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10 Year Old Burned By Tanning Bed

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:19:12 GMT

This may make you mad. A 10-year-old Welsh girl named Kelly Thompson spent 16 minutes in a tanning bed and suffered burns over 70% of her body. If she had stayed in the bed for two more minutes, she would have needed skin grafts, according to the Daily Mail. The girl has been told to stay out of the for 10 years because her skin is now much more susceptible to skin cancer. 10 years! I... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Heath Ledger's Daughter Gets His Oscar

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:47:54 GMT

Heath Ledger won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing The Joker in 'The Dark Knight.' It's well-deserved, and personally I think he would have won even without the sentimental vote. 3 year old Matilda Ledger will get Heath's Award when she turns 18. Michelle Williams get it until then. Read more here . ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

VIDEO-Octo Mom Publicist On GMA

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:04:57 GMT

In an interview on Good Morning America , Nadya Suleman's publicist Joann Killeen proved something. Namely, that if you want someone to say something nice about you , you need to pay them. It's not exactly a hard-hitting interview, but it's not horrible. It's definitely worth watching if you can manage to get through it without screaming at your computer screen. The video isn't embeddable b... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Linda Ellerbee Says Kids Should Skip School To Watch Inauguration

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:35:15 GMT

Ellerbee says that parents should, And while that's true in the big picture, I'm not so sure I want to give my kids another reason to think that school isn't such a big deal. Read more here .

Obama Meets Spider-Man

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:18:18 GMT

Marvel Comics will release a special story featuring President-elect Barack Obama and everyone's favorite arachnid-powered superhero. (That's Spider-Man, in case you didn't know.) Barack Obama's enjoyment of comics has been mentioned before. In the announcement, Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada referred to the incoming President as the Read more here . ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

On Jett Travolta, Howard Stern Gets It Right

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:28:18 GMT

This morning on Sirius XM Radio, Howard Stern commented on the death of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's son Jett Travolta . In the past, Howard has ruthlessly mocked Scientology; long before it was de rigeur to poke fun at L. Ron Hubbard's celebrity religion, he would read internal Scientology newsletters on the air, exposing their wackiness to the world at large. So one might expect Stern t... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Tripp Palin's Name Explained

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:02:18 GMT

Curious about the choice of Tripp for Bristol Palin's newborn son? An expert sheds some light on the name, including that extra P . Apparently (this is according to Laura Wattenberg who wrote

Comedy Central Off The Air For Time Warner Customers?

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:38:19 GMT

No Jon Stewart or Stephen Colbert for you, no Dora or SpongeBob for the kids, and no for whoever it is watches that nonsense. Midnight tonight, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and other Viacom channels go bye-bye if Time Warner and Viacom can't come to an agreement about fees. Read all about it here .... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Name Guru Picks Eight Worst Celeb Kid Names of 2008 (Part 1)

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:31:01 GMT

Which is worse - Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt or Bronx Mowgli Wentz? Sunday Rose Kidman Urban or Honor Marie Warren? And what the hell is wrong with the name Emme Anthony? Read on to find out! Here's a sample : 8. Sunday Rose Kidman Urban (daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban) This one doesn't seem that bad to me. At least not compared to some of the others. Maybe the kid starts going by Ros... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Working Parents Smackdown Part 1 - SAHD vs SAHM

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:50:01 GMT

I've been thinking about some of the differences between these two types of parents . (See also Part 2, Dads With Jobs vs Moms With Jobs.) Now: At a party, SAHDs are asked, For more, click here .

Announce Your New Addition With Panties

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:48:17 GMT

These are - no joke - panties that say like panties. Especially bedazzled panties. I'm really not kidding. This has to be seen to be believed. Get all the sordid details here , complete with photos .

Indiana Planned Parenthood Sells Gift Certificates

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:09:59 GMT

In news even less surprising than Clay Aiken coming out of the closet, anti-choice groups are not happy . The Tribune quotes Jim Sedlak, who is with both the American Life League and Stop Planned Parenthood (where DOES he find the time?) as saying that the gift cards are just PP's say it out loud and then make a Beavis and Butthead chuckling noise) actually sells. So far, they say they've so... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

John McCain on The Tonight Show

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:02:44 GMT

The interview is being billed as although its also Senator McCain's first sit down interview since the election last week. (Was it only last week?) Watch it here .

Matt Lauer Talks To Sarah Palin In The Kitchen

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:13:26 GMT

Sarah Palin is off the campaign trail but not out of the spotlight . Now that she isn't running for anything, she' s doing interviews left and right (that's not a political reference, by the way). This morning, NBC aired the first part of Matt Lauer's interview with the Alaska Governor; part two airs tomorrow, and there's even more coming on NBC Nightly News . Sarah sat down with Matt in Alas... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Mississippi Students, Postal Worker, Punished For Wearing Obama Shirts

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:21:45 GMT

I hoped this was a hoax but it appears to be legit . Basically, kids at a Mississippi were told they would be suspended for wearing Obama shirts or buttons, according to parents. And a postal worker in another part of Mississippi was sent home for refusing to remove his Obama t-shirt. Really messed up. Read the full story here .... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

They say: Obama Wins

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:10:43 GMT

Amazing to think that it's almost all over after so much campaigning. Not much to say. I'm still going to watch the news for awhile; I'm like Yogi Berra kind of does it for me right now. Read more here .

Guy Changes Name to Captain Fantastic

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:41:46 GMT

The Telegraph is reporting that a The thing is, Elton John already used the name Captain Fantastic, something the Telegraph article oddly doesn't mention. Why would anyone change their name to something so stupid? Are they that desperate for attention? Am I just uptight? Why is no one talking about this important issue ? Oh. The election. Right. Sorry. Read the rest here . ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Obama doesn't say I love you anymore

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:31:57 GMT

An article in the New York Times a couple of weeks ago talked about how Barack Obama has changed over the course of his campaign. Before, he was an inspirational speaker. Now, he is leave the toilet seat up??? I have no idea how much Obama has consciously pulled back from his vocal declarations of love for his supporters, but it does seem that he has. But so what? Read more he... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Sarah Palin Gets Pranked By Canadian Radio Hosts-Video

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:52:46 GMT

When you were a kid, did you ever make prank calls? Call a bar and ask to speak to Dick Hertz? Dial 867 5309 and ask for Jenny? Or (That last one is way old school, dude.) Some lucky grown-ups actually make a living doing that sort of thing. And Sarah Palin is their latest victim . In case you haven't heard, Sarah Palin got pranked by two Canadian comics . Too funny. And scary, since she co... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Why Are The Grown Up Costumes For Women So Slutty?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:36:45 GMT

When I asked the question and tell me if you don't think we're on to something. Now, as a guy, sure, I find the porno lady costumes pleasant to look at. And I'm not going all moral majority on you. But who is buying these things? Am I off base here? And when did this trend start? Plus, won't those women be chilly? It is October, after all. Read more here . ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Incredibly Good Homemade Halloween Costumes

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:28:02 GMT

When it comes to Halloween costumes, we're not very crafty at my house. The kids want to be characters from movies and TV, and I'm fine with that. It's much easier to buy an Iron Man costume than it is to make one. Admittedly, I have the artistic ability of a three year old, and that's being generous. Some people, however, have the talent and are not afraid to use it. Check out this gallery ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

The Obamas wear cheap clothes

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:22:36 GMT

No $150k for this family. With video . The video is from Access Hollywood, so don't expect hard-hitting journalism. That said, both Barack and Michelle come across as very normal. Plus you get a really cute moment about 1 minute in when one of the Obama kids says, and his shoes have holes in them. As someone who goes shopping once a year, and even that is under protest, I can rela... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Maya Rudolph to Play Michelle Obama on SNL

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:17:02 GMT

TMZ is reporting that Saturday Night Live will bring back cast member Maya Rudolph

Joe the racist plumber?

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:38:24 GMT

With all of the attention Joe the (unlicensed, non-union) plumber has gotten, you might think there are no new angles to explore. But my eyes popped when I read the last two paragraphs of a story in today's New York Times: In his interview with Ms. Couric, Mr. Wurzelbacher, who voted Republican in Ohio Umm... ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Woman changes her name to Cutout Dissection.com

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:51:31 GMT

The former Jennifer Thornburg -- whose driver's license now reads Dissection.com, Cutout -- wanted to do something to protest animal dissections in schools. Thornburg Read more here.

How much is Sarah Palin worth?

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:22:52 GMT

One of Sarah Palin's claims during the debate was that she was thing. So I thought I'd find out just how much money she actually had. She says she's Joe Six Pack. I think its more Jane Case of Wine. Here are her financial disclosure forms , you decide. ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Sarah Palin pro choice -- for gays

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:13:34 GMT

Sarah Palin uses the word One that Sarah herself wouldn't choose, but hey, live and let live, right?

Breaking News: Cadbury chocolate made in China recalled

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:02:55 GMT

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Bailout bill defeated because it sucks

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:34:03 GMT

I don't mean that I think it sucks. I don't understand why we need it, if we need it, or what happens if the bill doesn't pass. But a key Republican in the House offered this trenchant analysis on the bill: Read more here .

Clay Aiken Comes Out of the Closet

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:21:12 GMT

It's official Clay Aiken is a gay dad. In news that surprises absolutely no one, the AP is reporting that yes, Virginia (or is that Mary?) Clay Aiken is a gay man. Claymates everywhere are in tears. CNN also makes sure that you know he was on Broadway. Um, stereotype much? Read the full story here . ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

The very mellow Republican 4 month old

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:50:01 GMT

Trig Palin is 4 months old. He's been incredibly well behaved during the Republic Convention. What did they do, drug the kid?

Palin family online - real or fake?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:46:38 GMT

If the Internet is to be believed, John McCain has chosen a running mate whose family life is just thisclose to being a full season of The Jerry Springer Show. However, as we all know, not everything you read (online or in print) is true. So in the interest of being fair and balanced (ahem), we present to you a list of what we've found out regarding the veracity of the various blogs, photos and ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Nastia Liukin's mom watches from the stands (video)

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:43:01 GMT

Apparently Nastia Liukin's mother, Anna Kotchneva Liukin, has a hard time watching her gold-medal winning daughter compete. According to the NBC commentators, she spent some of the recent Beijing events shopping. This time, though, she stuck it out, but not without some difficulty. They didn't mention it, but I don't think she knows the guy she's sitting next to, despite the fact that she almost ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Shawn Johnson, Democrat? (UPDATE: Now with video)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:33:34 GMT

While Michael Phelps is buying condos, hosting Saturday Night Live, and making out with Australian swimmers (not that I blame the guy for having some fun, mind you), adorable pixie-person Shawn Johnson was in Denver, leading the pledge of allegiance at the Democratic Convention. Then Jennifer Hudson sang the heck out of the National Anthem. And yes, that's Al Gore standing with Shawn Johnson. He i... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Michael Phelps father in Baltimore, not Beijing

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:39:56 GMT

We've seen quite a bit of Michael Phelps' mom Debbie in Beijing. But Phelps pop, Fred, isn't there. Where is he? He's at home, in Baltimore . Watching the games on TV. And if you want to know what he looks like, we've got a photo.

Christina Applegate has double mastectomy

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:58:04 GMT

As a teenage boy, I liked Christina Applegate . (A lot.) Now that I'm older, I still do, although for more mature different reasons. After starting out as jiggle-type eye candy on (This refers to the reconstructive surgery she's going to have.) Read more here .... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Bernie Mac dies for real

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:37:24 GMT

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Bernie Mac died this morning at the age of 50. The cause was complications from pneumonia. He was admitted to Northwestern Hospital in Chicago to receive treatment for sarcoidosis, a rare autoimmune disease.

Baby Penis Album only five bucks

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:55:08 GMT

OK, that's not what it's called, but that's what I call it -- at least I do now that I read the interview with the kid who was on the cover of Nirvana's . Anyone experiencing nineties nostalgia can get a digital copy of Kurt Cobain's magnum opus for only five dollars. Click here for details. ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Lourdes and Miley kidnapped?

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:53:48 GMT

Have America's sweethearts been kidnapped? No, silly! Do you really think something like that would happen and you wouldn't hear about it? Here's the truth about these photos...

The Dark Knight -- parents strongly cautioned (to go see it)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:41:31 GMT

Let's get one thing out of the way right now you shouldn't bring your children. They might want to go, but unless they have a very high tolerance for a long movie (2 and half hours) and an abnormally high tolerance for what might be the most frightening performance ever (Heath Ledger's Joker), I'd get a sitter. Now: this is some incredible movie . Ledger is that good and so is the film . But ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

S&M Barbie

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:39:41 GMT

Hello, what's this? S odd. Let's take a look.

20 mil for pics of twins

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:04:32 GMT

OMG! Magazines might be paying $20 million for pics of twins! Quick! Everyone with twins hurry and get some shots taken! Oh, wait. Not YOUR twins. The Jolie-Pitt twins . OH. Sorry. Didn't mean to get your hopes up.

Stay out of my room or I'll pee on your tree

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:41:28 GMT

At a country club in Arizona, women want access to the men's dining room . Some men got so pissed off about this (pun intended) that they actually peed on a member's tree. The women's dining area, for the record, contains only a hot plate and a couple of card tables. The state Attorney General may get involved.... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]