“Jersey Shore’s” Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola Dishes on Her Booming Beauty Business, Current Status with Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, and Life After the Shore

February 19, 2013
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What was your life like before auditioning for Jersey Shore? My life was as normal as could be before Jersey Shore.  I was going to college at William Paterson University, playing on their soccer team, and working at an eye doctor’s office.  I was always a beach girl and being down at the shore was […]

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“American Idol’s” Mariah Pulice: “I decided I wanted to share my story.”

February 17, 2013
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What was your life like before auditioning for American Idol? I was working at a restaurant. What year did you graduate high school? 2011. Why did you decide to audition for American Idol? I want to be honest.  I didn’t really want to.  My mom begged me, begged me and begged me for years, literally. […]

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The Legend of Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2013
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Legend has it that Valentine’s Day was named after a Christian priest, Valentine.  Around the year 270 A.D., Valentine helped countless couples secretly marry against the Emperor’s wishes. Because of this, the Emperor put Valentine in jail, and wanted him put to death.  In jail, Valentine had become friends with the jailer’s daughter who was […]

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Cupid’s Valentine’s Day Wish List: Gifts for the Valentine in Your Life

February 11, 2013
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Medium Fabric Heart $75 godiva.com   Heartbreaker Limited Edition V-Day Push- Up $49.50 victoriassecret.com   “I Love You” heart locket pendant $450 tiffany.com   “Marry Me” Train $1.20 itunes.com   Valentine’s Day Heart Drop Earrings $5.50 claires.com   Tristan and Isolde $12.99 bestbuy.com   Lace Trim Hipster Panty $9.50 victoriassecret.com   Very Valentine by Adriana […]

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Grab the Tissues, Girlfriends, and the Remote: Emme Readers are in for Romantic Ride

February 10, 2013
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Titanic 1997 Jack and Rose’s epic love makes Titanic Emme’s favorite Valentine’s Day movie. Leo, our hearts will go on!   Moonstruck 1987 Loretta Castorini has a big decision to make when her fiance, Johnny, visits Sicily to see his dying mother. You will laugh and cry with the big personalities of these Italian-American characters. […]

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Polish Up Your Valentine’s Day

February 6, 2013
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Mod About You opi.com   Looking for Love essie.com   Sweetheart Nail Polish sp3ctrum.com   Red Polishes butterlondon.com occmakeup.com inglotusa.com   Pink Polishes target.com butterlondon.com occmakeup.com inglotusa.com   Pale Polishes deborahlippmann.com target.com target.com butterlondon.com   Hearts and Tarts opi.com   lollipop essie.com   Shape of My Heart deborahlippmann.com   Pom Pom chinaglaze.com

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Emme Readers Share Their Real Life Love Stories

February 5, 2013
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We met in college.  As the years went by, I noticed that she was a compassionate, loving, loyal person.  These are all things I have always wanted in a significant other. -Shim I’m a fire fighter, so I teach CPR classes to businesses and schools.  I was teaching her office CPR, and the moment I […]

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This Valentine’s Day, Get a Massage with Mario Tricoci

February 4, 2013
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MARIO TRICOCI HAIR SALONS & DAY SPAS SUGGESTS THE GIFT OF MASSAGE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY  Announcing NEW MEN’S Massage and Massage Oil Candle with Purchase   This Valentine’s Day, just as Chicagoans are gearing up for a New Year with healthy resolutions, Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas suggests the gift of massage with […]

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Help me, Dr. Hughes! How do I ask out a guy?

February 3, 2013
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Disclaimer: The information presented in this website and the comments from Dr. Hughes are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological disorder. The information presented is not a substitute for medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment. You are advised to seek professional medical and psychological help as necessary. Hi, Dr. Hughes!  I’m a […]

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Fun and Fit Superbowl Snacks and Recipes

February 3, 2013
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Sticky Soy Chicken Wings Makes 12 wingettes, Serves 2 as an entree 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 garlic clove, peeled 1/2 tsp kosher salt 3 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 tbsp clover honey 2 tbsp soy sauce 3/4 tsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp chili oil 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 6 drumettes and 6 wingettes (see Notes), […]

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