Too Drunk? There's an App for that

Just in time for anyone who plans on throwing a few back to ring in the New Year. In Today's USA TODAY there is an article about an iPhone app that reads your blood alcohol level. "R-U-Buzzed" is a free app. And get this, it was created by the Colorado Department of Transportation (tax dollars going to something useful for a change.)

Stacey Stegman, spokeswoman for the Colorado DOT says, "We just wanted this to be used as a guide because most people don't realize that with just a few drinks your ability to drive may be hampered."

Of course, MADD has to weigh in. "We are not against the application but we believe it should be stressed that people should determine, before they start drinking, a sober, safe ride home," says CEO Charles Hurley

Even the Best Job Can Kill You

Remember all the hype about the so-called "Best Job in the World?" People from across the world, including yes yours truly applied for the job as caretaker of a tropical Australian island.

Well some British guy won. But, get this. Although his official duties are just to live on a tropical island and write a blog, there may be a bit of danger.

According to FOX News, Ben Southall, the guy who won, was stung by a potentially deadly jellyfish. Southall is quoted as saying, "Horrible incident. Lesson learnt — always wear a stinger suit." He is now in a hospital in stable condition.

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Hottest Cheated On Stars

The "what as he thinking" element of the Tiger Woods Story only sky rockets when you see pictures of the other women. But, Elin Woods is not alone. The list of Hollywood Hotties that found themselves in her position is pretty shocking. Stylelist.com compiled a list that includes Christie Brinkley, Victoria Beckham, Carrie Underwood, Elizabeth Hurley, Halle Berry, and Shania Twain.

Merry Christmas

We're taking a short break to spend time with family. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas.

GAP's Goof

The GAP has created a bit of a mess. Their recent Christmas advertising featured a sexy high-heeled construction boot. Apparently it was a big hit. There is just one problem. You can't buy the boot at any GAP store, or on the GAP website, or at any of their sister stores.
The LA times got the GAP's PR peeps on the phone. They said the boots are sold exclusively at Barney's for $395.
Still not sure why the GAP is advertising items you can't buy at The GAP.

Pepsi Making Changes

The same folks who gave us Cindy Crawford's iconic Super Bowl commercial is making changes. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Pepsi is getting out of the Super Bowl commercial game.

Remember Pepsi is the same company that gave us ads featuring Puff Daddy, Jackie Chan, Cindy Crawford, and Ozzy Osbourne.

Guys this just means the ad world is changing. But hey, at least Bud Light is still in the Super Bowl Biz.

Santa's Secret: The Naughty or Nice Flowchart

Yes even Santa has crossed over to Power Point. An the folks at HolyTaco.com got their hands on Santa's secret flowchart.

Kid's Christmas Wish: Arrest Me

A little boy in Tennessee really wanted just one think for Christmas. It wasn't a toy train or those zhu zhu things. He wanted to get arrested.

Santa Shot: Neighbors Not Happy

Your Neighbor's inflatable Santa may not seem so bad after all. A guy in Santa Maria, California set up a display Jesus shooting Santa Claus and a run-over Rudolph. Click here to see KCOY's report on the display.

The homeowner says Santa represents the commercialism of Christmas.
A neighbor has a different take, "I know it's freedom of speech, but it's pretty disturbing and there are lots of children. That's our main concern."

Facebook: It is OK to Lie

You've heard all the noise about Facebook's privacy settings. Basically if you don't adjust your settings, your facebook page is open game on Google and Bing.

Facebook's answer; just lie. Yup, in a recent Wall Street Journal article Facebook spokesman Barry Schnitt said you are free to lie about you hometown, take down your profile photo, and now have the option to hide your friend list.

There is a problem with that, Facebook's terms of service, which states, "Facebook users provide their real names and information, and we need your help to keep it that way."

In another article on TechChruch, Schnitt says he was paraphrased, but he did go on to say, "you can indicate that your current city is 'Atlantis,' 'Valhalla' or, again, anything you like."

Obama Squares Off with John Cena

From the same people who gave us Doink the Clown and Koko B. Ware, comes a presidential smackdown. Barack Obama will appear on an upcoming WWE show.

The president is taping a message to the troops which will air during NBC's "WWE Tribute to the Troops" special. This isn't even Obama's first appearance on WWE. He, McCain and Hillary Clinton all taped messages during the election.

Somthing for the Ladies

The Bunny Ranch may be getting some company. A Brothel in Nevada is looking to expand their business model. Shady Lady Ranch owner Bobbi Davis wants the state to legalize male prostitution. She hopes to start hiring guys within the next month, now that state health officials have approved a method to test men for infectious diseases. Davis told The Associated Press, "with so many other male revues going on in Vegas, we thought it was time to give this a try."

It's Gettin' Hot in Here

This one is for everyone with a space heater stashed under their desk. According to a survey by CareerBuilder, one-third of workers say the temperature in their office affects their productivity. While we seem to disagree over whether it is too hot or too cold, those surveyed say they have a hard time concentrating if it is not just right.

What's worse, 10 percent of worker say they have fought a co-worker over the thermostat.

The Good Wife: No More

She may not have gone hiking the Appalachian Trail, but Jenny Sanford does have her walking shoes on. In the midst of Tiger-gate this one may have slipped through the cracks, but the wife of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford dumbed him.

As Time magazine writes, by not standing by her man, Jenny Sanford may come out the real winner in this mess. While he cried over his soul-mate she maintained her dignity. After a few months of "trying to make it work" she walks away not as the woman scorn, instead as a woman who did everything right.

While we're at it, Time also gave us the Top 10 scandals of 2009 , and the Top 10 political sex scandals.

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Admit It You've Done It

You are guilty. No Doubt we all are. But, it is still funny when AOL recently complied a list of the 10 things to never say at work. In true Casey Kasem style we're counting them down, and I'm adding my own thoughts.

10. Urgent or Crisis: My take: unless you work with nuclear weapons when is the last time you truly faced a crisis?

9. Past history: Can you have history that isn't in the past?

8. Quite unique: It either is unique or not. Usually not.

7. I, personally: No You, personally. OK done with the redundant section.

6. Drill down: Are you in the Gulf of Mexico looking for oil.

5. The ball's in your court: This one just makes you sound stupid. No way around it.

4. It's not rocket science: Well, that makes everything easier

3. Sweat equity: Not even sure what this was ever supposed to mean, but it has been so abused it is laughable.

2. Throw it against the wall and see what sticks: The only thing that really sticks usually leaves a stain.

1. Pick your brain: Picking anything at work.. generally a bad idea.

Cheating Golfer: It's in the game

Tiger is no stranger to video games. His EA Sports games are some of the company's best sellers this side of John Madden.

Now Tiger has some new games hitting the market. Only difference is this time his wife is the one swinging the clubs. Several scandal influenced games have hit the net. For example, Tiger Parking Slam, from Addicting Games you have to park Tiger's SUV without tearing up the neighborhood. In another one called Tiger Hunting the goal is to avoid the club swinging blonde.

Sued for Cheating

As if you needed a reason to not cheat, it could cost you big money. In some states you can sue the other woman, or other man. According to CNN they are called "alienation of affection" suits, and they are fair game in Hawaii, Illinois, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Dakota and Utah.

Basically it all goes back to the days when women were property, and some other guy sleeping with your wife devalued your...well... we'll go with assets.

In Carolina juries have handed out more than $1million for a few of these cases. CNN quotes divorce attorney Lee Rosen, "If your spouse is going to cheat, you really would like them to cheat with somebody who has a lot of money."

Harry Potter Sex Scene

Apparently directors just love making Daniel Radcliffe (the actor who plays the boy wizard) get naked. You've no doubt heard about the young actor's risque turn on stage. Now Britain's Telegraph is reporting the new Harry Potter movies will include two scenes in which Harry is nude.

The first one is a scene where a monster uses magic to show Harry and Hermione together, in order to make Ron mad. Director David Yates is quoted in the Telegraph as saying, "We’ll create something that feels very sexy ."

Yates goes on to say, “There is another scene in King’s Cross station, where Harry almost dies and sees Dumbledore. In that scene, he will also be naked.”

The first of the two-part final chapter of the Harry Potter films is due out next November.

What the NFL doesn't want you to see.

Here in Chicago, the Bears and the Blackhawks teamed up for some creative television commercials. They featured stars from both teams. But, the NFL says you'll never see them.

The NFL in their traditional big brother type move is refusing to allow their logos to be used in promotion for any other league. That is despite the fact that the Blackhawks picked up most of the check.

According to the Chicago Tribune, the NFL prohibits use of team marks and logos in connection with the promotion of other sports except by a three-quarters vote of the league's 32 clubs.

Watch Out: Here comes Man Cleavage

Grab your leisure suit, shine up the gold chains, and unbutton your top few buttons. The latest trend on fashion runways, is men showing off cleavage. It even has a name, "heavage."

Dick Clark; Just Depressing?

What happens when the man who never ages, gets old all of a sudden?
This year Dick Clark will once again we watching the ball drop in Times Square. But, since his stroke in 2004 Clark just has not been the same. Putting him next to the younger Ryan Seacrest doesn't help.
Now there are growing calls for Clark to step aside. According to the Wall Street Journal, the 80 year old Clark just makes us all feel old.
You have to admire Clark who has been ringing in the New Year since 1972, and he certainly has plenty of supporters. Larry Klein, the show's longtime producer says, "He created the show. He's an American institution. He deserves to decide on his own when and if he'll leave."

Tiger's Trouble: He's Got Company

Tiger's Torrid Tale. It is everywhere this week. By now, you know all the latest details. But, Eldrick Tont Woods is not the first superstar to find himself on the wrong end of an angry wife and possibly a 3 iron.

In just the sports world you have the legendary (Babe Ruth, and Joe DiMaggio) and the infamous (Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant.) By the way, none of those guys are remembered for their indiscretions.

The experts say the stars cheat for the same reason Joe Blow does. In The USA Today, Israel Helfand, a marriage and family therapist says, "The underlying piece is the fact they're not getting the kind of attention or intimacy they're looking for within their primary relationship. That's true for women as well."

In the end, it does appear the media is partly to blame for all the attention. But, even the experts agree celebs tend to have issues. Hefland says, "A lot of rich and famous celebrities have a pretty poor self-esteem. For them, I would agree it's not so much about the sex as it is feeling about being desired."

Window on the world

NYC is known for its holiday window displays. You can often find long lines in front of Macy's, Bloomingdales and gawkers at Saks. This is a twist on the holiday window and it is also drawing a crowd.

Beyond Drunk

She's only 21, but I think it is fair to say one young woman in Australia has a problem.

According to The Daily Telegraph the woman was stopped for drunken driving. Her blood alcohol level, according to police, was more than 19 times the legal limit. Try 0.385. That is one of the highest levels ever recorded. The legal limit for a driver as young as she is in Australia is .02. By the way, .55 is generally considered fatal. However, the highest recorded blood alcohol level recorded by a survivor is thought to have been set in 2005 by a Bulgarian man whose test showed 0.914.

Too Much of a Good Thing?

It is banned in 13 states. The folks behind Samuel Adams beer are releasing a beer with 27 percent alcohol. If that doesn't scare you off, maybe the $150 a bottle will. According to the AP Alabama and West Virginia recently passed laws to allow higher alcohol content in beer. Lawmakers in Iowa and Mississippi are considering similar legislation.

Surprisingly MADD isn't too upset. Chuck Hurley, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving said "Right now, we're reserving judgment." Basically they only want the stuff to be properly labeled and not marketed to kids. I think the $250 price tag took care of that.