you think it will be? Check here to find out.
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep. 3 "It's Cinco De Mayonnaise"Brendon and Rachel are both up for eviction and the only thing that can save one of them is the power of veto. Who wins the Cinco de Mayo power of veto challenge?
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Big Brother Season 12 Ep. 4 "Saboteur Revealed and Sent Home"It's Live Eviction night and time for the house guests to decide between Annie or Rachel. Who will go and who wins HOH next?
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LeBron JamesLeBron James announced that he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat on live TV and set off a storm of angry Cleveland fans. James owes Cleveland nothing and I wish they would stop acting like he does.
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Big Brother Season 12The 12th Season CBS's Big Brother is up and running and the house guests are already up to the usual summer antics and then some. This group seems fun, athletic and quite sneaky so watch out its going to be a red hot season.
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Chris BrownSince pleading guilty to beating Rihanna in February 2009, Chris Brown has become one of the most hated musical artists. During a tribute to Michael Jackson, that all changed as he became overcome with emotion and tears. Should he be forgiven?
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Purple HaikuHere is a Haiku that describes the color purple.
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The Real Housewives on BravoThe Real Housewives of New York City and New Jersey are always entertaining to watch but recently the drama has become CRAZY. From nervous breakdowns to thugs at charity benefits these shows put the C in crazy.
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MonicaMonica has been making good music for years. Her recent chart-topping album proves once again that she is a cut above the rest. Her talent continues to excel in an industry where few stay and many go and has proven that pure talent beats gimmick any day.
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Michael JordanMichael Jordan is the best player to ever play the game of basketball. Check here for my one very special reason that this man is a Basketball God.
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Summer Shorts: The Best Shorts for Curvy WomenSummer is when you replace those dark and bulky winter clothes with something fun and light. For curvy girls, this used to be an issue size plus-sized clothes looked frumpy and old. Well, designers have finally caught up with fashion for the curvy girls.
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Mother's Day PoemMother's Day is for the wonderful, brilliant beings who brought us into this world. This short and sweet poem is dedicated to my mom and all the mothers of the world. Bravo!
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A Poem About Friendship, Strength and CancerRaw emotion drives this poem about 3 dear friends that I lost to cancer. Its about me celebrating another birthday and being sad that they are no longer here.
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5 Diet KillersThere are a lot of healthy ways to go about losing weight and there are also a lot of unhealthy ways. The unhealthy ways, may actually contribute to weight gain and completely murder your diet. Are you doing any of these diet killers?
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Graduation Day PoemWhether it was your kindergarten ceremony or even your high school or college graduation, you remember how great it felt to get in your cap and gown and celebrate your achievement. This poem is for you, graduate. Way to go. -
Top 10 Romance Movies for Memorial Day WeekendIf you love romance, then you can't miss the opportunity to watch these classic movies over Memorial Day weekend. Check out this list of movies that will make you laugh, cry, and holler at your television screen. Remember the times with these romances.
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Safelite RepairMy windshield was cracked in two places and I was upset. I called my insurance company and Safelite repair took care of everything. Check out how my panic turned into a pleasant experience.
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An Easter PoemAfter a long rough and cold winter, spring is in the air and Easter is finally here. Celebrate with this light-hearted ode to Easter.
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Monique - Top 10 Reasons to Love HerMonique has become a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. She is a mom, a wife, a comedienne, an actress, a talk show host and also a radio personality and that's not all. Here are the Top 10 Reasons to love Monique.
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Black History Month PoemFebruary is a very special month. It is the month of Valentine's Day, President's Day, my birthday and if there is a leap year, an extra day. February is also when Black History Month is celebrated. Here is an original poem for Black History Month.
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Valentine's Day PoemLove is in the air and the month of February brings all those special feelings front and center as the world celebrates Valentine's day. So break out your red sweaters and heart candles and celebrate love with this poem.
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Foods that Fuel Your WorkoutWhat you eat before your workout can determine how effective and how long your workout is. It is important to eat the right foods that fuel your exercise routine. Check out some foods that fire up your workout.
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Music's Top 5 Hottest Artists of 2009Who reigns supreme in Music this year? They range from old, to new to brilliantly talented and of course black (as in eyed peas). Check out the Hottest Artists of 2009.
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Online Dating: Friend or FoeIn today's society, it is getting more difficult to find someone special. While online dating is a great way to meet people, it can also have its pitfalls. Here are some tips to be safe and successful when dating online.
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What I Am Most Thankful for in 2009I am thankful for a lot of things this year. Here are the top 5 things for which I am most thankful.
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Law and Order SVU Season 11 HappeningsThe 11th season of Law and Order SVU is filled with drama, excitement and hot guest stars. Check out what's been going on with the show.
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Plus Sized Women Fashion and HistoryPlus Size woman have always been a part of society. In the early 20's and 50's these women were admired but Twiggy came along and made the slender frame the "in" thing. Now the plus size fashionable woman is back and better than ever.
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Living with HIV/AIDSMillions of people around the world are infected with HIV/AIDS. It has been identified as the number one killer in the world among women of reproductive age. I sat down with my cousin for an honest discussion on the disease. Check out what he had to say.
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My Favorite Chrstmas MemoryI have many fond memories of my childhood growing up in Virginia. One of those memories is extra special because it happened around Christmastime. This is a story about my favorite Christmas memory.
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A Turkey Love AffairThis original poem was simply inspired by my love of Turkey and the holidays that come with it. Enjoy and eat up!
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Top 10 Christmas MoviesChristmas movies put you in the mood for the very special holiday season. There are a special crop of movies that you should see each year for their uniqueness and entertaining qualities. Here is a list of those very special Top 10 Christmas Movies.
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Tips for Staying Mentally and Physically Healthy During the HolidaysThe holidays are a busy time for people and with all the parties, events and shopping it is very easy to neglect yourself. Here are a few tips to stay fresh and vibrant throughout the year's busiest season.
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Top 10 R&B Christmas SongsWith the holidays, comes a spirit of joy and laughter and a freeze in the air. What better way to warm your home, heart and soul than to listen to great R&B Christmas songs. Check out this Top 10 list of unforgettable R&B songs for the holiday season.
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Emergency Healthy Snacks 101Snacks come in all shapes, sizes and textures. Some are better than others. The best ones are those that are quick, tasty and healthy. Here are a few ideas for healthy snacks that won't kill your diet or your wallet.
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2009 Emmy Awards: Neil Patrick Harris was Gold at the EmmysThe 2009 Emmy Awards went down last night in Hollywood and there were pretty darn good. Here is a review of the show and its host.
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Why Kanye West Should Be Banned from All Award ShowsKanye West jumped onstage to interrupt Taylor Swifts acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday Night. Once again, West was rude and inappropriate but this time, he harmed a really sweet young lady who didn't deserve it. Enough is enough.
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90210 Episode 1 RecapThe new season of 90210 has started and it didn't take long for trouble to start. The series, which many thought might be cancelled after its first season is back with new storylines and a whole bunch of DRAMA. Check out what has happened so far.
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Yes, You Can Have Pasta on Your Diet: Here Are FivePasta is known for being a fattening comfort food. While that may be the case with certain pastas and the heavy sauces they come with, there are some brands that are better for your diet. Check out which brands are diet-worthy and tasty.
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Top 5 Health and Fitness MagazinesArthritis Today, Fitness Magazine, Women's Health, Men's Health and Prevention are five magazines that are packed from cover to cover with valuable health and fitness information. Check out why they are special. -
Kidney Cancer - My Story Part IMore than 50,000 of the new 1.3 million cancer cases that were diagnosed last year were kidney cancer. Kidney cancer just like any other type, does not discriminate, but there is hope and there are survivors. I am one of those survivors.
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Town Point Park in Downtown Norfolk, VirginiaTown Point Park recently underwent a complete renovation and added a new interactive fountain and dozens of new programs and activities for natives and tourists alike. The park will remain host to the most entertaining Festivals in the Hampton Roads.
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5 Super Foods for Weight LossWhile diet and exercise are the best ways to lose weight, many dieters have learned that eating certain foods can help aid in weight loss. Here is a list of 5 Super Foods that help in the weight loss process.
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The Housewives of Atlanta: Why Lisa and NeNe Are the Coolest ATL HousewivesThe second season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta is hilariously engaging. Bravon's Atlanta installment of the hit Housewives franchise is more outrageous than ever. So who are the coolest gals on this hot show? Why NeNe and Lisa of course.
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The Top 5 Greatest Female Athletes of All TimeThe top 5 greatest female athletes of all time was not an easy list to make. There are many competitive Female Athletes over a variety of sports and it was definitely hard to choose just five. And my five choices are... -
Arthritis is Such a PainArthritis pain affects millions of people. The pain can be minor or debilitating. There are things that you can do to prevent and treat arthritis. It doesn't have hurt to hurt forever.
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The New Season of Law and Order: SVUMariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni are back for the 11th season of Law and Order: SVU. Prison Break hottie Wentworth Miller is joining the cast along with fan favorite Stephanie March as ADA Alex Cabot.
