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Not everyone is a fan of Gisele Bundchen's newest Colcci campaign. As The Cut points out, "Normally, Gisele and body grease are a stellar combination, but the style feels off here. But maybe it's just that Gisele's skin looks blue and she's making a duck face?" The folks at Made in Brazil wrote, "Most of the spring ad campaigns in Brazil haven't been unveiled yet, but this one sure is a strong contestant for lack of concept and beauty artist on crack (who in their right mind would throw a bucket of baby oil on Gisele's head?). When even Gisele looks uninteresting in a picture, you know there is a massive problem with it."We've put together two images from Gisele's new ad campaign and a few pics from her walking in Colcci's recent show. Take a look and tell us what you think.More...

Gisele's Colcci Campaign: Gorgeous Or Just Greasy? (PHOTOS, POLL)

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The gloves came off in the political ad spectrum this week (that is, if they were ever on to begin with).Sharron Angle blamed Sen. Harry Reid (D- Nevada) for the economic meltdown, who in return marveled at her running ability. Republicans blamed President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a plot to take over America.More...

Political Ads Of The Week: July 30, 2010

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Ernest Hemingway once famously said that in order for one to be a man, a guy had to do four things: 1.) Plant a tree 2.) Fight a bull 3.) Have a son 4.) Write a book. Now that sounds like a damn good list, and it does sound manly as hell, but it also sounds outdated as hell.Whether Hemingway meant for the list to be taken literally or metaphorically doesn't really matter because we, as a society, are fascinated with both making lists and attempting to live by them. Me especially. Currently my five favorite films are 1. Network 2. Point Break 3. Adaptation 4. The Blues Brothers 5. Jaws. Don't expect that list to be the same next week though -- I am constantly watching and re-watching films that find their way in and out of my heart. My five favorite books? Well that's a whole other article. But I've been fascinated with Hemingway and his odd little checklist for quite some time.More...

No Way, Hemingway!

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Iñigo of Loyola was 30 years old when his leg was shattered by a cannonball during the siege of a castle by the French military in Pamplona in 1521. This pivotal incident, which might have been merely a tragic setback to another person, marked the beginning of his new life.After Ignatius stayed in Pamplona for several days, his French captors, who treated him "with courtesy and kindness," brought him back to his family's castle, where the doctors reset the bone. To do so they had to break the leg. "This butchery was done again," he writes in his autobiography. His condition worsened and those around him, worried that he was about to die, arranged for him to have the last rites.More...

The Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola: What Can It Teach Us About God?

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"This is like outer space."  Just one of the many accurate observations uttered by the incredibly giddy (and likely, incredibly impaired) geniuses who poured 32 glow sticks into the back of the toilet. But you know what? It is like outer space. And it's awesome. So without further ado, we present: The Rave Toilet. (via Hunter Covington)WATCH: More...

The Rave Toilet: Who Knew Flushing Glow Sticks Would Be This Awesome?

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Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton preliminarily struck down key provisions in Arizona's infamous SB 1070 law and ruled that states cannot preempt federal law. While important, this is a victory that rings hollow for me and all those who care about the true reform of our immigration system. In many ways, the damage to neighborhoods and communities had already been done, as people did not wait to see how the law would affect them. Many mixed-status families pulled their children out of school and moved out of state, closing stores and restaurants and leaving many immigrant neighborhoods like ghost towns. This did not just affect undocumented immigrants but all those whose status might be called into question -- including citizens, permanent legal residents, and temporary visa holders.The court's preliminary decision is only the beginning of the litigation process, which will unfold in the coming months. Yesterday's ruling, however, is a necessary first step in affirming the principle that it is the federal government's responsibility to set immigration policy and to enforce that policy. It affirms that even if the federal system is failing, states do not have the authority to set or enforce their own policies.More...

The Immigration Fight Isn't Over

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Our friends at HerCampus know college backward and forward -- mostly because they're there. With the start of school looming, HerCampus correspondent Gabriela Szewcow devised a list of must-haves for your dorm room. See her full list here -- and add your own trusty essential in the comments section.More...

Top 5 Things No One Told You To Bring To College: HerCampus List

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Who did the bride take for better or for worse? Vera Wang. And it was better than anyone could imagine.

In a floor-length gown with a bejeweled, shimmering waist-band, Chelsea Clinton surpassed the fashion expectations of the so-called "Wedding of the Century."

What do you expect at an event where even emergency electricians were instructed to wear tuxedos? For the rehearsal dinner at a nearby estate, the dress code was "country chic". But on the big day, the look among the 400 guests gathered at Rhinebeck's Astor Court, was American royalty. The Queen Mum, Hillary, wore a wine-colored Oscar de la Renta gown. But all eyes were on the princess bride.

Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky at their interfaith ceremony in Rhinebeck, NY - Chelsea Clinton Turns Princess Bride in Wang

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British Prime Minister David Cameron traveled to Turkey last week "to establish a new partnership between Britain and Turkey," he stated in an Ankara speech. He described the link as "a vital strategic relationship for our country."At times, the speech made for painful reading.More...

British PM and Turkey: Rue, Britannia!

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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-Mass.) stressed on Sunday that he would oppose requests for additional troops in Afghanistan even if military commanders on the ground requested the help.Speaking on CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS," the Massachusetts Democrat complimented the president for his strategy and commitment to the Afghan war. He would not speak with specificity about how he envisioned a military withdrawal from that country, only saying he didn't expect the United States to "pull the rug out" once the military began transitioning out of that theater in July 2011.More...

John Kerry: If Gen. David Petraeus Wanted More Troops For Afghanistan I'd Say 'No'