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McCain-Palin Keep Using "Barracuda" Despite Band's Objection

CitizenSugar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:07:48 -0700

McCain-Palin Keep Using "Barracuda" Despite Band's Objection The rock band "Heart" may have asked John McCain and Sarah Palin stop playing their song "Barracuda" at their rallies, but the campaign is apparently paying no heed. The track — played at the Republican National Convention in honor of the Vice Presidential nominee, who earned the nickname "Sarah Barracuda" playing high school basketball in Alaska — was pumped through the streets of Lebanon, Ohio on Tuesday morning at an outdoor rally before the GOP ticket showed up.

Buzz News Roundup, 9/8

BuzzSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:30:07 -0700

J.K. Rowling has won her copyright infringement lawsuit against a fan who wanted to publish a Harry Potter encyclopedia. — AP
Spike Lee is working on a sequel to Inside Man. — Hollywood Reporter
24 is shutting down production for two weeks to rewrite scripts and figure out the end to the next season. — Zap2it
The Stand Up to Cancer telethon and associated fundraising efforts made $100 million for cancer research. — TV Guide
The Darren Aronofsky film The Wrestler sparked an all-night bidding war at the Toronto International Film Festival. — Variety
Musicians including Heart and Jackson Browne don't want Republican candidates using their songs to campaign. — CitizenSugar
NBC is putting together a new Muppets special, Letters to Santa: A Muppet Christmas. — Reuters
Jayma Mays has been cast as the lead in the Fox pilot Glee, which might be an American Idol companion this Spring. — Hollywood Reporter
Jessica Alba has been cast in a "modern-day fable" called An Invisible Sign of My Own, which was initially supposed to star America Ferrera. — Variety

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Go On and Get Intimate — It's Good For Your Heart

DearSugar — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:00:00 -0700

I know you like to kiss and make out because it's an expression of how much you care about someone (and it feels good too!), but getting intimate can also be good for your heart and your health. I wouldn't equate it with going for a run, but things you do with your partner are definitely considered exercise. Remember that anything that uses your muscles or burns calories makes you strong and keeps your weight down, but intimacy is also good for your cardiovascular system because it gets your heart pumping. So the next time you just feel like sitting on the couch with your man, here's some motivation to get busy! Check out how many calories these loving activities burn per half hour. Calculations are based on a 130-pound woman.

Activity	Calories Burned
Dancing	89
Making out/foreplay	43
Having sex	125
Taking a cat nap together	27

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The Card Shop: You Float My Boat Card

casasugar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:30:19 -0700

You can never go wrong with a well-designed gocco print card, tagged with a catch phrase or a classic pun. That's why the Paper Wren You Float My Boat Card ($3.50) is just my style. I'm loving the somewhat retro teal anchors and ships; they've got me mouthing "Ahoy There"! Plus, the chartreuse color of the hearts makes any love-dovey notions a notch less saccharine sweet. I also might add that I've always been keen on the folksy tone of "You float my boat." What do you think? Would you mind if this card sailed your way?

Come Fab Finding With Me: Anniversary Dinner

FabSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:00:08 -0700

Here's a hypothetical situation: You've been with your man for seven years and have celebrated your anniversaries in all sorts of crazy ways. The year's plans are to hit up a new restaurant in town and indulge in some yummy food. Since you have been together long enough, you don't need really to stress much about what you'll wear. Still, you want to look pretty for your man, even if he has seen you with barely any makeup on. The challenge here is to find an ensemble that's not too fancy, not too casual, and not trying too hard.

I'll start you off with these 14K Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Amethyst Earrings ($169) because they're a sweet ode to love.

Let's go Fab Finding! Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with anniversary dinner.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab-Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

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The Scoop: I Heart Kitty

PetSugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:30:27 -0700

Now, I'm a sucker for kittens of all kinds, and this wee little precious is no exception. I don't want to ruin it for you, but do you remember Valentine the piglet or that cutie pie Chihuahua? This kitty joins their ranks . . . I think I'm in love!

Could you possibly pick a fave between these three?

New Approach to CPR Saves More Lives

FitSugar — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:00:00 -0700

Many of you have been trained in CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), so I thought you would be interested in this new approach to the technique. Now emergency medical workers may be using a new approach to CPR called MICR. It stands for "minimally interrupted cardiac resuscitation" and it focuses on increasing blood flow to the heart and brain. This new method can triple the rate of survival for heart attack victims treated in "out-of-hospital" situations.

MICR should only be administered by trained professionals and it involves more than just chest compressions. It involves an initial series of 200 uninterrupted chest compressions and then the victim receives a shock. Then another set of 200 chest compressions is given. If there's still no pulse, the workers will give the victim a shot of epinephrine to stimulate the heart. Then they'll insert a flexible plastic tube into the trachea to help ventilate the lungs.

The success of this new method is great news since cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Each year about 88,000 women, aged 45 to 64, suffer from a heart attack. The best way to take care of your heart is to exercise regularly (cardio is essential), don't smoke, eat a healthy diet that's low in sodium, cholesterol, and saturated fat, and try to limit the amount of stress in your life. Remember that it's never too early to start taking care of your heart.

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Steal of the Day: Silvretta Heart Throw

casasugar — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:00:52 -0800

Since it's Love Shack month, and since I've been yearning for a cozy throw as of late, I think this Silvretta Heart Throw ($72, reduced from $85) is an ideal steal. Designed by David Fussenegger, in red and pink, this cotton throw is marked by clashing but cozy colors. The perfect way to chastely bring a little love to the living room. Pick one up and get a heart on!

Midday Muse: Love Is Where You Find It

casasugar — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:58 -0800

For that matter, your Love Shack is where you find it as well. For this little fellow, it's in the middle of this gorgeously heart-shaped leaf. Valentine's Day may be over, but that doesn't mean that the love has to end. Indeed, there's still two weeks left with which to explore this month's theme. So don't be surprised to find yourself reading more posts about how to love your home.

Photo courtesy of Sajith Kurian

Which Heart Spots Are Cuter?

PetSugar — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:00:04 -0800

First there was Heart-kun, a Chihuahua puppy born with a heart shaped marker on his coat and then there was Valentine, a piglet with unique heart markings that was born in the UK. Which one is cuter? You decide? Source and Source

Which Heart Spots Are Cuter?

I like the spots on Heart-kun, the Chihuahua puppy, best.

I like the spots on Valentine, the piglet, best.

I don't like either one. They scare me a bit.

Something else. See my comment below.