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St. Patrick's Day doll displays - a variety of Irish dolls for Saint Patrick's day (with slideshow)

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St. Patrick's Day doll displays - a variety of Irish dolls for Saint Patrick's day (with slideshow) Saturday, February 27th, 2010 St. Patrick's Day is the time we celebrate Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland ... Keep Reading »

Love Don't Let Me Down

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I was recently hired as a movie extra again in the upcoming film "Love Don't Let Me Down" with Tim McGraw and Gwyneth Paltrow. (I was also recently a paid extra in " A Pure Country Gift ." ) Now I can truthfully say I have been in a movie with Gwyneth Paltrow - I played "small dot in audience!" You can read a little about the movie in these articles and websites: Profile: Gwyneth Paltrow - Actress and Singer Actress and singer Gwyneth Paltrow (Best Actress, " Shakespeare in Love ," 1998) is starring in the new country music movie "Love Don't Let me Down" with Tim McGraw . By Kathryn E. Darden   |  Published 2/8/2010 Tim McGraw & Gwyneth Paltrow film 'Love Don't Let Me Down' concert scene at Municipal Auditorium 3 comments Love Don't Let Me Down Stars Tim McGraw & Gwyneth Paltrow  Great American Country TV star Storme Warren is hosting a concert event tonight at the Municipal Auditor

Mary Mary, Red - Dove Award Nominations

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  More Dove Award nominations news! Red receives three 2010 Dove nominations for 'Innocence & Instinct' Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Nashville-based Red walked away with a total of three nominations for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards at the nominations announcement last week. The... Keep Reading »   Mary Mary nominated for a 2010 Dove Award; smash Billboard longest chart-run with 'God in Me' Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 · 1 comment Last week, gospel duo Mary Mary received a 41st Annual Dove Awards nomination in the Artist of the Year category. This follows an impressive run of... Keep Reading »

When dolls disappoint: Tiny Betsy County Fair Fun's odd tuft of hair

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  I recently purchased a Tiny Betsy County Fair Fun doll and was quite disappointed with what I got. When dolls disappoint: Tiny Betsy County Fair Fun's odd tuft of hair Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Tiny Betsy County Fair Fun Disappoints  Recently I saw a photo of the Tiny Betsy County Fair Fun doll and thought she was adorable. I loved the cute... Keep Reading »

Bristol Palin, daughter of Sarah Palin, to guest star on 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager'

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I am not a fan of this TV show, but I thought this story was interesting about Bristol Palin: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 Bristol Palin to Play Herself on "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" Bristol Palin, the eldest daughter of Todd and Sarah Palin and a teenage parent herself, is about to make her acting debut in a series about teen pregnancy - " The Secret Life of the American Teenager " appearing alongside cast members Shailene Woodley, Molly Ringwald, Ken Baumann, Mark Derwin, India Eisley, Daren Kagasoff, Greg Finley, Megan Park, and Francia Raisa.... Keep Reading » Story at: Bristol Palin, daughter of Sarah Palin, to guest star on 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager'

How to Prepare for a Power Outage in Tennessee

Tennessee can be visited by tornadoes, electrical storms, earthquakes, ice storms, landslides and other natural disasters. These weather conditions can cause power outages. Here are 2 articles to help you prepare for a power loss in Tennessee. How to Prepare For a Power Outage In Tennessee Top Five Ways to Be Ready For a Power Failure In Tennessee 

Nominees announced for 41st Annual Dove Awards: Jars of Clay, Skillet, Jason Crabb, Matt Maher, more

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The nominees were announced last week at the Curb Center in Nashville, Tennessee for the 2010 Dove Awards. Here is some info on the awards and some of the nominees: Nominees announced for 41st Annual Dove Awards: Jars of Clay, Skillet, Jason Crabb, Matt Maher, more Thursday, February 18th, 2010 · 2 comments Gospel Music Association Announces 2010 Dove Nominees The nominees for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were announced today by the Gospel Music... Keep Reading » Casting Crowns receives three 2010 Dove Award nominations, Mark Hall also nominated for a Dove Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 Five-time Dove Award Group of the Year Casting Crowns Snags 3 Dove Nominations Five-time Dove Award-winning Group of the Year, Casting Crowns , received three nominations for the  41st Annual GMA Dove Awards in the Artist of the Year, Group of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year categories... Keep Reading » Jars of Clay claims six GMA Dove Award nominations: 'Lon

The Best of Saint Patrick's Day on Bukisa: St. Patrick's Day History, Crafts, Foods & Poems

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These articles cover everything from St. Patrick's Day crafts and poems to St. Patrick's Day food and history . The Best of Saint Patrick's Day on Bukisa: St. Patrick's Day History, Crafts, Foods; Poems | Bukisa.com

Barbie announces next two careers: News Anchor Barbie and Computer Engineer Barbie

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Barbie announces next two careers: News Anchor Barbie and Computer Engineer Barbie Saturday, February 20th, 2010 Barbie Announces Next Two Careers  As reported in 2009 marks Barbie Doll's 50th anniversary , Barbie doll had already had more than 100 careers when her 50th anniversary rolled around last year... Keep Reading »

Nominees announced for 41st Annual Dove Awards

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 The nominees were just announced today for the 2010 Dove Awards at the Curb Center in Nashville, and I was there for the official press announcment. Nominees announced for 41st Annual Dove Awards: Jars of Clay, Skillet, Jason Crabb, Matt Maher, more Thursday, February 18th, 2010 The nominees for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were announced today by the Gospel Music Association at the Curb Center at Nashville's Belmont University... Keep Reading »   Nashville gospel music industry gears up for 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 · 2 comments Following a tumultuous year, the Gospel Music Association (GMA) is getting ready to announce the nominees for the 41st annual GMA Dove Awards.

Two more Haiti benefit concerts coming to Nashville: Healing Haiti 1 Song @ a Time and Help Haiti LIVE

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Two more Haiti benefit concerts coming to Nashville: Healing Haiti 1 Song @ a Time: concert for Haiti with Rachael Lampa, Brendan McCarthy, Michael Logen Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 Healing Haiti 1 Song @ A Time  There will be another Healing Haiti 1 Song @ a Time Benefit Concert at 12th and Porter on Friday, February 19, 2010 at... Keep Reading »   Help Haiti LIVE concert event in Nashville/L.A. features Alison Krauss, Amy Grant, Big Kenny, more Monday, February 15th, 2010 Help Haiti LIVE  Following news of all-star recordings to benefit Haiti and various Haiti relief benefit concerts, it has just been announced that...

Everybody's Fine & Sponsored Tweets

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I reviewed Everybody's Fine and took a long, hard look at Sponsored Tweets today   What's Wrong with Everybody's Fine Starring Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Sam Rockwell & Kate Beckinsale? " Everybody's Fine " with Robert De Niro , Drew Barrymore , Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale is another one of those Hollywood-hyped movies where the previews look cute, touching and definitely funny, but the movie is not. By Kathryn E. Darden   |  Published 2/14/2010   Sponsored Tweets: Smart Idea or Twitter Spam? IZEA's Sponsored Tweets launched last fall, and there is a wide difference in opinion about the merits of getting paid to tweet specific products. By Kathryn E. Darden   |  Published 2/14/2010

Music News & Notes from the Past Week!

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Playing catch up! I am learning if I write more articles, I have less time to blog about them! Most Popular The Best Christian Music for Valentine's Day: Amy Grant, Sixpence None the Richer, Chris Rice, FFH Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner My Bio · Articles The Best Christian Music for Valentine's Day   Today is Valentine's Day, and should a romantic evening or Valentine's party be part of your... Keep Reading » My article on the Best Christian Music for Valentine's Day held the number one position under the "Most Popular" articles on Examiner today!  It features songs by Amy Grant, Chris Rice, Avalon, Selah, FFH, Sixpence None the Richer, Steve Green, Noel Paul Stookey, Debbie Boone and more. Gospel Music 101: Who are Chynna & Vaughn? Chynna Phillips and Vaughn Penn new gospel