Smokestacks Meet Thumper: Disney and the Environment


Updated 06/01/08 5:00 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 22 comments

Smokestacks Meet Thumper: Disney and the Environment

Chim chiminey, Chim chiminey, Chim chim cher-oo! Disney may have made the life of a chimney sweep seem like dancing on the rooftops, but some decades later we've learned smudgy, sooty coal is a filthy form of energy. Which is why the news that much of Europe may be returning to their old coal ways requires a huge spoonful of sugar. Italy is poised to increase its reliance on coal to 33 percent Read more

Buzz News Roundup, 12/5


Updated 12/06/07 3:27 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 5 comments

Buzz News Roundup, 12/5

The Hollywood Reporter has news that Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch, and James Franco have joined Sean Penn for the Harvey Milk biopic, Milk. The stage musical version of Mary Poppins will begin its U.S. tour in Chicago during the spring of 2009, writes Variety. Michael Urie of Ugly Betty will host a Miss America special on TLC starting in January; details are at The Futon Critic. E! Online has news Read more

Scary Poppins


Updated 10/30/07 6:40 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Scary Poppins

We posted this a loooong time ago, but Audreystar reminded us (just in time for Halloween) that with a little creative editing and scary music, even Mary Poppins can scare the bejeezus out of you. Read more

Lil Gift Guide: 5 Gorgeous Gifts Worthy of Your Indispensable Nanny


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Best Gifts For Nannies

Thank goodness for the modern Mary Poppins! A full-time nanny is an essential, treasured member of the family. She functions as mama's surrogate, tending to scraped knees and celebrating successes at school, so her gift will reflect her valued place within the family. Money may be standard holiday operating procedure for many families (one to two weeks of salary seems to be standard), but others Read more

Rachel Bilson Mixes Up Her Look and Talks Homebody Habits For Nylon


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Rachel Bilson Nylon Magazine Cover 2011

Rachel Bilson layered up for the cover of Nylon's November America issue. Rachel is known as well for her style as she is for her acting work, and the actress opened up about her fashion sense — and even shared the contents of her Chloe purse! — in the magazine. Rachel's currently starring in the CW series Hart of Dixie, but when she's not working, she admits to being quite the homebody. Read more

This Is Jane. She Wears Cute Clothes.


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OnSugar Blog Miss Poppins' Purse Finds Inspiration in Dick and Jane Books

We're suckers for literary references, particularly when it involves iconic childrens' books. Case in point: this adorable post from OnSugar blogger Miss Poppins' Purse! The "Dick and Jane" books of the 1950s will always hold a spot in my heart, as well as a place on my bookshelf. The one-sentence adventures of these two children helped American children learn to read such useful sentences as Read more