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Chevrolet has finally announced the price of their new Volt... (drumroll)... $41,000 or you can lease for $350/month. While it is too expensive for someone of my financial status, the lease payment makes it pretty affordable, considering you would hardly have to use any gas throughout the year! (Plus, for anyone seriously considering the car, there's a pretty big tax write off too.)
The Volt runs 40 miles on battery power, but has a reserve tank of gasoline that will get you an additional 300 miles (so you don't get stranded). I want this car!!!! (Keep dreaming)
ABC's crazy new show Bachelor Pad promises to publicly embarrass a choice group of singles AGAIN on national TV. I love the concept of the show: take the favorite castoffs from previous Bachelor and Bachelorette shows and make them live together in a house. These people were desperate for love the first time around - I CAN'T WAIT until this show gets started - I can only imagine how wild it's going to be!!
These daters DO have an advantage though that most others don't have... they can check out all the previous seasons of the show and figure out who the crazies are!
Apparently a few people did not do their homework (pictured to the left):
Kasey Kahl (from Ali's current season - he's the one who got tattooed for Ali) found a hookup partner in Natalie Getz, who is billed as the "Make Out Bandit" in the upcoming show. Yeah, definitely avoid the guy who gets tattooed for a woman he met only a few weeks prior. Nice. Plus, there are already rumors of car accidents and fights, so I'm sure this show is going to be a winner.
Who else is in? The show starts August 9th.
If Mel Gibson were my friend - I would be moving myself as far away from his as possible right now. I know that sounds terrible, but the guy went off the deep end!!
Per Hollywood tradition, Mel has some big A-list supporters still including Robert DeNiro, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jamie Foxx. In his various rants, Mel has managed to offend every culture, race, and creed of people, it seems.
Whoopi Goldberg somehow sees through his rage and says that she knows Mel and, "he is not a racist". Interesting statement - he seems pretty racist to me! Robert DeNiro was quoted saying, "I hope he gets through all this. It's unfortunate, you know."
Unfortunate? Maybe unfortunate that he got caught!?! I guess I just don't understand where these celebs are coming from... everyone else can see that Mel's career is broken beyond repair. My advice - run far and fast from this guy!
Yes - it's true - you can burn calories while sitting at home doing nothing! It doesn't come without a little effort - but definitely worth it!
The study in Yahoo! Health shows that when you build lean muscle , you can burn triple the calories than fat burns. According to the article, your workout should include 2 strength training sessions and 3 (40 minute) cardio sessions each week.
Obviously, you will be burning calories and fat while you workout, but then when you go home to relax on the couch or spend time with the kids, your body CONTINUES to burn calories - around 150 extra a day than if you didn't squeeze in those workouts.
A little extra working out, a walk with friends, or a game of tennis can all help your body kick it's fat burning power into overdrive. Happy calorie burning!
A few surprising work behaviors may not be helping you at all - in fact, they could make you less productive at work.
1) Multi-tasking: Everyone does this now, but in order to be effective at certain tasks, you need to dedicate your full attention to the project. Studies are saying that a majority of multi-taskers actually are adding time and effort to their workload.
2) Extra hours at work: Just because you're working late doesn't mean you're working harder than others. Too many extra hours can be viewed as a lack of ability to prioritize important tasks.
3) Being overly optimistic: Be realistic with deadlines and promises. Making rosy promises that you can't keep will only hurt you down the road.
4) Building visibility: Let your boss know when you've done something well, but give credit where credit is due. Be very careful not to step on your co-workers on your way to the top.
5) Limiting your abilities: Sure you may be a super smart, technically minded person, but don't forget that your people skills are most likely to get you promoted. Managers need to be able to communicate effectively.
Hard to believe - but Friday marks the 1 year anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson. Since he and the Jackson 5 began their careers in Detroit, it is only fitting that Detroit gets to host a new exhibit that begins on Friday.
The Motown Historical Museum (or Hitsville) will have artifacts including uniforms from the Jackson 5, photographs, awards, an early costume worn by a solo Michael Jackson, and much more memorabilia.
The Jackson 5 exhibit runs through September 30th and is open Monday through Saturday. More information here.
Even though the show is on break... plenty of American Idol news keeps surfacing.
1) Crystal Bowersox landed herself a contract with Jive Records. It's no surprise that it will be a "bluesy folk rockin' debut album" which will be released later this year. Mark me down as someone who will NOT be purchasing her CD.
2) Auditions for American Idol - Season 10 have been announced... nothing anywhere close to Detroit or even Michigan! Dates include:
July 17 - Nashville
July 21 - Milwaukee
July 26 - New Orleans
August 3 - East Rutherford, NJ
August 11 - Austin
August 19 - San Francisco
Happy travels to those who may be trying to audition.
3) The American Idols LIVE tour kicks off at the Palace of Auburn Hills on July 1st. It's pretty cool that Detroit is the first stop, I think! So - you can get your off-season Idol fix without having to go far.
Almost seems like more Idol is happening now than during the season! Are you ready for another American Idol season .... without Simon!?! I'm not sure how that will go over. We'll just have to wait and see.
Chevrolet has finally announced the price of their new Volt... (drumroll)... $41,000 or you can lease for $350/month. While it is too expensive for someone of my financial status, the lease payment makes it pretty affordable, considering you would hardly have to use any gas throughout the year! (Plus, for anyone seriously considering the car, there's a pretty big tax write off too.)
