Tuesday January 18th, 2011
Today, writer A.A. Milne was born in 1882, which is why today is Pooh Day. Any guess what which classic children's character he created? Today is also Hair Dryer Appreciation Day, UFO Day, and National Lay Awake Day.Pop Quiz
Softball Tuesday: A new comedy called "The Jeffersons" debuted on this day in 1975. It was a spinoff from (what show)?(Link) View more The Jeffersons 1x1 Sound Clips and The Jeffersons Season 1 Sound Clips
Answer
"All In the Family"Tease (twitter/facebook/blog)
The biggest weight loss scams of the past year... you didn't fall for one of these, did you? (insert your blog address)Blog
Scam CityToday is Rid the World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Day which kicks off Healthy Weight Week and the Slim Chance Awards honoring the WORST weight loss products of the year. The winners for 2010:
WORST CLAIM: Ultimate Cleanse
Ultimate Cleanse combines cascara sagrada, a harsh laxative that in 2002 was banned as an ingredient in over-the-counter drugs, in a mix of herbs and fibers said to produce “2-3 bowel movements per day, while sweeping, toning, and cleansing the digestive and eliminative system.” An Arizona man who used Ultimate Cleanse is suing the maker and seller charging that it caused perforation of his colon requiring two operations; his surgeon believes the perforation was caused by cascara segrada.WORST PRODUCT: HCG Supplements
HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone produced during pregnancy, is claimed to reset the hypothalamus, improve metabolism and mobilize fat stores. However, there is no scientific evidence supporting HCG treatment as a weight or fat loss strategy. In its herbal versions, HCG drops are placed under the tongue (5 drops times 6 times a day or 10 drops, 3 times). The ads claim you can lose 2 pounds per DAY safely. But! The program requires you to semi-starve on a 500 calorie a day diet. Common side-effects include fatigue, headache, mood swings, depression, confusion, dizziness and stomach pain.Most Outrageous: Basic Research LLC
Basic Research, marketer of bogus products, carries an extensive history of FTC warnings, charges, fines and on-going lawsuits against multiple products. Basic Research, also doing business as Carter-Reed Company, has been a plaintiff or defendant in more than 40 suits filed in federal court in the past five years. Most recently, Basic Research is being sued for false advertising in marketing "Jillian Michaels Maximum Strength Calorie Control" (take two capsules before main meals and you weight).WORST GIMMICK: Lapex BCS Lip Laser
LipoLaser promoters promise: “Lose 3 ½ - 7 inches of fat in 3 weeks. … proven inches lost, without diet or exercise … Supposedly, shining the lighted device on a pocket of fat gives results “almost exactly the same as exercise” only instead of “hormones opening the fat cells with exercise, the Laser light opens the fat cells—right through your skin. The same stuff comes out of the fat cells.” The FDA classifies the device as an infrared lamp rather than a laser, so likely it is harmless. Yet the price is hefty: $1497.More details here
Tease it!
That hot blonde in your office may be beautiful, but she's not as smart as... oh wait...yes she is. Read this! (insert your blog address)Blog it!
Hot AND Smart, DANG IT!New research proves beauty and brains live in sweet, sweet harmony. According to the London School of Economics, people that are considered physically blessed have IQ's 14 points above average. They also say that (duh) good lookin' people tend to hook up with other good lookin' people and pass all that goodness down to their good lookin' kids. ''Physical attractiveness is significantly positively associated with general intelligence," according to a researcher, (but) "it is not a prescription for how to treat or judge others."
Questions!
-What is good looking? Is Sarah Jessica Parker beautiful? Ask 3 men and 3 women and you may get several different answers!
-Are good looking people smart because they know how to use their hot looks to get what they want?
-Does success and power make you APPEAR better looking?
-I love the final quote in this article: "Our contention that beautiful people are more intelligent is purely scientific"
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Do video games REALLY melt your kid’s brain? A new study found out...the results here (insert your blog address)Blog it!
Big Warning -- VIDEO GAMES!It seems like there's been an endless debate over the effect of video games on children, and everyone has an opinion. Where do you stand? Do video games have no influence, some influence, or a great deal of influence on a kid's behavior?
According to a study out yesterday, heavy gamers have a very, very rough road ahead. The study followed several thousand elementary to middle school children over a two year period and concluded more gaming = lower social competence and greater impulsivity. The end result is depression, anxiety, social phobias, and lower school performance.
Researchers say 9% of kids fell into this category. The video game lobby is fighting back saying there's no concrete evidence that video games cause harm, and in fact, actually IMPROVE our lives. You can read the full response here.
A couple of interesting forum responses:
"I neither disagree or agree with the report but it should be pointed out the tobacco industry was insistent cigarettes were safe for ages. Just because the ESA (video game lobby) disagrees doesn't mean there is no truth to it."
"I think they COULD potentially lead to more aggressive behavior, but not any more than music, movies, or books could"
"...Any thing can be addictive, do all things in moderation."
CelebrityBuzz
Baby: Wh-wh-what? Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are proud parents of a baby girl. MAN, SHE HIDES IT WELL! Actually, Faith Margaret Kidman Urban arrived Dec. 28th and is the biological daughter of Nicole and Keith born through a gestational carrier. Faith joins two year old Sunday Rose, and Kidman's two children from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise.In Love: Kristin Cavallari told People.com Saturday night that she's "in love" with Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. "I'm in love and it's been great." It seems to be working for Jay -- the Bears beat the Seahawks on Sunday.
Not In Love: Sandra Bullock cleared up rumors about any relationship between her and the newly single Ryan Rynolds: "He's not my lovah," she told Al Roker on "Today." "He's just an amazing friend for 10 years but I don't get his loving after dark."
OVER: January Jones and Jason Sudeikis are done. "They've been on and off for a few months and then the long distance kind of ended it," according to a source. The two were linked romantically last July.
Cuttin' Cake Today
- Jason Segel (31)
- Kevin Costner (56)
Birthday Quiz
Happy Birthday Kevin Costner! Remember the character Costner played in Bull Durham? What was his name?(Link) View more Kevin Costner Sound Clips and Bull Durham Sound Clips
Answer
Crash Davis!
Primetime, Baby!
CBS: NCIS (NEW), NCIS: Los Angeles (NEW), The Good Wife (NEW)
NBC: The Biggest Loser (NEW 2 hrs), Parenthood (NEW)
FOX:: Glee, Million Dollar Money Drop (NEW)
CW:: Life Unexpected (NEW)
Gotta See This
If you're in the mood to cheer for the little guy, and watch his win, here's your 2-minutes of fun
Who says texting while walking is dangerous? Walk could POSSIBLY go wrong at the mall?
Did You Know
A study out of Princeton University found those that read e-books are less likely to absorb what they've read. Why? Because the text is so clear and legible that it encourages the brain to be "lazy." All the detail is here.
Who Tweeted?
"Nintendo Wii FAIL On Aussie Today Show Watch"
-Nick Cannon
Joke Of the Day
Before a burglary trial, the judge explained to the defendant, “You can let me try your case, or you can choose to have a jury of your peers.”The man thought for a moment. “What are peers?” he asked.
“They’re people just like you – your equals.”
“Forget it,” retorted the defendant. “I don’t want to be tried by a bunch of thieves.”
Surf This!
Remember the site Hot or Not, where you post a picture of yourself for everyone to rate? Same concept here, but you're ranking the person you're working next to -- not for their hotness, but whether or not they're a pain in the you-know-what. Check it out here.
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