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Fit Fridays HealthAndWellness

Two Marathons, One Major Goal

Two weeks ago, I received some pretty great news, and at the same time nerve wrecking news. I got accepted to run the 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. My plan for this year was to train and run the BMW 42nd Berlin Marathon, I had previously deferred my entry from last year to this […]

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DVD Tuesday

Selma, Lost River on Blu-ray and DVD Tuesday 5/5/15

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 What’s on Blu-ray/DVD Tuesday, May 5, 2015? Lost River “Lost River” is a dark fairy tale about love, family and the fight for survival in the face of danger. In the virtually abandoned city of Lost River, Billy (Christina Hendricks), a single mother of two, is led into a macabre underworld in her quest to […]

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Movies

Summer 2015 Movies To Look Forward To

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Ardor When fires sweep through the forest near their property along the Parana River, a tobacco-farming family goes on high alert. João suspects the fire is a result of slash-and-burn tactics by thugs intent on acquiring the farm he shares with his daughter, Vania, and her partner, Jara. Help arrives in the form of Kaí, […]

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Latino

City Year – Develop Leadership Skills While Helping Others

The alarming dropout rate for Hispanic students can be changed thanks to your collaboration with City Year, a program that not only benefits the students at risk but also those who become their mentors. City Year offers many benefits and you have until April 30th, to apply to become a candidate and take advantage of […]

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Movie Reviews

Unfriended in Theaters April 17, 2015

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In 1999, it was The Blair Witch Project. In 2009, it was Paranormal Activity. In 2015, a new film will revolutionize horror. Universal Pictures presents Unfriended. Directed by Levan Gabriadze and written by Nelson Greaves, Unfriended follows a group of high school teenagers haunted by the spirit of their dead friend on the one-year anniversary of her tragic suicide. […]

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Technology

The New and Powerful AMD FX APU – HP Envy Touchsmart Laptop

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If you are looking for a laptop that provides extreme performance, delivers exceptional gaming and entertainment experience, then look no further, the new AMD FX APU – HP Envy Touchsmart Laptop has it all. The HP Envy TouchSmart laptop has a 15.6” touch screen; multitasking has never been easier. The Quick AMD FX series processor […]

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Entertainment

Disney Store One-Day Savings and 28th Anniversary Celebration

DISNEY STORE CELEBRATES 28th ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL ONE-DAY SAVINGS Disney Store will celebrate its 28th anniversary on March 28, 2015 with special one-day savings online and in-store*. During the 28th anniversary celebration, each store will host a special opening ceremony, and the first 28 guests to make a purchase in each Store on Saturday, March […]

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Fit Fridays Giveaways/Contests

JD X PUMA Competition – Start The Hunt

Win two pairs of PUMA Trinomic XT1s JD Sports and PUMA have teamed up to bring you this friendly competition/treasure hunt in the following cities (London, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool and yes, NYC). The first hunt will start in London on March 18th. The hunt is pretty simple, starting today, follow the following twitter accounts and […]

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DVD Tuesday

The Boy Next Door on Blu-ray/DVD April 28, 2015

The Boy Next Door Lopez stars as Claire Peterson, a high-school literature teacher struggling to get back in the dating game after separating from her cheating husband while raising her adolescent son.  When handsome and charismatic 19-year-old Noah (Ryan Guzman, Step Up series, “Pretty Little Liars”) moves in next door, Claire has a moment of […]

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Beauty HealthAndWellness

IBSNY 2015 – A Recap

This week I took the time to go see the International Beauty Show at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC. The exhibit and shows were phenomenal. Many of the exhibitors and their models showed us some of the newest styles and cuts for the season. Also, some of their styles and techniques using their products. […]

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Fit Fridays HealthAndWellness

Nike Women’s Race Series 2015

The Run Nike Women Series is back and we are very excited for our Toronto friends in being a host city this year! Whether you are into running, new to running or an occasional runner, these run series are made just for you! Toronto isn’t the only city hosting a run this year. To all […]

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DVD Tuesday

Horrible Bosses 2 on Blu-ray/DVD Tuesday 2/24/15

Horrible Bosses 2 Endless laughter! This trio will have you laughing in tears. Dale was my favorite character, he was really something from start to finish. If you haven’t seen this one yet, pick up a copy and enjoy! Fed up with answering to higher-ups, Nick (Bateman), Dale (Day) and Kurt (Sudeikis) decide to become […]

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Technology

Xfinity TV Go – Loaded With More Content

Consumption of TV everywhere is growing at a brisk rate and demand is ever increasing among consumers looking for greater access to their favorite content anytime, anywhere. To this end, Comcast today announced that its Xfinity TV Go app and website has more than doubled its catalog of live streaming networks to more than 70 […]

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Beauty

Best Inexpensive, Liquid Eyeliner, Period.

NYC Liquid Eyeliner, it’s one of the best of the drug store’s liquid liner that people don’t brag enough about it. It has a long longevity-up to ten hours, tested on my oily eyelids – and dry matte just like a gel eyeliner which doesn’t flake. So far this is my go-to everyday, liquid eyeliner. […]

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Beauty

Painless Way To Groom Your Eyebrows

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I recently used this grooming tool Brow Trim & Shape by Ardell. It is actually a great way to get your eyebrows cleaned, especially since its painless. Usually I would go to get my eyebrows threaded or use tweezers, but after trying this product I am definitely going to be using this more often. Not […]

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Movie Reviews Movies

Fifty Shades of Grey – Really Brief Recap

Our movie correspondent, Liz, got the chance to attend a special screening of the most anticipated movie of 2015, Fifty Shades of Grey and this is what she had to say… If you really want to see a great movie with lots of excitement, nudity and with a great a story line, from beginning to […]

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Fit Fridays HealthAndWellness

Feel Energize with MammaChia Energy Beverages (Giveaway)

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Mamma Chia’s New Organic Clean Energy Drink Long days some times called for a boost. As a part of my healthy lifestyle, I try to limit the amount of caffeine and energy drinks I put in my body. Very rare will you see me drinking an energy drink. I love coffee though, especially the smell of […]

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DVD Tuesday

Get On Up, No Good Deed, The Guest on DVD Tuesday 1/6/15

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What’s on DVD Tuesday, January 6, 2015?! Get On Up A biographical drama following the story of James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, showing his rise from poverty to extreme success. It shows how he rose from an impoverished childhood to become a world famous and highly influential R&B musician with hits in the 1960s […]

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DVD Tuesday

The Judge Coming Soon on Blu-ray/DVD

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The Judge In “The Judge,” Downey stars as big city lawyer Hank Palmer, who returns to his childhood home where his estranged father, the town’s judge (Duvall), is suspected of murder. He sets out to discover the truth and along the way reconnects with the family he walked away from years before. The Judge – […]

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DVD Tuesday Giveaways/Contests

The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power (DVD Giveaway)

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The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power Join an exciting new chapter in the action-packed adventures of the legendary warrior, The Scorpion King! When the king of Norvania is assassinated, the evil heir to the throne frames Mathayus and sends an entire kingdom of soldiers after him.  Mathayus’ (Victor Webster) only allies are a mysterious […]