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LOVE Is The Greatest Show on Earth:  Are you a Part of It?

LOVE Is The Greatest Show on Earth: Are you a Part of It?

“Love is the greatest show on earth,” declared Jessica Hoffman, founder of Pure Beauty Project and host of the non-profit’s first co-ed event, Love is a Circus, which was held downtown Honolulu the evening of December 5th.  The attendees of the event were invited to learn about this “show” in true circus style.

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Random Acts of Living

Random Acts of Living

“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.”

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Flu, Flu Go Away…

Flu, Flu Go Away…

There’s a lot to love about winter. The cool temperatures, although loathed by many, are a refreshing change for others. Ice skating, winter wardrobes, and hot chocolate are some cold weather classics, to name a few. But there is a downside to this wonderful season that’s definitely not pleasant; the coughing, sneezing, and dreary feeling we get, courtesy of the flu bugs that seem to always go around during this time of year.

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How to Date a Journalist

How to Date a Journalist

So…you want to date a journalist, eh? Read on to find out if you have what it takes

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Blast From the Past

Blast From the Past

You know that person from your past that broods and tracks you online; heck, they might even keep making new Facebook profiles just to creep up on you to see if you blocking them were a mistake? Whether it be a past boyfriend or an ex-friendship that didn’t end on good terms, we all live with a past that constantly haunts us.

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Desperate Man Syndrome

Desperate Man Syndrome

Holidays of all sorts seem to induce a little something I like to call, desperate man syndrome. Think about it.

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Podcasts: The New Talk Radio

Podcasts: The New Talk Radio

Music isn’t a big part of my life. I enjoy listening to my favorite song or going to a concert once in a while, but it’d be hard to call myself a huge fan of music. Before, if I needed ambient noise I’d usually pop in a old movie or television box set. Things changed a lot when I started to listen to Podcasts.

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New Year, Fresh Start

New Year, Fresh Start

Seasons greetings! It’s the most wonderful time of the year again – and it’s time to spend this Christmas and New Years on improving ourselves and making changes for a better future. Sound intimidating? Well put down the rolls of wrapping paper and glass of New Years champagne and start to make a change for the better!

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Digital Tickets, The New Concert Experience

Digital Tickets, The New Concert Experience

For the past two years, the band 30 Seconds to Mars has been touring nonstop for their 2009 album “This Is War”.  Next week marks the band’s 300th and final show, which will bring their eventful tour to an end. But also brings a unique accomplishment, as they will be inducted into the Guiness Book of World Records for most shows performed during an album cycle.

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How Far Would You Go For a Dead Loved One?

How Far Would You Go For a Dead Loved One?

When Jackie DeVita discovered she was dying of brain cancer, she made a shocking request: she took off her wedding ring and asked her unmarried sister, Colleen, to wear it, move into her home, and take her place as wife to her husband, Richard, and mother to her three children.

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Going the Distance: The Truth About Long Distance Relationships

Going the Distance: The Truth About Long Distance Relationships

Just when you thought you were the perfect couple, you realize that you’re not in the perfect situation. Yes, I’m talking about long distance love.

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Loneliness: Its Effect On Overall Health

Loneliness: Its Effect On Overall Health

Loneliness doesn’t just hurt the heart, it also hurts our health, according to a recent study published in the journal Sleep. Apparently, the link between loneliness and sleep disruptions persisted even in those who were married or had a large family, proving to scientists and that loneliness doesn’t always equate isolation.

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Keep on Keeping On: Give Yourself a Daily Dose of Motivation

Keep on Keeping On: Give Yourself a Daily Dose of Motivation

It’s overwhelmingly a problem for everyone. It’s enough work to keep the bills paid and food on the table – let alone dragging yourself to the gym or trying to receive a promotion at work! I find it extremely difficult to get motivated with countless tasks on my plate as it. Feeling like you’re in a rut? Well, think again, because it is time to search within yourself for the answer to all of your motivational problems.

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Gaming: Bringing People Together

Gaming: Bringing People Together

It’ll be hard to argue that video games are a staple of our culture. Today, consoles are used for parties, family gatherings, and movie watching. Gaming is no longer a solo activity, it’s an amazing way to get a group of friends to bond. Even though some people swear that online gaming is the way to go, there is nothing like playing with a big group of people in the same house.

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Hello Holidays, Goodbye Consumerism

Hello Holidays, Goodbye Consumerism

As the saying goes; it’s the most wonderful time of the year. We have entered the holiday season, which means it’s time to bake our favorite treats, adorn our homes in festive decorations, and of course; shop for gifts to give to the important people in our lives. However, as important as all these things seem to be, we can often lose ourselves in the consumerism of the holidays and forget the real meaning of what makes this time of year so special.

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It’s Time to Sweat the Small Stuff

It’s Time to Sweat the Small Stuff

Throughout my two decades of existence, I haven’t been exactly a ray of sunshine (and no one likes to admit that!), but within the last couple of years I have been starting to change my tune. Daily stresses can become overwhelming: stacks of bills to pay, credit card bills racking up and the never-ending struggle to find inner peace as well as the time to nurture close relationships that I hold so dear. I hardly have time to clean my fish’s tank, let alone work on my attitude and paste a smile across my face!

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Guy Talk: How Nice is Too Nice?

Guy Talk: How Nice is Too Nice?

To some extent it takes a real man to be a nice guy. You know the type – smart, confident, charming, funny, and respectful; they love spending time with you but they also have real life goals they’re trying to achieve.

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When Smart Phones Become the Average Student: Thinking of What We Take for Granted

When Smart Phones Become the Average Student: Thinking of What We Take for Granted

There are a lot of things we take for granted, but one of our biggest offenses is the modern day smart phone. It’s gotten to the point where the word “smart” isn’t used when describe these mini-computer. Smart phones have become so common that it’s unusual to see a phone without a touch screen.

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Hey Mami! Got a Boyfriend?

Hey Mami! Got a Boyfriend?

Sorry to be blunt, but if I’m not your girlfriend, fiancée, or wife, I don’t appreciate you “hey baby-ing” me as I walk down the street. Sound reasonable?

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Sexting & Consequences

Sexting & Consequences

It’s hard to believe that 10 years ago the word “sexting” didn’t exist. Heck, with advances in technology, teens are doing the nasty on their camera phones and web cams without you knowing about it!

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