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Top 10. (Girls' Life).


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TUCK EVERLASTING

Can a dip in a magical pond keep you young for eternity? Ask Winnie Foster (Alexis Bledel). Under the strict discipline of her mom, Winnie's only happiness comes from her friendship with Jesse Tuck (Jonathan Jackson Jonathan Jackson is a name shared by several notable men:
  • Jonathan Jackson (delegate) (1743–1810), American merchant, Continental Congressman for Massachusetts
  • Jonathan Jackson (black activist) (1953–1970)
  • Jonathan Jackson (football) (born 1982)
), whose family has a fountain of youth Fountain of Youth

legendary fountain of eternal youth. [World Legend: Brewer Dictionary, 432]

See : Unattainability
 on their property. Will Winnie choose to be forever young?

TUXEDO

Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jackie Chan Jackie Chan SBS, (born April 7, 1954), also known as Sing Lung in Cantonese (Traditional Chinese: 成龍; Simplified Chinese: 成龙  team up as rookie secret agents. When a chauffeur (Chan) comes upon his rich millionaire boss's tux, he can't resist trying it on. The mystical tux throws him into a world of espionage and danger.

ABANDON

Two years ago, Catherine's (Katie Holmes) boyfriend mysteriously disappeared from college. Since then, she's been haunted by his memory. Can she finally solve the mystery after a detective finds a connection between her BF's disappearance and a recent one on campus?

A GUY THING

Becky (Julia Stiles) can't hold a job or find a decent guy. So when she meets Mr. Perfect, everything falls into place--until she finds out he's marrying her cousin Karen (Selma Blair) in a week.

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Tonic

Head on Straight

It's been five years since these rockers have put out anything new, but it was worth the wait. Pop it into your player, kick back, and really pay attention to the words. Lead singer Emerson Hart writes thoughtful, poetic lyrics that move the soul and make you realize there really are guys out there who actually feel. Songs to fast-forward to? "Do You Know," "Head On Straight" and "Ring." And while you've got your ears peeled, listen closely to guitarist Jeff Russo's skilled riffs.

The All-American Rejects

This is good, fun pop with a deliciously raw edge. Lead vocalist/bassist Tyson Ritter, 18, and guitarist Nick Wheeler, 20, are responsible for composing the 11 energetic, emotional roller coaster tracks laid out on this CD. We don't know Don't know (DK, DKed)

"Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party.
 too many other bands that can take lyrics like, "One more sad song, tears shed, she's gone and make them seem like a super-thrill trip to the amusement park.

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LIFE IS A MOVIE STARRING YOU

What kind of pesky meddling med·dle  
intr.v. med·dled, med·dling, med·dles
1. To intrude into other people's affairs or business; interfere. See Synonyms at interfere.

2. To handle something idly or ignorantly; tamper.
 girl are you? When you win an Oscar for your autobiographical film, who will you thank first? a) Your parents, the best agents a girl could have, b) Your friends, who were amazing co-stars, or c) Your handsome leading man? Mattel's new board game Life Is a Movie Starring You is based on the book by Jennifur Brandt. Be a glamorous movie star, artistic set designer and director. Move around the Walk of Fame board by answering questions about yourself and your friends--and (funl) playing charades. Laugh as your friends act as Betty Boop eating a snake, or answer questions about tab flicks, furry friends and fave fave   Informal
n.
One that is preferred above others or likely to win; a favorite.

adj.
Favorite.



[Short for favorite.]
 food. The game is available at Target stores nationwide. Wanna wan·na  
Informal
1. Contraction of want to: You wanna go now?

2. Contraction of want a: You wanna slice of pie? 
 win one, Miss Glam GLAM Glamorgan (Welsh County)
GLAM Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (Australian Society of Archvisits)
GLAM Grinning Like A Maniac
GLAM God's Love And Mercy
? We have 10 to dole out. Send your name and address to Life Is A Movie Game, GL, 4517 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214 by Nov. 15.

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BOOK BAG

What's with My Body?

by Selene Yeager, PRIMA Prima® Cardiology A laser guide wire system for treating occluded coronary arteries by excimer laser ablation, indicated when mechanical guide wire and other treatment modalities have failed , $12.95

Finally... your body Bible! If you have loads of 0's about body parts, skin and hair care, menstruation menstruation, periodic flow of blood and cells from the lining of the uterus in humans and most other primates, occurring about every 28 days in women. Menstruation commences at puberty (usually between age 10 and 17).  and more, here are the A's. Each section addresses stuff all girls go through and zaps the mystery right out of your most puzzling, cringe--inducing issues. The O&A format is easy to grasp--way better than talking to the school nurse (ugh).

Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls

by Harriet S. Mostache, Ph.D., and Elizabeth K Lawner PRIMA, $12.95

If you've never met a mag quiz you didn't wanna tear into, this is for you. Sneak some alone time, grab a pen, and go quiz crazy! Are you a true friend? Are you a bully? Are you too boy-crazy? Stop guessing, and find out

Comfort

by Carolee Dean, Houghton Mifflin, $15

Kenny, 15, finds little comfort in Comfort, Texas, with his overbearing mama, overweight baby bro and over-indulging daddy. His only solace? Poetry. "You can lock me up .n your Coke can house 'til I'm busting at the seams...whoop whoop (hldbomacp) the sonorous and convulsive inhalation of whooping cough.

whoop
n.
The paroxysmal gasp characteristic of whooping cough.
 me like a dog while I listen to your schemes... but I ain't goin' down..."
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