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From cherished to guilt-inducing: ‘Hallmark’ holidays
Background of these pleasurable or dreaded days
By Alysha Witwicki
In this day and age, there is always someone cashing in on something, whether it’s Apple rolling in the dough with its latest iPod or Saudi Arabia gouging us with increased oil prices.
On a lighter note, Hallmark couldn’t be left out of this shameless money game. They have invented holidays to celebrate, and in turn, Americans buy their merchandise for any such event.
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0 commentsWeapons, pillows and marketing tools
They’re soft; they’re cute, or at least they try to be. They kept you warm at night and content during the day, and some had the ability to double as weapons to use against bratty siblings. Here are some of the stuffed animals that may still be hidden within our childhood closets. If they’re still on your bed, for the sake of your roommate and love life, it might be time for an extreme dorm makeover.
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0 commentsThanks to The North Face, college students are beating the cold in style
If there is one thing Wisconsin is known for, it is definitely our chilly climate. So, it’s no wonder that college students around the state need plenty of warm clothes; but they aren’t just choosing any brands to bundle up with.
One of the leading outdoor apparel brands out right now has made a name for itself on college campuses all around the country. That brand is The North Face.
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0 commentsFetishes aren’t that unusual
In this world, there are many things that we don’t understand. One of the more complicated of these is sex.
No one ever really understands sex, no matter how much experience they have. Some of the more confusing aspects of sex have to do with fetishes.
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0 commentsSweet tropical spice inside, temp dropping outside
It’s getting cold outside, but one can get a feel of the Caribbean at Good Life bar and restaurant. Located on the corner of Humboldt Boulevard and Water Street, this new restaurant resides among the condominiums going up along the river.
The trendy new establishment has high ceilings and large windows which create an open atmosphere for drinking and dining. The garage-style walls, similar to those at Cush, allow the restaurant to be opened on warm nights.
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0 comments‘Family albums,’ dulcimer melodies and colonial witches
As a practiced bargain hunter, I’ve spent countless weekends delving through the mess at thrift stores, rummage sales and even family attics searching for the perfect find.
Anyone who has experienced a successful bargain hunt knows the distinct rush you get when scoring the perfectly worn-in easy chair, brand name jacket — or, in this case — awesome bargain books, for a fraction of the original value.
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0 commentsQdoba or Chipotle?
Let the Post know which of these two restaurants you prefer, and your thoughts may be included in an upcoming story.
Send an e-mail to schmittk@uwm.edu and include: 1) Your first and last name, 2) The school you attend, and your year in school and major; or, if you’re not a student, your job title and company, 3) The name of the restaurant you prefer (Qdoba or Chipotle), and 4) An explanation of why you prefer the restaurant you chose.
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