PrepForOne

07.29.10:  TODAY IS...

• National Chili Dog Day
• Nasa Day - 1958 the National Aeronautics and Space Act was signed

POP QUIZ

Name the celeb who just got a new boyfriend -- a youngin'!

AUDIO

ANSWER

Cybil Shepherd

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IN SEARCH OF

What folks are Googlin' this morning

"basil marceaus"

Basil Marceaux Sr has become an Internet sensation as he runs for  governor of the state of Tennessee.  His campaign video is not only a hit in Tennessee but on cable networks, as well.  He's promised citizens that he'll protect their gun rights and takes it a step further by "requiring" everyone to carry a gone.  "If I think that someone doesn't have one, maybe I'll fine them $10."  Check the vid here:  

"c-17"

A military cargo plane crashed at Elmendorf Air Force Base last night during a training mission.  Four people were onboard; no one was expected to have survived.  Stay tuned.  more details and a picture

"lorenzen wright"

Ex-NBA player Lorenzen Wright was found dead near Memphis, according to CBS News.  Wright had been missing since July 13th.  His sister told the CBS affiliate in Memphis that he was having financial problems.  His home in Atlanta was foreclosed.  The body was found in a wooded area close to where he was last seen.  Police don't suspect foul play.  

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HOT TOPICS (Google)

1. tendulkar  news search

2. sb1070 news search

3. c-17 alaska news search

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PHONEBUZZ

Light 'em up!

Ever save a life?  What was that like?  What was going through your mind?

Something to remember -- according to two studies released yesterday, when someone suddenly collapses in front of you, stick to chest compressions alone.  Forget mouth-to-mouth and properly press the chest at a rate of 100-times a minute - or to the beat of Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees (serious).  

Official statement from a researcher:  "Overall, this study lends further support to the hypothesis that compression-only CPR, which is easier to learn and perform, should be considered the preferred method for CPR performed by bystanders in patients with cardiac arrest,"

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When does age matter in relationships?

Where do you draw the line?  According to a British survey, single women over 35 will not date a man more than three years younger than them.  Values and interests are more important than looks, apparently.  One psychologist says the key to a successful relationship is to be on the same wavelength:  'While some couples successfully transcend conventional age barriers, many people find it more satisfying to relate to someone their own age because their experiences and outlook on life are more likely to be similar.  'Clearing up after a twenty-something who doesn't know how to use the washing machine, however gorgeous, is not most women's idea of fun.'

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Check this out:  "10 Movie Couples With The Greatest, and Ickiest, Age Disparities"

Here's one: 

Entrapment (1999)

Sean Connery vs. Catherine Zeta-Jones

39-Year Age Difference

There are plenty of women who have had fantasies of living out the rest of their days as Sean Connery’s main squeeze—like, 30 years ago. And sure, we all know that she has a thing for translucent skin and brittle bones—CZJ, we're talking to you—but a super-hot, newbie thief falling for a geriatric burglar just isn’t buyable. Fortunately, we don't actually see them knock boots.

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CELEBRITY TWEETS

• Lisa Wu Hartwell is quitting The Real Housewives of Atlanta.  Season three will be her last.  Her publicist says she "doesn't want to be just a reality star."  source
  
  
• CSI: Miami star Emily Procter is preggers.  This will be the first cihld for the 41-year old and her hubby Paul Bryan.  story
  
  
• Also pregnant - former Bachelor contestant Melissa Rycroft.  She's expecting baby #1 in February with her hubby Tye Strickland.  "It's the most wonderful surprise in the world."  more
  
  
• Great twist for the next season of Survivor -- the young vs. the old.  Series 21 will pit the under-30's against the over-40's.  What wins out?  Experience or "youth and vitality"?  story
  
  
• For sale:  Christie Brinkley's Sag Harbor home.  Five bed-rooms on 4 1/2 acres.  She paid $7.15 million in 2004, but it's your for $15.75 million.  Good luck with that, Christie.  more
  
  
• Why "Jersey Shore" is so popular nobody will ever know, but if you'd like to see what it's all about, AND understand what they're saying at the same time before tonight's new episode, check out this cheat sheet: go!
  
  
• Christina Applegate was on Kimmel the other night talking about fun things like morning sickness.  "Everything you read in the books, I got it all...The cravings ... the morning sickness, I had for a really long time, the psychosis. The morning sickness is so bad, Oh, my God!"
  
  
• How's Lindsay?  Lohan's attorney says his client is "good" and is being comforted by Twizzlers while in jail.  Lindsay is expected to be released Sunday or Monday.  source

CUTTIN' CAKE TODAY

• Sen. Elizabeth Dole (74)
• Martina McBride (44)
• Wil Wheaton (38)

BIRTHDAY QUIZ

Our birthday boy is 38 today... 

AUDIO

ANSWER

Wil Wheaton as Gordie in "Stand By Me"

PRIMETIME, BABY!

ABC: Wipeout, Rookie Blue (NEW), Boston Med (NEW)

CBS: Big Brother (LIVE), CSI, The Mentalist

NBC: Community, 30 Rock, The Office, Parks and Recreation, Law & Order: SVU

FOX: Glee, So You Think You Can Dance (LIVE)

CW: The Vampire Diaries, Moonlight

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FUN STUFF

GOTTA SEE THIS

What is known to human tweens as a Justin Bieber was almost trampled to death by the same tweens.  You need a faster segue, Justin!

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DID YOU KNOW

"Social networking sites reach a higher percentage of women than men globally, with 75.8 percent of all women online visiting a social networking site in May 2010 versus 69.7 percent of men, according to a study released Wednesday by ComScore Inc."

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WHO SAID IT

"I'm pretty sure we're going to meet at some point. I sent him over a hundred letters saying I'm pretty sure we're going to meet. And a hundred chunks of my hair. If that's not great then one of us is crazy!"

-Tina Fey on her excitement over being in the same animated movie as Brad Pitt.  

JOKE OF THE DAY

The man told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said: "Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English what's wrong with me."

"Well, in plain English," the doctor replied, "you're just lazy."

"OK," said the man, "Now give me the medical term so I can tell my wife."

SURF THIS

This is a really cool new site for those that plan and cook  meals at home.  The cooking is the easy part - the planning and organizing is a bit tougher.  That's where Plummelo steps in.  They call it the "last recipe box you'll ever need."  Here's how it works:

1) When you stumble across an interesting recipe online, click the "plummelo" button in your browser bar to save it to your "recipe box."  
2) When you have what you need, the site will then create a shopping list and even help you schedule your meals.  

http://www.plummelo.com/

DOGGIE BAG (Leftovers, but still worth it!)

• What do you get when you boil bones, skin, connective tissue and organs of various animals including horses?  JELL-O!  That's why Jell-O is #1 on list of "5 Delicious Foods (With Disgusting Ingredients)".  Get the rest here
  
  
• If you want to live a long life, what should you do before quitting cigs and exercising?  Make a few friends!  New research proves a social life improves your chance of survival even before doing the other obvious stuff.  go
  
  
• If you're a short guy or skinny woman, midges don't want anything to do with you.  Don't know what a midge is?  It's like a mosquito, but it's... it's... not.  Call your tall, male cousin in Ireland or your fat female cousin in Scottland; midges love them, according to new research.  go
  
  
• Another cute, young math teacher wants nothing to do with older men.  Most of all, her husband.  story picture
  
  
• You wouldn't believe it if I just told you... so I'll show you.  The line of the day:  
  
  
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