Wednesday, May 5, 2010

How to induce labor… maybe

We are not actually recommending any of these. Some of them seem a bit bizarre, some seem like the stuff of old wives’ tales. But crazy or not, somewhere out there someone swears that it worked for them. So here goes…

Drink a can of warm root beer and then take a fast-paced walk
Do some squats
Take a hike
Jump on the bed
Walk up a flight of stairs and then back down. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
Drink some red raspberry leaf tea
Drink some gin. This one comes courtesy of my mom.
Drink some castor oil.
Eat some eggplant parmesan
Eat something spicy
Eat a raw potato
Better yet, treat yourself to lobster

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

DO YOU SUFFER FROM "E-MAIL RAGE"?

--According to Linda Stone, who used to work for both Microsoft and Apple, in her research she's discovered something called "E-MAIL RAGE" . . . which is where you get an e-mail, FLIP OUT, and instantly shoot back an angry response.

--It happens when you get an e-mail that feels like an attack . . . usually one with a lot of capital letters and exclamation points . . . and you temporarily lose control.

--And that can cost you . . . because 26% of companies say they'd fire someone for e-mail misuse.

--Linda says the next time you get an e-mail that ENRAGES you, try these five tips before you do something that could be potentially damaging.

#1.) Back away from the computer for a few minutes.

#2.) Write the e-mail, but don't put anyone's address in the "To" field. This gives you a way to vent without actually sending the e-mail when you're done.

#3.) Vent to another human, out loud. Instead of creating a permanent record of your venting, talk to someone unrelated to the situation.

#4.) Give people the benefit of the doubt. Since you can't pick up any non-verbal clues through e-mail, maybe you're misinterpreting what you're reading.

#5.) Confront the person offline. Talk on the phone or see them face-to-face to clear up the things that made you angry. This will make it MUCH easier to resolve things. (CNN)

WHICH 10 FOODS DO PEOPLE HATE THE MOST?

From Yahoo, here's a list of the 10 most hated foods in the U.S.

#1.) Liver
#2.) Blue cheese
#3.) Eggplant
#4.) Okra
#5.) Sardines
#6.) Lima beans
#7.) Brussels sprouts
#8.) Grits
#9.) Hard-boiled eggs (Really?)
#10.) Beets
(Shine by Yahoo)

COUNTRY RELEASES:

--"Lifted Off the Ground", Chely Wright (--She just revealed to "People" magazine that she's one of the ladies who love other ladies. Does Chely being a lesbian really make a difference? Or affect how much you love her music? Discuss.)

--"Court Yard Hounds", Court Yard Hounds . . . the side-project of Dixie Chick sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison. This is their "debut" album. Jakob Dylan guests on a track called "See You in the Spring".

--"Pass the Jar", Zac Brown Band and Friends (--The "friends" include Kid Rock, Little Big Town, and Joey+Rory. It's a three-disc combo, featuring a DVD and two CDs of a live performance at Atlanta's Fox Theatre.)

--"So Runs the World Away", Josh Ritter (--It includes the song "Change of Time", which you may have caught on NBC's "Parenthood".)

--"Letter to Heaven: Songs of Faith & Inspiration", Dolly Parton (--A collection of spiritual songs, including the gospel classic "How Great Thou Art" and a song that Dolly wrote for her grandfather, "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man".)

THERE WON'T BE ANOTHER "RAMBO" MOVIE:

We'd been hearing that there was going to be a fifth "Rambo" movie . . . and that, tragically, it was going to pit Rambo against some kind of genetically-engineered Bigfoot-type monster.

--Well, nobody has to worry about that kind of silliness ruining the Rambo "legacy" . . . (--If you're one of those people who believe there's a "Rambo" legacy worth protecting, that is) . . . because it's not happening anymore.

--SYLVESTER STALLONE says, quote, "I think Rambo's pretty well done. I don't think there'll be any more. I'm about 99% sure.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Personality Profile: How do you sleep?

HERE'S WHAT YOUR SLEEP POSITION SAYS ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY:

Here are the results of a new study that made connections between people's sleep positions and their personalities. Check it out.

--THE FETAL POSITION. If you sleep like this, you're most likely to put up a tough exterior and seem standoffish . . . but, once someone gets to know you, they'll find you're sensitive and friendly.

--THE LOG POSITION. If you sleep on your side, keeping your body perfectly straight with both arms down, it means you're a social, easy-going, trusting person . . . but you can also be too gullible.

--"YEARNER" POSITION. This is where you lay on your side with your arms extended out to the side. People who sleep like this are open-minded but still cynical. They also are stubborn about the decisions they make.

--SOLDIER POSITION. This is when you sleep on your back with your arms to your sides. People who sleep like this are reserved, quiet, low-maintenance, and hold themselves to a high standard.

--FREEFALL POSITION. If you sleep face down with your arms up near your head, you're loud, outgoing and hate being criticized.

--STARFISH POSITION. This is when you sleep on your back with your arms up near your head. If you sleep like that, it means you're good listener, helpful and uncomfortable being the center of attention.

(Yahoo)

Listen to Miley Cyrus' new song.

MILEY CYRUS has unleashed the title track off her upcoming album, "Can't Be Tamed". (--The album hits stores on June 22nd.) It's now streaming from Miley's MySpace page, here . . .

http://www.myspace.com/mileycyrus/music/albums/can-t-be-tamed-15697905

Batman 3 in 2012 sans Robin.

"BATMAN 3" WILL COME OUT IN JULY OF 2012:

Warner Brothers has set July 20th, 2012 as the release date for the third "Batman" movie.

--As far as casting, all we know is that CHRISTIAN BALE will return as Bruce Wayne (slash) Batman . . . and CHRISTOPHER NOLAN will once again direct.

--The movie's title hasn't been announced yet, nor have any plot details, like who the villains will be.

--One character you can probably rule out seeing is Robin. Both Bale and Nolan have said the franchise will NOT go that route while they're involved.