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Alex Gutierrez (inset: Lester Cohen/Wireimage) Gossip Girl's Blake Lively wore a stunning couture gown by Marchesa for her secret wedding to hunky Ryan Reynolds, but it's her blinged-out engagement ring that has caught the fashion world's eye. The new bride donned the art deco-inspired sparkler the day after her nuptials, presumably as not to alert celebrity couple watchers. Although the couple walked down the aisle in a rustic-chic South Carolina barn on September 9, they didn't legally tie the knot until five days later.

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Adelaide Polk-Bauman, an expert at Forevermark Diamond, tells Shine that Lively's pretty new rock is a pale pink diamond solitaire set in rose gold. "The ring looks particularly high grade in terms of color and brilliance," says Polk-Bauman. "It could be near flawless." She estimates the size at approximately 12-carats. It's paired with a delicate matching band of pave-set diamonds.

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National Cheeseburger DayBobby Flay is in internationally known and award-winning super chef, but his cheeseburger tips are about as simple and downhome as it gets. Although he's famous for flavors inspired by the American Southwest, in 2010 he launched Bobby's Burger Place, a chain of 11 casual dining spots featuring traditional hamburgers front and center. What better way to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day than with a Flay-inspired, juicy, grilled six-inch patty topped with a slice of sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack.

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The Perfect Cheeseburger (adapted from Bobby Flay)

1 1/2 pounds 80 percent lean ground chuck

Canola Oil

Salt and Pepper

Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese

4 good quality burger buns

Pre-heat gas or charcoal grill to high or use a cast iron grill pan. A heavy fry pan works as well.

Most burger experts prefer beef with 20% fat content because it helps keep the meat moist. Gently shape four

Kate middleton visits mosqueDo people no longer have the right to a private life once they become famous? Fans and detractors alike apparently have a limitless appetite for dirt on any kind of celebrity from movie stars to "real" housewives to presidents. But that doesn't mean the incessant buzz of paparazzi hovering over their every move, like flies on a wounded animal, is ethical.

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On Friday, the French magazine Closer released topless pictures of Kate Middleton and both the royal family and 10 Downing Street (the office of the prime minister) are accusing the media of "having crossed a red line." Moreover, they have pointed out, the incident is doubly painful because of the late Princess Diana's tortured relationship with the press, which ended in her death in a high-speed car crash while being chased by photographers. "The incident is reminiscent of the worst excesses of the press and paparazzi during the life of Diana, Princess of Wales," reads the official

G.I. Joe Action FiguresThe results are in. Over 24,000 folks, young and old, voted for their favorite toy of the last century. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis announced on Tuesday that G.I. Joe beat out such childhood favorites as Raggedy Ann (number 11) and Mr. Potato Head (last place at number 20). The first plastic action soldier came off the assembly line at Hasbro ready to do battle in 1964.

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Growing up without brothers, I didn't get the appeal of the stocky little military man. In fact, my girlfriends and I wouldn't have even considered him an acceptable date for Barbie (number four) when we ran out of Kens. The museum asked voters to share memories about their most loved playthings. Reading through some of the stories, Joe's popularity makes sense.

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"When I was a kid I loved GI Joe! He stood for all that was America. I remember going out in the yard with Joe and defeating all evil, be it

Miguel Morin, Krystle TannerEight-year-old Miguel Morin was abducted by his babysitter Krystle Tanner when he was only eight months old. When Morin was rescued back in March, he was placed in foster care instead of being reunited with his family. On Wednesday, William Thursland, his court appointed lawyer, announced that Morin has finally met his parents in joint therapy sessions. "It's just barely begun so he's cautious," Thursland said in a press conference. "It's going well but it's just going to take time." State District Judge Mike Schneider also ruled that the boy would remain in foster care until at least January 9, when the next hearing is scheduled.

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It may be hard to fathom why the boy wasn't reunited with his parents immediately. In some cases, it may be beneficial to first place a child in a neutral environment while the details of their condition and their relationship to their abductor are revealed, says Geoffrey Greif, PhD, of the

courtesy Simon and SchusterWe think about divorce in terms of "failed" marriages, but author and filmmaker Dana Adam Shapiro's new book is a reminder that often our best shot at finding lasting love comes from the personal growth that occurs in the aftermath of a painful break-up. Over about four years, Shapiro, whose documentary Murderball was nominated for an Academy Award, traveled across the country interviewing hundreds of people who had survived a tough divorce and published many of their stories in the collection 'You Can Be Right (Or You Can Be Married).'

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When Shapiro, now 38, hit his mid-30s, he witnessed many of his friends' marriages start to fall apart and wondered why. At the same time, he hadn't been able to sustain a relationship over the long haul. "I've been a serial monogamist for over 20 years," Shapiro tells Shine. "I've had five three-year relationships and one year-long relationship, but I've never been able to make the

Adopt-A-Guy pop up shop (photo: AFP/Getty Images)The French dating website AdopteUnMec.com (Adopt-A-Guy) is set up like a man boutique where women peruse the virtual racks looking for their perfect match. "Special on Carrot-Tops" advertises one online banner. Another alerts "buyers" to a "Total Liquidation of Men with Curly Hair: Everything Must Go." Now, the company has taken their wares to the streets with a pop-up store in Paris where women can window-shop for a mate. Some critics are saying the concept is exploitative and there would be a public outcry if women were similarly put up for sale.

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The Daily Mail reports that gawkers flocked to the grand opening on September 11 to check out the real dudes being displayed in glass containers that resemble boxes of Ken dolls. These toy boys have names like "Mr. Muscle" and "The Rocker." The traveling boutique will be open for 10 days before moving on to other cities. Reportedly, the men in the displays are male models being used for promotional

If you have every tried to photograph a dog, you know how difficult it is. They twitch, they yawn, they walk away. Jessica Trinh's portraits of Chuppy, a golden retriever, and shelter dog Daisy look effortless. "Photography makes you look at things differently," the 17-year-old writes on her blog. "You notice rain drops and the way the sun kisses the Earth….There is no time to waste because there is an urgency to capture each loving gesture, smile, and laugh in both humans and animals." To see more of her extraordinary pictures, check out http://www.jessicatrinh.com.

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