CELEB REHAB 2

"Celebrity Rehab 2" will premiere on October 23rd at 10:00 P.M. If you're still struggling with your OWN addiction to stupid reality shows . . . here's a FIVE-MINUTE preview that should remind you why you DON'T need to watch this . .

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(--This season will once again feature Dr. Drew Pinsky . . . who, along with Gary Busey, will try to help: Rodney King, Steven Adler, Nikki McKibbin, Tawny Kitaen, Sean Stewart, Amber Smith and Jeff Conaway.)

FEEL BETTER - NOW

***FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MOOD***

If you're feeling overwhelmed at work or at home . . . OR you're stressing about the economic mess, you could probably use a mood adjustment. So here are five ways to quickly and easily improve your mood . . .

#1.) TAKE FIVE MINUTES TO ORGANIZE. When you've got a desk full of papers or a living room that's a disaster area, it's hard to concentrate on the task at hand. So, take a five-minute break to reorganize and you'll be able to start fresh.

#2.) QUICK AROMATHERAPY. Aromatherapy and deep breathing exercises DO work. So stop everything for a few minutes, take some deep breaths, light a scented candle . . . then sit back and relax.

#3.) EAT SOMETHING. Watch you don't go overboard on this one, but eating food you enjoy can quickly enhance your mood. A candy bar will give you a temporary boost, but something that combines protein and carbohydrates will have a longer-lasting effect.

#4.) TAKE A SHOWER. If you're in a bad mood, taking a mid-day shower can be like pressing the reset button. If you can give yourself a half hour to really relax, DO IT. You'll make up the time by being more productive the rest of the day.

#5.) THINK OF YOUR FAVORITE COLOR. Research shows that focusing on your favorite color can actually make you feel HAPPIER. Painting the walls in your bedroom can have a positive effect. But even decorating your DESK in a pleasant color scheme can do the trick. (Yahoo.com)

TIS THE SEASON

HERE'S THE ANNUAL NEIMAN MARCUS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR THE ULTRA RICH:

This week, Neiman Marcus released its annual holiday gift guide . . . for the ULTRA RICH. So what items made this year's list?

--For $60,000, you can get a life-size replica of yourself . . . made out of Legos.

--For $73,000, you can get a diamond-studded cell phone.

--For $75,000, you can get your own talking robot.

--For $110,000, you can play basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters.

--For $250,000, you can have an authentic Guinness pub . . . built in your home.

--For $275,000, you can get a collection of every record that's been listed on the "Billboard" Top 100 Rock and Pop charts . . . from 1955 through the end of 1990. (That sounds cool to me!)

--For $500,000, you can turn your backyard into a replica of the Dallas Cowboys' stadium end zone.

--For $1 MILLION, golf legend JACK NICKLAUS will custom-design a golf course . . . for your backyard.

--For $1.44 MILLION, you can get your own submarine.

--For $1.59 MILLION, you can have Russia's Kirov Orchestra perform a private concert for you and your friends . . . that's hosted by REGIS PHILBIN.

--For $2.3 MILLION, you can get TEN acres in Montana.

--And for $10 MILLION, you can get your own Kentucky horse farm, complete with stable and 15 thoroughbreds. (Yahoo News / North County Times)

How angry does it make you to know that, while you're working two jobs just to make sure your kids get something this year . . . some spoiled brat is going to get his own submarine?

HIP PARENTS

HALF OF ALL PARENTS THINK TEXTING WITH THEIR KIDS MAKES THEM "COOL":

A few years ago, there were a lot of parents who refused to buy cell phones for their kids . . . because, really, why does a kid need a cell phone? But recently, it seems a lot of parents have taken the "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" approach . . . and are now using text messages to stay in touch with their kids. For example, a recent survey found that THREE in FOUR parents think their kids are more likely to keep them informed on their whereabouts . . . through texting. And another THREE in FOUR parents think their kids are more likely to respond to a text message . . . than a phone call. 79% of parents say they send text messages to their kids most often to tell them to come home . . . while 88% of kids say they text their parents most often to tell them where they are and when they'll be home. Overall, HALF of all parents say they think sending texts to their kids . . . get this . . . makes them "cool". (PR Newswire)

NOW THAT'S A LOT OF LEGO'S

SOME PEOPLE IN AUSTRIA BUILT THE TALLEST LEGO TOWER EVER: Recently, a group of people who had nothing better to do got together and set a new world record by constructing a 96.73-foot tower . . . made completely out of Lego blocks. (--For the record, the old world record was 96.13 feet tall.) Overall, the tower took FOUR days to build . . . and the builders used 460,000 Lego blocks. (Gizmodo)

See more pictures here http://gizmodo.com/5059662/460000+brick-lego-tower-breaks-world-record

OUCH! CHUNK OF ICE HITS WOMAN

A SIX-POUND CHUNK OF ICE FELL THROUGH A 66-YEAR-OLD WOMAN'S ROOF . . . AND HIT HER ON THE HEAD: (!!!)

Early Wednesday morning, 66-year-old Mary Ann Foster of York County, Pennsylvania, was asleep in bed . . . when a SIX-POUND chunk of ice crashed through her roof and hit her on the head.

According to Mary Ann, the ice left a TWO-FOOT hole in her ceiling . . . but, amazingly, she only suffered a bruise on her forehead. Mary Ann says she doesn't know whether the ice fell from space or an airplane . . . but she's put it in her freezer, and plans to have it examined by scientists at nearby York College.

So what has Mary Ann taken from this whole experience? She says, "You never know what's going to happen. Just enjoy every day." (--Well said, Mary Ann.) (WGAL News 8 - Lancaster)

ASKING HIM OUT

***FOUR WAYS TO ASK A GUY OUT ***

When it comes to dating, more and more women are taking matters into their own hands. So if he still hasn't asked you out, don't sit at home on a Saturday night waiting for your phone to ring. Here are four ways to take the initiative and ask HIM out . . .

#1.) BUY HIM A DRINK. When you're out with friends and a guy catches your eye, send over a beer. It lets him know you're interested and forces HIM to make the next move. There's a reason guys do it . . . IT WORKS.

#2.) USE A PICKUP LINE. When a GUY uses a bad pickup line, it's just lame . . . but a GIRL can actually get away with it. You can even turn it into a joke. But be careful . . . If you say anything remotely SEXUAL, he might think you're serious.

#3.) SUGGEST A GUY-FRIENDLY DATE. Try to figure out what he likes to do. Ask what he did last weekend, and then suggest something similar. You might hate going to the batting cages, but doing what YOU want to do isn't the goal right now.

#4.) INVITE HIM ON A GROUP DATE. If you don't have the nerve to ask him out on a SOLO date, invite him to come out with you and a bunch of your friends. It takes the pressure off you AND makes for a less-stressful first date.--But whatever you do, DON'T let your Giselle look-alike friend tag along. You want to make sure his eyes stay glued to YOU. (Cosmopolitan.com)

TRICK SHOT CHAMP

THE KING OF TRICK SHOTS

NBA rookie KEVIN LOVE says he can't be beat in "H-O-R-S-E," and watching him sink these trick shots shows that he's probably right . . . (My favorite part of the video is the guy with the mic. He goes nuts when Kevin sinks the shots! LOL)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GFGPqdpEAk
(Search terms: NBA rookie Kevin Love trick shots)

RELATIONSHIP HELP

***FIVE STEPS TO GET WHAT YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP***

When you're in a relationship, and you want to improve things, you have to say what you want. Because if you never say what you want . . . you won't get it. So, here are five steps to help you get what you want without making demands . . .

#1.) KNOW WHAT YOU WANT. Do you want better communication? More time with your friends? You'll have a better chance of getting what you want if you have a clear idea of what "IT" is. Before you talk about it, take some time and think it through. Grab a pen and write it down in one clear, concise sentence.

#2.) WAIT FOR A GOOD TIME. Don't start a big relationship talk when you're paying bills, or when someone's favorite TV show is on. Wait until you BOTH have time, and can concentrate on ONE issue without getting sidetracked.

#3.) SIMPLY STATE WHAT YOU WANT. Get right to the point. You don't want to sound like you're accusing the other person of something . . . because then they might get defensive. Instead, just ask for what you want and explain WHY it's important to you.

#4.) BE READY TO HEAR A "NO". Things can get ugly if you're not ready for rejection. Remember, if you can't accept NO, then you're not asking for something . . . you're DEMANDING it.

#5.) REMEMBER TO LISTEN. You might not hear a YES at first, so make sure you listen up. A good back-and-forth conversation is an opportunity to win someone over. (Yahoo.com)

ICE GIRLS

A BUNCH OF NHL TEAMS HAVE HIRED "ICE GIRLS" TO CLEAN THE ICE DURING TIMEOUTS:

Ice hockey is a great sport for several reasons . . . the main one being that it actually encourages fighting. But it's still not as popular in the U.S. as the other professional sports. (--So you know, the NHL season gets under way tomorrow.)

Anyway, a bunch of NHL teams are trying a new approach to get more fans in the seats . . . by hiring Ice Girls. --Basically, that's just another way of saying they've hired hot ladies to clean the ice during timeouts and . . . well . . . look hot. (--And, yes, they have my money.) (YesButNoButYes)
(--You can check out some more of the NHL's Ice Girls here . . .)http://www.yesbutnobutyes.com/archives/2008/10/nhl_ice_girls_r.html

NO MORE INTOXICATED EMAILS

GOOGLE'S EMAIL SERVICE HAS A NEW TOOL TO PREVENT YOU FROM SENDING DRUNKEN EMAILS:

Are you familiar with the term "drunk dial"? --Basically, drunk dialing is what it's called when you've had a few too many drinks . . . and you decide to make an ill-advised phone call (--usually to an ex) that you probably wouldn't make if you were sober.

Anyway, on Monday, the geniuses over at Google announced they'll be adding a new tool to their email service (--which is called Gmail) . . . which will help prevent users from sending drunken emails. According to the company, the "Mail Goggles" feature will be activated at night and on weekends . . . when people are most likely to be wasted . . . and will require users to answer five math problems in one minute in order to send an email.
(--OK, say what you will about Google and their obvious quest for world domination . . . but this is pretty brilliant, if you ask me.) (Yahoo News)

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

WHAT A HOT LOOKIN' COUPLE!!

WOW! Has it been 2 years already! I guess so.. For those of you who don’t know, today is my 2 year wedding anniversary to the most beautiful, most wonderful woman in the world, my wife Jenna!

Allow me to tell you a little about my wife. I work a very un-traditional schedule. (I have since before I met her).. I leave the house before 5am every morning. On weekends, I am jetting off to gig’s & special events, sometimes not returning home until well into the middle of the night. All the time, Jenna sends me off with a kiss & greets me with the same warmth. In a way, I think this is what has made our relationship stronger. It is true; “Absence makes the heart grow fonder”!

So, after 2 years of marriage & almost 10 years of knowing each other, I can honestly say I am still very happy I have the opportunity to sleep next to my best friend each & every night!

I love you Jenna & thank you for being my best friend & wife!! The best is yet to come!! – Love Nazzy…

WHY DID HE DUMP ME?

HERE ARE FIVE REASONS WHY A GUY MIGHT BREAK UP WITH YOU . . . EVEN IF HE'S INTO YOU:

Ladies . . . tell me if this sounds familiar: You were seeing some guy for a few weeks and everything was going great . . . until, out of the blue, he told you it was over. You were probably hurt and confused . . . right? Well, here's a list of FIVE reasons why a guy might break things off . . . even if he's into you.

#1.) The timing is off. Women settle down with the guy they want to be with, regardless of the timing . . . but guys get serious with whoever they're dating, once they're ready to settle down.
--It sounds kind of random, right? But if a guy feels like he needs to graduate from school, or get a good job before he gets married, he won't stick around . . . even if you're perfect.

#2.) He's worried you'll turn into a monster. (Oh, I have been there!!) Guys are trained to fear that the woman they're dating will turn into a nagging shrew the moment he puts a ring on her finger.
--Sometimes the fear is rational . . . and sometimes it's not. In the end, it doesn't really matter, because if he's even the slightest bit worried it'll happen to YOU . . . chances are he'll cut you loose.

#3.) You're more into him than he's into you. Most guys will stay with a woman if she's fun and hot . . . even if he knows FOR SURE she's not the one.
--But if you tell a guy you love him and he doesn't feel the same way . . . he'll feel guilty and bolt.

#4.) He's more into you than you are into him. Guys don't want to feel like they're the "needy" one in a relationship . . . even if they are.
--If a guy doesn't think you're as into him as he is into you, he'll feel like he's lost control of his life . . . and he'll end it to save himself.

#5.) He's not done playing the field. Honestly, this is the real reason why a guy who's into you will break up with you about 99.9% of the time. It just is. --Most guys feel compelled to pad their resumes by having relations with lots of women. And, honestly, most guys think they can find someone better than the person they're dating . . . even if they can't. Sorry . . . but it's true. (Cosmopolitan)

FINDING A JOB DURING TOUGH TIMES

***HOW TO FIND A JOB DURING A RECESSION***

Finding a job is never easy, but during a recession, it can seem like it's almost IMPOSSIBLE. And with so many people looking for work, there's a lot of competition out there. So here are five ways to help you land your next gig . . .

#1.) MARKET YOURSELF. Spend time creating a flawless resume and a great cover letter. Let them know you'll be a valuable addition to the company. If they see something unique about you, your resume is LESS likely to find its way to the bottom of the pile.

#2.) GO BACK TO THE BASICS. Even if you've gone to a million interviews, DON'T GET LAZY. Research each job and practice your answers over and over again. If nothing else, you'll be more confident, and they'll notice.

#3.) REV UP YOUR SOCIAL NETWORKING. Most jobs go to someone who knows someone else at the company. So make sure you use your connections, and ask around about job opportunities.
--If you're not on websites like Facebook and LinkedIn, you should be. Get back in touch with old colleagues. You never know where that next job will come from.

#4.) DO PART-TIME OR FREELANCE WORK. It can be easier to get than a full-time job, and when something DOES open up, you'll be the first to know. Plus, it's a good way to make sure you still have SOME money coming in while you're out of work.

#5.) BE REALISTIC. It can take THREE MONTHS or more to find a job that pays $40,000 a year . . . and for every $10,000 over that, add another month. In other words, if you're looking for an $80,000 a year job, it might take seven months . . . so hang in there. (CareerBuilder.com)

THE FINANCIAL CRISIS

HERE'S A LIST OF WEBSITES THAT COULD HELP YOU SAVE SOME MONEY:

I don't think I have to tell you that the economy is in rought shape right now . . . and a lot of hard-working Americans are feeling the pain. --With that in mind, we tracked down a list of websites . . . that could help you stretch your money just a little bit further. (--For example, some of these websites will keep you updated on what's on sale at your local grocery store . . . while others track gas prices in your area, so you'll always know the cheapest place to fill up.) (Yahoo Shopping)

(--Check out these websites here . . .)http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/142/best-shopping-deals-online;_ylt=AtI4F6gG16WxP4v2rVhfIHEazJV4

PU!

YOU CAN BUY ODOR-EATERS FOR YOUR . . . UNDERWEAR???

Do you suffer from extreme flatulence? If so, you might want to pick up some "Subtle Butt Disposable Gas Neutralizers". Confused? Allow me to explain . . . A company called Garment Guard has just invented a new odor-eating fabric which, according to a press release, quote, "effectively filters the odor caused by flatulence." (--Basically, the idea is to stick one of these things down your underwear . . . and it'll absorb the stench of your flatulence. Seriously. I have no idea if this product works, but if it does . . . it's pretty awesome.) (Ananova)
(--You can pick up a five-pack of Subtle Butt odor eaters for $9.95 here . . .)

http://www.garmentguard.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=8