Contrary to popular belief, writing is not an easy business to break into; the years of waiting and rejection are not exactly unheard of.  So when I learned that Veronica Roth, a 2010 NU alum and creative writing major, was having her first book published, I was more than a little impressed.  I grabbed a copy of her debut novel during the first break I found in schoolwork (which, let’s be honest, took some time) and settled down to read. Divergent starts off with a fairly straightforward premise.  In humankind’s eventual future, our society has been torn to shreds, and the population has been divided into five factions, each based on a virtue that the faction’s founders thought most integral to preventing another disaster – Abnegation (selflessness), Amity (peace), Erudite (intelligence), Candor (honesty) and Dauntless (courage).   When an individual turns sixteen, they are given an aptitude test before choosing which faction they would like to dedicate their life to. However, Beatrice has been identified as Divergent – she is equally suited for Dauntless and Abnegation. After being told her results are dangerous and must be kept secret, Beatrice chooses Dauntless, leaving her family behind in Abnegation. And this, mind you, happens in the first [...]

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Contrary to popular belief, writing is not an easy business to break into; the years of waiting and rejection are not exactly unheard of.  So when I learned that Veronica Roth, a 2010 NU alum and creative writing major, was having her first book published, I was more than a little impressed.  I grabbed a copy of her debut novel during the first break I found in schoolwork (which, let’s be honest, took some time) and settled down to read. Divergent starts off with a fairly straightforward premise.  In humankind’s eventual future, our society has been torn to shreds, and the population has been divided into five factions, each based on a virtue that the faction’s founders thought most integral to preventing another disaster – Abnegation (selflessness), Amity (peace), Erudite (intelligence), Candor (honesty) and Dauntless (courage).   When an individual turns sixteen, they are given an aptitude test before choosing which faction they would like to dedicate their life to. However, Beatrice has been identified as Divergent – she is equally suited for Dauntless and Abnegation. After being told her results are dangerous and must be kept secret, Beatrice chooses Dauntless, leaving her family behind in Abnegation. And this, mind you, happens in the first [...]

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Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were both in plaid shirts as they were spotted separately outside of their London apartment this morning. Rob joined Kristen in the UK, where she’s been filming …

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Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried appeared on the Spanish show El Hormiguero in Madrid today after taping the episode earlier this month when they were overseas for the premiere of In Time. The …

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Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried appeared on the Spanish show El Hormiguero in Madrid today after taping the episode earlier this month when they were overseas for the premiere of In Time. The …

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Victoria Beckham was honored with the award for best designer brand at the British Fashion Awards in London last night. Victoria took the stage to tearfully accept the honor, saying, “I’m so sorry f…

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Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield touched down at LAX together last night, though the hot young couple kept their distance as they made their way through the airport. The Amazing Spider-man costars are…

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Victoria Beckham was honored with the award for best designer brand at the British Fashion Awards in London last night. Victoria took the stage to tearfully accept the honor, saying, “I’m so sorry f…

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All the details on Prince Harry’s return to the UK
Alicia Silverstone talks about the simple steps she takes when “trying to save the planet”
Bruce Willis and his three daughters return to the states
Why Lady Gaga says she’s destined to stay single
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The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airs tonight, so Miranda Kerr stopped off for a chat with Chelsea Handler on Chelsea Lately yesterday. Miranda joked about having a natural childbirth even though husband Orlando Bloom wanted an epidural for himself, …

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The 2011 Gotham Independent Film Awards helped kick off the season of red-carpet gowns, acceptance speeches, and star-studded celebrations in NYC yesterday. Award season is officially around the cor…

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The 2011 Gotham Independent Film Awards helped kick off the season of red carpet gowns, acceptance speeches, and star-studded celebrations in NYC yesterday. Award Season is officially around the cor…

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With finals coming up soon, the coffee shops and libraries on campus are sure to be overpopulated with headphones, our bitter companions during the few days during the quarter and the “study” week known as reading week when we actually do work relevant to our classes. These days, headphones have become just as important as any other article of clothing. Not only do they give you a great excuse to not talk to people when walking down Sheridan Road, they tell the world a little something about you. A pair of Bose noise-cancelling headphones might say that you are very studious. As if the library weren’t quiet enough, you resort to total noise cancellation in order to write your final AF-AM paper. However, they might also say that you do not prefer form over function. While they work like a charm, they are not the most attractive set you can strap over your head. On the other end of the spectrum are Skullcandy headphones. A Skullcandy set might tell someone you prefer to walk around with your headphones around your neck than you do over your ears, considering they are more art than a functional product (they break way too [...]

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With finals coming up soon, the coffee shops and libraries on campus are sure to be overpopulated with headphones, our bitter companions during the few days during the quarter and the “study” week known as reading week when we actually do work relevant to our classes. These days, headphones have become just as important as any other article of clothing. Not only do they give you a great excuse to not talk to people when walking down Sheridan Road, they tell the world a little something about you. A pair of Bose noise-cancelling headphones might say that you are very studious. As if the library weren’t quiet enough, you resort to total noise cancellation in order to write your final AF-AM paper. However, they might also say that you do not prefer form over function. While they work like a charm, they are not the most attractive set you can strap over your head. On the other end of the spectrum are Skullcandy headphones. A Skullcandy set might tell someone you prefer to walk around with your headphones around your neck than you do over your ears, considering they are more art than a functional product (they break way too [...]

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Heart #11 – inside, autograph by Kevin McKidd
Hinge style heart shaped Valentine card.
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Heart #12 – inside, autograph by Kevin McKidd
Hinge style heart shaped Valentine card.

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Celebrities love to visit Disneyland whether they’re palling around with friends, spending time with family, or sharing a park day with their significant other. Reese Witherspoon and her crew hit th…

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Lower making charges, better realisation
Such ornaments contain 91.6 per cent gold and the rest is a silver and copper alloy. This makes these hard to allow for intricate and contemporary designs. There is a very limited range of machine-made jewellery — chiefly pendents and bangles — that …
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