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December 11, 2009 - Blog

NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) This spinning spiral of light was seen in the night sky over Norway on Wednesday. Experts think it was a failed Russian rocket.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hrWjkn_DHs
(Search Terms: Norway UFO spiral white light video)

#2.) Here's Dallas Mavericks owner MARK CUBAN getting slammed through a table by a WWE wrestler. (--It happens at :50.)http://mavericks.fandome.com/video/116824/Mark-Cuban-Slammed-Through-Table-On-WWE/(Search Terms: Mark Cuban slammed through table WWE)

#3.) CNBC's MIKE BARNICLE was talking to Republican National Convention chairman MICHAEL STEELE yesterday. And Steele, who's African-American, took offense when Barnicle asked him what "you people" want.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-BzecyLGdU(Search Terms: Mike Barnicle Michael Steele CNBC "you people" video)

NAZZY'S RANDOM NEWS

HOLIDAY HIJINX HERE ARE 18 HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS CREATED *BY* AND *FOR* WOMEN OF COLOR:

If you're having a hard time finding the perfect gift for the lusty Latina or beautiful black woman on your holiday list, well, you're in luck . . .

That's because the "New York Times" has compiled a list of 18 holiday gift ideas that were created BY and specifically FOR women of color, including . . . #1.) Baby Jamz: A series of sing-along DVDs based on characters created by BEYONCÉ'S sister, SOLANGE, and her dad, Matthew. From $6.99 to $24.99. #2.) "The Beauty of Color: The Ultimate Beauty Guide for Skin of Color", a beauty guide from supermodel IMAN. $19.98. #3.) "The Mocha Manual to Military Life: A Savvy Guide for Wives, Girlfriends and Female Service Members", which is a guidebook for women who are dating or married to military men. $14.99. #4.) The Radio One Love Gospel Cruise, a five-night Caribbean cruise featuring performances from some of the best gospel artists in the country. It's all going down April 12th through the 17th, and accommodations start at $959. #5.) M2M damoreJon Nail Polish, a line of nail polish created by two manicurists and WYCLEF JEAN'S sister, Melky. $11. #6.) "Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope", a book about the life of PRESIDENT OBAMA . . . for children. $16.99. #7.) Carol's Daughter: A Magical Beauty Collection: These are hair and bath products featuring the image of Tiana, the main character in Disney's "The Princess and the Frog", who happens to be Disney's first black, animated princess. Starting at $8. #8.) A book called "The Conversation: How Black Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships". $22.50. #9.) "Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx", a children's book about Justice SOTOMAYOR'S life. $16.99. #10.) "Asian Faces: The Essential Beauty and Makeup Guide for Asian Women": As the title suggests, this is a book specifically aimed at Asian women to help them put on their makeup. And bonus: The forward was written by YOKO ONO. (???) $24.95 #11.) "Wise Latina" T-shirts: We all knew it was only a matter of time before someone took Justice Sotomayor's "wise Latina" line and put it on a T-shirt. Something called "Latina Magazine" is selling them for $22. (New York Times)(--You can check out the full list of 18 gifts, here . . .)http://www.nytimes.com/gift-guide/holiday-2009/colorstyleguide/list.html

THERE'S A LAW THAT ALLOWS THE GOVERNMENT TO CLAIM THE MONEY ON YOUR UNUSED GIFT CARDS:

If someone gives you a prepaid gift card this holiday season, I want you to run out and spend it right away. Why? Because if you don't, the government will swoop in and help themselves to your money. -No, I'm not making this up. Apparently, there's an old law on the books that allows states to claim abandoned property.

Originally, it was put in place so that the government could legally rid themselves of abandoned buildings and junked cars that were still privately owned. But now it's being applied to your prepaid gift cards too.

Basically, what happens is when a gift card is bought, the amount and date of purchase are logged into a database. But after a certain amount of time . . . typically five years, or three years in California . . . the government considers your gift card abandoned property. --At which point the retailer is forced to hand over the money you never used to the government. And it's seriously big business.

According to the "Times-Union" newspaper, the state of New York collects an average of $3.8 MILLION every year in unclaimed gift card money. (--How weak is that?) (Wallet Pop)

A 911 DISPATCHER TOLD A CALLER TO KILL A 12-FOOT BURMESE PYTHON WITH A SHOVEL:

Maryse Lawson lives in Tampa, Florida. On Sunday, she came home and found a 12-FOOT BURMESE PYTHON in her front yard. (!!!) --So Maryse did what anyone in her position would do . . . she called 911. Get this . . .

Maryse relayed the situation to the 911 dispatcher, and her call was transferred to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Department. --At which point Maryse was scolded by the operator for calling 911, and told to KILL the giant snake on her own by bashing its head in with a shovel. --Maryse says, quote, "I told her, 'I'm not getting out of my car to do anything.' So, she told me to go get a neighbor and maybe they could do it."

Eventually, Maryse convinced the operator to send someone out to capture the snake. And now, officials with Florida Fish and Wildlife have admitted the situation was handled improperly. --According to a department spokesman, quote, "We are addressing this with our dispatchers, and they know that when we have a situation like this that they should send an officer." (WTSP News 10 - Tampa)

CAFFEINE DOESN'T HELP SOBER YOU UP . . . IT MAKES THINGS WORSE:
How many times has this happened? You've had a few too many drinks and you're trying to sober up, so a friend makes you a cup of coffee or tea to help speed up the process. Sound familiar?

If so, you should know that caffeine does NOT help you sober up. In fact, according to a new study from Temple University, it might actually make things worse. --That's because when people are "awake drunk" . . . which is what it's called when you mix the effects alcohol and caffeine . . . they're actually more likely to take risks than if they were just drunk and tired.

A guy named Thomas Gould co-led the study. He says there's a, quote, "false sense of security that caffeine can reduce the negative effects of alcohol. But the cognitive impairment remains, and that can lead to poor choices and the inability to react to key stimuli . . .

"Caffeine will make you less sleepy and maybe you are less likely to fall asleep behind the wheel, but it won't make you any less drunk . . . You are not going to be able to quickly and properly make choices." (Daily Finance)

16% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE IN THE "EVIL EYE":

For the most part, the U.S. is a nation of logical and thoughtful people. At least that's what I used to think, until I heard THIS . . . --On Wednesday, the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life came out with a new survey on spirituality and supernatural experiences. --According to the survey, 18% of Americans think they've seen or been in the presence of a ghost. --23% think that yoga is a spiritual practice. --24% believe in reincarnation.--25% believe in astrology.--26% believe that trees and other objects possess a, quote, "spiritual energy."--Roughly ONE in THREE Americans believe it's possible to contact the dead.--And 16% of Americans believe in the "evil eye," which means they think certain people have the ability to cast spells and curses. (MSNBC / Yahoo News)

THERE ARE SO MANY CHIHUAHUAS IN CALIFORNIA DOG SHELTERS THAT THEY'VE STARTED SHIPPING THEM OUT OF STATE:

According to officials in California, Chihuahuas now make up 30% of all dogs at state rescue shelters. In fact, there are so many of them that some shelters have started shipping their Chihuahuas out-of-state to Washington, Oregon and Arizona. --So why are there so many Chihuahuas being abandoned?

Well, it's not entirely clear. But experts say it's a mix of factors. --One possible explanation is that Chihuahuas are cute as puppies. But when they grow up, they tend to develop health problems and become aggressive.

Meanwhile, other experts will tell you that pop culture is to blame. By which I mean fans are trying to imitate their favorite celebu-skanks like PARIS HILTON. But when they get bored with their "accessories," they abandon them. --Put another way, your dog has just as much reason to hate Paris Hilton as you do. (Yahoo News)

FOUR WAYS SEX IS GOOD FOR YOU:

According to a new 10-year study in Britain, you're 50 percent less likely to die if you're enjoying an active sex life. Obviously it can be pretty good exercise, but that's not the ONLY health-related reason to get busy this weekend.

--Here are four more interesting ways sex is good for your health . . .
#1.) SEX CAN HELP PREVENT THE FLU. Researchers found that having sex once or twice a week makes your body produce up to a third more antibodies, which boost your immune system.

#2.) SEX PREVENTS PROSTATE CANCER. Several studies have shown that men who have sex or pleasure themselves 20 times a month reduce their risk of prostate cancer by a third. That's compared to men who only do it five to seven times a month.

#3.) SEX RELIEVES HEADACHES. Especially in women. In fact, the endorphins your body releases during sex can reduce pain from headaches, arthritis, and cramps.

#4.) SEX COULD HELP PREVENT OSTEOPOROSIS. Whether you're a man or a woman, sex makes your body produce more testosterone, which could lower your risk of bone problems. But it hasn't been proven yet, and more studies are needed. (DailyTelegraph.com.au) A HOLIDAY


GIFT GUIDE FOR NEW RELATIONSHIPS:

If you're freaking out because Christmas is two weeks away, and you STILL have no idea what to get the person you're dating, it's okay. We've got three tips for you, and six gift ideas too . . .

#1.) DON'T GET TOO PERSONAL. Even if it feels like you've known someone forever, you haven't. Buying a gift that assumes a certain level of intimacy, like lingerie, can scare people off. Your best bet is buying something you'd get for a good friend.

#2.) LISTEN FOR CLUES. At the same time, a generic gift isn't much better. You want to give something that shows you've been paying attention when you're together. --Think about the things you've talked about on dates, whether it's sports, movies, or a favorite hobby, and get a gift that matches those interests.

#3.) DON'T GO OVERBOARD. You don't want to come off as cheap, but if you spend too much money on your gift, it might make the other person feel guilty that they didn't do the same. --If you've been dating for a few months, go for something around $50. If it's been less than that, stay around $20 or $25.

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR HIM:

--If you bake, make a batch of some fantastic dessert . . . chocolate chip cookies, brownies, fudge . . . and pack it up in a decorative tin or a basket. --If he's a sports fan, get him something related to his favorite team. --Or get him a StubHub gift certificate at http://www.stubhub.com/. That way, he can buy tickets to whatever sporting event or concert he wants.

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR HER:
--If she likes girly things like spa days and pedicures . . . or even if she's just wears makeup . . . you can't go wrong with a gift certificate to http://www.sephora.com/. --If you really want to make her feel unique, buy her a matching scarf and glove set, and tell her you thought the colors would bring out her eyes.--Bascially, she'll love it if your gift shows that you put some thought into it. For example, you could make her a 'coupon book,' with fun activities you can do together. It's like a book with a bunch of fake vouchers, that say stuff like "Good for one free massage by me," or "Good for one football-free Sunday." (Happen Magazine)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW

THE TIGER WOODS INCIDENT

TIGER WOODS HAS BEEN GRANTED AN ORDER BARRING BRITISH NEWS OUTLETS FROM PUBLISHING NUDE PHOTOS AND VIDEO OF HIM . . . BUT HE'S NOT ADMITTING ANY SUCH MATERIALS EXIST:

This is odd and slightly suspect: Attorneys for TIGER WOODS were granted an order by Britain's High Court that bars any British media outlets from publishing nude photos and / or videos of Tiger. --Specifically, the order bars publication of, quote, "any photographs, footage or images taken or obtained of the claimant [Tiger] naked or any naked parts of the claimant's [Tiger's] body or of him involved in any sexual activity."

At the same time, however, Tiger's lawyers aren't admitting that any such materials actually exist. (???) --The attorneys sent a letter to various British news organizations yesterday to inform them of the order. And they said, quote, "This order is not to be taken as an admission that any such photographs exist.

"And in the event that these photographs do exist, and it is not admitted, any such images may have been fabricated, altered, manipulated and or changed to create the false appearance and impression that they are nude photographs of our client." --They added, quote, "Our client is not aware of any images and in any event he would not have consented to any such photographs being taken nor would he have consented to the dissemination or exploitation of the same."

HOLLY SAMPSON HAS PUBLICLY ADMITTED SHE HAD SEX WITH TIGER WOODS:

Mattress actress HOLLY SAMPSON has confirmed that she is indeed one of TIGER'S ANGELS. --Holly is that porno skank who admitted during a webcam show last May that she nailed TIGER WOODS. Since her name came up this month, however, she hasn't said a word about it. Until now.

Her lawyer released a statement yesterday confirming what was said last May. But the attorney added one important detail: Tiger WASN'T MARRIED when Holly had him. --Here's the statement . . . quote, "The statements made by Holly Sampson in the webcast interview with Naughty America in May of 2009 are truthful, accurate and without any malicious intent.

"Holly Sampson has not requested and will not accept any monetary amount for her silence regarding her past relations with Tiger Woods. --"Holly Sampson confirms that her relationship with Tiger Woods was intimate and that this relationship occurred while Mr. Woods was not married. Holly Sampson will be releasing details of this legitimate relationship."

HOLLY SAMPSON AND ANOTHER ONE OF TIGER'S ANGELS WERE PROSTITUTES:

Two of the women TIGER WOODS was allegedly messing around with were PROSTITUTES. That's according to a woman named Michelle Braun . . . who says she was their madam. --Braun has tax forms to prove that mattress actress HOLLY SAMPSON and fellow Tiger's Angel JAMIE JUNGERS were on the payroll of a company Braun ran as a FRONT to hide her prostitution ring.

Braun says Tiger had, quote, "a pretty big appetite for girls" . . . and that his type was, quote, "the college-cutie, girls-next-door look." --Braun says Tiger spent three weekends in Las Vegas with his girls over the years . . . and he spent between $30,000 and $40,000 per weekend. The last time Braun communicated with Tiger was in mid-2008.

(--Here's video of Michelle Braun stabbing Tiger in the back . . .)http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b157328_escort_service_owner_tiger_was_client.html

IT'S ON!!! BETWEEN RACHEL UCHITEL AND JOY BEHAR!!!

It is so very ON between RACHEL UCHITEL and JOY BEHAR. --On "The View" yesterday, Joy made the following crack . . . quote, "Uchitel she's a hooker." Rachel, however, was NOT amused. In fact, Uchitel she's PISSED. And she's considering a LAWSUIT if ABC doesn't issue a retraction.

Rachel's attorney, Gloria Allred, says, quote, "This statement about Ms. Uchitel is false and defamatory and highly offensive to her. Rachel is very upset by that statement which has been viewed and now read all around the world. --"This statement was very hurtful to Rachel because it is not true. Even if the host said it in a joking way Rachel is not amused, because she values her reputation and her reputation has been damaged by this statement as it is completely false."

(--Meanwhile, TMZ is reporting that Rachel was STUNNED by the number of girls Tiger allegedly nailed . . . and the fact that he wasn't much of a stickler for safe sex. So she's getting tested for STDs.)

THE 10 BEST CHRISTMAS SONGS:

AOL Radio polled their listeners to put together a list of The 10 Best Christmas Songs. It's loaded with old-school classics, which either means everyone lazily went with the obvious choices . . . or no one records Christmas music like they used to. (--Both are true.)--BING CROSBY'S original version of "White Christmas" was the #1 pick. Here's the complete list:
#1.) "White Christmas", BING CROSBY#2.) "The Christmas Song", NAT KING COLE#3.) "Christmas Canon", TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA#4.) "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas", PERRY COMO#5.) "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", FRANK SINATRA#6.) "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year", ANDY WILLIAMS#7.) "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", BRENDA LEE#8.) "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", DEAN MARTIN#9.) "O Holy Night", NAT KING COLE#10.) "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas", BURL IVES(--If you care, you can find a few facts about each song, here . . .)http://www.aolradioblog.com/2009/10/05/10-best-christmas-songs/

KANYE WEST IS THE TOP "FAIL PERSON" OF THE YEAR:

FailBlog.org has released a list of the Top Most Memorable FAIL People of the Year. And KANYE WEST is the big winner. Or, should we say . . . FAILURE. --The results were determined by poll, and 16% of participants voted Kanye into the top spot. Kanye's interruption of TAYLOR SWIFT at the "MTV Video Music Awards" was also voted the top FAIL Moment of the year. (--We're assuming the voting concluded before Thanksgiving . . . because TIGER WOODS is nowhere to be found on either list.)
--Here are the Top 10 Fail People of 2009 . . .
#1.) Kanye West 16%#2.) Jon Gosselin 12%#3.) Glenn Beck 11%#4.) Perez Hilton 11%#5.) "Octomom" Nadya Suleman 10%#6.) Chris Brown 9%#7.) Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt 7%#8.) Lindsay Lohan 7%#9.) Carrie Prejean 5%#10.) Roman Polanski 4%

--And here are the Top Fail Moments . . .
#1.) Kanye West's Outburst at the "Video Music Awards" 37%#2.) Bolivian Newscast Airs "Lost" scene as Flight 447's Last Moments 13%(--Yes, this actually happened. Check out video of this FAIL here . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MPOJSsggjs#3.) Richard Heene's Balloon Boy Hoax 11%#4.) Photo Opportunity for Air Force One Mistaken for Terrorist Attack 8%#5.) Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Tries to Sell Obama's Senate Seat 7%#6.) Northwest Flight to Minneapolis Overshoots Airport by 150 Miles 7%#7.) Gordon Brown's Handshake Fail 4%#8.) Christian Bale's Freakout on "Terminator" Set 3%#9.) South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford Affair with Argentinean 3%#10.) White House Crashers Michaele and Tarez Salahi 2%

CHECK OUT THE ELLEN DEGENERES COMIC BOOK:

ELLEN DEGENERES: You love her show . . . now enjoy her in COMIC BOOK FORM. (???) A company called Blue Water Comics is publishing an autobiographical comic book about Ellen. (--Check it out here . . .)http://www.bluewaterprod.com/news/femaleforce_ellen.php

(--This company actually has an entire line called "Female Force" . . . which is a series of comics about famous and powerful women. Other subjects include Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, Sarah Palin, J.K. Rowling and "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer. Check it out . . .) http://www.bluewaterprod.com/comics/female_force.php

ABC IS STILL SHYING AWAY FROM ADAM LAMBERT'S SEXUALITY . . . BUT HOT GIRL-ON-GIRL ACTION IS TOTALLY COOL:

If you watched BARBARA WALTERS' "10 Most Fascinating People" special on Wednesday night, you know that she not only finds ADAM LAMBERT fascinating . . . she's also pretty fascinated by his same-sex kiss at the "American Music Awards". --But what some viewers found fascinating was ABC's double standard when it comes to gay kisses.

(--ABC . . . the network that aired Barbara's special . . . has been mostly avoiding Adam since he pulled a fast one on them at the "AMAs".) --While talking with Adam . . . which seemed to be all about that "AMA" scandal . . . Barbara made a special point to mention that they had chosen NOT to show a clip of Adam's gay kiss. The same kiss Barbara couldn't stop talking about. --

Now, LADY GAGA was another of Barbara's Most Fascinating. And during Barbara's talk with her, the topic obviously covered her bisexuality. And Barbara threw in an interesting little visual aid.--That visual aid was a clip of Lady Gaga locking lips with another chick. --Not surprisingly, ABC was forced to explain why they were cool with airing the girl-on-girl kiss but not the boy-on-boy kiss.

Here's the excuse they came up with: Quote, "It was an editorial decision to show very little from [Adam's 'AMA'] performance and focus on the fresh, new interview with Adam Lambert. (--In which he's asked about his "AMA" performance.) --"The Lady Gaga kiss was used quickly in context of things that upset her father. (???) ABC never had a problem showing [Adam's] kiss, in fact we did not edit it out of the West Coast feed of the 'AMAs'."

"BILLBOARD'S" MALE AND FEMALE ARTISTS OF THE YEAR:

"Billboard" has released their Top Female and Top Male Artists of Year lists. And their top honors for each list went to TAYLOR SWIFT and KANYE WEST. (--Sorry, I'm all out of "Taylor, I'm going to let you finish . . ." jokes.) -The rankings are based on how each artist performed on the "Billboard" album and singles charts. Top 10 Female Artists of 2009 are:
#1.) TAYLOR SWIFT#2.) BEYONCÉ#3.) LADY GAGA$4.) MILEY CYRUS#5.) BRITNEY SPEARS#6.) PINK#7.) KATY PERRY#8.) KELLY CLARKSON#9.) RIHANNA#10.) KERI HILSON

--And "Billboard's" Top 10 Male Artists of 2009 are:
#1.) KANYE WEST#2.) T.I.#3.) FLO RIDA#4.) JASON MRAZ#5.) NE-YO#6.) LIL WAYNE#7.) PITBULL#8.) JAMIE FOXX#9.) EMINEM#10.) DRAKE (--The overall Artists of the Year list . . . complete with bands, is here . . .)http://www.billboard.com/news#/features/2009-artists-of-the-year-1004052641.story

TAYLOR SWIFT IS "BILLBOARD'S" ARTIST OF THE YEAR . . . AND SHE'S PLANNING ON RELEASING A NEW ALBUM NEXT YEAR:

If you're thinking there's still time for TAYLOR SWIFT to squeeze in one more honor before the year ends, well, how about two? "Billboard" has named Taylor Swift their Artist of the Year . . . and . . . their Female Artist of the Year. --I'm not surprised they chose Taylor, but I was still a little blown away when they started listing all the reasons. For example, according to "Billboard", Taylor sold more albums than any artist NOT named MICHAEL JACKSON . . .

Her first headlining tour sold out every show within minutes . . . she "set seemingly every chart record that exists" . . . and, as you know, she became the youngest woman to win entertainer of the year at the CMAs. But this honor wasn't just about the numbers . . .--"Billboard" also said that Taylor, quote, "Proved herself a graceful, timeless celebrity, handling hosting duties on 'Saturday Night Live' and a rampaging KANYE WEST at the MTV Video Music Awards with equal aplomb." Nice.

(--You can check out ALL of the artists who made "Billboard's" year-end list in today's Music Section.)

So . . . what's in store for Taylor Swift next year? Well, she's actually on pace to release another album. "Billboard" asked Taylor if all the insanity from this year has slowed down her songwriting. Not so. She said, quote, "I actually am best writing on the road. --"I only have time to write the songs that hit me the hardest. Like 'Fifteen' . . . that's one I wrote on the road. It hits me and I found time to write it, whether it's 15 minutes between meet-and-greets or at 4:00 A.M.

"If they haunt me through my interviews, and all I'm playing in my head is this song, then I know I've got something." --So even though Taylor is everywhere, she still squeezes in time to write some future hits. She continues, quote, "I'm well into writing my next album. I think my biggest goal for this next record is to write in real time as I always have.

"I want to continue to write about things that I'm going through. My first record was my diary from my early teens. My next was my diary from 16 to 18. My biggest hope for this next record is that the feelings I'm feeling right now will be accurately portrayed." --Taylor says she likes to take two years between records . . . so she's shooting to release another album next year. (--Her last album, "Fearless", came out in 2008.)

December 10, 2009 - Blog

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW

THE TIGER WOODS INCIDENT

RACHEL UCHITEL SAYS SHE'S NOT A WHORE:

RACHEL UCHITEL . . . TIGER WOODS' #1 mistress . . . (--allegedly, of course) . . . finally broke her silence yesterday. --But instead of a press conference with her attorney, like we were supposed to get last week, she decided to flap her gums to "OK!" magazine. (--We're assuming she made the choice because "OK!" was willing to PAY her.)

She said very little about her alleged involvement with Tiger. But here's what she did say . . . --+63Quote, "I'm not a whore. I'm not a tramp. I'm not an escort. I'm not stupid or a bimbo. I'm very strong. I will survive this. At the same time, I'm vulnerable. --"I'm not here to make myself into a victim, but I want people to remember I'm human . . . there's a whole other side to me. I'm caring and generous and the type of person you'd want to be friends with. People have to give me a chance."

She added, quote, "In every story, you need a villain and a hero. I've been characterized as a villain. People have called me a homewrecker, gold digger, tramp, whore. --"I make mistakes, but I'm not those things. I have very good qualities. When you're judged by the nation, it's really difficult. It's horrible."

(--Meanwhile . . . Rachel locked herself out of her New York City apartment on Tuesday . . . and the timing couldn't have been worse, because she was being hounded by the paparazzi at the time.)(--She had to climb in through a window . . . and she definitely showed off some SKILLS in the process. Check it out . . .)http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=ce2655d3-bfed-4159-be55-6ed5836392d7

JAIMEE GRUBBS HAS APOLOGIZED TO TIGER WOODS' WIFE:

Here's one for the record books: The first of TIGER WOODS' alleged mistresses to apologize to ELIN NORDEGREN is . . . JAIMEE GRUBBS.

Of course, Jaimee is also one of the few who has actually ADMITTED to being one of Tiger's mistresses. -Jaimee sat down with "Extra" yesterday . . . and they asked her what she would say to Elin if she could. This was her reply . . . quote, "I have no words to explain, you know, what I've done to her and her family.

"I guess I would be deeply sorry for never considering her during the whole process, and not . . . him not bringing her up was just a way for me to just pretend that he didn't have [a wife], and for me not to deal with it. --"But I mean, I'm not gonna ever say what I did was okay." (--Here's video of that exchange . . .)http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2009/12/jaimee_grubbs_apologizes_to_tiger_woods_wife.php-

By the way . . . Jaimee also said she did NOT know Tiger was married when he started pursuing her. And by the time she found out, they were already in a relationship, and she was emotionally attached.

As for her feelings for Tiger, Jaimee said she didn't enter into the relationship frivolously . . . but she wouldn't commit to the L-WORD. --She said, quote, "Love is obviously a very strong word for me to even use. I wouldn't necessarily say that I didn't love him. But I couldn't . . . I didn't let myself get that far."

She also admitted that she was, quote, "devastated" to find out she wasn't his only mistress. "Us Weekly" has printed some of the alleged text conversations between Jaimee and Tiger. They include some SEXUALLY EXPLICIT material. (--You can read them at this link . . .)http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/12/09/tiger-woods-dirty-text-messages-jaimee-grubbss/

HOLLY SAMPSON REVEALED HER AFFAIR WITH TIGER WOODS ON THE INTERNET LAST MAY:

Today's philosophical question: If a porno skank talks but nobody's watching the adult website on which she's talking, does anybody hear her??? The answer is NO. --Because back in May, mattress actress HOLLY SAMPSON revealed her sexual liaison with TIGER WOODS during a webcam show on the porno site NaughtyAmerica.com . . . and obviously, nobody picked up on it.

It wasn't a sex show . . . it was more like a talk show, but with topless porno stars. The hostess asked Holly if she'd ever slept with any famous people . . . and Tiger was one of THREE guys she named . . . along with KEVIN COSTNER and STEPHEN DORFF.

She described Tiger as, quote, "Like, the whitest black guy you've ever met . . . His teeth are perfect and he's, like, the perfect gentleman." --She also expressed no remorse for revealing the affair . . . saying, quote, "It's not like it's any big mystery."

ELIN NORDEGREN will be happy to know that Tiger used a CONDOM. But it sounds like the only reason that happened is because Holly, not Tiger, is militant about safe sex.-By the way . . . Holly also revealed that Kevin Costner is very well-endowed . . . and could probably line up 10 girls and have his way with all of them, NO PROBLEM. (--NICE!!!) (--Check out the video here . . .)(--WARNING!!! This clip contains FCC-unfriendly language . . .)http://www.naughtyamerica.com/(--Here's an EDITED version, with all the extraneous stuff cut out . . .)http://www.tmz.com/2009/12/09/tiger-woods-alleged-porn-star-mistress-holly-sampson-affair-naughty-america-video/


GISELE BUNDCHEN HAD A BABY BOY:

GISELE BUNDCHEN gave birth to a baby boy on Tuesday night. This is the first kid for Gisele, but the second for husband TOM BRADY. He has a 2-year-old son with his ex-girlfriend, BRIDGET MOYNAHAN.

Brady said yesterday that he and Gisele hadn't decided on a name for their new baby yet.


THE TOP 10 TV SHOWS OF THE DECADE:
"Entertainment Weekly" has put out a list of The Top 10 TV Shows of the Decade.
--Their #1 show was "The Sopranos", which isn't all that surprising. It seems like everyone is going with either that or "The Wire". (--Which they had at #6.) But they get some props for including "The Daily Show" at #3. Here's the list:
#1.) "The Sopranos", HBO (1999-2007)#2.) "Lost", ABC (2004-2010)#3.) "The Daily Show", Comedy Central (1996-present)#4.) "American Idol", Fox (2002-present)#5.) "Arrested Development", Fox (2003-2006)#6.) "The Wire", HBO (2002-2008)#7.) The British version of "The Office", BBC (2001-2003)#8.) "The Shield", FX (2002-2008)#9.) "Gilmore Girls", The WB / CW (2000-2007)#10.) "The Comeback", HBO (2005)
(--"The Comeback" starred LISA KUDROW. It seems like an odd choice here . . . since it only lasted 13 episodes . . . but I haven't seen it, so I won't judge.)


CBS IS PROMOTING "FROSTY THE SNOWMAN" BY MASHING CLIPS FROM IT WITH AUDIO FROM SOME OF THEIR PG-13 SITCOMS:

You may have heard about this: CBS is promoting the December 18th airing of the classic "Frosty the Snowman" and "Frosty Returns" cartoon specials with a bizarre online ad campaign.

They're mashing "Frosty" clips with audio from two of their PG-13 sitcoms, "How I Met Your Mother" and "Two and a Half Men". The slogan for the campaign is: "Some holiday classics are better left untouched."

No one would have cared, except that CBS used some of the racier, more sexual dialogue from those shows, which makes "Frosty" slightly less kid-friendly. (--To see what we're talking about, check out the clips at these links . . .)Here's the "How I Met Your Mother" version . . . http://video.hollywoodreporter.com/services/player/bcpid6555681001?bctid=53727563001And here's the "Two and a Half Men" version . . . http://fliiby.com/file/157495/pdawi4izjo.html

CBS was hosting the videos on their site, but apparently they reached the level of "controversy" they were comfortable with . . . because yesterday they were yanked from the site. CBS has not commented on the videos.


THE BEST ALBUMS AND SONGS OF THE DECADE . . . ACCORDING TO "ROLLING STONE'S" EXPERT POLL:

"Rolling Stone" has published "expert" lists of The 100 Best Albums of the Decade and The 100 Best Songs of the Decade. And in order to create them, they polled 100 music artists, critics and industry insiders.

(--You can find a full list of voters, and a brief description of the process, here . . .)http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/31248017/100_best_albums_of_the_decade/43--

The RADIOHEAD album, "Kid A" . . . which came out in 2000 . . . topped the Best Albums list. Here are the Top 10:
#1.) "Kid A", RADIOHEAD#2.) "Is This It", THE STROKES#3.) "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot", WILCO#4.) "The Blueprint", JAY-Z#5.) "Elephant", THE WHITE STRIPES#6.) "Funeral", ARCADE FIRE#7.) "The Marshall Mathers LP", EMINEM#8.) "Modern Times", BOB DYLAN#9.) "Kala", M.I.A.#10.) "The College Dropout", KANYE WEST(--The complete Top 100 albums of the decade can be found at the link below. Click on the album names to read "Rolling Stone's" comments on each disc.)http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/31248017/100_best_albums_of_the_decade/44

--The Top Songs list was capped by the overplayed hit, "Crazy", by GNARLS BARKLEY. It was EVERYWHERE in 2006. Here are the Top 10:

#1.) "Crazy", GNARLS BARKLEY#2.) "99 Problems", JAY-Z#3.) "Crazy in Love", BEYONCÉ#4.) "Hey Ya!", OUTKAST#5.) "Paper Planes", M.I.A.#6.) "Seven Nation Army", THE WHITE STRIPES#7.) "Maps", YEAH YEAH YEAHS#8.) "Rehab", AMY WINEHOUSE#9.) "Beautiful Day", U2#10.) "Stan", EMINEM(--The complete Top 100 songs of the decade can be found at this link . . .)http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/31248926/100_best_songs_of_the_decade/27(--And you can see copies of some of the filled-out ballots, beginning here . . .)http://www.rollingstone.com/photos/gallery/31219787/the_best_music_of_the_decade_insi


CASUAL SEX IS *NOT* BAD FOR YOUR SELF-ESTEEM:

Everyone says that if someone has a lot of CASUAL SEX, it's because they have low self-esteem. Because why would someone with high self-esteem get busy with so many random strangers? --But it turns out that's NOT really the case.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota surveyed more than 1,300 adults about their most recent sexual experience.

Overall, only about ONE in FIVE said their last sexual experience was "casual," while the rest said it was with someone they were in a committed relationship with. But get this . . .--According to the survey, people who sleep around and have lots of casual sex feel just as good about themselves, and have just as high self-esteem, as those who don't have casual sex. --In other words, casual sex and other acts of skankiness are not bad for your self-esteem.

A woman named Marla Eisenberg worked on the study. She says, quote, "We were so surprised. The conventional wisdom is that casual sex, 'friends with benefits,' and hooking up is hurtful. That's what we've been teaching kids for decades." (Star-Tribune)


AN ELDERLY WOMAN SCARED OFF A BURGLAR BY FAKING A HEART ATTACK:

There are only so many details available about this next story. But what we've got is pretty cool, so we figured we'd shoot it your way . . . --On Monday afternoon, an unidentified 70-year-old woman from Kansas City, Missouri, was at home alone when a burglar smashed through her sliding glass door and entered the house.

When the burglar noticed the woman, he pointed his gun at her and yelled, quote, "Get on the ground!" --But instead of lying down, the woman told the robber she couldn't move because she was having a HEART ATTACK. --At which point the burglar freaked out, and ran out the back door without taking anything.

But the woman WASN'T having a heart attack. She only pretended like she was so the burglar would leave. And it actually worked.--As of last night, the police still hadn't caught the burglar. (Kansas City Star)


HERE ARE SOME HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FROM . . . FEMA?

If you're fresh out of original holiday gift ideas this year, the people over at the Federal Emergency Management Agency . . . or FEMA . . . have a few suggestions for you. --So what does FEMA want you to get your loved ones this holiday season?

Emergency crank-up radios--Miniature flashlights--Smoke alarms--Fire extinguishers and . . .--Foldable ladders--And FEMA's holiday suggestions don't end there. They also recommend you sit the family down and devise a FAMILY DISASTER PLAN.

According to a FEMA spokesman, quote, "I'm not trying to be a Scrooge and saying that this Christmas should have disaster as the theme. --"What we're saying is that the holidays are the only time families really get together. So it's the ideal time to talk about a family communication plan in the event of a disaster." (Yahoo News)


A TACO BELL MANAGER CREATED A GUIDE TO DRIVE-THRU ETIQUETTE:

I don't know about you, but I really can't stand it when I'm stuck behind a clueless moron at a fast food drive-thru. If you feel the same way, then I think you'll appreciate this . . . --Recently, an unidentified Taco Bell manager from Maryland became so fed up with rude customers that he decided to create a guide to DRIVE-THRU ETIQUETTE.

Here are five things to keep in mind the next time you're at the drive-thru window:

#1.) Know what you want BEFORE you get in line to order.
#2.) Never add additional items at the pick-up window. It's already too late.
#3.) Have your money out and ready when you get to the pick-up window. And never pay with anything larger than a $20.
#4.) Don't start eating until AFTER you've pulled away from the pick-up window.
#5.) Always go inside the restaurant if your order is going to be large, or if there's going to be more than one order

.(--I know what you're thinking . . . these are all pretty obvious. And, yeah, they are. But that doesn't make them any less worthwhile. People are seriously rude at the drive-thru, and it never hurts to remind them of the basics.)(Slash Food)


FOUR BENEFITS OF DATING A GUY WHO STILL LIVES WITH HIS PARENTS:

According to a new poll from the Pew Research Center, 13 percent of parents with grown children said that one or more of their kids had to move back home this year. And a lot of them are men. But that doesn't mean they're COMPLETELY un-dateable. --Here are four benefits of dating a guy who still lives with his mom . . .

#1.) CLEAN LAUNDRY. Guys wear the same clothes over and over again . . . and the smell of stale B.O. is never sexy. But if he's still living at home with his parents, he probably smells more like Tide.

#2.) A BETTER DVD COLLECTION. The average single guy's DVD library includes "South Park", the "Godfather" trilogy, and "The Big Lebowski". But if he's still living at home, you've got Mom and Dad's DVDs to choose from too.

#3.) HOMEMADE MEALS. As long as his parents don't mind you sleeping over, you get to look forward to all those great breakfast foods YOU'RE too lazy to cook.

#4.) HE MIGHT ACTUALLY HAVE SOME MONEY SAVED UP. Living at home has a certain stigma, but when you're trying to save money, it's SMART. --If he's got a job, and he's not paying rent, then there might actually be some cash sitting in his bank account.(YourTango.com)

December 8, 2009 - Blog

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVER FLOW (12/08/09)

THE TIGER WOODS INCIDENT

COULD PICTURES OF TIGER WOODS' GENITALIA END UP ON PLAYGIRL.COM???

One of TIGER WOODS' many ALLEGED mistresses is trying to sell ALLEGED pictures of Tiger's GENITALIA to Playgirl.com. Playgirl is trying to verify the pics. --A company official says, quote, "We're currently trying to authenticate the photos before we make any decisions on purchasing the Tiger Woods pics and ascertaining the value." --He added that the seller is a mistress who HASN'T identified herself yet. She supposedly took them with her cell phone.

DID TIGER'S WIFE ADMIT TO COPS HE HAD BEEN DRINKING HOURS BEFORE THE CRASH???

Some documents from the TIGER WOODS crash that were released yesterday suggest that Tiger may have been DRINKING hours before he crashed his SUV over Thanksgiving weekend. --The Florida Highway Patrol tried to subpoena medical records from the hospital that treated Tiger at the crash. They wanted Tiger's blood test results from that night, because they suspected Tiger had been drinking. --Why did they suspect him??? Because his wife, ELIN NORDEGREN, told them he'd been drinking earlier in the day. --She also told them he'd been prescribed both Ambien and the painkiller Vicodin. --The request for the subpoena was DENIED, however . . . due to lack of evidence. --Meanwhile, the incident report from the night of the crash was also made public yesterday. Here's what the responding officer had to say . . . --"Upon my arrival, I observed a black male lying in the roadway not moving, covered in a blanket and resting his head on a pillow. There was a white female kneeling over the subject. I made contact with the subject, known to be Tiger Woods. --"My immediate observations were that of an unresponsive male subject, breathing adequately with lacerations to the lips and noticeable blood in the mouth. Mr. Woods was not responsive. --"I conducted a brief physical assessment and nothing stood out to be immediately alarming. Mr. Woods periodically attempted to get up; for his safety, I kept him lying down." (--You can read the whole thing for yourself here . . .)http://www.etonline.com/documents/et_twoods_incidentreport_091207.pdf--There's no word what this'll do for Tiger's popularity . . . but it's already taken a hit. --According to a recent poll, Tiger's approval rating is at about 60%. That's down from 84% in June.

HAS ELIN MOVED OUT???

This isn't confirmed yet, but RadarOnline.com claims that TIGER WOODS' wife, ELIN NORDEGREN, has moved out of their home in Windermere, Florida, and is living in another house nearby. --Tiger's reps are supposedly keeping this quiet . . . and hoping she'll move back ASAP. --Meanwhile, Elin's mom . . . a Swedish politician by the name of Barbro Holmberg . . . reportedly arrived in the U.S. this past Friday. Contrary to previous reports, she was NOT at Tiger's home over Thanksgiving weekend.

DOES TIGER WOODS HAVE A BROKEN TOOTH???

We've heard quite a bit from TIGER WOODS since "THE INCIDENT" via his website. But we haven't seen him. And the not-always-reliable "Star" tabloid claims it's because he has a BROKEN TOOTH. But it wasn't a golf club that did the job. --Supposedly, after Tiger's wife, ELIN NORDEGREN, found his text messages to a mistress, she threw the phone at him and busted the tooth. Then she chased him around the house in a rage, doing tens of thousands of dollars' damage in the process. --That's why Tiger jumped into his SUV and tore off. A so-called "source" says, quote, "Elin went psycho that night . . . he was scared for his life.

TWO PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED FOR TRYING TO BLACKMAIL JOHN STAMOS:

Two people were arrested in Michigan for trying to blackmail JOHN STAMOS. --23-year-old Allison Coss and 30-year-old Scott Sippola threatened to go public with photographs they claimed would damage his reputation . . . unless he coughed up $700,000. --There's no word what was in the pictures, but they were snapped during a party that Stamos and the two suspects attended back in 2004.

FORMER "FAMILY TIES" KID BRIAN BONSALL HAS BEEN ARRESTED . . . AGAIN:

Former "Family Ties" kid BRIAN BONSALL has been arrested. Again. --Authorities in Boulder, Colorado hauled him in for TWO reasons. First of all, he's accused of hitting a friend in the face with part of a broken stool. (???) --They also have him on a charge of skipping a court hearing for a PREVIOUS assault charge. In that case, he was accused of attacking his girlfriend. --Cops hauled him in early Saturday morning at his friend's house. According to police, the guy asked Bonsall to leave . . . an argument ensued . . . and that's when the stool came into play. --When police arrived, Bonsall told them that he and his friend are, quote, "both bipolar and like drugs." And he added that he, quote, "takes a lot of drugs and sometimes those drugs make him forget things." --He's currently in the Boulder County Jail on two bonds totaling $7,500.

EMAILS THAT WERE ALLEGEDLY SENT BETWEEN SHAQ AND HIS MISTRESS HAVE LEAKED ONLINE:

Last month, SHAQUILLE O'NEAL and his wife, SHAUNIE, split . . . and now, there's speculation online that Shaq may have had some side action earlier this year. --Rumor has it that Shaq was seeing some girl named Latosha Lee. A website called TheYBF.com has posted some documents, which allegedly contain email messages that Shaq and Latosha sent to each other from their phones. --Shaq and Shaunie just began divorce proceedings last month. According to the time-stamps on the emails, they were sent between February and September of this year. --The conversations aren't sexual, but they do refer to their relationship as a, quote, "booty call extravaganza." (???) They also talk about Latosha's son . . . with 29-year-old basketball player Damien Wilkins. (--Damien plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's the son of former NBA star Gerald Wilkins . . . and the nephew former NBA superstar Dominique Wilkins.) --At one point, "Shaq" accuses Latosha of cheating ON HIM with Damien . . . even though he was married throughout the time these emails were being sent. --But the best part is when Shaq and Latosha have a huge dust-up over a purse. Latosha mentions that she wants a purse, and Shaq refuses to buy it for her . . . and basically accuses her of only wanting him for his money. --Remember though . . . all this is SPECULATION at this point. No one has commented on these supposed emails . . . and honestly, they wouldn't be that hard to fake. But real or not, they exist. --You can find the email exchange below. For whatever reason, the emails aren't in order. And to understand them, you have to read each individual document from bottom to top.)http://theybf.com/index.php/2009/12/04/exlcuisve-the-emails-between-shaq-his-new-mistress-latosha/


THE FIRST FREE SMASHING PUMPKINS SONG IS OUT:

It has begun: The new, so-called "SMASHING PUMPKINS" have released the first cut off their so-called "album" "Teargarden by Kaleidyscope". (--"Kaleidoscope" is misspelled, probably for some deep reason that's not worth trying to figure out.) --BILLY CORGAN . . . and whoever else is in the band these days . . . will release 44 free tracks individually online. --After every four tracks come out, they'll be sold together on one of 11 limited edition EPs . . . and after all 44 songs are out, all 44 songs will be released in a single set. --Billy explained to MTV News why he decided to give the songs away for free. -He said, quote, "The simplest thing was: Let's just take away the money part of it. What I like about it is, it takes away the passive-aggressive situation of asking somebody to buy something. I've never liked being a pitchman. --"I have to create the quality, and I have to assume that the quality will create the interest, and the interest will come back to me somehow." (--Of all new business models for the digital era, Billy's seems the most likely NOT to work. But hey, no winning formula has emerged yet. So, who knows.) --The first single is called "A Song for a Son" . . . and it was made available for download from the Smashing Pumpkins site TODAY. (--Here's the link . . .) http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/-Billy says the next song is, quote, "coming shortly" . . . so if you dig "A Song for a Son", you might want to check in on their website every now and then.

NAZZYS RANDOM

OVER 40% OF TEENAGERS HAVE SEX *BEFORE* THEIR PARENTS GIVE THEM THE SEX TALK:

If you've been putting off having the "sex talk" with your kids, here's a little extra motivation to help you sit them down and get it out of the way . . . --A new study from the Children's Hospital of Boston has found that more than TWO in FIVE teens will have sex BEFORE their parents discuss the birds and the bees with them. --Among sexually active teens, 42% of girls and nearly 70% of boys say they haven't discussed birth control with their parents. Worse yet, only about HALF of parents say they haven't discussed birth control with their sons. --If you read between the lines, this means some parents THINK they've had the sex talk with their kids . . . but the things they said were so general and vague that their kids took nothing away from it. --A guy named Dr. Mark Schuster led the study. He says, quote, "If you just get over the hurdle of starting, then once the conversation gets going, you often find it's easier than expected. --"So use any excuse you want, but just get over the initial hurdle and start talking to your kids, because it's really important." (Yahoo News)


HERE ARE SIX THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND FOR HAVING SEX AFTER YOUR DIVORCE:

If you're recently divorced, you're probably a little nervous about putting yourself back on the market . . . and having sex with a whole new crop of unfamiliar people. With that in mind, here are six things to remember in your post-divorce sex life:

#1.) You might feel like a teenager again: After having sex with just one person for so long, it will probably feel awkward to do it with someone else. So take it slow, and try to have a little fun.

#2.) It's normal to be nervous: There's nothing you can do about those "first-time" jitters. Just keep in mind that you're not cheating, you don't need to feel guilty, and you're supposed to be having a good time.

#3.) Be prepared: That means having condoms, sexy lingerie, and any other "tools" you may need at your disposal.

#4.) Your body might surprise you: The last time you were "on the market," you were young and fit. But now? Maybe not so much. But what you've lost in the looks department, you can make up for with confidence, wisdom and technique.

#5.) Don't expect too much: That's especially true if you're dating another recent divorcee. Performance anxiety, shyness and other "technical difficulties" are to be expected.
#6.) Stay positive: Move at your own pace, be optimistic and try to keep an open mind. (Alter Net)

HERE ARE 20 DO'S AND DON'TS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY WORK PARTY:

It's time once again for your annual holiday work party. And while I know you want to have fun, you need to keep in mind that it isn't REALLY a party . . . it's a work-related function, which demands a certain level of professionalism. --Now that we've got that out of the way, here are 20 do's and don'ts for your holiday work party . . . so you don't embarrass yourself and compromise your future at the company:

#1.) DO act as if you're being observed. Because you are.
#2.) DON'T talk about work. Well, okay, you can a little. But not a lot, and definitely not exclusively.
#3.) DO ask about a dress code. Typically, you'll be shooting for a slightly "fancier" version of your usual professional look.
#4.) DON'T spend the whole evening talking to the colleagues you spend all day with.
#5.) DO take this chance to get to know your other coworkers . . . and your boss . . . a little better.
#6.) DON'T drink too much. And if photos are being taken, put down your drink first.
#7.) DO act like you're happy to be there . . . even if you aren't. Your company is footing the bill, so try and act grateful.
#8.) DON'T flirt. With anyone. It's just a bad, bad idea.
#9.) DO take the opportunity to network with people in other departments, the higher-ups in the company, etc.
#10.) DO stay at the party for at least an hour. Otherwise, you'll give the impression that you didn't really want to be there in the first place.
#11.) DON'T be the last one to leave.
#12.) DON'T make a pig of yourself at the food table. You can eat later if you're still hungry.
#13.) DO speak and act in ways that make you appear intelligent, agreeable and sane.
#14.) DON'T talk politics or religion. And never tell dirty jokes, or use foul language.
#15.) DO choose subjects that are cordial and uplifting . . . like hobbies, travel or books.
#16.) DON'T pull rank by, say, forcing your subordinates to get your drinks for you. That's really not cool.
#17.) DO hold your beverage in your left hand so that your right hand will be free and dry when you shake hands. (???)
#18.) DON'T gossip. It's neither the time nor the place.
#19.) DO find out first if guests are invited. And if they are, only bring someone who will reflect well on you.
#20.) DON'T forget to thank the party organizers. (Yahoo Finance)

HERE ARE A FEW HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR THE TEENS AND TWEENS ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST:

It's really not that difficult buying holiday gifts for kids and adults. But buying for teens and tweens is a whole lot trickier since they're not really kids . . . but not adults either. --With that in mind, here are nine holiday gift ideas for the teens and tweens on your shopping list this year:

#1.) Miley Cyrus Fashion Wear: MILEY CYRUS and fashion designer MAX AZRIA teamed up to create a stylish, affordable fashion line for teens. It's available at . . . where else . . . Wal-Mart. T-shirts start at just $3.

#2.) Clue: Secrets and Spies Board Game: The latest version of the classic board game requires your kid to send and receive text messages in order to solve the crime. It costs $25.

#3.) Case Logic Laptop Sleeve: This is a "stylish" carrying case that allows your teen to safely transport their laptop. It costs $25.

#4.) The String Doll Gang: These are 2-inch dolls that are made out of string . . . and, presumably, there's a whole gang of them that you can buy at $10 apiece.

#5.) Ucreate Music: This is a mixing soundboard that allows your kids to create and remix their own songs. It costs $40.

#6.) Mindflex: For your slightly nerdier children . . . this is a game from Mattel where the object is to move a ball through an obstacle course using only the POWER OF YOUR MIND. Seriously. It sells for $159.

#7.) I'm Not Bored Anymore Art Jar: As the name suggests, this is a jar that's filled with arts-and-crafts supplies like scissors, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, etc. It sells for $29.

#8.) Flip Mino Camcorder: This is a pocket-sized video camera that can hold up to 60 minutes of footage. And it'll only run you $179.

#9.) Berry Stone Necklace: This is a "stylish" necklace with gem-shaped beads. Old Navy is selling them for $12.50 a pop. (Holidash)


FIVE SURPRISING USES FOR VICKS VAPO-RUB:

If you've been sick lately, then you might have reached for Vicks VapoRub. It helps if you're congested. But that's not all it can do. Here are five strange uses for Vicks VaporRub that you probably didn't know about . . .

#1.) IT CAN MAKE YOUR CAT STOP SCRATCHING. Cats hate the smell of Vicks VapoRub. So if you rub a little bit on spots they like to scratch, they'll avoid that area of your house. And it also works for animals that haven't been house-broken. --If your dog or cat keeps having accidents in the same spot, rub some Vicks on there.

#2.) IT MAKES RACEHORSES RUN FASTER. Jockeys rub Vicks VapoRub under the nostrils of their horses on race day because the smell covers up the irresistible scent of other horses, and they stay focused on the race.

#3.) IT PREVENTS LYME DISEASE. If a tick bites you, rub some Vicks on it immediately. The strong smell should make it release its grip.

#4.) IT CAN RELIEVE HEADACHES. The next time your head hurts, rub some Vicks on your temples and your forehead. The mentholated scent helps relieve the feeling of pain and pressure.

#5.) IT'S A BUG REPELLANT. Mosquitoes hate Vicks VapoRub. So rub a little bit on your skin and clothes, and they should leave you alone. But if you DO get bitten, you should STILL reach for Vicks. Rub a little on the bite, and it won't itch so much. (DumbLittleMan.com)

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF (12-07-09)

THE BEST-PAYING JOB IN AMERICA IS . . . ANESTHESIOLOGIST:Let's face it . . . most people only go to college so they can get a job after graduation and make a lot of money. --With that in mind, here's a look at the ten HIGHEST-PAYING JOBS you can get:

#1.) Anesthesiologist (--median pay: $292,000)#2.) Physician / Obstetrician / Gynecologist (--$222,000)
#3.) Psychiatrist (--$177,000)
#4.) Nurse Anesthetist (--$157,000)
#5.) Sales Director (--$140,000)
#6.) Actuary (--$129,000)
#7.) Finance Director (--$121,000)
#8.) Software Architect (--$117,000)
#9.) Attorney (--$115,000)
#10.) Insurance Broker (--$114,000) (Yahoo Finance)

ONE IN FOUR BRITISH GUYS IS GIVING HIS LADY A SEX TOY FOR CHRISTMAS:

This survey took place in the UK, and we're not sure if the results would be similar here. But we'd be very curious to find out. According to the poll, ONE in FOUR British guys is giving his lady a sex toy for Christmas. And nearly THREE in FIVE guys would like it if someone gave THEM a sex toy. (Adult Pleasure Zone)


PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY SENDING *MORE* HOLIDAY CARDS BY REGULAR MAIL:

You might assume that with all the free e-cards out there, the number of traditional holiday cards sent by regular mail would be on the decline. But it turns out that's NOT the case.

According to a spokesman for the American Greetings company, quote, "Based on all of the data
that we're seeing out in the marketplace right now . . . we're actually seeing an INCREASE in the number of people reverting back to sending paper cards." Overall, it's estimated that for every holiday e-card that's emailed or sent online, 20 paper holiday cards are mailed through the U.S. Post Office.

(--Basically, even though e-cards are cheaper and easier to send, people still send holiday cards by regular mail because they like to display them. Plus, buying and mailing a card shows you actually put some thought into it.)(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

A GROUP IS GOING TO START LEADING BUS TOURS FOR TOURISTS THROUGH SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES?

For most people, the crime-ridden streets of South Central Los Angeles aren't at the top of their must-see list when they visit Southern California. Which is why THIS defies all logic. --A nonprofit group called the Dream Center has announced that starting next month, they'll be leading BUS TOURS through South Central Los Angeles so that tourists can get an up-close look at the city's gang culture.

Not only that, but the organizers of the L.A. Gang Tours say they've got a whole list of "urban" activities for tourists to enjoy along the way, including:

#1.) Selling T-shirts painted on the spot by one of the area's graffiti artists.

#2.) Organizing "dance-offs" between local kids, where tourists would put up a cash prize and pick a winner.

#3.) And organizers were even thinking about having kids shoot tourists with water pistols, in order to sell them T-shirts reading, quote, "I Got Shot in South Central." But, for some reason, they decided against it at the last minute.--Tickets for the L.A. Gang Tour will cost $65. (Los Angeles Times)

ARE YOU HAVING AN EMOTIONAL AFFAIR?

Everyone knows what constitutes a physical affair, and if you're having one, it's blatantly obvious. But it's a whole lot harder to define what constitutes an EMOTIONAL AFFAIR. --With that in mind, the relationship gurus over at MSN have devised a six-question test to help you determine if you're having an emotional affair:

#1.) Do you avoid telling your partner how much time you spend or talk with the other person?

#2.) Do you tell the other person more about your day than your partner?

#3.) Do you tell the other person about your marital dissatisfaction?

#4.) Do you "ready your appearance" by dressing up or putting on makeup before you see the other person?

#5.) Is there a sexual attraction . . . either spoken or unspoken . . . between the two of you?#6.) Would you feel guilty if your partner saw you together?--If you answered "yes" to two or more of the questions, you're having an emotional affair. (MSN Relationships)


HERE ARE EIGHT SIGNS YOU'RE BORING AT PARTIES:

When you go to parties, do you ever get the feeling that the other guests find you BORING? -If so, here are eight signs that the person you're talking to is bored out of their mind:

#1.) Perfunctory responses: When a person is engaged, they'll give specific responses and ask follow-up questions. But when they're bored, they'll only give perfunctory responses like, "Oh really," and "Wow."

#2.) Simple questions: If you're talking to someone, and they only ask you the simplest, most basic follow-up questions, chances are they're asking them out of politeness, NOT curiosity.

#3.) Interruptions: Do I really need to explain how someone's constant interruptions could be a sign that they're bored with you? I didn't think so.

#4.) Clarification: If you've been gabbing away for 15 minutes and nobody has asked you to clarify or elaborate on even a single talking point, it's a pretty clear sign they're bored with you.

#5.) Monopolizing the conversation: If you're the only person in the group that's talking, there's a good chance the only person that's not bored with you . . . is YOU.

#6.) Abrupt changes of topic: When someone abruptly switches the topic of conversation, it's not because they were so interested in what you were saying that they wanted to save some for later. It's because they're bored with the topic . . . and with you.

#7.) Body position: When someone's really interested in you, their body will be turned to face you. If they're turned even slightly away from you, it's probably because they think you're a total snooze-fest.

#8.) Posture: Studies have shown that when people are bored, they tend to slouch, lean and fidget more than when they're genuinely interested. (Psychology Today)


HERE ARE THREE SUREFIRE CURES FOR BAD BREATH:

I'm not trying to make you paranoid, but if you've got BAD BREATH, there's a good chance no one's going to tell you . . . not even your friends. They're just going to go on with their lives, allowing you to alienate everyone you meet without even a heads-up.

That said, if you suspect your breath smells like rotting garbage, here are three surefire cures for terrible breath:

#1.) Mint: Brushing your teeth is an obvious way to get rid of your bad breath. So are using mouthwash and chewing sugar-free gum. But did you know that chewing fresh mint leaves kills bad breath just as well? It does.

#2.) Stay hydrated: Stale breath is usually caused by dehydration, so you'll want to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

#3.) Gargle with hydrogen peroxide: I realize this sounds like a terrible idea. But if you mix hydrogen peroxide with equal parts water, and gargle the mixture for 20 to 30 seconds, it'll do wonders for your god-awful breath. (Yahoo Shine)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (12-07-09)

THE TIGER WOODS INCIDENT

TIGER WOODS HAS SOME NEW *ALLEGED* MISTRESSES:

THREE new women came forward over the weekend, claiming to have had a piece of TIGER WOODS' action. One of them is a 33-year-old restaurant manager by the name of MINDY LAWTON. She claims she had a year-long relationship with Tiger that started in May of 2006. And it was all about sex.

She says, quote, "Sometimes I looked like a rag doll after we'd made love. He really did like it quite rough. --"He wanted to spank me and loved pulling my hair as we had sex. He also liked me to talk dirty to him, but hair-pulling was what really turned him on." --"All he wanted me for was sex. [He was a] selfish, heartless man."

According to Mindy, much of their fornication occurred at Tiger's own home. But there was one place in the house he would NOT erotically pound her: in the bedroom he shared with his wife, ELIN NORDEGREN. (--Is that romantic or what???)

Next up is JAMIE JUNGERS. She's a 26-year-old . . . Oh, hell. WHO CARES what these women do for a living??? Let's drop all the pretense and just start referring to them as what they really are: STARBANGERS.

We do know that Jamie used to model for a company called Trashy Lingerie. Jamie's former boss there said she was shocked when she heard that Jamie was ALLEGEDLY one of Tiger's girls. --She says, quote, "I called her and said, 'Congratulations . . . I think.' Jamie laughed and admitted it to me. She has nothing to hide. She didn't do anything wrong. She's a good girl. It's all good for her." --Contestant #3 . . . and #6 overall . . . is CORI RIST. She's 31, and she claims she met Tiger in a club last year. She says he secretly flew her around the world for . . . you know . . . sex.

Several gossip websites are saying we can expect MORE ladies to throw their panties into the ring in the coming days. (--You can see pictures of Mindy Lawton and Cori Rist by hitting up the link below, then clicking on the red bar that says, "Click here for slideshow" . . .)http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2760424/Tiger-Woods-women-cash-in-with-big-money-deals.html

"SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" DID A TIGER WOODS SKETCH THIS WEEK:

Not surprisingly, "Saturday Night Live" did a TIGER WOODS sketch this week. KENAN THOMPSON played Tiger, while guest host BLAKE LIVELY played the part of Tiger's wife, ELIN NORDEGREN.
(--It's actually a funny sketch. Check it out here . . .) http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b156719_blake_stands_lively_enraged_elin.html


TOM BROKAW WAS INVOLVED IN A FATAL CAR CRASH ON FRIDAY . . . BUT HE DID NOT DIE:

TOM BROKAW and his wife Meredith were involved in a FATAL car crash in New York City on Friday . . . but they're both okay. The accident occurred at about 1:00 P.M. on the Bruckner Expressway.

Tom's camp released a statement saying that the accident was caused by a spool of cable that suddenly came bouncing into the roadway. --A 28-year-old woman driving an SUV in the lane next to the Brokaws swerved to avoid the spool, which caused a mail truck to swerve in front of the Brokaws.

Tom Brokaw hit his brakes, but ended up colliding with the mail truck on the median. The SUV went off the road . . . and the driver was thrown from her vehicle and killed. Another unidentified man was hospitalized with serious injuries.

The statement said that Tom and Meredith were, quote, "greatly saddened by this loss of life."


PRO WRESTLER UMAGA HAS DIED:

Professional wrestler EDDIE FATU . . . whom you would know better as UMAGA . . . died Friday at a hospital in Houston, Texas. He was 36.

There's no word on the cause of death . . . but some reports say he suffered a heart attack. --According to unofficial reports, Fatu had fallen asleep while watching TV Thursday night. On Friday morning, his wife found him not breathing, with blood coming out of his nose.

He was rushed to the hospital and place in intensive care. That night, he suffered a second heart attack and died. --Fatu (slash) Umaga had just returned from that HULK HOGAN wrestling tour in Australia. He spent several years of his career with the WWE, but wasn't with them at the time of his death.

He was actually dropped from the company earlier this year because of some shady purchases from an online pharmacy. --Umaga is part of the Anoai wrestling family, who've been involved with the WWE since the early '80s. The original WILD SAMOANS, AFA and SIKA, are his uncles. His two older brothers wrestled as the TONGA KID and RIKISHI.

And DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON was his cousin. (--The Rock's dad is African-American wrestler ROCKY JOHNSON. But his mother is an Anoai.)

Umaga also now joins a more infamous club: That of wrestlers who've died prematurely.--Since the steroid and painkiller age began in the mid-1980s, literally DOZENS of wrestlers have died well before their time . . . many of them in their 30s and 40s.

(--You can check out a LONG list of wrestlers who've died since 1985 at the following link . . .)http://prowrestling.about.com/od/whatsrealwhatsfake/a/wrestlersdeaths.htm

(--Obviously, not all of these guys died of drug-related causes. But a lot of them did. And nobody's saying that Umaga's death was drug-related, either. But it does seem pretty likely.)


ABC'S BEEF WITH ADAM LAMBERT APPEARS TO BE OVER:

Last week, ABC cleared ADAM LAMBERT from all his previously scheduled appearances on the network . . . after he caught them, quote, "off-guard" with a racy performance at the "American Music Awards" last week. (--In the midst of the "AMA" fallout, ABC dropped Adam from "Good Morning America" . . . and then they cancelled his upcoming appearances on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and their annual "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" special.)

But now, the network's so-called Adam Lambert "ban" appears to be OVER . . . because they've booked him to appear on "The View" this Thursday. --Adam will perform . . . but ABC isn't going to have to sweat any unexpected homosexuality, because it'll be pre-taped.

(--It's unclear when the episode will be filmed, if it hasn't been already.) --Technically, Adam will return to ABC before that. On Wednesday night, he'll be featured on BARBARA WALTERS' annual "10 Most Fascinating People" special.

By the way, GLAAD . . . the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation . . . is glad ABC has reached out to Adam. In a statement, they say, quote, "ABC has taken a step towards fairness by inviting Adam Lambert to perform on 'The View'." (--For the record, GLAAD also clarified that they were NOT cool with ABC's cancellations last week . . . despite the fact that their initial statement made it sound like they supported ABC's decision.)


THE TOP ONE-HIT WONDERS OF THE DECADE:

Billboard has published a list of The Top One-Hit Wonders of the Decade. --The list includes any artist who reached the Hot 100's Top 10 with their very first single, but never cracked the Top 25 for the rest of the decade.

The ranking was determined first by how high the one-hit wonder charted . . . and then by how far down their second highest-charting song peaked.

Here are the Top Six, which all hit #1 on the Hot 100:
#1.) "Bad Day", DANIEL POWTER . . . (--It spent five weeks at #1.)
#2.) "Lean Back", TERROR SQUAD . . . (--It spent three weeks at #1.)
#3.) "Butterfly", CRAZY TOWN . . . (--It spent two weeks at #1.)
#4.) "This Is Why I'm Hot", MIMS . . . (--It spent two weeks at #1.)
#5.) "Laffy Taffy", D4L . . . (--It spent one week at #1.)
#6.) "You're Beautiful", JAMES BLUNT . . . (--It spent one week at #1.)

Some of the other songs on the list include:--"Crazy", GNARLS BARKLEY --"Mambo Number 5", LOU BEGA --"I Try", MACY GRAY --"Blue (Da Ba Dee)", EIFFEL 65 --"What's Left of Me", NICK LACHEY (--You can check out the complete list, beginning here . . .)http://www.billboard.com/#/../../features/one-hit-wonders-of-the-2000s-page-1-1004051216.story

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SEVEN AWFUL TEAM NAMES THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN:

A lot of thought goes into naming professional sports teams. Although you wouldn't know it from the lame names that some of them have.

If you don't believe me, here are seven sports teams and the awful names they COULD have had.

#1.) THE "NEW YORK JETS" WERE ALMOST THE "NEW YORK BORROS." They were originally the New York Titans, but when the team was sold in 1963, they changed the name. "The Borros" was supposed to be a play-on-words referencing New York's five boroughs.

But the team decided against it when they realized fans would make the connection to the word "burro," which means donkey. And they knew that opposing fans . . . or even their own fans, in a losing season . . . would eventually start referring to players as "jackasses."

#2.) THE "VANCOUVER GRIZZLIES" WERE ALMOST THE "VANCOUVER MOUNTIES." The city got an NBA team in 1995 and wanted to pay tribute to their police force.

But the plan hit a snag when the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said they didn't want the NBA using their name. Apparently they didn't like the prospect of a Dudley Do-Right mascot.

#3.) THE "BALTIMORE RAVENS" WERE ALMOST THE "BALTIMORE AMERICANS." When the Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore in 1996, they had to change their name.

So they came up with three other possibilities: the Ravens, the Marauders, and the Americans. Fans voted for their favorite, and "The Ravens" won because of Baltimore's connection to Edgar Allan Poe.

#4.) THE "TORONTO RAPTORS" WERE ALMOST THE "TORONTO BEAVERS." They chose "Raptors" because they were desperate for a fan base, and "Jurassic Park" had just come out a few years earlier.

But as lame as that explanation is, it's a GOOD thing that they settled on "Raptors." Because some of the other names under consideration were the Toronto Tarantulas, the Toronto Dragons . . . and the "Toronto Beavers."

#5.) THE "SAN ANTONIO SPURS" WERE ALMOST THE "SAN ANTONIO GUNSLINGERS." Actually, they WERE the "Gunslingers," but not for very long. When the team moved to San Antonio in 1973, that's the name they originally chose.

But the Gunslingers never played a single game. Before the season started, the owners decided the name was too violent.

#6.) THE "WASHINGTON WIZARDS" WERE ALMOST THE "WASHINGTON SEA DOGS." They used to be the "Washington Bullets," but the name was changed in 1995 because of gun violence in the District of Columbia.

Fans came up with five new names: the "Wizards," the "Express," the "Stallions," the "Dragons," and the "Sea Dogs." But "Sea Dogs" got the axe. We assume it's because someone realized that Washington D.C. doesn't border the ocean.

#7.) THE "FLORIDA MARLINS" WERE ALMOST THE "FLORIDA FLAMINGOS." When the New York Times interviewed the owner in 1993, that's what he said. But the thought of pink uniforms was reason enough to scrap it. (MentalFloss.com)