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GiggleSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:00:00 PDT

I know Longs is just trying to make a name for itself with its cheeky slogan, but seriously: Anything? They might want to watch where they advertise.

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Two Best Friends Put It All Out on the Table(top)

PopSugarTV — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

A graphic designer and grade-school teacher by day, Sarah Wilkinson and Karis Van Noord are at the tabletop press by night. The two BFFs manage to find the perfect balance for their love of paper goodies (their budget) and most importantly their friendship. What began as creative workshops in their spare time turned into an unexpected journey. Applying the skills from their day jobs to their passion, they're handcrafting cards that make a statement in more ways than one.

Watch as Sarah and Karis find the perfect balance (while even having fun) and making people smile all along the way (get ready to giggle, girl).

Grey's Anatomy Rundown, "All You Need Is Love"

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:27:29 PST

It's Valentine's Day in Seattle, which means the doctors are scrambling to get their romantic plans together on this week's episode of Grey's Anatomy. Callie plans a special surprise for skeptical Arizona, while Mark tries to get out of babysitting duty so he can take Julia out on a date. Derek and Meredith, on the other hand, just need to find somewhere to go for a little, uh, "alone time."

On the other end of the spectrum, Lexie is having a "woe is me" moment as she pines for Mark, and Jackson and Karev are also left dateless. No one's in hotter water than Owen is, though: he and Cristina contemplate some big questions about the future of their relationship, and Teddy has some choice words for him when Owen tries to rekindle their friendship. Ready to break it all down? Just

Revenge Style Battle: Emily VanCamp and Ashley Madekwe Face Off

Hannah Weil — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:34:48 PST

We have a confession to make: we're seriously addicted to Revenge - partly because of the thrilling plot twists, Emily's take-no-prisoners approach to avenging her father, and in huge part because of the show's killer fashion. Both of the series's leads, Ashley Madekwe and Emily VanCamp, show off an enviable wardrobe of cocktail dresses, easy beach wear (it is the Hamptons after all!), and everyday looks we're dying to steal. So, we got to thinking about the actresses' style off screen. How do the style-setters' looks compare when they're not on camera? We dug through the archives and some of the ladies' most recent pics to put them head to head. Click through to see the Revenge girls face off in our latest style battle - then be sure to tell us whose fashion wins out.

Chick-a-Dee: A Smoke Detector For Design Fans

Elka Karl — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:47:17 PST

During the New York International Gift Fair this past weekend, bloggers nominated their favorite products, with Evan Orensten from CoolHunting naming the Chick-a-Dee his personal favorite. Designed by artist Louise van der Veld, the Chick-a-Dee smoke detector was developed through a Dutch design contest that aimed to raise raise public awareness of fire hazards in and around the home. Fifty designs were submitted, and the Chick-a-Dee smoke detector emerged as the winner thanks to its innovative, unique design and social relevance.

For design lovers, the Chick-a-Dee provides a smoke detector that's a joy to look at in your home - not a liability. And who can argue with a chirping, rather than beeping and screeching, smoke alarm? At the first sign of smoke, the Chick-a-Dee makes the chick-a-dee-dee call of the bird it's named after, with the call's volume increasing and turning into a loud dee-dee-dee sound if smoke thickens.The Chick-a-Dee comes with a battery with a one-and-a-half-year battery life and a three-year warranty.

You can buy one online for around $79 US, or wait until the product hits the virtual and real US shelves this month.

James Van Der Beek Has a Charitable Afternoon With Adorable Olivia

Allie Merriam — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:23:03 PDT

James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly stepped out in LA yesterday to attend the John Varvatos Stuart House Benefit with their baby daughter Olivia. The couple, who married last August in Israel, welcomed Olivia shortly afterward in September. The family has been busy jetting around the world to support James's career, but they're also settling into their West Coast routine as a trio. He's been busy with a variety of projects like a cameo in a Ke$ha video, and will make a return to the small screen with Don't Trust the B**** in Apt. 23. The new role came as a birthday present for James, who rang in his 34th last Tuesday with a vacation in Palm Springs.

Golden Globes Afterparty: Emily VanCamp

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:09:59 PST

Revenge's Emily VanCamp hit the InStyle afterparty in a sweet pink confection. She complemented her berry-hued halter frock with simple accessories - just a pair of delicate drop earrings and nude pumps, while hair was equally understated and pulled back off her face. Do you love Emily's party style?

Vote on all of our Golden Globe Awards polls here!

9 Popular Tax Breaks You Can No Longer Count on in 2012

Kiplinger — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:15:00 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy!

You’ll face a higher tax bill next spring if Congress doesn’t act to revive a series of tax breaks that expired Dec. 31, 2011. Among the breaks that Congress didn’t extend in all the Sturm und Drang over the payroll tax holiday are:

Alternative minimum tax patch

The AMT is a parallel tax system created more than 40 years ago to prevent excessive use of tax breaks by the very wealthy, ensuring they pay at least some tax. Taxpayers whose income exceeds the AMT exemption – in 2011, $48,450 for individuals and $74,450 for married couples filing jointly - must calculate both regular tax and AMT liability and pay the larger of the two amounts. But exemption levels have, at least tentatively, dropped to $33,750 for individuals and $45,000 for married couples filing jointly in 2012, which will expose 31 million taxpayers to the higher AMT this year, according to Tax Policy Center estimates.

Higher mass transportation benefit

This one's of particular interest to strap-hangers, van-riders, and other users of public transit. A 2009 federal stimulus provision raised the maximum an employee could receive for transit, tax-free, from $120 to $230. That matched the tax-free limit for parking. With the expiration of this break, the maximum for 2012 dropped to $125. Employees who’ve asked to have an amount higher than that withheld from their paycheck to cover their total commuting costs will see their net pay come down, as the difference is now taxed.

Read on for more.

SAG Awards Producer Kathy Connell Says Watching the Show Is "Like Being at a Private Party"

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:05:18 PST

The Screen Actors Guild Awards air this Sunday, and the folks behind the show are just as excited about the night as the A-list nominees are. I chatted with SAG Awards producer Kathy Connell about why this year's broadcast will be worth watching, how these particular awards are different, and why you should never refer to them as "SAGs."

BuzzSugar: What fun things do we have to look forward to on Sunday?
Kathy Connell: We have the best lineup of presenters that I am so amazingly proud of. Our lineup of presenters is staggering. And the highlight will be the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mary Tyler Moore that's being given by Dick Van Dyke.

Buzz: With all the award shows, what's different about the SAG Awards that would make people tune in?
KC: Well, because the actors are talking to each other. It's sort of like being at a private party. There are actors as far as the eye can see; when an actor gets on that stage, all they can see are other actors. You look down and see Meryl Streep's over here, and George Clooney's over there, and Brad Pitt's over there. It's pretty daunting when you hit that stage and you look down. I always warn, particularly the Life Achievement people, [that] when they hit that stage, it's going to become emotional, because as far as they can see, there are their peers acknowledging them. And that's true of every actor who wins our statue, which is known as "The Actor."

To find out what else Connell said about the show, just keep reading.

Link Time - Ke$ha and Dawson Join Forces

BuzzSugar — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:30:56 PST

Ke$ha enlists James Van Der Beek (and unicorns!) for her new video for "Blow" - Vulture
First listen: Glee's original songs! - TV Squad
Check out an exclusive clip of Joseph Gordon-Levitt's new movie - Moviefone
Is Supernatural getting too meta? - TV.com
Is this the actress who will play an older Renesmee in Breaking Dawn? - PopWatch
James Franco is locked in to play the Wizard of Oz - Flavorwire
James Franco and the Fighter to walk away with Oscars? Apparently it's in the stars - TrèsSugar
Community's Donald Glover raps about his junk - Movieline