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BLACKBERRY BOLD: A Serious Statement

Bruce E. Hamilton - AOL

BlackBerry Bold, Front ViewBlackberry haters and 3G iPhone lovers can stop reading here and skip directly to the comments below. Same for the BlackBerry lovers who believe the 9000 Bold really will be the dissolution of the 3G iPhone. No, the BlackBerry Bold (a.k.a. BlackBerry 9000) is not an "iPhone killer". Think of the Bold as a left brain smartphone and the 3G iPhone as a right brain smartphone, and you'll understand why comparing does injustice to both. It's kind of like apples to oranges; while they are both fruit, both extremely tasty and good for the body, that's about where the similarities end.

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What your wedding dress says about you

Laura Sherman - Forbes.com

Carey Migliaccio never dreamed of a traditional wedding dress. Instead, the 33-year-old public relations director living in Brooklyn, N.Y., planned on choosing a vintage frock to match the rock-and-roll theme of her nuptials, set to take place in the Musical Hall of Williamsburg later this month.

But when she slipped into a gown by bridal designer Lazaro, she changed her mind. The strapless dress, in vanilla duchess satin with a fitted bodice and white lace overlay, had her hooked.

"When I walked out of the dressing room, my mother, my grandmother and father were all crying because it looked so perfect," she says. "In an instant, I had fallen in love with this dress, and so had they."

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The Hottest Lipstick Color Is...

From the Editors at Netscape

... very surprising. Find out how to get your lips a luscious shade of the season's most in-demand color.

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It's Not Your Mother's Mother of the Bride Dress

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Mother of the Bride D.resses - Hannah Satin and laceMany years ago, when she was just a little girl crawling across the living room floor, you probably never thought this day would come to fruition. Guess what...It happened, it's finally here, your little girl is getting married. As much thought as you may have given to this day over the years, you never imagined it would be stressful. There is so much to plan for and do to prepare for the big day. There is the wedding dress, the photographer, the church, the reception hall, the tuxes, and...aren't you forgetting something? Every bit as important as helping your daughter plan her big day is choosing a mother of the bride dress that fits you perfectly and looks great. At one time, mother of the bride dresses were pretty much all the same; most women wore a gown that came to the floor and an accompanying formal jacket. Like weddings themselves, the rules for choosing mother of the bride dresses have definitely changed. Of course, the exact dress you will choose depends on the wishes of the bride (your little girl!) Taking the following factors into consideration can help you choose the perfect mother of the bride dress; one that makes you look as fabulous as possible without taking away from the beauty of the bride.

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Justin Boots; Not Just for Cowboys Anymore

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Thigh highs and knee highs and cowboy boots, oh my! We are all tired of watching greedy companies produce shoddy products and scamming us out of our hard-earned Justin Boots - Children's Gypsy Cowgirlmoney. Many of us have been left wondering just where the old-fashioned American values of hard work and providing quality products has gone. Justin cowboy boots recapture those days when quality actually meant something. Justin cowboy boots are not mass produced in huge factories; they're made by trained, skilled craftsmen who genuinely care about completing the more than 100 steps that go into every pair of Justin boots perfectly. This dedication and attention to detail results in a high quality product; Justin boots are worth each and every penny.

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Knee High Boots: Leather is Better

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Knee High Boots - Jolene BootIf you're only going to add one type of footwear to your closet this year, make it knee high boots. A pair of fashionable knee high boots is unbelievably versatile, and allows you to transform yourself from a professional working woman to club diva in no time! Knee high boots work well with dresses, short and long skirts, dress pants, and even jeans. If you're a true boot fanatic, you can always buy a pair of ankle boots and ultra daring and flashy thigh high boots too, but neither of these choices will offer quite as many options as knee high boots.

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Sunglasses To Suit Your Face

By: Mengly Taing - Forbes.com

For many shoppers, the only thing more stressful than buying a swimsuit is searching for a flattering pair of sunglasses.

That's what Yannick Lozac'h found at a recent visit to a Sunglass Hut in Manhattan. The 33-year-old Paris-based engineer spent 20 minutes trying on about a dozen styles before leaving the store empty-handed.

"I don't like buying sunglasses," Lozac'h, who has a long face, says. "It's hard to find the right fit."

He's not alone.

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Foreclosure Fix-Ups

By Michael Tolosa - AOL Shopping

As everyone is well aware, the housing market has been in a steep decline this year. This is bad news for current home owners, but good news for potential home buyers. There are many great deals to be had in the housing market today – and none more so than foreclosed homes.

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What Not to Wear to a Wedding and What to Wear Instead

By N. Bhatta - AOL Shopping

Everyone knows to not wear white as a guest at a wedding, but what about other nuptial no-nos? Use these helpful dos and don'ts as you navigate your wardrobe through this year's busy wedding season.

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Best and Worst Father's Day Gifts

By Jonathan Gromer - AOL

Who doesn't love getting a piece of colored construction paper for Father's Day with a family and hearts smeared in crayon like a Salvador Dali hallucination on the cover? If you're old enough to be reading this and have an income, however, a piece of paper with "Heepy Fathr's Daye Doddy" probably won't cut it. Here's a list of other gifts that shouldn't be on your list, and some stuff guaranteed to make the old man proud.

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3G iPhone - It's Official!

Robin D. Aguilar - AOLiPhone 3G

The hype and excitement surrounding the original iPhone release is stuff of legend: tech geeks sleeping outside Apple stores for days just to behold a new revolution. And with rumors of 3G capability, clandestine photos of nondescript brown boxes shipped to a Silicon Valley warehouse, and even iPhone pundits weighing in on what the next generation will hold, this iPhone release is no different. With over 5,200 people in attendance, the Worldwide Developers Conference has been the official announcement birthplace of many Mac products. Much to the chagrin of cellular providers, if you weren't sold on the first iPhone, the 3G will blow you away.

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Summer Beauty Tips

Celebrity Makeup Artist Sandy Linter has influenced and inspired the beauty and fashion worlds for more than three decades through her work with celebrities, supermodels and real women. Hollywood legends, baby boomer beauties, magazine editors, models and even heads of state call on Sandy to work her magic. Amy Ryan, Christie Brinkley, Bette Midler, Sigourney Weaver, Elizabeth Hurley, Patti Hansen, Candice Bergen, Jessica Lange, Queen Noor of Jordan and Cheryl Tiegs are just a few of the hundreds of women who have relied on Sandy's talent and expertise. Sandy is sharing her expertise with you and has answered the hottest questions about summer beauty.

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The High-Definition Low Down

By Jonathan Gromer

Hi-Def is just like the sensation of finally getting up the courage to walk in on that Advanced Calculus class you've slept through for three months. If you can wade through all the random combinations of letters and numbers like 720p and 1080i, you'll find that there are some fantastic deals to be had right now, thanks mostly to improving technology and competition. Ready to make the jump to the vivid world of high-definition, or just want to know what the heck all those geeks and salespeople are talking about? Read on.

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Diaphanous Dapper Drawers: Sheer Lingerie

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Sheer Lingerie - Underwire Bra TeddyIf you think that sheer lingerie is just for exotic dancers or embolden-hearted lovers, think again. Today's world looks at lingerie as a way for a woman to empower herself in the bedroom, accentuate her femininity, and add a little spice to her bedroom attire. Sheer lingerie is some of the hottest lingerie available and fits the need every time.

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Pokemon X: Celebrating a Decade of "Poketto Monsuta"

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Pokemon RangerNintendo DS GamePokemon first exploded in Japan, and those cuddly-looking and fierce Poketto Monsutā (pocket monsters) soon made their way to North America. When Game Boy released those first, black and white Pokemon games, it's safe to assume that nobody could have predicted just how popular Pokemon would become. Time passed, original Pokemon fans grew up, but didn't outgrow Pokemon, and new fans joined the fun. The franchise grew. T-shirts, back backs, a television series, more games, posters, trading cards...the Pokemon craze seemed unstoppable. And all those who thought that Pokemon was just a silly fad were proven wrong in 2006 when Pokemon celebrated its tenth anniversary. Known simply by Pokemon fans as Pokemon X, the important year was celebrated with all kinds of events. Nintendo hosted a video game championship for the best Pokemon masters. A select few trainers and their highly trained Pokemon competed using the Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness platform to win an awesome prize pack and the satisfaction of knowing they could count themselves among the best Pokemon trainers. Pokemon X also saw the release of new movies, posters, and games. Even though Pokemon X is now over, Pokemon fans can still enjoy the great Pokemon 10th anniversary products celebrating a decade of Pokemon fun.

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