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Christmas Wishes Messages - Few more hours and it will be Christmas already. Christians all over the world will once again celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas greeting cards containing Christmas wishes and messages are expected to be given away in various parts of the world. Each and everyone of us has its own Christmas wishes and that includes Emma Watson, the actress behind the role Hermione Granger in the famous movie Harry Potter. In her website, Emma posted her message wishing Merry Christmas to everyone most especially to her fans who have been there supporting her all throughout her career. She mentioned this year has been a busy year for her. Christmas Wishes Messages Beside her project with the last Harry Potter film, she also designed an organic clothing collection with Alberta Ferretti due out next Spring, did a fair trade range for People Tree also due to be released in the Spring, fronted the Burberry Spring/Summer 2010 campaign, had her first British Vog...

Rick Ross Ashes to Ashes Mixtape - The holidays just got a little bossier. Ricky Rozay comes down the chimney with his latest mixtape Ashes to Ashes featuring appearances from Drake, Ludacris, Wiz Khalifa, Ne-Yo, and T.I. on the Lex Luger-produced “9 Piece.” Additional production comes courtesy of Boi-1da, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, The Inkredibles, and more. Rick Ross Ashes to Ashes Mixtape

Jean-Guy Laquerre Santa Collection - Quebec can get pretty cold and lonely in the Winter especially out in Boucherville where Jean-Guy Laquerre a 74 year old native Quebecour lives with his collection of 25,189 pieces of Santa memorabilia. With that many Santa’s around I don’t think getting cold or lonely will be an issue! The collection is thought to be the world’s biggest and for that reason he will be featured in the 2011 edition of the Guinness Book. I doubt anyone will contest this collection for a while. Jean-Guy Laquerre Santa Collection Jean-Guy has always been a collector starting with stamps as a kid and onto wine labels in the 60′s but when his aunt gave him a papier mache Santa dated back to 1910 in 1988 Jean-Guy started his monstrous collection. The collection is on display in his basement for members of his collector’s club and friends and relatives. Maybe if you are nearby and you contact him he may make an exception! I just thought this story was a bit crazy ...

Jeresy Shore Star Spin-Off - Here's the situation - DJ Pauly D got the first "Jersey Shore" spinoff. He beat out Snooki, The Situation and JWoww, who were all negotiating for spinoff programs. MTV announced the deal with Pauly D (real name: Paul DelVecchio) yesterday, saying it has already filmed a pilot in his home state of Rhode Island, but no air date has been set yet. Jeresy Shore Star Spin-Off "At the heart of Jersey Shore is the unique and genuine cast and Pauly D truly embodies both qualities," MTV programming Vice President Chris Linn said in a statement. "He has distinguished himself onscreen as the fun-loving, well-coiffed and dependable guy you can't help but want to hang out with," Linn said. "We know viewers are curious about his life away from the shore, and we look forward to exploring new possibilities around that." Reports of the spinoff first emerged in September, when DelVecchio was rumored to be shooting h...

Cindy Barshop New York House Wife - At long last, Bravo revealed the newest New York Housewife—day spa owner Cindy Barshop. Bravo has been notoriously quiet over who would replace ex-housewife Bethenny Frankel, who left the show for her own series, “Bethenny Getting Married,” which transitioned into “Bethenny Ever After." Barshop runs the Completely Bare day-spa chain, which has boasted such clientele as “Jersey Shore”’s Pauly D, and The Situation. According to the Post, they’ll make an appearance in the February premier. But, just how does one land a coveted spot on “The Real Housewives,” the debated “Who’s Who” list for the rich, the fabulous, and those who wish to harbor bourgeoning singer/songwriter aspirations? Cindy Barshop New York House Wife First off, it helps to be friends with the other housewives. “[Barshop] has an organic connection to the cast,” Bravo VP of Programming Christian Barcellos told the Post. Meaning, she has good connections to New York society’...

Oprah U.S. Too Smart for Palin - Oprah Winfrey thinks U.S. is too smart for a Sarah Palin presidency. Oprah, who declined to discuss politics on her show throughout 2008 because of her staunch support of President (then Senator) Barack Obama, and whose interview with Sarah Palin is a real yawner, thinks that America will fall in love with the former Alaskan governor. "I don't know her so I can't speak to [whether or not she'll be a candidate]. But I would say that America's going to fall in love with her from [her reality series, Sarah Palin's Alaska]. When I saw that first episode, I went, 'Whoa! She is charming and very likable.'" Oprah U.S. Too Smart for Palin

Fight Holiday Depression - For most people, the holidays are a time for joyous occasions. It is also the time of year when many get depressed. Dr. Gracie Hargraves said Thursday that memories of lost love ones and being alone are factors that can make this time of year especially hard. "It's the time of year that so much more is intensified. There is a lot more activity. There could be triggers of believing that you are far away from home or you don't have the family that you want to have," said Hargraves. She also said sometimes people need to seek the help from a professional. Fight Holiday Depression "The friend is great to have, but sometimes the friend is going to tell you what they think you want to hear. A professional is going to tell you what you need to hear to help you get better. That's the motive behind counseling," said Hargraves. The Idaho Falls Police Department said they receive a spike in suicide threat calls during the holid...

Allergy-Free Gift Baskets - The Sweet Alexis Variety Pack is comprised of products that are all peanut, tree nut, dairy and egg free. Sweet Alexis has a wide variety of delicious baked goods including cookies, muffins, breads and cakes. The variety pack includes: 1 Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Pack (6 cookies) 1 Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookie Pack (6 cookies) 1 Applesauce Raisin Bread (8oz Mini-Loaf) 1 Blueberry Bread (8oz Mini-Loaf) 1 Super-Moist Banana Bread (8oz Mini-Loaf) 1 Classic Zucchini Bread (8oz Mini-Loaf) 1 Pumpkin Raisin Bread (8 oz Mini-Loaf) 1 Decadent Chocolate Cake (8 oz Mini-Loaf) Allergy-Free Gift Baskets

Rutgers Denies Fault Clementi Suicide - New Jersey's Rutgers University denied responsibility for the suicide of an 18-year-old freshman secretly taped kissing another man in his dorm room. It made the denial after being notified by the parents of freshmen Tyler Clementi they may seek damages from the university for their son's suicide, The (Newark, N.J.) Star-Ledger reported. "We at the university share the family's sense of loss of their son, who was a member of our community," the university said in a statement. Rutgers Denies Fault Clementi Suicide "We also recognize that a grieving family may question whether someone or some institution could somehow have responsibility for their son's death," the statement continued. "While the university understands this reaction, (Rutgers) is not responsible for Tyler Clementi's suicide." The claim notice, sent to the university Friday and first reported by The Star-Ledger, preserves ...

Purse School Board Shooting Ebay - The name Ginger Littleton may not be immediately recognizable; however, her brown, faux crocodile purse is, after it made headlines last week when Littleton used it in a daring attempt to disarm a raging gunman at a Florida school board meeting on Dec. 14. The famous purse has now been auctioned on eBay - for a charity founded by the hero of the school board shooting, security guard Mike Jones. Littleton agreed to let NBC station WJHG auction off the purse on eBay with the proceeds going Mike Jones' Salvage Santa project. Purse School Board Shooting Ebay Jones, who shot school board gunman Clay Duke, runs the charity, which reconditions used toys and bikes for children. WJHG reports that the auction ended 7:55 p.m. Wednesday with a winning bid of $13,100 from a Virginia man who asked to remain anonymous. That bid was matched by Brahmin, the company that made the purse, meaning that the charity will receive a total of $26,200. Duke had...

Fatal Car Crash Indoor Pot Farm Maryland - Police in Maryland say that when a car crashed into a man's home in Ellicott City, west of Baltimore, it revealed a 44-year-old man's indoor marijuana farm. Richard K. Marriott and another person were uninjured when a BMW driven by 20-year-old Bryan Bolster crashed into Marriott's house and burst into flames on Dec. 10. Bolster died in the crash. Howard County police say fire investigators were inspecting Marriott's home for structural damage when they found the drugs. Police got a search warrant and found what they describe as an extensive growing operation. Fatal Car Crash Indoor Pot Farm Maryland Police say they found 19 large plants and a lighting system, reports The Baltimore Sun. Marriott was arrested Wednesday and is being held on $15,000 bond. According to The Baltimore Sun, Marriott's lawyer says the plants were for personal use, not distribution. Court records show he also faces trial next month on ...

Best Ways to Negotiate Salary - Whether you're looking for a pay raise in your current post or negotiating the starting salary in a new job, discussions with an employer about increasing your remuneration are littered with potential pitfalls that can trip you up if you haven't done your homework. If you do your research and make sure you're well prepared, you have a better chance of a positive outcome. Research the average salary for the job you do in your industry. Use websites like Payscale.com and Salary.com to find the median pay for your profession. You'll have the option to narrow your search by zip code to get an idea of pay in your area. Best Ways to Negotiate Salary Research the average salary for the job you do in your industry. Use websites like Payscale.com and Salary.com to find the median pay for your profession. You'll have the option to narrow your search by zip code to get an idea of pay in your area. Consult jobs boards to ascertain the de...

Santa's Favorite Music - Santa Claus songs - some are very familiar! Have fun with them. Teach them to your children! The lyrics are right here for you! Sing a song of Christmas fun! Santa always makes me smile! Ho!Ho!Ho! Laugh a little and sing a lot! Sing as if nobody's listening! Sing for the pure joy of singing! Have fun! Merry Christmas! Santa's Favorite Music

Christmas Party Ideas - Are you having a Christmas party or guests over for dinner and you feel your home isn’t decorated enough? Here are a few last minute decorating ideas that use simple holiday ornaments. They are quick and easy and make use of leftovers that didn’t make it on to your tree. A simple way to add a little sparkle and an extra special festive feeling to your home is to gather up some ornaments and place them decoratively in a bowl, or even in large wine or even brandy glasses. Adorn your side tables, coffee table, or mantle with these pretty bowls filled with your extra ornaments. Don’t want to place them in containers? You can also hang them in unusual places. Christmas Party Ideas

Christmas Traditions Around World - People around the world gather together during this time of year to celebrate Christmas with family traditions and old and new. But what about those Christmas traditions that people do every year and do not even know where they actually came from? Here is some history behind some popular Christmas traditions, and why they've become holiday mainstays: Christmas Traditions Around World • Mistletoe – The mistletoe hasn't always been the leaves and berries that you avoid at the annual office Christmas party. Time explained that the mistletoe became a Christmas tradition during the Victorian era when it was believed that if you kissed someone underneath the mistletoe it would result in marriage. This stemmed from the Celtic legend that the mistletoe brought good luck and increased fertility. • Poinsettias – Whether they are displayed in your place of worship or decorating a store front window, the poinsettia can be seen all over in Decemb...

Unique Family Christmas Traditions - Each year, Beth Nettles lights a Christmas tree in the window in memory of her mother. Dorothy Cromer Taylor wasn’t one to decorate much, herself. But she wanted a small, white, artificial tree. Once her children were grown and gone, she found one. “I remember when she bought it, she couldn’t wait to tell me about it,” said Nettles, 57. “It was just very special to her.” Unique Family Christmas Traditions The tree, dating to the early 1970s, was displayed each Christmas in the window of Taylor’s Irmo home. In 1992, she died, and the older of her two daughters inherited the tabletop tree. “For several years, I really didn’t know what to do with it,” Nettles said. Then she realized the four-foot tree would fit nicely in her second-story bay window. Nettles lives in a Queen Anne Victorian home in Camden. Unlike her mother, she enjoys decorating for the holidays. One of her hobbies has become collecting vintage Christmas ornaments...

Tracking Santa on Google Earth - Google is getting into the Christmas spirit by letting you track Santa on Google Earth or Maps; watch highlights from the man-in-red's magical journey on YouTube; and even leave him a voicemail on his Google Voice Number. Google has once again teamed up with the Northern American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) to keep an exact fix on the jolly old elf's location in real time. This year, according to Google and NORAD, Santa's 2010 route plan includes over 200 countries and territories worldwide. You can follow Santa starting at 2 a.m. Eastern Friday morning using the Google Earth Web browser plug-in, Google Maps for mobile or desktop, Twitter and Facebook. The best part is you can teach your child a little about the world while satisfying their curiosity about Santa's annual journey. Here's how you to keep tabs on Santa during Christmas Eve 2010. Google Earth Tracking Santa on Google Earth

Christmas Quotes - The greetings and farewells “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Christmas” are traditionally used in World commencing a few weeks prior to Christmas (December 25) of every year. As the Christmas holiday comes upon us, we celebrate Christmas and travel with a look at Christmas greetings from around the world.This collection of Christmas Greetings are just perfect to wish your friends, family and loved ones a very Merry Christmas. Best classic Christmas quotes and Merry Christmas greetings and quotes: I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month. ~Harlan Miller Christmas is the gentlest, loveliest festival of the revolving year – and yet, for all that, when it speaks, its voice has strong authority. ~W.J. Cameron Christmas Quotes