Big news from the FDA in the US today -- they approved a new emergency contraceptive pill, to be sold under the brand name ella, that can prevent pregnancy up to five days after sex, two days longer than the Plan B morning-after pill. Ella blocks the hormone (progesterone) that is necessary for pregnancy to... Continue Reading →
How to call off your wedding…
Bravo's Millionaire Matchmaker is back on the market! Patti Stanger announced via Twitter that she called off her wedding to longtime boyfriend Andy Friedman. "I just ended my relationship with Andy. It hit me really hard that I want kids in my life. You have to agree on the non-negotiables." Last week she hinted at some... Continue Reading →
What???
I NEVER thought this could actually happen!! Doctors in Boston discovered that a pea sprouted in a man's lung!!!!!!!! The man (Ron) was taken to the hospital for pneumonia and a collapsed lung -- that's when docs did a throat scope and found the sprout in his lung!! An actual sprout! ... Continue Reading →
Sarah Bareilles does Beyonce!
All I can say is WOW!! Sarah Bareilles took part in Billboard’s Mashup Mondays where she put her own twist on the hit Beyonce song “Single Ladies.” She made it slower, jazzier and gave it great vocal harmonies. I LOVE IT! “I’m gonna do a cover of a song, I want to completely reinterpret it,”... Continue Reading →
Yet another award!
We have awards for anything and everything now. However, as a pet owner, this one made me laugh!! I can just imagine my 2 little buggars getting onto the nominee list! HAMBONE AWARD TO HONOR THE PET WITH ODDEST ACCIDENT!!! Voters still have time to pick a winner of the 2010 Hambone Awards that will honor pets... Continue Reading →
Wine Vending Machines!
Now this is SMART!!! Pennsylvania has introduced wine vending machines!!! Being a Frenchie, I love wine and I love this idea! The machines work like this: A consumer has to swipe their state ID and a credit or debit card, then blow into a breathalyzer vent. If they're old enough, sober enough, and... Continue Reading →
Wow!
It's rare that I think a change of hair do does a stunning change for someone, but look at this picture of Emma Watson (of Harry Potter fame)... WOW!!! Her new pixie do = STUNNING! Some rumours say that Emma cut her hair to help land the role of Lisbeth Salander in the... Continue Reading →
JAILHOUSE VERSIONS OF ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ AND ‘DWTS’
Would you watch a jailhouse version of American Idol and DWTS?? You might say no now, but both are coming to TV and I am thinking they are going to become one of those addictive shows you don't want to watch but always do--like Dating in the Dark! (Did I say that aloud?? haha) The... Continue Reading →
You’re GROUNDED!
It's no longer about grounding planes, it's about grounding air stewards for a Turkish airline! Turkish Airlines has grounded 28 flight attendants for being overweight and given them six months to slim down or face reassignment!! "Weight and height are important factors at all airlines. These criteria are important both in terms of appearance... Continue Reading →
Who wants Pop Tarts!?
I love it! I haven't had a Pop Tart in years, but I am definitely excited about this little bit of story! (Maybe not crazy-eyed excited like the lady in this photo, but still excited!). Pop Tarts World has opened up in Times Square in New York City. The pop tart store will allow you... Continue Reading →