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Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Scrapbooking on a budget: On becoming a 'scrapmiser': 2 of 17

When you enter the scrapbooking universe, it's easy to be seduced by all of the pretty (and expensive) goodies that decorate your creation: buttons, decorated paper, stickers, stencils, ribbons, stamps, and special cutting tools. Because we all want our scrapbook to be the prettiest and most personal, we naturally want to sp...
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Why take up scrapbooking as a hobby: 3 of 20

Some special moments can't be captured. For everything else there's scrapbooking. What makes scrapbooking so great? It's fun! Scrapbooking is a cool project for those of us who miss construction paper and crayons just a little too much. For you arts and crafts lovers, scrapbooking provides the perfect opportunity to play wit...
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Tips for maximizing your style on a budget: 10 of 45

Think that you can only get shoestring style from a shoestring budget? Think again! Maximizing your style is possible even on a tiny budget. Here are some practical suggestions: Before you run to the mall clutching your small wad of cash, think about what your style actually is, and what pieces you need to accomplish your lo...
Education > Graduate Studies How to choose an MBA program: 1 of 4

Applying to business school is a labor-intensive pain in the neck. Each school's application includes 3 to 4 essay questions on difficult topics. You can spend hundreds of dollars in Kaplan classes prepping for the GMAT, which takes several hours to complete. Interviews are often necessary and may require you to trek all ove...
Arts & Humanities > American Literature The controversy surrounding The Catcher in the Rye, by J. D. Salinger: 2 of 6

Holden Caufield, the smoking, cursing, prostitute-soliciting hero of "Catcher in the Rye," does not exactly inspire parental confidence. From the 60s all the way to the 80s J. D. Salinger's novel was the most censored title in both US schools and libraries. Parental groups and school officials have tried (sometimes successfu...
Entertainment > Movie Genres What does it say if you love scary movies?: 2 of 5

Don't be so quick to judge someone who likes scary movies. The horror genre is simply too rich and too diverse to attract just one type of person. So many different kinds of film qualify as scary movies. Here are just a few examples: zombie pics, gore porn (such as Saw and Hostel), campy Vincent Price classics, thrillers, mo...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Silence Of The Lambs (1991): 4 of 9

"You don't want Hannibal Lecter inside your head," warns FBI agent Jack Crawford to his trainee, Clarice Starling. Truer words were never spoken. Dr. Hannibal Lecter (brilliantly played by Anthony Hopkins) remains one of the most frightening villains in film. Part sophisticated gentleman, part ruthless cannibal, Lecter charm...
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Great ways to get started scrapbooking: 11 of 23

Thinking about creating your first scrapbook? You can spend as much or as little as you want to get started. However, before you drive to your nearest craft store, you should accomplish a few important tasks. First of all, figure out what you want to present in a scrapbook. Pull out the photos, concert tickets, playbills, po...
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Teen fashion: How to get Ashley Olsen's style for less: 2 of 4

Even though they're twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley have distinctly different styles. Mary-Kate has favored a bohemian, eclectic look while Ashley has opted for Hollywood glamour. Being a fashion traditionalist, I prefer Ashley's style; her fashion sense exudes sophistication. Luckily you can steal this style without busting you...
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Teen fashion: How to get Rachel Bilson's style for less: 2 of 4

Ever since her breakthrough role on "The OC," Rachel Bilson has wowed fans with her classic and youthful sense of fashion. From running errands to attending red carpet events, Rachel always looks pristine. Here are some tips on how you can capture her look without having to be on an A-lister's multimillion-dollar salary. Rac...