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What Do You Think of the Word "Blog"?

GeekSugar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:00:10 PDT

I found myself watching TiVoed episodes of Miss Guided this weekend and got a kick out of a scene where a student's gossip blog creates drama on campus. Namely, the main character, Becky, learns she's at the bottom of the "do-able" teachers' list and complains about the site to the principal, calling it a "blurgh." The principal, who is played by the dorky SNL alum, Chris Parnell, says "it's a blog, Becky, not a 'blurgh.'" It was a hilarious scene, but I couldn't help but wince. Blog has become such a dirty word and a huge fragment on the population doesn't understand what it means. I love blogs more than anyone, but I can't say I love the word.

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TV Tonight: Miss Guided

BuzzSugar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:30:00 PDT

These days, every network seems to be developing a comedy niche. NBC has its single-camera, deadpan workplace comedies like The Office and 30 Rock; CBS has its laugh-tracked, massively appealing Monday night lineup led by Two and a Half Men; Fox has its Sunday night animation block. ABC, though, has been largely left out of the game, gambling with shows like Cavemen and canceling other series that were wonderfully strange but little-watched (The Knights of Prosperity).

The network did score one bona fide comedy hit with Samantha Who? last Fall, though, and it's possible they have another in Miss Guided, which premieres tonight. The show stars Judy Greer (known best to me as Kitty from Arrested Development) as Becky Freely, a high school guidance counselor who returns to her alma mater for work. Sure, she may have lost the orthodontics and the terrible hair, but Becky is still a high schooler at heart - right down to the sophomoric way she talks to her crush (a Spanish teacher who's just "one language lab ahead" of his students) and cowers in the face of her high school rival, who - of course - has also gotten a job back home.

The show's had a bit of behind-the-scenes turmoil (Office writer Caroline Williams created the show; Rob Thomas of Veronica Mars was brought in to run it; he left just a short time later; now a producer from That '70s Show is in charge, which makes sense because Ashton Kutcher is one of the executive producers). But what's come out of it is a pretty funny sitcom, if you're into goofy, over-the-top, occasionally absurd humor in the style of Arrested Development or even Family Guy, so

Greer completely sells her back-to-high-school role, and even though it's not always clear why Becky is doing some things (say, dancing in her office to show a student how to ask a girl out), I'm willing to go along for the ride. The flashbacks to Becky's high school days are also a highlight; one involving The Sound of Music made me laugh till I cried.

Miss Guided should get a boost from its special premiere tonight at 10:30 p.m. after Dancing with the Stars, but I'm afraid ABC is already planning to burn it off: Two episodes will air each Thursday from 8 to 9 p.m. until they're all gone. It would be great if the show takes off, though; I could see it as a good companion for Samantha Who? - or for my beloved Knights, if only they were still around. Check out a couple of clips from tonight's premiere, and let me know: Will you give the show a try?

"Veronica" Creator Moves to ABC Sitcom

BuzzSugar — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:57:53 PDT

With "Veronica Mars" now officially dead - despite a last-ditch marshmallow and candy campaign by fans - series creator Rob Thomas is moving onto his next project: ABC's new sitcom "Miss Guided."

The sitcom, which ABC picked up for a mid-season premiere at May's Upfronts, stars Judy Greer as a guidance counselor who returns to work at her old high school, only to find that her high school nemesis has also joined the faculty. Thomas will run the show as executive producer.

Thomas also has said that DC Comics is interested in making the fourth season of "Veronica" into a comic series, and he's still mulling a "Veronica" screenplay, so even though the show is gone from TV, it's long from being forgotten. Meanwhile, you can check out a clip of "Miss Guided," and to see a gallery of photos from the show,

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A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links

Rebecca M Gruber — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:26:41 PDT

These sweet Memorial Day treats may steal the show at your barbecue!
What to do with all that stuff baby outgrows.
These personalized baby gifts are perfect if you have any new babies in your life!
Planning a birthday party for your tot? Don't miss our favorite birthday party themes - ever!
Don't head to the beach this weekend without reading our guide to packing a beach bag for a toddler.
Are you on Instagram yet? If so, then join our first Instagram challenge and load a picture that demonstrates motherhood!
Tired of waiting for baby to arrive on her own? Try one of these tried and true methods for inducing labor on your own!
Hats off to the lil preschool graduate with these graduation ideas for tots.
Todd Oldham's beautiful collection of arts-and-crafts projects and supplies hit Target this week. See which are Todd's favorites.
We love Valentina Pinault's impeccable style and jet-setting ways!
Have a stack of used baby food jars sitting around? Try reusing them for more than just food!

Kristen Stewart Calls Rob's Dog Bear a "Baby"

Lauren Turner — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:20:54 PDT

Kristen Stewart calls Rob's dog Bear a "baby" - People
Julianne Hough kicks off press for Rock of Ages - Us Weekly
Listen to the last song Whitney Houston ever recorded - HuffPost Entertainment
Wild weather at Cannes cancels screenings - Hollywood Reporter
Chris Pine shows off his hot model girlfriend in Cannes - Lainey Gossip
See Kelly Clarkson's hot new look - TooFab
Looks like Kim Kardashian's the boss in her relationship with Kanye - Celebitchy
Get to know the new Mrs. Zuckerberg - The Daily Beast
LeBron James loves The Hunger Games - BuzzFeed
Find out which TV star Dave Franco's dating - The Insider
Your guide to all the Summer movies - Rotten Tomatoes
SJP and Matthew Broderick celebrate 15 years of marriage - Wonderwall
Missing actor Nick Stahl found and headed to rehab - Lifeline Live
Is Chace Crawford dating Erin Andrews? - Zap2It
Watch Jane Lynch's college commencement speech - The Frisky

Teach Your Mom Tech: DVR Recordings

Anna Monette Roberts — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:57:05 PDT

Gushing about the latest episode of Mad Men or Game of Thrones can liven up any Sunday phone call with Mom. Should she miss an episode, get ready for the sad tale of how you still haven't shown her how to record her must-watch shows.

This Mother's Day, put the excuses aside and devote the day to helping Mom set up and organize her TiVo or other DVR system. Moms like to stay in-the-know, so throw in a little bonus by including a few buzzworthy shows to her scheduled recordings, like Girls and Smash.

Here are a few DVR tips to cover with Mom:

Go through the remote functions: Click each remote button and talk through their functions, especially those that control and manage recordings.
Find and record programs: Using both the main channel guide and the menu search page, show Mom the various ways you can look for and record programs. Watch her create a few recordings, then help her decide on the detailed settings like recording only new episodes and manually deleting shows.
Manage the recordings: Help Mom find the page that lists her recordings, and explain how to play, pause, and fast-forward the recording.
Explain On Demand: On Demand now features more and more TV shows, helping free up DVR space. Usually the episodes appear in the On Demand section the night after they air. Show Mom how to scroll through On Demand, and look for TV shows she would typically record and help her decide which ones she would rather watch via On Demand than record.
Write everything down: Leave behind clear instructions that she can review to minimize frustrating phone calls when she can't get the TV to work.

Ask a Savvy Bride: My Fiancé Doesn't Want Me to Register!

SavvySugar — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:05:36 PDT

Starting a life as husband and wife is an exhilarating time - the celebrating, the planning, and of course the gifts! But what if you and your fiancé are on different pages? Check out the answer in this special wedding season Ask Savvy question, which will be answered by SavvySugar and a very savvy bride. Submit your questions in our Ask Savvy group.

Dear Savvy,

I am newly engaged and thrilled to start the planning process. My Maid of Honor has generously offered to throw us an engagement party to kick off the celebration and I'm beyond excited to register for gifts. Unfortunately, my fiancé quickly threw a wrench in the equation - he doesn't think we need to register! In his mind, we have everything that we need and thinks it's ridiculous to ask people to spend money on us. As someone who has "always been a bridesmaid, never the bride," I've been looking forward to having my time in the spotlight and picking out each and every wedding gift with care - there are still certain things we are missing in order to start our life together as husband and wife. How can I convince him that we're not being greedy by registering for wedding gifts?

I Want My Registry Regina

To see what a savvy bride has to say about this, keep reading after the jump.

Lil Links: Hilary Duff Shares Her Biggest Baby Surprise

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:32:37 PDT

Hilary Duff is missing her sleep - Celebrity Baby Blog
Twelve adorable babies caught sleeping in funny positions - The Stir
Reese Witherspoon isn't letting pregnancy get in the way of her runs - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Vaccine myths may be hurting children more than we thought - FitPregnancy
Your guide to when you need to keep your kids home from school - Parenting
Royal-inspired baby names - The Bump
What baby experts don't tell you about iron deficiency - BabyCenter Blog
Four awkward breastfeeding moments - Circle of Moms
Six things kids can teach you about money - LearnVest
Vegetables in disguise - Real Simple

These Celebrities Have an Eye For the Hottest Sunglasses

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:46:25 PDT

Celebrities and sunglasses go together like Jennifer Aniston and rom-coms, and like the latter, sometimes the former have truly standout moments. Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Emma Roberts have had some truly bright sunglasses moments, sporting styles we cannot wait to get our hands on. Why do we love sunglasses so much? Because we can be in a sweatshirt and jeans, and when we don a hot pair of sunglasses our look is transformed into something way more glamourous. Click through to see some of the coolest styles we've seen lately, and don't miss our ultimate guide to the best styles.

Would You Buy These Combo Dresses?

Lucky — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:27:27 PDT

Lucky magazine is one of our favorite sources for great shopping tips. We're thrilled to share this fabulous story from our friends at Lucky!

I like combo dresses-those ones that look like a separate top and skirt-because they fake a choreographed outfit in one toss-over-the-head-and-zip motion. They're sneaky in that way.

But when combo dresses have a really basic top, it bugs me. Like these ones above: they're essentially plain white t-shirts or button downs sewn into skirts. Since I could find a great white top for under $20 somewhere like Topshop, Uniqlo or Joe Fresh, I feel like I'd be paying an unnecessary amount of money for half of the dress. And then I wouldn't even have the option to wear those seemingly classic separates as, well, separates. That's annoying.

Instead, I prefer combo dresses like the ones below. Their top and lower halves are print-mixed and coordinated in interesting, eye-catching ways. To me, that's the whole appeal: it's the lazy girl's guide to looking like you actually put together different pieces.

Click through the slideshow below to see them all, and tell me-am I missing something? Is there some benefit to the ultra-basic combo dress that's going right over my head?

Click over to Lucky to see and shop them all.

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