Monthly Archives: September 2009

I love videos of Newscasters Gone Wild. I understand it – it must get pretty boring and repetitive just to sit there and read a teleprompter every day. But Ernie Anastos was chastised and had to make an apology to anyone he may have offended when he told weatherman Nick Gregory to “keep f—ing that chicken.”

Let’s face it, a stylish boy is hard to find. Even I had trouble coming up with a list of sartorially above-average celebrity men. First of all, I’m sick to death of Brad Pitt and George Clooney in all their suave glory. It’s tired. They still look nice, but I’m no longer impressed. And then there is the new crop of heartthrobs (the Zac Efrons and Chace Crawfords of the world) skulking around in beanies, skinny jeans and plaid shirts…not to mention their side-swept bangs. Enough!

A post in which I get a little too excited about baby pictures! (We all have our faults.) Anyway, come and meet Nancy Leigh.

In case you’ve been living under a rock and don’t know, New York Fashion Week concludes today! If you haven’t been regularly checking up on each days shows, you’ve sure missed out on some amazing fashion! Your loss. But never fear, here’s a quick rundown on the highs and lows of the spring collections.

Two Canadian comedians with a half-hour show in which they have ridiculous competitions about things like who can blow the biggest fart and who can eat the most meat–what can be more fun?

One of the greatest moments in movie crying history belongs to Holly Hunter in Broadcast News. Hunter plays Jane Craig, an ambitious and intelligent TV news producer, who like all great modern women, struggles to juggle her personal needs and desires with a successful career. And to relieve the pressure of her stressful lifestyle, Craig cries on cue, and for a specific amount of time, as deeply and soulfully and wretchedly as she needs to cry…and then she sits up, straightens herself up, and gets back to work. Amazing. Shouldn’t we all do that?

It’s a Wednesday night and I’m chatting with two chickies I met in Germany, Tina and Mary, both of whom have now taken up residence on my couch for the week. They’re deciding which hot outfit to wear to the clubs tonight and are trying to convince me to join. “I think I’ve outgrown my clubbing phase ladies,” I say, not really believing my own words.

Stay classy Anastos, Ron Burgundy would be proud.

In this economy, it’s difficult to rationalize pricey pedicures at upscale salons so I’ve downgraded to neighborhood hole-in-the-wall joints. While they lack the Zen atmosphere, scented candles and relaxing instrumental music, I’m happy not to shell out major bucks for the service. But cleanliness is one area I’m not willing to compromise. Enter SaniManiPedi. It’s a 100 percent natural liquid solution that can be added to a footbath to help protect, clean and soothe your feet.

This week’s Top Chef episode had the contestants pitching tents, warding off snakes with voodoo, and cooking over an open flame. In other words, what it would look like if Emeril was on Survivor. Now that’s reality TV at it’s finest.

Mary Travers, one-third of the popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died yesterday at the age of 72, the Washington Post reports. She had been battling leukemia for several years. Bandmate Peter Yarrow said that in her final months, Travers handled her declining health with bravery and generosity, showing love to friends and family “with great dignity and without restraint.”

Samantha Clowe suffers heart failure and dies after following a severely restrictive diet. Is it the diet’s fault, or the woman who chose to follow it?

Badass or insane? I’ll let you decide. According to Florida Today, Arianne Prevost, a 23 year-old from Satellite Beach, Florida, caught an alligator on her very first hunting trip – and she did it with a crossbow. The nighttime adventure was part of the state’s public alligator hunt (road trip anyone?).

Susan Boyle got wild on “America’s Got Talent,” last night. And no, I’m not talking about her eyebrows (yay makeover!). She sang the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses” as part of the massive finale that included performances from Shakira and Rascal Flatts – and, oh right…this is a competition.

Yale University lab technician Raymond Clark was arrested this morning and charges with the murder of student Annie Le, the graduate student whose body was found in the basement wall of an off-campus medical research building, CNN reports. New Haven Police Chief James Lewis said that Le’s death was a case of “workplace violence” but did not elaborate.