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Writer's Strike & TV Withdrawal

So how about that writers strike? You know the reason why our favorite shows are currently in re-runs and why late night TV has this distinctive feeling of deja vu. Writers of the Daily Show created a special educational video on YouTube explaining their position Not The Daily Show, With Some Writer. You know what, I get it that the writers just want to get paid. I mean seriously, I can relate.

I'm giving them bonus points for altering Shakespeare's Richard III opening line to read, "Winter of our Dissed Content." Now that's just funny-smart at its finest.

But can't we all just get along? Why not give the writers a tiny percentage off ad sales? Who would that hurt, exactly? If you're like me suffering from withdrawal of your favorite shows (Moonlight, Chuck, Grey's etc.) then at least there is Netflix to rent great DVD's that are worthwhile . But why, oh, why do the talks keep "breaking down." And what does that mean, exactly?

Well, anyway if you really need mindless stimulation there is always: Smartest Yorkie Puppy Ever!
Or you know, TMZ.

Is Poetry a Dying Art?

General small press publishers rarely pull in the big bucks. Poetry small press publishers have it even harder. Yet for hundreds of years poetry has been a venue for people to express themselves on all life issues: from love to hate from despair to happiness. Some of the greatest works we know of are poems . . . Shakespeare’s sonnets, Edgar Allen Poe's works, as well as a few childhood fairytales.

Yet, when I saw this article on PBS: Seattle Poetry Publisher Finds Method to Adapt to Changing Cultural Times, I was sad because it reflects how this powerful literary device is struggling to stay afloat. Take a few moments to read what a few passionate poetry fans have been doing to help keep this literary field (and new authors) going.

L'Oreal Panoramic Curl Extreme Curl & Separating Mascara

I've was searching for it for months: the best mascara. After several failed relationships, this last one has become a success! Let me introduce you to L'Oreal Panoramic Curl Extreme Curl & Separating Mascara.

The applicator is shaped in a slight curve making it contour your lashes. With one sweep it coats lashes without clumping. It's okay to let go of the past, say farewell to your old dried out clumpy mascara and give Panoramic Curl the chance it deserves!

Fall TV Season

It's here! It's here! The fall TV season. Finally! So what's good and what's not? Keep reading to find out! Fan favorite Grey's Anatomy introduced Meredith’s sister, Burke is gone, and finally George is seeing the Goddess doctor that is Izzy. I have a feeling that this season will bring on the drama making Thursday nights at 9 pm sizzle.

ABC's Sunday night Desperate Housewives along Brothers and Sisters stepped right back into their quirky drama. So what's with the new neighbors on Wisteria Lane? Way to go Firefly's Nathan Fillion for landing a mysterious role! Hasn't Susan at all questioned who is her baby's daddy?

BeautyLoveSpirit Site Update!

Last weekend I made some visual changes to BeautyLoveSpirit. I've added a new banner and changed the color scheme. The posts featured on the site range from a variety of topics. Some of the more popular posts are: Max Factor's Sweepstakes , How to Purchase Used Textbooks from Half.com , my review of the Roswell TV Series , and Tim Gunn's new Bravo TV show.

Comments are welcome! Feel free to post a reply to the articles (old or new) or you can also e-mail me with your feedback! Most of all, I hope you add BeautyLoveSpirit.com to your bookmark list and come back to visit us often!

Go Army? or Go Home? Should the Army Recruit at College Events?

My community college occasionally holds events in the quad for students. Usually its a mix of loud music, free pizza and clubs seeking new members. Today, during the sports themed event one more thing stood out: the army. They set up a table and rock climbing wall. Bulked up Men in fatigues awaited their opportunity to draw in the college crowd.

Product Review: StumbleUpon a Social Networking Website

StumbleUpon is social networking site that enables users to review and add their favorite websites. With one click StumbleUpon provides a random website for you to visit.

To use this site you need to sign up and then download the toolbar. On DSL it takes about 3 minutes. Once downloaded you may need to restart your computer or re-load your browser to see the change take effect. There is also the option of hiding the stumble upon tool bar. To do this select "view" on top of your browser then "toolbars" on the drop-down menu, de-select "StumbleUpon toolbar."

Features include adding friends, viewing their favorites, searching by topic or keyword.

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style: New Bravo TV Show!

Bravo just premiered a new TV show with Project Runway's Tim Gunn called Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. At first glance this show appears to be "another makeover program" but upon deeper examination its so much more! Its about making a lifestyle transformation. The gist: fashion-challenged women aren't just provided new outfits they are re-styled and taught how to bring the best of themselves out. At first, Tim can be harsh calling one woman's clothes "slutty" to her face and others outfits a "disaster" but after a one-week process Tim and his assistant former model, Veronica Webb, help turn one fashion-challenged woman into a fashion maven!

For more information on time(s) that this show airs as well as bio's, blogs, message boards and fashion tips check out Tim Gunn's Guide to Style Bravo Website.   

DVD Review: Possession with Gwyneth Paltrow and Aaron Eckhart

Possession is 2002 DVD based on the book of the same title by author A. S. Byatt. It intertwines the present and the past melding two love stories and a quest for literary gold. An American in England Roland Michell (Aaron Eckhart) finds unsent letters by a (fictional) Victorian poet. He connects with Dr. Maud Bailey (Gwyneth Paltrow) to try and find answers to his questions, who was the poet writing to?

As more letters are unearthed Roland and Maud discover a hidden romance between two Victorian poets.

This movie is no action-adventure; it is a true story with believable characters and seamless transitions. The scenery is beautiful and the period clothes are magnificent. It's especially fantastic for those who enjoy movies/books like Pride and Prejudice and North & South. Extra's on DVD include director commentary.

MAX Factor's New Mascara Giveaway Sweepstakes

MAX Factor is holding a contest for a new product: Volume Couture Waterproof Mascara.  Hey, who knew mascara could be couture? If you enter the usual detailed contact info and answer questions regarding your makeup routine you could win one of 500 mascara's up for grabs.