HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (11-19-10)

What Will Happen to Eva Longoria's Tony Parker-Related Tattoos?

It's the question that has to be asked: What will EVA LONGORIA do about her TONY PARKER-related tattoos now that the marriage is over? --Eva has THREE tattoos she'll probably want to put the laser to. She has the word "Nine" on the back of her neck, because that's Tony's jersey number. --On the inside of her right wrist, she has her wedding date, July 7th, 2007, written in Roman numerals. (--Tony has the same thing inked on his ring finger.) --And then she's got Tony's initials . . . somewhere. All we know about their location is that it's a NAUGHTY PLACE. --She once said of that tattoo, quote, "[It's] only seen by him. I'm not saying where it is, but let's just say he gets to view it on a very regular basis!"


Tony Parker Speaks . . . and Says This Is a "Difficult Time" for Eva and Him:

TEXTIN' TONY PARKER spoke to reporters Wednesday night before his San Antonio Spurs took on the Chicago Bulls. --He said, quote, "This is a difficult time right now for me and Eva. Everything else is our private life." --That's pretty much all he would say about the allegations that he was SEXTING with former teammate BRENT BARRY'S wife Erin. --When they tried to press him further, he said, quote, "That's my private life." --Then he added, quote, "I'm getting great support from teammates and coaches. Right now, I just want to concentrate 100% on winning basketball games with the Spurs." (--One last note: Some gossip sites got a hold of the divorce papers that Brent Barry filed on October 29th. And in those papers, Brent says he and Erin are divorcing because, quote, "the marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities.)
(--You can read the papers for yourself here . . .)
http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_documents/1118_barry.pdf


Cher Is Dating Her First Man Over 30:

CHER is dating a TV writer by the name of Ron Zimmerman. He's 52 years old . . . which makes their relationship a landmark event for her. --In an interview with "Parade" magazine, she says, quote, "Even though I'm older than him, I'd never before been with anybody over 30. --"Ron is short, a bit scraggly, like an absentminded professor. He's the funniest person I have ever met, and the most eccentric . . . so bizarre and kind and very special." --Technically, that age part isn't exactly true. SONNY BONO was 40 when he and Cher divorced in 1975. But we can probably assume she's talking about AFTER Sonny. --Cher also talks about nailing such celebrities as TOM CRUISE, WARREN BEATTY, VAL KILMER and RICHIE SAMBORA. --She says, quote, "I enjoyed them all! I never felt I chose badly, and I was always happy when the next man came along. --"I can usually last about two years with a man, and that's it. The moment the relationship goes into the phase of more commitment, it changes."


Jessica Simpson's Fiancé Has His Own Money:

Everybody's talking about how former NFL player ERIC JOHNSON is using JESSICA SIMPSON as his meal ticket. But it turns out he has his own money. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Eric comes from a really wealthy family in Massachusetts, and he's an only child. He doesn't have to worry about money. He's not Jessica Simpson-rich, but he's well-off."


Is Miley Cyrus Dating Nickelodeon Star Avan Jogia?

Here's the latest MILEY CYRUS love life rumor: She might be dating AVAN JOGIA. He's on the Nickelodeon series "Victorious" . . . and he's 18. --But a source says she's keeping it casual because, quote, "she wants to be officially single for her birthday and just have fun with whomever she hangs out with. (--Miley turns 18 on Tuesday.)


Tiger Woods Says He Still Feels Pain in His Soul:

In an essay he wrote for the new issue of "Newsweek", TIGER WOODS says he still feels PAIN IN HIS SOUL . . . almost a year after his sex scandal began with a minor car wreck outside his Florida home. --He says, quote, "Last November, everything I thought I knew about myself changed abruptly, and what others perceived about me shifted, too. --"I had been conducting my personal life in an artificial way . . . as if detached from the values my upbringing had taught, and that I should have embraced." --He adds, quote, "The physical pain from that car accident has long healed. But the pain in my soul is more complex and unsettling; it has been far more difficult to ease . . . and to understand. --"But this much is obvious now: my life was out of balance, and my priorities were out of order. I made terrible choices and repeated mistakes. I hurt the people whom I loved the most. --"And even beyond accepting the consequences and responsibility, there is the ongoing struggle to learn from my failings." --He did say, however, that he is "regaining the balance" that he'd lost and, quote, "beginning to appreciate things I had overlooked before." --And he's starting to realize that there's more to life than golf . . . like his kids. --He says, quote, "Giving my son, Charlie, a bath . . . beats chipping another bucket of balls. Making mac and cheese for him and his sister, Sam, is better than dining in any restaurant. --"Sharing a laugh watching cartoons or reading a book beats channel-surfing alone. Some nights now, it's just me and the kids, an experience that's both trying and rewarding. Probably like the experience a lot of families have every evening around the world." --Tiger also blames golf . . . at least in part . . . for the decisions that ruined his life . . . quote, "Golf is a self-centered game, in ways good and bad. So much depends on one's own abilities. --"But for me, that self-reliance made me think I could tackle the world by myself. It made me think that if I was successful in golf, then I was invincible."
http://www.newsweek.com/2010/11/17/how-i-ve-redefined-victory.html


Donald Trump Says the Chinese Are Laughing at Us:

DONALD TRUMP is still mulling over the idea of running for president in 2012. And if he does, one of his platforms would be restoring America's standing with the rest of the world. --On yesterday's "Good Morning America", he said, quote, "I'm looking at this country . . . and what's happened in terms of respect. And the respect for this country is just not there. --"I have many people from China that I do business with, they laugh at us. They feel we're fools. And almost being led by fools. And they can't believe what they're getting away with." --He added, quote, "When you have billions of dollars in deficits with a country, those are the trade wars I like. You don't have to do business with China. You don't have to do business with other countries." --Since Trump would want to run as a Republican, he'd have to contend with SARAH PALIN in the primaries . . . which he's willing to do . . . quote, "I would take her on. I like her, but I'd take her on." (--Here's video . . .) http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/11/video-president-trump-donalds-thinking-about-it


Chris Brown Got Stellar Marks from His Judge:

CHRIS BROWN had a progress hearing yesterday . . . and the judge gave him high marks. EXTREMELY high marks. --Judge Patricia Schnegg said, quote, "Of all probationers I've ever had, and I've had thousands of probationers, no one has ever done a better or more consistent job than you have. --"And I really want to commend you for taking responsibility, and for actually working diligently to complete all of the things the court has required of you." --Brown has about 220 hours of community labor left to serve, and seven more domestic violence counseling sessions to complete as per the terms of his probation. --He has another hearing scheduled for January 28th, and Judge Schnegg said she expects it to be one of the last times she sees him in court.
(--Here's video of Chris getting his gold star . . .)
http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=d86f1dfa-9562-48b5-94b0-683a159dc779


NEW MOVIES THIS WEEKEND

Russell Crowe Tries to Take on "Harry Potter":

#1.) "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" (PG-13)

Harry and his friends continue their quest to defeat Voldemort by destroying the magical objects that contain fragments of his soul. So . . . sort of like the previous six movies, except everyone's older. And this time, Harry, Ron and Hermione have dropped out of Hogwarts to finish the job. -You'll have to wait until July for Part 2, since they split the last book into two movies. This one ends around Chapter 24, when, quote, "Voldemort gains possession of the Elder Wand, one of the three Deathly Hallows that allow the bearer to conquer death."

(--Daniel Radcliffe is 21 now, and he's played Harry for nine years. I bet he never thought he'd have to wear a bra before it was over, but since a female character takes a potion to make herself look like Harry, we reap the benefits . . .)

http://www.mugglenet.com/app/news/show/3624

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EC2tmFVNNE

Official Site: http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallows/


#2.) "The Next Three Days" (PG-13)

Russell Crowe decides he has to break his wife out of prison after she turns suicidal. Elizabeth Banks plays his wife, and Liam Neeson plays an escaped prisoner who gives him advice. Rza and the incredibly sexy Olivia Wilde are also in it.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn1DsJZXKqY

Official Site: http://www.thenextthreedaysmovie.com/index.html


"Jersey Shore's" DJ Pauly D Created a Mob Scene When He Tried to Visit a Friend at the University of Rhode Island:

"Jersey Shore" stud DJ PAULY D created a MOB SCENE when he tried to visit a friend at the University of Rhode Island on Wednesday. --Pauly D was inside a dorm . . . at least briefly . . . before word of his visit spread on Facebook. Not long afterwards, sheer chaos erupted. --According to RadarOnline.com, "more than 1,000 students flocked to and surrounded the building" . . . and it got so insane that the police were called. (--No exaggeration. This ridiculousness was caught on video. Here's the link.) --A so-called "pal" of Pauly's said, quote, "He handled it really well even though it was scary, he laughed it off. The police told him that he wasn't allowed back to the campus without making pre-arrangements and calling the Rhode Island police first." --Pauly later Tweeted, quote: "See What Happens When I'm In Town For 1 Day Lmaooo."


DJ Pauly D's 10 Most Brilliant Tweets Since Election Day . . . Why Not?

DJ PAULY D'S humble Tweet (in Title Case) after being swarmed by crazy people at the University of Rhode Island made me curious what other brilliance he shares on Twitter. Here are his 10 Most Brilliant Tweets Since . . . uh, Election Day: (--Note: To preserve the careful touch and nuance of DJ Pauly D's Tweets, we chose not to change any of his spelling or grammar. Here ya go . . .)

--"Suxx I Cant "Whip My Hair Back And Fourth" Like Willow Smith ):"

--"Tony Parker Musta Seen How Eva Was Looking At Me @ The EMA's .. Now There Divorced !!! Sorry Tony"

--"Chix Soup On This Tour .... Faaaaak I Dont Feel Good ):"

--"I Love Googleing MySelf ,,, I Find Out Soo Much About Me That I Didnt Even Kno .... Lol"

--"Im Crayz But You Like It !!!!!!!"

--"What Makes You Think This Hairs Gonna Move Ina Gelato Shop !!!!"

--"Feel Like Ive Been Flying All Day !!! Ooh Thats Because I Have Been Lol !!! Oooh Yeaaa Jet Lagg Yeahhh !!!"

--"Spanish Chocolate Milk !!! Mmmmm !!! I Love Spain !!!"

--"Oooh I Love It When @Sn00ki Sits On My Lap In The Car !!!! Were Going Over All The Bumps !!! I Love Madrid !!!"

--"The Pope Is Hereeeeeeeeee !!!! Lol Madrid Baby !!!!"

WEEKEND TV REMINDERS
(--Check your local listing for times in your area.)

Friday TV Reminders:

--"House of Glam" [1st Season Finale] . . . 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Oxygen.

--"Smallville" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on the CW. (--Aquaman is back for this episode. He's married now. And he and his wife have to save Green Arrow from the assassin Deathstroke. Isn't it exciting!!!)

--"School Pride" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on NBC. (--Los Angeles Lakers superstar Derek Fisher and former L.A. Dodgers coach Joe Torre help install new athletic facilities for a struggling Los Angeles school.)

--"iCarly" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Nickelodeon. (--Jack Black guest stars as Spencer's online video-game nemesis. And they face-off in a song battle.)

--"Primetime: What Would You Do?" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Tonight's scenarios include a husband berating his wife for wearing a bikini he feels she's not in shape to wear. And a mother lecturing her teen daughter for the same reason.)

--"20/20" . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Cher talks about "Burlesque".)

--"Dennis Miller: The Big Speech" . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on HBO. (--Comedian Dennis Miller performs stand-up at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine, California.)

--"Homemade Millionaire" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on TLC. (--Kelly Ripa serves as host and judge for a new female entrepreneur show that gives women the chance to sell their ideas on the air.)

--"Friday Night Alright" . . . 11:00 to 11:30 P.M. on VH1. (--Kid Rock performs.)

--"Aaron Karo: The Rest Is History" . . . 11:00 P.M. to Midnight on Comedy Central. (--Comedian Aaron Karo performs from the Wilbur Theatre in Boston.)

Saturday TV Reminders: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)

--"Behind the Music: Duran Duran" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on VH1 Classic.

--"The Night Before the Night Before Christmas" . . . 9:00 to 11:00 P.M. on the Hallmark Channel. (--Jennifer Beals plays a mom whose family is trying to help an amnesia-stricken Santa Claus regain his memory in time for Christmas.)

--"That Metal Show" . . . 11:00 P.M. to Midnight on VH1 Classic. (--Danzig and Black Sabbath's Bill Ward are the guests.)

--"Saturday Night Live" . . . 11:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on NBC. (--Anne Hathaway guest hosts and Florence and the Machine is the musical guest.)

Sunday TV Reminders:

--"Sunday Night Football" . . . 8:15 to 11:15 P.M. ET on NBC. (--The Philadelphia Eagles host the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field in Pennsylvania.)

--"2010 American Music Awards" . . . 8:00 to 11:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Performers include Rihanna, Ke$ha, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Usher, Pink, Bon Jovi, Diddy-Dirty Money, Ne-Yo and Christina Aguilera.) (--See a gallery of the artists that are nominated at . . .) http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/nominees
--"Undercover Boss" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on CBS. (--The director of development for Subway restaurants goes undercover making sandwiches.)

--"True Hollywood Story: Adam Lambert" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on E!

--"The Next Iron Chef" [3rd Season Finale] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Food Network.

--"The Futurama Holiday Spectacular" . . . 10:00 to 10:30 P.M. on Comedy Central. (--The Planet Express crew is out to save Christmas, Robanukah and Kwanzza with the help from Al Gore and Coolio.)

--"Brew Masters" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on Discovery Channel. (--The founder of the Dogfish Head Brewery searches the country looking for new beer tasting ideas, ingredients and inspiration.)

--"Top Gear" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on the History Channel. (--Astronaut Buzz Aldrin helps in a road test between a Cobra helicopter and a Dodge Viper SRT.)

--"Jilted?" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on WE. (--A look at the many ways relationships can change, including when a woman proposes to her boyfriend or a groom skips town only to return with a prenuptial agreement.)

--"Watch What Happens: Live" . . . 11:00 to 11:30 P.M. on Bravo. (--"The Real Housewives of Atlanta's" Kim Zolciak is the guest.)

--"The Venture Bros" [4th Season Finale] . . . 11:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M. on Adult Swim.


Michael Jackson's Brother Randy Is Mad As Hell About That Upcoming "Michael" Album . . . and He Ain't Gonna Take It Anymore:

RANDY JACKSON . . . MICHAEL JACKSON'S brother, not the catch-phrase-loving "American Idol" judge . . . does NOT think all the vocals on Michael's upcoming album are authentic. --Randy vomited all his frustrations out in a long Twitter tirade Wednesday night. --Here are some highlights from his diatribe . . . quote, "I heard the music and I immediately said it wasn't his voice. Sony has 250 [million] reasons to convince the public that it is his voice, if you know what I mean. --"And as [for] the vocal authenticators, they work for pay. And I wasn't there when they did their analysis. I don't know what they heard, surely not what I heard. --"Some of the songs are him, and some aren't. I would bet my life on that. I know this may seem harsh, but this is the truth, as I know it. --"But what's worse than harsh is that my brother isn't here, and all these people are more concerned about making money off his death. They could care less about why and how he died, or maybe they already know. --"This story has not ended, things are still unfolding." (--You can read the ENTIRE rant on Randy's Twitter feed, here.) (--"Michael" hits stores on December 14th. There have been rumors that members of the Jackson family have questioned the vocal tracks, but Sony argues that music experts have confirmed that all the tracks ARE Michael.) (--The Jackson estate HAS signed off on the album, obviously.)


Did Kings of Leon Search for People with "Physical Abnormalities" for Their Next Video?

Some Canadian TV network claims KINGS OF LEON launched an Internet search for people with "physical abnormalities" to star in the video for their song "Pyro". --Supposedly, they posted a message on an employment website asking for, quote, "characters with scars, pockmarked skin, physical abnormalities or deformities." They were offering $300-a-day to those who wanted to be a part of it. (--If this is true, it's unclear if they found what they were looking for. Shooting was scheduled to begin TODAY.)


Metallica Has Commented on Beachball-Gate:

METALLICA says the young girl who guitarist KIRK HAMMETT accidentally KNOCKED off the stage during a gig in Australia last week is FINE. (--You can revisit the original story with video of the incident, here.) --In a statement, the band explains, quote, "In the wacky world of rock 'n' roll, sometimes stuff happens which looks even weirder than it really is! And with context being vital in these situations, we just wanted to address something . . .--"Kirk knocked a small child offstage by kicking a beachball at her. That little lady is the daughter of the stage manager and dressing coordinator. --"She was thoroughly enjoying watching the beachballs drop from the rafters, Kirk was thoroughly enjoying kicking the beachballs off the stage and back into the crowd . . . and neither of them saw the other. --"[She was] in the wrong place at the wrong time. She wasn't hurt. She didn't go 'flying several feet into the audience.' And Kirk and she remain good buddies."


There May Be a New Van Halen Album and Tour Next Year . . . But Don't Get Your Hopes Up Too Much:

Back in August, EDDIE and ALEX VAN HALEN announced that they were, quote, "currently in the studio recording an album with [DAVID LEE] Roth that is due for release in 2011." There was also a rumor making the rounds about them going on tour in the New Year. --Those things could still happen . . . but according to a spokesman for the band, you may want to temper your expectations. --He said that a recent report . . . (--on MelodicRock.com) . . . that the band was making progress on the album is, quote, "untrue." --He added that there is, quote, "no tour on the books [right now] . . . and no new album on the books." However, he did admit that the guys have been hanging out and are, "working on stuff." --In other words, at this moment NOTHING has been set in stone. (--A new disc would be their first album since "Van Halen 3", which came out in 1998 and featured GARY CHERONE on vocals. The last studio album with Roth singing was "1984", which came out 26 years ago . . . in 1984, obviously.)


T.I. Is "Sick and Mother(effing) Tired of Going to Jail":

You know how T.I. was just sent back to prison for 11 months for violating his probation? Well, He's just had an epiphany: He's, quote, "sick and mother(effing) tired of going to jail." (???) --This revelation came out in his latest letter from prison, which is all about how he wants to grow up, stop doing stupid stuff, and move on with his life . . . for HIS sake. --T.I. says, quote, "This experience is truly a pain I have never felt before and that's saying a lot for a (N-word) who's been down locked up as many times as I have. --"I see this as a real ass whoopin'. The kind you don't just go back outside to play afterwards. You take ya ass to bed and don't come out of your room until it's time to go to school. --"I got to do this (crap) for me!!! I'll be (G-D'd) if I've come all this way and made it through so much hell to let it go down like this! (Eff) that! --"If an hour in the dark is worth a second in the sun then pass me my mother(effing) shades 'cause I'm ready to cash my darkest hours in . . . ASAP!!!" (--You can read the full letter at his website TrapMuzik.com, here.)


Nicki Minaj Advises Her Young Fans to Focus on Their Careers . . . and NOT Have Babies:

NICKI MINAJ was on "The Wendy Williams Show" on Wednesday . . . and while there, she gave some fun advice to her young fans. --She said, quote, "Don't chase these boys and all that stuff, go to school, go to college, don't depend on anybody. Don't be having babies. Do your thing. --"I'm in love with my music . . . I'm in love with [my album] 'Pink Friday' . . . I'm married to Benjamin Franklin. That's all I care about. That's what I tell my Barbz and my Ken Barbz." (???)

SHOWBIZ EXTRAS


QUINTON "RAMPAGE" JACKSON and LYOTO "THE DRAGON" MACHIDA face off at UFC 123 tomorrow night. And Machida got some extra martial arts training from the one and only STEVEN SEAGAL!

http://www.tmz.com/2010/11/18/rampage-jackson-lyoto-machida-steven-seagal-chuck-norris-video/



STEVEN SEAGAL and LOU "THE HULK" FERRIGNO have teamed up with the law in Arizona to help defend our borders against illegal immigrants.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/nov/17/toughest-sheriff-recruits-big-names-for-border-pos/?page=1



RUSSELL BRAND will NOT face charges for attacking a photographer who allegedly tried to take an upskirt picture of KATY PERRY at Los Angeles international Airport back in September.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101119/ap_en_ot/us_people_russell_brand



LIL WAYNE will perform with EMINEM on "Saturday Night Live" on December 18th. It'll be Wayne's first major TV performance since he got out of prison.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1652595/20101118/lil_wayne.jhtml


The website DenOfGeek.com has come up with a list of 11 Things to Do When You're Trapped in a Horror Movie.

http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/685614/11_things_to_do_when_youre_trapped_in_a_horror_movie.html



CBS has canceled the PATRICIA ARQUETTE series "Medium". The final episode will air on January 21st.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/11/cbs-cancels-patricia-arquette-crime-drama-medium-after-seven-seasons-.html



"Family Guy's" final "Star Wars" parody . . . this one taking on "Return of the Jedi" . . . comes out on DVD December 21st. There's a trailer online if you're interested.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/family-guys-return-jedi-parody-47160



If you enjoyed DREW CAREY'S old improv show, "Who's Line Is It Anyway?", this will be up your alley. He's doing a similar series for the Game Show Network, and he's even bringing back some of the comedians from "Who's Line". It's going to premiere next spring.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/gsn-drew-carey-team-game-47188


NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF

Women With Names That End in the Letter "A" Have More Sexual Partners?

For all the women listening right now . . . if your first name ends with the letter "a" . . . you're probably not going to like this story. Or maybe you're going to love it, if you're a RANDY type. --According to a French study, women whose first names end in the letter "a" . . . like Monica or Anna or Paula . . . GET-IT-ON with more random guys than other women. --The study found that women whose names end in "a" have an average of 4.4 more sexual partners in their lifetimes than other women. --The horniest name of all is . . . LAURA. Women named Laura averaged 9.7 sexual partners, which was the highest average in the study. --Here's the theory why this happens. Names that end in letters other than "a" are generally more traditional, classical and biblical . . . and less exotic or trendy. --So parents who choose a traditional name might be more likely to have a traditional, stricter household . . . which can SCARE the promiscuity right out of a girl.
(Time)


There's a Way To Examine Your Computer And Find Every Porno Picture . . . Even Ones You Thought You Deleted:

When you delete something from your computer, it's never really deleted. So unless you run a magnet over your hard drive, tear it in half, set it on fire, and blast the ashes into space . . . you'll leave traces of what you're doing behind. --There's a new invention that makes it even EASIER for someone to find your deleted shame now. It's called the Porn Stick . . . and it plugs into a computer and detects any porno images on the hard drive, even ones that were deleted. --The company that makes it is called Paraben. They say that it will be great for getting evidence against suspected child pornographers. --But for now . . . most of the people buying it are women who want to check up on their husbands. --The Porn Stick isn't cheap . . . it sells for $100 . . . but if you HAVE to know if your husband or kids or employees are downloading porno, this might be the cheapest way to find out. (NBC 5 - Salt Lake City)
(--You can buy it here . . .)
http://www.paraben.com/porn-detection-stick.html


If Both People In a Couple Can Answer These Three Math Questions Correctly, Odds Are You'll Be Millionaires:

We FINALLY have a reason why you should've paid attention in math class. According to a new study, if both members of a couple can answer these three math questions right, the odds are you'll be millionaires by the time you're 50. --Really. It's that simple. In the study, spouses who both answered all three of these questions right averaged a combined worth of at least $1.7 MILLION by age 50. Couples who both got all three wrong were worth under $200,000 by age 50.

--Here are the three questions. Ready to see if you've got millions of dollars in your future?

#1.) If the chance of getting a disease is 10%, how many people out of 1,000 would be expected to get the disease?

#2.) If five people all have the winning numbers in the lottery, and the prize is $2 MILLION, how much will each of them get?

#3.) Let's say you have $200 in a savings account. The account earns 10% interest per year. How much would you have in the account after two years? --The study also found that men are the financial decision makers in 62% of the couples studied . . . and even when the husband did worse than the wife on those math questions, there was a 50-50 chance he was still the financial decision maker. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) (--The answers to the math questions are: 100 people . . . $400,000 each . . . and $242.)


Two Out of Five Americans Say Marriage is Becoming Obsolete:

Marriage has DEFINITELY evolved in the past few decades. And people are recognizing it. REALLY recognizing it. --A new survey by the Pew Research Center found that 39% of Americans, or just about two out of five, say that marriage is becoming OBSOLETE. --To phrase it another way . . . and in a way that doesn't make you think "Well THAT ain't good" . . . that means about two in five Americans say that a marriage isn't a requirement to have a family. --More and more people believe that you can have a family with a single parent . . . a non-married couple living together with kids . . . and yes, a same-sex couple with kids. --The latest Census numbers show that only 52% of adults 18 and over are married, which is an all-time low. 29% of children are now living with a parent who's divorced, separated, or never married. --Andrew Cherlin is a sociology professor at Johns Hopkins University. He says, quote, "Marriage is still very important in this country, but it doesn't dominate family life like it used to. Now there are several ways to have a successful family life." --The Pew survey found that almost all Americans say family is important. About nine out of 10 will have Thanksgiving dinner with their family next week, with an average of 12 family members. About one in four people will do Thanksgiving with at least 20 family members. (Pew Research Center)


Want Your Children To Be a Success? Make Sure They Have a Rough Childhood:

As a parent, most people's instinct is to do whatever it takes to make sure their kids have a smooth, happy, life-affirming childhood. And while that's probably the ideal path . . . it COULD hurt your child's future success. --According to Jane Genova, who's a career and job transitions expert, children who had some ROUGH PATCHES in their childhood can be more hire-able and more successful than kids who had 18 years of smooth sailing. --The main reason is that people who survived through bad times as kids tend to have stronger drive and imagination. --They're also more persistent and more likely to perform regular or boring tasks with an AGGRESSIVE sense of purpose.\ -Of course, if you want your child to be a success but don't want to declare bankruptcy or something to make it happen, it IS possible. Just make sure you don't SPOIL them. --Make sure they have to work, do chores, and know that they're not ENTITLED to anything . . . they have to earn it. (AOL Jobs)


Hiring People with College and Graduate Degrees Is Going Up . . . Unless You Have a Law Degree, Then You're Kinda Screwed:

It's finally happened: America's law schools FINALLY cranked out TOO MANY LAWYERS for the population to handle. --According to a study by Michigan State University, hiring of people with college and graduate degrees is going up. But for lawyers . . . hiring is going way down. --Hiring is up 10% for people with bachelor's degrees and MBAs from business school. --But it's down 13% for professional degrees, including law degrees and medical degrees. --Hiring of people with Ph.D.s is up 5%. --Right now, 36% of companies say that if they have a position open, they'll consider any person with any college major for the job . . . they're just looking for the best person. And that's an all-time high. (Michigan State University)


UPS Is Suing an Ex-Employee Who Was Fired Two Years Ago . . . But Won't Stop Showing Up For Work:

Two years ago, UPS fired a loading manager in one of their Manhattan facilities. He's 28-year-old Wesley Anderson of Brooklyn, New York and he kept causing problems . . . and getting into fights . . . so they fired him. --There's only one problem. He REFUSED to get fired. --He keeps on showing up. All the time. He won't stop coming to work even though he was fired two years ago. And when he shows up, he tells all of his ex-co-workers that he's still employed there . . . and actually tries to pick up and do his old job. --He's been arrested for trespassing, but that hasn't stopped him. --So UPS has finally decided to SUE HIM to keep him away. The lawsuit is for an unspecified amount of damages . . . and it's seeking to permanently ban him from entering the building. --Wesley was hired in 2000 as a part-time employee. He worked his way up to becoming a manager, but was fired after getting into a physical fight with an employee. --He took anger management classes so they reinstated him. Right after he got his job back, he got into another fight . . . where he started THROWING YOUR PACKAGES at another employee. Then he was fired for good. (New York Daily News)


Every Month, 15,000 Medicare Patients Die From Hospital Errors:

You always hear things about hospital errors and how dangerous they are . . . but this number is just INSANE. -According to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services, errors at American hospitals lead to the deaths of more than 15,000 Medicare patients a month. That's right: 15,000 a MONTH. Just counting people on Medicare. --The report also says that more than 13% of Medicare patients, or around FIVE MILLION people, experience some kind of medical error every month. --Medicare covers about 40 million Americans. Most of them are senior citizens, but it also covers people who are disabled and who have severe kidney disease. --Older patients . . . like the ones on Medicare . . . are the most likely to experience medical errors, and are the most likely to suffer severe consequences. --The report says that MAJOR errors get the most focus . . . and hospitals have made a big push to cut down on those kinds of errors, like an operation on the wrong body part. --But smaller errors, like too much IV fluid or giving someone with diabetes the wrong food, harm a lot more patients a lot more often . . . and need to get some of the focus too. (AOL Health)


Would You Like Your Water To Taste Like Bacon?

This has got to be one of the dumbest products we've ever seen, and you'd have to be a certified idiot to buy it. But if you do . . . can we try it out? Because we're really curious how it works. --The product is called Effervescent Bacon Drink Tablets. And yes, they're tablets that you drop in your water to make it taste like BACON. --They also work in other beverages, in case you want your Coke, orange juice, or milk to taste like bacon. --You can buy them online, and a tin of 15 tablets goes for $3.50. (Urban Daddy) (--Here's the link to the page where you can learn more, or buy them . . .)
http://www.mcphee.com/shop/products/Effervescent-Bacon-Drink-Tablets.html


Word of the Day: Auto-tan:

auto-tan (verb) /aww toh tann/ - using photo editing software to make yourself look more tan before you post photos of yourself online. Derived from "auto-tune." --Example: "At first I thought Laura must've gone to Jamaica on vacation, but then I realized she was auto-tanning all of her Facebook photos."

RANDOM NEWS EXTRAS

Hotels say business picks up on Thanksgiving night . . . because people want a room close to the stores they'll be shopping at on Black Friday. (--Really? Who sleeps on Black Friday Eve? Camp out in the parking lot you pansies!)

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/2010-11-14-black-friday-hotels_N.htm


The United States is 33rd on the list of biggest targets for terrorist attacks. Canada is 67th. Somalia is number one, followed by Pakistan and Iraq:

http://www.nationalpost.com/Canada+risk+terrorism+report/3844897/story.html


Doctors saved a girl's hand by grafting it to her leg for three months, so it would have a blood supply before they reattached it to her arm:

http://gizmodo.com/5692472/doctors-save-girls-hand-by-grafting-it-to-her-leg-for-3-months


What does the public REALLY know about the news? 88% knew that BP ran the oil well that leaked, and 46% know that the GOP just took control of the House:

http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1804/political-news-quiz-iq-deficit-defense-spending-tarp-inflation-boehner


The supervisor of a Kentucky prison's sex offender program has been charged with pleasuring himself in front of a woman while stopped at a traffic light:

http://www.kentucky.com/2010/11/18/1530153/sex-offender-treatment-supervisor.html


NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) The "Harry Potter" Cast Tried To Say Random Things With An American Accent:

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1" came out at midnight last night, and the cast was on MTV the other day to promote the movie. --And since they're all British, the host made them say random things with an American accent, like "Can I get an order of mozzarella sticks" . . . "Justin Bieber is the man" . . . and "Twilight blows." (--Search for "Harry Potter American accents.")
(--WARNING: This video includes the words "hell" and "blows.")
http://www.popeater.com/2010/11/18/harry-potter-cast-american-accents/


#2.) And Now . . . 18 Movie Scenes Featuring Women Passing Gas:

Here's a statistic you've probably never heard: Apparently, the average person passes gas 14 times a day. And that includes women, but they just won't admit it. --So the website Jezebel.com put together a montage of 18 movie scenes that feature women breaking wind. (--Search for "Jezebel.com guide to females farting.")
(--WARNING: This video includes the words "queef" and "ass.")
http://jezebel.com/5693532/the-visual-guide-to-females-farting-on-film


#3.) Introducing . . . "The Crazyman":

If you stayed up late watching old movies on Saturday nights in Tucson or Miami in the mid-'70s, you might remember "The Crazyman". If not . . . prepare yourself. The "Crazyman" hosted commercial breaks with inspired bits. And definitely earned his title. --There's a vintage clip from 1974 on YouTube, where The Crazyman asks viewers how they're enjoying the movie . . . starts reminiscing about 'war' stories . . . then improvises a weird song while liquid pours down over his Crazyman mask. (--So if you THOUGHT you were tripping that night in 1974 . . . well, you probably were. But, The Crazyman really was that crazy.) --Anyway, now The Crazyman is BACK . . . after all this time . . . with his own internet TV show in HD. Now he's locked up in an insane asylum. But that doesn't stop him from wishing he had his own late night talk show, with Donald Trump as a guest. (???) (--Here's the 1974 clip. Search for "The Crazyman war stories." It gets nuts around :44.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oKIPtUBrNo

(--And here's the brand-new episode. Search YouTube for "The Crazyman Show episode 2." And thanks to the man behind The Crazyman! It's our good friend Gary Craig of Craig & Company, 96.5 TIC.)
(--WARNING! It includes the word a** and the word a**hole onscreen.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSd3f-L_njE


#4.) The Glee Club at NYU Did "The Bed Intruder" Song:

The glee club at New York University recently performed an a cappella version of "The Bed Intruder Song". (--Search for "Bed Intruder Song NYC glee club." It kicks in at :40.) http://www.popeater.com/2010/11/18/nyu-glee-club-bed-intruder/


#5.) A Man Crashed His Car During A Traffic Stop . . . Twice:

Some drunk guy in Laguna Beach, California did the worst thing you could possibly do when getting pulled over by a cop: He tried to put his car in park, but backed into the patrol car by mistake. Then he put the car in drive and slammed into a pole.
(--Search for "Christian Aparicio crashed twice video.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5xr8gskzKA




How to Survive a Date from Hell:

Everybody's been on a bad date. It just happens. But there are ways to get through it. Today from Match.com we've got six bad-date scenarios, and what you can do to make the best of it.

#1.) Your Date's So Nervous, It's Making You Nervous. Dates are ALWAYS nerve-wracking . . . but if the other person is a total head case about things, it's going to ruin the experience for BOTH of you. --The best thing you can do to put your date at ease is to admit you're nervous too. And if that doesn't work, try telling an embarrassing story about yourself . . . anything that gets you guys laughing will help break the tension.

#2.) Your Date Is Rude. If your date constantly interrupts you, or spends half the night texting people, it's totally fine to call them out. It's not like it could get any worse. Tell them you're not used to someone doing that, and they'll usually get in line.

#3.) There Just Isn't a Spark. Sometimes there just won't be a SPARK. But that doesn't mean there's no hope. --First, try getting your date to talk about what they're most into. It's more exciting when people talk about what they're passionate about. If that doesn't work, try to get some playful competition going by challenging your date to a game of bowling or darts or something. --And in the end, even if there's no spark, give them the benefit of the doubt and go on another date or two. Then see how you feel.

#4.) Your Date's Boring. Maybe your date only talks about their job . . . or their DVD collection . . . or their CATS. Whatever it is, it's BORING. To fix this one, you've got to ask your date the right kind of follow-up questions. --If they keep talking about their job, ask them to describe a project they're really passionate about. What you're looking for is some emotion behind the small talk.

#5.) Their Views Are Totally Opposite of Yours. It's always a good idea to skip the sensitive topics on the first date . . . like politics and religion. --But if it comes up, and you end up disagreeing on a topic, you can still have an intellectual discussion, point-counterpoint-style. Just be respectful. But really, avoid this whole thing and don't bring up the hot topics until at least the third date.

#6.) You Just Don't Like the Person. If you're on a date, and you suddenly realize there's no way you'd EVER hook up with the person, spend the rest of the time focusing on the positive things you can get out of the encounter. --It's really an opportunity to brush up on your dating skills while the stakes are low. Or use the time to find a new hangout in your city by asking your date if they know about any local hidden gems. --Just don't act SO interested that you give the wrong impression, and they think you're more interested than you really are. (Match.com)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (11-18-10)

Eva Longoria Has Filed for Divorce:

NOW it's happening: EVA LONGORIA filed for divorce yesterday from TONY PARKER. --The only reason she gives in her divorce papers is the usual "irreconcilable differences". But numerous sources say Tony cheated with the wife of a former teammate on the San Antonio Spurs. --The woman in question is Erin Barry . . . who's in the process of divorcing husband BRENT BARRY. He was on the Spurs with Tony from 2004 to 2008. Barry was waived by the Houston Rockets in 2009, and now works as a broadcaster. --MARIO LOPEZ is one of those sources claiming Tony's a cheater. Mario is good friends with Eva and he says the marriage imploded a few weeks ago, when Eva found HUNDREDS of text messages from Erin. --He also says that Tony cheated on Eva once early in the marriage, and then remained in contact with THAT woman on Facebook. --He adds, quote, "She is devastated, she wants us to know that. But she's strong." --Now, there are some people who say Tony and Erin did NOT have a physical relationship . . . which we'll deal with later. --Eva dropped the following statement on Twitter . . . quote, "It is with great sadness that after 7 years together, Tony and I have decided to divorce. We love each other deeply and pray for each other's happiness." --Eva is asking for spousal support . . . and she also notes that there's a prenup. She didn't mention any details, though. --This is the second marriage to go bust for Eva. She was married to "General Hospital" star TYLER CHRISTOPHER from 2002 to 2004. She and Tony got married on July 7th, 2007 . . . or, 7/7/07. (--Lucky sevens! Or not.) --Just a few months ago, Eva and Tony celebrated their third anniversary with an Adriatic cruise and vacation with friends. (--Tony is 28 . . . Eva is 35.)


"Glee" Star Matthew Morrison Was a Virgin Until He Turned 21:

MATTHEW MORRISON . . . who plays the teacher, Will Schuester, on "Glee" . . . tells "Details" magazine that he was a virgin until the age of 21. --But once he discovered the joy of making the Beast with Two Backs, he did some serious catching up. --After college, Morrison ended up on Broadway . . . where he was one of a small minority of STRAIGHT MEN. --He says, quote, "There was so much opportunity. There were all these beautiful, beautiful dancers . . . I definitely hooked up with a lot of girls. It was exciting. Very joyous and free." --But Morrison still has trouble thinking of himself as a sex symbol . . . quote, "I'm not comfortable with the idea of my sex appeal, but I know in my job I have to use it. --"I wish I could say I got to this point in my career based on my talent, but I don't think that's true."


Ryan Reynolds Is "People" Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive:

"People" magazine drops its Sexiest Man Alive issue this week. And this year's winner is . . . RYAN REYNOLDS. --Despite the honor, Ryan doesn't necessarily feel sexy. At 6-foot-2, he says, quote, "My body naturally wants to look like Dick Van Dyke. When I stop training, I turn into a skin-colored whisper." --Not that he doesn't plan on milking it . . . not only with his wife SCARLETT JOHANSSON, but with anyone else he can brag to. He says, quote, "Now it's going to be, 'Sexiest man, take out the garbage.' That does sound better. --"The most difficult part is going to be organically working this title into a conversation with random strangers." --Last year's top dog, JOHNNY DEPP, was voted Sexiest Man of All Time in a poll on People.com. --And VIN DIESEL was named Sexiest Man Alive on Facebook . . . in a five-way online poll that also included Enrique Iglesias, Pauly D from "Jersey Shore", Chad Ochocinco and the Old Spice Guy, Isaiah Mustafa.

Here Are Some of "People" Magazine's Other Sexiest Men Alive:

Here are some of the other studs who made it into the Sexiest Man Alive issue . . .

--Jon Hamm

--George Clooney

--Robert Pattinson

--Kellan Lutz

--Robert Downey Jr.

--Bradley Cooper

--Jake Gyllenhaal

--"Glee" star Matthew Morrison

--Hugh Jackman

--Justin Timberlake

--Patrick Dempsey

--"Community" star Joel McHale

--Hugh Laurie

--Drake
(--Check out tons more beefcake from the issue on People.com.)


Rihanna Says She Wasn't Thinking When She Posed for Pictures with Kids While Wearing an "(Eff) You" Necklace:

RIHANNA has explained why she posed for a picture with those kids while wearing an "(Eff) You" necklace. Basically, it sounds like it was just an oversight. --She says, quote, "I never tell kids no when it comes to pictures or autographs. The last thing I'm thinking about is my necklace."


Tiger Woods Is On Twitter:

TIGER WOODS has officially joined Twitter. So far, all he's done is invited people to check out his website and his Facebook page . . . and post the following two messages . . . --"What's up everyone. Finally decided to try out twitter!" --"Yep, it's me. I think I like this twitter thing. You guys are awesome. Thanks for all the love." (--Here's the address . . .) http://twitter.com/tigerwoods


Bill Nye "The Science Guy" Collapsed During a Speech Tuesday Night:

BILL NYE . . . you know, "The Science Guy" . . . collapsed during a speech at the University of Southern California on Tuesday night. --He was speaking in front of several hundred people when he went down right in the middle of a sentence. --He came to about 10 seconds later. An audience member says, quote, "He popped back up with much gusto and asked everybody how long he was out for and went on with a story about how a similar thing happened to him that morning." --But that wasn't the end of it. Nye started slurring his words and stumbled against his laptop . . . and was eventually removed from the stage. --His rep issued a statement later, saying, quote, "Bill Nye is feeling much better after a good night's rest. He says he pushed himself too hard after a long day of an early satellite media tour combined with a late night speech."


Here's Video of Oksana Grigorieva Describing How Mel Gibson Allegedly Assaulted Her:

OKSANA GRIGORIEVA'S appearance on "Larry King Live" aired last night . . . and Oksana described the beating she allegedly received from MEL GIBSON in detail. --She said, quote, "Mel actually assaulted me whilst I was holding the baby in my arms . . . and I ran into my son's bedroom and told him to hide because Mel is crazy, you know, he's getting really violent . . . --"I was standing in the middle of the room with the baby like a mother protecting her cubs . . . as Mel proceeded into the room and struck me twice in the mouth . . . in front of my boy." --She added, quote, "He hit me and choked me in front of my son and then brandished a gun at me."
(--Here's video . . .)
http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=c84cde5b-e496-426a-a81e-2da437f6565d


Bristol Palin Has Apologized for the Way She and Her Sister Acted on Facebook:

BRISTOL PALIN has apologized for the language that she and her little sister WILLOW used during a FLAME WAR the other day on Facebook. --As you may recall, some guy that Bristol apparently knew from high school was making fun of the family's new reality show, "Sarah Palin's Alaska". --That touched off a battle between Bristol, Willow and several others . . . during which Willow called the guy who started the war "gay" . . . and that other gay slur that starts with the letter "F". --Bristol, meanwhile, told the guy, quote, "You're running your mouth just to talk (smack)." --So yesterday, Bristol went back to Facebook and posted the following message . . . quote, "Willow and I shouldn't have reacted to negative comments about our family. We apologize. --"On a nicer note, thank you for supporting the great competition in 'Dancing with the Stars'!" --Later, she posted this message . . . quote, "Thank you supporters who continue to support. The haters are already pulling out all the stops this week to destroy." --Willow, meanwhile, no longer has a Facebook account. (--There's no word whose idea it was to delete it.)


Gay Tea Partiers Aren't Mad at Willow Palin:

A group of gay Republicans . . . many of whom are Tea Party members . . . are NOT calling WILLOW PALIN on the carpet for using gay slurs on Facebook. --In fact, they think the media attention she's getting over this is just part of the Liberal Machine's attempt to bring SARAH PALIN down. --A rep for GOProud.org says, quote, "The slur used here is one you could hear on the streets of West Hollywood or Chelsea every day of the week. --"Apparently, it's only a homophobic slur when it comes from the daughter of a conservative female leader. Make no mistake; this is all about destroying Sarah Palin by any means necessary."


"Paranormal Activity 3" Is Coming Next October:

"Paranormal Activity" was a good movie. "Paranormal Activity 2" was creepy . . . and although some people think it was a little contrived, it still made some decent bank. --And so, not surprisingly, "Paranormal Activity 3" is in the works . . . and it's due out next October.


Some "Harry Potter" Footage Leaked Online Tuesday Morning:

The first 36 minutes of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" leaked online Tuesday morning. If you didn't know that, then you already missed it. --Not surprisingly, "Deathly Hallows" is the most searched-for movie on the various torrent sites, where people download movies for free . . . illegally, of course. --As far as we know, this was the only leak . . . and there's no word how many people downloaded it before Warner Brothers got it removed. --"Deathly Hallows" opens TONIGHT at midnight on 3,700 screens around the country. Tomorrow night, it'll be on more than 9,000 screens in over 4,000 theaters. --Ticket sales are already through the roof at online sellers like Fandango.com. (--On a related note, tourists and "Harry Potter" fans are reportedly flocking to a graveyard in Israel, to see a tombstone with the name HARRY POTTER on it.) (--This particular Harry Potter was a British soldier who was killed in Palestine in 1939.) (--You can read more about it here . . .)
http://news.travel.aol.com/2010/11/17/tourists-flock-to-harry-potter-grave-in-israel/?icid=mainaimdl10sec3_lnk3184703


"American Idol" Has Revealed More of the Changes That Are Coming This Season:

"American Idol" boss Nigel Lythgoe has revealed more of the changes that are coming to "Idol" this season. --Most notably, there will not be a Top 24 this year. Instead, it sounds like the middle rounds will be beefed up . . . and then they'll skip directly to the Top 12. --Nigel tells "TV Guide", quote, "I didn't think [the Top 24] were very good, I was bored with them by the time they got there." --He didn't elaborate much on what would be added to replace that round, but he did say there would be new challenges . . . such as "making a music video, and working with a band and dancers [to create] an awards show-style performance." --By the way, Nigel says Randy has been ROCKIN' HIS DAWG in the auditions to make up for the absence of SIMON COWELL. He says, quote, "Randy is pulling his weight. He really has stepped up. He's essentially come out of himself." (--Randy last "came out of himself" in 2003 . . . when he lost 114 pounds following gastric bypass surgery.)


Dina Lohan Is Upset with "Glee" for Mocking Lindsay Lohan:

LINDSAY LOHAN'S mom DINA is upset with "Glee" for mocking Lindsay on Tuesday's episode . . . and she's considering a LAWSUIT over it. --On the show, guest star GWYNETH PALTROW was playing a Spanish teacher, whose lesson included this comment: Quote, "Lindsay Lohan is totally crazy, right? How many times has Lindsay Lohan been to rehab? --"Five times! Five. Please get into groups and discuss how many times Lindsay Lohan has been in rehab." The comment was made in Spanish with English subtitles. (--You can watch a clip of that scene, here.) (--Actually, "Glee" misspelled Lindsay in one of the subtitles. They spelled her name "LINDSEY" with an E . . . but that isn't what has Dina riled up.) --Dina told GossipCop.com, quote, "Our lawyers are sending a letter to 'Glee'." She's apparently arguing that the show defamed Lindsay.


Details on the Post-Super Bowl Episode of "Glee":

"Entertainment Weekly" has some details on the "Glee" episode that will get this year's coveted post-Super Bowl timeslot. (--It's coveted because you could put a random repeat of "Wings" in there and have 50 million people watching it.) --There has been some talk that they might do a MICHAEL JACKSON or BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN "tribute" episode . . . but apparently that's not the case. Instead it'll be a regular "Glee" episode with a "sports theme." --That being said, the big song will be a mash-up of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and another song that hasn't been chosen yet. The cast will also perform songs by the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Antebellum, and Katy Perry. --The "sports theme" will involve a football championship game . . . and the cheerleading team's regionals competition. --Sounds pretty typical, right? Yes . . . --Except "Entertainment Weekly" adds that it will be, quote, "the most expensive [episode] in 'Glee' history . . . and likely one of television's priciest episodes ever." (???) (--Unfortunately, we have NO CLUE what that's all about.
(--For what it's worth, earlier this year, the "New York Post" reported that HBO blew $50 MILLION on the pilot episode of "Boardwalk Empire". So there's that.)


Pierce Brosnan Has a TV Show in the Works:

Former James Bond PIERCE BROSNAN is developing a new TV show. --It's a drama about an international private investigator who's "called in to help solve homicides, abductions, financial schemes and other crimes anywhere in the world." It doesn't have a title or a network yet. --Deadline.com reports that Pierce will serve as an executive producer . . . and will play a role on the show, but he won't be the main star. (--Pierce starred on the '80s detective show "Remington Steele". He played a former thief, who ended up working alongside private detective Laura Holt, who was played by Stephanie Zimbalist.)


Thursday TV Reminders: (--Check your local listings.)

--"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on ABC.

--"Bones" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Fox. (--Wayne Knight, who played Newman on "Seinfeld", guest stars as an eccentric candy mogul who becomes a murder suspect after human remains are found in the world's largest chocolate bar.)

--"The Office" . . . 9:00 to 9:30 P.M. on NBC. (--Dwight organizes a hay festival.)

--"Grey's Anatomy" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Derek and his fellow doctors cut loose to celebrate his clinical-trial grant, which leaves Meredith and Alex on their own to care for a 9-year-old patient with an overbearing mother.)

--"The Mentalist" . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on CBS. (--Simon Baker directs this episode involving a triple homicide.) --"Star Trek" fans will also recognize tonight's guests as Trip and Dr. Phlox from "Enterprise". They're playing a redneck cop and a psychic. If you need Trekkie trivia, the actors' names are Connor Trinneer and John Billingsley.)

--"Pawn Queens" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on TLC. (--A new series about the owners of a Chicago pawn shop that caters to women.)


Bret Michaels Told His Fans That He's Touring with Motley Crue . . . But Tommy Lee Says It's Not Happening:

BRET MICHAELS is apparently trying to coerce MOTLEY CRUE into touring with POISON . . . by pretending that it's already happening. --At a recent show in Ontario, Canada, Bret announced to the crowd that he'd be returning next year when the Poison / Motley Crue tour rolled through town. That's awesome . . . except that it's not happening. --When fans asked Crue drummer TOMMY LEE about it on Twitter, he simply responded, quote, "NO!" . . . and Motley Crue's management added that Bret is just, quote, "trying to will it" into happening. --Bret later admitted that he just made it up. (???) --He told "People" magazine, quote, "[It's] simply a pipe dream. [It] would be an incredible night of rock for the fans. […] Oh well, you can't blame me for trying to put together what I thought would be a great tour for the fans." --Oddly enough, Motley Crue is touring next year . . . and since it's their 30th anniversary tour, they're allowing fans to vote for bands they'd also like to see on the tour. (--They say it's happening at Motley.com, but we couldn't find it.) --Crue's management said, quote, "Motley will listen to the fans, not to guys trying to book a tour through the media." (--It's unclear if they'd still "listen to the fans" if they voted to have Poison on the tour.) --In another strange coincidence, Poison will also be celebrating an anniversary next year. It'll be their 25th.


The Girl Who Sang "Justin Bieber's Girlfriend" Isn't Sure If She Wants to Be Justin Bieber's Girlfriend: (???)

We called it: 14-year-old Michaela Wallace . . . the girl who released a video of herself singing a catchy song called "Justin Bieber's Girlfriend" . . . either wanted to be Justin's girlfriend, or she was merely trying to capitalize on his fame. --And as it turns out, it was more of the latter. Popeater.com asked Michaela if she wanted to be Justin's girlfriend, and she said, quote, "Maybe, but it would be really crazy with everything he has going on and all those girls chasing after him." --Then she added, quote, "Being a singer has always been a big dream of mine. I'll keep writing and recording more music. […] I can't wait to see what happens next." (--Well played, Michaela.)


Taylor Swift Saves Perfumes and Colognes That Remind Her of Guys She Used to Date:

TAYLOR SWIFT doesn't just write about her past relationships . . . she continues to smell them. For real. She tells "Allure" magazine, quote, "Different smells bring different relationships to mind for me. --"I have always loved how fragrance can shape a memory, the way certain scents remind you of events and people that are imprinted in your thoughts." --But Taylor doesn't just rely on her memory. She says she used to keep a tray of perfume and cologne at her parents' house, so she could wear the scent of the guy she wanted to remember. --She explains, quote, "I'd put on Abercrombie 8 to remember when I was in ninth grade and had my first boyfriend, because he gave me that." --The downside to Taylor's, uh, quirk, is that certain scents also bring back some bad memories. She says, quote, "Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue is still a difficult one for me to smell."

SHOWBIZ EXTRAS


TONY DANZA interrupted a FUNERAL last Thursday. It was a service for his longtime friend, true crime author PHILIP CARLO. Tony felt the priest giving the eulogy was talking too much about God and religion, and not enough about Carlo. So he went right up to the priest and told him so.

http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/tony_danza_interrupts_the_priest_ZXvRKmLypPN21Z3huE1rvN



Families at a cinema in Revere, Massachusetts were expecting to see "Megamind" . . . but accidentally got the first few minutes of "Saw 3D" instead.

http://blog.moviefone.com/2010/11/16/saw-3d-screens-for-kids/



ANGELINA JOLIE'S first film as a director is still being bogged down by talk that the central love story is between a woman and the man who raped her. The movie was supposed to shoot for 10 days in Bosnia, but because of protests from women's groups, the shoot has been cut to three days. And Angelina herself will only make a brief appearance on the set.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/angelina-jolie-cuts-bosnia-shoot-46663



TOM SHADYAC is the director of "Ace Ventura", "The Nutty Professor", "Liar Liar", "Patch Adams", "Bruce Almighty" and "Evan Almighty". And he currently lives in a TRAILER PARK and gives away most of his money.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_big_picture/2010/11/tom-shadyac-life-begins-after-you-give-all-away-all-your-hollywood-possessions.html


NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF

Worst Bridesmaid Prank Ever? Bridesmaids Pushed a Bride into a Pool . . . But She Broke Her Neck and Became Paralyzed:

This might be one of the saddest stories we've ever seen . . . --Back in May, 25-year-old Rachelle Friedman of Virginia Beach, Virginia was a month away from getting married to her boyfriend of five years. So she and her friends were celebrating at her bachelorette party. --At the end of the night, they put on bathing suits and were joking around by a pool, when Rachelle's best friend pushed her in . . . at the shallow end. In a freak accident, Rachelle hit her head on the bottom. --She suffered a C6 spinal cord injury, leaving her completely paralyzed from the chest down. She can move her arms, but she still hasn't gotten back any feeling below her collarbone . . . not in her hands, feet, anywhere. --It gets worse. She and her boyfriend, Chris Chapman, had to call off the wedding. Because if they got married, their combined income would keep Rachelle from being able to qualify for Medicaid . . . which is paying Rachelle's huge medical bills. --Somehow, Rachelle says she's managing to stay positive . . . and she doesn't blame her friend for pushing her into the pool. --She says, quote, "I tell her all the time that I am at peace with what happened and she should be too." (ABC News)


The U.N. Decides One of the World's Most Significant Cultural Practices is . . . Oil Wrestling?

Look, I love watching two classy ladies WRESTLING IN HOT OIL as much as the next guy. Probably even more. But when I'm watching foxy oil wrestling, I NEVER think, "Now THIS is culture. JUST like going to a museum or the symphony." --Apparently when representatives from the U.N. see oil wrestling, that thought DOES cross their mind. --The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization . . . or UNESCO . . . just named 46 new practices to its list of "Intangible Cultural Heritage." They're all supposedly unique, proud traditions that show the best of what a culture has to offer. --And one of the 46 is . . . TURKISH OIL WRESTLING. --Now, of course this isn't QUITE the same as two women in their underwear at a redneck bar. Every year in Edirne, Turkey, trained and talented wrestlers compete in an oil wrestling festival that's steeped with traditions. But still . . . it's oil wrestling. --Other practices added to the list are more traditional, like French cuisine . . . Spanish Flamenco dancing . . . the Mediterranean diet of Spain, Greece, Italy, and Morocco . . . Persian rug weaving in Iran . . . and Chinese acupuncture. --No cultural practices from the U.S. were added to the list. In general, practices are only added if UNESCO believes they are fading and need safeguarding and preservation. There are 232 total practices on the list, and none are from the U.S. (UNESCO)

(--You can see the full list of 232 here . . .)
http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/index.php?lg=en&pg=00011


Black Friday is Starting Earlier This Year . . . Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, The Gap, and More Are Opening Well Before 5:00 A.M.:

Here's a GREAT excuse to eat Thanksgiving dinner with your family, then get the hell out before everyone starts pointing out each other's faults. Just say: "I'd love to stay, but I've GOT to get to Wal-Mart NOW to buy a $19 Blu-ray player." --Black Friday is starting earlier than ever this year . . . fewer and fewer retailers are waiting until 5:00 A.M. on the Friday after Thanksgiving to open their doors. --Wal-Mart has announced it will be starting its Black Friday sale at MIDNIGHT on Thanksgiving night. And they're not alone. Old Navy and The Gap are starting at midnight too. --Toys "R" Us is beating them by two hours . . . they'll open at 10:00 P.M. on Thanksgiving and start offering their deals. --Sears and Kmart are trying to get the jump on everyone . . . they'll be opening and offering their best sale offers at 6:00 A.M. on Thanksgiving morning. --For now, Target is still set to open at 4:00 A.M. on Black Friday, Best Buy is set to open at 5:00 A.M., and Costco isn't planning to join in until 9:00 A.M. --But there's a major price war going this holiday season, as these stores are desperately competing to grab your gift budget . . . however small it is in this economy. --So other stores could still respond and push up their Black Friday opening times, too. (Dayton Daily News)


Here Are Seven Things to Know about the New Airport Screening Process You'll Face This Holiday Season:

The TSA's new policies seem to have everyone kinda freaked out . . . body scanners, pat-downs, possible full frontal nudity. Here's what you should REALLY expect when you travel this holiday season.


#1.) If your airport has full-body scanners, you'll probably be scanned. So far, 68 U.S. airports have full-body scanners. They basically replace the metal detector you're used to walking through.


--Which means: If they've got scanners, you'll probably be scanned. (--You can see a list of the airports with scanners here. It's basically complete . . . and as you'll see, it has most of the major airports in the country . . .)


http://consumerist.com/2010/09/updated-list-of-full-body-scanners-at-airports.html


#2.) Can they see my junk when they scan me? Sort of. They'll get a fuzzy, gray-and-black look at the general outline of your body underneath your clothes.

--Your face will be blurred and the image is allegedly destroyed as soon as you're done. Some full body scans recently leaked, but those weren't from the TSA . . . they say they don't even have the ability to save the photos.

--Also, the image won't be broadcast to the entire security line . . . TSA officials in a back, private room will be examining it.


#3.) Can I refuse the screening? Yes, but if you do, you'll get a mandatory pat-down from a TSA officer of your gender. And it's a LEGIT pat-down . . . tops and sides of breasts, inner thighs, buttocks . . . those are all in play now.


#4.) Why do they have to touch me so intimately? This is all a reaction to the guy who tried to fly with a bomb in his underwear last Christmas.


#5.) How long do the pat-downs take? They take about two minutes. The body scanner takes about 30 seconds. But yes, prepare for longer lines while everyone gets used to the new procedures.


#6.) Do the scanners pose a radiation threat? No. You get somewhere between one-fiftieth and one-hundredth the radiation you'd get from a standard chest X-ray.


--A professor at Arizona State University says your odds of getting cancer from the scan are about one in 30 million . . . which, fittingly enough, are about the same odds that the plane you're on will get blown up by a terrorist.


#7.) If it's your lady time . . . uh . . . TSA will know. Here we go. The full body scans pick up everything under your clothes . . . including the various cotton-based products that women use during That Time.


--The TSA says their screeners are expected to use discretion . . . so hopefully they won't see a string that looks like a fuse and ask you to prove it's not dynamite.


(Time / Raw Story / MSNBC)


A Woman Calls In a Fake Bomb Threat on an Airplane . . . to Keep Her Daughter from Eloping:

You can get fined thousands of dollars these days just for standing up and walking around during the wrong time on an airplane. So imagine what kind of fine you'd get for THIS. --A 56-year-old woman in Yaroslavl, Russia called in a fake BOMB THREAT on an airplane yesterday . . . because her daughter was on the flight, about to ELOPE, and the mom wanted to stop the wedding. --The mother's name hasn't been released. --It gets even worse. When she called the Domodedovo Airport in Moscow to tell them about the fake bomb, she said her daughter on the plane was a SUICIDE BOMBER. --Airport officials stopped the plane and interrogated the daughter. Finally, when they figured out what was going on, she was cleared to fly and the plane took off. --The mother was arrested.(New York Daily News)


KFC is Awarding a $20,000 Scholarship to the High School Student Who Writes the Best . . . Tweet?

I remember back when trying to get college scholarships was a ton of work. You had to write SO MANY GOTT-DAMM essays just to get a few thousand bucks here and there. --Today's kids barely have to write a sentence. --Yesterday, KFC announced that they're going to be awarding a $20,000 college scholarship to the high school student who writes the best . . . TWEET. --$20,000 for 140 characters. That's life in 2010. --Companies that run contests like this on Twitter are doing it for the publicity. Unlike an essay that a kid would send to KFC, all of their Tweets are public, and all of the kids' Twitter friends and followers will see it. That's a ton of free marketing. --A KFC spokeswoman says the Tweets will be judged 40% on creativity, 30% on need, and 30% on drive. So see if your kid can figure out how to jam all that into 140 characters. (--Also, the Tweet will have to contain the tag #KFCScholar.) --If you take a quick look on Twitter, some kids are already entering the contest . . . but most of them just seem to be listing their high school activities or career goals. The winner will be announced on December 1st. (USA Today)
(--Check out the page here . . .)
http://twitter.com/#search?q=kfcscholar


You Know Who Has Gotten Richer During The Recession? The Members of Congress:

Hey, need something to be outraged about? While we've all lost our jobs and searched under the floor mats of the car to try to scrape together enough money for dinner, you know who's gotten richer? CONGRESS. --According to a watchdog group called the Center for Responsive Politics, between 2008 and 2009, the personal wealth of the members of Congress increased by more than 16%. --Also, 261 members of Congress . . . or more than half . . . are millionaires. About one in five are worth at least $10 MILLION, and eight are worth more than $100 MILLION. --To contrast this with regular Americans . . . between 2008 and 2009, the median household wealth in the U.S. dropped 3% to $50,221. Have a great day at work! (CNBC)


WORD OF THE DAY: MASTURDATING:

masturdating (verb) /mass turr day ting/ - going out by yourself to a place normally reserved for couples or groups. --Example: "I am going to the midnight opening of the new 'Harry Potter' alone tonight. What can I say, I love masturdating."



A Man in Wisconsin Shoots His TV and Gets into a 15-Hour Standoff with the Police . . . All Because He Hates Bristol Palin's Dancing?

At this point in the "Dancing with the Stars" season, yes, it's clear BRISTOL PALIN isn't going to end up as a professional dancer touring the world performing "Swan Lake". But is her dancing SO BAD that it makes you want to KILL YOURSELF? --For 66-year-old Steven Cowan of Town of Vermont, Wisconsin, the answer is a resounding YES. --On Monday night, Steven and his wife were at home watching "Dancing with the Stars". And after Bristol performed, Steven said he thought she was a bad dancer . . . and it made him FURIOUS. --So he grabbed one of his shotguns, SHOT THE TV, and then started threatening to kill himself . . . apparently feeling he was unable to live in a world where Bristol Palin could be allowed to dance so poorly on TV. Also, he'd been drinking. --Steven's wife called the police. They arrived at the house and tried to get Steven to come outside, but he wouldn't. His wife tried to round up his guns to keep them away from him, but he pointed one at her and told her to leave them alone. --Finally she ran out of the house. And after a FIFTEEN-HOUR STANDOFF, Steven calmed down, his suicidal impulses faded, and he surrendered to the police outside. --He was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and second-degree reckless endangerment. (CBS 3 - Madison)



Unfortunate Stereotype Story #1: A Woman Pulls a Knife on Her Husband . . . When He Wouldn't Help Her Fix Her Weave:

On Saturday, 51-year-old Kaukauna Y. Gethers Rudolph of Lynn, Massachusetts was working on her big project of the day: Taking out her old WEAVE, dying her gray hair black, and then putting in the NEW hair piece she'd just bought on sale. --In case you don't know . . .. weavin' ain't easy. It's why women usually go to professionals. And as Kaukauna was struggling with her weave removal, she reached out to her 48-year-old husband Kenny Rudolph for help. --He was a little drunk and not being particularly helpful. They argued. And the argument ended when Kaukauna grabbed a 15-INCH KITCHEN KNIFE and started threatening Kenny. He called the police. --When the cops got there, Kaukauna told them HER side of the story . . . She asked Kenny to cook her some food, and he was drunk and refused to do it. So she went to cook, and that's why she had the knife. --She says she NEVER would've asked him for help with her weave, quote, "Men do not know how to do a woman's hair. Would you trust your husband to do your hair?" --When a cop reached to take the knife away from Kaukauna, she tried to hide it by shoving it down her shorts. She was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. --Since the incident, she and Kenny have made up. And she's been wearing a wig . . . the new hair pieces that she'd bought for $3 each are still in their packages. (Boston Herald)


Unfortunate Stereotype Story #2: A Woman is Arrested for Assaulting Her Boyfriend with a Plate of Tamales:

As a rule of thumb, you REALLY shouldn't go around attacking people. But as an even MORE important rule of thumb . . . if you DO go around attacking people, try not to assault them AND simultaneously play up a stereotype like this. --30-year-old Adyan Sanchez of Bradenton, Florida was arrested over the weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend with . . . a PLATE OF TAMALES. --Apparently, Adyan and her boyfriend were arguing. She says he called her a "[rhymes with witch]" in front of their one-year-old son . . . and she wasn't going to let him get away with that. --So she picked up a plate of tamales and threw the entire thing at him. --When the cops got there, the boyfriend had tamale sauce all over his pants. --Adyan was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery. (The Smoking Gun)


A Four-Year-Old Calls 911 After His Mom Leaves Him Home Alone while She Goes Out for Beer:

On Sunday, a 911 operator in Deltona, Florida got a call from a four-year-old boy. Like a lot of four-year-olds, it wasn't always easy to get an answer out of him, but when the operator did, she was SHOCKED at his answers. --It turns out the kid's mother had left him home alone TWO HOURS earlier . . . and was still gone. He desperately wanted to talk to her but didn't know her number, so he called 911. --The call was traced and the police went to the house and found the boy, alone. Fortunately, he was okay. --And finally, three hours later . . . FIVE hours total after she'd left . . . his mom finally showed up. --She's 25-year-old Jocelyn Villot, and she told the police she'd gone to the doctor and then out to grab some BEER. She also claimed she'd left her son with his aunt . . . but the aunt told the police that wasn't true. --The cops tried to confirm her locations, but were only able to figure out that she went to a pharmacy around the corner from the house . . . where she tried to fill a prescription that didn't have a doctor's signature. --She was arrested and charged with child neglect without great harm. Her son was left in the care of some other family members. (Daytona Beach News-Journal)


STUPID NEWS EXTRAS

When he was 19, Mark Zuckerberg set up a Friendster profile that said he preferred Asian girls and hated books:

http://gawker.com/5691841/when-facebook-ceos-was-publicly-obsessed-with-asian-girls

http://profiles.friendster.com/user.php?uid=950378&sc=933



A boy was allowed to join a high school field hockey team . . . and he's absolutely crushing the competition:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/blog/prep_rally/post/Male-star-leads-field-hockey-team-Is-he-an-unfa?urn=highschool-285871



A paramedic revived an unconscious woman . . . and she punched him in the chest:

http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/punches-34943-unconscious-woman.html



A runner at state cross country championship stopped to help his collapsed opponent cross the finish line:

http://www.wkbw.com/news/local/Runner-Helps-Opponent-Across-Finish-Line-108431204.html



A British hairdresser's nose collapsed . . . because he's been breathing in the tiny pieces of his clients' hair for years, and it caused an infection:

http://www.stylelist.com/2010/10/14/hairdresser-nose-collapsed-breathing-hair/


NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY


#2.) Here's Every "Secret Word" from "Pee-wee's Playhouse":

If you're a PEE-WEE HERMAN fan, here's something to pleasure yourself to: Someone went through all the old episodes of "Pee-wee's Playhouse" and edited together every "Secret Word". (--Search for "Pee-wee Secret Word UGO.com.")
http://www.ugo.com/tv/every-pee-wee-herman-word-of-the-day

#3.) The JetBlue Flight Attendant Is a Rapper Now?

Remember STEVEN SLATER? He's the JetBlue flight attendant who quit his job in August by grabbing a beer, opening the emergency exit, and jumping down the big rubber slide. And now he's released his own RAP VIDEO. (???) --It's actually a promotional thing for a smart phone app called Line2 that lets you text with your friends in mid-air. The product sounds kind of cool, but the rap is just lame. (--Search for "Steven Slater rap.") (--WARNING: This video includes the B-word.)
http://www.tmz.com/2010/11/17/steven-slater-rap-video-jetblue-flight-attendant/


#4.) Someone Did a Hip-Hop Update of the "Alphabet Song":

A comedy group has updated the "Alphabet Song" and turned it into a hip-hop track . . . with profanity. (--Search for "Alphabet Song 2010 Fatawesome.") (--WARNING: This video includes the F-word.)
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1943735


#5.) Here's America's Biggest "Harry Potter" Nerd . . . I Mean Fan:

Moviefone.com is trying to find the biggest Harry Potter fan in America . . . and I'm pretty sure they did. Contestants had to submit a video explaining why they're the biggest fan, and one guy did his entire video AS Harry Potter. --He stayed in character while showing off all his memorabilia and explaining that he has so much Harry Potter clothing, he can wear a new outfit every day for three months straight.
--And as if that wasn't enough, he also has J.K. ROWLING'S signature tattooed on his forearm. (--Search for "world's biggest Harry Potter fan video.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0VlIjXj9NA
Six Holiday Marketing Tricks, and Why You Can't Resist Them:

Every November, all the stores roll out 'special' deals designed to make us spend as much as possible during the holidays . . . like the sheeple we are. Here's a list of six marketing tricks, and why you can't resist them . . .

#1.) A Limit of Five Per Person. Setting a limit increases the chances you'll buy at least one. And if you were already planning to buy one, it increases the chances you'll buy FIVE.


--It works because we're naturally competitive, and setting a limit makes us feel like what we're buying is in high demand. But you're really just buying five of something the store is trying to get rid of.


#2.) 23% Off Instead of 25%. Odd numbers like 23% or 47% suggest that whatever you're buying has already been marked down at least once before . . . even if that's not really the case.


--It's the same reason a real estate broker lists a property at $284,700 instead of $285,000. It makes potential buyers assume that the seller already came down in price.


#3.) Reminders That a Sale Is About to End. On the last day of a recent 25% off sale at Old Navy, they sent customers an email that said, "Last chance. Hurry before the discounts drop."


--That day, the traffic on OldNavy.com increased by more than 8%, and people stayed on the site for 6% longer than usual. That might not SOUND like a lot, but for a huge company like Old Navy, it's hundreds of thousands of dollars.


--The reason things like reminders and limited time offers work is because they play on your basic survival instinct to grab what's available before someone else does.


#4.) Warranties. The vast majority of people who buy them never end up using them, but companies know we're afraid to buy something expensive without some sort of insurance.


--That's why they'll offer you the two-year extended warranty, and not mention that the gadget you're buying already comes with a ONE-year warranty.


#5.) Advertising How Much You're Saving, Not How Much It Costs. Putting a sticker that says "$250 Off" on something that costs $500 makes people assume the item is actually worth $750.


--And the first thing that catches your attention is how much you'd be saving instead of how much you'd be spending.


#6.) Offering a Free Gift If You Spend Over a Certain Amount. Obviously, it makes you spend more, and the gift is usually something you'd never buy. But this one is hard for people to resist because it appeals to your inner child.


--Retailers know that buying gifts for other people makes you want to buy something for YOURSELF. And being able to say you got something for "free" eliminates all the guilt. (Smart Money)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (11-17-10)

PALIN PANDEMONIUM

DID SARAH PALIN'S 16-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER WILLOW USE GAY SLURS DURING A FACEBOOK WAR?

SARAH PALIN'S 16-year-old daughter Willow is accused of using GAY SLURS during an argument with a guy on Facebook. --And those slurs include the one that rhymes with the last name of the finest actor and standup comedian working today, BOB SAGET. --It happened Sunday night, during the premiere of the Palins' new reality show, "Sarah Palin's Alaska". --Some guy named "Tre", who went to school with some of the Palin kids, wrote a status update on his page that said, quote, "Sarah Palin's Alaska, is failing so hard right now." --To which BRISTOL PALIN replied, quote, "You're running your mouth just to talk (crap)." --That set off a little war between the Palins and some other people who were obviously goading them. --During the online brawl, Willow said to Tre, quote, "Haha your so gay. I have no idea who you are, but what I've seen pictures of, your disgusting . . . My sister had a kid and is still hot." --Then she added, quote, "Tre stfu. Your such a (--Rhymes with SAGET)." --Here's another nugget from Bristol . . . quote, "You'll be as successful as my baby daddy, And actually I do work my ass off. I've been a single mom for the last two years." (--There's more. You can read the posts here . . .)
http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_documents/1116_palin.pdf


BRISTOL PALIN AND THE SITUATION DID A POORLY-ACTED PSA FOR SAFE SEX:

BRISTOL PALIN and MIKE "THE SITUATION" SORRENTINO from "Jersey Shore" did a PSA for safe sex. A very poorly-acted PSA. --It was shot for the Candies Foundation, but it might as well be an advertisement for Magnum condoms.
(--Check it out here . . .)
http://www.usmagazine.com/healthylifestyle/news/the-situation-offers-bristol-palin-magnum-condoms-20101611
(--Bristol and The Situation are both contestants on "Dancing with the Stars". The Situation is long gone, but Bristol is in the finals, despite an obvious inability to dance and chronic low scores from the judges.)


HERE'S VIDEO OF OKSANA GRIGORIEVA SAYING SHE THOUGHT MEL GIBSON WOULD KILL HER:

OKSANA GRIGORIEVA appears on "Larry King Live" tonight. The interview was already filmed, and we have a preview clip in which Oksana explains why she started taping MEL GIBSON'S phone calls. --It's because she was afraid he was going to KILL her. --She said, quote, "I started taping it around 11:00 o'clock because I thought, 'I'm actually not going to live through the night.'" --She added, quote, "I wanted my mother to be able to prove that if I'm dead that this is who did it." --She also says she gave Mel another chance after the alleged assault in January because, quote, "He begged. He cried. He cried on his knees." --And here's one more thing that's pretty interesting: Oksana says NONE of Mel's insanity was fueled by alcohol. He never touched a drop while they were dating, except for one time when he was away. (--Here's the preview clip . . .)
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/11/video-oksana-grigorieva-says-mel-gibson-begged-cried-her-stay


IT'S ON!!! BETWEEN JANET JACKSON AND OPRAH WINFREY . . . ACCORDING TO THE "NATIONAL ENQUIRER", ANYWAY:

JANET JACKSON was NOT happy that OPRAH WINFREY put her brother MICHAEL'S kids on her show. And now IT'S ON!!! At least that's what the "National Enquirer" says. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Janet is furious. She thinks Oprah took advantage of Michael's children for TV ratings. Janet told her Michael would be heartsick that Oprah used his kids as pawns." --On the day the show was taped, Janet and Oprah had a nasty phone conversation, which ended with Janet screaming, quote, "Oprah, you make me sick!" --But Janet has a plan to get back at Oprah . . . by revealing some incriminating info she's learned from their mutual friend, TYLER PERRY. --The "source" says, quote, "Janet has let Oprah know that Tyler has been very candid about sharing Oprah's secrets with her . . . and Oprah's definitely got secrets. --"Janet is so outraged that she's not above getting back at Oprah by spreading those secrets."


PRINCE WILLIAM IS ENGAGED . . . AND HE GAVE HIS FIANCEE PRINCESS DIANA'S ENGAGEMENT RING:

For some reason, people all over the world are losing their minds over this: PRINCE WILLIAM is engaged. William is, of course, the son of PRINCE CHARLES and the late PRINCESS DIANA. --His bride-to-be is a girl named Kate Middleton. They've been dating on-and-off for eight years. They're both 28. --The wedding will take place either in the spring or summer of next year, and people are expecting an event to rival the size and pageantry of Charles and Diana's wedding back in 1981. --The ring William slipped on Kate's finger is an oval sapphire surrounded by diamonds. And if it looks familiar, that's because it's the ring Charles gave to Diana when he asked her to marry him. --When Diana died in 1997, William's younger brother HARRY took the ring. But he gave it to William for the occasion. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Harry was happy to give the ring to his brother. He loves William and thinks it's only right that one day the woman sitting next to the King will be wearing his mother's ring. That's the way Diana would have wanted it."


PINK ADMITS SHE'S PREGNANT:

In an interview airing today on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", PINK admits she's pregnant. She says, quote, "I'm eating for two these days." --She adds, quote, "I was just really nervous. I have had a miscarriage before, but if I was going to talk about it with anyone, it was going to be with you." --Pink tells Ellen the baby was definitely planned . . . quote, "I worked for it . . . It was not an 'Oops.'" --Pink and her husband, CAREY HART, don't know the gender yet, but she said, quote, "I'm terrified because [my doctor] thinks it's a girl! --"My mom has always wished me a daughter just like me. I'm terrified one of us will go to jail."


DON'T BELIEVE THE RUMORS JUST YET . . . TONY PARKER DID NOT FILE FOR DIVORCE FROM EVA LONGORIA ON MONDAY:

Yesterday, TMZ "reported" that TONY PARKER had filed for divorce Monday from EVA LONGORIA. It wasn't true. --Reps for both Tony and Eva say no papers were filed . . . and Tony's rep added that he doesn't even have a divorce lawyer. --HOWEVER . . . that doesn't mean there's not trouble in the marriage. --A so-called "source" told "People" magazine that Eva IS planning on filing for divorce. -Supposedly she has been, quote, "totally and completely blindsided by reports appearing this week of infidelity" by Tony. (--Despite all the misreporting and anonymous sourcing, we've still heard nothing official from Eva or Tony.)


ROSIE O'DONNELL IS CANCER-FREE:

ROSIE O'DONNELL is cancer free. She got the news yesterday that the lumps in her breasts are benign. --She made the announcement on her blog, not surprisingly. And she also gave a shout-out to the other women she met during her ordeal. --She said, quote, "i see the faces of the women in the waiting room / praying they too got good news today."


KANYE WEST WILL PERFORM ON NBC ON THANKSGIVING DAY:

KANYE WEST canceled his performance on NBC's "Today" show the day after Thanksgiving because he thought MATT LAUER screwed him during their interview last week. --But Kanye is still scheduled to perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade . . . which will be televised by NBC and co-hosted by . . . MATT LAUER.


DANIEL RADCLIFFE SAYS J.K. ROWLING WON'T WRITE ANY MORE "HARRY POTTER" BOOKS:

On "Oprah" last month, J.K. ROWLING hinted that she wouldn't necessarily be against writing more "Harry Potter" books in the future. But it sounds like she's had a change of heart. --DANIEL RADCLIFFE himself delivered the news on Monday night . . . on the red carpet of the U.S. premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" in New York City. --He said that Rowling sent him a text last week, pretty much letting him off the hook . . . quote, "Basically, it amounted to the fact that she felt I had been very good in this 'Harry Potter' film, and as a reward for that, she wasn't going to [write] any more." --He added, quote, "I'm sure she will be writing other books. But I can pretty much guarantee that Harry will not be a feature." --As for his feelings about being done with "Harry Potter", he said, quote, "It's sad, absolutely. But we're going out on a high note. --"To sustain this level of quality for 10 years is a very rare thing in a big franchise. I think it's us and 'Toy Story', to be honest. I think we've done amazingly. I'm thrilled."


CHECK OUT THE TRAILER FOR RYAN REYNOLDS' "GREEN LANTERN" MOVIE:

RYAN REYNOLDS hits movie screens next June as the "Green Lantern". Will he be the next superhero sensation, or are we looking at another dud along the lines of BEN AFFLECK'S "Daredevil"? --There's a new trailer online, so you can judge for yourself. (--Check it out . . .) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJABsJQCZHA


CHECK OUT THE "CARS 2" TRAILER:

"Cars 2" hits theaters next June . . . but the new trailer is online NOW. (--Check it out here . . .) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFTfAdauCOo


DID PBS CENSOR JOKES TINA FEY MADE ABOUT SARAH PALIN IN AN ACCEPTANCE SPEECH?

TINA FEY has received a lot of love for her spot-on impersonations of SARAH PALIN over the past few years . . . --But now PBS is being accused of censoring some sharp jabs she took at Palin during her acceptance speech for the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, when they aired the show Sunday night. --Tina kicked off her comments on Sarah by saying, quote, "I would be a liar and an idiot if I didn't thank Sarah Palin for helping get me here tonight. --"My partial resemblance and her crazy voice are the two luckiest things that have ever happened to me." That WAS included in the broadcast. But the following, more "controversial" commentary was NOT. --Tina continued, quote, "Politics aside, the success of Sarah Palin and women like her is good for all women . . . except, of course, those who will end up paying for their own rape kit and stuff. But for everybody else, it's a win-win. --"Unless you're a gay woman who wants to marry your partner of 20 years. Whatever. But for most women, the success of conservative women is good for all of us. Unless you believe in evolution. --"You know . . . actually, I take it back. The whole thing's a disaster." --So why didn't that appear in the broadcast? Well, there's a simple explanation . . . and it's the same reason Frank the Tank wasn't sure if he'd be able to make it to Bed, Bath and Beyond in "Old School" . . . Not enough time. --Executive producer Peter Kaminsky tells the "Washington Post", quote, "It was not a political decision. We had zero problems with anything she said. We took a lot out. We snipped from everyone." --He said the show was pre-taped, and ran 20 minutes over its scheduled 90-minute time slot. --But despite the apparently dire time constraints, this much LESS controversial part was left in: Tina said, quote, "I'm so proud to represent American humor, I am proud to be an American, and I am proud to make my home in the 'not real' America. --"And I am most proud that during trying times, like an orange [terror] alert, a bad economy or a contentious election that we as a nation retain our sense of humor." --Ironically, they also left in this: Tina said, quote, "I want to thank the great Robert Carlock, my friend and partner at '30 Rock' . . . I hope you really take my gratitude to heart in this moment, because we are probably gonna cut this part for the broadcast." --Anyway, PBS did leave ALL Tina's comments intact for the online version of her acceptance speech. (--You can watch the Sarah Palin lines that were omitted from the broadcast beginning at the 12:30-mark at this link . . .) http://video.pbs.org/video/1645426185
(--While it seems odd that . . . of all networks . . . PBS would be accused of censoring liberal comments, it does seem very convenient that the comments that were cut just happened to be the most "controversial" of anything she said.)


"GLEE" CASTING WILL NOW BECOME A REALITY SHOW COMPETITION:

Now that "Glee" has become a TV sensation, there are people who think that the show's CASTING SESSIONS could also become a big hit. And there was a chance that could happen . . . until they decided to air them on the Oxygen network --Here's the deal: --Oxygen is doing a show called "The Glee Project", in which contestants will compete for a guest-starring role on "Glee". It'll begin airing next June, so the guest spot would be for next season. --The winner will eventually appear in "multiple" episodes of "Glee". --Production will begin next month. Oxygen has announced that they will be holding casting calls in Chicago on December 18th and 19th . . . and in Dallas on January 8th and 9th. (--It's unclear whether or not more cities and dates will be added.) --They're looking for, quote, "talented young men and women with strong vocal, acting, dancing abilities and big personalities! Musical theater experience is a plus, but not required." You also have to be at least 18 years old. (--And it would probably benefit you to LOOK like you're 18 . . . or YOUNGER.) --For more information, hit up TheGleeProject.Oxygen.com or GleeCasting.com. (--You'd think that since "Glee" and "American Idol" are both Fox shows that they could kill two birds with one stone. I mean, just look at the incredible acting talent they were able to harness in "From Justin to Kelly".)



ABC IS DEVELOPING A "HULK" SERIES . . . AND IT COULD BE COOL:

ABC is working on a live-action "Hulk" series, and it could actually be cool. --That's because the development is being overseen by GUILLERMO DEL TORO . . . the guy behind "Pan's Labyrinth" and "Hellboy" . . . along with "Battlestar Galactica" executive producer David Eick. --Unlike the recent "Hulk" movies, the monster won't be entirely computer imaging. Instead, it'll be created using a combination of prosthetics, puppetry, and computer effects. Word has it that ABC is hoping to have it ready for the Fall of 2012. (--The upcoming "Avengers" movie, which also features The Hulk, is scheduled to hit theaters the summer before that.)


MAYIM BIALIK IS NOW A REGULAR ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY":

"Blossom" minx MAYIM BIALIK has been promoted from a guest to a series regular on "The Big Bang Theory". --She might not be in every episode, but she will remain a recurring character on the show throughout the rest of the current season, at least. (--In my opinionation, this rules!) (???)


"SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL" BEAT "DANCING WITH THE STARS":

"Sunday Night Football" is back on top of the TV ratings. It beat "Dancing with the Stars" by a little over one million viewers. 21 million people tuned in to watch TOM BRADY'S Patriots take down BEN ROETHLISBERGER and the Steelers. --Meanwhile, the CMA Awards didn't do too bad either. They came in at #7 with 16.5 million viewers. Here's a quick look at all of last week's


TV REMINDERS

WEDNESDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listings.)

--"Human Target" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Fox. (--The show picks up some eye candy as Janet Montgomery from "Entourage" and an Indian minx named Indira Varma join the cast.)

--"Better With You" . . . 8:30 to 9:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Reba McEntire guest stars as Mia's high-maintenance wedding planner. Mia's played by JoAnna Garcia, who was Reba's TV daughter Cheyenne on "Reba".)

--"Law & Order: SVU" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on NBC. (--Christine Lahti returns as A.D.A. Sonya Paxton to prosecute a rape case.)

--"25 Years of Sexy: People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive!" . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Kim Kardashian hosts a look at 25 years of "People Magazine's" "Sexiest Man Alive" issue before revealing the 2010 honoree.)

--"Finding Hulk Hogan" . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on A&E. (--A one-hour special in which Hulk Hogan tells his side of the story regarding his divorce and his son Nick's car accident that ruined another kid's life.)

--"South Park" [14th Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 10:30 P.M. on Comedy Central. (--Stan's life is in turmoil both at home and in school while Randy's obsession with the "Food Network" forces Sharon to explore new interests.)

--"Top Chef Just Desserts" [1st Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on Bravo.

--"What's Eating You" [1st Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on E!

--"Ugly Americans" [1st Season Finale] . . . 10:30 to 11:00 P.M. on Comedy Central.


THE BEATLES ARE ON ITUNES . . . FINALLY:

iTunes has FINALLY landed THE BEATLES. --Yesterday . . . after YEARS of dead-end rumors and speculation . . . Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced that the Beatles were finally ending their digital holdout. --All 13 of the Beatles' re-mastered studio albums are now available on iTunes . . . along with compilations and anthologies. Complete albums are being sold for $12.99, individual tracks cost $1.29 each, and the double albums will run you $19.99. --For now, it seems like Apple has the EXCLUSIVE digital rights to the catalog. There's no indication that the Beatles will pursue deals with other online retailers. --All four members of the Beatles had to sign off on the iTunes deal: PAUL MCCARTNEY, RINGO STARR and the estates of GEORGE HARRISON and JOHN LENNON. --Paul released this statement: Quote, "We're really excited to bring the Beatles' music to iTunes. It's fantastic to see the songs we originally released on vinyl receive as much love in the digital world as they did the first time around." --Meanwhile, Ringo is just relieved to not be bothered about it again. --He says, quote, "I'm particularly glad to no longer be asked when the Beatles are coming to iTunes. At last, if you want it . . . you can get it now . . . The Beatles from Liverpool to now! Peace and Love, Ringo." --Within hours of being unleashed, the Beatles were climbing up iTunes' album and singles charts. Five albums . . . including "The White Album" and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" . . . cracked the Top 20. --And "Here Comes the Sun", "Let It Be" and "Blackbird" were among the six Beatles singles that had infiltrated iTunes' Top 100 individual downloads. --Just to be clear, the Beatles may have been the most prominent iTunes holdout . . . but they weren't the last. The remaining holdouts include: AC/DC, Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Bob Seger, Def Leppard and Tool. --Most of these artists are refusing iTunes either because they're unhappy with the royalties they'd receive . . . or they don't want their tracks sold individually online. (--You can check out a rundown of these artists' positions on iTunes, here.)


METALLICA'S KIRK HAMMETT ACCIDENTALLY KNOCKED A CHILD OFF THE STAGE DURING A SHOW IN AUSTRALIA:

METALLICA guitarist KIRK HAMMETT accidentally KNOCKED a small child off the stage during a gig in Australia last week. --Kirk was kicking giant balloons off the stage during the last song, and didn't realize a small kid was standing behind one of them on some stairs near the edge of the stage. --When he kicked the balloon, it DRILLED the kid in the head and knocked him down the stairs. (--Amazingly, there's a pretty clear video of Kirk's inadvertent child-punting. The child is standing on the edge of the stage in the middle of the frame.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSfUrAATiWA
(--And here's another, longer video, from a different angle. It shows the kid being taken backstage by a roadie after being knocked off the stage . . .)
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=bf3_1289830325
--At first, the child was believed to be the son of singer JAMES HETFIELD, but Blabbermouth.net says that's not true. They say the kid is the daughter of one of the band's managers. --Regardless, the child was NOT hurt. Thankfully.


AKON DISAGREES WITH WILL.I.AM'S CLAIM THAT THE NEW MICHAEL JACKSON ALBUM IS "DISRESPECTFUL":

WILL.I.AM recently spoke out against the upcoming MICHAEL JACKSON album "Michael" . . . saying that it was, quote, "disrespectful" to put it out, because Michael isn't around to put his finishing touches on it. --But AKON doesn't agree. --He says, quote, "I don't see anything disrespectful about it, [Michael's] people [are] taking care of it . . . these records would have come out if [Michael] was alive or dead so I think this actually helps to keep his legacy alive. --"I honestly disagree with that." (--You can watch a paparazzi video of Akon's comments, here.) --Of course, Akon DOES have a stake in this. He's on the disc, singing a duet with Michael on "Hold My Hand", which is streaming on MichaelJackson.com.


NEIL YOUNG'S ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY CAR IGNITED A FIRE THAT CAUSED OVER $1 MILLION IN DAMAGE:

Hybrid cars are better for you AND the environment . . . that is, as long as you can keep them from spontaneously combusting. -NEIL YOUNG recently converted a gas-sucking 1959 Lincoln Continental convertible into a hybrid vehicle that ran on batteries and a biodiesel-powered generator. (--The conversion was tracked on the website LincVolt.com . . . and the car inspired Neil's album "Fork in the Road", which was released last summer.) --Well, the car ignited a fire in the storage warehouse where it was being kept. Firefighters were able to save most of what was in the warehouse, but the LincVolt suffered some serious damage. --Neil said that he's still trying to determine how the fire began, but he thinks it may have started in an untested part of the car's charging system. --The fire caused over $1 MILLION in damage.


A T.I. TRACK FEATURING EMINEM HAS LEAKED ONLINE:

A new T.I. track called "All She Wrote" has leaked online. It features EMINEM . . . and will be included on T.I.'s "No Mercy" disc, which drops on December 7th. --The track features the hook: Quote, "I don't really care what you call me, just as long as you don't call me broke / I bet they knew as soon as they saw me, good night it's over with that's all she wrote . . . --"Streets like cold Chicago, ain't nothing new, I seen it all before / But still I ball like no tomorrow, good night it's over with that's all she wrote." (--You can listen to "All She Wrote" at the link below. ***WARNING***: This version is loaded with UNCENSORED PROFANITY, including F-words, N-words and B-words . . ..) http://nahright.com/news/2010/11/16/t-i-ft-eminem-all-she-wrote/


IS LADY ANTEBELLUM'S "NEED YOU NOW" A "LAZY RIPOFF" OF THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT SONG "EYE IN THE SKY"?

LADY ANTEBELLUM'S "Need You Now" is one of the biggest crossover smashes of the year. It's certainly the band's career song at this point. But there's a problem. --Some people think it sounds eerily similar to a different crossover hit from back in the '80s . . . a song called "Eye in the Sky", by THE ALAN PARSON'S PROJECT. --An "Executive Personal Assistant to Alan Parsons" sent a letter to "Nashville Scene" saying that "hundreds of Alan Parson's fans" . . . yes, he has them . . . are saying "Need You Now" is a LAZY RIPOFF of "Eye In The Sky". --I take that to mean Lady Antebellum didn't actively rip the song off . . . but when the "familiar" melody came into their heads, they went with it, instead of digging deeper for something more original. --Somebody put together a mashup of the two songs, and they blend seamlessly together. (--You can check it out here and decide for yourself . . .)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS1z2inwJ2o
(--As a Lady Antebellum fan I can't take this too seriously. But as a long-suffering Alan Parsons fan I'm appalled that anyone would claim there's even a remote similarity to the MUSICAL MASTERPIECE that is "Eye in the Sky".) --By the way . . . there's no talk of a lawsuit yet . . . and as of last night, there was no comment from Lady Antebellum.


WEDNESDAY'S SHOWBIZ QUICK HITS

TONI BRAXTON revealed yesterday that she's suffering from lupus, in addition to the chronic heart ailment that's been giving her problems over the years.

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b211694_toni_braxton_reveals_life-threatening.html



"GQ" magazine has unveiled its Men of the Year. They are: JEFF BRIDGES, STEPHEN COLBERT, JAMES FRANCO, DRAKE and . . . SCARLETT JOHANSSON. (???) They named her the "Babe of the Year".

http://www.gq.com/entertainment/men-of-the-year/2010/men-of-the-year-issue-covers-portfolio-franco-bridges-colbert-scarlett-johansson#slide=1



ADAM LAMBERT'S "Acoustic Live!" album comes out December 6th.

http://www.billboard.com/news#/news/adam-lambert-reveals-acoustic-ep-cover-release-1004126904.story



KID ROCK kicks off a U.S. tour at Ford Field in Detroit on January 15th.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1652440/20101116/kid_rock.jhtml



NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF

NEW RESEARCH SAYS THERE ARE FIVE STYLES OF FLIRTING . . . WHICH ONE DO YOU USE?

Jeffrey Hall is an assistant professor of communications at the University of Kansas, and he just released a study on FLIRTING. Yes, people actually study things like that. --And according to Hall, after surveying more than 5,100 people, the way men and women flirt falls into five very clear categories:

#1.) PHYSICAL. With this style, you flirt by showing sexual interest in the person . . . either with what you say, or by making lots of physical contact. When it works, it mostly leads to quick relationships with lots of sexual chemistry.


#2.) TRADITIONAL. Here, the man makes the first move and the woman plays it passive and coy. It's most common with SHY people, and usually they've known each other for a while before this type of flirting starts.


#3.) POLITE. This focuses on proper manners and NEVER saying sexual stuff. Which rarely happens when someone approaches a stranger. It usually happens when you're set-up with co-workers or friends. And it usually leads to long-term relationships.


#4.) SINCERE. In this style, you try to create emotional connections and communicate genuine interest by having meaningful conversations and opening up. Women say they like this style the best, and it leads to meaningful relationships.


#5.) PLAYFUL. This involves making a lot of jokes . . . some of which are directed at the person you're flirting with. Mostly, people who do this are trying to enhance their own self-esteem . . . and their relationships are shorter and less meaningful.


--Hall also put together a quiz online where you can figure out how much you use each of these five flirting styles. It's available at http://connect.ku.edu/tests/flirt/. (KU)


WEBSITE OF THE DAY: CAN YOU DO BETTER THAN THE PERSON YOU'RE DATING?

We've got a website to tell you about today that will FINALLY answer the question everyone faces when they're dating: Can I do better? Am I currently exploring the loins of someone who's WAY TOO UGLY for me? You get the idea. --The site is called CanDoBetter.com. You upload your photo and the photo of the person you're dating, and then random strangers vote on which one of you can do better . . . or if you're a perfect match. (--Check out the site here . . .) http://www.candobetter.com


WORD OF THE DAY: SUBPRIME RIB:

Subprime rib: Meaning "a low quality cut of beef . . . as opposed to prime rib." --Here's an example: "I got the steak and eggs for breakfast at Denny's. The eggs were pretty good, but they really serve up that subprime rib."


MEN ARE THREE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO COOK IN THE NUDE THAN WOMEN:

I'm not sure why anyone would want to COOK NUDE. Not only are you putting your genitalia in dangerous proximity to scalding hot liquid and metal . . . it's just nasty. --But apparently people still do it. A LOT. And men are FAR more likely to do it than women.

--According to a new survey, 12% of men, or about one in eight, say they cook nude.

--Only 4% of women, or one out of 25, say they cook naked.

--That means men are THREE TIMES more likely to cook naked than women.

--The most popular thing to wear when you're NOT cooking nude is warm-up or sweatpants . . . 46% of men and 60% of women say that's their favorite cooking outfit.

--For what it's worth, JAMIE OLIVER . . . who became famous for calling himself the Naked Chef . . . says he stopped cooking in the nude a long time ago, quote, "because it will end in tears." (Express.co.uk)



A MAN ESCAPES FROM HIS HOUSE WHEN IT CATCHES ON FIRE . . . BUT RUNS BACK INSIDE TO GRAB SOME PANTS:

Americans are FAR more concerned with being NUDE IN PUBLIC than people in most other countries. Which is fine, I suppose . . . except for times like this when it puts our LIVES in danger. --A man in Portland, Oregon was showering on Tuesday morning when he heard his smoke alarm going off. --It turned out his house was on FIRE, so he immediately sprinted outside. But once he got out, he realized he was NAKED . . . that's what happens when you run out of the shower . . . and he got hit with a blast of modesty. --So he went next door, asked a neighbor to call 911 . . . then ran BACK into his BURNING HOUSE, through the flames, to grab himself some pants. --Thankfully, he got in and out quickly and without getting burned or inhaling smoke. Firefighters were able to put the fire out in about an hour, and there's no word on how much damage it caused.--Paul Corah is one of the firefighters who was on the scene. He says that even though Paul turned out okay, quote, "Never return to a burning building. It's better to be embarrassed than burned." (FOX 12 - Portland)


A WOMAN ON THE TOILET GETS ROBBED BY A MEDIOCRE CRIMINAL IN A CLOWN MASK:

Breaking into someone's home is bad. But breaking into someone's home . . . and then breaking in on them when they're sitting on the can? Downright unforgiveable. --Around 2:00 A.M. on Saturday, 70-year-old Jacqueline Cutright of Akron, Ohio was in her bathroom, on the toilet . . . taking care of business. --Suddenly the bathroom door swung open . . . and Jacqueline found herself face-to-face with a man in a CLOWN MASK holding a KNIFE. --And Jacqueline responded to the knife-wielding clown interrupting her on the toilet the only way you can . . . by making a joke. --She told him, quote, "Boy, did you break into the wrong house, a poor person lives here." --The clown demanded her money and drugs but Jacqueline wasn't lying about the poor thing. He ended up taking $28 from her purse and about $1,000 worth of costume jewelry. Then he stole her 1991 Ford Escort and drove off. --As the cops arrived, they saw the clown FLIP the car twice and then crawl out of the window. --They pulled off his mask, Scooby Doo style, and revealed he was . . . some random 22-year-old drug addict named Cory Buckley. --He's been charged with robbery with a deadly weapon, burglary with a deadly weapon, kidnapping, and theft. --As for Jacqueline, she's wondering if she could've fought him off. Quote, "I thought about doing some ninja stuff to him but I thought, 'No, he's faster than I am,' so I more or less just sat there on the lid." (FOX 8 - Cleveland)


10% OF CHILD BEAUTY PAGEANT CONTESTANTS ARE NOW BOYS?

This statistic CAN'T be right. According to a report on ABC News, right now, about 10% of the children competing in beauty pageants are MALE. That's right. One out of 10 child beauty pageant contestants is a BOY. --That's DOUBLE the amount of boys who were competing in pageants five years ago. --Which brings us to WHY a boy would enter a beauty pageant: Are his parents pushing him because they wish they had girls? Is he going to come out as gay or transgender when he's older? Who knows. Maybe it's sort of like male models. --Ken Corbett is a psychoanalyst who specializes in gender issues. And he says that pageants just appeal to some boys . . . and it's not necessarily them sending any deeper issue about questioning their gender or sexuality. --Quote, "Some children just like to experiment. We don't want to jump to assumptions about any child." --Zander Miller is a six-year-old boy from Missouri who competes in beauty pageants against girls. He says he does it because, quote, "They're fun, and you get to win a bunch of trophies and crowns." (ABC News) (--Here's the news report on "Pageant Boys" . . .) http://soc.li/gwuG2QQ


A PHOTOGRAPHY PROFESSOR IS HAVING A CAMERA IMPLANTED IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD FOR A YEAR:

We're getting closer and closer to the day when there's ALWAYS a camera pointed on you . . . and freaky experiments like this aren't helping the cause. --Waffa Bilal is an assistant professor of photography at New York University. And he's decided to have a camera IMPLANTED IN HIS HEAD. --Waffa will have the camera surgically placed in the back of his head. And for a full year, it will take one picture every 60 seconds. --The camera is about the size of your thumbnail, and it's going to be implanted in his head using something that resembles a large piercing. --Waffa is calling it an ART PROJECT, called "The Third 'I'". He says it's, quote, "a comment on the inaccessibility of time, and the inability to capture memory and experience." --The higher-ups at NYU weren't thrilled when they found out about his plan . . . he DOES work for them, after all, and the camera will clearly be capturing their students, faculty and staff . . . not necessarily with permission. --Waffa and the NYU administration eventually reached an agreement that he'd put a lens cap on the camera when he's teaching on NYU property. (Wall Street Journal)


A MAN CALLS THE POLICE TO REPORT A SUSPICIOUS BOX ON HIS PORCH . . . WHICH TURNS OUT TO BE A PACKAGE HE ORDERED FROM AMAZON:

This is one of those police blotter stories from a small town newspaper that we're all going to miss when newspapers are gone. --It's from the "Hudson Hub Times", which covers Portage County, Ohio. And according to their police blotter, earlier this month, the police got a call from a man who wanted to report a suspicious package on his front porch. --He said he'd seen a stranger leave the package on the porch, and now he was worried. --An officer headed out to his home, looked at the package . . . and noticed an Amazon.com logo clearly printed on the side of the box. --He asked the man if he'd recently ordered anything from Amazon, and the guy responded, quote, "Why yes, I did." --The cop told him that his package from Amazon had arrived, and the guy thanked him and told him he was now comfortable opening the box. (Hudson Hub Times)


A ROBBER IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER TRIPPING OVER AND STABBING HIMSELF WITH HIS OWN KNIFE:

Well, this idiot REALLY had it coming. --On Monday, an unidentified man in his early 20s went into a convenience store in Ottawa, Canada . . . pulled out a medium-sized kitchen knife . . . and demanded money. --The owner of the store emptied the contents of the cash register into the guy's bag. Then the robber took off running. --BUT . . . on his way out of the store, he tripped . . . and fell onto HIS OWN KNIFE. Doctors say it nicked one of his LUNGS. -The robber still tried to get away, and dragged his bleeding body down the street. He made it to a friend's house almost a mile away . . . leaving a trail of blood behind. --The cops followed the blood trail and caught up with him, and he was rushed to the hospital. --He's still hospitalized, in critical condition. (Toronto Sun)


WEDNESDAY'S QUICK HITS

Introducing the 'T-Box' . . . a plastic box that sticks to the side of the toilet and holds tampons. That way, ladies don't have to do "the waddle" to find their stash. You can email the inventor, Molly Watson, at mollygirl@suddenlink.net:

www.tboxgirl.com



Refugees from a volcano in Indonesia have been living in a large tent for weeks. They have food and water, but they've requested a separate "love chamber" to take care of 'other' needs:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101116/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_indonesia_volcano



A new study says overweight people are better at smelling food:

http://gawker.com/5690996/overweight-people-better-at-smelling-food



Google saves lives! A guy saw a photo of himself on Google Street View, and was so ashamed by his appearance that he lost 100 pounds:

http://gizmodo.com/5690838/shameful-google-street-view-photo-prompts-man-to-lose-100-pounds



Kissing and other 'intimate contact' can cause severe allergic reactions in people with egg, dairy, and nut allergies:

http://www.aolhealth.com/2010/11/15/bad-romance-kissing-can-cause-severe-allergic-reactions/?icid=maingmain53link525623



Does your kid have a ton of Silly Bandz? This Christmas, get them a 'Silly Stand' to help organize them all:

http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/15/why-didnt-i-think-of-that-the-silly-stand-for-silly-bandz/?icid=maingmain53link625623



A prison gave a check to a newly released inmate to help him transition into the real world . . . so he took the account number and wrote thousands of dollars in bad checks:

http://www.koat.com/r-video/25803910/detail.html



11- to 14-year-old kids who hate school are twice as likely to have sex:

http://www.y100.com/cc-common/seasonal/health/sub.html?feed=104679&article=7841508



A 3-year-old girl complained to a daycare worker that her shoe was tight. So the teacher looked inside and found 17 baggies of crack:

http://bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1296654


NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY


#1.) A FIGHT BROKE OUT AT A DENNY'S ON HALLOWEEN:

Two groups of teenage girls in Oakland, California got into a MASSIVE fight at a Denny's on Halloween, and ended up trashing the place. They threw plates, chairs, and just about everything else they could find.
(--Search for "Denny's Oakland Halloween fight video.")
(--WARNING: This video includes the F-word.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnWlTyZLQhQ


#3.) A BULL JUMPED INTO THE STANDS AT A BULLFIGHT IN MEXICO CITY:

A half-ton bull jumped into the stands during a bullfight in Mexico City on Sunday. Amazingly, no spectators were injured, and the bull returned to the ring . . . where it was promptly killed. (--Search for "Mexico City bull jumped in stands.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjPrimdrM94



#4.) WHY DOES KE$HA HAVE A DOLLAR SIGN IN HER NAME?

KE$HA did a stupid new video for FunnyOrDie.com where she explains why her name has a dollar sign in it. --The whole thing is a joke, but she says it's because she had a birthday party at a pizza place when she was a kid, and they put her name on the sign out front . . . but didn't have the letter "S". (--Search for "Kesha FunnyOrDie.com") (--WARNING: This video includes the F-word.)
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/f6f8af76f6/ke-ha-the-story-of-the


#5.) HERE'S A GOOD EXAMPLE OF HOW MUCH CATS LOVE BOXES:

Someone posted a video on YouTube of their cat trying to fit into progressively smaller and smaller boxes. It starts with a box that's already WAY too small, and the best part is when it tries to jump into a tall, thin one for that's meant to hold magazines.
(--Search for "small boxes and Maru." It tries to jump into the tall skinny box at 2:16.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XID_W4neJo


#6.) DO YOU LIKE YOUR CELL PHONE RARE OR WELL-DONE?

Here's something pointless but fun: A company that makes disposable grills is getting cheap publicity because they put an iPhone 4, an Android, and a Windows Phone on a flaming grill to see which one would survive the longest. --The Windows Phone lasted the longest, but I'm not sure the test was all that scientific.
(--Search for "EZGrill what grills faster.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm0AkFUYpLQ


CHECK OUT EIGHT THINGS YOUR BRAIN IS GOOD AT . . . AND THE TIMES DURING THE DAY WHEN YOU SHOULD DO THEM:

Because of your body's internal clock, your hormone levels fluctuate throughout the day. Which means your brain can be great at one thing early in the day . . . like problem solving . . . but bad at it later. --So here's a list from the magazine "Prevention" of the best ways to use your brain, depending on what time of day it is . . .


BETWEEN 7 A.M. AND 9 A.M. IS A GOOD TIME FOR BONDING. Early in the morning, men and women both have high levels of the "love hormone" oxytocin
(--pronounced oxih-TOE-sin).


--So let me just repeat that: Right after you wake up is a good time to "BOND" with your significant other. You're welcome, guys.


BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 11 A.M. IS THE BEST TIME FOR CREATIVITY. It's true for people in their 20's, 30's, and 40's, but it's especially true if you're older. Once you hit your 50's and 60's, you're much more alert in the morning than at night.


--And mid-morning is a good time for creativity because it's when you have moderate levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which helps you focus.


BETWEEN 11 A.M. AND 2 P.M. IS THE BEST TIME TO GET WORK DONE. Research shows it's when we're most capable of doing several tasks back-to-back without screwing them up.


BETWEEN 2 P.M. AND 3 P.M. IS THE BEST TIME TO TAKE A BREAK. Your body has to digest lunch, so it draws blood away from your brain and redirects it to your stomach. That's one reason you always feel sluggish after a big meal.


--But when you're at work and you CAN'T take a break, drinking a glass of water and walking around for a few minutes can help. Both will get blood moving back to your brain and wake you up.


BETWEEN 3 P.M. AND 6 P.M. IS THE BEST TIME TO COLLABORATE. It's because your brain isn't as sharp as it was in the morning, but you're a little more easygoing because your body is producing less cortisol.


--And it's also a good time to work out. Studies show that early evening is when your grip strength, dexterity, and other physical skills are at their strongest. But working out any later can interfere with your sleep.


BETWEEN 6 P.M. AND 8 P.M. IS THE BEST TIME TO SOCIALIZE OR RUN ERRANDS. It's when your production of the sleep hormone melatonin is at an all-day low, which means you should still have plenty of energy left.


BETWEEN 8 P.M. AND 10 P.M. IS THE BEST TIME TO RELAX. It's when your body starts to naturally get ready for sleep, and your melatonin levels start to shoot up, while your serotonin levels start to fade.


AND FROM 10 P.M. ON IS THE BEST TIME FOR SLEEP. But again, this is for an "average" person. And if you start working the graveyard shift, your body naturally adjusts. The important thing is to always get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep.

(Prevention)