PrepForOne

06.11.10:  THE WEEKEND!

Friday:  National is Corn on the Cob Day.  Floss goes great with this day.  

Saturday:  National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

Sunday:  Abused Women and Children's Awareness Day

POP QUIZ

It was on this day in 2002, a show that changed music as we know it, American Idol, debuted on Fox.  Can you name the top three finishers in order?

ANSWER

3rd place:  Nikki McKibbin

2nd place:  Justin Guarini

1st place:  Kelly Clarkson

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IN SEARCH OF

What folks are Googlin' this morning

"abby sunderland" - The 16-year old girl that is sailing solo around the world has been found alive and well.  Seas got rough, really rough, in the Indian ocean yesterday.  Abby's parents lost contact with her satellite phone after she told them she'd been knocked down in 60-knot winds and 50- foot waves about 2,000 miles east of Madagascar.  She set off both emergency tracking beacons manually.  

Her parents posted a message:   "We are working closely with American, French and Australian search and rescue authorities to coordinate several ships in the area to divert to her location."

The nearest ship is 2 days away.  She's hoping to barely beat a record set last year by a girl who sailed around the world just before turning 17.  Abby's brother, Zac, did it last year when he was 17.  

Editor:  My parents wouldn't let me have a mini-bike.  Too dangerous, they said.  

"arthur laffer" - Will the economy collapse when tax rates go up next year?  Arthur Laffer thinks so.  Laffer's theories dating back to the 70's helped build the Republican political argument for tax cuts in the 80's, and he believes that once the Bush tax cuts expire next year, the economy will collapse.  He believes Americans and corporations will shift as much income as possible from 2011 to 2010, thus tax revenues will be lower next year than they would be otherwise.  

"russell crowe died" - Did you hear that Russell Crowe died?  Well he didn't.  Who knows how rumors spread so quickly on the Internet, but this one was easy to shoot down.  The only thing that died associated with Russell Crowe is "Robin Hood."  

"google background"- The experiment to put fancy backgrounds on the Google search homepage "failed miserably," according to ZDnet.com.  The experiment was supposed to last just 24 hours before giving you allowing you to opt-in, but it was cancelled after just a few because of the serious backlash

"skinny girl margarita"- The search is on for the cocktail made famous by Bethenny Frankel of The Real Housewives of New York.  The "Skinny Girl Margarita" has between 192 and 246 calories & about 27 carbs.  The recipe came from Lugaluda.com:

-2 oz. of Clear Premium Tequila

- Tiny splash of Orange Liquor

-Juice of 4 lime wedges.

Combine all the ingredients over a glass of ice or you can also it put first in a shaker before pouring in a glass of ice and garnish it with a lime wedge.

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PHONEBUZZ

Light 'em up!

In 2010, who should pay for the wedding? 

It's funny how some traditions continue to live on long after they're needed.  Take, for example, the responsibility of paying for the wedding - why does it fall on the bride's parents?  The tradition started way, way back when the bride's parents paid the groom money or goods to compensate him for taking over responsibility of supporting their daughter.  This is obviously not needed anymore, but still, the bride's parents pick up nearly half of the tab.  The groom's parents throw in 12%, and the rest falls on the bride and groom.  With the average cost of a wedding $28-grand, who should pay?  Stick with tradition, or divide up three ways?  

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Everything you know about (what), you learned from TV...

You know how they say you shouldn't let your kids watch too much TV?  Forget it, because it could save a life one day!  8-year old Reese Ronceray saved his five-year-old friend from drowning over the weekend in Washington Township, NJ.  It seems when the 5-year old got into water too deep, Reese jumped in, went under, scooped him up and then swam him back to shore.  How did he learned to do that?  By watching Spongebob Squarepants.  He said he just mimicked something he saw on an episode of that show.  So there, TV critics!  Bite into that!

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FACEBUZZ

Post this:  A few celebrities are encouraging a boycott of BP because of their handling of the oil spill in the gulf.  Who is on YOUR personal boycott list and why?

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CELEBRITY TWEETS

• First Korn, now the Backstreet Boys.  The boys are calling for a boycott of BP:  "I'm devastated by what I've seen first hand and on the news" says Nick Carter. "I've always been a marine activist and seeing pictures of oil-covered animals breaks my heart."  go!
  
  


• Check out a "before-she-was-famous" Jennifer Lopez!  This photo is towering on a billboard above Times Square promoting the Bronx Boys and Girls club.  J-Lo is among 25 celebrities including Denzel Washington, Ashanti and Mario Lopez who are participating the BGCA's youth advocacy campaign.  go!
  
  
  
  
• The Donald wants Lidsay.  Donald Trump is going after Lindsay Lohan for the next Celebrity Apprentice.  Donald has an "in" by being a friend of the family, but her mother said the chances are slim:  She's deciding if she wants to do it or not, but she currently has three films in production, so she's very busy.  " go!
  
  
• Trivia:  Who is Rolling Stone magazine talking about:  "he's had more Number One albums than Elvis Presley. He hangs with Barack Obama at the White House. And he's riding high after leaving his longtime label Def Jam to work a $150 million deal with Live Nation, delivering some of his best live performances ever."  Answer:  Jay-Z, the "King of America."  
  
  
• How did Teri Hatcher score big, big points with her 12-year old daughter?  She arranged a meeting and picture with...yes...Justin Bieber.  You may scream.  Hatcher says she's now covered in the favors department until after college.  more
  
  
• We now know why Lindsay Lohan's SCRAM bracelet was activated the other night - because someone spilled booze on it.  At least that's what her mom says.  more
  
  
• Movies this weekend:  The A-Team stars Liam Neeson, Bradly Cooper, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Sharlto Copley, Jessica Biel, Patrick Wilson and Geral McRaney (preview).   "The Karate Kid" stars Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith (preview)
  

CUTTIN' CAKE THIS WEEKEND 

Friday

Gene Wilder (77)

Adirenne Barbeau (65)

ET is 828 (phone home)

Saturday

President George Herbert Walker Bush (86)

Ally Sheedy (48)

Robyn (31)

Sunday

Tim Allen (57)

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen (24)

Malcolm McDowell (67)

BIRTHDAY QUIZ

Our birthday girl turns 48 this weekend.  Here she is at 23 playing a high school teenager...

AUDIO

ANSWER

Ally Sheedy in the "Breakfast Club" from 1985

PRIMETIME THIS WEEKEND

Friday

ABC: World Cup Kick-Off Celebration (NEW), 20/20 (NEW)

CBS: Medium, Flashpoint (NEW), Miami Medical (NEW)

NBC: Friday Night Lights, Dateline

FOX: House, The Good Guys

CW: Smallville, Supernatural

Saturday

ABC: The Bachelorette, Castle

CBS: Three Rivers (NEW), Cold Case, 48 Hrs Mystery (NEW)

NBC: Law & Order, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU

FOX: Cops (NEW), Cops, America's Most Wanted (NEW)

Sunday

ABC: Hoops - Lakers @ Boston

CBS: Tony Awards

NBC: Losing It With Jillian, Last Comic Standing

FOX: The Simpsons, The Cleveland Show, Family Guy, American Dad

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FUN STUFF

GADGET OF THE DAY

Ever since the Rock Band video game came out, people have been fighting over whether it promotes music, or is it just another video game.  The argument is over thanks to Rock Band 3 that promises to actually teach user how to play.  The game will come with a real MIDI keyboard, and will use all 25 keys as you learn to play.  Real guitars are in development, as well.  Big question - do people really want to learn how to play, or do they just like to pretend?  

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GOTTA SEE THIS

What happens when a snake confronts Salma Hayek?  She jumps into action, scoops it up and returns it to nature.  Just kiddin.  She freaks out.  Big time.  Like, almost embarrassing.  

Watch

DID YOU KNOW

Stating the Obvious:  "Nearly 50 percent of men exaggerate minor ailments like cold symptoms to gain sympathy, a new study has found."

-read more here

WHO SAID IT

"It was too graphic for me. I've no doubt it will do big business at the box office but it's nothing like the show we turned out every week"

-Mr. T and his thoughts on the new A-Team flick out this weekend

JOKE OF THE DAY

A young man is walking through the Sahara desert, desperate for water, when he sees something far in the distance...it was a little old man sitting at a card table with a bunch of neckties laid out on it.

"I'm dying of thirst,” the young man says: “Can I please have some water?"

The old man at the card table replies: "I don't have any water, but why don't you buy a tie? 

The young guy shouts: "I don't want a tie, you idiot, I need water!"

Old man says "Fine, but to show you what a nice guy I am, I'll tell you that over that hill there, about four miles, is a nice restaurant. Walk that way -- they'll give you all the water you want."

The young man thanks him and walks toward the hill until he eventually disappears. Three hours later, he comes crawling back to where the man was sitting behind his card table. The old man greets him and says: 

"Couldn't you find the restaurant?"

The young man rasps, "I found it all right. They wouldn't let me in without a tie."

SURF THIS!

Geek alert; geek alert!  If you're a huge fan of the iPhone, iPad, iPod, or anything else Apple, and wouldn't think of creating children with a Droid or Zune user, then here's a site for you.  Cupidtino.com is a dating site for Apple fans to meet Apple fans.  It is now open for everyone to try, but only if you have an Apple product.  It won't open with a silly Dell or stupid HP (that was for you, Apple fans). 

http://cupidtino.com/about

GAMEBREAK!

Finwick.  Train to carry the mail...you'll need a few minutes for this one, but very well put together.  

have fun

DOGGIE BAG

• Just my gut talking, but it MAY be a bad idea to give your 3-year old Mountain Dew... oh, and there's a study to back it up.  go!
  
  
• No, this isn't a stupid name for an amphitheater:  The 1-800-ASK-Gary Amphitheater.  Flows off the tongue, doesn't it?   go!
  
  
• 1 in 7 brides is a virgin.  87% still wear a white dress.  Just sayin' go!
  
  
• A study in nearly 70,000 women found that those who drank at least a cup of coffee with lunch were one-third less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.  Of course, drinking it while inhaling a Big Mac may offset the gains.  go!
  
  
• A man was in court answering a larceny charge for stealing a GPS unit then trying to sell it back to its owner.  During a break, he finds the owner and apologizes.  Just kidding, he actually drinks an entire bottle of vodka then proceeds to break into cars in the parking lot.  I'm beginning to think this guy is trouble.  go!