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Either that, or clever Styles is pulling a Nick Jonas to hype up One Direction's plethora of gay fans even more.

During an interview with the Sun on Sunday, One Direction began discussing with which celebrity single 1D member, Niall Horan, should hook up.

"Every new trip we say that Niall's slept with a different celebrity. Who should it be this time?" One Direction member, Louis Tomlinson, said during the interview. Horan went with Rihanna, while Styles suggested Ariana Grande.

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The Sun interviewer then suggested they pick a male suitor, which spurred Styles to tell Horan, "Hey, don't knock it till you try it."

Does that mean Styles has some past experiences not as widely publicized as his brief relationship with Taylor Swift? We're thinking yes.

Styles also made headlines last week for saying that gender was "not that important" when picking a significant other.

Instead, Styles said he looked for a "sense of humor" and someone who is "nice to people." So sweet!

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Of course, Styles has been a long supporter of gay rights and has, naturally, been the center of some gay and bisexual rumors, but the singer just laughs them off.

"So you're not bisexual?" British GQ pointedly asked Styles a few years back during an interview.

"Bisexual? Me? I don't think so," Styles responded. "I'm pretty sure I'm not."

Hmm, that doesn't sound like a very convincing answer to us. Sounds like someone is up for some exploration and we say more power to him. It's great to see a guy who's comfortable in his own skin.

On the flip side, we do think someone who is that comfortable in his own skin wouldn't be shy to just admit that he also has a thing for dudes.

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One recurring statement that these siblings made is that they don't care what people think of them, which is good for them, because after reading this interview, a lot of people will be left asking WTF?

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1. They don't think a lot of music is cool, so they're making their own

When asked about their moments of inspiration, Jaden revealed, "We don't think a lot of the music out there is that cool. So we make our own music. We don’t have any song that we like to listen to on the P.C.H. by any other artist, you know?"

2. There are no good novels around, so why not write your own?

Despite the fact that there are thousands of amazing authors in this world, Willow would instead write her own novel. Because, well, she doesn't like to read anyone else's and, according to her brother, she's been writing these novels since she was 6 years old.

"That's what I do with novels. There're no novels that I like to read so I write my own novels, and then I read them again, and it's the best thing."

3. Their voices sound and taste like chocolate

Willow is probably the biggest fan of her music, as is evident in her quote, "Me and Jaden just figured out that our voices sound like chocolate together. As good as chocolate tastes, it sounds that good."

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4. They like fashion and they like looking "so sick"

When asked how fashion relates to them, Willow replied, "I like to go to places with my high-fashion things where there are a lot of cameras. So I can just go there and be like, 'Yep, yep, I'm looking so sick.' But in my regular life, I put on clothes that I can climb trees in."

5. Breathing is a recurring idea in their songs

So, how do these two siblings feel about breathing?

Willow: "Breathing is meditation; life is a meditation. You have to breathe in order to live, so breathing is how you get in touch with the sacred space of your heart."

Jaden: "When babies are born, their soft spots bump: It has, like, a heartbeat in it. That's because energy is coming through their body, up and down."

Willow: "Prana energy."

Jaden: "It's prana energy because they still breathe through their stomach. They remember. Babies remember." Glad that's cleared up for us!

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6. Hey, kids, you're all wasting your time at school...

"Here's the deal: School is not authentic because it ends. It's not true, it's not real. Our learning will never end. The school that we go to every single morning, we will continue to go to," Jaden says.

7. But if you experience school for just one year, it's the best experience

"I went to school for one year. It was the best experience but the worst experience. The best experience because I was, like, 'Oh, now I know why kids are so depressed.' But it was the worst experience because I was depressed," Willow added.

And if these quotes weren't enough to leave you asking WTF, you can always head over to the New York Times magazine to read more.

Katharine and Kris Camilli planned to share their pregnancy news with close friends and family members in a memorable way. They wanted to share the news in person, and they decided they were going to preserve everyone's reactions, which they did in a totally genius way. They tricked their family members into thinking they were posing for a photo — instead, they recorded a video, capturing their sweet and surprised reactions when they announced they were expecting a baby.

Those close to the couple posed for what they thought were simple photographs, but the person behind the camera started recording a video as the unsuspecting group broke into big smiles. Instead of being asked to say cheese, they were instructed to say, "Kat's pregnant!" What follows is seriously cute — confusion, surprise and a few folks uncertainly echoing, "Kat's pregnant!" before they realize that, hey, Kat might really be pregnant.

Adorable pandemonium ensues as Kat and Kris are embraced, and their family members cry, congratulate and squeal. What an amazing memory their family will always have, being able to look back on how happy everyone was to find out that a new baby was on the way.

I honestly can't decide who is my favorite, but the guy at the end probably made me choke up the most. He is so excited as he runs over to Kat, who is the one taking the video. His reaction is so sweet and priceless — you definitely want to watch until the very end.

Well done, Camillis.

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1. There was a school bus at the reception... and sparklers (aka the hipster point to end all hipster points)

Jay Z and Beyoncé are blowing off Kimye's wedding

2. We want to own that cape dress...

Just as much as we wanted Princess Leia's iconic look when we were young

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3. Everyone wore white...

And they all stood so uniformly

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4. Please tell me Knowles and her new husband, Alan Ferguson, actually rode the bikes together (as if No. 1 wasn't good enough)

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5. Clearly, they make a great couple...

Though their relationship, luckily, won't end so awkwardly

6. All that was missing was Chewbacca... poor Chewy didn't get an invite...

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But it's OK, because Knowles and her son, Julez, brought mad dance moves instead

Luckily for him, I quickly learned that soup is the perfect turkey replacement. It's creamy, dreamy and 100 percent vegan. I start off by roasting the vegetables and then pureeing them in my blender with a little vegetable stock, coconut milk (to make it creamy) and just a touch of herbs and spice.

Vegan parsnip-butternut squash soup recipe

This super-simple vegan soup is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu. Vegans need a little T-day love too!

Serves 4

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes | Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds butternut squash, cubed
• 1/2 pound parsnips, chopped
• 1/2 pound carrots, chopped
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• Kosher salt and pepper
• Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 4-5 cups vegetable stock
• 1 (14 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add the squash, parsnips, carrots, onion, garlic, kosher salt and pepper to the baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil, and toss to coat.
3. Roast the vegetables until lightly browned and soft, about 45 minutes.
4. Once the vegetables are roasted, add them to a large blender container. Add in the fresh thyme and cayenne pepper.
5. Add in 2 cups of vegetable stock and the can of coconut milk. Blend until smooth, adding more stock as needed until the soup reaches the desired consistency.
6. Your soup should still be hot, but if it's not, then simply pour it into a large pot set over medium heat, and heat until it's hot.

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5 Things Joan Rivers wanted you to know about gay rights and suicide

Farrell is calling out his fellow Irish citizens to vote and make the right choice when it comes to gay rights. In an awesome letter published Monday on sundayworld.com, the True Detective star unleashed his thoughts on the injustice of marriage inequality and the reason why: His brother, Eamon Farrell, is gay.

"I think I found out my brother wasn't grovelling in heterosexual mud like most boys our age when I was around 12," he wrote. "I remember feeling surprised. Intrigued. Curious. Not bi curious before you start getting ideas. I was curious because it was different from anything I'd known or heard of and yet it didn't seem unnatural to me... my brother Eamon didn't choose to be gay. Yes, he chose to wear eyeliner to school and that probably wasn't the most pragmatic response to the daily torture he experienced at the hands of school bullies."

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Farrell may be known as a lady killer in Hollywood, but according to the actor, watching his brother be a man growing up is what really formed his opinion about issues pertaining to love and virtue.

"Even when others were casting him out with fists and ridicule and the laughter of pure loathsome derision, he maintained integrity and dignity that flew in the face of the cruelty that befell him," Farrell said. "And this is why the forthcoming referendum is so personal to me. It's about inclusion. It's about fairness. It's about giving our lesbian and gay sisters and brothers back a right that should never have been stolen from them in the first place."

Farrell, who has previously said he counts his young sons as inspiration, also revealed that his brother is now happily married, but had to travel to Canada in order to get hitched. He puts the whole situation in perfect perspective and eloquently states the irrationality of marriage inequality, both in Ireland and the United States. "The fact that my brother had to leave Ireland in order to have his dream of being married is insane. INSANE. I can jump in my car right now, drive four hours to Vegas from Los Angeles, get drunk and meet a woman and have Elvis marry us for $200."

His whole argument can be wrapped up in one simple sentence: "Only love in action can stamp out the wilting toxicity of the intolerant among us." We couldn't have said it better ourselves.

The final aha moment, the one that propels you into action, usually occurs after several smaller realizations and moments that in combination lead to a radical change in your life. For many women business owners they did not have a lifelong dream of starting a business but over time they realized that it was the perfect path for manifesting a better life for themselves and their families.

Realization 1: You don't like taking orders from others

You realize that after years of yielding to multiple bosses and their varied personalities and styles that frankly you are tired of being told what to do. The nods of agreement and the inauthentic smiles you have manufactured for years have taken more and more effort to fabricate and you feel like your integrity is slowly dissolving with each passing year.

Realization 2: You think "I really wish there was... "

There is a moment when you look around for a product and service and you cannot find it anywhere. Google comes up empty and even your most savvy friend is unable to show off her shopping prowess. You wonder what it would take to create it yourself.

Realization 3: You don't see yourself in this job in 10 years.

You may have been working in the same job or within the same industry for several years and when a milestone approaches, such as turning 30 or upon having a family, you wonder if you’ll be in the same place, doing the exact same thing, in another 10 years. If you have a sincere passion for your work, this may not even come to mind but for many women this realization makes one pause to imagine the future. And, that picture may not be appealing.

Realization 4: You wonder if your passion can make money

You may be one of those women who have a million ideas of how to do something better or who can create something out of nothing. You love the time you spend working on your hobby or your friends come to you constantly seeking advice on something they consider you an expert on. You wonder, "Can I make money doing this?"

Realization 5: You discover there is a world that isn't in an office between 9-5

You head to your local coffee shop at 10 a.m. and see people tapping away on their computers while sipping their lattes. You notice that one mom who always seems to be able to participate in her kid's activities and you wonder, "What does she do for work?" You realize you crave more freedom and flexibility with your schedule so that you can do the things that really matter to you.

Realization 6: You simply want more from life

There is a moment when you look at yourself in the mirror and think, "There must be more than this." Some people use that moment to explore a hobby, a charitable cause or another passion. Some women decide that they want the opportunity to spend more time with their children. Other women use this to fuel a desire to start a business based on a passion or interest. Most of the women business owners I interviewed for my book made a firm and conscious decision to chase after their passions, create more meaning in their lives and to impact others in a more significant ways. In fact, these can be seen as the main motivating factors for women launching a business.

Starting a business is difficult, risky and wrought with challenges. Fortunately, it also allows for incredible freedom, flexibility and fulfillment. It is not the answer for every person but for an increasing number of women this is an avenue that they are choosing to explore and with great success. Technology and the ease of entry have made it more appealing, affordable and easier for women to start businesses and reach their target audience. If you have had any or all of these realizations than you may want to explore starting your very own business. You'll be in great company.

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You'll never guess how much Kim Kardashian was paid for her naked cover

It turns out since Kardashian decided to go nude in the name of fashion, there's been a new interest in her old sex tape titled Kim K: Superstar, which she and her old flame Ray J, whose real name is William Ray Norwood Jr., taped back in 2003.

The steamy tape was leaked in 2007 and Ray J has been earning cash off it ever since. However, thanks to the renewed interest in Kardashian's booty, it means that the "I Hit It First" singer is getting a major payday, because according to TMZ, sales of the tape have since increased exponentially. And Ray J has raked in a whopping $50,000 from last week alone.

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Before the dramatic spike in sales, it was believed that the singer had been making $90,000 every three months from the tape, thanks to his deal with Vivid Entertainment (according to Business Insider, Kardashian reportedly settled in 2007 for $5 million and gave the company the rights to distribute).

Now Kardashian's new butt pics have attracted so much attention that according to the president of Vivid Entertainment, Steve Hirsh, it's now the biggest-selling celebrity sex tape of all time, surpassing Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s 1995 home video, which held the title until last week.

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Well, that's just one more thing Mrs. Kardashian West is winning at, then.

When it lets Paula Deen ride it...

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Really, bacon. Have you no standards?

When it's for your penis...

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Repeat after me: Real bacon does not work as a condom. But if you must include bacon in your sex life, use these lookalikes for protection.

When it looks like sperm...

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As with the condoms, bacon and anything penis-related is unnecessary.

When it masquerades as a Van Gogh...

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C'mon, bacon. Have a little respect for one of the world's most amazing artists.

When it goes under your arms...

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I don't equate bacon to being the freshest scent, but could it be that this one isn't a fail after all? If bacon-scented armpits are better than whatever you're covering up, it could be a win.

When it tries to be Abraham Lincoln...

Well, it is 'Merica, where anything is possible, but I don't think Honest Abe ever thought this would be happening in the future.

When it's not made of pork...

Bacon = pork. End of discussion.

Or worse, when it's vegetarian but doesn't even try to look like real bacon...

At least give me the illusion of bacon.

Or even worse, when it's vegetarian but doesn't even try to taste like bacon...

OK, "bacon"... you're fired.

When it makes an appearance in awkward family photos...

It's better than Lady Gaga's meat dress... I guess?

When it stops this from being the best breakfast ever...

You had one job, bacon. All you had to do was show up.

When it tries to trick you into thinking it'll freshen your breath...

Just as I doubt it would freshen my underarms, I doubt it could effectively replace mints.

When it has a face and is utterly terrifying...

Can't. Stop. Looking.

When it's liquified...

For those of us too lazy to take a bite of bacon and a sip of soda.

When it ruins vodka...

I have to draw the line when you start messing with my cocktails.

When it doesn't keep your beer cold...

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Now we've got a warm beer and ruined bacon. Unacceptable.

When it's gummy and strawberry-flavored...

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That's two strikes, bacon. Don't push it.

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Jenelle Evans to get back custody of her son after drug woes

The now-mother-of-two still does her fair share of trash talking, sure, but she also spends a seemingly equal amount of time gushing over her young sons, 5-year-old Jace and 5-month-old Kaiser.

This week, though, Evans is copping major flack, not for her standard bad girl behavior, but for what many moms perceive as a poor — and potentially dangerous, even — parenting choice.

You see, three days ago, Evans posted videos of Jace playing with a toy gun.

At the time, Evans probably didn't give the videos a second thought. She likely thought they were completely innocuous — lots of kids play with toy guns, right?

But therein lies the rub. Lots of kids do play with toy guns.

And lots of kids also die every year from unintentional firearm-related wounds — a fact not lost on the mothers who took to Evans' social media accounts to caution her about the perceived link between children who play with toy guns and those who harm themselves or others with one later (accidentally or otherwise).

Now, is that to say that little boys should be forever banned from playing with toy guns? I suppose that's a totally subjective question.

Most people agree that lots of children — both boys and girls — play with toy guns and no harm ever comes of it. They're kids with toys, just having fun playing make believe.

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But as Instagram user, @Kaatie_grace, pointed out, "The average person isn't going to be a murderer because they played with a toy gun. But it only takes one time to have a terrible accident. Dad leaves his gun unlocked and kids play with it. Just last week a toddler shot a 3 year old. Guns need to be respected. I personally wouldn't want my kid pretending to kill me."

Truthfully, I'm with her. My son will turn 2 years old this month and I'm certainly not crazy about the idea of him pretending to take me down in a spray of bullets... even if they are made out of foam.

I admit my son does have a toy gun, though.

It's yellow and squishy and looks comically more like a broken banana than a firearm. I think it came as a part of some toy set we bought, and it's an afterthought in our household — a relic buried in the toy box beneath the stuffed dinosaurs and Superman lunch box.

But just because guns don't jive in my household, doesn't mean other families find fault with them the way I do (believe me, I live in the South... I'm acutely aware other people disagree with my gun views).

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The argument some moms are making in Evans' defense is that children who are raised around guns grow up with a respect for weapons and a knowledge of safety practices, both of which minimize the risk of accidents.

And the biggest defense her fans are arguing is that he's playing with a toy. A toy, for goodness sake.

Here's my issue with that.

The "toy" gun Jace is playing with is alarmingly realistic. It looks very much like a real gun. It loads very much like a real gun. And, yes, to be honest, it makes me feel uncomfortable watching that child pull back the chamber, load the gun and take aim at another person.

I don't think Jenelle should be publicly lambasted for being a bad mom. In fact, I think she was actually trying to be a good mom by engaging her son in what she perceived to be innocent play. She was spending time with him and encouraging his imagination — there's inherent good in that.

My biggest argument isn't with Evans. It's with the toy companies manufacturing these faux weapons of mass production.

I did a little digging and I found a similar model toy gun to the one Jace is playing with. For only $18.99, one can buy the Buzz Bee Ranger Master for the little sharpshooter in their life.

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Is this toy being marketed as a vehicle for innocent imaginations? Is it truly free of any violent implications? Let's see.

The product description touts, "With a blast range up to 60 feet, a sight scope, and an extended barrel, no friend is considered safe. Set up in a secret spot with the bi-pod and practice your sniper skills. Get the life-like bolt action loading experience for each of the included 10 foam darts."

No friend is considered safe? Practice your sniper skills? Get the life-like bolt action loading experience?

Seriously?

It seems to me that the manufacturers and distributors (ahem, Target) are capitalizing on the seeming allure and excitement of gun culture — and, what's worse, they're aiming at impressionable young minds and hitting their mark, too.

For the record, there are plenty of fun toys out there that aren't modeled after high-powered assault weapons.

Should Evans have opted for one of those for Jace over this particular toy gun? In my opinion, yes.

But I'm not Jace's mommy and my opinion isn't the one that matters. It's up to Evans to decide what the right choices for her children are.

I just wish irresponsible toy companies weren't packaging up their version of right in primary colors, slapping a bow on the box and dangling it in front of excitable little boys — or the moms who just want to make those little boys happy.

Is it weird that we're going to measure all possible future relationships against this video now? This video took our ideal man, who previously came in the form of a suave gentleman with a sizable bank account (and who was nice and kind, etc., etc.) and turned him into a man who sends us heinously unflattering photos of himself on the sly at work. None of this "the person I'm in a relationship with is really busy at work" stuff, we want someone who is clearly not busy at work (but still works — a job is always a positive).

Where do we sign up for this? Someone who will pretend to be dead when we pretend to kill him? It's the dream! (OK, so this one is a little out there, but we don't care what society says — this pretend death caper is a real heartwarmer.) And we want someone who is going to have pretend duels with us, because we have a fake ninja quota and we have to reach it somehow.

But, if we're being honest, we'll forgive a whole bunch of flaws just to be with someone who unloads the dishwasher, because that job is boring and we'd rather be watching TV.

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New baby makes 5 for Teen Mom 2 star Leah Messer

Messer, whose married name is now Calvert, and her husband Jeremy Calvert's relationship looks to be pretty rocky at the moment because last month, Calvert publicly accused her of cheating on him with an ex. At the time of his angry Twitter rants he also hinted that a divorce was soon to follow.

Messer denies cheating on her man, but she did allegedly cheat on her last husband Corey Simms, something that Calvert brought up during his rant, HollywoodLife reports.

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While the couple has not made a public announcement suggesting that they will be going their separate ways, Messer's tweets do indicate that there are some big changes happening in her life.

Taking to Twitter on Sunday, the reality TV star informed fans that she needed their support.

The West Virginia native then went on to share a quote about failure, which many suspect could be linked to the problems in her marriage.

Messer and Calvert have been through a lot since their marriage in 2012, and even if they were trying to work on their marriage it would be pretty hard because they never get to see each other. According to RadarOnline, the mom of three told a fan that her hubby has been working seven days a week out of town.

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To add to Messer's headaches, she is also currently in a legal battle with her ex-husband over their two twins, Ali and Aleeah.

We think Messer definitely needs some good vibes sent her way right now.

Soy lecithin is a known allergen, and without it being disclosed on product packaging, those with soy allergies could be in danger.

The recalled products were made by City Line Foods Manufacturing Co. in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and include the following items:

• Auntie Anne's All Beef Classic Pretzel Dogs
• Auntie Anne's Fundraising Pretzel Dogs
• West Creek Black Angus Beef Pretzel Dogs
• Kunzler Pretzel Dogs
• Kunzler Turkey Pretzel Dogs
• Berks All Beef Pretzel Franks
• Nathan's Famous Pretzel Dogs
• City Line Foods Pretzel Dogs

The problem was discovered during a routine label review by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

More than 1,196,669 pounds of frozen pretzel dogs are being recalled. The products subject to the recall will be marked "EST. or P-34073" inside of the USDA mark of inspection on their packages, so check carefully.

Luckily no one has reported any illness as a result of the mislabeling, but if you think you have any of these products in your freezer, then better safe than sorry: Throw them out.

If you have any questions about the recall, you can contact Heather Neary, Auntie Anne's Inc.'s chief marketing officer, at 717-435-1558.

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The problem is that you either wait until the day before to buy them or you'll risk them going bad before the big day. Here's a quick and easy way to preserve your pumpkins to get them a few extra days of life.

Supplies:

• Bleach
• Vaseline
• Bucket
• Water
• Pumpkins/gourds

Directions:

• Fill up the bucket halfway with lukewarm water.
• Add 1/2 cup of bleach to your bucket.
• Soak your pumpkin in the mix for 30 minutes.
• Dry off your pumpkin completely.
• Rub a light coat of Vaseline onto the surface of your pumpkin.

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We're not sure if we should be more impressed by the actual sound this pug is making, or how rapidly and consistently he is able to move his tongue. Shouldn't he be dehyrdrated by now? Or exhausted? Or overworked? We've been at work for all of about five minutes and we're already in need of a nap and a trip to the proverbial watercooler, but this dog just keeps on plugging (pugging?) away. Perhaps this whole diesel thing is rubbing off on the pug, because he seems to be getting a lot of mileage out of this impersonation.

And might we say, Dosh, we love the statement you're making with that peach towel adorning your head. Very avant-garde.

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Thanksgiving preparations are a lot of work. Taking time to put together some essentials for after the feast will help you recover from festivities faster. Christmas shopping is up next, so you'll need to hit the ground running ASAP.

Supplies

As a seasoned Thanksgiving dinner hostess, I have put together a few things that will help you survive the aftermath of entertaining and overeating. These are merely suggestions; feel free to substitute with your favorites.

• Antacids, fiber and tummy-soothing teas
• Chocolate
• Pain reliever
• Stretchy pants
• Cozy slippers
• Sleep mask and ear plugs
• Energy drinks and wine

1. Get a big, plastic bucket.

We are going to layer in the survival goods by greatest and immediate needs from bottom to top.

Lay the wine and energy drinks at the bottom of the bucket. You will most likely need this at the end of the evening. I'd go with the wine in a mini box (it holds the equalviant of 3 glasses of wine). No glasses needed. Drink that puppy straight from the box; a straw is optional. Reserve the energy drinks if you plan to do some midnight Black Friday shopping or need something to wash down your turkey day leftovers.

3.

Next, add your favorite holiday movie. I suggest you go with mind-numbing funny. If you prefer a sappy, serious movie instead, go for it. I need absolute ridiculousness after I have stuffed myself to the point of popping like a tick. Plus, all the laughing will help you burn calories.

4.

I know you are going to eat enough food to survive until Christmas, but believe me, there is always room for chocolate. Go ahead and treat yourself to the good stuff. You'll need something to munch on while you watch your movie.

5.

The copious amounts of rich foods you will be consuming at Thanksgiving dinner is going to wreak havoc on your digestive tract. Being forearmed is forewarned. Make sure you have an array of antacids, tummy-soothing teas and fiber. Trust me on this one. After all that food your umm... regularity is going to be out of whack. Don't forget the pain relievers; someone is inevitably going to cause you a headache.

6.

Lastly, add a pair of cozy slippers, sleep mask, ear plugs, and top it all off with a pair of stretchy pants. This layer is the most important. After slaving in the kitchen to prepare a fabulous Thanksgiving meal, your stretchy pants and slippers are going to be like a warm (but not so tight) hug on a cold day. If you have extra guests staying for a few days, you'll be glad you thought to grab some earplugs.

Add a cute piece of fabric on top and secure with a ribbon. Keep your recovery bucket for yourself or better yet, give it to a deserving hostess for Thanksgiving!

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These decorated sugar cookies recreate Peeta's beautiful ocean-themed wedding cake for the nuptuals of District 4 victors Finnick Odair and Annie Cresta. Remember this scene in the book?

“Four people wheel out a huge wedding cake from a side room. Most of the guests back up, making way for this rarity, this dazzling creation with blue-green, white-tipped icing waves swimming with fish and sailboats, seals and sea flowers. But I push my way through the crowd to confirm what I knew at first sight. As surely as the embroidery stitches in Annie’s gown were done by Cinna’s hand, the frosted flowers on the cake were done by Peeta’s.”

I especially loved that, for Peeta, "doing the cake was a kind of therapy". Often I find myself getting lost in the process of icing a batch of cookies and over the years, many people have told me they find it relaxing as well.

Considering my admiration for Katniss, I could not resist adding a quiver of arrow cookies to the set (idea inspired by Pinterest) as well as a sparkling Mockingjay.

Personally, I love the opportunity to use a specific theme when decorating for any event. These cookies would be fabulous to serve at a Mockingjay Part 1 viewing party (or even for Part 2 next year, when we'll likely see the actual wedding) or can translate into an amazing theme for a Hunger Games birthday party or wedding (so fun!).

Even if you aren’t a fan of the movie, these cookies would serve well at any party or occasion celebrated by the sea!

Shopping list:

Include all of the ingredients (food) as well as the tools — two separate lists.

• Dani’s Sugar Cookie Cutout Recipe
• Royal icing: 1/2 cup meringue powder, 2 pounds confectioners' sugar, water
• Food coloring gels
• Luster dust in silver
• Disco dust in silver and royal blue
• Candy beads in blue, black and ivory
• Candy pearls in black (these are the smaller beads)
• Sanding sugar
• Food coloring markers (thin tip and regular) in black

Tools:

• Cookie cutters: mini banner cookie cutter set, primitive bird, wave, flower, seal, sailboat, mini fish
• Expert icing bottle kit (includes royal icing recipe, bottles, spatula)
• Heart applicator, decorating tweezers
• Soft bristle paintbrush
• Wooden skewers
• Decorating tweezer
• Toothpicks

Directions:

To make the cookie base, use your favorite sugar cookie recipe or follow Dani’s Sugar Cookie Cutout Recipe

Step 1:

After your dough has chilled, let it come back to room temperature for rolling. I use non-stick Silpats as liners on my cookie sheets but parchment paper works well too. I also use plastic wrap as a substitute for bench flour. This keeps my dough soft and pliable and I am able to re-roll it several times.

Step 2:

I find it helpful to use dough spacers to roll my dough to 1/4 inch thick.

Step 3:

Once your dough is rolled, press firmly into the Silpat to make each cut.

Step 4:

I cut my shapes as close as possible to maximize dough use.

Step 5:

Pull away all the negative space dough and re-wrap in plastic wrap (or re-roll immediately). Place the Silpat on your baking tray and chill for 10 minutes in the freezer. Then re-position each cookie shape to space out on Silpat and bake following recipe instructions.

Up next: Hunger Games: Seal cookie

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Hunger Games: Seal cookie

Supplies:

• Heart applicator tweezer
• Expert icing kit
• Seal cookie cutter
• Black candy beads
• Black candy pearls
• Gray or clear sanding sugar
• Small white heart candies

Directions:

Step 1:

Leaving approximately 1/8 inch cookie edge, outline the seal cookie then fill in with the icing in a zigzag pattern.

Step 2:

Use the icing spatula to lightly spread the icing.

Step 3:

While the icing is still wet, add a candy bead nose, a black pearl eye and a candy heart.

Step 4:

Sprinkle with sanding sugar over an inexpensive paper plate (the best way to conserve and re-use your sugar).

Step 5:

And you’re done! Lay flat on a tray and let dry 8 hours or overnight before packaging.

Up Next: Hunger Games: Fish cookie

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Hunger Games: Fish cookie

Supplies:

• Toothpick
• Pixie dust
• Disco dust
• Small fish cookie cutter
• Small icing eyes
• Heart applicator tweezer
• Expert icing kit bottles filled with turquoise and white icing

Directions:

Step 1:

Outline and fill the fish cookie with turquoise icing.

Step 2:

Immediately add 4 white stripes.

Step 3:

Use the toothpick to drag a line from the center of the cookie through the white stripes.

Step 4:

Drag 3 lines (center, left and right) to the tail, then drag 2 lines in the middle of each center and edge line. This is called the "marbling technique."

Step 5:

Add the icing eye.

Step 6:

Sprinkle with disco dust.

Step 7:

Let cookie dry for 8 hours then clear eye of pixie dust using brush or clean finger.

Up Next: Hunger Games: Sailboat cookie

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Hunger Games: Sailboat cookie

Supplies:

• Expert icing kit bottles with gray, white, turquoise and blue royal icing
• White and black candy pearls
• White candy beads
• Toothpick

Directions:

Step 1:

Ice the triangle sail and let dry for 5 to 8 hours.

Add gray hull and ship body. While icing is still wet add black pearl ornament beads and the porthole window candy beads. Let gray icing dry/settle for at least an hour.

Step 2:

Using blue icing add the wave shape.

Step 3:

Using turquoise icing, draw 2 thin wave lines.

Step 4:

Using the same “marbling technique” as we did on the fish, drag the toothpick up into the wave point.

Up Next: Hunger Games: Fleur cookie

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Hunger Games: Fleur cookie

Supplies:

• Expert icing kit bottles with white icing
• Blue candy pearls

Directions:

Step 1:

Outline and fill the flower cookie and add 7 blue candy beads at center. Let dry for a minimum of 5 hours.

Step 2:

Add a tablespoon of confectioners' sugar to your white icing and re-mix. This thicker icing will allow you to draw thinner lines that do not spread out. Using a thin tip expert icing bottle, draw the petal lines from center flower to the center petal tip edge.

Step 3:

Fill in the lines going all the way around.

Step 4:

Sprinkle lines with a bit of disco dust (optional).

Up Next: Hunger Games: White Tipped Wave cookie

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Hunger Games: White Tipped Wave cookie

Supplies:

• Expert icing kit bottles with blue and turquoise royal icing
• Heart applicator tweezer
• Candy beads and peals in white
• Toothpick
• Paper towel

Directions:

Step 1:

Following the lines and curve of the wave, draw two outlines for the blue icing.

Step 2:

Fill in and use a toothpick to smooth the icing.

Step 3:

Add the turquoise royal icing in the negative space on the cookie, use a toothpick to smooth that icing.

Step 4:

Add irregular dots of contrasting icing to each all 4 wave lines.

Step 5:

Add a white candy bead to the tip then space approximately 16 to 18 candy beads out from the wave tip placing them further apart as you get away from the tip.

Step 6:

Fill in the white tip spacing with the smaller candy pearl balls adding less as you get away from the wave tip.

Up Next: Hunger Games: Katniss’s arrow cookie

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Hunger Games: Katniss’s arrow cookie

Supplies:

• Triangle and the heart from the banner cookie set
• Wooden skewers
• Expert icing kit bottles with blue royal icing
• Royal and silver disco dust
• Vodka
• Luster dust
• Food coloring marker

Directions:

Step 1:

Using the triangle and the heart from the banner cookie set, bake your arrows on wooden skewers. You can get some tips to baking cookies on sticks here. Bake the heart upside down to resemble a quill. We love that Katniss’s arrow is made from heart since she is such a passionate character!

Step 2:

Outline and fill the arrow cookie portions (triangle and heart) with blue icing.

Step 3:

Use a toothpick to smooth the icing

Step 4:

Sprinkle the arrow only with royal disco dust over an inexpensive paper plate.

Step 5:

Shake it off and let cookie dry for 8 hours or overnight.

Step 6:

On the quill side paint silver disco dust with a dry, soft brush.

Step 7:

Add a drop of vodka to the luster dust to give it a paint-like quality.

Step 8:

Paint the skewer in silver to match.

Step 9:

Give the luster dust a few hours to settle and dry.

Step 10:

Using a food coloring marker, draw in the the feather lines.

Step 11:

Up Next: Hunger Games: Mockingjay cookie

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Hunger Games: Mockingjay cookie

Supplies:

• Primitive bird cutter
• Mini candy pearls
• Silver luster dust
• Food coloring marker
• Gray icing in thick and thin tip
• Expert icing bottles

Directions:

Step 1:

Ice the mockingjay in gray and add tiny bead eye. Let dry 8 hours or overnight.

Step 2:

Add silver luster dust with a soft, dry brush.

Step 3:

Hash out the wing lines using a thin food coloring marker.

Step 4:

Trace over the lines using an extra thin tip on your thin expert icing bottle.

Step 5:

Use a toothpick to get the lines into thinner corners and pop any air bubbles. Add mini dot texture into the wings then sprinkle with a bit of silver disco dust. Let dry 3 hours minimum.

Step 6:

Use a soft brush over a paper plate to remove and excess disco dust.

Step 7:

Gorg! Let dry for 8 hours or overnight.

Package and slip into bag to bring to movie premiere. Grab a coffee or container of cold milk and eat while enjoying Mockingjay!

4 Best moments from The Newsroom's Season 3 premiere

HBO just released synopses for The Newsroom's December episodes — the penultimate and last hurrahs, titled "On Shenandoah" and "What Kind of Day Has It Been," respectively — and they are heavy on sudden death, incarceration, sexual abuse and being stuck in Russia. Russia! It looks like the festive season really is upon us (also a sore point among us at the moment: We're never going to get a Christmas-themed episode of The Newsroom, but that's a lament for another day).

Bear with us while we wallow in self-pity at all of these morose developments and break down the most spoiler-y aspects of HBO's synopses revelation.

Will is incarcerated for contempt

OK, so this isn't really all that surprising given in Sunday's episode, we saw Will convince Neal to tell him his "espionage source" and then instruct Neal to run. And by "run," we mean get the hell out of Dodge and don't use a credit card to pay for how you're going to get out of Dodge. So, we can only guess that Will is refusing to give up the source and has, therefore, been given the opportunity to ponder the meaning of life in a confined space with a bunch of other nice gentlemen. This jailbird-Will development raises an even bigger question, though, which brings me to the next spoiler.

Where in the Sam Hill is Neal?

OK, so I suppose the spoiler would be actually telling us where Neal is, but that hasn't been disclosed as yet (I like to imagine him making his way to India to participate in the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, but that's just me). We do know, however, that Neal is being replaced by a wee lad named Bree (played by Jon Bass) and Sloan is not happy about it, and we all know Sloan is at her best when she is fired up about stuff.

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Jim and Maggie are stranded in Moscow — and then they try to go to Cuba

Isn't that everyone's definition of the trip of a lifetime? You know, we'd probably go to the Maldives first, but we suppose the breaking news there isn't as pressing. In the series' second-to-last episode, Maggie and Jim will find themselves stranded in a Moscow airport and will "look to land seats on a Cuban-bound plane, hoping to interview one of its high-profile passengers." Um, guys, I'm not sure that's such a great idea; don't both of you know that only Beyoncé and Jay Z are allowed to go to Cuba? Apparently, Maggie lands an interview for a field producer position in Washington in the series' final episode, so I sure do hope she makes it back from Havana in time for that.

Side note for anyone who currently has "April Sun in Cuba" stuck in their head: We should be friends, because we are obviously on the same page about stuff.

5 Reasons we're crushed about The Newsroom's third and final season

Someone is dying

Per the last episode synopsis, "A sudden death leads Will and Mac to ponder the milestones that transformed the newsroom." So, I suppose, if Will and Mac are there to ponder stuff, then they're obviously not the ones going to the big newsroom in the sky. And, sure, it could be someone who we've never heard of and who is completely inconsequential, but what would be the point in that? You know who isn't mentioned in this episode's synopsis? Charlie. I repeat: Charlie is not mentioned in the synopsis for the sudden death episode. Please excuse me while I seek medical attention for the hysteria I'm currently suffering.

Who do you think is going to bite the proverbial bullet? And what do you think about the other series finale developments? Let us know in the comments.

Chickpeas, walnuts and mint are ingredients often used in Indian-inspired meals. I wanted to include some of these tasty foods in an easy-to-make appetizer that also looks pretty on a plate.

The phyllo dough used to wrap up these delicious treats is nice and crunchy, baked golden and crisp. The yogurt-mint dip adds a vibrant and refreshing touch to dollop on top of these bundles.

Impress your guests with this Indian-inspired appetizer. It makes a pretty presentation for a festive gathering.

Chickpea, carrot and walnut bundles with yogurt-mint dip recipe

Phyllo dough is perfect for this appetizer because it bakes up crispy and golden. Remember to work quickly with it and to keep any unused sheets covered with a damp towel. These little bundles are the perfect size to serve at your next party.

Serves 10-12

Prep time: 10 minutes | Bake time: 12-15 minutes | Total time: 22-25 minutes

Ingredients:

For the dip

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup mint (more to taste), finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the bundles

• 2 rolls prepackaged phyllo dough, thawed
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup carrots, rough-chopped
• 1/3 cup walnuts
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• Parchment paper

Directions:

For the dip

1. Add all the ingredients to a food processor, and blend until smooth. Taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed.
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the bundles

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, and set them aside.
2. To a food processor, add the carrots, walnuts, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice, and blend until the carrot and walnuts are small.
3. To a bowl, add the chickpeas, and mash them, leaving some chunks remaining. Add the carrot mixture to the chickpeas, and season with the salt, black pepper and red pepper.
4. Unroll the phyllo dough. Use a damp towel to keep on the sheets you're not working with. Use a sharp knife to cut the opened roll in half.
5. Place 1 sheet (the ones cut in half) of the phyllo onto a work surface, and brush the entire sheet with the melted butter. Continue with 2 more sheets. Add a fourth sheet, but don't brush it with butter. Cut the sheets into 4 even-sized squares.
6. Add 1 heaping teaspoon of the chickpea mixture to the center of each square. Gather up the edges of the phyllo, and bring them to the center, squeezing them slightly to help hold them together.
7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
8. Serve with the yogurt-mint dip.

Serve this pretty, golden and flavorful appetizer.

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Recently purchasing a Tribeca penthouse formerly owned by Peter Jackson for a whopping $19.95 million, Taylor Swift is moving on up to the East Side... literally. The singer-songwriter, who recently made headlines after pulling all of her music from Spotify, has reportedly lived in the home since earlier this spring. Finding inspiration from her NYC digs, Taylor has made her stay permanent. The 7-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom penthouse is true to its Tribeca architecture with hardwood flooring, exposed brick and overhead beams. Although located snugly in NYC, the penthouse has a homey, airy vibe with a country-white kitchen adorned with stainless steel appliances. Proving that while you can take the girl out of the country, you can't quite take the country out of the girl.

Taylor Swift's new song about New York could be about any city, really

Photos courtesy of: Zillow.com

In addition to the many fine luxuries that Taylor has undoubtedly become accustomed to, the Tribeca penthouse is filled with plenty of closet space for Tay's drool-worthy wardrobe. The 25-foot hallway has 10 (!) closets that lead up to one magnificent dressing room which is likely to be filled with her thousands of designer threads. Her master suite is fanciful with space and a fanciful fireplace. Swift is said to have decorated her pad with a beautiful grand piano, books quaintly in birdcages and fresh artwork. We wouldn't expect her decor to be any less than amazing considering the girl's got killer style.

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