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Lil Links: Kid's Republic Bookstore

LilSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:00:29 -0700

Kid's Republic Bookstore - Ohdeedoh
Jessica Alba is considering adoption - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Eva Longoria desperately wants a baby - Celebrity Baby Blog
For some kids whining is everything - Parent Dish
When is it okay to leave your child home alone - Alpha Mom

Does Your Local Bookstore or Library Have a Resident Cat?

PetSugar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:13 -0700

Cat loving TrèsSugar spotted a recent article naming the most famous bookstore cats from across the country including the (late) Fup of Powell's Books in Portland, OR seen here. Seems felines and fiction go together like Dewey and decimal since enough libraries have resident kitties that there's actually a Library Cat Society. Who knew? I guess since these four-legged friends let guests browse and read in peace - and star in so many works themselves - that a feline is a natural edition to such establishments. Have you see one in a town near you?
Source: Powell's Books

Mommy Alert: Beware of Allowing Your Tots to Stray in Stores

LilSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:00:03 -0800

This latest clip is just too close for comfort. Similar to the story we told you about in May, another lil girl was molested in plain site at a big name bookstore. The first incident happened in the children's section of an Arcadia Borders and the most recent occurred at a Corte Madera Barnes & Noble, also in California.

This time, a five-year-old stepped just feet away from her mother who was at the counter paying for goods. But, the short distance and those split seconds provided a predator, who was silent during the attack, enough time to take the child's hand and put it inside his pants. Another incident happened at the same store this past Summer. While holiday shopping, you may be tempted to let your tots peruse the next toy aisle or stray a bit while you're in the checkout line, but in light of these reports, you should think twice about doing so.

Website of the Day: MSN Twilight

GeekSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:50:12 -0800

Only one more day until the highly anticipated New Moon premiere and I know you were just hoping I'd squeeze in one more Twilight tech treat before the big day. And here it is! MSN has launched its very own Twilight website that takes you right to Forks, Washington where all the Twilight excitement takes place.

You'll be able to take virtual tours of the Cullen house, the Forks Police Station, the Forks Hospital, Bella Italia, the dress shop, the bookstore, and the high school. Just don't try opening this site using Firefox on Mac or else you'll get this message (which I thought was pretty cheeky):

"Let's say Firefox on Mac is like a vampire and our video player is like a wolf pack. . . They just don't get along. We don't want you to miss out on the Twilight action though, so try opening our site in Safari for Mac."

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Reese Gets Away With Deacon and Ava

PopSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0800

Reese Witherspoon headed out of LA to spend her weekend in Ojai with Ava and Deacon. She paid a visit to a local farmers market on Sunday before stopping by a bookstore, where Deacon picked out a book of his own. Reese took a break to relax after making the talk show rounds to promote her new fragrance. She might be called back into duty if she accompanies Jake during his upcoming Prince of Persia promotion, but she always has her country getaway just an hour and a half away if she needs a break from the madness of LA.

To see more of Reese and Deacon in Ojai, just read more.

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Did You Change Your Diet Before Conception?

LilSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

When couples plan conception they generally prepare by tracking ovulation and take all the helpful hints they can get.

I recently stumbled on Cooking to Conceive: Fertility-Boosting Foods & Recipes to Help You Get Pregnant ($17) at the bookstore and was intrigued by the concept. It focuses on healthy dishes filled with veggies that add extra calcium, folate, and antioxidants to your diet (no champagne and oysters, but chocolate makes the cut!). It's all logical stuff, but I was impressed by the lineup. Did you change your diet when trying to get pregnant, or did you eat the same until you were eating for two?

David Beckham Looks Hot While His Boys Stay Cool

PopSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:00:47 -0700

David Beckham emerged from a bookstore in Milan earlier today, looking badass with his facial hair and aviators. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, his boys were looking equally cool as they perfected their skateboarding skills at a park in LA yesterday. Seems like Cruz forgot all about his scooter as he rode beside Romeo like a pro, sporting a fake tattoo to boot. David's due to head back to the Galaxy in June, but he's already making it clear that he wants to join AC Milan again next January. Spending so much time away from their dad has to be hard on the Beckham boys, but they'll have plenty of new skills and tricks to show him at the next family reunion.

To see a lot more of the adorable Beckham boys, just read more.

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Flynet and INFDaily.com

Daily Tech: Google to Launch an Online Bookstore

GeekSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:00:20 -0700

Google to launch an online service that will let readers buy electronic versions of books and read them on cell phones, laptops, and possibly e-book devices. - AP
BlackBerry Storm 2 announced. Here are 5 reasons why it's better. - PC Mag
How WiFi direct could be the death of Bluetooth - PC World
Parenting with Google Wave - Wired
What's wrong with buying speakers online - Crave
How do you define a digital home? - Unplggd
Gamer Mom takes a look at the art of video games - Green Pixels
It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game Ever bracket! - GeekSugar

Fab Read: Prada

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:22 -0800

Prada is jumping on the designer-book bandwagon. The Italian house has unveiled a 706-page book, titled Prada, that highlights the house's 30 years of fashion, art, and more. "For Prada, fashion, luxury and style go beyond producing an infinity of clothes and shoes, so the book wants to illustrate the various aspects through which Prada expresses itself," said Patrizio Bertelli, chief executive officer of Prada Group. The tome, which retails for about $150, will hit Prada stores, select bookstores, and Prada.com.

Man Molests Girl in Plain Sight in Borders Bookstore

LilSugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:30:35 -0700

You can never be too careful when it comes to your kids. Sexual predators are brazen so parents need to be aware of who their children are with at all times whether they are at a the local playground, a family event or even the children's section of a bookstore. And, as an adult it's important to trust your instincts and err on the side of caution rather than dismissing something as a fleeting feeling and have your offspring pay the price.

A southern Californian girl was reading a book at Borders when she was molested by a sex offender who had at least one prior for the same offense. The five-year-old was in plain sight of adults, but the perpetrator used subtle tactics to victimize her. The man was caught on tape so watch the unsettling footage for yourself.