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Archive for July, 2009

Death to Crocs, Finally
Finally, a benefit of our failing economy! It turns out that the crocs franchise may not be around as long as we had feared. Instead of scrambling to keep up with (inexplicable) demand, they are now facing millions of dollars of debt and a surplus of really ugly shoes.
Girl Crush: Hayden Panettiere
Despite the fact that I have issues pronouncing her last name, I have a huge girl crush on Hayden Panettiere. Hayden has been around for awhile – starring in commercials at 11 months old, stealing the show at 11-years-old in Remember the Titans, and making appearances on The Guiding Light and One Life to Live – but my crush developed while watching her as Clare on Heroes, one of the kick-ass female leads.

You Might Be Crazy If…
Are you psychotic in relationships? Have your significant others ever called you a crazy bitch? Insane? Needy? Any of the above? Here’s some signs that you just might be:
The Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Reality (TV) Of Summer
Reality shows: you either love ‘em or hate ‘em. Personally, I never liked “reality” television, and this summer’s lineup of shows gives me even more of a reason to stay away. The networks really seem to be scraping the bottom of the barrel with some of this stuff. Here’s just a handful of the trainwreck reality shows that will be gracing our TVs this season:
The Emmy Awards: Validating My Laziness
Nominations for the 61st Emmy Awards were announced today and I’m excited. Not only do I have a degree of expertise in this particular area (I watch a LOT of TV), but I find that the Emmy Awards are even more bitchy than the Oscars…and that pleases me.
Makeup 101: Stop. Primer Time.
There’s always ways to make things better. Sprinkles make ice-cream better. A diamond ring makes an outfit better. Vodka makes…well anything better. But what if there was a simple way to make your daily makeup routine better without revamping your whole collection?
Candy Dish: The Spears Girls Can’t Hold a Man
• Jamie Lynn Spears is officially a single mom.
• The Emmy Nominations are out! Go, 30 Rock!
• Wanna find a boyfriend? Try these tips…
• Bethenny Frankel’s getting her own show!
• Watch out, ladies. Amy Winehouse is back on the market!
• In case you, too, want the strongest vajayjay.

Sexy Time: Demystifying Foreskin
Foreskin may be the only uncharted territory Americans have no desire to conquer. In our country, circumcision is common enough that a foreskin-free penis is the expectation, but elsewhere, that’s hardly the case. Though it remains the most common elective operation globally, the majority of men in the world don’t undergo it. Surprised?
Candy Dish: Is Jon Gosselin Engaged Already?
• At least she’s got a nice haircut, right?
• Is Beyonce overrated?
• This might be the best birthday gift ever.
• These sure beat the frat house bathroom.
• Bridget Jones is back!
• Tony Romo is single and ready to mingle.
Miss Manners: Dealing With Rude People
A big part of etiquette is knowing how to deal with rude people. Let’s face it, you can mind your manners all you want but there’ll always be that jerk that comes along and pushes you off the swing set anyway *cough-Ryan-M-from-first-grade-cough* So here are some quick guidelines of how to deal with the Ryans of this world:
“He’s Just Not That Into You” Ruined Me
I remember when my best friend handed me a well-worn copy of He’s Just Not That Into You. I had been dealing with a rather strange relationship involving a boy who loved to spoon and cuddle, but had zero interest in trying to jam his tongue down my throat.
These Harry Potter Pick Up Lines are Magical
If you’re planning on seeing Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince tonight, you’ll probably be standing in line for quite some time. Sucks, I know, but here’s a thought that might make waiting in line a bit more bearable: it’s a good time to pick up a guy!
Intern Diaries: Mid-Summer Evaluation
Last week, our managing editor (who essentially runs the production process – making sure layouts are updated and distributed, giving editors deadlines, leading weekly content meetings, etc.) emailed the entire staff and informed us that our “summer Fridays” would have to be put on hold.
Shopping Your Closet: Leggings
Fall merchandise will be arriving in stores over the next few weeks, and while it may be tempting to run out and get a whole new back to school wardrobe, don’t! Wait for sales to begin, and shop in your closet instead. One item that the majority of college girls have in their closets are leggings.
The 5 Questions We Ask Everyone: Sugar Ray
When I think back to my high school days, two things come to mind: the prison that was life before getting my license, and the freedom that came with driving out of my garage by myself that very first time. Listening to Sugar Ray. With the windows down. And flipping my parents the bird.
Bad Advice Men Get: Lies Women Tell
This article’s tag line is: “If she’s said any of these things to you, she’s lying.” Starting off with a gross generalization is never a good thing, but let’s take a look at what lies the boys at AskMen think we’ve been telling. All of us. Every time we speak.