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Author: Kristi Gustafson Barlette

pokemon

What is with this Pokemon Go craze?

In middle school, I loved playing River Raid on Atari. Then Nintendo came along and I couldn’t get enough of Tetris. I’d sit in front of our tube TV for more than an hour determine to conquer level
cupcakes

Giveaway: Cupcake making class at Different Drummer’s Kitchen

Update: Erin Clary wins. See that picture right there? You can make those — for free. We’re giving away a seat in a cupcake making class. Make cupcakes delicious as they are creative. Join Lara
dallas

What Capital Region residents are saying about the police killings in Dallas

Dallas understandably dominates social media feeds this morning. Five officers were killed by a sniper during a Black Lives Matter protest and several other people were injured. While there’s
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Poll: Was Mischa Barton’s bikini-clad tribute to Alton Sterling inappropriate?

Mischa Barton started trending on Twitter today. I figured she was dead. Why else would a woman who essentially has become an E-list actress after her stint on the O.C. appear on social media? Turns
strangersbaby

ARA: How do I politely ask people to stop touching my baby?

A reader asks: Why do people think it’s okay to touch a stranger’s baby?! It’s happening so frequently that I’m going to stop being polite. Do your readers have thoughts or suggestions on how to
massage

20 percent off massages at Rumors

Rumors Salon and Spa is running a promotion featuring massages. New clients who book an appointment with April or Judy for today receive 20 percent off their first appointment. You can choose between
caption this

Caption this!

We haven’t had a Caption This in a long, long time. This came across my Facebook feed and I couldn’t resist. I’m guessing you would not see a frozen treat with this name in a mainstream grocery around
newton plaza

High-end consignment store coming to Loudonville

I’ve complained for years that we don’t have many true “high-end” consignment stores in the immediate Capital Region. If you’re hoping to find — or sell — Louis Vuitton, Gucci and the like, your
wedding party ramos

The most ridiculous things bridesmaids and groomsmen were asked to do

A couple weeks ago I wrote about that red head who was asked to dye her hair in order to be in her friend’s wedding. That bridesmaid-to-be is far from the only wedding party member dealing with odd
james and hillary

Is everyone #MoreTrustedThanHillary?

As I was listening to FBI director, James Comey, talk about the Hillary Clinton email investigation yesterday during the breaking news report I thought “Ohhh, Donald Trump has got to be loving this.
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