PrepForOne

06.29.10: TODAY IS...

Remote Control Day
Waffle Iron Day
National Almond Butter Crunch Day

POP QUIZ

The world's first video game was invented by Willy Higginbotham in 1958. What sport was the game based on?

ANSWER

Tennis! It was called Tennis for Two. source

IN SEARCH OF

What folks are Googlin' this morning

"joel zumaya"

The #1 search this morning is for Detroit Tiger pitcher Joel Zumaya, who rolled on the grass in pain during last night's game against the Twins. He went down during the 8th inning after throwing a pitch to Delmon Young. Catcher Gerald Laird said he heard "a little pop." Early word is that it's an elbow injury, but a thorough examination will be done today. This is the fourth straight season Zumaya has suffered a major injury... stay tuned, Tigers fans.

"vivos"

If global catastrophe is on your mind, then #1) you need a vacation, and #2) you need to check in with Vivos. Vivos is offering a shot at living past the apocalypse by building 20 underground "assurance of life" resorts across the US, capable of sustaining up to 4,000 people for a year when the earth no longer can. The price for living: $50-grand each. Plus they must determine whether you're worthy of keeping around.

"huge"

Lots of curiosity about the debut of "Huge" last night on ABC Family. The series is based at a weight-loss camp and follows a diverse group of teens, including one that gains weight to anger her parents, and another that is the camp's "golden girl" - but has less confidence than it appears.

"michael kirham"

Mixed Martial Arts fighter Michael Kirkham died after his first professional MMA fight over the weekend. He never regained consciousness after being taken from the ring and died yesterday in South Carolina. Interesting note - South Carolina has recently lifted a ban on the sport. How fast do you think THAT will be reintroduced?

PHONEBUZZ

Light 'em up!

What's the one thing your spouse says that instantly stresses you out?

In a new poll, the majority of 3,000 men and women agree that their spouse or partner stresses them out more than their boss. 58% say their hubby or wife put them under pressure. Just 43% said the same of their manager. 17% of women said their partner added A LOT of stress to their life -- compared with just 12% of men. Does this mean we go to work to... relax?

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Should parents be pushing botox on their teens?

Get this -- a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon told MSNBC that 30% of his Botox clients are between 20 and 25 years old, and 5 to 8% are under the age of 20. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reported nearly 12-thousand Botox procedures were performed on patients as young as 13.

A 19-year old in this story said her parents paid for the procedure as a "little birthday present." She said (at age 19, mind you) that she "wanted to be cute," but had these "ugly lines in between my eyebrows and on my forehead."

So what do you think, mom? Is this harmless fun, or are we part of a problem where too much stress is put on appearance? Or, let's be real, is part of the key to success your looks?

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FACEBUZZ

Post this: What's the first indication that he's going through a mid-life crisis?

CELEBRITY TWEETS

The Oprah does it again -- she topped the Forbes magazine annual Power List. The list is based on earnings in the past 12-months as well as visibility across print, TV, radio, Internet and social media. The list:

Oprah Winfrey, $315 million
Beyonce Knowles, $87 million
James Cameron, $210 million
Lady Gaga, $62 million
Tiger Woods, $105 million
Britney Spears, $64 million
U2, $130 million
Sandra Bullock, $56 million
Johnny Depp, $75 million
Madonna, $58 million

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Kanye West fans only have until September 14th! That's the day his new album, Good Ass Job, will be released. Really, Kanye? You couldn't find a better name than that?
It didn't make a huge splash at the box office, but worldwide Jake Gyllenhaal's "Prince of Persia" has hauled in $300-million, making it the most successful movie based on a video game. more
Question - Can the show "The Office" survive without Michael Scott? We'll soon find out because Steve Carell confirmed to E! that this season will be his last. "I just think it's time," he said. Do you agree? source
Sandra Bullcok and Jesse James are officially on the market. Their divorce was finalized, her rep told People.com. The two were married 5 years. more
Oh my, so this is what a mid-life crisis looks like. John Gosselin showed RadarOnline his new tattoo. His new GIANT tattoo of a dragon on his back. He said he'd been planning it "for years" and wanted "something that resembled a rebirth or a change" in him. He claims his 8 kids love it. check it out!
He shoots, he scooores! A British woman has come forward to say that US soccer star Landon Donovan is the father of her child. Oops. He's separated, but not divorced from, Rules of Engagement star Bianca Kajlich. full story
The Teen Choice Awards on Fox will air August 9th, and they're looking for you to vote for such categories as "Best Hissy Fit," "Choice Movie for Liplock," and "Choice Hook Up" song. vote here
But, but, but... Did Katy Perry and Russell Brand already marry? The two are supposed to get hitched this summer, but over the weekend, when asked about Russell during an interview, she said "life is never dull with him, that's why I married him!" When the audience reacted, she quickly corrected herself: "That's why I'm MARRYING him!" Riiiight. source

CUTTIN' CAKE TODAY

Gary Busey (66)
Fred Grandy (62)
Sharon Lawrence (49)

BIRTHDAY QUIZ

Our birthday boy is 66 today...

AUDIO

ANSWER

Gary Busey (with Tommy Lee Jones in "Under Siege")

PRIMETIME, BABY!

ABC: Wipeout (NEW), Downfall (NEW), Primetime: Mind Games (NEW)

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

NBC: Losing It with Jillian (NEW), America's Got Talent (NEW), Last Comic Standing (NEW)

FOX: Hell's Kitchen (NEW)

CW: One Tree Hill, Life Unexpected

FUN STUFF

GADGET OF THE DAY

This is cool -- especially if you're taking that fancy new iPhone 4 to the beach. The Dry Case seals your phone so it stays dry underwater. What's great about the case is that it doesn't stop you from using the phone - while in the case you can take photos, and it also includes a stereo and microphone jack. More here

http://www.drycase.com/

GOTTA SEE THIS

Two horrors collide: Twilight meets the Vuvuzelas

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DID YOU KNOW

"For 2010 Mississippi has claimed the title of fattest state for the fifth consecutive year, while Colorado continues its streak as the leanest. Maine rose the most places in the rankings over last year, while Oregon dropped the most, according to a new analysis by CalorieLab, Inc."

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WHO SAID IT?

"She likes to dress like a boy. She wants to be a boy. So we had to cut her hair. She likes to wear boys’ everything. She thinks she’s one of the brothers.”

-Angelina Jolie talking about her daughter, Shilo, to Vanity Fair. article

JOKE OF THE DAY

One Day the Devil challenged the Lord to a baseball game.

Smiling the Lord proclaimed, "You don't have a chance, I've got Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and all the greatest players up here."

"Yes", laughed the devil, "but I have all the umpires!"

GAME BREAK!

Time to plaaaay --- FAMILY FEUD! This is slick, fun version of the popular TV game. Give it a shot

go!

DOGGIE BAG

Google THIS! No seriously, Google Me will be the new alternative to Facebook. Big question, though -- WILL YOU SWITCH? The answer: NO. Dang. go!
It's wedding season in Iowa which means brides flock to the bridal department at Bass Pro Shops :) picture
Best line from any news story yesterday... this is from a high-speed chase story in Canada (Edmonton). From the actual story: go!
According to the stars on this flag, we've added 11 states to the union. Dollar Tree says it's NOT flag but a "patriotic banner." (They said this as they were typing a reminder note to China to only print 50 stars). go!
Another reason to make sure the person doing your manicure actually knows what she's doing. Otherwise you'll get nerve damage...maybe. go!
Best headline of the day... and it ain't what you're thinkin' go!