For Profit Libraries: Help or Hindrance?


Updated 10/02/10 11:03 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 8 comments

For Profit Libraries: Help or Hindrance?

Savvy readers love local libraries, but what if that library went private? This is the reality that several public libraries in cities of California, Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas are facing because of the latest takeover by L.S.S.I., a private company. CEO Frank Pezzanite said the majority of libraries were "atrocious," because the high level of job security makes librarians complacent. If the Read more

Destress On Your Big Day: Yoga for Weddings


Updated 02/16/07 3:43 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Destress On Your Big Day: Yoga for Weddings

For all you bride-to be's out there, I just came upon this great website called Yoga For Weddings. Basically, it's a service that offers private yoga classes for brides, grooms, and their families, focusing on de-stressing and making strong connections. Real teachers will come to you, and give classes for the months leading up to your wedding, such as a Bride Class, Groom Class, Bride & Read more

Announcing the 2012 Grammy Award Winners


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Grammy Award Winners Full List 2012

The mood of the Grammy Awards was a bit somber this year in the wake of Whitney Houston's shocking death, but the show went on, and the statues were all handed out to the winners. Adele owned the night, picking up multiple awards, including those for record of the year, album of the year, and song of the year. Plenty of other folks received Grammys too, including Kanye West, The Foo Fighters, Read more

President Obama Shares a Spotify Mixtape


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President Obama's Spotify Playlist

Tech-savvy President Obama is known for his proficiency in navigating the world of social networks. Both the White House and president have been on Twitter for years. He recently joined Instagram (@barackobama) and held a post-State of the Union Hangout on Google+. The president's latest tech move is for the musically-minded; he (well, his reelection staff) released a 2012 campaign Spotify Read more

Long Hair: It's Not Just For Teenagers


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Beauty News For February 8, 2012

Yes, older women can have long hair — Stylelist 18 beauty myths way too many people believe — Real Simple Models are unionizing. In other news, protests are about to get uber fashionable — Styleite Soon, we'll all be buying our makeup from the backseats of cabs — Beauty High Surprisingly great makeup combinations — Glo Spring's big fashionista thing? Cookie Monster hair — Read more

Hang Out With the President Next Week on Google+


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President Obama State of the Union Google+ Online Hangout

Last night President Obama shared his State of the Union address and is now giving the American public their chance to chime in by taking questions on Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. EST in the first ever White House Google+ Hangout. Through Jan. 28 at midnight EST, submit your own questions on the state of the nation to the White House YouTube page and vote on those you find most important for the Read more

Michelle Obama, Laurene Powell Jobs, and Gabrielle Giffords Witness the State of the Union


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Laurene Powell Jobs at State of the Union

The first lady beamed in blue tonight during the State of the Union address. The president laid out his accomplishments and plans for the upcoming year to Congressional leaders and other VIPs, setting the stage for his reelection campaign. Michelle will be one of his strongest supporters in the political battle, but tonight she was joined by people most Americans, regardless of politics, can Read more

Bachelor Ben Attends Sundance, We Say Good Luck to Gabby, and Aussies Celebrate Australia Day


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Bachelor Ben Flajnik at Sundance

It was a week of celebrations and congrats, as China welcomed in the Year of the Dragon, Oscar nominations were announced, the land Down Under celebrated Australia Day, Hasty Pudding crowned its Woman of the Year, and Hollywood's finest hit Sundance and the Producers Guild Awards. It was also a busy week in the world of politics, with Obama's State of the Union speech, Gabby Giffords's last day Read more