PrepForOne

04.19.10: TODAY IS

• National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
• National Goal Buddies Day to thank the people that support you as you reach your goals

POP QUIZ:

On this day in 1992, she signed a deal making her the highest paid woman in pop music... who?

ANSWER:

Madonna! She signed a deal with Time Warner to set up a multimedia company.

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IN SEARCH OF

What folks are Googlin' this morning

"dylan meier" - Former Kansas State quarterback Dylan Meier died during a hiking accident, according to the Topeka Capital-Journal. He was 26. He was with family members, but not much else is known at this time. Dylan QB'd for K-State from 2002-2006. More here.

"gray powell" - Why is a guy named Gray Powell famous this morning? Because he lost something. He lost something that appeared later on the Internet. You see, Gray Powell works as a software engineer for Apple, and while getting drunk at a bar in Redwood City, California, he lost an unreleased, super-secret iPhone. Gawker Media purchased the phone for $5,000, and yesterday morning at 10, it appeared on a tech website called Gizmodo. 15 million people have viewed the page. So far so good for Powell who still has his job at the ultra-secret company. Click here to get a peek at the next generation iPhone and everything it can do. PHONER: Ever accidentally revealed a company secret?

"boston marathon" - The Americans are getting closer. Ryan Hall completed the Boston Marathon in record time for an American - 2 hrs, 8 min, and 41 seconds. It wasn't enough to win, though. The victory went to Robert Kiprono Cherulyot of Kenya with a record-setting winning time of 2:05:52. He wins a $25-grand bonus for setting a record time along with $150-grand for coming in first. "I'm going to buy some cows," he said. BTW: The last time an American runner won the Boston Marathon: 1983.

"nascar" - After a 9-car wreck took out Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin rolled into Victory Lane at Texas Motor Speedway yesterday. This is the 10th victory of his career.

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PHONE BUZZ

Light 'em up!

What's your best lie to get you out of almost anything?

It's not right, but we all do it. Lie. We're big fat liars. Our pants are most definitely on fire. So if you're comfortable with that, then you'll love this. It's a website that will get you out of whatever jam you're in by staging a fake emergency phone call. Let's say you're on a first date, and you know, without a doubt, that he's Mr. Wrong. Set up the call. Listen and then leave. Click here to listen to a few examples.

What cable channel could you watch 24/7?

Never, ever turn on the Food Network -- unless you want to completely kiss the next 2 hours of your life goodbye. All they're doing is preparing food. That's it. But for some reason you can't wedge your eyes off the screen. Same goes for Discovery, TLC and the Home and Garden Network. What is the strangest channel YOU could watch 24/7.

By the way, great list here of the 6 Most Annoying Celebrity Chefs

1. Bobby Flay (huge ego...could benefit from a big 'ol serving of humble pie)
2. Emeril Lagasse (single handedly responsible for creating one of the most annoying catchphrases in history - BAM!)
3. Sandra Lee (Annoying) Watch
4. Rachael Ray (her overexposure led to the formation of an online community dedicated to hating her)
5. Gordon Ramsay (lack of feelings and narcissism are two key traits of a psychopath)
6. Guy Fieri (like Sandra Lee, just plain annoying with his endless supply of bowling shirts)

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FACEBUZZ

Post this: What is the one thing you can never talk yourself into doing?

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CELEBRITY TWEETS

You have more money than Lindsay Lohan. She's broke. In fact, there's a new report that claims she has $600-grand in credit card debt. "One card cut her off last week and it's only a matter of time before all her other credit cards cut her off, too," according to a source. TMZ.com also recently reported that Lohan is two months behind on her rent. Hugh Hefner smells blood in the water!

Jennifer Aniston is launching a new perfume and she wants you to buy it... bad. So bad she's appearing nearly naked in her first ad. The Lolavie ad features Aniston wrapped only in a towel on a beach in Cabo. She describes it as "sexy and clean...it's a non-perfume perfume." source

The cast of "Bosom Buddies" got together for a 20-year reunion and yes, Tom Hanks was there. The show was on for only two seasons, but it was enough to score Hanks a role in "Splash," then on to super stardom. Look for the reunion during the "8th Annual TV Land Awards" Sunday night. Check out the picture of Telma Hopkins, Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari, Holland Taylor and Donna Dixon here.

OOPS

Like yesterday, here's another great list of classic roles that were supposed to played by other actors. Get the full list with pictures here:

10. "Stripes" was developed as a project for Cheech and Chong

9. Jim Carrey turned down the role of Dr. Evil

8. Steve Martin turned down the lead role in "Liar Liar"

7. Bill Murray's character in "Ghost Busters" was supposed to go to John Belushi

6. Al Bundy was created to be played by Sam Kinison

5. Richard Pryor was banned from starring in "Blazing Saddles"

4. "Animal House" was supposed to star Bill Murray and Chevy Chase

3. Chris Farley actually recorded the voice of Shrek

2. Jim Carrey was a finalist for the role of Ferris Bueller

1. Jon Lovitz and Dana Carvey were supposed to star in Bad Boys

CUTTIN' CAKE TODAY

• Ryan O'Neal is 69
• Carmen Electra turns 38
• Joey Lawrence is 34
• Jessica Lang turns 61

BIRTHDAY QUIZ

Our birthday girl is 38 today... Remember her from Starsky & Hutch? Hint: The 2004 movie...

ANSWER:

That's Staci played by Carmen Electra

PRIMETIME, BABY!

ABC: Dancing with the Stars (LIVE), Lost (NEW), V (NEW)

CBS: NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, The Good Wife

NBC: The Biggest Loser (NEW), Parenthood (NEW)

FOX: American Idol (LIVE), Glee (NEW)

CW: 90210, Life Unexpected

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FUN STUFF

GADGET OF THE DAY

Ever wake up before your arm? You're wide awake, but your entire arm is still in deep REM because it was underneath your pillow all night. So you sit up and try and shake it, but it just dangles there... and then, whoooosh...you start to feel that cool wave down the arm as it slowly comes to life and joins the party. If you've gone through that drama recently, get this -- the Arm Sleeper's Pillow. $100. Worth it? Click here

GOTTA SEE THIS

This video is getting close to a million views in just a few days. It's creepy -- especially with the music the guy added. Watch what happens when an octopus swims off with a video camera while it's still recording.

Watch

DID YOU KNOW

Boston Marathon took place yesterday, which kicks off an entire summer of running and races. Why do we do it? Why do we put ourselves through that grind? Different reasons, according to this new study:

"...a majority of men (79 percent) said that they intended to run in a marathon for the achievement of personal goals, for competition, or for experiencing a boost in their self-esteem.

Women (70 percent), on the other hand, were more concerned about keeping off their extra weight or keeping up a good mood."

Source

WHO SAID IT?

"The only true thing is I got fat."

-Kirstie Alley on the only correct thing that is reported by the tabloid magazines.

JOKE OF THE DAY

A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street.

"But, officer," the man began, "I can explain"

"Just be quiet," snapped the officer. "I'm going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back."

"But, officer, I just wanted to say"

"And I said to keep quiet! You're going to jail!"

A few hours later the officer looked in on his prisoner and said, "Lucky for you that the chief's at his daughter's wedding. He'll be in a good mood when he gets back."

"Don't count on it," answered the fellow in the cell. "I'm the groom."

SURF THIS!

Here's one to bookmark. Instant homemade ice cream (if 5 minutes is instant enough). Imagine it's the middle of the night and your body is SCREAMING for ice cream. Of course you're out of the store stuff, but there's no need to panic. All you need are a couple sandwich bags, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, salt and ice! Grab the recipe here, get your shakin' arm ready, and enjoy.

GAME BREAK

Now this is a fun time-waster. Bomb's vacation. You maneuver the bomb to its target. Good luck!

AND FINALLY... and YOU'RE having a bad day?

NOW THAT IS A BAD DAY!