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Saturday Read: My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult
I know, I know. I’m a little bit slow on the uptake. “My Sister’s Keeper” by Jodi Picoult (Editor’s Note: best. author. ever) has been a favorite read for a couple years now, and despite hearing nothing but good things, it never really interested me. Being a bookstore employee, you develop a bit of a superiority complex and when a book becomes “mainstream” you turn your nose at it.
Candy Dish: Leann Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Reunite
• Because they did such a good job convincing us before…
• Will all this practice really help Heidi Montag?
• Glamour magazine celebrates real women.
• Japanese TV is…interesting.
• Don’t eff with Oprah, people.
• Billy Ray likes Miley’s pole dancin’ ways.

Weekly Wrap Up: Let’s Go Back To School!!
Well, its that time of year again. Time to say goodbye to friends, your tan, and most importantly, those flip flops, as summer is coming to a close. Not sure where it went? Either are we. But it’s time to get back into the college groove nonetheless. And well, that’s exactly what this week prepared us (and got us totally excited) for.
Be Cool (and Employable) – Stay In School
God, am I lucky to still be in college. And no, I’m not just talking about the amazing carefree, party animal, parent-less lifestyle of mine (life literally does not. get. better). I’m talking about the luxury of not having to deal with the real world in a currently not-so-great world.
Single. And Not Getting Any
I’ve never thought it was wrong to have sex without being in a relationship. Look, this isn’t the 1950’s anymore; you don’t need someone’s letterman jacket before you crawl into the backseat of his Mustang. And while I’d never consider sleeping with seven anonymous strangers in a night, I will admit there are some (okay, a BILLION) gray areas between anonymity and monogamy.
What Doesn’t Cause Cancer?!
Cancer. The word alone gives me the heebie jeebies. It’s a scary disease that somehow touches all of our lives, especially nowadays when it seems like everything causes this deadly disease. Yes, we already know that smoking causes cancer; even if you ignore the doctors, it literally says so on the pack. And tanning is pretty stupid too. Fine, we get it.
The Budget Stylista: Stock Up On Denim
Credit it to the bad economy or credit it to the fashion gods wanting everyone to look GOOD in their denim (please no muffin tops thankyouvermuch), but right now the hottest trends in jeans are on sale sale sale sale SALE! 20% off here, $19.00 jeans there — and they’re cute!

WTF: PETA Hates Fat People
Because the best way to align people to your cause is by totally alienating a large portion of the population.
Eff you, PETA. I’m going to eat a big, juicy burger just to spite you.
Celebretard Showdown: Christian Bale vs. Jeremy Piven
Everyone has heard Christian Bale’s ridiculous outburst on the set of Terminator. As a method actor, he can get pretty intense. I actually respect the lengths he goes through to get into character. However, I’m pretty sure other actors have managed to get into character without blowing up any time someone distracts them. Except maybe Jeremy Piven.
The CC Weekly Weigh In: Our Worst Nightmares
A few weeks ago, I asked one of my boys what guys were most afraid of in the bedroom. For him it was knockin’ a girl up. For me it was weird farty noises. Needless to say, I felt a bit shallow. I mean, shouldn’t I be the one fearing a bun in the oven? And shouldn’t he just be scared of skid marks in his boxer shorts?
Candy Dish: Twilight Will Make You Feel Good
• Those Twilight people are really selling out.
• The worst celebrity plastic surgery.
• The 80s are back in a major way.
• Lady Gaga “tones it down” in Israel.
• Heidi Klum is done having kids.
• Australia does plus-size fashion. Well.
Project Runway Rundown: Freaks and… Lohan?
Of course, before we got to meet the new designers in the main event, we had a little taste of some of our favorite designers from previous seasons in the Project Runway All-Star Challenge. I was more than happy to spend two hours with Chris March, Santino Rice, Daniel Vosovic, among others, but after seeing the snooze-fest of a cast that is season 6, I wish I hadn’t been teased…
Duke It Out: The First-Semester Boyfriend
There’s all kinds of advice out there about your freshman year, but more than what classes to take or how I should bring my own Solo cup to parties, the the biggest piece of advice I heard back then was “don’t get a boyfriend right away, play the field.” Of course, being the serial monogamist that I am, I didn’t listen. And got a boyf faster than most students unpacked their boxes.
Candy Dish: Lindsay Lohan Is Talkin’ Funny
• Didn’t you know Lindsay Lohan was British?
• This might be worse than PDA.
• Keira Knightley gets booby for Chanel.
• Finish your summer in fabulous style.
• Tyra Banks wants to buy your love.
• Jon Stewart is totally crushing on Tim Gunn.
What He Really Thinks Of Your… Bleached Denim
Fall is rapidly approaching and with it comes the excitement of Welcome Week, the thrill of meeting new people, and the resurgence of long denim. Normally, I’d welcome the chance to trade up my daisy dukes for a comfy pair of jeans, but this year something’s come up that’s made me reconsider.
Fashion Porn: Lingerie Orgy
The stepping stone to the perfect outfit is the right underwear. With the start of the school year rapidly approaching, it is time to purge your drawers of anything ill-fitting, stained or tattered. It may be hard to part with your favorite undergarments, but there are a million reasons why you should. Like the fact that no boy wants to see you in a pair of torn up undies, or that around 80% of women wear the wrong size bra.