THAT'S GOOD BREAD

THE HEALTHIEST FAST FOOD CHAIN IS . . . PANERA BREAD:

As an American, it's pretty much your duty to gorge yourself on fast food every now and then.

--With that in mind, here's a list of the ten healthiest fast food chains . . . according to "Health" magazine . . . so you can stuff your face and not have to worry about turning into a total heavyweight.

#10.) Taco Del Mar

#9.) Einstein Bros. Bagels

#8.) McDonald's

#7.) Atlanta Bread

#6.) Chipotle

#5.) Corner Bakery Cafe

#4.) Noodles and Company

#3.) Au Bon Pain

#2.) Jason's Deli

#1.) Panera Bread (WBBM 780 - Chicago)

RELATIONSHIP CABIN FEVER

FOUR TIPS ON SURVIVING 'CABIN FEVER' IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP:

We're in the last few weeks of winter, which means you've probably been hanging out indoors a lot more than normal. Add to that a crappy economy and not being able to AFFORD to go out, and you've got a recipe for relationship 'cabin fever.'

--Here are four tips on how to survive . . .

#1.) SEPARATE YOURSELVES. Just because you're confined to the house doesn't mean you have to be on top of each other. If they're doing something in one room, find something to do in another. Distance yourself . . . BEFORE tempers start to flare.

--Also, make sure they aren't the only other person you have contact with. Talk to your friends on the phone, catch up on e-mail, update your Facebook page . . . do whatever you have to do to keep contact with the outside world.

#2.) DO SOME CHORES. You know there are a ton of things around the house you've been putting off. But being stuck inside gives you all the time in the world.

-- So, fix the leaky bathroom faucet, or if there's nothing to fix, clean up around the house. Organize your closets or garage. Any of it will be appreciated. And more importantly, it could defuse a future blowup.

#3.) PLAN ACTIVITIES APART. Take time out for some "me time" every week. Do things that will allow you to be alone, like reading or playing video games. And even if the weather sucks, it's still important to get outside once in a while.

--The fresh air and colder temperatures will get your blood flowing and calm you down. Take a brisk walk around the block, or check on friends who are feeling cabin fever too.

#4.) PLAN SOME ACTIVITIES TOGETHER. Even though you're around each other a lot more than usual, you should still plan certain activities to do as a couple. Suggest time-killers that aren't the typical board game or puzzle.

--If there's a TV show that one of you enjoys, but the other hasn't seen, use the time to get involved so you have something else in common. Or, try something creative like drawing, painting, or even just telling stories from your past that you've never shared. (Ask Men)

FACEBOOK

WOMAN'S SUPERHERO NAME LEADS TO FACEBOOK HANG-UP

Superheroes beware, Facebook is not your friend. "The Washington Post" is reporting that Caitlin Batman Shaw had her name denied by the online social networking site. Shaw created her Facebook account after she married, but decided to add her maiden name of Batman to make it easier for old friends to locate her.

However, Facebook rejected her request claiming they must guard against the potential "misuse" of such names. Shaw spent three weeks appealing the rejection, eventually being allowed to use her full name. Batman will now join the Yodas, Christmases, Beers and Pancakes who have all been rejected by Facebook.

CHRIS BROWN/ RIHANNA DETAILS

HERE'S WHAT PROSECUTORS SAY CHRIS BROWN DID TO RIHANNA: (PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A VERY DETAILED REPORT! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!)

Prosecutors finally released THEIR account yesterday of what happened between CHRIS BROWN and RIHANNA on the morning of February 8th. And it's pretty gruesome. (--Seriously . . . if you're sensitive to stories of domestic abuse, some of this might be hard for you to hear . . .)

It all started in Chris' rented Lamborghini, on the way home from the pre-Grammy party Chris and Rihanna had been at. Rihanna picked up Chris' phone and discovered a THREE-PAGE text message from a woman he'd had a previous sexual relationship with. An argument ensued, during which Chris stopped the car and attempted to push Rihanna out. It didn't work because she was wearing her seatbelt. So instead, he shoved her face into the window, causing, a, quote, "one-inch raised circular contusion."

Then he took off again, punching Rihanna numerous times WHILE HE DROVE. Rihanna's mouth began bleeding profusely . . . and the blood got all over her dress and the car's interior. --He also told her, quote, "I'm going to beat the (crap) out of you when we get home. You wait and see." --Rihanna then picked up her phone and attempted to call her personal assistant. The assistant didn't answer, but Rihanna PRETENDED to be talking to her. She said, quote, "I'm on my way home. Make sure the cops are there when I get there." --Chris responded by saying, quote, "You just did the stupidest thing ever. Now I'm really going to kill you."

Then he CONTINUED punching Rihanna while driving . . . with Rihanna trying to cover herself up the whole time. She tried to text another one of her assistants, but Chris grabbed her phone and threw it out the window. --So Rihanna tried to grab Chris' phone . . . but he put her in a headlock . . . and bit her left ear.

Chris then stopped the vehicle, and Rihanna grabbed the keys from the ignition and sat on them. Not knowing what she'd done with the keys, Chris started choking her out to the point where she was losing consciousness. Rihanna gouged at Chris' eyes to get him to let go. He did . . . but not before biting her fingers. --Chris then went back to punching Rihanna . . . hitting her all over her body as she curled up and tried to protect herself. Then she began screaming . . . and that's when Chris got out of the car and walked away.

(--That's a pretty full account of what prosecutors and police say happened that night . . . but if you'd like to read the document for yourself, you'll find it here . . . http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0305093brown1.html)

--One additional note: Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that when police interviewed Rihanna right after the attack, she told them that Chris had been violent with her in the past . . . and that his attacks were getting progressively WORSE.

IS IT OK FOR MEN TO CRY?

HERE'S OUR "QUESTION OF THE DAY": IS IT OK FOR MEN TO CRY???

Generations of men have been taught that CRYING . . . especially in public . . . is an absolute no-no. But now, whenever I turn on the TV, I see dudes tearing up all over the place. So HERE'S what I want to know . . .

--Is it OK for men to cry? And if so . . . where's the cut-off point?

For example, most people wouldn't blame a guy for crying at a close relative's funeral. But what if it's his drinking buddy's funeral? And while it might be acceptable for a man to cry after a divorce . . . is it appropriate to cry after getting dumped by someone you've only dated for a few months? And if you lose a limb in an accident . . . you might get a free pass on crying. But if you cry over a sprained ankle . . . you'll never live it down.

I suppose what I'm getting at is this: Crying used to be a black and white issue for men. But now there are all these shades of gray . . . and I couldn't be more confused. (ABC News)

(--SOUND OFF: So . . . can men cry? Does crying make a man more or less appealing to you? Does it all depend on the circumstances? If so, where do you draw the line? Seriously . . . I'm clueless. What's the verdict on this? - Nazzy)

MAKE THAT MARRIAGE LAST

HERE ARE SOME GUIDELINES FOR A SUCCESSFUL, LASTING MARRIAGE:

Nobody wants to get divorced. Yet, somehow, nearly half of all marriages end up that way.

With that in mind, a wedding planning website . . . called www.Confetti.co.uk . . . conducted a survey to learn the secrets of a successful, lasting marriage.

Here's what they found . . .

--The ideal age to get married is 31 years old for men . . . and 29 years old for women.

--In a perfect world, couples should meet through friends . . . and date for three and a half years before getting married.

--Then they should wait another two years and three months before having kids.

--After getting married, couples need to:

#1.) Share TWO hobbies together

#2.) Have TWO romantic dinners out each month

#3.) "Cuddle" THREE times a day

#4.) Kiss FOUR times a day

#5.) Get intimate THREE times a week (CBC News)

FATHER KNOWS BEST

KIDS . . . THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR PARENTS:

On Monday night, 47-year-old Roy Rabadue of Bay City, Michigan was watching TV with his kids when he decided to get up and make some cookies. On his way to the kitchen, Roy told his son, 17-year-old Joseph, who was lying on the floor . . . to take his spot on the couch. So Joseph did.

Anyway, as soon as Joseph moved to the couch, a truck CRASHED through the living room wall and slammed into the TV set . . . which landed in the exact spot where Joseph had just been.

Roy says, quote, "[Joseph] was on the floor just two minutes before. That television is real heavy, it would have hurt him for sure."

(--And there you have it, kids: Definitive proof that you should always do what your parents tell you.) (Saginaw News)

(Read the full story here: http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2009/03/pickup_truck_crashes_through_w.html)

BARBIE HAS A TATTOO NOW

YOU CAN GIVE YOUR NEW BARBIE DOLL TATTOO:

The people over at Mattel have been dressing Barbie a bit questionable for quite a while now. So I suppose it was only a matter of time before they gave her a tattoo. No, I'm not making this up.

The new "Totally Stylin' Tattoo Barbie" comes with a set of tattoo stickers . . . which your child can place anywhere on Barbie. (Daily Stab)

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3336807

TIME TO START SAVING MONEY

***NINE THINGS TO GIVE UP IF YOU'RE LOW ON CASH***

People everywhere are having a hard time making ends meet. But if you're hurting for money, chances are, there are some things in your budget you could do without. Here are ten things you should immediately cut from your budget if you're low on cash . . .

#1.) YOUR HOME PHONE. Cell phones have become indispensable, and it won't be long before landline phones are as dead as the telegraph. For most people, a home phone is actually a LUXURY ITEM, which is why it's an obvious expense to cut immediately.

#2.) iTUNES. Buying music and movies is extremely easy now. But instant gratification is always a recipe for overspending. If you buy two albums a month, that's $20 you could have spent on something you NEED.

#3.) NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES. Reading news on the Internet isn't the same as reading the paper . . . but it's close. And it's a lot cheaper. Online news is the way of the future, so you might as well get used to it . . . and save some money.

#4.) BLAZINGLY FAST INTERNET. Cable, satellite and DSL have been ramping up the speed for the past few years, but having the fastest connection they offer probably isn't necessary . . . and downgrading could save your upwards of $40 a month.

#5.) THE INTERNET ON YOUR PHONE. If you need it for work, that's one thing. But if you're paying $50 a month just so you can check sports scores, it's probably time to reprioritize your monthly spending.

#6.) DIGITAL CABLE. If you're staying in and trying to spend less, then DON'T cancel your cable. You'll need SOMETHING to keep you from going crazy. But getting rid of premium channels and downgrading your cable package might be a good idea.

#7.) BARS THAT CHARGE A COVER. Drinks are already expensive, so if you ARE going out, steer clear of clubs and other places where you have to pay just to get in the door. They also tend to charge MORE for drinks than normal bars do.

#8.) FANCY DRINKS. Whether you're at a bar or picking something up at the liquor store, start being cheap. Top shelf liquor costs a lot more, but unless you're a true aficionado, you can't really tell the bad from the good once you mix it with something.

#9.) EXPENSIVE LUNCHES. Bringing a brown-bag lunch to work is something we think about doing . . . but never do. But if you're spending five dollars a day on lunch, five days a week, that's $100 a month.

--And don't try to pretend that bringing your lunch from home ends up costing the same as eating out . . . because it doesn't. (AskMen.com)

LINDSAY LOHAN PHOTO SHOOT

LINDSAY LOHAN AS MADONNAFROM "LIKE A VIRGIN"

Here's a picture of LINDSAY LOHAN copying MADONNA'S "Like a Virgin" look for "Glamour" magazine . . .

WHERE ARE MY MCNUGGETS?

A WOMAN CALLED 911 THREE TIMES . . . BECAUSE MCDONALD'S RAN OUT OF CHICKEN MCNUGGETS???

There are plenty of legitimate reasons to call 911. But calling because your local McDonald's has run out of Chicken McNuggets . . . is NOT one of them. Unfortunately, 27-year-old Latreasa Goodman of Fort Pierce, Florida didn't get the memo on that one.

Last Saturday, Latreasa ordered some Chicken McNuggets at McDonald's. But after paying for her order, the cashier told Latreasa they'd run out of McNuggets and, instead of refunding her money, she'd have to order something else off the menu. But Latreasa didn't want anything else . . . so she called 911 THREE TIMES to report her "emergency".

When the cops showed up, they wrote Latreasa a ticket for misusing the 911 system. On the bright side, McDonald's has offered Latreasa a full refund of her money . . . as well as a free order of McNuggets on her next visit to McDonald's. (First Coast News / Smoking Gun / TMZ)

(--Check out a picture of Latreasa. . .)

TEXT MESSING HARASSMENT

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN "TEXTUALLY HARASSED"???

Have you ever heard of "textual harassment"?

--It's when you send someone a whole bunch of text messages to antagonize them. And, apparently, it happens all the time.

So just how common is textual harassment?

#1.) 46 states have already been forced to amend their anti-stalking laws to specifically include electronic forms of harassment . . . like sending text messages.

#2.) A recent report from the U.S. Justice Department found that 23% of stalking victims in 2006 were harassed using some form of cyber-stalking . . . like texting or e-mail.

And if that's not bad enough, most cell phone companies charge customers for every text message . . . regardless of whether they SEND or RECEIVE it.

- In other words, if you're really lucky, you just might end up footing the bill . . . for your own harassment. (???) (Breitbart)

IT'S A MODEL PLANE

CHECK OUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES' NEW PLANE . . . FEATURING A PICTURE OF SUPERMODEL BAR REFAELI ON THE SIDE:

As a promotional deal with "Sports Illustrated", Southwest Airlines has unveiled a Boeing 737 with a picture of BAR REFAELI on the side. Bar was this year's swimsuit issue cover model, and she currently dating LEONARDO DICAPRIO.

Now, personally, I appreciate Southwest's decision to put Bar Refaeli on the side of its plane because . . . let's face it . . . she's smoking hot. But some people are a little less-than-thrilled with the decision because they say the picture is offensive . . . and even PORNOGRAPHIC. (???) (Strait Times)

(--Check out pictures of Bar Refaeli and the Boeing 737 that sports her image . . .)

THAT'S A BIG EMERALD

WANT TO SEE WHAT AN 840-POUND EMERALD LOOKS LIKE???

Last December, officers with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department pried open a shipping crate and found an 840-POUND BRAZILIAN EMERALD . . . which is thought to be worth $372 MILLION. (!!!)

Los Angeles police have recovered an 840-pound stolen emerald. Sofar, five people have come forward claiming to be the original owners.

(--You can read the full story on how this emerald went missing . . . and who's trying to claim ownership of it now . . . here . . .)http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123578111660297983.html (Wall Street Journal)

VANITY FAIR COMEDY

CHECK OUT THE COVER OF "VANITY FAIR'S" NEW COMEDY ISSUE:

Remember that "Vanity Fair" cover photo from 2006, featuring SCARLETT JOHANSSON and KEIRA KNIGHTLEY naked, along with fully-clothed designer Tom Ford??? Well, the April issue of "Vanity Fair" has a feature on "Comedy's New Legends".

And the cover recreates that earlier classic . . . only with Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and Jason Segel. Sadly, the guy you'd probably most like to see nude . . . Paul Rudd . . . is playing the Tom Ford part . . . meaning he remains fully-clothed. But don't worry. The rest of the guys aren't actually naked. They're in "nude-colored" bodysuits.

BRITNEY'S TOUR

SHE HAS RE-INVENTED HERSELF!

BRITNEY SPEARS' comeback tour . . . (--which is called "The Circus Starring Britney Spears") . . . kicks off TONIGHT in New Orleans. (--If you're interested, you can watch a SHORT VIDEO PREVIEW of the tour, here . . .)

JOB INTERVIEW MISTAKES

HERE ARE TEN JOB INTERVIEW MISTAKES TO AVOID:

Right now, the unemployment rate is 7.6%. That means there's a lot of out-of-work Americans looking for another job. If you're one of those people, here are TEN job interview mistakes to avoid:

#1.) Complaining about how hard it was to get to the interview, or to find parking once you got there

#2.) Bad-mouthing your previous job, manager, or company

#3.) Digging into too many details . . . like the company's tuition-reimbursement policy or its dental plan . . . right off the bat

#4.) Groveling

#5.) Answering a question before you actually understand it

#6.) Spacing out

#7.) Slouching

#8.) Cursing

#9.) Explaining how hard it's been for you to find a job . . . and how thrilled you are that they actually called you in for an interview when no one else has

#10.) Doing anything disgusting (Yahoo Hot Jobs)

ALBINO DOLPHIN

WANT TO SEE WHAT AN ALBINO DOLPHIN LOOKS LIKE???

Last year, a charter boat captain discovered a PINK BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN swimming in Calcasieu Lake . . . which is an inland saltwater estuary in the southwestern corner of Louisiana. According to officials for the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society in Britain, the reason the dolphin is pink . . . is because it's an ALBINO. (Daily Mail)

EAT YOUR VEGGIES KIDS

KIDS EAT TWICE AS MANY VEGETABLES WHEN THEY'RE GIVEN "COOL" NAMES LIKE "X-RAY VISION CARROTS":

Parents . . . are you having a hard time getting your kids to eat their vegetables? Well, it turns out there's a simple trick you can use to fool them into eating their veggies . . .

A recent study found that young kids will eat nearly TWICE as many vegetables as they would otherwise . . . when they're given "cool" names like "X-ray vision carrots", "power peas" or "dinosaur broccoli trees".

And, actually, the trick works on adults too because a separate study found that people are 28% more likely to order Seafood Filet . . . when it's listed on the menu as "Succulent Italian Seafood Filet". (Live Science)

SAVE MONEY

***FIVE WAYS TO SAVE MONEY AT HOME***

If you suddenly have less money coming in every month, then you know every penny counts. And since you're ALREADY using those energy-saving light bulbs to help with your electricity bill . . . here are five MORE ways to save money at home . . .

#1.) LOWER YOUR THERMOSTAT. You can save 10 percent on your heating bill by keeping the temperature low when you're not around. If you normally keep it at 68, turn it down to 60 when you leave the house. Newer thermostats can do it automatically.

#2.) TURN DOWN YOUR WATER HEATER. The standard temperature on your water heater is 140 degrees, but if you lower it to 130, you can save 5 percent on your energy bill . . . and you probably won't notice the difference in temperature.
--Some water heaters have a thermometer at the top AND one at the bottom. So, make sure you change them both.

#3.) WASH YOUR CLOTHES IN COLD WATER. Up to 90 PERCENT of the energy used to do laundry is to heat the water. Special cold water detergents are available now, and if you want to save even more, you can let your clothes air dry.

#4.) UNPLUG STUFF. Things like TVs, computers, coffee pots and DVD players can gobble up electricity even when they're turned off. But keeping them unplugged when they're not in use can save you up to 15 PERCENT on your electric bill.

#5.) KEEP OUT COLD AIR. If you haven't sealed leaks around your windows and doors, DO IT. Leaks can cause 40 PERCENT of your heat to LITERALLY go out the window. Installing double-pane windows helps too. Heat leaks through a single pane of glass 14 TIMES FASTER. (Real Simple Magazine)

THE RADIO INDUSTRY HAS LOST A LEGEND

RADIO LEGEND PAUL HARVEY HAS PASSED AWAY:

LEGENDARY radio host PAUL HARVEY passes away Saturday at a hospital in Phoenix. He was 90 years old. The announcement was made by ABC Radio Networks . . . for whom Paul had worked for more than 50 years.

Harvey was conservative, but his appeal was for the most part pretty universal. He wasn't really political. He just told stories about American life. In 1976, he started a feature called "The Rest of the Story" . . . in which he would tell the story of a famous person's life, often from birth onward. And he wouldn't reveal the person's name until the very end, saying, "And now you know the rest of the story." That became a popular Paul Harvey catchphrase . . . along with "Stand by for news", and his sign-off, "Good day."

Former President GEORGE W. BUSH issued a statement saying, "[Harvey was a] friendly and familiar voice in the lives of millions of Americans. "His commentary entertained, enlightened, and informed. Laura and I are pleased to have known this fine man, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family."

THAT'S ONE UGLY CAT

IS THIS THE UGLIEST CAT YOU'VE EVER SEEN . . . OR WHAT???

Eight years ago, a veterinarian named Dr. Stephen Basset from Exeter, New Hampshire adopted a kitten . . . which he decided to name Ugly Bat Boy.

Now, Ugly Bat Boy might seem like an unusual name for a cat. But in this case it makes total sense, because Ugly Bat Boy just might be . . . the UGLIEST CAT EVER.

(--Check out the full story of Ugly Bat Boy and decide for yourself here http://www.wmur.com/video/18814051/index.html. . .) (WMUR News 9 - Manchester)

RUNNING OF THE BRIDES

CHECK OUT A PHOTO GALLERY OF FILENE'S BASEMENT'S ANNUAL "RUNNING OF THE BRIDES" EVENT:

On Friday, more than 1,300 women attended the "Running of the Brides" event at Filene's Basement in New York City . . . which is a massive wedding dress sale that the department store holds once a year.

Anyway, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that . . . from the pictures of women getting TRAMPLED by the crowd . . . it seems as though things might have gotten a little out-of-control . . .

(--Check out this photo gallery . )
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/weddings/gallery/briderun09/

(New York Daily News)

JEDI MIND TRICKS

***SIX JEDI MIND TRICKS TO HELP YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT***

Research shows that people are affected by words, images, and body language without even realizing it. And a few subtle tactics can make big things go your way. Here are six jedi mind tricks to help you get what you want, at work and in life . . .

AT WORK . . .

#1.) IF YOU WANT TO SEEM LIKE A TEAM PLAYER . . . Put up a picture of your dog in your cubicle. If you don't have a dog, use a picture of a friend's dog. People tend to assume you're loyal if they see a picture of a dog on your desk. --But don't paper your entire wall with photos. Research shows that too many personal photos make other people think you're unprofessional.

#2.) IF YOU WANT MORE RESPECT . . . Wear a chic, all-black outfit to work, and smile less than you normally do. Studies have found that people in black uniforms are seen as more dominant. And neutral facial expressions are associated with power.

#3.) IF YOU WANT TO BOND WITH YOUR BOSS . . . Offer to buy him a cup of coffee, and then make conversation while he's drinking it. A recent study showed that just because he's holding the hot drink, he'll assume you're a likable person.

IN SOCIAL SITUATIONS . . .

#1.) IF YOU WANT TO IMPRESS YOUR BOYFRIEND OR GIRLFRIEND'S PARENTS . . . Casually praise someone they admire, like a political figure, an author, or a celebrity. As you're talking about their hero, they'll subconsciously link you with that person's positive traits.

#2.) IF YOU WANT YOUR ROOMMATE TO CLEAN UP . . . Spray some all-purpose cleaner in the air before she walks into the room. A study shows that the faint smell of cleaning products can prompt people to start picking up the area around them.

#3.) IF YOU WANT TO TURN AN ACQUAINTANCE INTO A FRIEND . . . Mirror the person's behavioral tics . . . like scratching your head when he scratches his. Experts say it works because we subconsciously like to see ourselves in other people.

--And researchers at New York University found that when you're sitting across from someone who's unconsciously shaking his foot, the person feels more positive toward you if you start shaking yours.

(--What, don't believe us? Would we make this up? Actually, yeah, we would. But I swear, this is TRUE.) (Cosmopolitan.com)