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Looking Back on 2007

Monday, 31 December 2007 11:38 A GMT-06

A little boy who shall remain completely anonymous gave me one of my biggest chuckles of the year.To set the stage: I had just gotten a totally cool new asymmetrical hair cut. It was pretty dramatic, to tell you the truth, and I lov

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Reading Resolutions for 2008

Sunday, 30 December 2007 6:46 A GMT-06

As time winds down for 2007, it's time for many of us to make New Year's resolutions, in hopes that the coming year will be even better than the last. Last year at about this time, I made my reading resolutions for 2007. Looking back over my

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Trivia Contest Winner

Friday, 28 December 2007 7:43 A GMT-06

Congratulations to xx. Her name was drawn at random from all of the correct entries in the trivia contest. She correctly guessed the answers we were looking for: Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26 this year. There are

Win Four Romance Novels

Monday, 24 December 2007 12:27 A GMT-06

Well, it's another Monday, which means another AAR After Hours trivia contest! This week, we have four romance novels to give away to one reader. One lucky winner will get a copy of Alison Kent's The Hearbreak Kid and All Tied Up, Eileen Wilk

I Have a Library Card

Sunday, 23 December 2007 6:47 A GMT-06

I have a library card! Well, to be perfectly honest, I've had one now for just about three months. My local library is a lovely place. It's rather small - all on one floor - but is filled with lots of books, DVDs, books on CD, and I&#

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The 2007 Hot List: Sandy's Version

Saturday, 22 December 2007 9:41 A GMT-06

So, my friend Sula and a few others others in blog land are gaga over Richard Armitage. I’ve seen North and South and I have to say that, while I find him attractive, he doesn’t send me into space the way he does my friend. H

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Trivia Contest Winner

Friday, 21 December 2007 8:51 A GMT-06

Congratulations to ________. Her name was drawn at random out of all of the correct entries in the contest. She guessed correctly the answer we were looking for: The song White Christmas was written for the move Holiday Inn

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Wow. (Make That Double Wow.) Lost Season Four Trailer.

Wednesday, 19 December 2007 1:56 P GMT-06

This looks better (make that far better) than most movies these days.A friend of mine who is a big Lost geek (well, a bigger Lost geek than me, anyway) says that she's read that the window has already passed for the writers' strike to s

Category: TV Sandy C.

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So Sweet!

Tuesday, 18 December 2007 2:26 P GMT-06

I've always loved James Taylor. His voice - and his music - have the most incredibly calming effect on me. His new CD and DVD combo package called One Man Band perfectly illustrates why. It features James on his acoustic g

Category: Music Sandy C.

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Win 3 women's fiction books

Monday, 17 December 2007 8:24 A GMT-06

Hi, it’s LeeB. yet again. Well, it's another Monday, which means another AAR After Hours trivia contest! This week, we have three women's fictions books. They are Dockside by Susan Wiggs, The Language of Sycamore

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Princess Loves the Trivia Contests!

Sunday, 16 December 2007 6:48 A GMT-06

I've been involved with the trivia contests here with Lee and Kate for the last few months. The three of us rotate responsibilities based on our schedules, interests, and so on. Well, the last two weeks I was in charge of the contests, meaning no

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I've Been Watching You Secretly Without You Knowing...

Saturday, 15 December 2007 8:22 A GMT-06

Submitted for your approval: Exhibit A in the "How Not to Ask a Woman Out" category.

Category: TV Sandy C.

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Trivia Contest Winner

Friday, 14 December 2007 5:38 A GMT-06

Congratulations to Sherry H. We drew her name at random out of all of the correct entries in the contest. Sherry H. guessed correctly the answers we were looking for: Julie Ortolon has a recipe on her website for Don't Tempt Me Br

Christmas Traditions

Thursday, 13 December 2007 4:58 P GMT-06

My mom collects traditions like other people collect take-out menus. She'll hear about something, read about something, learn about something and suddenly it will be integrated into our lives. Doesn't matter where it comes from, if she likes

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Jason Hawes Stops Threatened Presidential Assassination

Wednesday, 12 December 2007 1:34 P GMT-06

Seriously. According to this article in the Pitsburgh Post-Gazette published last January (and discovered while I was goofing around Wikipedia when I should have been working), ghost-hunting Jason contacted the FBI after he began receivin

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Plastic Surgery: When a Good Idea Goes Bad

Wednesday, 12 December 2007 8:58 A GMT-06

I'm all for a judicious nip/tuck if it makes anybody feel better about themselves. But surely the preoccupation with youth in Hollywood - which, of course, trickles down to the way you and I are judged in our daily lives. Check it out

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Julie Ortolon Interview and Weekly Trivia Contest

Monday, 10 December 2007 10:16 A GMT-06

It is yet another Monday and that means a new AAR After Hours trivia contest! In addition to providing a book and CD for our weekly contest, Julie Ortolon, author of the new release Unforgettable, was kind enough to answer a few questions, and may st

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Ghost Hunters International: The New Charisma-Free Show

Sunday, 9 December 2007 7:15 A GMT-06

Okay, this just seems way wrong-headed to me. Set to debut in January on SciFi, Ghost Hunters International will feature Donna LaCroix (!), Andy Andrews (!I), and Brian Harnois (!!I) ghost hunting throughout Europe.This is s-o-o-o not an idea f

Category: TV Sandy C. Paranormal

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The Best Season Ever?

Saturday, 8 December 2007 6:49 A GMT-06

Well, clearly I don't mean for television in general, what with the seeming end of Blood Ties. But, and I almost hesitate to write this, perhaps the best season ever for The Amazing Race? I've been a huge fan of TAR since the first seas

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Winner of This Week's Trivia Contest

Friday, 7 December 2007 6:18 A GMT-06

Congratulations to Jenny C. We drew her name at random out of all of the correct entries in the contest. Jenny C. guessed correctly the answers we were looking for: On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland and George VI was the Ki

Blood Ties News (And It Isn't Good)

Thursday, 6 December 2007 6:28 P GMT-06

Looks like anybody looking for a Henry fix will have to get a few last licks online only. Lifetime (you know, the crappy home of women-in-peril or I-want-my-kids-back movies that you thought for a moment might actually be better than that becau

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Hey, Family Guy: Pay the Man!

Thursday, 6 December 2007 4:21 P GMT-06

If you're over 35 or so, chances are you remember Art Metrano and his "amazing" magic. And when you saw the Family Guy homage, you know it was...well, a tribute to the great Metrano.Turns out Art Metrano didn't get paid.

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Sweeney Todd: Color Me Relieved

Tuesday, 4 December 2007 3:31 P GMT-06

Anybody who reads my blogs - or my reviews - knows that I'm not one for superfluous words. In fact, gasbags give me...well, gas.So, considering that there has never been a more brilliantly realized book of a musical than the fantastically m

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