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Here comes plenty of sunshine for your outdoor activities and weekend festivals.  Mostly sunny today.  Hi 78. Mostly Sunny Saturday. Hi 76.  Clouds head in late Sunday. Hi 77. There's a 40% chance of showers Monday. Hi 78. Partly cloudy Tuesday. Hi 80.  Chance of rain returns midweek.  Hi's mid 70s.

The Roanoke postmark will live on (for now)  The U.S Postal Service announced Thursday it is modifying its plan to close 264 processing and distribution centers, which included the Roanoke facility on Rutherford Avenue and the one in Lynchburg.  The Hill City's processing center on Odd Fellows Road could shut down in January.  About 150 work there.  Word is, they could find jobs in Roanoke.

It's going to cost more to be a Hokie.  Virginia Tech in-state tuition to increase by 3.9 percent or $10,923. That's up from $10,509 last year.  Room and board will also go up, charges for different dormitories vary. Charges for other classes of students will also increase, but attention this year has focused on in-state students and their families.

Ok who's buying Facebook stock today?   Facebook is going public today at 11 a.m.. Stock shares will be offered at $38 a piece. 421 million shares are expected to be offered and sold. The offering will make Facebook worth $100 billion.

Astronomy lovers will be treated to a partial disappearance of the sun behind the moon Sunday.  However, those of us on the Eastern Seaboard will miss it.  Sorry, maybe next time.

NBA: Pacers 94, Miami 75.   San Antonio 105, Clippers 88.

CAROLINA LEAGUE:  Salem 2, Carolina 0. Red Sox return home tonight for three with Frederick. Friday 7:05, Saturday 6:05, Sunday 4:05.  They're off Monday, then Winston Salem hits town.   Hillcats lost to Wilmington 2, 1.  Lynchburg has three in Winston Salem this weekend, then on to Myrtle Beach.

137th Preakness Stakes on NBC (From Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore)

LOOKIN' BACK

Today is National Bike to Work Day. Around 2 million cyclists are expected to participate.  This is also National Pizza Party Day, No Dirty Dishes Day and Visit Your Relatives Day.

1953 The first woman to break the sound barrier pilots a Canadair F-86 Sabre jet over Rogers Dry Lake, California.

1969 Apollo 10 blasts off on a mission to orbit the moon.

1980 Mount St. Helens erupts. 57 people die.

1998 The series finale of "Murphy Brown" airs.

2001 “Shrek” opens in theaters.

CUTTIN' CAKE TODAY

Bill Macy (Maude: Walter Findlay)-90

Dwayne Hickman (Clueless: Tripp Mariens-78

Albert Hammond-70

Reggie Jackson (Baseball Hall-of-Famer)-66

Tina Fey (SNL / 30 Rock: Liz Lemon)-42

country singer David Nail - 33

singer George Strait-60

Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys -64

JOKE OF THE DAY

When is a car not a car?   A. When it turns into a garage.

SMARTER THAN

According to a new survey, 63% of people admit they do this when out to dinner with friends.    What is it?  Carol Lou got it.   Answer - They usually leave their cell phone out on the table.

ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ

American Idol - Joshua Ledet went home Thursday night leaving Phillip Phillips, the pride of Leesburg, Ga., and Jessica Sanchez, the impressive teen from Chula Vista, Calif., to compete for the title on next Tuesday's performance finale.

Donna Summer, 70's disco queen, has died at age 63 from cancer.  She was hot stuff. The Boston-born, gospel-trained Summer (born LaDonna Andrea Gaines) initially found success in European stage productions of Hair and Godspell. 

Stars react:

Dionne Warwick: 'My heart goes out to her husband and her children. Prayers will be said to keep them strong.'

Beyonce Knowles: 'RIP Donna Summer. Pls RT to show your condolences.'

Billy Ray Cyrus: "R I P #Donna Summer LEGEND!!! Your music will live forever.'

Gloria Estefan: 'Few singers have impacted music & the world like Donna Summer! It's the end of an era... Peace & prayers 2 all who loved her. I will miss her!'

Barbra Streisand said: "I was shocked to hear about Donna. She was so vital the last time I saw her a few months ago. I loved doing the duet with her. She had an amazing voice and was so talented...It's so sad."

Rob Thomas: @ThisIsRobThomas: "RIP Donna Summer. Loss of a great talent."

Mary J. Blige: @maryjblige: "RIP Donna Summers!!!!!!!!!??. You were truly a game changer!!!"

Kylie Minogue: @kylieminogue: "One of my earliest musical inspirations, RIP Donna Summer #BadGirlsForEver"

Kate Walsh: @katewalsh: "I remember buying Donna Summer's ‘i remember yesterday’ when i was 10, being obsessed w/’i feel love’"

Lisa Marie Presley: @LisaPresley: "RIP Donna Summer. U made music and the world a better place . U will B missed...."

Nigel Lythgoe: @dizzyfeet: "One of my favorite singers of all time, Donna Summer, is dead. She defined dance music in the 70's and had a wonderful voice and personality."

Piers Morgan: @piersmorgan: "RIP #DonnaSummer - dined with her a few months ago, and she sang Amazing Grace to guests with stunning power. Great lady, wonderful talent."

This week on the Saturday night Disco Party will Bill Thomas, A TRIBUTE TO DONNA SUMMER.  Saturday at 8P on Sunny.

Glee is planning to do another Britney Spears episode in the fall.

Jerry Seinfeld tickets go on sale at the Roanoke Civic Center at 10A for his July 27 show at the Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre.

Alan Jackson - with American Idol season 9 winner - Casey James - opening for him tonight at the Roanoke Civic Center.  Showtime 7:30.

Mick Jagger hosts SNL on Saturday night.  He's also musical guest. 

Lady Gaga pays a special visit to Springfield on the season finale' of The Simpsons, Sunday at 8p on FOX.

NEW MOVIES:  The Dictator (R); Battleship (PG-13); What To Expect When You're Expecting (PG-13)

Primetime Tonight

ABC: Shark Tank (FINALE), Primetime: What Would You Do?, 20/20

CBS: Undercover Boss, CSI: NY, Blue Bloods

NBC: Who Do You Think You Are? (FINALE), Grimm (FINALE), Dateline (NEW)

FOX: Kitchen Nightmares

CW: Nikita (FINALE), Supernatural (FINALE)

NEWS FROM NASHVILLE

Country music remembers Disco Queen Donna Summer.

Dolly Parton scored a #1 country hit in 1980 with "Starting Over Again," which was co-written by disco queen Donna Summer. Dolly released a statement on Summer's passing saying she had one of the greatest voices ever.

Reba covered "Starting Over Again" and took it took it to the top 20 on the country charts in 1995. Reba tweeted, "My thoughts and prayers go out to Donna Summer's family. I will miss her but she will live on thru all her wonderful music!"

Jennifer Nettles felt Summer was a trailblazer.  “When you think of songs like “Love To Love You” and her bravery at the time for coming out with a song that was so empowering to women and their sexuality.  At the time, it was scandalous...”

Did you know...Donna Summer lived in Nashville and served on the board of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum?   (Source: Music Row)

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Taylor Swift donates $4 million to the Country Music Hall of Fame for Music Education. Talk about a huge heart.

The Band Perry performing at Innsbrook After Hours at the Snagajob Pavilion near Richmond next Wednesday.  That's worth a road trip.

Lady Antebellum's prom-themed event Wednesday night (May 16) in Louisville, Ky., raised more than $285,000 for Henryville, Ind., a community recovering from devastating tornadoes last year.

Carrie Underwood loves Keith Urban's music. She tells an Australian website, "He's obviously insanely talented".   No argument here.

The Brother of the Sun tour with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw pulls into Charlotte on June 24th at Bank of America Stadium.  They're in rehearsals for the tour right now.  Check out this behind the scenes photo! Can't wait.

The 2012 Billboard Music Awards on ABC Sunday night. Carrie Underwood will perform at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.  Musician Stevie Wonder will receive the 2012 Billboard Icon Award.

Alright fans of The Voice Season 2...does this really surprise you.  Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton have 'adopted' Raelynn.  Miranda says Pistol Annies have made RaeLynn an honorary member, giving her the name "Baby Annie".   Miranda says, "She's been staying with us at our house in L.A., and we already written a song and started another one. I'm really happy that there's another female coming along that's a little fiesty."

If you're a fan of Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, pick up a copy of the latest In Touch Weekly.  Inside you can read about their animals, along with exclusive photos of the couple.  Blake says “If Miranda’s as good with a human being as she is with dogs, the kid’s going to be golden!”

Things we'll learn about Carrie Underwood this Sunday night when she and hubby Mike are on Oprah's OWN network.  Carrie doesn't want anyone touching her dirty clothes. She's tells Oprah she does her own laundry on the road—at laundrymats.

In most states, folks can't text while they drive, and in one New Jersey town, you can't text and walk.   Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus wants to ban texting at the dinner table.  Think about it, you're at the dinner table and everybody's texting.

Lee Brice has had huge success as a songwriter, penning Billboard No. 1 hits for Garth Brooks ("More Than a Memory") and Eli Young Band ("Crazy Girl"), but now he can celebrate his first time at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart as an artist with "A Woman Like You."  Lee's in town for Festival in the Park next Saturday night.   BTW: He's getting married in April 2013 to financee Sara Reeveley.

LAR'S THIS & THAT

WORK RULES YOU SHOULD BREAK

Remember all that stuff your dad told you about making it in the "real world?" Most of it makes sense, the rest is garbage. Real Simple Magazine has 3 work rules that you should ignore:

Stay away from emotional topics: Even if it's personal and awkward, you should always bring a problem out into the open. Doing it early before it spirals out of control

Live at the office: Sometimes your best ideas hit you when you're in the garden, on a bike, or at the gym. Get out of the office.

Climb the career ladder: Bigger titles mean more stress. It's okay to not want a promotion. Make a lateral move or choose self-employment if that will make you happy.

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FORGET ABOUT MR. RIGHT

We all make money mistakes, but according to the financial gurus at Oprah.com, one of the worst money mistakes we can make is falling in love!

Why? Because there are things you spend money on, and things that you cheap-out on. Then you meet Mr. Right, and he has his own ideas of things to spend money on and things to cheap-out on. Do your ideas mesh, or are they completely opposite. Being opposite can drain your accounts. Solution: Come up with a list of things you both value and build a budget to achieve those goals.

Resentment will build, though, if you ask your partner to stop doing things that make him happy..

Here are five other mistakes we make:

You Paid Too Much in Fees

You Started to Pay Extra on Your Mortgage to Pay Off Your House Early

You Forgot What Pampering Yourself Really Means

After a Financial Crash, You Transferred Your Savings to "Safe" Investments

You Used Your Debit Card to Pay for Gas, an Appliance, a Rental Car, Reserve a Hotel Room or Anything Online

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CALL ME SMARTPHONE FACE

Do you feel your face is becoming a jowly, saggy mess? Blame your smartphone! Cosmetic surgeons are seeing more patients with sagging jowls, double chins, and lines that run from the corners of the mouth to the chin, and they're blaming modern technology -- specifically your smartphone and laptop. One surgeon told the London Evening Standard:

"If you sit for hours with your head bent slightly forward, staring at your iPhone or laptop screen, you may shorten the neck muscles and increase the gravitational pull on the jowl area, leading to a drooping jawline."

It's easy to fix. A number of cosmetic surgery options are available from a chinplant ($7-grand), to chin-sculpting filler ($950). Or you can just keep your chin up when you're on your computer or smartphone. That's free.

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THEY SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY

A statistician put together a chart of all 365 days of the year based on the total births on each of those days between 1973 and 1999.  Check out these highlights.

The least-popular date for birthdays was February 29th, obviously . . . since it only occurs once every four years on a leap year, when there are actually 366 days in a year. 

The second least popular day is December 25th.  Apparently that birthday is already TAKEN.

The most popular date for births is September 16th.  That's JUST about nine months after the holiday season.  And actually, all ten of the most common birthdates are in September. 

September 11th is the 24th most common . . . but that's now dropping.

July and August have the second and third most births.

Major holidays have a lot fewer births around them . . . people really don't induce on those days.  July 4th has the fewest births of any summer day, and July 5th is second.  Thanksgiving and New Year's Day are also sparse.

Valentine's Day has the most births of ANY day in the first five months of the year.   The 13th of every month also has a dip in births.  It seems to be the least popular day overall.

8 TIPS FOR FAMILY TRAVEL

--Go to flickr.com and search for your vacation spot to see real people photos of the sites you’re considering.  This may help your vacation planning with the family.

--Check your airline’s foreign partner, which may have a cheaper rate for the very same flight.

--If you’re taking the dog, don’t forget the Frisbee and water bowl.

--Clip restaurant fast-food coupons and keep them in the glove compartment for inevitable vacation stops.

--Before you travel overseas, call the 800 number on your health insurance card and ask for a number that will work in y our destination country.  That 800 number doesn’t always work.

--If you’re going to return to a hotel, ask the housekeeper which room to request next time.

--In developing counties, ask a local pharmacist for restaurant recommendations.  (They tend to speak English and know the safest places.)

--Try toothpaste for bee stings.

(Source: The Smart Family’s Passport: 350 Money, Time  Sanity Saving Tips)

COFFEE ANYONE?

According to new research by the National Cancer Institute, drinking at least SIX CUPS of coffee a day isn't just "not bad" for you . . . it's GREAT for you.

Men who drink at least six cups of coffee a day had a 10% lower chance of dying during the course of the 14-year study.  For women it was even better . . . they had a 15% lower chance of dying.

Te researchers aren't exactly sure why coffee is saving lives, though.  Drinking regular versus decaf didn't make a difference, so it's not that.  And they haven't found any hidden antioxidants in coffee that make it good for you.

There's something SOOTHING about coffee . . . either making it, drinking it, or the social aspects of drinking it with other people.  That's good for your mental health, which is also good for your physical health.

JUST SAYIN'

According to a survey by a British clothing website called Very.co.uk, women want to know the TRUTH when they're trying on clothes.  82% of women say that when they ask if something makes their butt look big, they want their significant other to be honest.  And 70% think that their man actually WILL answer truthfully.

But most men KNOW BETTER.  64% of guys admit that they've LIED to their wife when they were asked that question, and "said the right thing."  Names.  I want names.

WEIRD, BUT TRUE NEWS

Seattle police are scratching their heads about this one.   A car prowler shattered a window of a parked Jeep, stole nothing and left behind a little something for the car's owner ...a dozen tortillas scattered across the floor. The crime happened last week near the University of Washington.

Humored by the break-in, police were moved to pun, saying, "The Seattle Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind car prowlers that you shouldn't break in to something that's nachos."  That's good.  Really good.

STAYING HEALTHY TODAY 

GOOD NEWS: AMERICANS ARE LIVING LONGER.   THE BAD NEWS...

The CDC released their annual state of the union's heath, and yes, we're living longer, but we're also getting bigger. Here's where we stand:

Men are living to 76, which is up 6 years since 1980. Women are living to 81, up four years over the same time span.

Most common killer (a quarter of all deaths each year) for both men and women: Heart disease.

Deaths from stroke dropped by a third for men and women.

Cancer deaths dropped by 15% for men; 11% for women.

Even though the percentage has gone down since the 1990's, nearly 1/2 with high blood pressure are doing nothing about it.

Obesity: Up in all age groups since 1994. One-fifth of adults are obese along with 20% of kids

Only half of adults get what the government thinks is enough physical activity.

Drug poisoning deaths have doubled between 2000 and 2008. Opioid (oh-pee-oid) painkillers take up 40% of those deaths.

Coverage: Private health insurance covered a third of personal health care expenses. 14% came out of pocket, while the rest was paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, and others.

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GOOD NEWS STORY 

Victoria Shaw's Yorkshire terrier, Louis, recently saved her life by pressing a medical panic button. She says, "He's just a pet but I've been training him to hit the button just in case. But it's always been just a big game. This is the first time he's done it for real.

Shaw goes on to say she had been in the shower and was just coming out when her slipper got caught under the rug and she tripped. She hit her back and shoulder and felt her leg going underneath her and heard a crack.  She thought she'd broken her knee, but hadn't.

She did break her glasses, and she can't see anything without them.  He must have thought 'this is not a game this is for real', and hit the panic button. He was right beside me, right in my face - he wouldn't leave me."   London medics quickly arrived and saved Shaw.

LAR'S THOUGHT OF THE DAY

"It's our decisions, not the conditions of our lives that determine our destiny.   ~Anthony Robbins

ONE LAST THING 

Did he say how long he was going to be gone?  I have a commericial to shoot...

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The rest of the week looks nice.   Sunshine with highs in the mid 70s.  Clouds start to move in this weekend, bringing us a chance of showers the first part of the work week.  Lows in the low 50s to around 60 by Monday and Tuesday.  Enjoy!  Note: Pollen levels will be a bit high.

The Cash Mob strikes again in Roanoke, this time Tinnell's Finer Foods.  Organizers target a mom-and-pop store, pack it with customers and put the register to work.   The goal is to attract new customers for local stores to keep them in business.

Michael Vick is getting hitched.  He and longtime fiance Kijafa Frink will wed this June.   They'll wed at Fontainebleau Miami Beach on June 30, according to the NY Post.

More than 200 graduated from VMI yesterday.

NBA:  Thunder comes back in the last two minutes to beat the Lakers 77-75.  L.A. is in a 0-2 hole.  Boston 107, Philadelphia 91.  Celtics take a 2-1 lead.

CAROLINA LEAGUE: Red Sox 5, Mudcats 4.  Salem finishes up with Carolina tonight, before returning hom Friday - Sunday to face Frederick. Wilmington beat Lynchburg 7, 5.  Hillcats host Wilmington tonight at 6:05, then hit the road for a weekend series in Winston Salem.

PLAY BALL!  Congrats to Roanoke College.   They've advanced to the NCAA Division III softball World Series in Salem this weekend

HORSING AROUND:  Bodemeister is 8-5 favorite to win Preakness.

GOLF:  Word is Tiger Woods will be playing at the Greenbrier in July.  The third annual Greenbrier Classic will be held July 2-8 in White Sulphur Springs.

Lookin' Back

May 17th is the 138th day of the year. There are 228 days left in 2012.

Today is National Cherry Cobbler Day, National Pack Rat Day, Watch A Baby Fall Asleep Day, World Hypertension Day, World Telecommunication Day and Tell An Umpire "I Love Your Outfit" Day.   Today is Saxophone Day -- it was on this day in 1846, the saxophone was patented by Adolphe Sax

-- 1620, the first merry-go-round was set up at a fair in Turkey

-- 1845, the rubber band was invented

-- 1875, Aristides won the first Kentucky Derby.

-- 1985, Bobby Ewing died on the season finale of Dallas

-- 1993, the first computers using Intel’s new Pentium processor were introduced

Cuttin' Cake Today

Twilight star Nikki Reed (24)   Derek Hough (27)    Jordan Knight (42)    Craig Ferguson (50)     singer Enya (51)    sports announcer Jim Nantz (53)  Bob Saget (56)     Sugar Ray Leonard (56)

Joke of the Day

Where do penguins go swimming?  ans - The South Pool

Smarter Than

Since 1953, there have been around 1.5 million made . . . and almost 135,000 stolen.  What is it?     Carol Lou got it.  The answer is "Corvette".

Entertainment Buzz

Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez and Josh Ledet are each aiming for Idol status. Faced with singing songs of the judges' and Jimmy Iovine's choosing, plus a pick of their own, the "Idol" top three rose to the challenge.

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri will drive the pace car at the Indy 500.   He'll be driving the Corvette ZR1 pace car.

Angelina Jolie recently paid nearly $1.6 million on a helicopter and flying lessons for her fiance Brad Pitt.  Birthday gift or wedding present? 

ABC says it plans to air exclusive interviews with British princes William and Harry in honor of their grandmother, the queen's, 60th anniversary on the throne.

OBIT:  Chuck Brown, the Godfather of of Go-go, has died at age 75

Purple, Red, and Yellow Wiggles leaving. Three members of the world-famous preschool quartet The Wiggles will be hanging up their colorful outfits and leaving the Australian band this year, with the Blue Wiggle the lone original member left dancing.

Jordin Sparks and John Legend are to perform a tribute to late pop icon Whitney Houston at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards show in Las Vegas

One week from tonight on ABC,  the new reality show DUETS with Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Nettles,  Robin Thicke and John Legend.

The Old Crow Medicine Show is getting back on the road -- and one of the stops will be at Salem Civic Center on Aug. 17.

Alan Jackson tomorrow night at the Roanoke Civic Center.    Casey James - from American Idol season 9 - will open for him.

Primetime Tonight

ABC: Missing (FINALE), Grey's Anatomy (FINALE), Scandal (FINALE)

CBS: The Big Bang Theory, Rules of Engagement (FINALE), Person of Interest (FINALE), The Mentalist (FINALE)

NBC: Community (NEW), 30 Rock (FINALE), Community (NEW), Community (FINALE), Awake (NEW)

FOX: American Idol (LIVE), Touch (NEW)

CW: Perez Hilton All Access (NEW), The Vampire Diaries

News from Nashville

Taylor Swift is the top country artist (11th) on a list of the most 100 influential celebrities published by Forbes.com on Wednesday. Forbes ranked the celebrities in terms of earnings and net worth as well as their level of media visibility and fame.   Jennifer Lopez placed first on the list, followed by Oprah Winfrey at No. 2 and Justin Bieber at No. 3.   Toby Keith placed 49th, just ahead of Kenny Chesney at No. 53. Brad Paisley ranked No. 68

15 things Miranda Lambert will never apologize for isn't really news. But still,  her Self magazine story is pretty revealing.    Some of her thoughts..." I live on hairspray."   "I say what I think."  "I feel my best when I'm a toned, not flabby, size 8."  "I absolutely hate exercise."    That's just four of them.  It's on newsstands and Miranda is on the cover. 

Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away" is No. 1 on the U.S. album chart for a second week, according to Billboard.com

If you missed Carrie's performance on Dancing with the Stars Tuesday night...Enjoy!

A little behind the scenes about Carrie Underwood...you'll never hear her cussing in public and you'll never see hubby/hockey player Mike Fisher kissing her in public.   They open their home to Oprah Sunday night on OWN.  **Obviously, he hasn't seen her new music video to "Good Girl".    Mike,  let's tweet.

Wedding plans are coming along steadily for Lee Brice and his fiancée, Sara Reeveley. The couple intends to exchange vows in April 2013.  They have known each other for 13 years, after first meeting in Myrtle Beach, S.C..

Josh Turner's new album, Punching Bag, is out June 12.

Read about Gary Allan in the latest issue of Country Weekly.  He's the father of three and says "my greatest joy is being a dad."   The third annual Country Throwdown tour begins Friday in Gulfport, Miss.

Ladies, you be the judge...is Jason Aldean HOT?   This is his take on it.  "I think people think musicians or actors or whatever are hot ... a lot of times because of what they do," he says. "If I was walking through the mall eight years ago and had on some shorts and whatever, flip-flops and a T-shirt, I'm pretty sure nobody would really care.   So I have to believe that the fact that I'm a singer has got a little bit to do with that."

Lar's This & That

Secret To Making Better Decisions

According to the Journal of Consumer Research, putting some space between yourself and the choices you're considering will help you pick faster and be happier with your decision than if you lean in close.  Creating physical space provides psychological distance, too - which helps you see the BIG picture and the BEST choice more easily.

(Source: Woman's World)

One For The Record Books

A gang of 500 trombone players is expected to converge at Nationals Park in D.C. next month in an effort to set the world record for the largest all-trombone orchestra.  The trombone players will perform June 1 before the Nationals vs. Braves game.     That gives a whole new meaning to 76 trombones.

Best Well Read Cities

Amazon.com has unveiled its second annual list of the Most Well Read Cities i America.   They compiled sales data of all book, magazine and newspaper sales in both print and Kindle format since June 1, 2011.   Top city: Alexandria, VA..

Thief! 

If you take some Post-It notes from your office to use at home, is that stealing? Well, it's not prison time...yet, but Post-It notes are costing companies a bundle, because everyone STEALS THEM! Here are the top 10 office supplies you steal:

#1.) Post-It notes

#2.) Tape

#3.) Scissors

#4.) Toilet paper (???)

#5.) Copier paper

#6.) USB memory sticks

#7.) Notepads.

#8.) Pens

#9.) Staplers

#10.) Highlighters

Ever rat out an employee for stealing stuff? If you saw someone stealing a couple boxes of paper, would you squeal?

Pick Me!

Then Washington University in St. Louis has the deal of the century for you!   They want you to eat all the burgers, pizza, and other artery-hardening foods you can handle for a FULL 3 MONTHS!   wait, it gets better.  They're willing to pay you $3,500 to do it!   The catch? You need to already be at least 30 pounds overweight and gain at least 5% body fat over the course of the study.

In addition to the money, once participants gain the required weight, they'll be entered into a weight-loss program to lose it.  Hummm, wonder if you get seconds?

Perfection: 

Austin Reed clothiers recently polled 2,000 women to find out what qualities they want in their "perfect man." Here's the Top 5 qualities the perfect man possesses:

1.6 feet tall

2.Toned and athletic

3.Brown eyes

4.Short dark hair

5.Smart dress sense

The Quickest Way to Get in the Mood...

Whether you're on a first date or having dinner with your wife of 50 years, it takes the EXACT same thing to end the night with a little hanky panky . . . WINE.   A new survey found that both men and women, single or in a relationship, voted wine as the best tool to quickly get in the mood for some lovin'.

Weird, But True News

A Barrie, Ontario, Canada man was recently arrested for cutting up his wife's shoes. The couple had an argument before the husband destroyed the heels. He was charged with assault and mischief.

Back on May 3rd, the thieves rolled up to the Florida Hospital Center for Diagnostic Pathology in a pickup truck.  They broke into an enclosed area near the garbage bins, and stole about $500,000 worth of medial equipment.

But here's what they didn't realize.  The center had put that equipment outside because it was contaminated with FLESH-EATING BACTERIA.

So if the thieves have handled the equipment, they're in mortal danger.

Orlando police haven't gotten any reports yet of people going to hospitals in the area because of flesh-eating bacteria, and they're still looking for the thieves.

Staying Healthy Today 

 8 Tips To Instantly Boost Your Energy from health.com 

Yawn away. "Yawning is your body’s way of cooling down the brain, essentially waking it up."

Get moving-Two hours. That’s how long you’ll feel revved up after taking just a 10-minute walk, according to a study in Personality and Social Psychology.

Go to YouTube. It’s official: We give you permission to watch that dancing hamster video at work. A good laugh raises your blood pressure and boosts heart rate, too, which can pump you up when you’re feeling sluggish,

See some red. Spotting something scarlet can actually kick you into high gear. Seeing the fiery color makes your muscles move faster and work harder, giving you a burst of energy when you need it most, according to University of Rochester research

Sprinkle these. Not into espresso shots? Get your energy from chia seeds. They’re packed with a revitalizing combo of B vitamins, fiber, and protein, so they pick you up without making you jittery.

Stretch it out. Dragging? Try this invigorating stretch: Stand in a doorway, facing forward with feet several inches apart, and reach to the sides of the frame. Grab the frame with your fingers, then push your chest forward until you feel a stretch in your torso and back; hold for 30 seconds.

Exercise. Fifty-eight percent of women feel most energized after they've had a workout, according to a Health.com poll.

Eat nutritiously. Studies show omega-3 fatty acids improve mood and brain function, essential for avoiding a midday slump.

TOMORROW: Six worst habits for your heart.

Good News Story 

12-year-old Justin Jackson of Milton, Florida definitely just became the coolest kid in school.  Because over the weekend, he pulled off some legitimate SUPERHERO work.

On Saturday night, Justin was babysitting his four younger siblings while his mom and dad were at work.  A storm knocked out the electricity, so they lit some candles.  Around 2:00 A.M. early Sunday, one of the candles started a house fire.

As the house burned, he singlehandedly rescued ALL FOUR of his siblings.  That involved him running BACK into the burning house three times, AND kicking down the door to his three-year-old sister's room.

By the time the fire department got there, Justin and all four of his siblings were safely outside.  Sadly, two of the family's four dogs died in the fire.  The house was a total loss.

Justin's mother - at the time - was working her shift at a nursing home and his dad was in Missouri for work.  Wow!

Lar's Thought of the Day

Some measure their success by money, positions, or gems.  Other's measure it by the amount of smiles we can produce.  Which means more to you?

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Dense fog advisory until 10a for Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Radford, and Wythe.  Looking for sunshine?  More today than yesterday.  Hi around 80.  in fact, sunshine gets us through the weekend, along with warmer temps.  Thursday Hi 76.  Friday Hi 77.  Saturday around 80.  Sunday Hi 78.  Lows in the mid 50s.

Roanoke City Council plans to let meals tax increase expire.  The 2% hike - that went into effect 2 years ago - will expire June 30th.

A packed house for Campbell County school budget.   The schools there are facing a $5 million deficit. They want more from the county, but the county is already $7.5 million in the red.  A final vote comes in June.

New stretch of greenway links Mountain View, Norwich neighborhoods.   When complete, the Roanoke River Greenway will run from Salem's western boundary all the way through Roanoke to Vinton.    

CAROLINA:  Game 1: Sox 8, Carolina 6. Game 2: Carolina 4, Sox 1.   Hillcats 1, Wilmington 0.  TONIGHT: Sox at Carolina.  Salem returns home Friday at 7:05. Saturday 6:05. Sunday 4:05.  Hillcats host Wilmington at 6:05 tonight and tomorrow.  They're on the road this weekend.

The Pacers held on to defeat the Heat 78-75 in Game 2 on Tuesday, evening the series 1-1.   San Antonio 108,  L.A. Clippers 92.

Lookin’ Back

Today is Love A Tree Day (feel free to hug one), Sneeze Without Embarrassment Day (go ahead, let it rip), National Sea Monkey Day and National Wear Purple For Peace Day

1866, Root Beer was invented

1866, the nickel was first coined

1891, Spam was first sold

1929 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences awards its first Oscars.

1965, Spaghetti O's were first sold

1986 "Top Gun" opens in theaters.

Cuttin' Cake Today

Pierce Brosnan-59    Debra Winger-57, Janet Jackson-46,  Tracey Gold-43,  Tori Spelling-39,  Megan Fox-26

Joke of the Day

Why isn’t it safe to tell a secret on the farm?  Ans – because the corn has ears and the potatoes have eyes.

Smarter Than

38 percent of us listen to music while doing this. What is it?    Judy got the answer, its mowing grass.  Congrats!    Thanks to all who tried.

Entertainment Buzz

(Photo: ABC)

Opera star Katherine Jenkins had a meltdown/back spasm injury at the end of her second dance Monday night.  Katherine and partner Mark Ballas were at the bottom of the leaderboard after Monday's show. Maria Menounos was at the top, followed by William Levy and then Donald Driver.  But the season's ‘weekly strong finisher’ survived to make it to the finals. However,  the shocker - Maria Menounos and Derek Hough were sent packing, leaving William and Donald to join Katherine in the finals next week.

ABC wants to air a DWTS all-star edition this fall and is casting underway now.  Execs would love to see fan favorites from past seasons come back. There’s going to be a showdown this Fall with X-Factor and The Voice joining the mix.  Stay tuned. 

Apparently, there's NOT a fued going on between Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz.  The two were sitting next to each other on Ellen yesterday.  Jennifer says she doesn't know if she'll return to American Idol.

How about Lindsay Lohan on Glee last night?  The Glee Club went up against Vocal Adrenaline at Nationals where Lindsay and Perez Hilton were judges...SPOILER:  New Direction (The Glee Club) won Nationals. Mr. Schuester won the Teacher of the Year award.

Betty White is headed to Washington and her agenda includes donkeys and elephants, but not the kind roaming on Capitol Hill.

Lady Gaga is on an upcoming episode of The Simpsons.  She loves the show.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi decided that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's beachfront home in Malibu was the pile of bricks for them, they put their Beverly Hills mansion on the market. And now Ryan Seacrest has bought DeGeneres' not-so-humble abode!   Contrary to reports that he is paying the full sticker price—$49 million—for the 2.87-acre property, industry sources tell E! News that $37 million is the actual number.

David Arquette is to guest star on the season finale of his estranged wife Courteney Cox's sitcom "Cougar Town."

News from Nashville

Casey James – third place American Idol finisher in Season 9 – will open for Alan Jackson Friday night at the Roanoke Civic Center.   Tickets still available.

Sheryl Crow will be helping The Band Perry on their next album.

Tim and Kenny kick things off on June 2nd in Tampa, Florida

Rascal Flatts' latest album, Changed, has been certified gold for shipments of 500,000 units.

Kenny Chesney has released a new single, "Come Over."   The track comes from his upcoming album, Welcome to the Fishbowl, due June 19.

Miranda Lambert opens up in SELF Magazine about her body and her marriage to Blake.

Has rising country star Brantley Gilbert sparked a national craze? According to the Social Security Administration,  the singer's first name, Brantley, has skyrocketed from No. 736 to No. 320 on the list of the most popular baby names.  Sophia was the top girls name.  Jacob for the boys.  **I was holding out for Rascal or Flatts.

Blake Shelton has a new live DVD out exclusively at Walmart. Titled Live: It's All About Tonight, it features Blake performing.

Darius Rucker, Kellie Pickler, Jeff Foxworthy and Big & Rich will perform a benefit concert for St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis on June 5.

This season of ABC's The Bachelorette will have a little country flavor mixed in. Dolly Parton will give this season's bachelorette - Emily Maynard - a little advice on love and Luke Bryan is seen in the preview singing "Drunk on You."  Bachelorette is on ABC Monday nights at 9p.

Did you know?  Jason Aldean's real last night is Williams.

It's a big night. 

Henryville, Ind., continues to clean up from tornado damage back in March, but tonight, they will share the spotlight with Grammy-winning Lady Antebellum at the KFC Yum Center in nearby Louisville, Ky., where the trio will stage a "mini-prom" bash for students at Henryville Junior-Senior High School, followed by a benefit for the devastated community.

Lady A just finished up a show at New York's Radio City Music Hall.   They're hoping their next New York City show will be Madison Square Garden.

Lar’s This and That

Mirror Mirror On The Wall 

According to a new survey, the average woman checks out her reflection EIGHT TIMES a day.  That averages out to about once every two hours she's awake.   Is that really that high?

 The average woman says she regularly checks her reflection in store windows, car mirrors, other people's glasses, and her phone's screen.

40% of women surveyed say one of the reasons they look at themselves in different mirrors is because the way they look depends on the surface.

The survey also found 10% of women touch up their makeup at least three times a day and 20% redo their hair at least four times.

I’m Walking In My Zzzzzzzz’s 

According to a new nationwide study, 29.2% of people have had at least one sleepwalking episode in their lives.  That's almost one-third of us sleepwalking.

About 3.6% of Americans - or 8 million folks - sleepwalked last year. 

1% sleepwalk more than twice a month.

People who take sleeping medications like Ambien are 250% more likely to sleepwalk more than twice a month compared to people who don't.  (LiveScience)

Most Frustrating Part of Dating  

In a new survey by "TSB Magazine", single men said that not knowing what to say in texts is actually THE most frustrating aspect of dating right now.  Here's the full list . . .

 #1.)  Not knowing what to say in texts.

 #2.)  Bad or boring conversation on dates.

 #3.)  Awkwardness trying to go for the first kiss.

 #4.)  Approaching women in the first place.

 #5.)  Having women see you as a friend, not a love interest.

 #6.)  Hitting it off with a woman but then finding out she's interested in someone else

This Tips For You

A new study shows their tips do not depend on whether they’re friendly, or if they confuse the orders.  It’s all in the color of their lips.

Those wearing red were tipped by men 50 percent of the time. For those wearing a different color or no color, the figure was 30 percent.

Lipstick had no effect on tips from women diners.

Things You’ll Learn About Your Guy At Your Friends Wedding

Want to find out if your new relationship will last?  Take him along to your friend's wedding this summer! 

Here are 5 things you can learn about him from a wedding:

Is he responsible:  Did he plan the trip?  Get a gift? Reserve a hotel room?  Does he take charge?

Is he an adult:  Did he get a tux (or nice suit) and act like an actual adult?  Did he talk with the elderly and use a napkin, for example?

Can he dance:  Two left feet is not a dealbreaker, but it's something to keep in mind... the way someone dances tells you a lot about them

Is he good with kids:  Did he dance with the flower girl, or freak out?

Can you travel together:  Did he drive you insane on the airplane?  Can you get along when you're lost?  Basically you'll find out if his travel style vibes with yours.

Weird, But True News

A teenager from Orem, Utah, will have an easy time convincing his teacher he has an excuse for not turning in homework. The police will back him up.

The 18-year-old accidentally left a computer hard drive containing his assignment in the back yard of a home he had just allegedly robbed.   He definitely deserves an “F’’ in thievery.

Staying Healthy Today 

Touchy Feely Foods

If you want to tingle at his touch, eat Ginger, Salad (especially tomatoes, spinach and kale), Blueberries, Red Wine, Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans and cashews), Seeds and Chilies. They all boost your circulatory system and promote good blood flow, making you more sensitive to touch. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, challis also stimulate your nerve endings.

Germs Live Here

While most bacteria are harmless, germs and dusts particles can make us more susceptible to colds and allergies. To minimize bacteria spread, take a look at these 11 surprising places people often forget to clean but should.   Many of these germ-ridden places get infected through constant touch, so don’t forget to wash your hands as much as possible!

Credit/debit cards

Electronics

Toothbrush holder

Rug bottoms

On top of large appliances

Window and door tracks

Ceiling fan

Toilet roll holder

Box spring

Light switches

Salt and pepper shakers

Feel Good Foods

Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, which increase stamina, and keep the fun going and going!

Bananas are an aphrodisiac! They are bursting with potassium and vitamin B, which help produce sex hormones.

Chilies contain capsaicin, which releases endorphins to create a temporary high. They’ll ignite more than your taste buds!

Chocolate that’s rich in cocoa solids (60-70%) contains phenethylamine, the chemical that we naturally produce when we fall in love.

Honey will help your body to use and metabolize sex hormones because it contains boron and vitamin B.  So, let its sweet stickiness seduce you!

Good News Story 

Two residents of a Tennessee assisted living center plan to marry on Sunday, more than 60 years after they first met.  Peggy Schuster and the Rev. Henry Freund were college sweethearts in the early 1950s.

Freund said the couple often sat together in class at Rhodes College in Memphis (then Southwestern) and frequently dated. But they eventually went their separate ways and married other people.

While attending a church meeting in Memphis in 2001, Freund learned that Schuster had been widowed. Freund, who had lost his wife, wrote his college sweetheart to offer sympathy. A decade later, Schuster gave Freund her email address and the couple, both in their 80s, began corresponding.

Freund said a spark that had survived for more than 60 years "burst into flames."

Lar's Thought of the Day

"Success is never achieved by the size of the brain, but it always achieved by the size of one's thoughts."

Today's Front Page

Flood Warning until 9:15A for Botetourt; City of Buena Vista; City of Lexington; Rockbridge; Bedford; City of Bedford; Franklin.  Last nights torrential downpours have left many creeks full, rivers up, and debris on the road.  Watch for the standing water too. Things should quiet down the rest of the week.   Some sunshine today, mid 70s. Wednesday through the weekend appears clear and dry, High upper 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.

Rescue crews in Botetourt and Rockbridge Counties were dealing with rising waters from the James River that  forced neighbors along the river to evacuate.  BTW: Rockbridge Co schools 1 hour late this mornign.

Bedford moves ahead with plans to change from a city to a town.

Covered wagon rides are coming to Virginia's Explore Park this summer.  They'll hitch up a team of mules starting Memorial Day weekend.  Wagon rides will be available by reservation through early November.

Summer classes begin tomorrow at VWCC.

NBA PLAYOFFS: Oklahoma City Thunder blasted the Lakers 119 - 90 in the Western Conference semifinals.  Philadelphia 82, Boston 81.  The series is tied  1-1.

CAROLINA LEAGUE: Salem and Carolina PPD.  They'll play two tonight.  Sox return home Friday.  Hillcats 5, Wilmington 4.  Cats host Wilmington 6:05 tonight.

Lookin' Back

Today is Take A Picture Day.  Pick up your camera and help capture a day in the life of planet.  The project -- aday.org -- wants amateur and professional phtogs to capture an image of their home, travel or work today. The images will be published on the net, compiled into a book and buried in a time capsule.

(Photo: Instagram)

Here's one of my favorite spots...Humpback Bridge in Covington.

1926 The New York Rangers are officially granted an NHL franchise.

1930 The first airline stewardess is hired.

1940 Nylon pantyhose go on general sale for the first time in the United States.

1972 George C. Wallace is shot by Arthur Bremer and left paralyzed while campaigning in Laurel, Maryland, for the Democratic Presidential Nomination.

1973 Playgirl hits newsstands for the first time.

1982 "Ebony and Ivory" by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder peaks at No. 1.

Cuttin' Cake Today

Madeleine Albright-75    Dan Patrick (Sportscaster)-56   Amy Chow (Olympic gold-medal gymnast)-34   Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Ugly Betty: Natalie / The Sopranos: Meadow)-31

Joke of the Day

Why did the banana go to the hospital? ans - because it wasn't peeling well.

Smarter Than

33% of women say this is the worst thing about spring. What is it?   Congrats to Evonne, she got it.  The answer is "allergies."

(Source: Women's Health)

Entertainment Buzz

Dancing with the Stars semi-finals and tons of 10s as William Levy, Maria Menounos, Donald Driver and Katherine Jenkins - each tackled two dances. 

William and Cheryl - Scores: 9, 9, 10 = 29    10, 10, 10 = 30   Total 59

Maria and Derek - Scores:  10, 10, 10 = 30    10, 9, 10 = 29   Total 59

Donald and Peta - Scores: 9, 9, 10 = 28     10, 9, 10 = 29 Total: 57

Katherine and Mark - Scores:  10, 9, 10 = 29    Scores: 9, 9, 9 = 27 Total: 56

During Katherine Jenkins second dance - a belly dance themed salsa - she felt her back go. She seems to be OK, but would be seeking "medical attention."  Look for an update tonight.

NBC is moving “The Voice” to the fall schedule for its third season, where it stands to benefit from NFL promotions and comparisons to a singing competition in its second season, Fox’s “X Factor.” A premiere date will be announced later this summer.

Britney Spears and Demi Lovato have officially joined The X Factor, as the newest judges.  The X Factor will air this fall on Wednesday and Thursdays.

Beyoncé and Angelina Jolie have been named among 2012’s Most Powerful Moms in a special poll from the editors at Working Mother magazine.

CBS as ordered a 10th season of “Two and a Half Men,” starring Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones.  Also, CBS has pulled the plug on the “CSI: Miami” to accommodate other shows including its younger sister, “CSI: NY.”

Olivia Newton-John has been named the Grand Marshal of the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade May 26th. She will also give the order to “start your engines” at the Firestone Indy Lights Freedom 100 the night before – where her nephew, Emerson Newton-John, will be driving.

Aerosmith has confirmed they will be performing on the season finale of “American Idol.” The group will be playing their new single, “Legendary Child.”

NEW ON DVD TODAY - Albert Nobbs (Glenn CLose); Chronicle: The Devil Inside; The Grey (Liam Neeson); One for the Money (Katherine Heigle); Rampart (Woody Harrelson).

PRIMETIME TONIGHT

Cougar Town (ABC)  Dancing With the Stars (ABC)   Private Practice (ABC) Season Finale.

NCIS (CBS)   NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS) Season Finale.

Glee (Fox)

America’s Got Talent (NBC)   Fashion Star (NBC)

90210 (The CW) Season Finale.

News from Nashville

Carrie Underwood has signed on to perform at the 11th CMT Music Awards, coming up June 6 in Nashville.   Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band and Little Big Town will also perform on the live broadcast on CMT and CMT.com.

Oprah Winfrey returned to her hometown of Nashville Monday for an interview with Carrie Underwood.  Their chat will be featured on this Sunday night's episode of Oprah's Next Chapter at 9P on OWN.

Carrie Underwood performs on "Dancing With the Stars" tonight. She'll perform "Good Girl."

Tim McGraw has signed on to announce the top 10 qualifying drivers at the 53rd running of NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 coming up May 27 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.  **You know, this whole rock star thing is working out well for Tim and Kenny.

Natalie Cole, Daughtry and Trace Adkins are just a few of many superstars lending their talent to the upcoming National Memorial Day Concert, scheduled to air on PBS on May 27th.   The 2012 National Memorial Day Concert will air live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

Sara Evans says she is "out raged" over the Time Magazine cover this week.   She's concerned that the picture is simply not family appropriate.

Lady Antebellum refresh themselves in a new Lipton Iced Tea commercial. They're part of the "drink positive" campaign.

Lar's This & That

It's Tough Out There For Working Moms

Sobering study from Careerbuilder about working moms in 2012...and it's not pretty. A full quarter of working moms who had a child in the past three years did NOT take the full maternity leave allowed by their company.

12% took two weeks or less! 40% were off six weeks or less.

There are many reasons moms cut their baby-time short including competitive and demanding job, and money. 39% of moms report being the sole financial provider for their household.

Hey, Big Spender

Paris, France, is the city with the most expensive club sandwich in the world, according to a new survey. Hotels.com checked the price of club sandwiches at more than 750 hotels in 26 cities in Asia, Europe, North America and South America to help travelers size up the affordability of different national capitals. Paris topped the list with an average price of $33.10 for the iconic chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce and mayonnaise sandwich that’s a fixture on virtually every hotel restaurant and room-service menu.

Top spots in the U.S. for a Club Sandwich

Vegas $13

New York City $17

Orlando $15

D.C. $14

Buying A New Car is Sooo Pleasurable

A new stud by Gio Insurance finds buying a car is more pleasurable than buying a new house, new technology, or even starting a new relationship.

Do You Overshare Facebook

A survey by Intel found that nine out of 10 people think their friends overshare on Facebook, and it's the biggest pet peeve people have about the site. 

One in four people post information about themselves every day, and HALF of us feel overwhelmed by all the information everyone else posts.  Here are the three most common ways people overshare:    

 #1.)   Constantly complaining about their lives:  59% of people say their friends do that. 

 #2.)  Posting inappropriate or explicit photos:  55%.

 #3.)  Sharing information that should be kept private:  53%.  (Business News Daily)

Battery Gulp!

If you have a kid, your life revolves around batteries.  It seems almost every toy they get these days involves inserting a battery so it can sing, buzz, roll, or walk.  So is it any surprise that the number of kids treated in emergency rooms after swallowing batteries has doubled over the past 20 years?

Most involve those little button batteries, about the size of a coin, found in toys, remote controls and hearing aids.

Don't waste any time if you think your kid gulped a battery, because doctors say the battery can create an electrical current which can burn a hole in the trachea or esophagus.  Fun!  Even very weak batteries can cause damage.

Are We There Yet

According to a global survey by the GPS company TomTom, the average American kid gets BORED 30 minutes into a family road trip.

 And our kids are actually slightly MORE patient than the global average . . . worldwide, the average kid gets bored within 27 minutes on a road trip.

The survey also found that 41% of parents say being in the car on long trips with their kids is MORE STRESSFUL than being at work.

 52% offer treats to keep their kids quiet . . . and 24% respond to "Are we there yet?" by lying about how far away they actually are.

Top Baby Names

If you're still a teacher in 5-years, prepare for more than a couple Jacob's and Sophia's in your class, because they top the "Most Popular Baby Names of 2011."  Here are a few interesting notes in each category:

Boys

* This is the 13th year in a row Jacob has held the top spot

* For the first time since 1948, Michael is no longer in the top 5

* Anthony is out of the top 10

* Hello Mason!  Mason has made the top 10, debuting at #2!  Wait a minute -- isn't that the name of Kourtney Kardashian's first-born?

Girls

*Four different names have held the top girls' spot in the past five years -- Emily, Isabella, Emma, and now Sophia.

*The fastest riser on the girl's list is Briella -- which just happens to be the name of the blonde hairdresser of "Jerseylicious" and "Glam Fairy Fame."

Here are the top 10 in each category:

For boys:

Jacob

Mason

William

Jayden

Noah

Michael

Ethan

Alexander

Aiden

Daniel

For girls:

Sophia

Isabella

Emma

Olivia

Ava

Emily

Abigail

Madison

Mia

Chloe

Are Your Jeans Ready For the Wash?

When do we need to really wash our jeans? Not as much as you may think, thank goodness! In fact, it may be good to keep some of your wardrobe away from the washer...

Jeans: Overwashing can cause fading and fraying, so wear them several times before washing, and when you do, turn them inside out, use cold water, and line dry.

Dress Pants and Khakis: If you work in a climate controlled office, and change right after work, dress pants can be worn four or five times before hitting the washer. Khakis are more vulnerable to dirt, so treat them immediately after dumping coffee all over your lap using stain remover wipes

Skirts: Like dress pants, skirts can get a few wears before washing.

Blazers: Unless you're hanging out in the smoking area, blazers don't require much upkeep. Air it out by a window or spritz with laundry spray before putting it back in your closet

Intimates: Bras can go a few wears since there's no contact with the arm pits

PJ's: We sweat and shed skin cells at night... wash your pajamas.

Swimsuits: Salt and Chlorine will eat and stretch your swimsuit. Hand-wash in cold water and let air dry.

Tees, Tanks and Camisoles: Wash 'em. They're like underwear. Oh, and use hot water.

Source

How Much Sleep Do Guys Get?

AskMen.com, a website for men, asked their readers how much sleep they get every night, and 56% report getting between 6 to 8 hours. 12% get more than 8 hours -- obviously the ones without children -- and 29% get four to six hours.

Medical studies claim we need 8 or more hours to stay healthy.

Another survey found 45% of us fall asleep somewhere other than our bed at least once a week.

1 in 10 admit to falling asleep at work

7% at church

6% on public transportation

4% on the toilet

Weird, But True News

A store security agent in Florida said an alleged shoplifter walked out of a supermarket with an order of fish down his pants and left in a car pulling a boat. It may never be known if the culprit was a fisherman compensating for striking out on the water, but he was wearing a T-shirt with a fish on the back and escaped with $44 worth of flounder and $12 worth of shrimp.  Police are still looking for the "catch of the day."

Staying Healthy Today 

British researchers say people concerned about heart disease and diabetes should watch their height-to-waist ratio rather than the body mass index. A team of British scientists found people should keep their waist measurement to half of their height.

In a study of 300,000 people, the team found this ratio was a better predictor of high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular problems than the body mass index, which is calculated by dividing people’s weight by their height. While the body mass index was a useful indicator, researchers said it does not take distribution of fat throughout the body into account

Good News Story 

65-year-old Gino Bertolo wanted to be the mayor of a small town called Cimolais in Northern Italy.  And the job was his . . . he'd been mayor a few decades back and was running UNOPPOSED.   But he was afraid that if he ran unopposed, not enough people would turn out to vote.  And if there weren't enough votes, the election . . . and his win . . . would be invalid.

So he asked his friend, 50-year-old Fabio Borsatti, to put himself on the ballot at the last minute.  Fabio did, as a favor to Gino.  Well,  Fabioa ended up beating Gino.  The town of  Cimolais has a population of 507.    Fabio got 160 votes, Gino got 117.

Fabio says he's going to take the job, saying,  "I find myself a mayor who didn't want to be a mayor."   His main focus will be promoting tourism.

Lar's Thought of the Day

When the best things are not possible, the best may be made of those that are. - Richard Hooker

TODAY'S FRONT PAGE

Significant rain expected. 2-4" of rain could fall through Tuesday morning.  Rain will be heavy at times. Only a high of 67 today. Mid 70s tomorrow. Sunshine returns the rest of the week with temps in the upper 70s.

Broadcasters for Blood Drive -9a to 7p - Hotel Roanoke today.  Free parking will be provided to those donating blood.  There will be lots of great prizes that anyone who registers to give blood is eligible for including a $500 VISA gift card.  There will also be free food and beverages all day long from local restaurants and shops.

Mother's Day was quite good for the restaurant biz.

Gas prices could keep dropping through the 4th of July.

A bunch of new grads from the area.  Friday - Va. Tech, Saturday - Liberty and Lynchburg College. Sunday - Randolph College.

Carolina Leauge: Salem and Myrtle Beach PPD.  Salem heads for Carolina tonight for four games.  Hillcats lost to Winston Salem 9, 7.  Cats host Wilmington for four games starting tonight.

After months of frustration, Jimmie Johnson gave Rick Hendrick his 200th Sprint Cup Series victory. He won the Bojangles' Southern 500.

LOOKIN' BACK

May 14th is the 135th day of the year. There are 231 days left in 2012. There are 34 days left until Father's Day 2012

Today is National Buttermilk Biscuit Day and National Dance Like A Chicken Day

1853, condensed milk was invented

1878, Vaseline was first sold

1998, Frank Sinatra died at the age of 82

1998, NBC aired the final episode of Seinfeld

CUTTIN' CAKE

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg (28) Cate Blanchett (43) George Lucas (68)

JOKE OF THE DAY

What did the dentist give the marching band?   ans - a tuba toothpaste

SMARTER THAN

71% of people have LIED about this to impress others. What is it?   Carol got it.  The answer is "read classic books". 

ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ

Avengers stormed the box office again...raking in $103M.  Coming in at No. 2 at the domestic box office is "Dark Shadows" with $28.8 million, followed by "Think Like a Man" at No. 3 with $6.3 million, "The Hunger Games" at No. 4 with $4.4 million and "The Lucky One" at No. 5 with $4.1 million.

Survivor One World Finale:  should have probably just been called "Survivor: Kim's World."  Kim Spradlin not only won the CBS reality competition's $1 million grand prize Sunday, but the crafty 29-year-old bridal shop owner from San Antonio,Texas, also brought the alliance that she helped form at the game's outset to the final tribal council all while engineering the dismissal of each member of the show's nine-person jury of former players.

Mr. Trump FIRES Aubry O'Day. The final two are Arsenio Hall and Clay Aiken. Arsenio calls 'Magic' Johnson to help him with the final PSA challenge. Dee Snider is concerned about singing with Debbie Gibson. Aubry O'Day is sick of Debbie Gibson and her singing. Clay and Debbie don't see eye to eye. The video that Arsenio was waiting for from 'Magic' Johnson is all wrong.

Yada, Yada, Yada. Jerry Seinfeld is coming to the Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre, Roanoke Civic Center July 27. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 18 at 10A. Tickets, starting at $72, go on sale May 18 at 10 a.m. They will be available at the Roanoke Civic Center Box Office, online exclusively at HomeTownBankTix.com and charge-by-phone at 1-877-HTB-TIXNow (1-877-482-8496).

Lindsay Lohan is preparing to play Liz Taylor by speaking to Liz's ex-husbands.

Kim Kardashian has rejected an offer to host a TV special called “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover.”

American actress-singer Amber Riley said via Twitter she has wrapped her role of Mercedes on the popular music-themed series "Glee."  Her character will graduate at the end of the current third season of the show

Boston Music School,  the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world,  has awarded honorary degrees to the Eagles and Grammy Award-winning country singer Alison Krauss at a ceremony in Boston.

Donald "Duck" Dunn, the bassist who helped create the gritty Memphis soul sound at Stax Records in the 1960s as part of the legendary group Booker T. and the MGs and contributed to such classics as "In the Midnight Hour," "Hold On, I'm Coming" and "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay," died Sunday at 70.

Primetime Tonight

ABC: Dancing With the Stars (LIVE), The Bachelorette (PREMIERE)

CBS: How I Met Your Mother (1 hr FINALE), Two and a Half Men (FINALE), Mike and Molly (FINALE), Hawaii Five-O (FINALE)

NBC: America's Got Talent (PREMIERE), Smash (FINALE)

FOX: Bones (FINALE), House (NEW)

CW: Gossip Girl (FINALE), Hart of Dixie (FINALE)

SURVEY SAYS

Victoria Secret has revealed their sexy list for 2012 and here it is.

Sexiest actress- Charlize Theron

Sexiest Legs- Stacy Keibler

Sexiest Bikini Body- AnnaLynne McCord

Sexiest Summer Style- Blake Lively

Sexiest Summer Hair- Ashley Benson

Sexiest Smile- Jessica Chastain

Sexiest Eyes- Jennifer Lawrence

Sexiest Lips- Amanda Seyfried

Sexiest Curves- Amber Heard

Sexiest TV Cast- Pretty Little Liars

Sexiest Mom- Beyonce

Sexiest Songstress- Britney Spears

Sexiest International Import- Diane Kruger

Sexiest Summer Glow- Olivia Wilde

Sexiest Cyber Star- Elin Kling

Sexiest Sense of Humor- Emma Stone

NEWS FROM NASHVILLE

A bus carrying Justin Moore's band and crew was involved in a fatal traffic accident early Saturday morning (May 12) near Mattoon, Ill.  Moore wrote a Twitter message about the accident: "Thankful my band and crew guys are all good. They got hit by a car this morning in their bus. Prayers go out to the guy who lost his life and his family. You never know man. You have to be prepared to meet God today, 'cause it may be your last."

Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away" tops both Billboard's country and all-genres album charts this week.

Wouldn't you have loved to be in Nashville Saturday...Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley played the Grand Ole Opry.

What TV show does Brad Paisley say will teach you how to keep the romance alive? He says its the Andy Griffith Show.

The Farm's album with Home Sweet Home hits store July 17.

Jake Owen says he used to paint with water colors with his mom rather than watch football with his dad so his mom wouldn’t feel left out since she was in a house of all boys.

What do country stars do before they go on stage? Carrie Underwood and Craig Morgan pray. Catch Craig performing on Sunday during Festival in the Park.

Carrie Underwood and hubby Mike Fisher will be Oprah's guest on OWN next Sunday night.

Craig Morgan's hit series "All Access Outdoors" will return to the Outdoors Channel for its third consecutive season.

The Bachelorette on ABC (Emily Maynard meets 25 bachelors in hope of finding love).  We also here from Gloriana during one of the evenings out in Charlotte.

LAR'S THIS & THAT

TAKE THIS JOB AND SHOVE IT!

If you're planning on going in this morning and telling off this boss, read on before you finish or even START your task. A survey by the staffing company OfficeTeam asked 1,300 employers the most ridiculous excuses they'd heard from employees who'd quit their jobs. These were our five favorites.

#1.) A woman quit because her boss lost the dog she gave him.

#2.) A guy quit because he wanted to go watch a movie with his girlfriend during the day.

#3.) One person quit because the office building was unattractive.

#4.) Another guy quit because he said he just couldn't get up in the morning.

#5.) One guy quit because he was making too much money, and didn't feel like he was worth it.

FIX YOUR DAY

Here are five things you should know if you woke up in a bad mood today.

1. Talking to a Stranger Might Help. A study at the University of British Columbia found that even short interactions with someone new can put people in a better mood.  They think it’s because we PRETEND to be cheerful when we’re around new people. And just PRETENDING to be happy can make you FEEL happy.

2. Talk to Someone Who’s in a GOOD Mood. Happy people are pretty much the most annoying thing in the world when YOU’RE not happy. A recent study found that both happiness and depression might be contagious. Obviously not in the way the FLU is contagious. But being around happy people tends to improve your mood . . . which isn’t surprising.

3. You’re Better at Spotting a Lie. Researchers in Australia found that when you’re in a good mood, you tend to be more trusting and easier to fool. And when you’re in a bad mood, you’re more skeptical.

4. You’re Less Likely to Be Superstitious. That’s according to “The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology”. When you’re happy, you’re more likely to follow your gut, even when it’s not rational.

5. You’re Not the Only One. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 9.5% of American adults suffer from mood disorders, including depression.  Anxiety disorders are a separate category. About 18% of Americans have some sort of issue with anxiety.

Source:WebMD

SUMMER WEDDING SEASON

"Glamour" magazine asks the question: How do MEN really feel about weddings? Here's the way the fellas answered the wedding-related topics.

26% of men admit they've CRIED at a wedding.

When a guy is invited to a wedding, 61% say their first reaction is that they get excited . . . usually about the open bar. 19% are annoyed because of what it's going to cost.

4% of men regularly think about their dream wedding . . . even down to details like the color scheme.

70% of men occasionally think about their own wedding . . . and 26% say they've NEVER pictured their own future wedding.

Only 9% think diamond wedding bands are good for men.

(Glamour)

IN-LAWS ON THE BIG SCREEN

Cineplex Entertainment asked people which movie characters most reminded them of their in-laws.

34% or one out of every three people . . . picked a VILLAIN.

Here are the eight characters people named the most:

#1.) 11% of people went for the easy answer and said the Wicked Witch of the West from "The Wizard of Oz" reminds them of their mother-in-law.

#2.) 7% of people said the 'Joker' reminds them of their father-in-law.

#3.) Five different villains tied at 3%: The Penguin . . . Dr. Evil from "Austin Powers" . . . Hannibal Lecter . . . Darth Vader . . . and Gollum from "Lord of the Rings".

#4.) 1% of people said Jessica Rabbit from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" reminded them of their mother-in-law.

(Ipsos)

RANDOM WAYS TO GET AHEAD A WORK

A few expert tips from Cosmo to help you move up the ladder...

Schedule a vacation - Why? Because studies have proven that people get a big boost of happiness just before they go on vacation, which translates into a better worker.

Wear Sunscreen - A body that's too tan (or even orange thanks to spray-tans) sends a signal to your boss that you're self-obsorbed and frivolous.

Suck Up! I know this is everything you've always hated about your co-workers, but studies prove that a little brown-nosing moves you up the ladder

Watch YouTube Vids - Because research proves that people in good moods perform better (see "schedule vacation"), so if you're about to unleash on a co-worker, bring up a funny video to take your mind off the situation

Get Off Your Butt! Exercise DURING work makes you more productive. Hit the gym during lunch hour, or go for a 15 minute walk outside.

WEIRD, BUT TRUE NEWS

Last week, police in Kemah, Texas were getting several calls about a NAKED MAN RIDING A UNICYCLE on the side of the highway. When the police arrived, they found 45-year-old Joseph Farley completely naked, riding his unicycle across a bridge.

Surprisingly, he was TOTALLY SOBER, and explained to police he just liked how it felt to be completely FREE from restrictive clothing while he unicycled. He was arrested for indecent exposure.

STAYING HEALTHY TODAY 

'SOCIAL JETLAG' IS MAKING US FAT

If you wake up to an alarm, you have, what researchers are calling, 'social jetlag'. A new condition described as a mismatch between our body's internal clock and the realities of our day-to-day lives. Each one of us has a unique sleep cycle, but the busier we get, the more we ignore that cycle. And ignoring the cycle is leading us to smoke, drink and eat more. So what can you do to minimize the damage? A researcher suggested spending more time outdoors during daylight hours, or at least sitting by a window, may help the problem.

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GOOD NEWS STORY 

When a 47-year relationship with her husband ended abruptly as she approached her 70th birthday, Olivia Morgan found herself feeling sad and frightened in equal parts. Not only was she alone for the first time since her early 20s, Morgan suddenly found herself financially vulnerable. Her solution was to fall back on 40 years as an educator in Great Britain and the U.S.

Besiders her earlier teaching job she held to put her husband through school, Morgan raised her three sons while attending night classes at L.A. City College.

When she couldn't find anything because it had been too many years since she was in education, Olivia went back to school. 2 years later, she stood with her fellow graduates, their families, her three adult sons and her grandchildren...to deliver the commencement speech as valedictorian of her class.

She'll celebrate graduation with a visit to Wales, where her family still lives, then plans to have hip-replacement surgery before applying for work in the local public school systems.

THAT's taking charge of your life.

LAR'S THOUGHT OF THE DAY

Kenny Chesney says the most important lesson he learned from his mother is to "step back, take a deep breath and take life as it comes".

Today's Front Page

Chilly start to your Friday.  Upper 30s/mid 40s.  Mother's Day weekend looks GREAT!  Sunshine and 74 today.   Saturday, Sunshine and highs in the mid 70s  Sunday, clouds start to increase.  Possible late afternoon showers and storms. Hi low/mid 70s.  Monday - Wednesday, 50% chance of showers.  Highs low 70s, lows upper 50s.

Car crashes into home on Walnut Streetin Salem following police chase.  The chase started at Salem Memorial Stadium as they were leaving on Texas Street.   Police tried to pull the driver over, but instead it led to a chase. The driver of the Dodge Ram was taken to the hospital in critical condition, three others in the truck were not seriously hurt.  The two in the house were not hurt.

A lot of that traffic will be headed to Blacksburgfor commencement and to see the First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama. She and Senator Mark Warner are both speaking to the graduates Friday.   The ceremony will begin at noonand wrap up no later than 1:15p.   Liberty University graduates tomorrow.  Good luck to the Class of 2012.

Good news at the pump.  Oil prices fell to below $96 a barrel Friday in Asia. 

This year, the world is expected to set a new record with the sale of 80 million cars and trucks. That's about 152 vehicles per minute.

Consumer Reports is warning consumers to be careful when opening Ecards on Mother's Day. They say hackers have placed computer viruses and other malware inside many of them. Some of the viruses allow hackers to gain remote control of your computer so they can steal your personal information.

CAROLINA LEAGUE: Sox lost to Potomac5, 2.  Salem heads to Myrtle Beachfor 3 and then on to Carolina.  Wilmington 7, Lynchburg  2.   Hillcats return home tonight to face Winston Salem at 6:05.  Saturday at 6:05 and Sunday at 2:05.

NBA: Nuggets forced a Game 7 by beating the Lakers 113, 96. 76ers eliminate the Bulls 79, 78.   Boston 83, Atlanta 80. 

Lookin' Back

May 11th is the 132nd day of the year. There are 234 days left in 2012. 2012 is a leap year

Today is National Twilight Zone Day, Eat What You Want Day, Child Care Provider Day, Ladies Who Don't Swear Appreciation Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Jigsaw Puzzle Day

2181 B.C., the chair was invented

1949, the first Polaroid camera was sold

1951, computer memory was invented

1979, the Chia Pet was introduced

Cuttin' Cake Today

Heisman winner Cam Newton (23)   Glee star Cory Monteith (30)    Former MTV VJ Martha Quinn (53)

Joke of the Day

Why did the kid study in the airplane?    A: Because he wanted a higher education!

Smarter Than

14% of folks have forgotten to do this. What is it?   Susan got it and Rhonda was right on her heels.  The answer is "forgotten to wish their mom Happy Mother's Day. "

Entertainment Buzz

American Idol is down to three.   Hollie Cavanagh was sent home last night, leaving Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez to battle it out.  Incidentally,  Hollie finished fourth,  the same place as Daughtry and James Durbin.

Cougar Town is moving from ABC to TBS.  The show stars Courteney Cox.  30 Rock will return for a final 13 episode season.

Jennifer Love Hewitt wants to be part of the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey.   She says she "wants to be Anastasia so badly."

Conan O'Brien will visit The Late Show with David Letterman next week.

Will Ferrill hosts SNL on Saturday.  Usher is musical guest.  

Sunday - Survivor: One World: Live Reunion Show on CBS.

Primetime Tonight

ABC: Shark Tank (NEW), Primetime: What Would You Do? (NEW), 20/20

CBS: Undercover Boss (FINALE), CSI: NY (FINALE), Blue Bloods (FINALE)

NBC: Who Do You Think You Are? (NEW), Grim (NEW), Dateline (NEW)

FOX: The Finder (FINALE), Fringe (FINALE)

CW: Nikita (NEW), Supernatural (NEW)

New Movies

"Dark Shadows" (PG-13)

"Damsels in Distress" (PG-13)

New on DVD

"The  VOw"  (PG-13)

"Underworld: Awakening" (R)

News from Nashville

Bucky Covington's tour bus was involved in an accident on I-65 in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday. A press release indicates that no one was seriously hurt, although a few passengers were taken to the hospital for examination.

Although his singing voice speaks for itself, Voice Season 2 winner Jermaine Paul gives major props to coach and country music star Blake Shelton for the win.

Jessica Stokes is a huge Lady Antebellum fan. She has tried to see them in concert, but never has. Her husband is in the Air Force and stationed in Germany. Anderson asked Jessica three questions about the band. Instead of tickets, she got to meet Lady Antebellum when they surprised her on the third question.

Thing are getting back to normal for Blake and Miranda.  Yesterday she tweeted, "Had a good 'dry out' day Wednesday, and a good rest in the sunshine at home with the dogs."  She later cooked Blake his favorite meal: hamburger steak.  Miranda Lambert's On Fire tour continues this weekend.  Short break.

Tim McGraw  has teamed up with JBL to unveil his own line of headphones as part of the brand's "Hear the Truth" campaign. Tim's headphones fall in line with the campaign's effort to reproduce sound the way the artists want it to be heard.  Tim wants his fans to hear and experience his music the way he does.  Tim's JBLheadphones will be available at select Walmart stores, Walmart.com, Guitar Center and JBL.com. They may just make you feel like a rock star.   The on-ear version of Tim's signature line of headphones retails for $129.95, while the in-ear version retails for under $50.

Congrats to Carrie Underwood.  She becomes only the second artist ever to top country charts with her first four albums.  So, you like "Blown Away"?

Lar's This & That

HOW TO BUST A LIAR 

It's hard to believe, but occasionally, a guy will...lie. For those rare times you may think he's fibbing, just check out his body. His body gives it all away. Here are four Liar Moves:

Liar Move #1 - Busted if he wraps his ankle around the leg of the chair. (A liar's body will tense up, so he'll take a more rigid stance)

Liar Move #2 - Busted if he suddenly puts his hands in his pockets (Showing palms is a sign of comfort and openness)

Liar Move #3 - Busted if he shrugs one or both shoulders (The shrug cancels out the untruth, like crossing fingers behind the back)

Liar Move #4 - Busted if he uses his index finger to rub just underneath his nose (This move is from men who typically don't lie, and feel remorse. It's a move to hide his mouth, as if he can't believe what he just said)

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WHAT DO MOM'S REALLY WANT FOR MOTHER'S DAY

A survey found that 73% of mothers say they really do want a gift for Mother's Day . . . with gift cards as the top choice, and flowers as the number two choice.  38% most want a fancy dinner, 32% would like to go to brunch . . . and only 7% want breakfast in bed.

THE STRANGEST PLACES PEOPLE FALL ASLEEP 

According to a new survey, 67% of Americans admit they fall asleep somewhere other than their bed at least once every few weeks.  10% say it happens daily.  So where are we randomly passing out?  Check it out . . .

12% have fallen asleep at work.

10% have fallen asleep at school or in class.

7% have fallen asleep at church.

5% have fallen asleep in a car . . . and 2% have fallen asleep WHILE DRIVING.

4% have fallen asleep ON THE TOILET.

3% have fallen asleep in meetings.

And 1% have fallen asleep either at a bar . . . a party . . . the doctor's office . . . STANDING UP . . . during a conversation . . . AT A CONCERT . . . in a court room . . . in the bathtub or shower.  **NO I've NEVER fallen asleep during this show.  Others maybe. 

ALWAYS ON MY MIND

A new study by Ohio State University reveals that men spend more time thinking about food and sleep than they do about sex. They think about food, sex and sleep three times as much as women. Men do not think about sex every seven seconds, but rather once every waking hour.

TOP DOG AND CAT NAMES

Here are the five most popular names for male dogs, female dogs, male cats, and female cats.  Note: There are alot of people names here.

Male Dogs:  Charlie, Buster, Jack, Max, and Tyson.

Female Dogs:  Bella, Roxy, Daisy, Poppy, and Molly.

Male Cats:  Charlie, Oscar, Tiger, Tom, and Felix.

Female Cats:  Coco, Bella, Milly, Lily, and Molly

IS YOUR CHILD A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY?

A new survey by Childnet reveals that 20% of parents believe their children's grades are suffering because of the amount of time they spend on Facebook, Twitter, My Space and gaming sites. Other findings:

- 50% of parents admit they do not know exactly what their children are doing online.

- children, between the ages of 6 and 11, are spending an average of two hours and six minutes a day online.

- nearly half of six to 11-year-olds spend one to two hours per day using the internet to play games but only 10% use the Internet on a daily basis to do their homework,

- half of children, between the ages of 12 and 17, log on to social networking sites every day

SORRY,  WRONG NUMBER

A study out of New York City found that 38% of 911 calls in 2010 were BUTT DIALS.  Yes, nearly two out of every five 911 calls were accidentally made by people who didn't lock their phones.

THE THREE BIGGEST WORRIES WOMEN HAVE ABOUT THEIR APPEARANCE 

What do we worry about the MOST?  A new survey of women ages 20 to 55 found the top three most common worries they have about their appearance . . .

#1.)  Hair loss

#2.)  Sagging skin

#3.)  Gaining weight

source

Weird, But True News

Fifteen inmates, at the Lebanon Correctional Institution in Warren County, Ohio, have joined the "Real Men Crochet" program and are making mittens, hats and other items for charity. Jan Vurginac, who coordinates the program, says, "Time goes by quick and they enjoy doing it for the children. It keeps them busy. Idle time is a big problem." 

Staying Healthy Today 

6 GOLDEN RULES OF WEIGHT LOSS

Runner's World magazine has a new book called "Run Your Butt Off" for brand new runners who are looking to drop pounds. They say running can't do it alone, but if you follow these rules, you can shed dozens of pounds in 3-months. Here are those 6 rules:

1) Take really good notes

Right down everything you eat. Studies prove that people who log their food intake regularly keep more weight off than those who don't take notes.

2) Beef up your protein intake

Runners need a half gram of protein per pound of weight every day. Protein keeps you fuller longer preventing you from overeating.

3) Add color to every meal

Pack your diet with fruits and veggies.

4) Stop grazing!

Eating six or seven small meals a day will keep the appetite switch in the "on" position constantly. Divide your calories around three meals and one or two snacks.

5) Always have a plan

You can whack a lot of calories by creating a menu and making a real meal plan

6) Slow down!

Wolfing down a meal can lead to overeating. Did you know it takes 15 to 20 minutes for nerve endings in the gut to send a signal to the brain that says "I'm full"? A study proved that people who eat quickly are three times more likely to be overweight.

Good News Story 

A woman in Shirley, Massachusetts fell unconscious on train tracks last Wednesday night.  They don't say WHY she was unconscious, but according to her son she's an alcoholic.    Amazingly,  her eight-year-old pit bull Lilly was able to SAVE her from being hit by an oncoming freight train.  

Lilly tried to pull her off the tracks before the train arrived, and when that didn't work, she LEAPT into the path of the train to take the hit.  The driver saw them on the tracks and tried to slow down, but couldn't stop in time.

Somehow, the woman wasn't hurt at all.  Lilly suffered injuries, but she should be back on her feet soon.

The woman's son rescued Lilly from a shelter to be a companion for his mother.  Looks like he made a good choice.

Lar's Thought of the Day

"Everyday many not be a good one, but there is something good in every day."    Author Unknown