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AMERICA'S FAVORITE TV DADS...
Saturday 06-20-2009 9:23am ET
It's not clear if it has something to do with those sweaters and sweatshirts he wore, but BILL COSBY's character on The Cosby Show, Dr. Cliff Huxtable, has been chosen in a survey as the TV dad most Americans would like to have had when they were growing up.
Here's the complete list of Favorite TV Dads:
1. Dr. Cliff Huxtable -- Bill Cosby of The Cosby Show
2. Ward Cleaver -- Hugh Beaumont of Leave it to Beaver
3. Jim Anderson -- Robert Young of Father Knows Best
4. Andy Taylor -- Andy Griffith of The Andy Griffth Show
5. Ozzie Nelson -- Ozzie Nelson of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
6. Mike Brady -- Robert Reed of The Brady Bunch
7. Howard Cunningham -- Tom Bosley of Happy Days
8. "Pa" Charles Ingalls -- Michael Landon of Little House on the Prairie
9. Ben Cartwright -- Lorne Greene of Bonanza
10. Tim Taylor -- Tim Allen of Home Improvement
11. Danny Taylor -- Bob Saget of Full House
12. Archie Bunker -- Carroll O'Connor of All in the Family
13. Steve Douglas -- Fred McMurray of My Three Sons
14. Homer Simpson -- of The Simpsons
15. Al Bundy -- Ed O'Neil of Married...with Children
The online survey of 2,681 adults was conducted by Harris Interactive.
7 FOOD THAT SUPRESS YOUR APPETITE
Tuesday 06-16-2009 1:32pm ET
Want to lose weight for the summer?
More people worry about getting in shape NOW than any other time of year. Hitting the gym can help get you ready for beach season, but you won't get REAL results unless you control your diet. Here are seven appetite-suppressing foods that help you eat less . . . #1.) APPLES. One large apple has FIVE GRAMS of fiber, which makes you feel fuller, longer. And apples don't make your blood sugar level spike the way carbohydrates do. When your blood sugar spikes, it eventually crashes, and you have to eat again. #2.) CAFFEINE. Most people drink caffeine to wake up, but it also suppresses your appetite. A small cup of coffee every few hours tends to keep people from snacking in between meals. -Just be careful HOW you get your coffee. Most Starbucks drinks are LOADED with calories and fat. #3.) WATER. People often mistake HUNGER for THIRST. When you're dehydrated, it can make you feel tired, and when you're tired, your brain automatically releases a hormone that tells you to eat . . . even though you don't really need to. #4.) WASABI. Spicy foods in general are good appetite suppressants. But WASABI . . . that spicy green stuff you get with sushi . . . is especially good. It makes you feel less hungry, AND it's been shown to lower your risk of cancer. #5.) OATMEAL. A bowl of unsweetened oatmeal in the morning will curb your late-morning cravings. Oatmeal contains more fiber than most cereal, and it's low in sugar, which means your blood-sugar won't spike, then crash. #6.) SALMON. Salmon is a good appetite suppressant because it has a lot of healthy fat. And that good fat will keep you feeling full and satisfied a lot longer than carbohydrates will. #7.) ALMONDS. They ALSO have a lot of healthy fat, and they're easy to snack on between meals . . . Just don't eat too many. Nuts are good appetite suppressants, but it takes about 30 minutes before they make you feel full.
--So make sure you eat them BEFORE you start feeling too hungry. If you're famished and you reach for some almonds, you'll either eat WAY too many, or you'll end up eating something else tooTHE STRANGEST COLLEGE COURSES IN THE U.S.
Monday 03-02-2009 10:20am ET
With tuition costs soaring, it's important for parents to know the types of high level college courses their kids are taking. Here, in no particular order, is a rundown of some of the weirdest college courses in the U.S. The list was compiled by onlinecolleges.net:
1. Arguing with Judge Judy: Popular 'Logic' on TV Judge Shows, University of California, Berkeley - An exploration of logical fallacies often presented by defendants and plaintiffs on court television shows.
2. Underwater Basket Weaving, University of California, San Diego and Reed College in Portland, Oregon - Make wicker baskets by dipping reeds or stalks of plants into water and letting them soak.
3. Learning from YouTube, Pitzer College - Watch YouTube videos to study impact on culture. Students get a chance to upload their own videos.
4. Philosophy and Star Trek, Georgetown University - Learn philosophy through pop culture.
5. The Art of Walking, Centre College in Danville, Kentucky - Course is a mixture of lectures and walks around town and deals with Immanuel Kants's Critique of Judgment.
6. Daytime Serials: Family and Social Roles, University of Wisconsin - Part of the school's Women's Studies program. Examines the role of soap operas in the lives of people who watch them.
7. Joy of Garbage, Santa Clara University in California - Students study decomposition and go on field trips to landfills.
8. The Science of Superheroes, University of California at Irvine - Learn physics by examining the powers of superheroes.
9. Zombies in Popular Media, Columbia College in Chicago - Examines the history of zombies in movies, video games and Haiti.
10. The Science of Harry Potter, Frostburg State University - Can antigravity research actually produce a flying broomstick? Class geared towards non-science majors.
11. Cyberporn and Society, State University of New York at Buffalo - Students watch porn at school.
12. Simpsons and Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley - The school describes the class as a fairly rigorous philosophical course.
13. Far Side Entomology, Oregon State University - Professor uses the Far Side comic strip to explore interactions between humans and insects.
14. Myth and Science Fiction: Star Wars, The Matrix and Lord of the Rings, Centre College in Danville, Kentucky - Course shows students that many of the narrative devices found in myths are still used in today's epics.
15. The Strategy of StarCraft, University of California, Berkeley - Class uses the game to teach strategy, tactics and the art of war.
ROMANCE HAS NO PLACE IN MARRIAGE
Wednesday 10-29-2008 10:01am ET
The honeymoon is over -- exactly two years, six months and 25 days into a marriage. A new survey of five thousand couples who've been married for at least 10 years by British research company onepoll.com has found that's the exact length of time it takes before people start to take their spouses and their relationships for granted. Here are some other results:
* 83% say they stopped celebrating the day they met by the time they're married three years
* 64% of couples are likely to leave their dirty clothes around the house by their second anniversary
* 75% of couples wouldn't give the TV remote control to their partner, even if he or she asked nicely
* 83% say they held hands in public in the first few months after being married
* 38% say they hold hands in public today
* 43% have not had breakfast in bed since tying the knot
* 60% say they haven't been surprised with a romantic night out since saying "I do"
* 61% claim they happily recall the first time they ever saw their spouse
* 79% of men don't think twice about leaving the toilet seat up
* two-thirds of women don't bother to try and look nice for their husbands
* 54% of women don't put on makeup for their husbands
* 61% of women say they immediately put on pajamas or sweatpants after coming home from work
TOP 20 GAMES SHOWS REVEALED
Friday 08-22-2008 9:28am ET
AOL has come out with a list of the top 20 game shows of all-time. It's unclear what criteria was used to create the list, but, come on, does it really matter? Here's the list, so let the debating begin!
1. The Price Is Right (1956-present)
2. Jeopardy! (1964-present)
3. Wheel of Fortune (1975-present)
4. What's My Line? (1950-1975)
5. Let's Make a Deal (1963-2003)
6. Match Game (1962-1999)
7. The Newlywed Game (1966-2000)
8. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1999-present)
9. Twenty One (1956-2001)
10. Hollywood Squares (1966-2004)
11. The Dating Game (1965-2000)
12. Family Feud (1976-present)
13. Password (1961-present)
14. Love Connection (1983-1999)
15. Truth or Consequences (1950-1988)
16. $25,000 Pyramid (1973-1992)
17. Win Ben Stein's Money (1997-2002)
18. Queen for a Day (1956-1970)
19. Name That Tune (1953-1985)
20. Deal or No Deal (2005-present)
If you want to save money on your next family vacation, listen up!
Saturday 03-08-2008 8:50am ET
A recent study found that 55 percent of travelers don’t stick to their budget while they’re away. Don’t let that be you! Here’s how to keep from breaking your vacation bank:
If you’d like discounts at theme parks, check out eBay and do a search for "theme park tickets." You’ll find all kinds of two-for-one deals, family packs, and discounts for theme parks everywhere. If you plan to hit a few National Parks, like Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon, those 3 entry fees alone will cost you $60 bucks. So, get a Parks Pass at "NationalParks.org". For $50 bucks, your whole family can get into any national park in the U.S. free for a whole year! If you’re going to a major city, like New York, Chicago, or Hollywood, try "CityPass.com". A pass can save you up to 50 percent when you visit several tourist attractions in the area. And one final trick for saving money on your next "vay-kay": When you’re looking for souvenirs, avoid the gift shops, and hit the local Costco or Wal-Mart. According to travel expert Pauline Frommer, superstores carry the same T-shirts and postcards minus the tourist price-hikes. And, if you miss KOOL 105.5 while on vacation, find an intenet connection and click on the Listen Live link at www.1055online.com !!
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