WHERE ARE THEY NOW - AMERICAN IDOL

The "New York Post" has put together a pretty extensive rundown on the current whereabouts of all your favorite "American Idol" contestants. . . even though you've since forgotten about them. (--You can browse through it, beginning here . . .)
http://nypost.com/seven/09022008/tv/idols__where_are_they_now__127171.htm

FOOTBALL SEASON RELATIONSHIPS

***HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR RELATIONSHIP SURVIVES FOOTBALL SEASON***

Lots of guys are thrilled that football season is starting up again, but just as many women are dreading it. So here are a few quick tips for both men and women that can help make sure your relationship doesn't go into sudden death this season . . .

GUYS SHOULD . . .

#1.) ENCOURAGE HER TO GET INVOLVED. If she asks what a "field goal" is or yells "HOMERUN" when your team scores, don't laugh at her. She's making an effort and trying to connect with something you love. So be supportive.

#2.) DO SOMETHING SHE LOVES. Football season lasts six months, and dominates every Sunday. So when you can, take her to brunch, or rent a chick flick and cuddle on the couch . . . just to remind her that football's not your ONLY love.

WOMEN SHOULD . . .

#1.) LET HIM ENJOY THE GAME. A lot of women love shopping, but hate when their guy rushes them as they're browsing the sales rack. So REMEMBER . . . watching a bunch of guys run back and forth all day is something HE actually enjoys.

#2.) DO SOMETHING FUN. He's having fun with friends, so why shouldn't you? Make Sunday YOUR DAY. He's preoccupied, so use the time to do something YOU love. (Match.com)

HEATH IS #1

HEATH LEDGER HAS BEEN VOTED THE SUMMER'S BEST MOVIE VILLAIN:

AOL's MovieFone.com website has dropped the results of its 2008 Summer Movie Poll. And here's some news that will shock absolutely no one: HEATH LEDGER'S Joker from "The Dark Knight" was voted Best Villain.

--The voting in that category wasn't even close. Heath got 95% of the vote. JEFF BRIDGES and CATE BLANCHETT tied for second, for "Iron Man" and "Indiana Jones", respectively. They each got 2%.

Here are some more quick results . . .

--People voted "The Dark Knight" the movie that was "most worth their cash". It beat "Iron Man", 72% to 14%.

--As for the movies that were LEAST worth people's cash, EDDIE MURPHY'S "Meet Dave" was the unsurprising winner, with 33%. It was followed by "The Love Guru", starring MIKE MYERS, with 23%.

--"The Dark Knight" was voted Best Superhero Movie . . . and was followed again by "Iron Man". (--Yeah, "Dark Knight" won just about every category it possibly could. It was also the Best Sequel, and had the Best Action Sequence . . . for the scene where Batman escapes from the skyscraper in Hong Kong . . .)

--"Tropic Thunder" won a close race for Funniest Comedy. It pulled 32% of the vote, compared with 24% for "Pineapple Express".

--Fittingly, TOM CRUISE won Best Scene Stealer for his work in "Tropic Thunder".

--"Wall-E" won Best Family Film, taking 48% of the vote. In second place was "Kung Fu Panda", with 24%.

--ANGELINA JOLIE won Sexiest Babe for "Wanted". She earned 55% of the vote, followed by CHARLIZE THERON in "Hancock", with 15%.

--You shouldn't even have to ask what the most anticipated movie of NEXT summer is. It's "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince". But not by that much. "Harry" got 32% of the vote . . .
--. . . While "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" ran a close second, with 27%.

(--Check out the FULL results of the MovieFone poll in a slideshow at this link . . .)http://www.moviefone.com/insidemovies/2008/09/03/summer-movies-poll-2008-the-results

SAVE SOME CASH

IF YOU'RE INVITED TO A WEDDING, FORGET ABOUT BUYING A GIFT AND JUST CUT THE COUPLE A CHECK:

Here's a little advice for everyone: If you're invited to a wedding, save yourself the trouble of searching for the perfect wedding gift . . . and just cut the couple a check. Why?

--According to a new survey, 68% of newlyweds say they hate their wedding gifts . . . and 72% say they wish their guests had just given them gift cards or cash.

--So what are the FIVE WORST wedding gifts you can give?

#5.) Plates

#4.) Picture frames

#3.) Candlesticks

#2.) Salt and pepper shakers

#1.) Personalized bathrobes (???)

(Daily Mail)

Ashley @ Night's Top 5

Hello All

Recently Cosmo (aka the Holy Grail of Womanhood) has come up with a list of legendary beauty tips that actually work. These tips are the ones your mom or grandma may have suggested, but you just never believed they would work. Well, Cosmo has tested these tricks and made a list of 30 tricks that actually work.

I, being the fashionista/diva that I am, have personally tried some of these home remedies and have composed a list of my Top 5 FAVORITE Beauty Tips - Fact NOT Fiction.

5) Perfume your brush: OK ladies, you've got to admit our hair usually smells pretty awesome. Just our shampoo alone smells great... but we tend to spray ourselves with perfume after our luxurious bubble baths. Why not spread the love... to your hair!? If you spray your perfume on your brush and run it through your luscious locks, your hair will smell AMAZING all day long! Who doesn't want that?

4) Use green tea for your splotches: Ever get puffy spots around your eyes/face? If you take a green tea bag and steep it for a bit, let it cool, and press it on your face- it can work miracles! The antioxidants in it actually make the puffiness disappear!

3) Shave your legs with your conditioner: We've all been there - run out of soap/shaving cream and need an instant fix. Well the conditioner not only gives you the lather you need, but the soft silky legs you desire! Next time you're headed out on a big date, give it a whirl ;)

2) An Egg-Whites Mask: If you're looking to give your face a little UMPH, go into your fridge and break open an egg or two. Separate the yolk and apply the whites to your face. Yes, it's a bit gross... but if you leave it on for 5 minutes and then rinse, your face's moisture will be restored!

and my #1 Fact NOT Fiction Beauty Tip is...

1) Toothpaste kills the zits: I don't know how many times I've heard this one, but IT ACTUALLY WORKS!! If you've ever had your confidence ruined because of an unexpected visitor showing up on your face, LISTEN UP!! When the pimple appears, put a dab of toothpaste on it. Let it sit for 15 min to absorb the oils... and BAM!! (ok it's never instantaneous, but it's a lot faster and less painful than other methods). So give it a whirl... I swear by it!!

To read all 30 beauty tips, visit: http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/130/wacky-beauty-tips-that-work

Remember ladies: Beauty comes from within. Be confident in who you are and your opportunities will be endless.

Ashley @ Night

JYY HERO OF THE WEEK

Sometimes it's hard to find some positive news out there. This week, I am very proud to announce our 1st "JYY HERO OF THE WEEK"!!

(Click here for full story & video)

A Conway Police officer is credited with saving the life of a little girl trapped in a burning building. The call came in around 1:30 Tuesday morning of a fire at an apartment building on West Main Street. Officer Michael Boucher was told some people could still be trapped inside. Intense flames kept him from entering at first, so he woke residents up by pounding on the door. A young boy got out and said his sister was still in her bedroom. Boucher crawled through the dense smoke and found the crying child between her bed and a wall. He grabbed her and crawled out with her before both tumbled down stairs and out of the building. Another man who was trapped managed to get out by kicking an air conditioner out of a window and jumping.

For his heroic acts, Officer Michael Boucher is this week's "JYY HERO OF THE WEEK"!! If you have an uplifiting & positive story, please email it to us so we can share it on the air! - Thank you! -- Nazzy

IT MIGHT NOT BE YOUR FAULT

SCIENTISTS HAVE DISCOVERED A PROMISCUITY GENE:

I’m not sure why, but some guys feel it’s necessary cheat on their lady? If you are one of those guys who do, but don’t know why, I have great news . . . according to a new study . . . it might NOT be your fault! Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, recently found a section of a gene (--called RS3 334) that can predict whether or not a man will cheat.

According to the researchers, men can have either ZERO, ONE or TWO copies of the gene section, and the more copies a man has . . . the more likely he is to cheat. (ABC News)

Please don’t use this as an excuse to cheat! Obviously you are cheating because your unsatisfied in the relationship. Be honest with yourself & your partner. Remember, it hurts to cheat, but it hurts even worse to be cheated on! Trust me, I know! - Nazzy

EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN

***FIVE WAYS TO BEEF UP YOUR BRAIN***

Ever had one of those moments when you walk into a room and then forget why you went there in the first place? Well, if you're tired of feeling dazed, bogged down, or just brain-dead, here are five ways to beef up your brain power . . . .

#1.) EAT BRAIN FOOD. Eating junk food doesn't just clog your arteries . . . it clogs your brain. Things like trans fats and saturated fats are the worst. But a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids . . . found in things like salmon, walnuts and kiwi . . . can help.

#2.) GET A LITTLE EXERCISE. A little bit of exercise can improve your memory, make you think more clearly, and EVEN decrease your chances of developing cognitive diseases later on in life.

#3.) GIVE YOUR BRAIN A WORKOUT. Once you're finished with your school years, it's easy to let your brain get out of practice. But playing memory games, brainteasers, or doing crosswords really WILL keep your mind limber.

#4.) DON'T GIVE IN. Sometimes people start to notice their memory slipping and they chalk it up to age. But research shows that people who give up on their memory tend to get worse because of it. So KEEP AT IT.

#5.) GIVE YOUR BRAIN A REST. Sleep actually helps your brain properly store the memories you accumulate each day. So, pulling all-nighters or getting just a few hours of sleep a night actually DECREASES your brain's ability to remember. (LiveScience.com)

MYTHBUSTERS MUST SEE VIDEO

The guys from "MythBusters" recreate the "Mona Lisa" using paintball guns . . . in less than a second. Check out the shot at 1:41 into the video.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

***FIVE GUIDELINES FOR A BIG INTERVIEW***

When you're interviewing for a new job, it's easy to make mistakes. You get nervous or you're not prepared for a question. So here are five guidelines to follow for your next big interview . . .

#1.) DO SOME RESEARCH. Your interviewer expects you to know how to do the job you're interviewing for. But, if you also learn about the company, you'll show that you're interested in the whole organization, not just the job.

#2.) DON'T LIE. Even if you've done your research, you're not expected to know the answer to EVERY question. So whatever you do, don't lie.

#3.) BE PROFESSIONAL. Your interviewer will probably try to make you feel as comfortable as possible . . . but don't get TOO comfortable. And don't bring up personal topics like your political or religious beliefs.

#4.) KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. You'll probably get standard questions like "What's your biggest weakness?" or "Why do you want to work here?" --They might SEEM like simple questions, but they're harder to answer than they sound, so BE PREPARED.

#5.) PUT ON A HAPPY FACE. Don't use your interview to talk about how your old boss was a jerk, or to explain why you hated your old co-workers. You'll just make yourself look bad. --Stay positive and let them know you're someone they'll enjoy working with. (CareerBuilder.com)

HOW BIZARRE NEWS (9/2/08)

-- It never ceases to amaze me the stupid things people will do to get into the "Guinness Book of World Records". For example, over the weekend, a 9-year-old Brittish girl set a new world record by placing 25 SNAILS on her face . . . at one time. In order to set the record, you have to balance all the snails on your face, then lean forward for TEN seconds. She smashed the old record of 15 snails . . . which was set back in March.

-- I understand that real estate in San Francisco is expensive . . . but this is out of control. Right now, a real estate company is selling 98 condos in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood . . . for just over $200,000 apiece. Now, in an area where condos regularly sell for $1 MILLION, this sounds like a pretty good deal, right? Except, you have to keep in mind that these condos have NO bedrooms or closets . . . and they're only about 250 to 350 square feet (--or about the size of seven ping pong tables). (--In other words, if you bought one of these places, you'd be paying around $1,000 per square foot. How ridiculous is that?)


-- And finally, would you like to lower your food bill? Of course you would . . . so maybe you should think about buying your own mini cow. What's a mini cow? Well, it's sort of self-explanatory. Mini cows are just like regular cows . . . only they've been genetically altered so they only grow about as big as a German Shepherd. So what are the advantages to owning one of these cows?

#1.) Mini cows produce about 16 pints of milk a day . . . which you can drink without pasteurization.
#2.) They're only half the size, but mini cows produce 70% of the steak of a regular-sized cow. #3.) You can keep a mini cow in your backyard . . . and it'll essentially mow your lawn for you with its grazing. You know it, we have a picture available on line.

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