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Friday, November 06, 2009
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NOTE: JOIN ME TONITE PLAYING LIVE AT HOB NOB IN WEST MONROE - 8:00P TO 11:30P - NO COVER - HEATED PATIO!
Today is Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
The 310th day of 2009. There are 55 days left in the year.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:
Actress Sally Field is 63
Pop singer-musician Glenn Frey (The Eagles) is 61
California's first lady Maria Shriver is 54
Actor Ethan Hawke is 39
Model-actress Rebecca Romijn is 37
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SHOWBIZ SCENE:
Despite all that's happened, Rihanna doesn't hate Chris Brown. "I don't hate him at all," she tells Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America. "I actually love and care about him and I'm concerned about him doing well. I want him to do well, have a great career, have a great life and grow up, and just take this as something that you had to go through to grow up and learn."
She may wish him the best, but neither this morning nor yesterday morning did she mention the words forgiveness, reconciliation or rekindle, although those are topics supposedly set to be tackled on tonight's 20/20 special.
Everyone knows Golden Girls' Blanche Devereaux wasn't one to miss a party. So it's no wonder star Rue McClanahan is "devastated" after heart trouble forced her to cancel next week's gala celebration of her Golden days.
The actress had successful bypass surgery Wednesday in a New York, her rep says.
"My darlings, I'm just devastated that I'm going to have to miss my own tribute," the 75-year-old Emmy winner said in a statement. "Unfortunately, my doctor has laid down the law and I'm currently having some maintenance on the old ticker. Trust me, I'd much rather be in San Francisco having fun and being adored by all of you."
Khloé Kardashian isn't the only member of her family facing weighty issues.
Big sis Kourtney Kardashian, 30, admits she's nervous about gaining too many pounds during pregnancy. "I weigh myself every day," she told us at the Kardashian Charity Knock Out event in L.A. earlier this week. "I've gained 26 pounds since getting pregnant, except I gained three pounds since yesterday."
Being eight months pregnant and understandably bigger than usual hasn't stopped the E! reality starlet from conquering a red carpet in heels.
Review in a Hurry: No "humbugs" here.
Disney animates Charles Dickens' timeless tale of a Christmas-hating miser without, well, Disney-fying it. Devoted Dickens fans will even appreciate the darkness and social commentary—if not all the Jim Carrey.
Randy and Evi Quaid have posted bond and there is no longer an outstanding warrant for their arrest on charges of bailing on a $10,000 hotel bill, according to the Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office.
"If they don't show up to court, a bounty hunter will go and get them," Deputy D.A. Lee Carter joked to People.
The couple had posted bail of $20,000 apiece after being arrested in Marfa, Texas, but they were required to pay the same amount in California, where the alleged defrauding of an innkeeper took place.
In total, they've skipped four opportunities to appear before a judge.
Carter started extradition proceedings after the Quaids failed to show up for court a second time and the judge refused to put their case back on the schedule until they had posted bond—which was going to happen one way or another, voluntarily or not.
The Kingpin star and his wife are due to be arraigned Dec. 15 on misdemeanor charges of burglary, conspiracy and the ever-quaint defrauding an innkeeper.
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SOME DOS AND DON'T OF FIRST DATES
Glamour magazine asked relationship writers for their first date advice, including what you should wear, where you should go, and what things you should avoid ...
Check it out ...
DON'T go somewhere overflowing with eye candy. So true -- who wants to compete with other hot single girls roaming the joint?
DO wear flats. You never know where you might end up, and although high-heels can be sexy, what if the date ends with a walk around town (hello, blisters!)? Flats will let you feel open to anything the night may bring.
DO wear sexy underwear. Even if you don't get naked on the first date (for shame!), your sexy under garments will give you confidence. Plus, if you DO end up stripping down to your skivvies, you don't want to end up wearing granny panties.
But DON'T wear anything too sexy over the underwear. You're not going to a club on a first date -- hopefully! -- so dress appropriately.
DO call a friend for a pep talk. Get a shot of self-esteem before the big date -- even if it's just your mom, who is sure to tell you that "any guy would be crazy not to adore you."
DO order a big-girl meal. Do you really think a small garden salad will hold you over all night?Plus, he likes girls who will eat a meal with him.
DON'T let him take you to a second location if you don't like him. Too often, you follow the guy to another bar, and another -- when really, you just want to go home and read. It's better for both of you if you just speak up.
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CIAO, BABY!
A convicted Italian prisoner decided he'd rather go back to prison than remain under house arrest with his wife. Apparently, she was making his life worse at home than when he was in jail.
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FACIAL HAIR
Some may say that a moustache is just so '80s. It seems nowadays that if a guy is sporting a 'stache, it was probably grandfathered in from two decades ago.
But in some parts of the world, the '80s is now.
AskMen.com has done the research and came up with the Top 10 Moustache-Dense Countries. They are:
10. Bulgaria
9. Hungary
8. United States
7. Turkey
6. Egypt
5. Iran
4. Germany
3. Pakistan
2. Mexico
1. India
According to Ask Men, an estimated 10-million American men have moustaches.
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DATING SCENE: Female Dating Anxiety
Ryan and Jessica Cassaday, authors of Stop Wondering if You'll Ever Meet Him, believe there's an epidemic that's hurting women's chances of being happy and effective while on the dating circuit. They call it Modern Female Dating Anxiety or "MFDA."
In the course of their work as therapists, they've found plenty of self-assured women who lose their cool when dating. They have a sense of confidence and security in every area of their life -- and then freak out when they actually go on face-to-face dates with men.
"There actually are components of mental illness that we see coming into the picture of MFDA," said Ryan Cassaday. "And we know that these are people who are mentally healthy."
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SURVEY: DVR Users Still Watch Commercials
We knew that Americans were getting lazier, but things are really getting out of hand -- as proven by a survey that says nearly half of us don't bother fast-forwarding past the commercials on shows we save to our DVRs.
According to Nielsen, 46 percent of viewers between ages 18 to 49 watch the commercials during playback, up slightly from last year. Media buyer Brad Adgate blames the phenomenon on the fact that "television watching is still a passive activity" and that people can't be bothered to make the effort.
A network executive was kinder to viewers, saying "We're getting smarter about keeping people engaged."
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UPCOMING MOVIES
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
THE BOX (horror thriller) Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella. A couple receives a box that gives them great wealth at the cost of killing a stranger.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (animated) Voices of Jim Carrey, Robin Wright Penn, Gary Oldman. The holiday classic goes 3-D.
THE FOURTH KIND (thriller) Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Will Patton. A researcher investigates alien abductions in Alaska.
THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS (comedy) George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey. Based-in-fact tale a reporter who comes across a U-S military program dedicated to developing psychic powers that kill.
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Thursday, November 05, 2009
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NOTE: I'M PLAYING TONITE @ RABBS IN RUSTON - 11P - THEN FRIDAY I'M AT HOB NOB IN WM FROM 8:00P-11:30P
Today is Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
The 309th day of 2009. There are 56 days left in the year.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:
Singer Art Garfunkel is 68
Singer Bryan Adams is 50
Actress Tatum O'Neal is 46
 Rock musician Kevin Jonas (The Jonas Brothers) is 22
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It's a civic showdown this week when the Pawnee Library Department sets its sights on Leslie's vacant lot. Complicating things is the fact that library chief Tammy Swanson (guest star Megan Mullally) happens to be the ex-wife of parks boss Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman). And if you notice strong chemistry between Mullally and Offerman, it's probably because the on-screen exes are real-life husband and wife.
Later, at 8:30pm, don't miss another guest appearance, this time by newsman Brian Williams, on "30 Rock."
 Thursday at 8pm on CBS
Those clever CSIs have done it again. This time they've figured out that two seemingly unrelated crimes are actually both part of the same twisted plot for revenge
 Thursday at 8pm on ABC
Arizona prepares for the surgery of a lifetime as a $25-million donation to the hospital and a 10-year-old boy's life depend on the outcome. On the relationship front, Cristina tests her boundaries with Owen at the hospital, and Alex finds himself dealing with all of Izzie's hospital bills.
 Thursday at 7pm on CBS
It’s time for the Foa Foa and Galu tribes merge. How will the castaways work together? Later, at tribal council, another castaway is voted out of the game.------------------------------------ SHOWBIZ SCENE:After taking a shot at the Gosselins, the Law & Order brain trust has now set its sights on a certain late-night dog, plotting a ripped-from-the-headlines scenario based on David Letterman's personal life. 
The casting call has just gone out for the episode, which per The Wrap will revolve around a "well-known celebrity talk-show host, married with children," who has engaged in "a series of short-lived affairs with some of the employees on the show and up until now has managed to keep them off the radar."Until, that is, the host is approached by an email- and photo-equipped blackmailer who demands $3 million in hush money.
Carrie Prejean may be hot, but she just isn't worth the hassle. 
E! News has confirmed the existence of Ms. Christian Values' X-rated sex tape—which reportedly prompted her abrupt settlement with Miss California Organization officials—but while the contents may be controversial, the peddlers behind the salacious video have had trouble finding any takers.
The tape actually began making the rounds several months ago and was offered as an exclusive to various websites for the bargain-basement price of $10,000.
But even blogger Nik Richie of the porn-purveying TheDirty.com didn't want anything to do with it.
"It was very graphic," Richie tells E! News, "and our lawyers wouldn't let us put it on the site."
No other site picked up the raunchfest, apparently shot by an ex-boyfriend and which Richie describes as far more explicit than the topless photos of Prejean that surfaced earlier.
Which explains why the tape's reemergence this week reportedly took Prejean by surprise.
Mariah Carey was out on the beach yesterday in Los Angeles, shooting a music video in a too-small bathing suit cut down to her navel, along with some serious bling. You know, just normal Mariah beachwear...video shoot or no video shoot
The photo agency's caption explains the situation like so: "the Precious pop star oozed glamour." We're not sure if that's exactly what she's oozing—maybe it's more like desperation—but for the sake of the magical creature that is Mariah, we'll stick with glamour.Is Khloé Kardashian already too comfortable with new hubby and notorious sugar junkie Lamar Odom?
The 25-year-old E! reality starlet shed 25 pounds prior to tying the knot with her basketball beau Sept. 27. But since meeting Lamar, Khloé has found it tougher to stay focused.
"I stopped my QuickTrim diet for a little bit around the time I met Lamar," Khloé told us Tuesday at the Kardashian Charity Knock Out event at the Commerce Casino outside L.A. "I was so in love, and I was at my perfect weight, and I didn't want to do it anymore. Since marriage, I've gained about five pounds."
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7 WAYS TO REVIVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP
Anyone who's been married for a while or in a long-tern relationship will tell you they've been there: Things are okay but not great, you're fighting all the time or not at all ... and sex? What's that?
Here, marriage counselors and therapists weigh in on great ways to make you both fall in love -- and like -- again ...
1. Just Do It! Not in the mood for fooling around? Give it a try anyway. People often get into things once they get going, not before.
2. Attack the Problem, Not the Person. When fighting gets underway, it's all about pointing fingers -- "you did this or you didn't do that" --which just cranks up the stress. Try talking about the problem you're struggling with, not the person.
3. Praise -- Even If You Don't Feel Like It. "People are deeply attracted to people who are interested in them and appreciate them," says Dr. Scott Haltzman, M.D., author of The Secrets of Happy Families. "So shower your partner with interest and adoration, and he or she will keep turning to you to be the center of his or her life."
4. Slow Down. Slowing down the routine and being present (like noticing your partner's good hair day or that they're wearing a flattering shirt), can cause dramatic change, because you'll both remember to notice each another.
5. Talk. You take it for granted, but that's why it gets lost. Spend 10 minutes a day, every day, with your mate talking -- not about the house or work, but talking.
6. Bring Back The Fun. Change it up, and make it fun again. Bring a couple new things to the table every month: try a class together, an activity, remember the things that were fun when you were dating, and even revisit them!
7. Act Married And Stick It Out. "... Up to 80 percent of individuals consider divorce at some time," says Dr. Haltzman. There is little difference, he says, between couples who break up and those who stick it out. "The real difference is the ones who stuck it out have moved past the problem and have moved ahead to feel closer -- in no small part because they went through the rough spot together."
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GPS = GLOBAL PANTIES SYSTEM?
A Japanese company is selling Forget Me Not Panties, which include an embedded GPS system. Yep, a GPS system, so someone could track his wife or girlfriend wherever she is. They also have "sensor technology" that reads the temperature and heart rate of the person wearing them. OK ... creepy.
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BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR METRO-TEXTUALS
What the heck is going on out there?
It seems mobile phones are making guys more openly affectionate with each other, to the point where they're signing off text messages to guy friends with a kiss (x).
A recent survey from mobile phone company T-Mobile found that 22 percent of guys are "metrotexuals," who regularly include a kiss on texts to their buddies.
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MANLY HOME APPLIANCES
Most appliances make you feel like a housewife.
Think about it ... Ancient man got by with a spear and an open flame. What makes you so special that you need a toaster oven.
But, according to Spike.com, there are some appliances that are definitely guy-worthy. Some highlights include:
1. The Nitrocream NG-G4 Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Maker -- Makes any flavor of ice cream in just a couple of minutes ... for the low, low price of $35,000.
2. LEGO Edition Bosch Dishwasher -- Every guy needs a dishwasher. Why not get one that has a specific setting designed to wash all of your favorite toys without melting them? Your G.I. Joe action figures will have never looked more sparkling clean.
3. The Waring Pro Extreme High Powered Blender -- It's got a 3.5-horsepower motor and operates at speeds up to 45,000 RPMs. And, it's encased in unbreakable polycarbonate. That's tough all around.
4. The Human Washing Machine -- The Japanese have developed an entirely automatic human washing machine. You just stand there as the machine gets you wet, lathers you up, rinses you off -- and dries you.
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STUDY: Diet Soda Is Evil
According to a new study, drinking diet soda increases the risk of kidney function decline. The researchers found that people who drank as little as two diet sodas per day suffered kidney function decline twice as quickly as those who didn't drink diet soda.
There's a bit of a silver lining from this study ... you can drink all the regular soda you want -- and not have to worry about your kidney function.
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FLU SEASON: Going Hands Free In The Bathroom
An inventor from Texas has come up with a door handle that opens without users having to touch a germy handle.
Kelly Martin, of Hands Free Concepts, is currently testing his Sani-Handle in restaurants.
"Their chefs and cooks go in there and wash their hands, they aren't recontaminated, and that's a big selling point to restaurants," Martin said.
The Sani-Handle, which costs $249 per door handle, lets people use their wrists instead of their hands to open doors.
The devices can even help keep bathrooms clean by cutting down on the number of people who use paper towels to avoid touching door handles.
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YANKEES WIN SERIES
The New York Yankees won their 27th World Series in The Bronx last night, beating last year's victors, the Philadelphia Phillies, seven to three in game six. Veteran pitcher Andy Pettite got the win, but the Bombers' indisputable hero was Hideki Matsui, the designated hitter, who drove in six of the team's seven runs with a single, a double and a homer.
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IOWA CAT GETS SWINE FLU
Anxiety about the spread of H-1-N-1 flu increased a notch yesterday when it was revealed that a 13-year-old cat in Iowa contracted the disease -- the first reported case of a feline with the virus. A local veterinarian said two family members had flu-like symptoms before the cat became ill. Federal officials said pet owners should take the same precautions against spreading swine flu to pets as they would with humans, noting however there is no swine flu vaccine for pets.
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009
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NOTE: SEE ME PLAY AT RABBS ON THURSDAY AND HOB NOB ON FRI!
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
The 308th day of 2009. There are 57 days left in the year.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:
Former First Lady Laura Bush is 63
Actress-comedian Kathy Griffin is 49
Actor Ralph Macchio is 48
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst is 48
Actor Matthew McConaughey is 40
Rapper-producer Sean "Diddy" Combs is 40
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TONITE'S TV HILITES:
Wednesday at 7pm on NBC
Elisabeth Moss ("Mad Men") guest stars as Lucy, a patient battling cancer who no longer wants treatment. Veronica takes a cue from Lucy's courage and considers coming clean to her husband about her affair with Dr. Sands. Meanwhile, an experienced patient (played by guest star Jerry Stiller) gives Sonia some important relationship advice, just as her cop-boyfriend Valentino goes missing.
Wednesday at 7pm on CBS
Christine is thrilled to finally be popular ... well vicariously through her son Ritchie, when he's asked to a dance by the most popular girl in school. Meanwhile, Marion Ross ("Happy Days") guest stars as they elderly woman Matthew and Richard try to evict from the apartment they want to rent.
Wednesday at 8pm on ABC
Manny's newfound interest in fencing prompts the whole family to come out and support him. And when it turns out he's quite talented at the classic sport, Jay's over-the-top enthusiasm triggers an old childhood wound for Mitchell.
Wednesday at 9pm on FX
Despite Matt’s efforts to keep it a secret, Sean and Christian figure out how Matt is earning an income. Meanwhile, a patient with big anger-management issues proves challenging for Christian.
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SHOWBIZ SCENE:
Earlier this week, we had Vanity Fair trying to make Robsten happen, and today Harper's Bazaar takes a shot at it. 
The fashion mag definitely has the upper hand since they talked to both Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart and also managed to have them pose for some steamy gothic romantic photos.
As for the interview itself, writer Laura Brown talked to Rob and Kristen separately in their side-by-side Vancouver hotel rooms and neither star confirmed or denied a relationship. In fact, there's no mention of the mag even asking for clarification—just this speculation:
"At the moment, there is only one thing anyone cares about regarding these two... Are they dating or what?
Well...it's clear that Rob and Kristen are close—very close."
And that's it. From there, the rest of the article plays out like the hookup is a sure thing, with questions like "Who is the most romantic then?"
The aliens have landed. And we couldn't wait to welcome them.
V, ABC's redo of the 1980s sci-fi franchise, notched the fall's biggest new-series premiere among the viewers TV networks covet most.
Overall, last night's hourlong opener averaged 13.9 million hapless humans, preliminary Nielsen estimates showed, topping NBC's The Biggest Loser (8.5 million) and the first hour of Fox's So You Think You Can Dance (6.4 million). CBS' NCIS (19.4 million) was its typical monster self, and led the 8 p.m. hour—but not among those aforementioned viewers TV networks covet most.
V, which originally invaded TV in 1983, via NBC, was actually the night's highest-rated show among the cool kids, also besting NCIS: Los Angeles and Dancing With the Stars.
Stop the international presses! Brad Pitt is kinda maybe sorta interested in buying himself another motorcycle.
This is the breaking news flash out of Tokyo this morning, where the Beautiful Bearded One is currently making the promotional rounds for Inglourious Basterds, which is finally opening in Japan.
"I had a little mishap," he explained when asked about his pavement-pounding, paparazzi-captured bike topple last week.
"No injuries, except my ego. I was trying to get away from some paparazzi and instead gave them a good story."
Actually, Brad, "good" may be overselling it a bit, but we'll assume that after three months on the publicity trail, any new talking point is welcomed with open arms.
"It was my favorite bike, so that is really sad."
Not Iraqi-refugees-in-Syria sad, mind you, but still a bit of a bummer. And a rather easily fixable one, at that.
"I will definitely be looking at motorcycles," he said. "You've got some of the best builders right here."
Fresh off comedy with The Ugly Truth and the upcoming The Bounty with Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler has agreed to star in Ralph Fiennes' adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy Coriolanus, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
As you may remember from the SparkNotes, the play follows the exploits of a prideful Roman war hero (Fiennes) who turns against his own people with the aid of his former foe, to be played by Butler.---------------------------------------------- HAVE SOME MAKE-UP FUN
Sara Strand, founder of Pop Beauty, shares her tips for how to make the most of the stuff you put on your face ...
1. Dare to try something different -- "Women get scared that color is too prominent" she says, "but just swapping black liner for green can change your look."
2. Double down -- If you've already got fuchsia lips, it's OK -- encouraged, actually -- to do a trace of light blue on the eyes.
3. Sparkle is your friend -- especially if you're over-tired. Mix a little highlighter powder in with concealer, she suggests, and "Boom!" you look awake.
4. Avoid foundation abuse. Don't try faking a tan with too dark a shade, it never works.
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WHAT YOUR BEER SAYS ABOUT YOU
According to data put together by the magazine Advertising Age, your choice of beer says a lot about you.
Here's what they found:
Budweiser -- Bud drinkers are sensible, grounded and practical. They also don't like authority and are 42 percent more likely to drive a truck than the average person.
Bud Light -- Very different from regular Bud drinkers, people who buy Bud Light are careless, with frat boy personalities, and are 48 percent more likely than the average person to play the lottery every day.
Michelob Ultra -- Michelob Ultra drinkers think highly of themselves and can be conceited. They care what other people think about them and want to appear perfect.
Blue Moon -- They are socially liberal, hate moral authorities and can also be sarcastic and snide in order to get a point across. They are also 105 percent more likely than the average person to drive hybrid cars.
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SCHOOL DAZE: College Tuition Sticker Shock
According to data compiled by the Chronicle of Higher Education, more and more private colleges are charging $50,000 per year.
Last year, only five schools reported charging $50,000 for tuition, fees, room and board. Today, 58 private institutions charge that much per year and more. This tuition figure doesn't even include books and travel for students to and from school. Economists are noting the cost of a college education is rising faster than most other goods and services in the economy.
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HEALTH: Processed Food Brings You Down
According to a new study from the University College London, eating a lot of processed food may increase a person's risk for depression.
Researchers compared two groups of people. The first group ate whole foods, heavily loaded with vegetables, fruits and fish. The second group ate processed foods, with lots of sweetened desserts, fried food, processed meat, refined grains and high-fat dairy products.
After five years of eating this way, the results were clear.
The whole foods group had a lower risk of depression than those who ate all the processed junk.
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MENTAL HEALTH: Stress Makes You Believe You're Psychic
There has been plenty to worry about lately. And as a reaction to all this stress, many people have become psychic. Well, not actually. But many people have started to believe they are psychic.
Scientists have found that when people feel afraid, anxious or helpless, they feel a loss of control. And because humans hate to feel like they have no control over their environment, they will go to any lengths -- including "developing" the ability to talk with the dead, see invisible patterns and read the stars -- in order to avoid it.
Historically, rough times have been marked by a surge in belief in astrology, ESP and other paranormal phenomena, caused in part by a desperate need to feel a sense of control in a world spinning out of control.
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009
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Today is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
The 307th day of 2009. There are 58 days left in the year.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:
Former Massachusetts Gov. Michael S. Dukakis is 76
Comedian-actress Roseanne Barr is 57
Comedian Dennis Miller is 56
Actress Julie Berman ("General Hospital") is 26
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TONITE"S TV HILITES:
Series Premiere: Tuesday at 7pm on ABC
A reimagining of the 1983 miniseries and TV show, the latest incarnation of "V" follows a similar plot: Gigantic alien saucers hover ominously over major cities worldwide. The visitors inside look just like us and claim to come in peace, promising to share their advanced technology with humans in exchange for natural resources they desperately need for their home planet. (Watch a preview clip.) But despite the aliens’ best propaganda, eventually the truth comes out
Tuesday at 7pm on NBC
The competition gets political tonight when the remaining nine contestants take a trip to Washington, D.C., where they pay a visit to the White House kitchen and even meet with Congress. Also this week, the players participate in a public workout in the nation's capital before one of them is sent home.
Tuesday at 9pm on CBS
Nothing like a good old- fashioned prison conjugal vistit to bring the romance back to a marriage! Tonight, Alicia agrees to the special visit with Peter in order to get new information on a case since she and Will are working on the appeal of a death row inmate who was convicted under Peter's regime as state's attorney.
Tuesday at 8pm on ABC
Two couples will bite the dust tonight during the double-elimination dance-off tonight, leaving just five duos left to battle it out. Also during this week's elimination episode, professional dancers Mark Ballas and Derek Hough, who make up the Ballas Hough Band, perform their new song, “Move,” and then Rod Stewart takes to the stage to sing “It’s the Same Old Song” from his new album of '60s and '70s tunes.
Tuesday at 7pm on CBS
Muse Watson ("Prison Break") returns to his role of Gibbs' mentor Mike Franks tonight. A murder investigation prompts Gibbs and the team to play family counselor to Franks, with the goal of preventing a bloody international conflict.
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SHOWBIZ SCENE:
Since Rihanna's horrific altercation with then-boyfriend Chris Brown in February, the "Umbrella" singer may not have kept a low profile, but she certainly has not been talking. 
Until now. Today marks the first we're hearing from her on the situation, whether in snippets from her interviews with Diane Sawyer and Glamour magazine, or in her music video for "Russian Roulette," her first single from Rated R.
The star is set to appear on Good Morning America on Thursday and Friday mornings and 20/20 Friday night, but her first quote has just been released.
"This happened to me…it can happen to anyone," she tells Sawyer. "He was definitely my first big love."
Of that fateful night, the 21-year-old tells Glamour, "I went to sleep as Rihanna and woke up as Britney Spears. That was the level of media chaos that happened the next day."
Eight months later, and she's already looking on the bright side of the whole scandal.
It sounds like Jodie Sweetin, who played lovable Stephanie Tanner on family favorite sitcom Full House, is finally on her way to living the sweet life after years of alcohol and substance abuse.
In her new, brutally honest memoir UnSweetined, which hits stands today, Sweetin details how her life went from child star to out-of-control crystal meth addict. George Clooney is making a Sideways move. The creator of Sideways, meanwhile, is making a George Clooney move.
The star is teaming up with Sideways' Oscar-winning writer-director, Alexander Payne, for The Descendants, a no doubt Academy-baiting dramedy due out in 2010.
Per Variety, the film (Payne's first since 2004's wine-soaked statue collector) will follow a wealthy landowner who, in attempt to keep his family together, picks up sticks with his two daughters on a quest to find his wife's new lover.
The hard part will be getting the audience to believe anyone would leave Clooney in the first place.
Cameras roll this February in Hawaii.
Kate Winslet has followed up her Oscar-winning role in The Reader with a damages-winning role as the Litigator. 
The A-lister has banked more than $40,000 in damages after winning a lawsuit against Britain's Daily Mail for a story that falsely claimed she lied about her workout routine.
The article in question, headlined "Should Kate Winslet Win an Oscar for the World's Most Irritating Actress," was published in January alongside naked pics of Winslet.
The 34-year-old thesp was not in court for the verdict, but her solicitor read a statement on her behalf explaining how the story had offended her and caused her a "great deal of distress"—not only because it was "simply not true," but also because it gave people the wrong impression about her views on the female body.
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PHILS TOP YANKS, SERIES BACK TO DA BRONX
The Philadelphia Phillies survived a late rally to down the New York Yankees, eight-to-six, to send the World Series back to the Bronx for Game Six, with the Phils down three games to two. Phillies second baseman Chase Utley smacked two homers and knocked in four runs to lead the Philadelphia attack. Phillies starter Cliff Lee held the Yankee attack at bay, as he picked up his second win of the Series.
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DON'T GET DERAILED BY DEBT!
Here's a depressing statistic: 9 out of 10 people in their 30s are in debt. They also carry the most debt -- the median amount being two times more than their income. If you're worried about big debts in your 30s, follow this advice from MSN Money:
Keep expenses in check. It's easy to let living costs creep up on you, but if you want to get ahead financially, you need to make hard choices about your spending.
Pay off those credit cards! Carrying a credit card balance is BAD -- you pay unnecessary interest and you're vulnerable to credit card companies raising their rates.
Build an emergency fund. A cushion of extra cash can protect you in case of losing your job, getting sick or having another setback. Keep as much in savings as you can.
Make sure you can really afford the loans and other debt you take on.
Keep saving for retirement. With your other money needs, you may want to just put your retirement savings on hold for a while. After all, you're young, right? Wrong! Don't do it. Your retirement contributions need to come first if you want to be comfortable in your old age.
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MAN CODE TO HITTING PEOPLE
Just because we're a civilized society doesn't mean we don't throw a punch on occasion.
As a general rule, if someone tries to punch you, it's your natural right to punch him back. It's part of the man code that you have the right to defend yourself against someone who is attacking you.
But, not every fight is this simple.
According to Asylum.com, here are some gray areas of fighting -- along with some recommendations on how to handle the situations properly:
1. Hitting a guy with glasses -- You can definitely hit a guy wearing glasses, as long as he messes with you first.
2. Hitting a guy who hasn't attacked you yet, but will -- If it's obvious he's going to come at you, don't just sit there and wait for it. Strike first.
3. Hitting a guy with friends -- If you're outnumbered, just run. This is where a solid math education comes in handy.
4. Hitting a woman -- You just can't, even if she's 6-foot-5 and rippling with steroid muscles.
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RELATIONSHIPS: Ways To Get Over A Past Relationship
Breakups are tough. It is so easy (and counterproductive) to continue to obsess about an ex.
According to relationship expert Debra Berndt, here are some easy tips to help you get over the person who broke your heart so that you can move on, date again and find true love.
1. Erase Them -- Each time you pass his/her name when looking at your cell phone contacts will make you feel upset. Why do that? Remove any reminders of them in your home, car and workplace.
2. No More Sad Stories -- Stop telling your sad story of the breakup. After a month you should not be talking about your ex. As you disconnect from the pain of the romance, you can more easily move on to a better relationship.
3. No More Drive-Bys -- Stop making excuses to drive past their home or work or favorite hangout to see if their car is there or to catch a glimpse of them. It's pathetic. You're better than this.
4. New People -- Now is the time to start hanging around new people. If your social group is connected with your ex, expand your circles outside of that group.
5. Make a List -- Make a list of what you want in a relationship. You may have attracted your ex by accident. Make it a point to consciously attract someone who is a better fit.
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DIET & EXERCISE: Exercise Makes Cigarettes Less Attractive To Smokers
Researchers in England have found that exercise can help smokers quit because it makes cigarettes less attractive.
Just 15 minutes of work on a stationary bike at a moderate intensity was enough to make the idea of cigarettes less powerful -- and less able to grab the attention of smokers.
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HITTING DVD & BLU-RAY
The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3 is new to D-V-D and Blu-Ray today. John Travolta hijacks a New York City subway train and Denzel Washington negotiates for the hostages in the remake of the 1974 classic. Extras include commentary, four making-of featurettes, a digital copy of the film and access to exclusive Internet content.
I Love You Beth Cooper stars Hayden Panettiere (from T-V's Heroes) as a high school cheerleader who learns of a geek's love during the graduation speech. Extras include an alternate ending, deleted scenes and a making-of featurette.
In G-I Joe: The Rise of Cobra, an elite military force goes after a corrupt arms dealer. It stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt (as "Rex"), Sienna Miller (as "Baroness"), Dennis Quaid (as "General Hawk") and Channing Tatum (as "Duke"). It comes with commentary, a making-of featurette, a special on the special effects and a digital copy of the film.
Aliens in the Attic features Ashley Tisdale (High School Musical) as part of a pack of kids that fights off alien invaders. Robert Hoffman, Andy Richter, Doris Roberts, Austin Butler and Ashley Boettcher co-star. Extras include an alternate ending, a gag reel, deleted scenes and a digital copy of the film.
The documentary Food, Inc goes into the slaughter-houses and factory farms that supply our supermarkets.
T-V that's gone digital includes the comedy special Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America -- A Final Night with George W. Bush and the final season of the T-V classic Mission: Impossible.
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Monday, November 02, 2009
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NOTE: LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEK - I'M PLAYING Tue @ Lu San in Washington Plaza in Monroe 8p-10...Thu @ Rabbs in Ruston 11p...Fri @ Hob Nob in West Monroe 8p-11:30p!
Today is Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
The 306th day of 2009. There are 59 days left in the year.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:
Actor David Schwimmer is 43
Rapper Nelly is 35
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TONITE'S TV HILITES:
Monday at 7pm on NBC
Jayma Mays returns to the show tonight as Hiro travels three years into the past, where he gets a second chance to rescue Charlie from the hands of Sylar. Unfortunately, Samuel’s presence complicates the mission. Meanwhile, HRG’s past with his Primatech partner becomes clear.
Monday at 8pm on TLC
Six years ago, Kate Gosselin was just a regular old nurse living in a Pennsylvania suburb with her husband and twin girls. Oh, how times have changed. Since giving birth to sextuplets in 2004, Kate, her husband, Jon, and their eight children became the subject of a little TLC show called “Jon and Kate Plus 8,” then got rich, then got entangled in a tabloid drama involving infidelity accusations, public insults, and battling over money and whether or not their kids should be allowed to remain on the show. Tonight, NBC's Natalie Morales sits down with Kate during this one-hour special to get the inside scoop on just what went wrong, and where Kate wants to go from here.
Monday at 7pm on ABC
With just seven celebs left, the remaining couples perform one unlearned dance followed by a group paso doble or tango. The stakes are high since two couples will be knocked out in a double-elimination round tomorrow night. Who deserves a spot in the final five?
Monday at 7pm on CBS
Barney becomes so arrogant about his absolutely wonderful romance with Robin that he starts to give relationship advice to Marshall. Chaos inevitably ensues, and Lily and Marshall end up getting into a huge fight.
Monday at 9pm on CBS
Tonight’s episode is like a grim version of the comic film “The Hangover,” as the CSIs recreate the night of a wild bachelor party to solve a murder and find the missing groom.
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SHOWBIZ SCENE:
Anyone who watched the final season of The OC knows that Benjamin McKenzie is a true fighter. 
And now, his new, much ballyhooed police drama Southland is living to fight another day.
A TNT rep just confirmed to us that the cable network has picked up NBC's not so sloppy seconds and will air Southland in the new year. The series, from ER's John Wells and also starring Regina King and Tom Everett Scott, received acclaim from critics and fans alike before NBC pulled the plug on production last month.
Starting Jan. 12, TNT will debut the six episodes of the sophomore season of Southland that never aired, along with seven episodes of the previously aired first season. It will air opposite Jay Leno in the 9 p.m. slot.
Katie Holmes is The Romantics lead.
Mrs. Tom Cruise will temporarily cease being joined at the hip hands with her hubby to replace fellow raven-haired thesp Liv Tyler in the increasingly star-studded indie flick. (Tyler left the film for undisclosed reasons and, no, we don't know what they are.)
Per Variety, the movie centers around eight college friends who reunite for the wedding of coed pal Anna Paquin. Holmes plays the maid of honor who also happens to have had a romantic past with the groom (Josh Duhamel). Malin Akerman, Elijah Wood, Adam Brody and Jeremy Strong also star.
The Romantics starts shooting this week in New York City.
Watch out, vamps! The Vikings are comin' through!
Sound like a cheerleader's battle cry? That's because it is.
New Moon star Dakota Fanning has returned to her typical teenager life at North Hollywood's Campbell Hall Episcopal High School, where she does her own impressive stunt work as a cheerleader for the home team, pom-poms and all.
And, not unlike her dominance over young Hollywood, the 15-year-old totally rules the school. Seriously, who needs an Oscar when you've already been named homecoming princess?! The flowers are the same and a tiara totally trumps a statuette because you can wear it as a badge of honor!
Sony announced today the Michael Jackson concert movie, originally billed as a two-week-only event, will stay in theaters through Thanksgiving weekend.
The un-surprise move comes after This Is It led the box-office competition with an estimated $21.3 million Friday-Sunday, and upped its five-day worldwide haul to $101 million.
Even in success, though, the film didn't thoroughly dominate Miley Cyrus. Much less Paranormal Activity.
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MORE MEN WATCH HIGH-DEF TV THAN WOMEN
According to a new survey, men watch more high-def television than women.
48 percent of men check HD channels first when they switch on the set -- while only 19 percent of females do.
And, more males choose to watch an HD version of a show instead of the standard version than women do -- 58 percent versus 41 percent.
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COOL TOYS FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD
Halloween's over, so now it's time to look forward to ... Christmas.
Start putting your Christmas shopping lists together right now, before your family starts shopping and buying you crappy gifts like sweaters and Olive Garden gift cards.
And, consider bringing some nostalgia into this year's festivities. Why not go back in time and buy some of those toys you either had -- or wished you would have had -- as a kid?
According to Uncoached, here are some amazing toys from childhood that you should have in your life right now:
Remote Control Cars
Squirt Guns
Legos
Transformers
Hot Wheels or Matchbox Cars
Pogo Ball
Simon
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ON THE JOB: Company Holiday Parties Scaled Back
Now that Halloween is over, it's time to look forward to the upcoming holiday season. Over the next two months, we party more than ever through Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.
But, because the economy is still sputtering, more and more companies are scaling back on their Christmas parties.
According to a new survey from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, the number of businesses planning holiday parties this year is down in a big way from last year -- and that was down from the year before.
Only 62 percent of employers said they'll host holiday parties this year -- down from 77 percent a year ago and 90 percent in 2007.
And nearly 30 percent of those that are holding parties say they're scaling back, cutting their party budgets by 10 to 20 percent on average.
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DENVER SETS GORILLA RECORD
More than a thousand people in Denver have set a Guinness World Record by dressing up as gorillas on Halloween and running three-and-a-half miles. The one thousand-61 people participated in a charity race -- the Denver Gorilla Run, which raises money for the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund. The entre fee for the race -- one hundred bucks -- included a gorilla costume.
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