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The Lowdown | Dinosaur Gas Theory, Failed Sophisticated Bomb Plot, Psychopathic Brain Structure
May 11, 2012 8:00 am The LowdownGas from Dinosaurs Apparently Messed Up Their Atmosphere. . .A lot I think by now we all know a little something about the levels of methane gas that cows produce and release into the atmosphere every year, and how dangerous it is. Well, scientists have developed a new theory regarding our friends, the big gassy [...]
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Music | Groove with the Grove
May 10, 2012 6:26 pm MusicJohn, Greg, Jack, and Ryan. The names don’t sound like much, but these four guys manage to create some totally awesome songs that are funny, adorable, and incredibly catchy. They make up Ocean Grove, and when it comes to rocking, they prefer sticking with the basics: guitars, drums, and some bass, and they rock that [...]
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The Lowdown | Deadly Bacteria in Lab, Thomas and Mrs. Pruskin, Germany’s Economic Power
May 10, 2012 2:21 pm The LowdownStrain of Bacteria Kills Researcher in Lab Richard Din of California died at age 25 from possibly contracting an infection from the lab in which he worked. It has not yet been confirmed, but fellow researchers and professionals believe Din died from Neisseria meningitidis. This strain causes meningococcal disease, and is extremely deadly as it [...]
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Music | Why IM5 Gets 2 Stars at Best
May 9, 2012 9:00 am MusicBoy bands carry a certain level of nostalgia for the 20-somethings, which is probably why boy groups like The Wanted and One Direction are currently all the rage. It’s a classic formula: good-looking guys, each fitting a certain look, singing songs about loving girls for who they are and for all eternity. You can’t go [...]
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Style | How to Ombre Your Nails
May 9, 2012 9:00 am StyleOmbre hair might be slowly shedding itself from the lime light, but that doesn’t mean it’s not moving elsewhere. Get ready to pamper your nails with some trend-setting ombre color. To ombre your nails, one must acquire two color polishes that will mix well together and grab a top clear coat to give it that final [...]
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Music | Strange Clouds, Stranger Cameos
May 8, 2012 9:00 am MusicOriginating from Atlanta, B.o.B. has been making a name for himself since 2007 garnering comparisons to the eccentric, fabulous rap duo, Outkast. Now in 2012, the 23 year-old has brought us his sophomore album Strange Clouds. Filled with head-bobbing beats and mildly depressing lyrics reflecting on the rappers past pain and rise of fame. While [...]
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Risky Business? | Cosmo Mag + JCPenney
May 8, 2012 9:00 am StyleIt’s true: this fall, Cosmopolitan magazine is collaborating with JCPenney on a new fashion line. Strange? Just a smidge. According to reps, the line will feature apperal, lingerie, and accessories inspired by Cosmo. Unfortunately, this is all that’s been released. This Sandra Bullock-Jesse James duo is just one of the new ways JCPenney is attempting [...]
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A Flirty Summer Trend | The Bra Top
May 7, 2012 9:00 am StyleSeen on runways everywhere, the bra top is making splash this spring and in the upcoming summer. More sophisticated than it may sound, the bra top is most successfully paired with a long skirt, creating a look that’s both sexy and fashion forward. Earlier in April, Selena Gomez turned heads when she attended the Kid’s [...]
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Music | Not Your Grandparents’ Jazz
May 7, 2012 9:00 am MusicDustbowl Revival. The name pretty much says it all. This roots/jazz collective draws inspiration from the music of the 1930s and ’40s. We’re talking blues, jazz, hillbilly, and even a little swing and all mixed together into this weirdly enjoyable groove that makes you want to do the jitterbug. Or the two step. Either way, [...]
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Style | Italian Converse
May 6, 2012 9:00 am StyleIf you love Converse or haven’t rediscovered your love for sneaks, it’s not too late. Missoni has teamed up with Converse to provide a boutique form of converse that has never been seen before. Released this last week at Jeffrey, Fred Segal, and Aloha Rag in New York and Honolulu for $200 a pair. These [...]
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Music | Rock Out With Your Folk Out
May 5, 2012 9:00 am MusicModern pop music is great. It is fun, easy to dance to, and catchy as all hell. But sometimes it can be a bit much. That same beat that’s so great to dance to can start to pound in your head, but in a bad way, and you find yourself in need of something else—something [...]
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Style | Get Healthy & Metallic Nails
May 4, 2012 9:00 am StyleSkin tones, nudes, and pastels have been in & out of style when it comes to nails. It’s time to step things up for summer and flash your nails off while remaining glamorous and golden. Metallic shades of nail polish are the best that any beauty guru can offer when spring and summer trends are [...]
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