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Joe Francis Divorce - Joe Francis' latest romantic entanglement can easily be filed under "The Heart Wants What It Wants" -- and in this case, the heart wanted only a month of togetherness. The "Girls Gone Wild" founder and his gal pal, Christina McLarty, are dunzo after throwing a lavish shindig in November in Mexico, where the Internet adult-entertainment mogul swapped vows with the brunet. The good news? They were never officially married. Joe Francis Divorce "There was no divorce and there will be no divorce because the couple was never legally married," a publicist for Francis told RadarOnline. "After careful and thoughtful consideration on both our parts, Christina and I have mutually decided to end our relationship. We entered into our relationship with love, and it's with love and kindness that we leave it," Francis said through the rep. Source: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2010/12/joe-francis-marriage-girls-g

Nicki Minaj Carson Daly Save Me New Year's Eve - Nicki Minaj may have spent her official New Year's countdown in Miami but her Barbz got the chance to see her live and direct via 'NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly.' The Queens native, dressed in a furry brown hat and floor-length white fur coat, commanded the stage in front of a back drop of a red and green-lit Empire State Building. Surrounded by dancers clad in white, Nicki amped up the crowd during the pre-taped event, yelling, "Ya'll ready to party? Scream!" before moving into 'Moment 4 Life.' She then slowed it down a notch with 'Save Me.' Source: http://www.theboombox.com/2011/01/01/nicki-minaj-celebrates-new-year-with-carson-daly/ Nicki Minaj Carson Daly Save Me New Year's Eve

Katie Couric Muslim Cosby Show - Katie Couric thinks she has part of the solution to bigotry in America: a Muslim version of "The Cosby Show." The CBS News anchor made the suggestion on her web show while discussing the biggest news stories of 2010, including the mosque near Ground Zero and the "seething hatred" that has grown against Muslims in America. Katie Couric Muslim Cosby Show "Maybe we need a Muslim version of 'The Cosby Show'... I know that sounds crazy, I know that sounds crazy," said Couric. "But 'The Cosby Show' did so much to change attitudes about African-Americans in this country, and I think sometimes people are afraid of things they don't understand." The popular 1980s show focused on the Huxtables, an affluent American-African family living in Brooklyn. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2011/01/01/2011-01-01_katie_couric_cbs_anchor_suggests_america_needs_a_muslim_version_of_the_

Man Too Tall to Fly - Just when you thought air travel couldn't get worse, you hear one more hair-raising air travel tale. Was one passenger too tall to fly? Brooks Anderson, 25, stands at 6'7". So, naturally, it's hard for him to fit most places, let alone a tiny airplane seat. But on a recent Spirit Airlines flight from Chicago to Fort Myers, Fla., the tight squeeze forced him to stand for the entire flight. Man Too Tall to Fly According to Anderson, he couldn't finagle a seat with more legroom, and the flight attendants wouldn't let him stretch his knees into the aisle. Anderson, who found the lack of legroom physically painful, asked the attendants if he could stand, and they said he could. So Anderson stood during his flight to Florida, for two and a half entire hours. According to the FAA, it is not illegal for passengers to stand during a flight, as long as they are seated for takeoff and landing, which Anderson was. Still, the agency says it is a

Willow Smith Performs "Whip My Hair" on New Years Eve - Willow Smith definitely was a crowd pleaser on Friday night when she performed ‘Whip My Hair’ for the audience of Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve show on ABC. The young entertainer definitely got the crowd moving and during the entire segment, her energy was definitely prominent. The most unique part of the evening had to be how Willow Smith entered on stage. Dropping down from the rafters, the celebrity was sitting on top of an oversized radio. Giving the radio wheels, the star was pushed back to signify the performance was a ‘remix.’ Willow Smith Performs "Whip My Hair" on New Years Eve Call the performance whatever you’d like, but you will have to agree with us that it was fantastic. Keeping the kids moving, the young entertainer was able to whip her hair like nobody’s business. If you didn’t get the chance to see Willows performance on ABC, check out the video clip from the show. Don’t go blami

Fox Rejects "24" Movie Script - Even as attempts to locate Jack Bauer and bring him to the big screen are underway, the news hit today that Fox rejected a script for the big screen movie of “24.” The script presented was written by Billy Ray, and the executive producer Howard Gordon has said that the script was just not “substantial and compelling enough.” So the hunt for a good script continues, while our hero continues to survive in limbo, bereft of his family and air time. Bauer could not be reached for comment, but Kiefer Sutherland told Entertainment Weekly that it’s not over yet. Fox Rejects "24" Movie Script “I was disappointed [Fox] passed on the script but I’m certainly hopeful that the movie will get made at some point,” he said. “Anecdotally, I’ve heard from people who are really missing the show and I do think there is more life in Jack Bauer.” Sightings of Bauer in London and Zimbabwe have fueled speculation that he is meeting with Indie produc

Panda Cow Born in Colorado - A rare panda cow was born in Colorado. The miniature calf has markings that look much like a panda bear hence the name. The tiny cow was born on a northern Colorado farm in Larimer County. There are only about 24 of these unique panda cow creatures in the entire world. He was named Ben, and he was born on Friday morning. The mother of the little cow cutie is actually a Lowline Angus cow. Panda Cow Born in Colorado The owner of the panda cow is incredibly lucky because the specialty pet can sell for as much as $30,000. The farmer who owns the unique calf is Chris Jessen who raises miniature cattle to sell as pets. It is through genetic manipulation that Jessen was able to produce such unique breed of calf. The panda cow is adorable and it has a white face with black circles around its eyes, and there is a white belt around its midsection. What an incredibly cute little animal! Somebody is going to have quite a unique pet if this calf ends up being s

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Old 1977 Peugeot 504 Auction - The President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's old 1977 Peugeot 504 is up for auction. Why is the old car on the auction block? Apparently Ahmadinejad is going to give the proceeds to charity. The charity that will benefit from the auction of the Ahmadinejad's old car is one that funds young people’s housing projects. It is called the the Mehr Housing Fund. This move is seen as an effort to appeal to young people in Iran as well as helping draw attention to housing projects that he has promised. During his campaign, the president promised that every Iranian would have a roof over his head. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Old 1977 Peugeot 504 Auction The old car has rarely been used by the president in recent years, but when he was mayor of Tehran, he was often seen out and about in the gleaming white sedan. The auction for the classic car will be in February in Abadan. Generally, a car like the Peugeot would sell for about

New Year's Resolutions for Moms Dads Kids 2011 - We all know the trouble with New Year's resolutions. They seem like these great goals that will magically be attainable because we just switched to a new calendar, and then -- poof! -- the reality of our hectic lives sets in and our motivation goes out the window a few days, weeks, or (if you're really good) months into the new year. So how about a new approach this year? Make your hubby and kids your resolution buddies and set New Year's resolutions for your family to work on together. Working on resolutions solo puts all the pressure on you, but you barely have time to do anything for you, so maybe packaging your goal in a more fun and family-friendly way will help you stick with it in 2011. (At least that's what I'm hoping!) Source: http://blogs.familyeducation.com/blogs/erin-d/new-years-resolutions-kids-and-families New Year's Resolutions for Moms Dads Kids 2011

Bake your Own Bread - The smell of fresh warm bread is one few people can resist, and it’s easy to make your own. Follow these essential tips for successful bread baking. Step 1: Leavening - In order to rise, bread requires a leavening agent, such as yeast. This is mixed with water and sugar and set aside in a warm place to activate. It's ready when the mixture is frothing. The yeast mixture is then combined with flour and salt to form a dough. Bake your Own Bread Step 2: Kneading - This ensures the dough will rise by lengthening the gluten strands and evenly distributing the yeast. Use both hands simultaneously in a pressing, folding and turning action until the dough is smooth and elastic. Kneading takes between five and 20 minutes, depending on the recipe. Step 3: Rising - Set the dough aside in a warm, draught-free place to rise for at least 30 minutes. Bread that hasn't had enough time to rise (or that has risen too quickly due to an excess amount of yeast) can

Fashions that Never Go out of Style - Turqouise is the new black, clogs are the new shoe, Alexander Wang has the new “it” bag… you have to admit, the world of cutting-edge fashion can all get pretty confusing after a while and almost impossible to keep up with. With hundreds of trends flitting in and out (and then back in again), what’s a girl to do? The preppy essentials are pretty synonymous with classic. After all, what girl’s closet would be complete without her cardigans, little black dress, and ballet flats? Today’s preppy is done in luxe materials with a fashionista spin, but just ask those New-Englanders and they’ll tell you “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Source: http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/four-timeless-styles-that-will-never-go-out-of-fashion/ Fashions that Never Go out of Style

Tucker Carlson Vick Executed - Fox News Commentator, Tucker Carlson, has found himself in hot water for saying some things that were none too nice about convicted dog fighter, Michael Vick. Carlson’s rant occurred only a few days ago while he was on Fox’s “Great American Panel.” Not disguising his disgust, Tucker said, “I’m a Christian, I’ve made mistakes myself. I believe fervently in second chances. But Michael Vick killed dogs. And he did in a heartless and cruel way. And I think, personally, he should have been executed for that.” Wow, tough words from someone who occasionally wears a bow tie. Anyway, it’s safe to say that not all Christians feel the same way Tucker does. Most believe in forgiveness and would never call for the death of another human. Source: http://celebs.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978859957 Tucker Carlson Vick Executed

Woman Sees Jesus Christ X-Ray - A woman from Elwood, Indiana, says she saw the image of Jesus Christ in her chest X-ray. Admitted in a hospital on December 12 for pneumonia, Karen Sigler claims there is a clear image of Jesus Christ just above her heart - just where she hoped he might be during her health scare. Sigler said she was shopping at the local general store down the street from her house, before her operation, and had the strangest feeling. Woman Sees Jesus Christ X-Ray "I was just really scared I was going to die," the Daily Mail quoted her as saying. Suddenly a stranger approached her and said, "Jesus said you're going to be healed." "My faith just got a little stronger since I saw that Jesus was sitting on my heart and that he's there. You can see him. He's there," said Sigler, after her second hospital visit. She is now waiting to find out if her cancer is gone and will start chemotherapy in January. She says she

Nutrition Labels Coming To Meat - Meat labels with nutritional information such as total calories and grams of fat are coming to packages of meat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Wednesday. Currently, the nutritional labels appear on most prepackaged food like cereal and canned goods, but will extend to containers of ground or chopped meat, as well as various fresh cuts of meat, beginning in 2012. "More and more, busy American families want nutrition information that they can quickly and easily understand," U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said in a statement. Nutrition Labels Coming To Meat "We need to do all we can to provide nutrition labels that will help consumers make informed decisions. The USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services work hard to provide the Dietary Guidelines for Americans every five years, and now consumers will have another tool to help them follow these guidelines." In addition to basic

USC Researchers Hack Microsoft Kinect - Researchers at USC have hacked a Microsoft Kinect camera and gotten it to control the hugely popular computer game, World of Warcraft. And the software they used to pull it off, known as Flexible Action and Articulated Skeleton Toolkit or FAAST, is downloadable for free online. CAT_SE_3D_RGB_NA_RTsm FAAST, built by USC's Institute for Creative Technologies, allows users to play computer games with a Kinect motion-sensor camera by translating body movements into the inputs that would otherwise be triggered a keyboard and mouse, or a gaming controller with joysticks and buttons. USC Researchers Hack Microsoft Kinect A video on YouTube from the researchers shows off FAAST controlling World of Warcraft, a hugely popular computer game in which players control a customized character in a land of witches and knights and gnomes. In the video, Skip Rizzo, one of the researchers, touts the software and motion-sensing camera such as the Kinec

Cancer Ends 50-Year Streak For Elvis Performer - This New Year's Eve, for the first time he can remember, Ted Prior won't be gyrating on a stage somewhere, warning someone not to step on his blue suede shoes. Cancer that has spread throughout his body and took root in his brain is forcing the Atlantic City native to miss a scheduled concert in Ocean City, N.J. It will be the first time in a 50-year career that spans close to 10,000 performances that south Jersey's answer to The King has had to miss a show. "That's the one thing that bothers me," he said, reclining on a couch in his living room, wearing a multicolored Elvis bathrobe, rings on almost every finger, bracelets and necklaces aplenty, and a smashing Elvis-like wig standing in for the once-flowing hair that chemotherapy and radiation has wiped out. Cancer Ends 50-Year Streak For Elvis Performer "One time I went onstage with a 101-degree fever," he recalled in an interview with The A

Skirvin Crying Baby Knicks - New York Knicks players who stayed at Oklahoma City's Skirvin Hotel are claiming they hear the ghost of a crying baby at night known as the Skirivn Crying Baby. It was so disconcerting that Eddy Curry had to sleep in Nate Robinson's room. Although with how much money Eddy Curry stole from the Knicks he should be watching out for a hitman hired by Knicks Owner James Dolan. Skirvin Crying Baby Knicks Legend has it that a mother jumped out of a 10th floor window of the hotel with her baby in her arms in the 1930's. Apparently the baby ghost haunts The Skirvin to this day. This haunted incident calls for the TAPS team led by Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson. Hawes and Wilson are the guys behind the show Ghosthunters which has been on the SyFy Network (formerly Sci-Fi) since 2004. It would be a great investigation plus they could maybe work in a couple of the Knicks players into the investigation. Source: http://www.philly2philly.com/phillybuzz/

Helena Bonham Carter Separate Beds - Separate beds are not enough for Helena Bonham Carter and partner Tim Burton as the actress has revealed that snoring is a major factor in their decision to live apart. In separate residences. The long-term couple, who have children Billy Ray, seven, and Nell, three, famously live in adjoining apartments in London and the kooky actress says Burton's 'deviated septum' and her 'bossiness' are to blame. Source: http://www.nationalledger.com/lifestyle/article_272636839.shtml Helena Bonham Carter Separate Beds

Val Kilmer Owes Taxes - U.S. actor Val Kilmer owes the Internal Revenue Service nearly $500,000 in unpaid federal taxes, legal documents show. Kilmer starred in the hit films "Top Gun," "Willow," "The Doors," "Batman Forever" and "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang," but in recent years has appeared mainly in supporting roles in smaller movies. Val Kilmer Owes Taxes DetNews.com said this week the IRS filed a $498,165 lien against Kilmer Nov. 30 in New Mexico where he owns a ranch. The government agency previously filed a lien against the actor for $538,000 in 2009, but Kilmer has since reconciled that debt, TMZ said. Kilmer's representatives did not respond to TMZ's request for comment on the story. Source: http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Movies/2011/01/01/Report-Kilmer-owes-IRS-500K/UPI-57021293873300/ Val Kilmer Owes Taxes

Kids Favorites Walmart Pulls CD - Christina Wilson was getting her 4-year-old son up from a nap and bringing him in to listen to a compact disc his grandparents had given him for Christmas when her husband stopped her — he thought he heard something inappropriate. Then Wilson listened to the "Kids Favorites" CD out of her son Caiden's earshot and heard the profanity. "It was a shock," she said. Wilson said that on Tuesday she contacted the Wal-Mart store in South Bend where her in-laws had bought the CD to let them know about the lyrics. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. spokeswoman Melissa Hill said the company had already started pulling the CDs from its shelves nationwide on Monday after a supplier notified it about a problem with the CD. Kids Favorites Walmart Pulls CD "When we learned of a CD that could appeal to children included songs with profanity, we took immediate action to begin removing the product from our store shelves," Hill said. "W

Anna Chapman Lion Cub - Former Russian spy Anna Chapman has been presented with a lion cub on Russian state-run TV. Ms Chapman, who was deported from the US earlier this year, was the main guest of the "Let Them Talk" show. The 28-year-old would not be drawn on her intelligence career but she said her favourite Bond was Sean Connery. Anna Chapman Lion Cub She also said her dream was to have a lion cub for a while, before it became dangerous, at which point one was brought into the studio. It is not known if Ms Chapman took the cub home that evening or where the former spy would keep the animal, but she said she would call him Nano. The Channel One show resembles the American and British TV programmes "This Is Your Life", and it featured Ms Chapman's relatives, childhood friends and teachers sharing their memories of the redhead. One of her school friends recalled how she once vowed to marry a British man and move to the United Kingdom - a wish tha

100 Car Pile-Up - Severe winds and heavy snowfall have blanketed the Dakotas and Minnesota, causing a massive pileup on Interstate 94 and shutting down buildings and roads just before New Year's. In North Dakota, Gov. Jack Dalrymple declared a statewide storm emergency Thursday, as the state Department of Transportation closed I-94 in both directions between Jamestown and Fargo after the accident. Cass County Sheriff's Capt. Rick Majerus said nearly 100 vehicles were involved in the pileup near Fargo. He said some people were stranded in their vehicles for several hours before rescuers could get to them. "Cars started having trouble traversing the road and ended up in a ditch, along with semi-trucks, tractor-trailers," Majerus said. In addition, I-29 was closed between Grand Forks, North Dakota, and the South Dakota line. 100 Car Pile-Up Across the Red River in Minnesota, state troopers responded to numerous accidents in which cars skidded off I-94, promp

Cincinnati Arkansas Tornado Deaths - Chris Sisemore kept his eyes open as a rare but deadly winter tornado plucked him from his rural Arkansas home and flung him across the street. "I wanted to see the end coming. You're only going to see it one time and I thought that was it," he said, hours after surviving the twister. "It takes more than a tornado to get me." At least six people were killed and dozens injured as tornadoes fueled by unusually warm air pummeled the South and Midwest on Friday and early Saturday. Cincinnati Arkansas Tornado Deaths Three people died in the northwestern Arkansas hamlet of Cincinnati when a tornado touched down just before sunrise Friday, and three others died when a storm spawned by the same weather system ripped up the Missouri countryside near Rolla. Early Saturday, two people were injured in central Mississippi and several homes were damaged by a storm in Attala County. Tornado watches were in effect for parts of Missi

Chrysler Recall - US automakers Ford and Chrysler are recalling tens of thousands of vehicles due to safety problems, the government said Friday. Chrysler Group was recalling about 143,000 vehicles over the 2008-2011 model years in three separate filings, according to a report on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website. The number-three US automaker, managed by Italy's Fiat, recalled more than 22,000 2008-2011 Dodge Ram trucks to address a potential steering problem. Chrysler Recall Chrysler also recalled about 65,000 2009 Dodge Journey sport utility vehicles that could fail to deploy air bags, and 56,000 2011 Ram trucks to fix a bearing that could cause them to stall. Ford Motor, the nation's second-largest automaker, recalled almost 15,000 2011 model years of pickup trucks, Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX SUVs to address an electrical problem that could cause a fire, the government said. Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeq

Lindsay Lohan Secret Residence - Lindsay Lohan will reportedly attempt to remain sober after her latest rehab stint by moving to a secret location. The Mean Girls favourite, who is due to exit the Betty Ford centre next week, will allegedly leave her old West Hollywood home for a new residence, where she will live under the supervision of her mother Dina and her two teenage siblings. A supposed friend of the actress told X17: "Lindsay will be staying at a secret location starting January 4, with her family, mother and siblings. She also has the support of me and her other friends. Lindsay Lohan Secret Residence "As long as she doesn't fail any tests - and everyone is going to make sure she doesn't - she'll be put on summary unsupervised probation on February 25." Meanwhile, Lindsay's estranged father Michael Lohan backed the star's decision to ditch her "so-called friends and [old] haunts", but issued a plea to his ex-wife not to

Hostages Pearland "Chase Bank" Robbery - A hostage situation at a Texas bank ended Friday afternoon with all hostages safe and suspects in custody, said Lt. Onesimo Lopez of the Pearland Police Department. Lopez said that two armed men had taken an undisclosed number of employees and customers hostage during the bank robbery Friday morning in suburban Houston. The first suspect was taken into custody in the early stages of the robbery when there was an exchange of gunfire, detectives told CNN affiliate KPRC. The second suspect was taken into custody at the end of the standoff, police said. Hostages Pearland "Chase Bank" Robbery Some hostages were released earlier in standoff, and two were released at the end of the event, Lopez said. About four hours after the situation began, police used a "flash-bang" diversionary device in the Chase Bank branch, Lopez told reporters. Once the faceoff ended, police escorted from the building three persons wh

How to Keep your New Year's Resolutions - What’s the best way of making your New Year’s resolutions stick?Last year Prof Richard Wiseman tracked the lives of over 700 people as they attempted to achieve their New Year’s resolutions. Participants were asked to describe the techniques that they had employed and their level of success. Only 12% of participants achieved their resolution. By comparing the techniques used by successful and unsuccessful participants, Wiseman identified effective and ineffective ways of achieving long-lasting change. Wiseman’s results suggest that many of the ideas recommended by self-help experts simply don’t work. Source: http://59seconds.wordpress.com/2009/12/28/how-to-keep-your-new-years-resolution/ How to Keep your New Year's Resolutions

DJ Vice New Year's Eve Soundtrack - You may not be partying with Kim Kardashian this New Year's Eve, but you can tap the talents of one of her favorite Deejays. DJ Vice, a resident spin master on the Las Vegas Strip (who also counts Christina Aguilera among his fans), has put together a following playlist for PEOPLE.com readers to keep the party going all night. Ready to ring in 2011 right? 1. 'DJ Got Us Fallin In Love,' Usher "There's no better way to get people on the dance floor," says Vice. 2. 'Hello,' Martin Solveig, ft. Dragonette "Every girl runs up to me asking who this is when I play it. The ladies love it!" Source: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20453828,00.html DJ Vice New Year's Eve Soundtrack

Improve your Fantasy Football Record - Between now and the start of the regular season, Fantasy Football Drafts will be taking place on a regular basis. If you have never played fantasy football before then maybe this is the year you take a chance on seeing what it is all about. Fantasy Football, like anything else, is not something you should just jump into without preparation because you want to enjoy the experience. If you don't prepare then you are likely to lose, and losing is never fun even if it's Fantasy football. For those who already put in the blood, guts, and sweat to draft the best possible fantasy football team, here are several tips to help your chances of success on draft day. Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/435197-eight-ways-to-improve-your-fantasy-football-draft-strategy Improve your Fantasy Football Record

Consistent Exercise Lower Risk of Colon Cancer Death - It’s not news that exercise is good for your health, but scientists continue to learn more about just how beneficial regular exercise can be. Now a study led by researchers... Click here for more information. Consistent exercise is associated with a lower risk of dying from colon cancer, according to a new study led by researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The study is among the first to show that physical activity can make the disease less deadly. The Washington University researchers worked with colleagues from the American Cancer Society and examined data from the American Cancer Society Prevention Study II (CPS II) to look at whether changes in physical activity influenced either the incidence of colon cancer diagnosis or the risk of death from the disease. Consistent Exercise Lower Risk of Colon Cancer Death The CPS II study inclu

Best Ways to get Rid of Beer Belly - People want to get rid get rid of beer belly fast for different reasons. Some people don't like the wobbly look of their abdomen; others do it to avoid being the butt of jokes. But do you know that apart from these trivial reasons, the most important reason why you should get rid of beer belly fast is because of the health risk associated with your deep abdominal fat. If your abdomen bulges outwards and is as big as your hips if not bigger, then be assured that you are in great danger. In this article I will tell you of a few things you can do to get rid of belly fat. First of all, bear in mind that positive thoughts lead to excellence. So, before all, you need to have keep your thoughts positive. One way to do this is to make an affirmation every morning: I am reclaiming my waistline because I am committed to improving my health. Make a commitment now to make changes in at least two areas of your life. The amount of energy input: - You&#

Foods that Improve Skin Health - Can eating foods that help improve skin elasticity in aging skin actually improve your skin health? The quick answer to this question is yes and no. Sorry to be confusing. However we’ll explain further. There’s no doubt at all that what you eat directly affects the condition of your skin and how well it ages. Eating a good diet rich in anti oxidants and vitamins and minerals is essential to optimum skin health and the look and feel of your skin. You need to follow all the advice that you read everywhere about eating to stay healthy. Lower intake of fats, particularly animal fats, higher intake of fresh fruit and vegetables and lower intake of salt and sugar. What is good for our body generally is good for our skin. No doubt. But there are many people who think that there are miracle foods that help improve skin elasticity in aging skin and which help slow the skin aging process. And to some extent that’s true. But actually producing the result

Obesity 9 Months - Researchers found as many as one third of U.S. children at the age of nine months were obese or overweight or at risk of obesity and the rate varied by race and socioeconomic status. The rate of obesity among 9-month-old infants seems greater than what was found in an early study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which estimated the obesity rate among children aged between 2 to 5 years at about 12 percent. The study was conducted by Brian G. Moss, PhD of Wayne State University and William H. Yeaton of University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and published in the January/February 2011 issue of American Journal of Health Promotion. Moss and Yeaton measured weight for 8,900 9-month-olds who were born in 2001 and then followed 7,500 until they were 2 years old to monitor the change of their weight. They found about one third of the children, who were representative of the U.S. pediatric population, were obese or at risk of becoming obese at 9

Discovery Cancels Michael Jackson Autopsy TV Show - The Discovery television network on Friday said it canceled plans to air a reenactment of the autopsy on Michael Jackson's body, citing an upcoming court hearing and concern by the late pop star's estate. The show, "Michael Jackson's Autopsy: What Really Killed Michael Jackson," had been set to air in several countries of western Europe and in the United Kingdom on Jan. 13. "Given the commencement of legal proceedings beginning next week, and at the request of Michael Jackson's estate, the scheduled broadcast of the medical documentary related to Michael Jackson's official autopsy has been postponed indefinitely," Discovery Networks International said in a statement. A Discovery spokesman declined comment beyond the statement. Co-executors of the estate responded in their own statement saying they were "pleased" with the decision. The "Thriller" singer died suddenly

Mellencamp Elaine Irwin 'Proud' of Marriage - Rocker John Mellencamp has split from his wife of 18 years. The veteran songwriter's spokesperson announced on Thursday (30Dec10) that the star and his supermodel wife Elaine had parted ways. The statement reads, "John and Elaine Mellencamp are proud of their 20 years together and are very happy with their accomplishments both as parents and as a family. They will continue to raise their two children in Indiana but have decided to call it a day as a couple." The pair met when Elaine was hired to appear on the cover of his 1991 album Whenever We Wanted and they wed the following year (92). The couple went on to have two sons together, Hud and Speck. No reason has been given for their split. Source: http://www.postchronicle.com/news/original/article_212341106.shtml?rssfeed Mellencamp Elaine Irwin 'Proud' of Marriage

Major Airports Mull Ditching TSA - MAJOR US airports are weighing up whether to axe the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). In its place would come private contractors, with public outrage over security screening on the rise, The Washington Post reported. Sixteen airports have already made the switch since 2002. One Orlando airport approved the change but still needs to select a contractor, and several others are reportedly seriously considering privatisation. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which oversees Dulles International and Reagan National airports, is studying the option, according to spokeswoman Tara Hamilton. Airport managers say efficiency problems related to the bloated bureaucracy of the federal TSA system is the primary reason for making the switch, rather than cost concerns. Source: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad-application/us-airports-consider-ditching-tsa/story-fn6bn4mv-1225979793460 Major Airports Mull Ditching TSA

Australia's Flood Zone Texas - Military aircraft dropped supplies to towns cut off by floods in northeastern Australia as the prime minister promised new assistance Friday to the 200,000 people affected by waters. Southern Australia, meanwhile, soaring temperatures and tinder dry conditions have sparked wildfires. Residents were stocking up on food or evacuating their homes as rising rivers inundated or isolated 22 towns in the state of Queensland. Authorities warned of rising health risks from floodwaters, along with the danger of crocodiles and snakes in flooded homes. "This disaster is a long way from over," Queensland Premier Anna Bligh told reporters. Prime Minister Julia Gillard toured an evacuation center in the flood-stricken town of Bundaberg and announced that families whose homes had been flooded or damaged would be eligible for disaster relief payments of $1,000 per adult and $400 per child. "My concern is for the people in these very difficult

Pilgrim's Pride Spicy Wings - Pilgrim’s Pride has announced a voluntary recall of Pierce Hot & Spicy Breaded Chicken Wings and Sweet Georgia Brand Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings because they contain egg , allergens not labeled on packaging, according to CNN. The U.S. Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said the company discovered the problem as part of a labeling review by its quality assurance program. Egg is not listed as an ingredient on the packaging. The recalled products were produced at the company’s Boaz, Alabama plant and were sold to food service distributors in 10 and 20 pound packages. No adverse effects have been reported from consumption of the products, according to the company and federal officials. The inspection service said the wings were produced between January 1 and October 6, 2010. They were sent to 30 distribution centers to be sent out to restaurants. Source: http://www.tothecenter.com/index.php?readmore=14683 Pilgrim&

Worst Hangover Drinks - With New Year's Eve upon us, The Daily Beast ranks cocktail recipes for ruin. From White Russians to Whiskey Sours, to avoid a headache tomorrow, these are the drinks to avoid tonight. Unless you want to start the new year in the depths of a nauseating hangover, you should take time on the night before to consider what's in your glass. Different types of alcohol—whether it's made in a barrel from barley or bottled from grapes—are digested in distinctive ways. Our question: Which alcohol is most likely lead to a hangover? It's a complicated issue. Everything from genetic disposition to body weight to where you live to the quantity of sleep you got last night and the amount of food in your belly plays a part in whether you'll get a hangover and how severe it may be. But according to studies conducted on the causes and consequences of hangovers and conversations with experts, there are a few constants. Read More: http://www.thedailybeast.