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Zamboni Falls Through Ice!

We always figured Zamboni machines were only used to groom the ice of INDOOR skating rinks. We didn't know they were sometimes used outdoors too.

It just seems like it would be pretty tough to measure how thick the ice is on a lake or pond. And it's going to be a total disaster if the Zamboni falls through . . .

Which, as you can see, is exactly what happened Tuesday night at the OUTDOOR skating rink of Colorado's Keystone Resort.

(Denver Post)

Lindsay Lohan Thinks "Milkaholic" Ad Is About Her

This is so ridiculous, you'll think it's completely made up . . . but it's not.

Lindsay Lohan is suing E-Trade over one of its "talking baby" commercials because she thinks it's making fun of her.

Remember the E-Trade ad that debuted during the Super Bowl? It featured a brief appearance by a boyfriend-stealing, "milkaholic" baby girl named Lindsay.

Well, Lindsay Lohan thinks that was meant to be HER. And she wants $100 MILLION for the pain and suffering it has caused her. She also wants the ad taken off the air, and she wants every copy of it . . . presumably so she can destroy them all.

Lindsay's attorney says, quote, "Why didn't they use the name Susan? This is a subliminal message. Everybody's talking about it and saying it's Lindsay Lohan.

A spokesman for the company that made the add says they, "just used a popular baby name."

You can watch the ad in question here.

The iPhone Actually Can Be Addictive

If you're one of those people who bought an iPhone, and now you feel completely naked without it, you're not alone. According to a new study from Stanford University, the iPhone actually can be ADDICTING.

According to the study, THREE in FOUR iPhone users admit they take their phone to bed with them. And 69% say they're more likely to forget their wallet than to leave home without their iPhone.

Nearly ONE in FOUR iPhone users say they think of the device as an extension of their body, and 41% say it'd be a "tragedy" if they lost their iPhone.

Three percent of people say they won't let anyone else touch their iPhone. And another 3% admit they've NAMED their iPhone.

Meanwhile, 8% of iPhone users admit they've wondered if their iPod is JEALOUS of their iPhone. Woah.

Overall, ONE in TEN iPhone users admit they're completely addicted to the device and would be totally lost without it, while just 6% say they aren't addicted at all.

Yes...These are Different Flavors of Beer

If you're looking for something a little more interesting from your beer, try one of these flavors:

Pizza Beer-featuring flavors like oregano, basil, tomato, and garlic.
Steak Beer-a non-alcholic beer that actually tastes like beef.
Banana Bread Beer-Brewed with bananas and fermented juices of sorghum.
Bilk-Yep...beer with milk (30% milk to be exact).
Chocolate Doughnut beer-It tastes like...chocolate
Tomato Beer-It's like the pizza beer but without all the beer.
Creme Brulee beer-The burnt sugar taste is what makes this stand out.
Smoked beer-yep...they found a way to give beer a smoky taste.
Watermelon beer-no seeds, please.

Cell Phone Myths...Debunked

You've received the email forwards from a co-worker about how dangerous cell phones are. But are they? Some myths debunked:

MYTH-Your cell phone can unlock your car!

No one seems to know where this story came from, but it’s been circulated in a number of emails. The basic idea is that you’re out and about and in your frenzy to get things done, you lock your keys in the car. Crud. But, being clever and knowing you have a spare set complete with keyless entry at home, you call home and have someone press the button on your spare set to unlock your car over the phone. The signal goes through the phone, to your car and you’re driving again. Now that’s crafty. So popular is this myth that TV's Mythbusters themselves had to test it. Guess what they discovered... you’re going to be pointing your phone at your car for a long, long time. The problem is the phone uses an audio frequency while your keyless entry is on a much higher radio frequency.

MYTH-Cell phones cause gas pump explosions!

This winner has become so ingrained in our minds that gas stations actually have signs asking you to not use your phone while at the pumps for fear of a massive fireball of death and destruction, all because you needed to say goodnight to grandma. But when’s the last time you saw this happen on the news? As it turns out, in the entire history of the entire world, there has never been an incident where someone blew themselves or any gas stations up with a cell phone. It’s a complete fabrication. According to Snopes, the story just showed up one day in 1999. And every time it got mentioned, they said the explosion happened somewhere else. So basically it’s a friend of a friend story, only in this case the friend is an explosion, and no one’s ever seen it in person.

TRUE-Cell phones cause infertility!

Potentially the most horrible rumor of all, at least for some people, is the one that says cell phones lower your sperm count. And apparently it’s true. Research conducted at the Center for Reproductive Medicine at the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio suggests that there’s a chance using a cell phone is bad news for your boys if you’re the hands free type who keeps the phone in your pocket. Long term exposure to all that electromagnetic radiation so close to the goods may lead to an increase in body temperature. And that can effect sperm count as well as mobility and shape. The jury’s not out, of course, and odds are you need to be doing a lot of talking with the phone in your pocket, but probably to be on the safe side you could keep the phone over a couple of inches or two. You never know.

A U.S. Speed Skater is Using Her Winnings to Fix Her Parent's Home

You might not know this, but the U.S. Olympic Committee rewards athletes by giving them cash prizes for winning Olympic medals. U.S. Short-track speed skater Katherin Reutter won a gold medal and a silver medal in Vancouver, so her haul is worth $25,000. But she's turning the entire amount over to her parents, so they can fix their house.

Reutter visited her parents over Christmas, and noticed that the foundation was shifting. Some of the walls were warped and cracked so badly that the electrical outlets couldn't be used.

So Katherine made the decision then, but waited until the last night of competition to tell her folks. On Saturday she told her Mom, "Everything I win here is going toward your house. Start making your plans now, because we're remodeling."

Reutter's mom teaches at the University of Illinois, and her dad is a Fed Ex package handler who took off work for several years while Katherine was a teenager to help her train.

She said, "They built the foundation of who I am as an athlete, and I intend to give back every sacrifice they've ever given to me."

Personal Care Products For Women Cost More Than The Identical Products For Men

Ladies... it appears you are getting ripped off. According to a new study from "Consumer Reports", women pay up to 50% more than men for the same products.

For example, Barbasol Original shaving cream for MEN costs 15 CENTS per ounce. But Barbasol Pure Silk for WOMEN costs 26 CENTS per ounce, even though it's basically the same stuff. And that's not the only example of your drugstore's sexism . . .

Excedrin Complete Menstrual contains the exact same amount of aspirin, acetaminophen and caffeine as Excedrin Extra Strength, but it costs 50 CENTS more.

Neutrogena's Hydrating Eye Reviver for men costs $5 less than its Ageless Essentials Continuous Hydration Eye for women.

Nivea for Men body wash costs $2 less than any of Nivea's body washes for women.

And a four-pack of Schick Quattro razor blades for women sells for 50 CENTS more than the exact same product for men.

You can read more about it here.

The Average Woman Owns More Than $300 Worth Of Clothes She Can't Even Fit Into

This survey took place in the UK, but we have no doubt the results would be similar here.

According to a recent survey, FOUR in FIVE women admit they have clothes in their closet that they can't fit into anymore. And the average woman is hanging on to TEN items of clothing that she knows are too small for her to wear.

And it's not just that they keep clothes they've outgrown, because more than ONE in FOUR women admit they PURPOSELY buy clothes that are too small as incentive to lose weight.

Overall, the average woman owns more than $300 worth of clothing that she can't even fit into anymore.

Carrie Underwood Has Her Own Sesame Street Character

Carrie Underwood is now a "Sesame Street" Muppet. No lie. They're introducing a new character named "Carrie Underworm."

The real Carrie Underwood even sings the worm's theme song. It's called "The Worm Anthem". It all debuts this Thursday on PBS.

You can check out a preview of Carrie Underworm singing her theme song here.

(And, by the way, that's NASCAR star Jeff Gordon doing the intro.)

Americans Go Crazy for Coupons

Perhaps this is a sign that the economy still has a ways to go:
According to a recent study, Americans redeemed 3.3 BILLION coupons last year. Overall, that's up 27% from 2008.

If you're a coupon-clipper, here are some useful sites you may want to check out.

Coupon Mom

The Krazy Coupon Lady

Coupons.com

Coupon Cabin

Shari's Hand Dipped, Chocolate Drizzled, White & Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies go well with coffee!

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
10 ounces white chocolate chips
10 ounces semi- sweet chocolate chips

For dipping and drizzling: 1 large bar white melting chocolate & 1/2 bar dark, milk or semi-sweet chocolate.

Mix sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla. Beat for about a minute on low. Gradually add baking soda, salt and flour and then mix for another 2 minutes on low. Add chocolate chips and increase speed for a few minutes to incorporate. I use a pretty small scoop to have uniform size of the cookies. Bake at 350 for 10 or 12 minutes depending on your oven and the type of pan used. I use the shiny air bake pans. Remove cookies from oven when they are slightly browned and place immediately on cooling rack.

Once cookies have cooled, melt white chocolate. Dip each cookie 1/3 to 1/2 ways into white chocolate, place on wax paper to cool. After chocolate has 'set' slightly, melt the 1/2 bar of chocolate, place in a piping bag or a sandwich bag and snip off just a tiny bit of the tip.....drizzle dark chocolate on to the cookies....Cookies are best left out overnight covered lightly with foil while the chocolate sets more firmly.

Grandma Ruby's Death Weenies!

Okay, not really..... as long as you don't eat them every day you should be okay. This is a recipe from my Southern Granny Ruby although there are many different versions out there.

* * 1 pkg small cocktail wieners, (I used little smokies)
* * 1 pkg bacon (I use the center cut....a little less grease and fat)
* * Brown sugar

Cut bacon in half (or thirds), wrap around smokies. Secure with toothpick, place on old cookie sheet. Sprinkle liberally with brown sugar.

Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes, until bacon is crispy and brown sugar has caramelized

***These are really messy and will destroy your good cookie sheets so use the old ones your kids have already destroyed!

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