candy

Candy derives from the Arabic qandi - which derives from the Persian qand - a derivation of the Sanskrit word for cooked sugar - khand.

In North America, candy can refer to a wide variety of hard and not so hard confections, including caramel candy, chocolate, fudge, hard candy, licorice, nougat, salted candy, salt water taffy, sour candy, tart candies, etc.

In England, sweets and confectionery are the terms more commonly used for candy. In Australia and New Zealand, lollies usually refers to non-chocolate candies. In India, sweets and confectionery are popular. Halva and other traditional confections are also termed "sweet meats".

Sour candy and some other candies may be so acidic that they come with printed warning of potential soft tissue irritation to the cheeks and gums. The Minnesota Dental Association has alerted young persons about tooth decay and dental erosion linked to sour candies. Reduced calorie candies may be preferred by those on a diet.

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• Holiday Gift Ideas For Foodies

  
  Elle's New England Kitchen — Authority: 405
  Need holiday gift ideas?  I know I always do!  Some people can be really hard to buy for, and you can drive yourself nuts trying to figure something out.  What I’m doing today is just giving you some ideas.  These are things that I either personally use or things I want for myself.  Sit down, grab a cup of ...
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• Another great one on the “government” schools:

  
  InvestmentWatch — Authority: 449
  “District nixes cash-for-grades fundraiser BY LYNN BONNER - STAFF WRITER …..Selling candy didn’t raise much money last year, so a Goldsboro middle school tried selling grades. …..However, the fundraiser came to an abrupt halt today after a story in the News & Observer raised concerns about the the practice ...
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• Japan Firm Makes Custom Barcode Art

  
  Geekologie - Gadgets, Gizmos, and Awesome — Authority: 751
  D-Barcode is a Japanese firm that will design your barcode to look cooler than the standard bunch of lines . These are some examples of their work. But it doesnt come cheap! And, despite what you may have read above the urinal , neither do I. It can be pretty pricey, though: $1,500 for a design, and $200 a ...
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• LLWD Video on iTunes

  
  Gossip Candy — Authority: 458
  I kind of threw it in another post this morning, but Kris’ video for LLWD is available on iTunes! It made a big jump on the iTunes charts and now is #15 at pop and #30 at general.
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• Samantha Ronson and Adam Seen Leaving Together

  
  Gossip Candy — Authority: 458
  They were exiting the Bardot lounge in West Hollywood (the Paper Mag party), but left in separate cars. AND YES, CASSIDY WAS THERE…HE TWEETED THAT HE WAS GOING (for anyone debating whether that’s him or not). Bunch o pics here . As JC so eloquently put it: You know…if she didn’t have a vagina, she’s ...
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• Enter the Kris Allen Every Second Counts Contest!

  
  Gossip Candy — Authority: 458
  Inspired by the lyrics of “Live Like We’re Dying,” KrisAllenOfficial.com announces the “Every Second Counts” contest! This contest is different. Instead of entering yourself, you nominate a friend or loved one who makes EVERY SECOND COUNT in their life. What they win: TRIP FOR FOUR PEOPLE TO NYC DURING ...
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• Adam…the Pics We Haven’t Seen Yet

  
  Gossip Candy — Authority: 458
  Someone on IDF found this pic on here . It’s pictures for syndication so most likely you’d have to pay to use them, but all the net detectives are trying to find larger/more of these! So last night, it looks like Adam went to the Paper Mag party after the TV Guide one: MDMOLINARI With @lightaaron and ...
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• Runyon Canyon Park seems to be Popular

  
  Gossip Candy — Authority: 458
  Fletcher (or write fanfic) as you see fit. This was also the same place HP went hiking awhile back. (p.s. not saying the mystery man is Cassidy or even HP but looks like y’all know where to go to see hot guys hiking)! From People : Adam Lambert , hiking down an incline in L.A.’s Runyon Canyon Park along with ...
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• People’s Choice Awards Ships Kradam

  
  Gossip Candy — Authority: 458
  Cinn pointed this out! If you go to the People’s Choice Awards voting page and click Favorite Competition Show, American Idol is one of the nominees and the pic they used is Kradam! Hmm, since both guys may be there, if American Idol wins will Kradam accept on behalf? Let’s find out!
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• Starbucks Milk Chocolate Burnt Caramels

  
  Gigi-Reviews — Authority: 513
  Sadly, I do not have the actual packaging to these candies. I assure you the box is quite pretty, and these candies were part of a gift pack that included Christmas Blend Coffee. They were given to me by a friend who thought I would like the candy. I would have used a stock image had I been able to find one. But ...
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• Puppy Cookies

  
  Edible Crafts — Authority: 497
  How crazy precious are these puppy cookies from Cookin Up Crafty Fun ? Find the how-tos HERE , found via EpiCute . Technorati Tags: puppy , cookies
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• EYE CANDY

  
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• Hmm..Fletchering Required

  
  Gossip Candy — Authority: 458
  From twitter last night: Adam Lambert and Kris Allen on the list for the TV Guide Party tonight in Beverly Hills. Let’s see if they show.4 minutes ago from web Now, I haven’t seen pics of Kris there yet…but someone noticed that it appears their handlers were both there. The blond guy is Adam’s right? And ...
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• ChocoPerfection Dark European Chocolate Bar

  
  Iateapie.net — Authority: 134
  Chocoperfection Bars says they, " Take the finest, most scrumptious imported European chocolate and sweeten it with sugar-free natural ingredients that taste exactly like sugar ." Well, with a description like that - I HAD to try it. Visions of a delicious, sugar-free chocolate bar danced before my eyes - or it maybe ...
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• Cheeks vs. Madonna

  
  Gossip Candy — Authority: 458
  Now Madonna? I found this video comparing Cheeks “Take It In” to the new remix of Madonna’s “Celebration” by Akon. Listen to the chords in both (the video compares them): http://gossipcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/celebratetakingitin.wmv Cheeks has been called the “boy Madonna” before by Robin ...
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• Why Not?: Interchangeable Mustache Pillow

  
  People Buzz — Authority: 150
  The $60 Mr. Moustache pillow is a pillow that comes with interchangeable mustaches for the dapper bastard on the front. Theyre made by Etsy seller salliyenglanddesign and are fun to kiss , even if your roommate is watching. Dont be jealous just cause I gotta man! The delightful Mr.Moustache pillow comes with four ...
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• Adam Interview with Collider

  
  Gossip Candy — Authority: 458
  Adam swears and compares nail polish with the interviewer (a guy)! Thanks to Heather for being the night owl who stays up and finds this so I can wake up and post! He says twitter is the devil…hmmm let’s see, didn’t someone else say twitter is the devil. Kris in an interview with OK from May 2009: No ...
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• Adam Attended TV Guide Party

  
  Gossip Candy — Authority: 458
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• Simple Joys

  
  candymag.com — Authority: 120
  As I turn a year older each year, I realize that it doesn’t take much to make me happy.  When I was 16, I demanded a party every year so I could invite all of my friends. Hahaha! This year, I didn’t even plan anything! Five Things I Love About Birthdays It’s a reason to celebrate. It doesn’t even have to ...
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• Magnolia Mojo.. & Mini Candy

  
  A Lil' bit of me... — Authority: 126
  I just adore the new sketch over at the MOJO MONDAY blog.. and for me a perfect excuse to use one of my many, many new Tilda’s! The challenge at ASFoS this week is to make a scene, so I masked Tilda with wreath and stamped the Chimney with stockings and text stamp behind her.. The fabulous papers are also ...
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