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Canada Reads 2010 Line up and News
Canads Reads 2010, hosted by CBC Radio, is back with a vengence with five excellent Canadian books going head to head for five days of heated debate.
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Four Tips to Avoid Holiday Debt Next Christmas
December debt can bring anyone down. Avoid Christmas debt with these four tips.
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The Best Cocktail Recipes for Christmas
Christmas is all about enjoying a delicious drink... or two or three and with these cocktail ideas, it's easier than ever to get into the Christmas spirit.
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How to Remain Organized this Christmas
One of the best ways to beat the Christmas panic and remain prepared for all things festive is by planning ahead.
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Three Day Novel Contest Hits the TV Screen
The Three Day Novel Contest is a literary marathon in which writers from across the globe battle the clock to pen the best novel of the year.
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Matt Cohen Award Winner Announced
October 24th will mark a special day in Paul Quarrington's life as he receives the prestigious Matt Cohen Award for his work in Canadian literature.
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Trick or Treat Costumes During Pregnancy
Instead of hiding away this Halloween season, flaunt that pregnant figure with these creative and comfortable pregnancy Halloween costumes.
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The Vinyl Café Diaries Review
Looking for a laugh out loud read? Canadian Stuart McLean's' Vinyl Café Diaries delivers the goods!
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Word on the Street Festival Highlights
As Canada's most celebrated coast-to-coast book fair, Word on the Street will once again hit Vancouver, Halifax, Kitchener and Toronto with a literary bang!
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Ten Free Outdoor Activities to Do with Children
Looking for some fresh, free and fun activities for outdoor play with the little ones? Look no further!
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Feminine Relationships in The Robber Bride
The Robber Bride looks at four important women of the 1990's: Tony, Charis, Roz and the heartless glue that binds them together - Zenia.
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Margaret Atwood's The Robber Bride Analysis
A look at the destructive, unconventional and undeniably captivating character of Zenia in Margaret Atwood's classic tale, The Robber Bride.
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Canadian Children Book Centre Awards Finalists
$110,000 in prize money will be awarded to Canadian children's book authors in the coming months thanks to the 2009 Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards.
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Newborn Baby Checklist for All Parents
Overwhelmed by the excess of baby products out there? Shop smart with less stress and more success with these must-have items for all newborn needs.
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Financial Tips for Parents-to-Be
Baby on the way? Worried about the financial strain that his arrival will cause? Start planning now to avoid debt later.
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The Book of Negroes to be Made into a Film
Historical novel, The Book of Negroes, by Canadian author Lawrence Hill will be made into a movie by Conquering Lion Pictures.
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Review of Plain Truth by Jodi Piccoult
Jodi Piccoult's Plain Truth transports readers into an Amish community when a horrendous crime is committed and an entire religion put on trial.
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Review of The Pact by Jodi Piccoult
Jodi Piccoult's The Pact follows a teen suicide case as the before and aftermath unfold both in and outside the courtroom.
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The Warning Signs in Fahrenheit 451
In Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 readers enter a futuristic world without individual self, without real-life experiences, and without literature.
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Media Manipulation in George Orwell's 1984
Orwell's masterpiece, 1984 takes readers on a journey into a dystopian society that, in reality, is not much different than the world of today.
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A Road Trip to Remember – The Flying Troutmans
Canadian author Miriam Toews' much awaited book, The Flying Troutmans, offers a wild ride through character development and so much more.
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Vancouver International Writer's Festival 2009
The Vancouver International Writer's Festival is in its 22nd year and again promises an exciting experience.
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Margaret Atwood's Book Tour Extravaganza
Canadian literary great Margaret Atwood will set out on a book tour like no other to promote her latest novel The Year of the Flood.
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What to Pack On a Long Flight
Planning a long journey? Pack smart with these essential tips for packing a carry-on bag.
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Top Ten Must-Do's in Tropical North Queensland
Visiting Tropical North Queensland? Make sure the following ten things are on that list of things to do.
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Analysis of Ondaatje's The English Patient
The English Patient is Michael Ondaatje's most famous book and was also made into an Academy Award winning motion picture.
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The Epic Forms in Eugenides' Middlesex
Middlesex, a second novel by Jeffrey Eugenides, is of epic proportion to say the least. It recounts the history and humour that made Calliope into the man he is today.
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The Time Traveler's Wife Review
In The Time Traveler's Wife, Henry and Claire face the ups and downs of dating, love and marriage, as well as the added struggle against time.
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An Analysis of Shaw's Pygmalion
For anyone who loves a good laugh about a mythical rags-to-riches anti-love story with a twist, then Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw is not a play to be missed!
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Five Golden Rules when Buying Diamond Rings
Buying a diamond is not as easy as it seems. Know what to do and what to look for with these five golden rules to buying diamonds.
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The Ultimate List of Canadian Lit Books 76-100
A countdown of the Most Important Books in Canadian Literature, from 1984 to 2004, as reported by the Literary Review of Canada
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The Ultimate List of Canadian Lit Books 51-75
A countdown of the Most Important Books in Canadian Literature, from 1970 to 1982, as reported by the Literary Review of Canada
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The Ultimate List of Canadian Lit Books 26-50
A countdown of the Most Important Books in Canadian Literature, from 1948-1968, as reported by the Literary Review of Canada
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The Ultimate List of Canadian Lit Books 1-25
A countdown of the Most Important Books in Canadian Literature, from 1545 to 1948, as reported by the Literary Review of Canada
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Review of Jodi Piccoult's Handle With Care
International bestseller Jodi Piccoult's Handle with Care is a captivating narrative about life with a little girl suffering from Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
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A Review of Jodi Piccoult's Nineteen Minutes
Jodi Piccoult's Nineteen Minutes fuses a violent act caused by bullying with a dramatic court case and unforgettable characters
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Biography and Writing of Miriam Toews
A look at Manitoba born and bred author Miriam Toews' journey to the top of Canadian fiction - her life, her works and the awards along the way.
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Analysis of Margaret Atwood's Cat's Eye
Canadian author Margaret Atwood explores the themes of identity and self worth through a retrospective look at art in Cat's Eye.
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Important Themes in Life of Pi
Yann Martel's Life of Pi focuses on the desire to survive and the value of telling a story.
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Light & Dark, Day & Night in Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet is one of the most read plays in the world. His use of opposites, including light & dark and day & night, sets Romeo &Juliet above the rest.
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Conflicting Imagery in Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet has often been described as a play of opposites. These opposites include life and death and love and hate as well as several other important conflicting
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Book Analysis of Farmworker's Daughter
Rose Castillo Guilbault's Farmworker's Daughter: Growing up Mexican in America takes readers on both a familiar & unfamiliar journey through self discovery & realization
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Governor General Wins in Poetry, Drama & Kidslit
A Look Back at the Last Nine Years of Canada's Most Prestigious Literature Award, the Governor General Award.
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Fiction & NonFiction Governor General Award Wins
A look at the fiction and nonfiction winners of the Governor General Awards, from 2000-2008.
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The Results of Canada Reads 2009
It was a battle of the books as The Book of Negroes, The Fat Woman Next Door is Pregnant, Fruit, Mercy Among the Children and The Outlander vied for Canada Reads title
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Analysis of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe tells the story of the people of Umuofia on the Niger River. Beneath the story of Okonkwo lies a history and tradition never recorded
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Understanding the Types of Massage
Explore the different massages and determine which one is right for your situation.
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Review of Andrew Davidson's The Gargoyle
Buckle up: Anyone who is planning on diving into the world of Andrew Davidson's first novel, The Gargoyle, is in for one crazy ride.
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What is a Certified Diamond?
Before you make the purchase of a lifetime, make sure you know the facts behind EGL, GIA and the importance of diamond certification in general.
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Reducing Cellulite with Massage - It's Possible
Recent studies have shown that those awful little bumps on your skin, aka, cellulite, can actually be smoothed and reduced with a cellulite massage.
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A Brief Guide to Diamonds
A diamond is forever: that is why it is vital that a diamond cut be properly understood.
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Review of Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth
A review of the reasoning and purpose behind Canadian spiritual writer Eckhart Tolle's second book, A New Earth.
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Does Massage Really Reduce Depression?
Recent studies from The Touch Institute and New Mood Research both suggest that the trick to alleviating your anxiety and depression is regular massage appointments.
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Help! I Have to Write a Research Paper
A guide to researching, referencing and writing your next term paper.
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The Rules to Writing a Research Paper
Writing a research paper isn't rocket science but it may seem just as daunting. Highlighted below are the rules needed to write an A + research paper, every time.
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Biography of Alice Munro
Following the footsteps of one of Canada's best storytellers, from poultry farming to literary fame, and then back again.
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Biography of the Richler Family
A brief biography of Mordecai Richler and his children, Daniel, Noah, Jacob, Emma and Martha, all who have followed in their father's literary footsteps.
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Canadian Literature Goes Head to Head on CBC
Be sure to tune your radio to CBC for Canada Reads, a week long debate about some of Canada's most-talked about novels of the year.
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Today's Canadian Literature Leaders
These three Canadian authors have soared to the top of the charts with their best selling books and helped put Canada on the literary map.
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20th Century Canadian Lit at its Best
These four authors showed the world that there is more to Canada and to Canadian Literature than just hockey and beer.
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For The Munschkins: Canadian Children's Lit
Share the laughter, explore the stories, and re-discover the joy of reading with these Classic Canadian Champions of Children's literature.
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21st Century Canadian Fiction Authors
A look at the stories and the successes that made Canadian authors Douglas Coupland, Michael Ondaatje and Margaret Atwood household literary figures.
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Influential Canadian Fiction Authors
A look at the stories and the successes that made Canadian authors Douglas Coupland, Michael Ondaatje and Margaret Atwood household literary figures.
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Three of the Best in Canadian Literature
A look at the stories and the successes that made Canadian authors Douglas Coupland, Michael Ondaatje and Margaret Atwood household literary figures.
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Biography of Thomas King
Contemporary novelist, children's author, professor, editor, radio host, lecturer, politician: is there anything esteemed Canadian Thomas King can't do?
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Chart Toppers in Canadian Literature
BookNet Canada recently released the Top 50 Canadian Bestsellers on the market. From Gladwell to Munsch, from satire to spirituality, discover which books made the cut.
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Canadians Can Write but Will They Read it?
Canadians are put to shame when a government-sponsored poll reveals most Canadians cannot name even one CanLit author.
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The Incomparable Atuk by Mordecai Richler
In The Incomparable Atuk, Richler satirically creates a character that is fused with both the exotic authenticity of his past and the pretentious greed of the present.
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The Ill Fated Nature of Prince Hamlet
There are several different tragic elements in Hamlet, including Polonius's death, Ophelia's death and Hamlet's death, for all of which Hamlet can be held accountable.
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Friendship in A Separate Peace
John Knowles' novel A Separate Peace takes readers into the lives of Finny and Gene, two teenaged boys coming to grips with their identities
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Personifying Death in Brothers Grimm
"Godfather Death" is one of the Grimm Brothers' classic tales about a young doctor and his relationship with his Godfather, Death personified.
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Diving Deep into Identity in Atwood's Surfacing
Atwood's Surfacing takes readers below the surface as one woman re-visits her childhood home and the secrets of her past.
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The Blurring of Reality in Surfacing by Atwood
Things aren't always what they seem. Margaret Atwood, in her novel, Surfacing, wants her readers to know this.
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Reality vs Imagination in Anne of Green Gables
Readers can explore the world of escapism as Anne faces situations where her romantic imagination collides with the social expectations of the world around her.
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The Importance of Seven in The Rez Sisters
More than just a number, the numeral seven captures the true Native American culture that encompasses Highway's play.
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Searching for Self through Starvation in Atwood
"The Edible Woman" takes readers on a journey through one woman's rebellion against the male-dominated society that she is thrust into.
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The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
Richler's coming of age novel delves into the flawed world of Duddy Kravitz, a Jewish Canadian who will do anything to reach his dream, no matter who he hurts on the way.
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Celebrities and their Twins
The epidemic of Hollywood celebrity babies continues to double with the birth of numerous sets of twins in the last four years.
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The American Dream in "The Great Gatsby"
The dream of finding fortune, fame and true love is something that almost all Americans strive for. The American cult classic, The Great Gatsby, this is no exception.
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The Religiousness in the The Canterbury Tales
In The Canterbury Tales "The General Prologue" the Friar and the Pardoners, two members of the clergy don't exactly practice what they preach.
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The Importance of the Past in "The Giver"
What would life be like without pain, sense of self or memory? Lois Lowry's "The Giver" asks and answers this question in this highly praised young adult novel.
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Top 5 Teen Comedies of the 90s: American Pie
High school comedies hit their peak in the 1990's. Featuring large-breasted ditsy blonde woman, good-looking ugly chicks, classic rugged football stars and band geeks, th
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Top Five High School Comedies of the 2000s: Juno
The new millennium has triggered a variety of changes. And this couldn't be more evident than in high school comedies. High school comedies of our millennium have become
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Top Teen Comedies of the 80s: The Breakfast Club
Some of the best high school comedy films of our time come from the 80's.
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Make the Most of Your Vancouver Experience
Vancouver is a city fuelled on variety. Whether it's the arts, sports, dancing or just relaxing, Vancouver has something for everyone.
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Top Eight Celebrity Dog Owners
"Man's best friend"" Not anymore! Celebrity baby talk takes the back seat as celebrity women step out of the spotlight and into the dog parks with their furry friends.
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Heal Your Mind, Body and Soul with Essential Oil
Feeling stressed after a long day? Have aching muscle pain? Coming down with the flu?
Then indulge in Essential Oils.
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The Famous Faces Behind Family Guy
Family Guy has become one of the most popular animated comedies of all-time and people are fast-becoming familiar with the Griffin family and their friends.
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Puppies' Most Adorable and Annoying Habits
So you've got a new little puppy? And she's a handful to say the least.
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Hiking Around Garibaldi Provincial Park
Garibalid Provincial Park offers various trails and camping grounds and promises spectacular snow-peaked mountains, challenging climbs and glistening glaciers.
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Exploring Scenic Garibaldi Provincial Park, BC
For hiking among beautiful alpine meadows, lush Canadian forests and breath-taking glacier mountains, then Garibaldi Provincial Park is definitely a must.
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A Rough Guide to Garibaldi Provincial Park, B.C.
Black Tusk and the surrounding area is the icing of the glacier cake that is Garibaldi Provincial Park in British Columbia.
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Backpackers Point of Review: Top Bars in Sydney
Australia is a country renowned for its diversity.
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Top Scenic Drives in British Columbia
From its picturesque snow covered mountains to its copious wildlife, British Columbia is considered one of the most spectacular areas in the western world.
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Where are they Now: The Females of Full House
Full House was one of the longest running and most popular family dramas in history.
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Where are they Now: The Men of Full House
For eight years viewers tuned in to ABC's Full House to watch the Tanner family, plus friends, Jesse and Joey, run amuck in various goofy adventures.
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Hollywood's Best-Known Children
None of them have ever put out an album, starred in a movie or won an Emmy. Half of them can barely even talk.
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Top Ten Yummy Mummys of 2008
2008 has seen a fair share of celebrity baby births with several sexy celebrities also due this summer.
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Life After "Saved by the Bell"
Zack, AC Slater, Screech, Kelly, Lisa, Jessie starred in Saved by the Bell for four memorable years. Now, fifteen years later, we wonder what became of the goofy gang?
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What Happens in Vegas Hits Cinemas
A predictable romcom starring Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz as unlucky newlyweds who discover that what happens in Vegas never stays in Vegas.
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