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Prom Planning for the Early Birds

2005-10-23T07:40:00.000-07:00

Prom Planning in the Hamptons, South Beach or Santa Monica Beach: Prom Dress, Prom Purse, Prom Dance & House Rental, Prom Hair, Limo, Tuxedo, Jewelry and more

Arrive to your prom in style: It’s a one-night wonder and magic!

Communion, prom, graduation, debbing and wedding are rites of passage for any woman. As the prom and wedding season is fast approaching, parents and young girls are willing to receive any sound advice they can get. Some event planners think that the earlier they can start preparing for this magical night, the more relaxed everybody will feel in the end. Who wants to put up with that much stress anyway?

Remember that prom night is the pinnacle of the whole high school experience. Many young women and men are known to have been saving for quite a few months for this event. In addition, they get their parents to willingly open their wallets. Some parents just know how important this event is in their daughter and son’s life. After all, if they did not have their own parents to lavish on them, they don’t want their own children to go without. By sheer joy, duty or guilt, some of these parents are willing to spend. They reason that is what their daughter wants to be happy. To get a head start, everybody must have a game plan. The key word is planning.

It must be noted that some school principals are known to cancel prom parties after learning of the exorbitant costs for hall or house rentals and other products. The parents who can afford it just pick up the bills that may run in the thousands of dollars.

No matter what, timing is everything. Some young women and their parents may start planning and shopping after the Christmas season is over. What they should buy first depends on whether they are going to be the party organizers or not. Most likely, they will want to go hunting for the perfect dress. Ah!, the perfect dress!

Here’s a list of tips and guidelines that PromDressesRock.comwill recommend to you to avoid any headache and last-minute mishaps.

Put away your worries and start thinking about the following items. Start thinking about department stores to hit, florists, limo companies, caterers and hair studios to contact.

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Great Quality Gemstones for Prom & Wedding Planners

2005-10-23T07:26:00.000-07:00

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Banned Dresses, Banned Music, Banned Junk Food

2005-10-21T19:25:00.000-07:00

To Cheeto, Snickers, Chips, Natcho,
Cheese, Candy and Soda

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I am saying farewell to a few companions I thought
Were out there to watch my back. I thought we were tight
Ever since I can remember, they were always around
Never once did I have the courage to question them
Their masters have been pushing them down my throat
Ever since I became interested in watching TV and cartoons
They made me salivate and summon the courage to ask
my parents to purchase them.
Without them seeing, I placed them in the shopping cart

I am saying farewell to you, tasty, zesty companions!
I am saying farewell to you because you made me stop
Eating and enjoying dinners with my parents
I am saying bye bye to you because you become too cheap
You are everywhere, at gas stations, vending machines at school
It's time for you to go to the ether world, the abyss
I am saying farewell because you were not true companions
You shoved your way into my life with large marketing tricks
And very deceitful ads that pop up and pop under on the TV and computer screens
I am saying farewell because you took advantage of my innocence
You abused me. You betrayed the trust I had in you. You only cared about profits

I am saying farewell because you started distancing yourself from me first
Over the years, I gained weight. You did not care about my silent suffering
You did not care about my health. You made me tune out my parents and their advice
You stole my early years of adolescence. You cared less about my shame
I dragged my unhealthy body everywhere I went. Never did you ask me to stop indulging!
You made me believe I was part of the "in crowd," the hip set when I had you in my hands
I am saying farewell because your bright neons and sleek bottles
Are just trompe-oeil, traps that will enslave my soul. You are so fake!
I want my freedom back. I want to be free from substances that destroy my fitness.

Bye bye Soda
Bye bye Snickers
Bye bye Cheeto
Bye bye Natcho
Bye bye Cheese
Bye bye Candy

Candy and Chocolate

I must say farewell even when I remember the good times
I must say farewell even when I remember
How nice Candy was to me when I was dejected and sad
Candy, I will never stop looking at you, but I won't touch you any longer
I will continue to savor the good times. Memories will last a long time
Candy and Chocolate, you both were fantastic friends
But I must get rid of you. You did not have the courage to tell me
How addictive you can be.

Farewell to you, beautiful and sweet Candy
Farewell to you, obsessive chocolate.
We must part ways. Go your separate ways
Farewell. Farewell. Farewell.

The author of these poems also writes speeches, eulogies, funny bytes and other commentaries. He writes for money.

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No Skimpy, Baggy Jeans, Retro Jerseys, Large T-shirts for NBA Players: David Stern's new Stern Edict

2005-10-20T18:54:00.000-07:00

Dress Code Professionalism: Like Prom Dress Code, NBA's new Dress Standards

NBA commissioner David Stern cares so much about the image of his product that he has to take actions. He cares about how his main product, playing basketball, is perceived out there. More importantly, he cares about the images of his players. This is why he wants them to shape up or ship out. Well, they may have to pay fines or get suspended.

Now the question is how to get guys, rich players who have grown accustomed to going to work in super large retro jerseys, baggy jeans, Grand-Canyon-size t-shirts to adopt the Business Casual look? Names of players that jump to mind are the likes of Shaq, Allen Iverson etc. Let's quickly say that Shaq usually wears his three-piece suit at some events.

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Nicollette Sheridan, Sarah Jessica Parker and Alicia Keys Have Shoes I would Like To Add To Wish List

2005-10-20T12:02:00.000-07:00

Which little girl does not want to grow up to have it all? Which one does not dream about the hot dresses and gowns, the hot shoes, beauty products, handbags, and hot wheels? Now being able to get all these and more has come true for these powerful Hollywood ladies. They become inspirational for many women who care about footwear fashion and a good lifestyle in particular. Alicia Keys's story is great. Sarah Jessica Parker has become a role model for many young women. She empowers them. Nicollette Sheridan is a classic lady. Now you may be asking where you can find these knock-off shoes. If you look well, you will be able to find shoes that satisfy you. The looks must be there. And the style and designs must meet your needs for the occasion. How about a pair of shoes for every occasion? Some say that women should have a pair of shoes for each dress and gown. I agree with their views.

Parents Are Shocked by Skimpy 2006 Prom Dresses: Knock-offs of the Skimpiest Award Dresses

2005-10-19T21:11:00.000-07:00

Parents and school principals are engaged in a fight to control the flow and influence of the pop culture. Their daughters want to wear dresses they would never want. Skimpy prom dresses face bans at the school. Principals who raise their little fingers against skimpy clothing get branded and face mouting criticism. What if there was a consensus on the prom dresses rules and guidelines?

The marriage of fashion and hip hop creates the pop culture which favors sensationalism, awe effects and just normal teenage angst and rebellion. Good riddance!

The MTV Music Video Awards show is the time to see and get seen. It's also the time when actresses wear the dresses and gowns designed by top designers. This year's show brought a lot of celebrities together to show their best acquisitions. Let's see who wore which dress at the show.

Ashlee simpson wore an all-black dress. Carmen Electra walked on the white carpet wearing an electric orange Cavalli gown. Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas could not stop showing off her beautiful back in a yellow and green dress. Who could miss Kelly Clarkson of "American Idol?"

Kelly Clarkson wore a vintage gold low-backed gown. Beyonce donned a Dolce silver sequined goddess gown. Nelly Furtado wore a skimpy yellow jersey dress designed by Ella Moss.

Paris Hilton was taken by the latin sensation designer Esteban Cortazar's ruby dress. As for Gwen Stefani, besides winning a $50,000 for a charity, she wore a cheetah-print outfit. Now the difference between her dress and that of actress Lindsay Lohan are the straps. Her figure was showing very well in the cheetah-print dress she donned for the evening.

British sensation, Joss Stone, donned a Gap long denim skirt with a peasant top. Hilary Duff wore a beaded flapper gown that was exceptionally right for the occasion. It was in great taste. Among the men, Mr Dapper, Usher had on all Bottega Veneta's powder-blue blazer, white slacks and open yellow shirt. Men are mixing up the colors creating a very good effect. Who else to think about? Jay-Z, Beyonce's man, wore a navy pinstriped suit. Rapper The Game donned a white cotton suit with red bandana tie draped over a tunic.

2006 Prom Do's and Dont's: School Principals Present Prom Dress Guidelines

2005-10-18T23:52:00.000-07:00

Most principals seem to want their students to behave, to avoid showing body piercing or tattoos. Guys should look neat. Even their mustaches should meet the school's guidelines. As for girls, they can wear spaghetti straps or strapless dresses. Our advice would be to know what your school's guidelines are before you start shopping for the dress.

Find Prom Dance Rules, Prom Dress Rules, Prom Dress Bans, Prom Gripe, Heated Discussion or Controversy

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The Red Dress

2005-10-16T11:44:00.000-07:00

Elegant Red Dress worn by Camilla, Princess of Wales.
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Technology, Music, Computers & Digital Media Weeks in Review

2005-10-14T22:08:00.000-07:00

Microsoft got tired of fighting with RealNetworks. What did Bill Gates do? He decided to settle with CEO Rob Glaser of RealNetworks. It's worth noting that Rob Glaser is a former Microsoftie, well, a former employee of Microsoft. Bill Gates was his boss. Talk about the rise of an employee from the low ranks and files, you have Glaser who now sits on some real dough. Microsoft's Windows Media Player was the archrival, the main foe of RealPlayer for many years. So now, one of the last major U.S. antitrust cases is closed.

What did Mr. Glaser get to change tone and face? He got the promise that RealNetworks and Microsoft can pool their resources together to go after a common foe, Steve Jobs's Apple Computer with all its profitable little gadgets. Glaser's company is now $460 million richer. It settles all antitrust disputes worldwide that RealNetworks had against Microsoft. Bill Gates's Microsoft had to cough over, fork over an additional $301 milion in cash and services.

Bill Gates wants peace. He is buying -no-settling his disputes with his rivals. The fight for the control of digital music and video players has just started. Apple appears to have the competitors in the dust of walkman, tape and traditional, portable music. With its iTunes store and large variety of iPods, Steve has saturated the market. Continue to read this article on Addyourad

Do You Know a Woman, Girlfriend Who Can't Conceive? She Can't Get Pregnant! Find Resources for her

2005-10-13T20:15:00.000-07:00

Ah! the joy of being a parent for the very first time! How about the joy of finding the right guy to create a family with? The young pretty thing got married. She has a nice job. So does the new husband or boyfriend. She waited a long time before deciding to have a baby. She forgot about the finite number of eggs women are born with. Her career was more important. Now that she wants to have a baby, she can't conceive. Such is the lot of many successful, and achieving women in the workplace. They are our friends, our confidentes.

Just like you, I have a few friends of mine who are in this situation. In front of their suffering, I had to act. The only way I could was to create a list of resources for them. I hope they can look for information on fertility clinics that may end up helping them get pregnant. The list of things that can go wrong are numerous, but the right fertility specialist or endocrinologist can make wonders. Women who thought they were sterile end up having their own children.

http://g-spotfertilitygold.blogspot.com provides a list of top-rated fertility clinics that have worked with women to correct their problems.

Let's help women get the job, the house, the right car and clothes, the great husband and the 1.1 children too!

From iPod to iPod Nano and Video iPod

2005-10-12T18:57:00.000-07:00

Apple's Steve Jobs unveiled Video iPod and a deal with ABC to provide content. Buyers of the video iPod can download hit shows such as Lost, Desperate Housewives the day after. For only $1.99, they can buy all these great programs. Apple's iMac, iPod Nano & Video iPod
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Silicon Valley Tech Businesses: Apple's new Video iPod

Video iPod
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Steve Jobs Added the Video Ipod to iPod Nano

2005-10-12T13:25:00.000-07:00

Apple has a game plan to control the music industry. Steve Jobs is not only happy to make tons of money on the iPod brand, he wants to stay on top. For a long time, consumers have been waiting for the video iPod. It is now a reality. Apple unveiled the Video iPod. There is already established content for it. Consumers can buy music videos for $1.99. ABC programs will show up on the Video iPod a day after. Subscription is the same amount. This resembles the comcast.net's The Fan, but Comcast does not have a portable device for it. ABC also has a contract with The Fan.

How much does it cost?

If you buy the 30 megabytes video iPod, it will cost only $299. Find out more about the video iPod at Apple's new releases

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The Last Breath

2005-10-12T07:06:00.000-07:00

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The Last Breath

The cries for help were barely audible. The children. The school children were trapped under tons of debris. They were trapped on their own seats. Their school became hell. No it was not supposed to be like this.

On top of the rubble walked crying parents. Without heavy equipment, they were removing rocks one by one. They were trying to dig their way to these kids. Their hearts were racing. They were dying inside knowing that their loved ones, their own children were trapped under these debris. Such was the race for life in the rescue efforts in Pakistan, India and specifically Kashmir.

The French and English rescuers arrived on the scene. They started helping out. A faint noise could be heard. They dug their way to a boy who was still alive. He was protected by an air pocket. They retrieved him and gave him to his waiting and anxious parents. As soon as they saw him, they called his name, climbed carefully from the rubble to embrace him. The rescuers could hear more noise coming out of the rubble. They knew that they had only seconds or minutes to reach these trapped kids.

The children were more likely alive after two days. They were waiting for help. They may have been waiting in air pockets. Getting to them was the hardest part. They may have done through this training many times. They may have practiced what was taught to them. But the 7.6 quake caused too much destruction to leave a space to get to them. More than 1,500 children were believed to be under this rubble. Elsewhere and everywhere, many other individuals, mothers, fathers, siblings were also trapped. They were trapped just like the Guatemalans were trapped alive under tons of debris or mudslides. There was no roof to climb to. It was not floodwater. The floodwaters appeared elsewhere.

Then, the rescuers started hearing less noise coming out of the rubble. 1, 500 children were still there the 3rd and 4th days. On the 5th day, numerous other children were rescued. They were miraculously in good shape. The others, injured or not, may still be in the same condition.

In the end, one by one, their cries stopped. Thousands of children and other survivors may have perished. They died for lack of access to them. They died waiting for help. They died because they could not do much to help themselves. They died and left grieving parents.

We, parents and witnesses of this tragedy, weep too. We cry over the mudslide victims of Guatemala. We weep over the losses of lives in India and Pakistan. Our tears will move us to action. We want to contribute to the relief efforts. Would you not try too?

2005-10-08T09:31:00.000-07:00

India, Pakistan, Kashmir region and Afganistan are rocked by 7.6 quake causing thousands of deaths and injuries. 16-story apartment complex is reduced to rubbles. Soldiers are helping to rescue survivors trapped by tons of debris. AFP, AP and other news agencies report that heads of state visit the affected areas. Continue to read about the development of the breaking news at VideoVideo Upscale Indian Clothing
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CMA's Chris Cagle is Duped: Cagleheads are mad: Women Who Pick Wrong Biological Father: Amber Frey & Chris Cagle's Lady Picked Wrong Guys

2005-10-06T08:15:00.000-07:00

Author of "Witness for the Prosecution of Scott Peterson," Amber Frey is being dragged to court by the guy who thought he was the father of her older daughter. Amber who will, for ever, be linked to wife and baby killer, Scott Peterson, has to explain herself to Mr. Anthony Flores in a Madera Courtroom soon. Mr. Flores who had been paying child support to Amber, was surprised to find out through DNA test that the other guy was the father of the little girl he thought was his. What a shock for any guy for that matter?

How common is women's cheating? Women who fool men into believing that they are the fathers of their baby are very common. They walk among us. They lead a normal life. The only thing is that they keep their secret. They may take it to their tombs with them. That's the old way of thinking. DNA testing is revealing the secrets. Women do want to have a father for their kids. At times, it's hard for them to know who is truly the biological father. Well, that's the trap they find themselves in when they were having simultaneous multiple relationships.

The drama will take a new twist in the Madera courtroom. Mr. Flores wants answers. He wants answers from the court system. He wants answers from Amber Frey who finds herself on the other side now. She is no longer the victim of Scott Peterson. She is not promoting "Witness for the Prosecution of Scott Peterson," the book that was made into a TV movie.

Guys, take some lessons from Tom and Katie Holmes. You have to be around your woman. Make sure you have an exclusive relationship. Keep all other guys out!

Now you can understand why Cagleheads, Chris Cagle's fans, are so furious about their artist's disappointment. Find out more...

Tom Cruise and Fiancee are Expecting: Cruise Control, Love & happiness

2005-10-06T00:03:00.000-07:00

Why give Demi Moore a hard time about her young husband? Tom Cruis has been doing it with his new sqeeze.

Hey, old and young can merge to form something beautiful!

The Honolulu Phenom, Michelle Wie, is ready to go pro and makes Millions

2005-10-05T23:42:00.000-07:00

Is she the female Tiger Woods? Well, not quite, but at least, she has the statistics to prove it. Even though she has not won any major tournament, agents and advertisers are taking a good bet on her. The good thing about her is that she has the range. She has the power shots. She knows how to handle the public. She is a pro at that. Tiger Woods has won various grand slams, masters and international tournaments.

No matter what, by the time she turns 16, she will become the world's highest paid female athlete.

Not a bad start at all! Hello High School!

A Prayer for Lindsay Lohan: Oh Lord, Protect Lindsay, Hounded by the Media!

2005-10-05T23:35:00.000-07:00

Oh Lord! Let thy hands be on this young woman! May she get to see your compassion and love!

Do you want to see the wrecked Mercedes Benz Lindsay survived the crash? Witnesses said that the airbags deployed. The Mercedes's security and safety systems may have saved these two young people's lives. Check the type of car she was driving at AutoRecalls

Cameras I would Like To Add to My Wish List: Good to have when traveling overseas

2005-10-05T23:07:00.000-07:00

What Do These Women Have in Common?

2005-10-04T21:56:00.000-07:00

Women who understand and change the face of business; they are pioneers

Yes, they all have money. What else? They have all done and acquired what every woman's heart desires. Money, power, comfort and freedom. Most importantly, they have a career that they are managing very well. They all love haute couture and great fashion. The common denominator is that all of them love to shop. Having enough money to shop for what you want is a sign of being in control. These women are not waiting for a man to take them shopping. They get up and go. They may tell their man to join them. Or they do without them. They have their girlfriends who shop with them. We, women, like shopping in group. There are times when we want this immediate feedback from our best friend. Oprah has Gayle with whom she shops. Shopping links all women. Guys, get some hints.

Wild Haloween Shoes, Boots, & Hair Piece!

2005-10-04T21:36:00.000-07:00

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Depending on your line of work, you will find these shoes and hats very appropriate. If you are into dressing to shock and please, you know what to buy now.

Lindsay Lohan Who Now Hangs Out with Paris Got into an Accident with Red Van

2005-10-04T20:00:00.000-07:00

Lindsay Lohan is safe!

Herbie and Freaky Friday Star Lindsay Lohan Hit a Red Van in her Mercedes Convertible. Her passenger and she are safe. Witnesses said that she was trying to run away from photographers after eating at the Beverly Hills Ivy restaurant. Not too long ago, she got into an accident when she was being chased. Is it bad karma? Or just a young woman who is being hounded by the photographers?

It's been reported that the the star and her companion ran out of the car to an antique store to escape photographers. Later on, she was taken in an ambulance to the local hospital. Are photographers biting the very hands that are feeding them? Where does personal space start? It seems that once you are out in the public, you are an open case. Are stars fast becoming a case of endengered species? Fans and admirers put them at their posts. It's quite a dance that these famous people have to dance.

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The Bra Specialist, Le Mystere, Bra Designers Want You To Be Comfortable: Can You Pick The Right Bra Size?

2005-10-02T18:46:00.000-07:00

How Comfortable Are You In Your Bra? Well-fitting Bras Give Women Relief & Pleasure

No, this is not about the joke on the Seinfeld Show. It's not about buying a bro for a bra. It's about talking about intimate lingerie that does not always fit well. According to bra specialists and lingerie experts, most women wear ill-fitted bras and they don't even know about it.

What do Oprah Winfrey and Nicole Kidman have in common? Besides the obvious bra both women wear, they can joke about bras that don't fit them. Appearing on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Nicole joked about how she was not comfortable in her bra and had to borrow her assistant's pair. Continue Reading

All Too Human: Kate Moss is facing Drug Charges

2005-10-01T20:15:00.000-07:00

Kate is losing money. Channel has decided to drop her. So has H&M, Europe's largest Fashion retailer. The supermodel has to do something to convince her parters that she is drug-free. By the end of October, she will no longer be the face of Coco Mademoiselle. Such a pity! I read that she checked herself into rehab. She may be seeking help. Hey, there's no shame if you hit the bottom. Pick yourself up and learn from your mistakes, Kate!

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Terrorists Target Western Tourists in Bali

2005-10-01T20:12:00.000-07:00

We hope that peace will come soon.