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Backstabbing pals moniker applies to stars, regular people
By Rachel Leibrock McClatchy Newspapers Keep your friends close — and your frenemies even closer. What's that?
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Whites not so bright?
Casually strolling down the drugstore dental-care aisle in search of teeth-whitening products is no small task for first-timers. First, you have to know which type of product you want — whitening strips?
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SN Style: Sneak a peek
Fashion is going bold for spring from the ground up — literally. The classic sneaker is getting a revamp in 2007, bringing bright colors and bold patterns to the feet of men of all ages. The fine-tuning is making the everyday pair of kicks a must-have accessory suitable for not only the court or classroom, but also a date or red carpet — as demonstrated by John Mayer's Grammy Awards look last week. Funky retailer Urban Outfitters sells a variety of eye-catching sneakers on both its Web site and at Grand River Avenue location.
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Experts examine compulsive shopping habits
Shopping for clothes, shoes and accessories about four times a week doesn't leave Lauren Drapes with money for food sometimes. But she doesn't mind. "I just buy basic necessities," the apparel and textile design freshman said.
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Students share beauty from within
It is said that true beauty comes from within. But at the end of the day, that "inner beauty" is still contained in a physical, flesh and blood package, and let's face it, that package needs some upkeep from time to time. The beauty industry is a universe devoted to "perfecting" the human form.
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Experts weigh in on common health, fitness myths
By Amy Bertrand McClatchy Newspapers Most fitness professionals have seen or heard it all.
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UVA, UVB rays both contribute to damage
Dear Dr. D, I am pasty white, and I'm planning on going to Florida for spring break.
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Famous Nike tennis shoe celebrates 25th anniversary in style
By Elizabeth Wellington McClatchy Newspapers Philadelphia (MCT) — Crisp.
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Online dating services grow in popularity, attract millions of singles internationally
Looking for love? Refuse to spend another Saturday night alone plotting revenge on happy exes? Type in "dating" in a Google search and behold the more than 201 million options available from advice to services that are forever changing the dating landscape. Dating is crossing over into the modern age — advertising in the vast expanse of the World Wide Web to bring people together in the name of true love, and there is something for everyone. Two of the largest services available are Match.com and eHarmony.com, and they are drawing in singles in droves. The appeal is obvious.
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Workout tape variety spices up dull exercise regime
Turn on the TV, but put down the Cheetos. The television, America's favorite distraction, can come in handy when trying to firm up or shed a few pounds. Another week closer to spring break, my trial membership to Powerhouse Gym had run out, leaving me to scrounge for new fitness techniques.
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Valentine's Day festivities categorize holiday just for couples
Candy hearts, flowers, chocolates, candles … yes, Valentine's Day — well, someone's, not mine. Time for let's-decorate-every-store-window-and-wear-red day.
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Animals provide window into how wild love can be with your mates
By Barbara Mahany McClatchy Newspapers It's practically Valentine's Day, people.
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SN Style: Dress Codes
As the infamous New York Fashion Week closes its curtains, the conclusion is clear — the dress is the must-have piece.
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'Be Mine' in Time for Valentine's
Does this situation sound familiar? It's the day before Valentine's Day, and you're still searching for the perfect present to steal your crush's heart.
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Dark chocolate packs healthy punch with antioxidants
Though it may be difficult to equate chocolate with fruits and vegetables, one element they do share is the beneficial antioxidant called flavonoids. Of all varieties of chocolate, dark chocolate is especially plentiful with this antioxidant, which helps the body resist damage caused by free radicals — or things that linger in the air, such as cigarette smoke that you breathe in during the day — said Peggy Apostolos, a registered dietitian at Ingham Regional Medical Center. It's also possible that flavonoids reduce cholesterol, promote cardiovascular health and lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. Dark chocolate is the healthiest because it contains the least amount of saturated fat and highest cocoa content, which is the source of flavonoids, Apostolos said, adding that the lighter the chocolate, the less flavonoids it has. "White chocolate usually has no flavonoids," she said.
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Intimacy not about sex but sensuality, caring
Dr. D, I've been seeing this girl since November, and it is my first serious relationship.
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Professionals discuss lost art of communication in technology age
Whether chatting on AIM, text messaging with cell phones, sending e-mails over the Web or wall-writing on Facebook.com, all of these futuristic methods of communication share one similar phenomenon: Screens are replacing human faces. "We (communicate) in so many different channels, we don't concentrate on a verbal channel anymore," said William Donohue, professor of communication.
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McDonald's to debut healthier fries
By John Schmeltzer McClatchy Newspapers MCT — While Wendy's, Taco Bell and KFC have announced a switch to new cooking oils free of heart-clogging trans fats, McDonald's Corp.
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With spring break nearing, columnist runs for results
Last week, I realized spring break was sneaking up on me. Fast. Sure, I had set the typical New Year's resolutions of losing weight, eating better, working out, blah blah blah.
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Scrapbooking hobby becomes industry
Nicole Fleming wanted to organize her high school pictures into a keepsake she could display at her graduation party. When the packaging junior decided to take all of her photos and fill the pages of a blank book, a new hobby was born — scrapbooking. Fleming didn't waste any time when it came to designing and creating her first book.