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Religion and Relationships
Even if someone’s beliefs can’t be put under a specific religious category, everyone has their own opinion on how humans got here and how people should live their lives. All of these different views come together to make a unique world, but religious differences have the potential to hurt or even end a relationship.
Saturday Read: Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey
My small, Canadian town is experiencing a bit of a heat wave. Albeit, heat wave for us means 30 C (86 F for all you Americans!), but still. During the day, it’s great; I get to play outside and work on my ever-increasing tan. However, at night, it’s gross. My house doesn’t have air conditioning so I’m trapped in a hot, muggy box.

The Weekly Wrap Up: Is It Time For School Yet?
School is slowly creeping up and I’m planning on enjoying every single weekend until I’m back on library lockdown. This week has been full of stupid back to school stuff. Well, most of it was stupid.
Need a New Computer? Let’s Review Some..
Is your computer making that weird noise that sounds like it’s about to blow up mid-Facebook wall post? Does it totally burn your legs when you have it on your lap? Maybe it just totally sucks?
If so, it might be time to start a-lookin’ for another. And with school starting right around the corner, what better time to begin the search?
Single. And Walking Down the Aisle.
I thought I would be at least 25 before this became an issue. I’m a bridesmaid. Yes, blah blah, happy occasion, etc, etc. But let’s get down to the nitty gritty. First, I have to lose enough weight that the size 4 dress I ordered actually fits (I got a little overzealous after my skinny pants fit.)
F**k Ed Hardy
Christian Audigier, the man who brought us overpriced trucker hats in 2001, is now ruining the world once again with his latest line, Don Ed Hardy. Obvi you know about this stuff, seeing as everyone from Paris Hilton to Lil Jon to the players of Inter Milan (an Italian soccer team) sport the stuff.
And I have to say: I really effing hate Ed Hardy.
Budget Stylista: You Don’t Need The BF To Rock The BF Blazer
If it’s one thing I love for fall, it’s the boyfriend blazer. (Note: not the boyfriend…cuz I don’t got one.) Sure, cardigans are great, but sometimes you don’t want to look like your MOM. This season’s boyfriend blazer is a great option for those August-October months when it’s chilly out at night, but you don’t want to be schvitzing in a heavier sweater or coat.

WTF Friday: It’s a Freaking Candy Bra!
What the eff is this? Why would someone make this video? Why would this guy make this video?
And why can’t I get this song out of my head?

Don’t you just love it?
I Want My Fall TV Lineup, Dammit!
While flipping through the channels last night during primetime, I discovered the real reason why our favorite shows go off the air during the summer: to make way for the sh*tshow that is summer television, which leaves us begging for The Office and House come September.
The CC Weekly Weigh In: We Want A Do-Over!
No matter how much we all love college, I know that everyone has that one thing they’d like to do-over. Being that we’re all heading back to campus in a few weeks (Oh wait, not me. Sigh.), I asked the CollegeCandy writers to share their do-over wish lists so no one else has to make the same mistakes we did.
Candy Dish: Michael Vick Is Back in the NFL
• Winning supersedes basic human decency in Philadelphia.
• In case you wanted to see Heidi Montag in Playboy...
• Online shopping just got even easier.
• So this is what the perfect pet looks like.
• Stewie Griffin is gay!?
• How do you buy the perfect jeans?
Duke It Out: Obama’s Healthcare Plan
The week the White House launched a website called Reality Check, obviously aimed at the younger “internet set” to voice its side of the story on Obama’s healthcare reform and answer some of the questions that have arisen. This is one of those issues that I’ve heard about all. over. the place. But the sad truth is, I haven’t been listening much, and either have a lot of other people…
The HP Back-To-School Bundle Special!
Is your laptop running at the same speed your grandma’s motor scooter at Wal-mart?
Or do you have one that’s about as heavy as carrying your BFF to class in your messenger bag?
I think it’s time for a new laptop, lady.