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03.10.10: TODAY IS...

-Learn What Your Name Means Day. This will help.
-Telephone Day celebrating this day in 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell made the first successful phone call to his assistant: "Mr. Watson, come here!" Little known fact: Bell and Watson then spent the entire night prank calling each other.

POP QUIZ: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" debuted on the WB network on this day in 1997... starring who?

Answer: Sarah Michelle Gellar!

IN SEARCH OF

What folks are Googlin' this morning

colleen larose" - The threat of terrorism is alive and being organized between our borders. We learned yesterday of a woman named Collen LaRose, a 46-year old from Pennsylvania who helped recruit a network for suicide attacks in Europe and Asia. She used email and YouTube videos, according to an indictment unsealed yesterday. The woman, who referred to herself as "Jihad Jane," even bragged that she could travel anywhere and kill for the cause. One email stated that was "an honour & great pleasure to die or kill for" jihad. Authorities say this is yet another example of how radicals are turning to homegrown U.S. citizens to carry out their plots. So, what is that quiet neighbor of YOURS up to? Hmmmm?



"willie davis" - Baseball great Willie Davis was found dead in his Burbank home yesterday. He was 69 and police don't suspect foul play. He's been called one of the most talented players to ever wear a Dodger uniform playing 14 seasons in Los Angeles.



andrew kwasnieski - Also dead - Adrew (Randy) Kwasniewski, who ran the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. He was found dead by his wife outside their Vegas home. Police are investigating and seem to think it was suicide by gun.

"amber hanley" - A 21-year old college student says she was hit on NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger the same night he was accused of assault by another girl. Amber Hanley wanted her picture taken with the Steeler at a Georgia bar over the weekend, and he was happy to oblige. In fact, he wanted more from her, but she turned him down. She says she received a rude tongue lashing from Big Ben. Classy. Police are now investigating an accusation of sexual assault made by another student. Ben denies it. But Roethlisberger is also facing a 2009 lawsuit by a woman who claims he raped her at a Lake Taho hotel. Are accusations like this part of being a rich single man, or is he just not a good dude? Check out this picture from 2006. Nice, Ben.

PHONE BUZZ

Light 'em up!


Finish the sentence: "I swear I didn't know I was pregnant until ____"
A 32-year old woman from Kentucky gave birth to a baby she had no idea was inside her. When did she notice? When he appeared on the laundry room floor. Kelly Bottom had the baby by herself - cut the umbilical cord - then picked her son up from school - stopped by to show her mom what happened - and then drove to the hospital. Brian Keith Sims is healthy and weighs 6lbs, 15oz this morning.
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What are you doing now that you never imagined you would do three years ago?
Are you an "extreme couponer?" It's the new extreme-sport that involves searching all over the internet and newspaper for coupons that will snag goods at close to nothing. Many of these "extreme couponers" say they took up the "sport" after the recession hit -- but now it's an obsession. Bedroom closets jammed with soda and shampoo...book cases filled with salt and
meat marinades. When have you gone too far?
Great story here

It seems everyone has a sticker that asks the world to "save" something. If you had the power to "save" one thing...just one... what would it be?
-The rain forest?
-The trees?
-The whales?
-Ferris?
-The music?
-Your soul?
-Your hair?
-TV that's NOT in 3D?

Check out this great page of "saves" (note: graphic)

FACEBUZZ

Post this! (I have a friend who does this) "Is it ok to plant fake flowers in the dirt outside the house?"

CELEBRITY TWEETS

First Lady Michelle Obama donated her inaugural gown to the Smithsonian yesterday. The one-shouldered, white chiffon gown will be the new centerpiece for the museum's "First Ladies of the Smithsonian" exhibit.
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Word is John Krasinski, Jim from "The Office," is close to becoming Captain America. Look for the flick in July of 2011.
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A former CBS "48 Hours" producer, jealous because his girlfriend was sleeping with David Letterman, plead guilty to attempted grand larceny yesterday. Robert "Joe" Halderman (pic) tried to shake down David Letterman for $2-million, or he would go public about his affairs. Instead, Letterman contacted police, and then went public on his own. He admitted to sleeping with several women on his staff. Halderman is free for now but will most likely get 6-
months in jail instead of the 15-years he faced if he didn't come clean.
Lots more here


When you hear the name "Lindsay," who do you think of first? If "Lohan" comes to mind, that's good news to her lawyer. Lindsay Lohan is suing the the company that produced those E-Trade commercials starring the talking babies. During the Super Bowl, one of the "babies" uttered the phrase "milkaholic Lindsay," which ticked off Lohan enough to file a 100-million lawsuit. Lohan's lawyer says Lindsay's name is as familiar as Oprah's, or Madonna's, and when they hear the phrase "milkaholic Lindsay," it's an obvious reference to her struggles with alcohol.
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Rapper Lil' Wayne finally heard his fate yesterday in NY State Supreme Court -- one year in jail. Dwayne "Lil' Wayne" Carter pleaded guilty for having a gun on his tour bus in 2007.
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Disney finally released the first official look at what could be the hottest movie of the year: Tron Legacy... behold

CUTTIN' CAKE TODAY
Prince Edward is 46
Sharon Stone turns 52
Edie Brickell turns 44
Carrie underwood is 27
Chuck Norris turns the big seven-oh
(Chuck Norris drop)

BIRTHDAY QUIZ: Our birthday girl turns 52 today... name her and the movie:

ANSWER: Sharon Stone/Basic Instinct


PRIMETIME, BABY!
NBC: Mercy (NEW), Law & Order: SVU, Law & Order: SVU (NEW)
ABC: Scrubs (NEW), The Middle (NEW), Modern Family (NEW), Cougar Town (NEW), Ugly Betty (NEW)
CBS: The New Adventures of Old Christine (NEW), Gary Unmarried (NEW), Criminal Minds (NEW), CSI: NY (NEW)
FOX: Human Target (NEW), Idol (LIVE)
CW: America's Next Top Model (NEW), High Society (NEW)

FUN STUFF (post to your blog - look for another email)

GADGET OF THE DAY
If you (translation: your husband) has a bad habit of leaving the lights on, then this has your name all over it. A French designer to snap your finger when you turn on the light. More info here. Now if they could just invent this for the refrigerator.

GOTTA SEE THIS!
Bridezilla let's loose... don't cross a stressed out bride! Caught on tape... watch




DID YOU KNOW?
What recession? "...survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery says more than 17 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2009....this first-time study far surpasses any number that has previously been reported in the U.S."

"... the biggest increase in invasive procedures are in blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and rhinoplasty (nose). For less-invasive procedures, the biggest increase is in laser resurfacing, chemical peels and fillers."
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WHO SAID IT?
"She in love with Honey Buns...They are these buns with a honey glaze. She can't get enough of them. I don't know how she does it because she still looks amazing."
-Kelly Rowland on Beyonce's secret obsession. (the two were in Destiny's Child)


JOKE OF THE DAY
A teacher and his wife were sitting at a table, the wife asked “Anything new at work?”
Hubby says, "Impossible, honey, I teach history."


SURF THIS!
I normally hate to feature something that's not free, but this is pretty cool. Here's a way to never forget your toothbrush again. SuiteArrival.com sends a care package to your hotel before you arrive. So all that shampoo, toothpaste and mouthwash is waiting for you. They also include baby stuff and first aid supplies. Is this something or no?


GAME BREAK!
Help the cute little Bomber Boy in finding key and reaching his destination safely from deadly monster tomatoes. Release a bomb by using the space bar, but get out of the way! Go!