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Censored: Books Banned For Sexual Content


Updated 05/12/12 3:33 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 13 comments

E.L. James may have kicked off her Fifty Shades of Grey book tour in Miami, but don't expect to see the erotic book in every Florida library. Librarians in Florida, as well as Georgia and Wisconsin, took the series off the shelves for being semi-pornographic and not so well received by critics.

While book banning may sound like a throwback to Victorian times, censoring books continues to flourish in 21st-century schools and libraries. What's most surprising is a book can be removed from a curriculum, reading list, or school library with the complaint of just one parent. Violence, racial themes, and the occult are commonly cited reasons, but an even more popular one is sexual content. Check out these 11 books that have been removed from schools and libraries in the last two years, and tell us if you think there's ever a good reason to ban a book.

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Classy Ladies: 26 Actresses Who Are College Grads


Updated 05/11/12 7:24 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 5 comments

School's almost out for Summer. As kids enjoy sun-kissed freedom and new college grads look for jobs, these famous women may reminisce about their school days. While some of these women got their degrees before they hit it big, a chance to be normal is a common reason for celebs to put their careers aside and start college. What's not the norm? Graduating. Check out these 26 actresses who have.

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Celebrity Heartthrobs: Hotter Now or Then?


Updated 05/07/12 11:33 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 23 comments

Happy birthday, David Beckham! The steamy soccer player, underwear model, and family man turns 37 today! Some celebrity men — like David, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and McSteamy aka Patrick Dempsey — age like a fine wine, while others not so much. We've rounded up retro and new shots of some of Hollywood's hottest who have been in the spotlight for anywhere from a decade to several, to see how they've gone from boy wonder to mature man candy. So weigh in now: are these celebs hotter now or hotter then?

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When Flight Attendants Glammed It Up


Updated 05/02/12 12:11 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 7 comments

Exactly 60 years ago today (May 2, 1952), the de Havilland DH 106 Comet was officially introduced as the world's first production commercial jet airliner with its inaugural flight from London to Johannesburg. Soon after that landmark flight came the flight attendants of the '60s, who have had a resurgence in popularity thanks to last year's big drama Pam Am. Some consider this era the glory years of air travel, when service was still good and passengers weren't herded like cattle. Some would also call it a time when stewardesses (the retro name for flight attendant) were treated as sex objects who were supposed to wait on you hand and foot and possibly hint at . . . other services. For a time, there was even a policy that only unmarried women could fill the job. Let's take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly in this flight attendant flashback.

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10 Films That Teach Us About Online Dating


Updated 04/30/12 11:20 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 0 comments

Whether you're on eHarmony, Match.com, and OKCupid all at once or could never put a profile out there, one thing is for sure: online dating is here to stay. Meeting people on the Internet is so ingrained in our culture, we can barely remember a time before chat rooms. Each of these movies about finding love on the web offers a specific message we can take away. And no matter if you're a fan of online dating or the whole thing creeps you out, these 10 films are sure to entertain.

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Would Reading This in Public Embarrass You?


Updated 04/27/12 2:11 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 21 comments

If it surprised you that S&M romance novel Fifty Shades of Grey reached number one on the New York Times best-seller list, it shouldn't. The romance category is the most profitable in publishing. Even so, we judge books by covers and people by what they read. At best, they impress; at worst, they repel. Thank goodness for Kindles! Previously, we asked which reads you didn't want to be seen in public with. We rounded up the books, series, and genres that embarrass you on the train, in the air, and at the park. Now you can be the judge!


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Courtney and Ben Step Out in LA, Prince Harry Makes Everyone Laugh, and the First Lady Gardens With Girl Scouts


Updated 04/01/12 10:58 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 0 comments

This week was blooming with activities around the globe! Across the pond in Windsor, Prince Harry and some of our fave royals attended a Thanksgiving service for the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret. Back in the States, Courtney Robertson and The Bachelor Ben Flajnik stepped out for an event in LA, where we got to catch a glimpse of Courtney's huge rock. See that and more in the week in pictures!

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16 Lessons Learned From Strong Heroines


Updated 03/23/12 12:20 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 6 comments

Today Katniss Everdeen makes her debut on the big screen as the movie adaptation of the first book in Suzanne Collins's post-apocalyptic fantasy trilogy, The Hunger Games, hits theaters. At only 16, Katniss is one cutthroat heroine, but not by choice. Her deadly archery skills are her greatest asset in saving her own life and the lives of her loved ones in the game arena and beyond. And she's not alone; Katniss joins the ranks of some of the most kick-ass female characters to grace the pages of comic books and shine on the silver screen.

Each of these strong women is more than just a pretty face. With supernatural strength and street smarts, these strong characters represent female empowerment and the ability for a woman to be in charge of her own fate. Whether you're like Wonder Woman flying solo or you've got a solid group behind you like Jem & The Holograms, each of these heroines with an action-packed history has given us lessons to incorporate in our everyday lives. Now get ready to show your own demons who's boss!

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Relationship Advice From Irish Sayings


Updated 03/17/12 12:10 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 4 comments

Happy St. Patrick's Day! The Irish are known for their sayings. Most just seem like something to drink to, but these 10 sayings could apply to relationships and friendships. Some are even useful!

  • "There are fish in the sea better than have ever been caught."
  • "Where the tongue slips, it speaks the truth."
  • "Here's to me, and here's to you. And here's to love and laughter. I'll be true as long as you. And not one moment after."
  • "Who gossips with you will gossip of you."
  • "A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures."

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