January 8, 2010
HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW
THE INVESTIGATION INTO MICHAEL JACKSON'S DEATH IS COMPLETE:
TMZ says that the investigation into MICHAEL JACKSON'S death is complete . . . and the case will be sent to the district attorney's office within weeks. --A so-called "law enforcement source" says it's pretty much a lock that DR. CONRAD MURRAY will face criminal charges. There's no word WHAT they'll charge him with, but involuntary manslaughter is likely. --What took so long was building a case against Murray. Sources say it was tricky, since he didn't technically break any laws when he administered the anesthetic propofol to Michael.
GARY COLEMAN HAD A SEIZURE ON WEDNESDAY:
GARY COLEMAN says it was a seizure that caused his hospitalization on Wednesday. It happened while he was giving some phone interviews from his L.A. hotel room. --He told E! Online, quote, "I had a seizure yesterday, and I'm a little weak on my left side, but I'm perfectly fine." --This wasn't Gary's first seizure, though. He also had one on New Year's Day at his home in Utah. He said, quote, "I fell down the stairs . . . not because of a party . . . but because I was rushing to open the door for someone. --"I got a little damaged. And then 20 minutes later I had another seizure. So it looks like my brain's being rattled inside my head for some reason." --By the way . . . it now appears that the penis that appears in Gary's new movie, "Midgets vs. Mascots", isn't really his. But he's still not happy about it. And he plans to sue the filmmakers to keep them from selling any more copies of it. --He told E!, quote, "I wanted all my fans and all your fans to protest my penis being in the movie, because I didn't want that. It's a body double, I believe, because I certainly was not gonna do this. \ --"And I heard that the body double is ugly, and is unattractive, and does not make me look good." (--You can buy the DVD now . . . and get a free pack of MIDGET CONDOMS along with it . . . here . . . http://www.midgetsvsmascots.com/(--And here's video of Gary's interview with E! . . .)http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b161029_gary_coleman_my_brains_being_rattled.html
A date of January 20th has been set for CHARLIE SHEEN and BROOKE MUELLER to find out if they can get back together. --That's when a judge will decide whether to change the restraining order against Charlie, thus allowing them to move back in with each other and work out their differences. (--Charlie and Brooke are actually hoping to move the hearing up to this coming Monday.)
AND NOW . . . LET THE TIGER WOODS GAY RUMORS BEGIN:
I'm actually surprised it took so long for this to happen, but one of TIGER WOODS' alleged whores is claiming that Tiger was into GUYS, too. --Loredana Jolie has reportedly been shopping a tell-all book that will expose Tiger's many sexual exploits . . . which include, quote, "threesomes and girl-on-girl sex parties" . . . as well as homoerotic encounters.
LISTEN TO THE POLICE RADIO TRANSMISSIONS FROM THE NIGHT OF TIGER'S CRASH:
Police have released the audio from the police radio transmissions that were sent when TIGER WOODS slammed his SUV into a fire hydrant and a tree on November 27th. (--He was supposedly fleeing his enraged, golf club-wielding wife at the time.)(--You can listen to them here . . .)http://www.clickorlando.com/download/2010/0107/22173843.mp3
TILA TEQUILA SAYS CASEY JOHNSON'S DEATH WASN'T HER FAULT:
A lot of people are blaming TILA TEQUILA for CASEY JOHNSON'S death . . . or at least for her downfall. Tila, obviously, doesn't agree. And she defended herself on Twitter yesterday. --She said, quote, "I was the ONLY one who was constantly checking on my Wifey cuz I knew something was wrong. I was out of town 2 meet my Brother. I have all the text messages to prove it!" --Then, in a blog post, she added, quote, "Casey cut out a lot of 'bad' people from her past to be with me cuz I was a good influence on her. We were so in love."
PAMELA ANDERSON HAS SPLIT WITH HER ELECTRICIAN-BOYFRIEND:
PAMELA ANDERSON has reportedly split with Jamie Padgett, the electrician she'd been dating since they met in a trailer park last year. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Pam made it pretty clear she is no longer dating Jamie and that she was looking for a new love interest. --"She didn't have anything bad to say about him and described him as a 'sweet guy' and that she hoped they would remain friends. --"Her ex-husband Tommy Lee was jealous of Jamie and Pam's relationship and he had given their two sons Brandon and Dylan some surfing lessons."
DID TAYLOR LAUTNER LEAVE TAYLOR SWIFT TO RUN BACK TO SELENA GOMEZ???
The "Star" tabloid claims that it was TAYLOR LAUTNER who dumped TAYLOR SWIFT . . . so he could get back together with his ex-girlfriend, SELENA GOMEZ. (--Obviously, we don't know if that's true or not. We'll keep you posted.)
"THE HANGOVER" IS THE BEST-SELLING COMEDY DVD OF ALL TIME:
"The Hangover" has become the #1 comedy of all time on DVD, with sales of 8.6 million copies. It's expected to top out at about 9.5 million copies. --In its theatrical release last year, "The Hangover" became the highest-grossing R-rated comedy ever, with a box office take of $467 million worldwide. (--And yet "The Proposal" won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy??? How did that happen??? I say the fix was in. Everybody just wanted it to be Sandra Bullock's year!!!)
THE FUTURE OF "THE JAY LENO SHOW" HAS BEEN CALLED INTO QUESTION . . . AGAIN:
Unless we're all missing something, NBC's plan to have TWO "Tonight Shows" . . . one with JAY LENO and the "real" one with CONAN O'BRIEN . . . has blown up in their faces. And yesterday, there was rampant speculation that a change is coming. -What kind of change, though, is still anyone's guess. --It all started when an "industry website" called FTVlive.com reported that NBC had cancelled "The Jay Leno Show". Naturally, that spread like wildfire online. --NBC later denied that . . . sort of . . . by issuing a statement saying, quote, "Jay Leno is one of the most compelling entertainers in the world today. --"As we have said all along, Jay's show has performed exactly as we anticipated on the network. It has, however, presented some issues for our affiliates. --"Both Jay and the show are committed to working closely with them to find ways to improve the performance." (--That, obviously, is NOT a ringing endorsement. In fact, that's basically admitting that there IS a problem that needs to be resolved.) (--Continued on next page . . .) --Then, TMZ tossed their hat into the ring . . . "reporting" that they heard "The Jay Leno Show" was going on a, quote, "hiatus" beginning on February 1st. --They claim that Jay will return after the Olympics . . . which NBC is covering from February 12th through February 28th . . . but not at 10:00 P.M. --Supposedly, he'll be back at 11:30 P.M. . . . and NBC is still deciding whether he'll just be doing a half-hour show before Conan's "Tonight Show", or if he'll retake his old "Tonight Show" gig. (--Essentially ending Conan's tenure on NBC.) --TMZ says Jay and Conan have been, quote, "told of the changes." --And late last night, TMZ updated their story, saying that NBC has given Conan an ultimatum. He can either go along with their plan to move him to midnight . . . or he can leave the network. --Again, there's no word how much of this . . . if any of it . . . is actually happening, but the "New York Times" and several other more reputable sources are confirming that NBC executives did talk to both Jay and Conan at some point yesterday. -The talks were "about the future of NBC's late-night lineup" . . . but for all we know, they could have just been assuring them that their jobs are safe, and looking for ways to boost both shows' ratings. --NBC did release another statement in response to TMZ's report . . . and it's just as vague as their first one. Quote, "We have the best comedy team in the business. --"We remain committed to keeping Conan O'Brien on NBC. He is a valued part of our late-night line-up, as he has been for more than 16 years, and is one of the most respected entertainers on television." --There's no indication that NBC will be making any further comments on all this. However, IF they're going to be making a change while the Olympics interrupts their normal programming schedule . . .we'll probably be hearing about it soon.(--Jay joked about this mess in his monologue last night. He said no one told him they were cancelled . . . but he added that if it's true, quote, "it will give us time to do some traveling. I understand that [the] Fox [network] is beautiful this time of year.")(--Here's the video with that part of Jay's monologue . . .)http://www.thejaylenoshow.com/video/clips/leno-talks-cancellation/1191249
ELLEN DEGENERES SAYS SHE'LL QUIT "IDOL" IF SIMON LEAVES:
SIMON COWELL'S contract with "American Idol" is up after this season . . . and even though he'll probably re-up, for the moment he's still waffling. --Well, new judge ELLEN DEGENERES says she has no desire to do "Idol" without him. In a group interview with "Entertainment Weekly", Ellen said, quote, "If Simon goes, I go! I will not be there without Simon." --In response, Simon tried to skirt the issue . . . saying, quote, "That's quite a tricky situation you've put me into! I think right now we have to concentrate on the next season and just get through that and worry about everything else afterwards." (--By the way, "Entertainment Weekly" says Ellen signed a FIVE-YEAR deal with "Idol". Thanks for eight great seasons, PAULA ABDUL!!!)
ADAM LAMBERT WILL MAKE A GUEST APPEARANCE ON "GLEE":
ADAM LAMBERT will make a guest appearance on "Glee". His episode will air sometime after "Glee" returns to Fox's line-up in April. (--Meanwhile, The Smoking Gun website has released more of the FCC complaints that were sent in after Adam Lambert's super-sexualized "AMA" performance. They range from almost reasonable to VERY homophobic. Here's the link . . .)http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0107101lambert1.html
A BRIEF RUNDOWN ON THE "SCANDAL" ON "THE BACHELOR":
If you haven't heard, "The Bachelor" is promoting a, quote, "shocking scandal" on their promos for next Monday's episode. And they lead you to believe that one of the contestants had a SEXUAL affair with someone related to the show. --Well, here's the scoop: Contestant Rozlyn Papa has told RadarOnline.com that she DID start a relationship with one of the show's producers while the show was filming . . . but she'd like you to know that it was NOT a sexual relationship. --Regardless, she was booted. And that's that. (--Now . . . unless you NEED to see the blow by blow . . . you can do something productive with your Monday night.)
FRIDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)
--"Law & Order" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on NBC. (--"The Daily Show's" Samantha Bee guest stars as a talk show host whose secret gay lover is murdered.)
--"Dateline NBC" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on NBC. (--Meredith Vieira interviews David Goldman who recently regained custody of his 9-year-old son after a five-year international custody battle.)
--"Shark Tank" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC.
--"What Not to Wear" [8th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on TLC.
SATURDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"AFC Wild Card Game" . . . 4:30 to 7:30 P.M. Eastern on NBC. (--The Cincinnati Bengals host the New York Jets at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.)
--"NFC Wild Card Game" . . . 8:00 to 11:00 P.M. Eastern on NBC. (--The Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.)
--"Saturday Night Live" . . . 11:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on NBC. (--Charles Barkley guest hosts and Alicia Keys is the musical guest.)
SUNDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"AFC Wild Card Game" . . . 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Eastern on CBS. (--The New England Patriots host the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.)
--"NFC Wild Card Game" . . . 4:30 to 7:30 P.M. Eastern on Fox. (--The Arizona Cardinals host the Green Bay Packers at University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona.)
--"Celebration of Gospel" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on BET. (--Steve Harvey hosts the 10th annual event, which includes performances by Fantasia Barrino and Ledisi.)
--"Chuck" [3rd Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 11:00 P.M. on NBC.
--"Desperate Housewives" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Susan tries stripping to renew Mike's sexual interest . . . and Gaby comes to terms with her ethnic heritage.)
--"Ax Men" [3rd Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on the History Channel.
THE BEST-SELLING ARTISTS AND ALBUMS SINCE 1991:
Nielsen Soundscan has released Top Ten lists of the Best-Selling Artists and Albums since May of 1991, when they began tracking music sales for the "Billboard" charts. --According to their data, GARTH BROOKS has sold more albums than anyone else over the past 18 years. He sold over 68 million albums, which was about eight million more than THE BEATLES who came in second. (--Here's the Top 10 . . .)
1.) GARTH BROOKS, 68.3 million albums
TMZ says that the investigation into MICHAEL JACKSON'S death is complete . . . and the case will be sent to the district attorney's office within weeks. --A so-called "law enforcement source" says it's pretty much a lock that DR. CONRAD MURRAY will face criminal charges. There's no word WHAT they'll charge him with, but involuntary manslaughter is likely. --What took so long was building a case against Murray. Sources say it was tricky, since he didn't technically break any laws when he administered the anesthetic propofol to Michael.
GARY COLEMAN HAD A SEIZURE ON WEDNESDAY:
GARY COLEMAN says it was a seizure that caused his hospitalization on Wednesday. It happened while he was giving some phone interviews from his L.A. hotel room. --He told E! Online, quote, "I had a seizure yesterday, and I'm a little weak on my left side, but I'm perfectly fine." --This wasn't Gary's first seizure, though. He also had one on New Year's Day at his home in Utah. He said, quote, "I fell down the stairs . . . not because of a party . . . but because I was rushing to open the door for someone. --"I got a little damaged. And then 20 minutes later I had another seizure. So it looks like my brain's being rattled inside my head for some reason." --By the way . . . it now appears that the penis that appears in Gary's new movie, "Midgets vs. Mascots", isn't really his. But he's still not happy about it. And he plans to sue the filmmakers to keep them from selling any more copies of it. --He told E!, quote, "I wanted all my fans and all your fans to protest my penis being in the movie, because I didn't want that. It's a body double, I believe, because I certainly was not gonna do this. \ --"And I heard that the body double is ugly, and is unattractive, and does not make me look good." (--You can buy the DVD now . . . and get a free pack of MIDGET CONDOMS along with it . . . here . . . http://www.midgetsvsmascots.com/(--And here's video of Gary's interview with E! . . .)http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b161029_gary_coleman_my_brains_being_rattled.html
A date of January 20th has been set for CHARLIE SHEEN and BROOKE MUELLER to find out if they can get back together. --That's when a judge will decide whether to change the restraining order against Charlie, thus allowing them to move back in with each other and work out their differences. (--Charlie and Brooke are actually hoping to move the hearing up to this coming Monday.)
AND NOW . . . LET THE TIGER WOODS GAY RUMORS BEGIN:
I'm actually surprised it took so long for this to happen, but one of TIGER WOODS' alleged whores is claiming that Tiger was into GUYS, too. --Loredana Jolie has reportedly been shopping a tell-all book that will expose Tiger's many sexual exploits . . . which include, quote, "threesomes and girl-on-girl sex parties" . . . as well as homoerotic encounters.
LISTEN TO THE POLICE RADIO TRANSMISSIONS FROM THE NIGHT OF TIGER'S CRASH:
Police have released the audio from the police radio transmissions that were sent when TIGER WOODS slammed his SUV into a fire hydrant and a tree on November 27th. (--He was supposedly fleeing his enraged, golf club-wielding wife at the time.)(--You can listen to them here . . .)http://www.clickorlando.com/download/2010/0107/22173843.mp3
TILA TEQUILA SAYS CASEY JOHNSON'S DEATH WASN'T HER FAULT:
A lot of people are blaming TILA TEQUILA for CASEY JOHNSON'S death . . . or at least for her downfall. Tila, obviously, doesn't agree. And she defended herself on Twitter yesterday. --She said, quote, "I was the ONLY one who was constantly checking on my Wifey cuz I knew something was wrong. I was out of town 2 meet my Brother. I have all the text messages to prove it!" --Then, in a blog post, she added, quote, "Casey cut out a lot of 'bad' people from her past to be with me cuz I was a good influence on her. We were so in love."
PAMELA ANDERSON HAS SPLIT WITH HER ELECTRICIAN-BOYFRIEND:
PAMELA ANDERSON has reportedly split with Jamie Padgett, the electrician she'd been dating since they met in a trailer park last year. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Pam made it pretty clear she is no longer dating Jamie and that she was looking for a new love interest. --"She didn't have anything bad to say about him and described him as a 'sweet guy' and that she hoped they would remain friends. --"Her ex-husband Tommy Lee was jealous of Jamie and Pam's relationship and he had given their two sons Brandon and Dylan some surfing lessons."
DID TAYLOR LAUTNER LEAVE TAYLOR SWIFT TO RUN BACK TO SELENA GOMEZ???
The "Star" tabloid claims that it was TAYLOR LAUTNER who dumped TAYLOR SWIFT . . . so he could get back together with his ex-girlfriend, SELENA GOMEZ. (--Obviously, we don't know if that's true or not. We'll keep you posted.)
"THE HANGOVER" IS THE BEST-SELLING COMEDY DVD OF ALL TIME:
"The Hangover" has become the #1 comedy of all time on DVD, with sales of 8.6 million copies. It's expected to top out at about 9.5 million copies. --In its theatrical release last year, "The Hangover" became the highest-grossing R-rated comedy ever, with a box office take of $467 million worldwide. (--And yet "The Proposal" won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy??? How did that happen??? I say the fix was in. Everybody just wanted it to be Sandra Bullock's year!!!)
THE FUTURE OF "THE JAY LENO SHOW" HAS BEEN CALLED INTO QUESTION . . . AGAIN:
Unless we're all missing something, NBC's plan to have TWO "Tonight Shows" . . . one with JAY LENO and the "real" one with CONAN O'BRIEN . . . has blown up in their faces. And yesterday, there was rampant speculation that a change is coming. -What kind of change, though, is still anyone's guess. --It all started when an "industry website" called FTVlive.com reported that NBC had cancelled "The Jay Leno Show". Naturally, that spread like wildfire online. --NBC later denied that . . . sort of . . . by issuing a statement saying, quote, "Jay Leno is one of the most compelling entertainers in the world today. --"As we have said all along, Jay's show has performed exactly as we anticipated on the network. It has, however, presented some issues for our affiliates. --"Both Jay and the show are committed to working closely with them to find ways to improve the performance." (--That, obviously, is NOT a ringing endorsement. In fact, that's basically admitting that there IS a problem that needs to be resolved.) (--Continued on next page . . .) --Then, TMZ tossed their hat into the ring . . . "reporting" that they heard "The Jay Leno Show" was going on a, quote, "hiatus" beginning on February 1st. --They claim that Jay will return after the Olympics . . . which NBC is covering from February 12th through February 28th . . . but not at 10:00 P.M. --Supposedly, he'll be back at 11:30 P.M. . . . and NBC is still deciding whether he'll just be doing a half-hour show before Conan's "Tonight Show", or if he'll retake his old "Tonight Show" gig. (--Essentially ending Conan's tenure on NBC.) --TMZ says Jay and Conan have been, quote, "told of the changes." --And late last night, TMZ updated their story, saying that NBC has given Conan an ultimatum. He can either go along with their plan to move him to midnight . . . or he can leave the network. --Again, there's no word how much of this . . . if any of it . . . is actually happening, but the "New York Times" and several other more reputable sources are confirming that NBC executives did talk to both Jay and Conan at some point yesterday. -The talks were "about the future of NBC's late-night lineup" . . . but for all we know, they could have just been assuring them that their jobs are safe, and looking for ways to boost both shows' ratings. --NBC did release another statement in response to TMZ's report . . . and it's just as vague as their first one. Quote, "We have the best comedy team in the business. --"We remain committed to keeping Conan O'Brien on NBC. He is a valued part of our late-night line-up, as he has been for more than 16 years, and is one of the most respected entertainers on television." --There's no indication that NBC will be making any further comments on all this. However, IF they're going to be making a change while the Olympics interrupts their normal programming schedule . . .we'll probably be hearing about it soon.(--Jay joked about this mess in his monologue last night. He said no one told him they were cancelled . . . but he added that if it's true, quote, "it will give us time to do some traveling. I understand that [the] Fox [network] is beautiful this time of year.")(--Here's the video with that part of Jay's monologue . . .)http://www.thejaylenoshow.com/video/clips/leno-talks-cancellation/1191249
ELLEN DEGENERES SAYS SHE'LL QUIT "IDOL" IF SIMON LEAVES:
SIMON COWELL'S contract with "American Idol" is up after this season . . . and even though he'll probably re-up, for the moment he's still waffling. --Well, new judge ELLEN DEGENERES says she has no desire to do "Idol" without him. In a group interview with "Entertainment Weekly", Ellen said, quote, "If Simon goes, I go! I will not be there without Simon." --In response, Simon tried to skirt the issue . . . saying, quote, "That's quite a tricky situation you've put me into! I think right now we have to concentrate on the next season and just get through that and worry about everything else afterwards." (--By the way, "Entertainment Weekly" says Ellen signed a FIVE-YEAR deal with "Idol". Thanks for eight great seasons, PAULA ABDUL!!!)
ADAM LAMBERT WILL MAKE A GUEST APPEARANCE ON "GLEE":
ADAM LAMBERT will make a guest appearance on "Glee". His episode will air sometime after "Glee" returns to Fox's line-up in April. (--Meanwhile, The Smoking Gun website has released more of the FCC complaints that were sent in after Adam Lambert's super-sexualized "AMA" performance. They range from almost reasonable to VERY homophobic. Here's the link . . .)http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0107101lambert1.html
A BRIEF RUNDOWN ON THE "SCANDAL" ON "THE BACHELOR":
If you haven't heard, "The Bachelor" is promoting a, quote, "shocking scandal" on their promos for next Monday's episode. And they lead you to believe that one of the contestants had a SEXUAL affair with someone related to the show. --Well, here's the scoop: Contestant Rozlyn Papa has told RadarOnline.com that she DID start a relationship with one of the show's producers while the show was filming . . . but she'd like you to know that it was NOT a sexual relationship. --Regardless, she was booted. And that's that. (--Now . . . unless you NEED to see the blow by blow . . . you can do something productive with your Monday night.)
FRIDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)
--"Law & Order" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on NBC. (--"The Daily Show's" Samantha Bee guest stars as a talk show host whose secret gay lover is murdered.)
--"Dateline NBC" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on NBC. (--Meredith Vieira interviews David Goldman who recently regained custody of his 9-year-old son after a five-year international custody battle.)
--"Shark Tank" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC.
--"What Not to Wear" [8th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on TLC.
SATURDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"AFC Wild Card Game" . . . 4:30 to 7:30 P.M. Eastern on NBC. (--The Cincinnati Bengals host the New York Jets at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.)
--"NFC Wild Card Game" . . . 8:00 to 11:00 P.M. Eastern on NBC. (--The Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.)
--"Saturday Night Live" . . . 11:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on NBC. (--Charles Barkley guest hosts and Alicia Keys is the musical guest.)
SUNDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"AFC Wild Card Game" . . . 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Eastern on CBS. (--The New England Patriots host the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.)
--"NFC Wild Card Game" . . . 4:30 to 7:30 P.M. Eastern on Fox. (--The Arizona Cardinals host the Green Bay Packers at University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona.)
--"Celebration of Gospel" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on BET. (--Steve Harvey hosts the 10th annual event, which includes performances by Fantasia Barrino and Ledisi.)
--"Chuck" [3rd Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 11:00 P.M. on NBC.
--"Desperate Housewives" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Susan tries stripping to renew Mike's sexual interest . . . and Gaby comes to terms with her ethnic heritage.)
--"Ax Men" [3rd Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on the History Channel.
THE BEST-SELLING ARTISTS AND ALBUMS SINCE 1991:
Nielsen Soundscan has released Top Ten lists of the Best-Selling Artists and Albums since May of 1991, when they began tracking music sales for the "Billboard" charts. --According to their data, GARTH BROOKS has sold more albums than anyone else over the past 18 years. He sold over 68 million albums, which was about eight million more than THE BEATLES who came in second. (--Here's the Top 10 . . .)
1.) GARTH BROOKS, 68.3 million albums
2.) THE BEATLES, 60.4 million albums
3.) MARIAH CAREY, 52.4 million albums
4.) METALLICA, 52.2 million albums
5.) CELINE DION, 50.9 million albums
6.) GEORGE STRAIT, 41.8 million albums
7.) TIM MCGRAW, 38.7 million albums
8.) ALAN JACKSON, 37.4 million albums
9.) PINK FLOYD, 35.9 million albums
10.) EMINEM, 35.3 million albums
--The best selling album over the past 18 years is METALLICA'S self-titled album, which you probably refer to as "The Black Album". And this is NEW news. --Until about a month ago, the top album was SHANIA TWAIN'S "Come On Over". But "The Black Album" is now ahead of it by roughly 13,000 copies.
(--Here's the Top 10 . . .)
1.) "Metallica", Metallica (15.5 million copies)
2.) "Come On Over", Shania Twain (15.48 million copies)
3.) "Jagged Little Pill", Alanis Morissette (14.6 million copies)
4.) "Millennium", Backstreet Boys (12.1 million copies)
5.) The "Bodyguard" soundtrack, Various Artists (11.8 million copies)
6.) "Supernatural", Santana (11.7 million copies)
7.) "1", The Beatles (11.6 million copies)
8.) "Human Clay", Creed (11.5 million copies)
9.) "No Strings Attached", 'N Sync (11.1 million copies)
10.) "Falling Into You", Celine Dion (10.8 million copies)
NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF
IF YOU WANT TO STAY THIN, YOU SHOULDN'T GET MARRIED OR HAVE KIDS:
Well, it's official . . . a new study from the University of Queensland in Australia has found that getting married and having kids will turn you into a CHUBBY. --According to the study, the average 140-pound woman with no kids and no significant other will only gain about 11 pounds over the course of ten years. --That weight gain increases to 15 pounds in ten years if she's married or has a live-in partner. And if she has kids too, her weight gain increases to 20 pounds in ten years. --In other words, if you want to stay thin, you shouldn't breed or get married. (That's Fit) (--This has been a public service announcement from your single friends who've always wanted to say, "See, I told you so," but never thought it was appropriate.)
48% OF ALL FAST FOOD SODA FOUNTAINS CONTAIN FECAL MATTER BACTERIA:
The next time you're at a fast food restaurant, you might want to think twice before ordering a soda with your meal. Why? --Because a new study from Hollins University in Virginia found that 48% of fast food soda fountains contain bacteria from FECAL MATTER. (!!!) --Put another way, there's almost a 50/50 chance that root beer you're using to wash down your chicken nuggets contains microscopic particles of someone's bodily waste. (WFTS News 28 - Tampa Bay)
KFC WANTS TO FIX YOUR CITY'S FIRE HYDRANTS . . . NO, REALLY:
If your city is strapped for cash, and there's no money left in the budget to make much-needed repairs, KFC wants to help out. No, really, KFC . . . as in the fast food restaurant. --On Wednesday, officials for KFC sent an email to dozens of mayors across the country offering to help them pay for repairs. --And all they want in return is the chance to put their CORPORATE LOGO on fire hydrants and any other public property they pay to fix.--According to an official from KFC, quote, "With January being the peak month for residential fires, KFC wanted to raise awareness about this important issue and launch our new KFC Fiery Grilled Wings by supporting local fire departments nationwide. --"This unique marketing concept will help pay for new fire extinguishers and fire hydrants in cities in exchange for branding the equipment with Fiery Grilled Wings logos." --So far, two cities in Indiana . . . Indianapolis and nearby Brazil . . . have taken them up on the offer. Indianapolis is getting $5,000 to buy KFC-branded fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. And Brazil is getting $2,500 to repair several fire hydrants. --KFC still has about $15,000 to spend, and they're looking for three more cities that want to take them up on their offer. (ABC News / Slash Food)
A BASEBALL PLAYER WAS ARRESTED FOR DUI WITH A BLOOD-ALCOHOL CONTENT THAT WAS HIGHER THAN HIS BATTING AVERAGE:
It occurs to me that if you're a young athlete with dreams of one day making it to the big leagues, this is NOT the sort of thing you want on your resume . . . --18-year-old Tyler Bighames is a minor league baseball player in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. On New Year's Day, he was arrested for driving under the influence after blowing a .234 on a breathalyzer test. --Which is funny because that's 18 points HIGHER than Tyler's .216 batting average last year. (--Check out some photos of this bonehead here . . .)http://thecompletesheet.com/today/baseball_player_dui.htm(Naples Daily News)
IT TURNS OUT CELL PHONES MIGHT PROTECT YOUR BRAIN FROM ALZHEIMER'S:
According to the World Health Organization and the National Cancer Institute, there's still no hard evidence linking cell phone use to brain cancer. --But last year, something called the Environmental Working Group examined a bunch of studies, and concluded that there are, quote, "significantly higher risks for brain and salivary gland tumors among people using cell phones for ten years or longer." --Now, it doesn't really matter which group you believe. The point is that whether or not cell phones ACTUALLY cause cancer, there are a lot of people who THINK they probably do. Which is why this is so interesting . . . --A new study from the University of South Florida has found that electromagnetic waves from cell phones may actually PROTECT the brain from Alzheimer's. --A guy named Gary Arendash led the study. He says that electromagnetic waves from cell phones might actually prevent the, quote, "aggregation of that bad protein of the brain," which is what leads to dementia. --So I suppose the only question is: Would you rather have Alzheimer's or cancer? (Yahoo News / eWeek)
HERE ARE FIVE INEXPENSIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR JOB HUNT:
Times are tough right now, and a lot of us are desperately looking for work.
--With that in mind, we came across an article on AOL with five inexpensive ways you can improve your chances of landing a job. Check it out:
#1.) Figure out where you want to work, then hang out at the coffee shop that's closest to the office. The idea is that you'll be able to eavesdrop on the gossip and the conversations of company employees, and maybe even make a contact or two. (--Look, if this idea sounds creepy, remember, you're unemployed. You need to do what it takes to get that next job. And maybe AOL is on to something here. Better yet, go to where they do happy hour. The drinks will make networking that much easier.)
#2.) Go to VistaPrint.com and print up some cheap business cards. Then hand them out whenever you meet anyone who might be able to help you in your job search. It doesn't matter if you're unemployed. It'll demonstrate that you're confident and prepared.
#3.) If you don't have money for a "stylish" haircut, you might want to hit up "student night" at a local salon or cosmetology school. The cuts are usually free and "hip," and all you have to cover is the tip. You're going to look so amazing!!! (???)
#4.) Surf the Internet for job networking events in your area. An organization called NetParty.com arranges free events in 23 U.S. cities. Just make sure you RSVP, or you'll have to pay a cover charge at the door.
#5.) Go online and check out the Internet Public Library. Unlike other search engines, it filters subjects for you, which will save you time when you're researching industries, companies, and places to relocate. The site even offers free periodicals. (AOL Jobs)
A COUPLE IN WASHINGTON IS COLLECTING ALUMINUM CANS TO PAY FOR THEIR WEDDING:
Meet Andrea Parrish and Peter Geyer from Spokane, Washington. Andrea and Peter are getting married on July 31st, and they're attempting to finance their entire wedding by collecting ALUMINUM CANS. -The goal is to earn $3,800. That translates into FIVE TONS of aluminum, or about 400,000 cans, at the local scrap metal recycling center. --So far, Peter and Andrea have collected about 18,000 cans. (Yahoo News) (--Take a look at Peter and Andrea's website here . . .) http://www.weddingcans.com/
HERE ARE FIVE RELATIVELY SIMPLE WAYS TO SAVE A BUNCH OF CASH:
The so-called "experts" are predicting an economic recovery, and that's great. But right now, my wallet is still feeling pretty light. If yours is too, here are five relatively simple ways you can save yourself a bunch of cash:
#1.) Pay down debt: Let's do some math: The average American owes $8,329 in debt. If your interest rate is 15.99%, and you make the minimum payment each month of $167, it'll take 33 years to pay off your debt. And you'll pay $15,289 in interest alone. --But if you kick in an extra $35.50 a month . . . meaning your monthly payment is $202.50 . . . you can pay off the same debt in just five years. And you'll only spend $3,821 in interest.
#2.) Build up an emergency fund: How does having extra cash on hand help save money? Let's say your car breaks down and it's going to cost $500 to repair it. If you've got the money, you can pay the bill and never look back. -But if you don't have the money, you'll have to put it on your credit card. After a year at 15.99% interest, the same repair will end up costing you $580.
#3.) Eat healthy: The myth is that healthy food costs more than junk food. But think about this: A 10-ounce bag of potato chips costs $2.59. Meanwhile, you could get four pounds of potatoes for the same price.
#4.) Exercise regularly: The average American spends $7,800 a year on health care. But if you exercise just three times a week for 20 minutes a day, it can help reduce your medical costs by as much as 30%, and your prescription costs by as much as 70%.
#5.) Quit smoking: If you smoke a pack a day, you'll save as much as $3,650 this year alone just by kicking the habit. And after you've been smoke-free for a year, both your life insurance and health insurance premiums will drop dramatically. (Yahoo Finance)
NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) Here's a jet-boat crash, from the point of view of the driver. (--It happens at :41.)http://www.break.com/index/jet-boat-crash-from-on-board-cam.html(Search Terms: jet boat crash from on board cam)
#2.) This surveillance video from the Newark airport shows that last week's security breach happened because a security guard wasn't at his post.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfBOObjI-QU(Search Terms: security breach at Newark airport raw video)
#3.) This guy deadlifts 329 pounds, then promptly passes out face-first into a rack of barbells.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx-rFxANTcU(Search Terms: man deadlifts 329 pounds passes out video)
#4.) In case you missed it, here's a report from "The Daily Show" on the "simpler times" that nostalgic conservative talk show hosts wish we could return to.http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-january-5-2010/even-better-than-the-real-thing(Search Terms: "The Daily Show" "even better than the real thing")
#5.) Here's a rap about a website called PeopleOfWalmart.com, which features funny photos of strange people from Walmart stores around the country.(--Warning: This video contains profanity.)http://www.todaysbigthing.com/2010/01/07(Search Terms: People Of Walmart rap video)
SEVEN WAYS TO AVOID A HANGOVER BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER YOU DRINK:
The holidays are officially over, and with the five-day work week back in full swing, it's time to drown your sorrows with some heavy drinking. So "Real Simple" magazine put together a list of ways to avoid a hangover before, during, and after you drink. --Some of them are kind of obvious, but some are sort of interesting. Here are a few . . .
BEFORE YOU DRINK . . .
#1.) EAT FATTY FOODS. Food delays the absorption of alcohol, but FATTY foods do it best because they line your intestines with grease, so the alcohol takes longer to absorb. --Also, food that's high in fiber helps break down the booze and keeps it from reaching your bloodstream as quickly.
#2.) TAKE VITAMIN C. Most people know it's supposed to help prevent colds, but studies suggest that it can also prevent a hangover.
WHILE YOU'RE DRINKING . . .
#1.) DRINK BETTER LIQUOR. The cheap stuff isn't filtered as many times, so it has more congeners (-pronounced CON-je-ners). Congeners are impurities that form during the fermentation process, and they help cause hangovers.
#2.) AVOID CARBONATION. It makes your stomach expand, which makes you absorb more alcohol. It happens with beer, but the bubbles in champagne and tonic water are worse.
THE NEXT MORNING . . .
#1.) EAT EGGS. They have a chemical that helps your liver get rid of harmful free radicals, and you owe your liver some R&R after a big night.
#2.) EAT HONEY. That's what the National Headache Foundation recommends. Fructose helps your body metabolize the alcohol. Plus, honey has vitamin B-6 in it, and some studies say that helps reduce the effects of a hangover.
#3.) DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. One of the main reasons bad hangovers are so bad is you're SEVERELY dehydrated. Some symptoms of dehydration include, headache, dry mouth, dizziness, extreme thirst, and fatigue. Sound familiar? (RealSimple.com)
FIVE TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION OF MEETING SOMEONE NEW:
We're already a week into 2010 . . . which means you've probably broken half your New Year's resolutions by now. But if meeting someone new is on your list this year, here are five tips to help you stick to the plan.
#1.) ADJUST YOUR ATTITUDE. If you really want to meet someone new this year, you've got to be willing to give dating a chance. You need to have a positive attitude before you leave the house or start looking at online profiles.
#2.) BREAK OLD PATTERNS. Dating someone when you know it's not going anywhere will keep you from meeting someone you're truly compatible with. --So if you're in the habit of staying with someone just for the sake of being with someone, it's time to break out of that routine.
#3.) PACE YOURSELF. Take your time getting to know someone new. If you're looking for a relationship, you've got to put in the leg-work upfront. And even if you just want a fling, try to slow down and enjoy the excitement of finding someone new.
#4.) LIVE YOUR LIFE. Don't stop doing all the things you love, just to focus on dating. --If you have a hobby you love, immerse yourself in it. If you like to travel, take a vacation to a place you've always wanted to go. If you're you interested in cooking, sign up for a cooking class. --Doing activities you like will make your life better . . . AND it'll increase your chances of meeting someone who enjoys the same things.
#5.) TRUST YOUR GUT. If you're unsure about what to do in a particular situation, trust your gut feeling. --Don't date someone just so you can say you're dating someone. That's a crutch. Keep getting out there and working toward meeting someone great. (Match.com)
5.) CELINE DION, 50.9 million albums
6.) GEORGE STRAIT, 41.8 million albums
7.) TIM MCGRAW, 38.7 million albums
8.) ALAN JACKSON, 37.4 million albums
9.) PINK FLOYD, 35.9 million albums
10.) EMINEM, 35.3 million albums
--The best selling album over the past 18 years is METALLICA'S self-titled album, which you probably refer to as "The Black Album". And this is NEW news. --Until about a month ago, the top album was SHANIA TWAIN'S "Come On Over". But "The Black Album" is now ahead of it by roughly 13,000 copies.
(--Here's the Top 10 . . .)
1.) "Metallica", Metallica (15.5 million copies)
2.) "Come On Over", Shania Twain (15.48 million copies)
3.) "Jagged Little Pill", Alanis Morissette (14.6 million copies)
4.) "Millennium", Backstreet Boys (12.1 million copies)
5.) The "Bodyguard" soundtrack, Various Artists (11.8 million copies)
6.) "Supernatural", Santana (11.7 million copies)
7.) "1", The Beatles (11.6 million copies)
8.) "Human Clay", Creed (11.5 million copies)
9.) "No Strings Attached", 'N Sync (11.1 million copies)
10.) "Falling Into You", Celine Dion (10.8 million copies)
NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF
IF YOU WANT TO STAY THIN, YOU SHOULDN'T GET MARRIED OR HAVE KIDS:
Well, it's official . . . a new study from the University of Queensland in Australia has found that getting married and having kids will turn you into a CHUBBY. --According to the study, the average 140-pound woman with no kids and no significant other will only gain about 11 pounds over the course of ten years. --That weight gain increases to 15 pounds in ten years if she's married or has a live-in partner. And if she has kids too, her weight gain increases to 20 pounds in ten years. --In other words, if you want to stay thin, you shouldn't breed or get married. (That's Fit) (--This has been a public service announcement from your single friends who've always wanted to say, "See, I told you so," but never thought it was appropriate.)
48% OF ALL FAST FOOD SODA FOUNTAINS CONTAIN FECAL MATTER BACTERIA:
The next time you're at a fast food restaurant, you might want to think twice before ordering a soda with your meal. Why? --Because a new study from Hollins University in Virginia found that 48% of fast food soda fountains contain bacteria from FECAL MATTER. (!!!) --Put another way, there's almost a 50/50 chance that root beer you're using to wash down your chicken nuggets contains microscopic particles of someone's bodily waste. (WFTS News 28 - Tampa Bay)
KFC WANTS TO FIX YOUR CITY'S FIRE HYDRANTS . . . NO, REALLY:
If your city is strapped for cash, and there's no money left in the budget to make much-needed repairs, KFC wants to help out. No, really, KFC . . . as in the fast food restaurant. --On Wednesday, officials for KFC sent an email to dozens of mayors across the country offering to help them pay for repairs. --And all they want in return is the chance to put their CORPORATE LOGO on fire hydrants and any other public property they pay to fix.--According to an official from KFC, quote, "With January being the peak month for residential fires, KFC wanted to raise awareness about this important issue and launch our new KFC Fiery Grilled Wings by supporting local fire departments nationwide. --"This unique marketing concept will help pay for new fire extinguishers and fire hydrants in cities in exchange for branding the equipment with Fiery Grilled Wings logos." --So far, two cities in Indiana . . . Indianapolis and nearby Brazil . . . have taken them up on the offer. Indianapolis is getting $5,000 to buy KFC-branded fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. And Brazil is getting $2,500 to repair several fire hydrants. --KFC still has about $15,000 to spend, and they're looking for three more cities that want to take them up on their offer. (ABC News / Slash Food)
A BASEBALL PLAYER WAS ARRESTED FOR DUI WITH A BLOOD-ALCOHOL CONTENT THAT WAS HIGHER THAN HIS BATTING AVERAGE:
It occurs to me that if you're a young athlete with dreams of one day making it to the big leagues, this is NOT the sort of thing you want on your resume . . . --18-year-old Tyler Bighames is a minor league baseball player in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. On New Year's Day, he was arrested for driving under the influence after blowing a .234 on a breathalyzer test. --Which is funny because that's 18 points HIGHER than Tyler's .216 batting average last year. (--Check out some photos of this bonehead here . . .)http://thecompletesheet.com/today/baseball_player_dui.htm(Naples Daily News)
IT TURNS OUT CELL PHONES MIGHT PROTECT YOUR BRAIN FROM ALZHEIMER'S:
According to the World Health Organization and the National Cancer Institute, there's still no hard evidence linking cell phone use to brain cancer. --But last year, something called the Environmental Working Group examined a bunch of studies, and concluded that there are, quote, "significantly higher risks for brain and salivary gland tumors among people using cell phones for ten years or longer." --Now, it doesn't really matter which group you believe. The point is that whether or not cell phones ACTUALLY cause cancer, there are a lot of people who THINK they probably do. Which is why this is so interesting . . . --A new study from the University of South Florida has found that electromagnetic waves from cell phones may actually PROTECT the brain from Alzheimer's. --A guy named Gary Arendash led the study. He says that electromagnetic waves from cell phones might actually prevent the, quote, "aggregation of that bad protein of the brain," which is what leads to dementia. --So I suppose the only question is: Would you rather have Alzheimer's or cancer? (Yahoo News / eWeek)
HERE ARE FIVE INEXPENSIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR JOB HUNT:
Times are tough right now, and a lot of us are desperately looking for work.
--With that in mind, we came across an article on AOL with five inexpensive ways you can improve your chances of landing a job. Check it out:
#1.) Figure out where you want to work, then hang out at the coffee shop that's closest to the office. The idea is that you'll be able to eavesdrop on the gossip and the conversations of company employees, and maybe even make a contact or two. (--Look, if this idea sounds creepy, remember, you're unemployed. You need to do what it takes to get that next job. And maybe AOL is on to something here. Better yet, go to where they do happy hour. The drinks will make networking that much easier.)
#2.) Go to VistaPrint.com and print up some cheap business cards. Then hand them out whenever you meet anyone who might be able to help you in your job search. It doesn't matter if you're unemployed. It'll demonstrate that you're confident and prepared.
#3.) If you don't have money for a "stylish" haircut, you might want to hit up "student night" at a local salon or cosmetology school. The cuts are usually free and "hip," and all you have to cover is the tip. You're going to look so amazing!!! (???)
#4.) Surf the Internet for job networking events in your area. An organization called NetParty.com arranges free events in 23 U.S. cities. Just make sure you RSVP, or you'll have to pay a cover charge at the door.
#5.) Go online and check out the Internet Public Library. Unlike other search engines, it filters subjects for you, which will save you time when you're researching industries, companies, and places to relocate. The site even offers free periodicals. (AOL Jobs)
A COUPLE IN WASHINGTON IS COLLECTING ALUMINUM CANS TO PAY FOR THEIR WEDDING:
Meet Andrea Parrish and Peter Geyer from Spokane, Washington. Andrea and Peter are getting married on July 31st, and they're attempting to finance their entire wedding by collecting ALUMINUM CANS. -The goal is to earn $3,800. That translates into FIVE TONS of aluminum, or about 400,000 cans, at the local scrap metal recycling center. --So far, Peter and Andrea have collected about 18,000 cans. (Yahoo News) (--Take a look at Peter and Andrea's website here . . .) http://www.weddingcans.com/
HERE ARE FIVE RELATIVELY SIMPLE WAYS TO SAVE A BUNCH OF CASH:
The so-called "experts" are predicting an economic recovery, and that's great. But right now, my wallet is still feeling pretty light. If yours is too, here are five relatively simple ways you can save yourself a bunch of cash:
#1.) Pay down debt: Let's do some math: The average American owes $8,329 in debt. If your interest rate is 15.99%, and you make the minimum payment each month of $167, it'll take 33 years to pay off your debt. And you'll pay $15,289 in interest alone. --But if you kick in an extra $35.50 a month . . . meaning your monthly payment is $202.50 . . . you can pay off the same debt in just five years. And you'll only spend $3,821 in interest.
#2.) Build up an emergency fund: How does having extra cash on hand help save money? Let's say your car breaks down and it's going to cost $500 to repair it. If you've got the money, you can pay the bill and never look back. -But if you don't have the money, you'll have to put it on your credit card. After a year at 15.99% interest, the same repair will end up costing you $580.
#3.) Eat healthy: The myth is that healthy food costs more than junk food. But think about this: A 10-ounce bag of potato chips costs $2.59. Meanwhile, you could get four pounds of potatoes for the same price.
#4.) Exercise regularly: The average American spends $7,800 a year on health care. But if you exercise just three times a week for 20 minutes a day, it can help reduce your medical costs by as much as 30%, and your prescription costs by as much as 70%.
#5.) Quit smoking: If you smoke a pack a day, you'll save as much as $3,650 this year alone just by kicking the habit. And after you've been smoke-free for a year, both your life insurance and health insurance premiums will drop dramatically. (Yahoo Finance)
NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) Here's a jet-boat crash, from the point of view of the driver. (--It happens at :41.)http://www.break.com/index/jet-boat-crash-from-on-board-cam.html(Search Terms: jet boat crash from on board cam)
#2.) This surveillance video from the Newark airport shows that last week's security breach happened because a security guard wasn't at his post.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfBOObjI-QU(Search Terms: security breach at Newark airport raw video)
#3.) This guy deadlifts 329 pounds, then promptly passes out face-first into a rack of barbells.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx-rFxANTcU(Search Terms: man deadlifts 329 pounds passes out video)
#4.) In case you missed it, here's a report from "The Daily Show" on the "simpler times" that nostalgic conservative talk show hosts wish we could return to.http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-january-5-2010/even-better-than-the-real-thing(Search Terms: "The Daily Show" "even better than the real thing")
#5.) Here's a rap about a website called PeopleOfWalmart.com, which features funny photos of strange people from Walmart stores around the country.(--Warning: This video contains profanity.)http://www.todaysbigthing.com/2010/01/07(Search Terms: People Of Walmart rap video)
SEVEN WAYS TO AVOID A HANGOVER BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER YOU DRINK:
The holidays are officially over, and with the five-day work week back in full swing, it's time to drown your sorrows with some heavy drinking. So "Real Simple" magazine put together a list of ways to avoid a hangover before, during, and after you drink. --Some of them are kind of obvious, but some are sort of interesting. Here are a few . . .
BEFORE YOU DRINK . . .
#1.) EAT FATTY FOODS. Food delays the absorption of alcohol, but FATTY foods do it best because they line your intestines with grease, so the alcohol takes longer to absorb. --Also, food that's high in fiber helps break down the booze and keeps it from reaching your bloodstream as quickly.
#2.) TAKE VITAMIN C. Most people know it's supposed to help prevent colds, but studies suggest that it can also prevent a hangover.
WHILE YOU'RE DRINKING . . .
#1.) DRINK BETTER LIQUOR. The cheap stuff isn't filtered as many times, so it has more congeners (-pronounced CON-je-ners). Congeners are impurities that form during the fermentation process, and they help cause hangovers.
#2.) AVOID CARBONATION. It makes your stomach expand, which makes you absorb more alcohol. It happens with beer, but the bubbles in champagne and tonic water are worse.
THE NEXT MORNING . . .
#1.) EAT EGGS. They have a chemical that helps your liver get rid of harmful free radicals, and you owe your liver some R&R after a big night.
#2.) EAT HONEY. That's what the National Headache Foundation recommends. Fructose helps your body metabolize the alcohol. Plus, honey has vitamin B-6 in it, and some studies say that helps reduce the effects of a hangover.
#3.) DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. One of the main reasons bad hangovers are so bad is you're SEVERELY dehydrated. Some symptoms of dehydration include, headache, dry mouth, dizziness, extreme thirst, and fatigue. Sound familiar? (RealSimple.com)
FIVE TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION OF MEETING SOMEONE NEW:
We're already a week into 2010 . . . which means you've probably broken half your New Year's resolutions by now. But if meeting someone new is on your list this year, here are five tips to help you stick to the plan.
#1.) ADJUST YOUR ATTITUDE. If you really want to meet someone new this year, you've got to be willing to give dating a chance. You need to have a positive attitude before you leave the house or start looking at online profiles.
#2.) BREAK OLD PATTERNS. Dating someone when you know it's not going anywhere will keep you from meeting someone you're truly compatible with. --So if you're in the habit of staying with someone just for the sake of being with someone, it's time to break out of that routine.
#3.) PACE YOURSELF. Take your time getting to know someone new. If you're looking for a relationship, you've got to put in the leg-work upfront. And even if you just want a fling, try to slow down and enjoy the excitement of finding someone new.
#4.) LIVE YOUR LIFE. Don't stop doing all the things you love, just to focus on dating. --If you have a hobby you love, immerse yourself in it. If you like to travel, take a vacation to a place you've always wanted to go. If you're you interested in cooking, sign up for a cooking class. --Doing activities you like will make your life better . . . AND it'll increase your chances of meeting someone who enjoys the same things.
#5.) TRUST YOUR GUT. If you're unsure about what to do in a particular situation, trust your gut feeling. --Don't date someone just so you can say you're dating someone. That's a crutch. Keep getting out there and working toward meeting someone great. (Match.com)
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