February 3rd is the 34th day of the year. There are 332 days left in 2012. 2012 is a leap year.
Today is National Carrot Cake Day and Bubble Gum Day
-- On this date in 1690, the first paper money was issued
-- On this date in 1837, the flush toilet was invented
-- On this date in 1870, the 15th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified giving all persons, regardless of race or color, the right to vote
-- On this date in 1913, the 10th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified giving Congress the power to tax income
-- On this date in 1959, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and J.P. "Big Bopper" Richardson died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. Today is known as "The Day the Music Died," marked by Don McLean in his classic song, "American Pie."
-- On this date in 1993, Cincinnati Reds’ owner Marge Schott was suspended from baseball for repeated use of racial slurs. She was reinstated eight months later.
-- On this date in 1996, Queen Latifah was stopped by a California Highway Patrol officer and arrested for possession of a concealed, loaded handgun, possession of marijuana, and speeding
-- On this date in 2003, Phil Spector was arrested in the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson
-- On this date in 2004, R. Kelly entered a plea of not guilty to 21 charges of child pornography. He was arrested in Florida after a videotape surfaced that allegedly showed him performing sexual acts on a 14-year-old girl.
-- On this date in 2005, Alberto Gonzales won Senate confirmation as attorney general
-- On this date in 2006, Heather Locklear filed for a divorce from Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. They had been married for 11 years.
-- On this date in 2009, Eric Holder was sworn in as U.S. Attorney General, becoming the first African-American to hold the post
Big Miracle (PG), starring Drew Barrymore, Chronicle (PG-13) and The Woman in Black (PG-13), starring Daniel Radcliffe, are all out in theatres today.
New York's Umberto’s Pizza is flying several pizzas to Indy for Giants players. Special arrangements have been made with federal airport screeners to get the piping-hot pies quickly through security at La Guardia
The Wilson Sporting Goods company says contrary to popular belief, footballs do not come from pigs, but rather free-range cattle. One cow yields 10 footballs. Wilson produces more than 700,000 footballs a year.
Bueller?... Bueller?... Bueller?: Hollywood producers plan to monitor the reaction Ferris Bueller's Super Bowl commercial receives. A source tells Showbiz Spy if the spot does well another Ferris Bueller movie may get made. “The idea would be to have Matthew play Ferris as a 50-year-old family man. Matthew is very excited about the commercial and the prospect of returning to one of his favourite characters. He would love to do another movie, partly as a tribute to Ferris’s creator and director John Hughes.”
When asked about doing a sequel to Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Matthew Broderick previously said, “It’s something we talked about – catching up with Ferris as an adult and seeing how he turned out. We never quite got it together though. I’m still not sure what Ferris would be up to now."
13 Worst Super Bowl Party Fouls from xfinity.comcast.net
Running Out of Booze-- It's the 'ULTIMATE SIN.'
Appearing Unprepared-- It's not that difficult to open a jar of salsa, pour it into a bowl, then set it out with a large bowl of chips — so why are there no nibbles out and cocktails waiting to be poured for friends who beat traffic and arrived 15 minutes early?
Assuming Guests Will Bring the Energy-- Come half-time, the Material Girl will be gracing the stage, catching the eyes of more than 100 million people. So whether it's the game or the girl that's your reason to pay attention, everyone benefits from a little "Holiday," "Like a Prayer," and "Vogue" to get the party started.
Serving Only Healthy Food-- Game day is like the holidays for sports fans. Even if you are doing well on your New Year's diet resolution and watching your waistline doesn't mean everyone else is, so bring out the greasy finger foods. Wings. Queso. Nachos. Pizza. Giant subs. And something equally as delicious for the vegetarians.
Acting Like a Not-So-Merry Maid-- When hosting a party, messes are bound to happen, so don't hover over guests out of fear that they will spill and dribble. Take preventative action by making sure to have plenty of napkins and disposable plates — and lots of paper towels. Similarly, now is not the time to bring out the fancy glassware and plates.
Demoting the Food to the Kitchen-- If you abide by the "no eating on the couch" rule, game day should be the one day out of the year to break that rule. What's watching the game without a beer and a bowl of Frito Pie in hand?
Arriving Empty-Handed-- When easily portable snacks and beverages reign supreme, you're a pathetic guest if you arrive on game day empty-handed. It's not that hard to stop at the corner bodega and pick up a bag of Ruffles, some Coors, or even honey-roasted cashews. Step up your game, my friend.
Being the Obnoxious Guest-- That means no picking fights or providing a running commentary throughout the night. Same goes for bringing your personal life baggage, be it problems with work or your ex, along with you — or letting on that the reason you're leaving before the end of the first quarter is because you're headed to another (bigger, better) shindig.
Double-Dipping-- You should have learned this in grade school. If you really like the dip, and need every part of your chip covered in it, use a spoon and make your own dipping station on your plate. And don't ever get caught using your fingers (then licking the extra cheese off them). And even if you do love that queso, don't hog it all for yourself. You want to be invited back next year, right?
Leaving Your Stuff Around-- Even if you're 300 percent caught up in the game, it doesn't mean you can't get up and dispose of your empty plate studded with congealed nacho cheese. And hosts, make it easy for your guests and move the trash a little closer to the screen than the hidden cabinet in the kitchen. It's in your best interest. Need we say more?
Running Out of Food (and Drink)-- The ultimate in game day crimes. Stock up on all of your favorite snacks, load up the fridge with drinks, and stock up on ice. If guests ask to bring something, take them up on it. And be sure to have water and something to eat at the end of the game before guests leave (so you don't have to end up calling the cab company — though it doesn't hurt to have their number on hand). Worst case scenario? Have your local pizza delivery takeout menu by the phone — or on speed dial.
Failing to Check the TV-- Be it a 14- or 47-inch screen, it might not be high on your to do list when hosting a game day get-together, between making the chili and assembling the spinach dip. But should the cable connection die or your local cable provider have an outage, you're going to want to know in advance. At the very least, know what channel the game is broadcast on and have it already on come party time.
Forgetting to Consider Seating-- Not having space to accommodate everyone is a problem. While some might prefer to stand, a host should still make sure there is a place for everyone to sit, chair or couch (sorry, the floor doesn't count — but if that is someone's preference, so be it). Pack up any valuables so that antique vase doesn't come crashing down when your tipsy friend knocks into the table — and tuck away those cords to prevent tripping.
7 Tips For Throwing an Awesome Super Bowl Party from imag.com
1. Provide ample seating.
Nobody wants to stand up throughout the entire game. Make sure you provide enough seating for all of your guests, plus a few more seats (you never know who might show up).
2. Have the game on in different rooms.
Create different social experiences in your home by putting the game on in different rooms. That way, if there are people who are less interested in the game, they can congregate away from those who are focused on each play.
3. Serve an array of healthy and indulgent snacks.
We all love to pig out on Super Bowl Sunday, but make sure there are at least some healthy options.
4. Use paper plates and utensils to make cleanup easier.
Make sure your paper plates are strong enough for people to eat on their laps. And don't forget to put napkins all over the place so people can grab them after nachos and wings.
5. Serve themed food.
Given that New England is playing New York, why not have some fun with what you're serving? Challenge people to bring their own versions of chowder (New England or Manhattan), based on their team preference, and have guests vote blindly on whose is best.
6. Play games.
Pass out cards and have people rate the Super Bowl commercials as they come on. During half time and after the game you can see which ads were the favorites, and which flopped.
7. Be responsible
Keep in mind that your guests will likely be driving home after the game. With a 6:30p kickoff, the game could go on late into the evening. Stop serving alcohol before the game is over and serve coffee to help prevent fatigue. Click here for more information on making sure your guests get home safely.
A new survey by Kellogg's cereal reveals that 66% of women become suspicious if their partner suddenly has ‘new tricks’ in the bedroom, makes grand romantic gestures or makes them breakfast in bed. Other findings:
- 20% of women would think their partner was having an affair if he lavished them with gifts
- 33% of women say the better behaved their partner is, the more likely they are to snoop on his phone or Facebook page.
- 16% of women say that their partner has given them a gift in the past because of a guilty conscience.
TOP TWENTY THINGS THAT MAKE WOMEN SUSPICIOUS
Buys jewelry
New moves in the bedroom
More emotional
Buys flowers
Buys chocolates
More attentive
Buys sexy underwear
Book a romantic weekend away
Buys you more things
Helps more with the chores
Tells you he loves you more
Makes breakfast in bed
Pays more compliments
Texts more
Does the cooking
Calls more
Listens better
Runs baths
Hand over the TV remote
Cuddles more
The Calorie Control Council says Americans will eat over 30 million pounds of snacks on Super Bowl Sunday. Here's the breakdown:
- 11.2 million pounds of potato chips
- 8.2 million pounds of tortilla chips
- 4.3 million pounds of pretzels
- 3.8 million pounds of popcorn
- 2.5 million pounds of nuts.
- 46 million pounds of avocados will be consumed on Super Bowl Sunday
- 90 million pounds of chicken wings
The average armchair quarterback will consume 1,200 calories and 50 grams of fat on Super Bowl Sunday. In order to burn off the calories, a person would need to do 4 hours of walking around a football field or 1 hour 45 minutes of running.
The Council’s research reveals that potato chips will account for 27 billion calories and 1.8 billion grams of fat. The 1.8 billion fat grams are the same as four million pounds of fat, which is equal to the weight of 13,000 NFL offensive lineman at 300 pounds each.
DietDetective.com says the Super Bowl is the second biggest day for food consumption after Thanksgiving. Other findings:
- the average person would have to run 49 football fields to burn off just two handfuls of potato chips or do "the wave" 6,389 times to burn off six loaded potato skins.
- the average person would have to perform 299 touchdown dances to burn off half of a stuffed-crust bacon/sausage/pepperoni pizza (Each dance would have to be 15 to 20 seconds.)
- the average person would have to play football for 59 minutes to burn off 6 honey barbecue wings with dipping sauce
- the average person would have to clean the Super Bowl stadium for 322 minutes to burn off one pint of ice cream
Tracy Morgan says there is a good reason he hasn't tried to save his mother's home from foreclosure. "I am saddened that these untrue stories about me have people questioning my commitment to my family. For reasons that are between us, I have not seen my Mother in 11 years and outside of a random call here and there have had little to no contact with my sister."
Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter thanked his fans yesterday for their support following the shocking death of his sister, Leslie. He blogged; "Performing is cathartic to me and I am dedicating the rest of my tour to my sister since she loved to watch me perform."
The Carter family said previously in a statement to Access Hollywood: “Our family is grieving right now and it’s a private matter. We are deeply saddened for the loss of our beloved sister, daughter, and granddaughter, Leslie Carter. We request the utmost privacy during this difficult time.”
Sean Kingston (22)
Nathan Lane (56)
Morgan Fairchild (62)
Dave Davies from The Kinks (65)
Bob Griese (67)
Blythe Danner (69)
Fran Tarkenton (72)
David Letterman: Michelle Williams, Jake Johannsen, Ziggy Marley
Jay Leno: Debra Messing, Jean Dujardin, Bush
Jimmy Kimmel: Kiefer Sutherland, Bear Grylls, Young the Giant (R 1/23/12)
Craig Ferguson: Rachel Bilson, Jonathan Ames
Jimmy Fallon: Snoop Dogg, Shaquille O'Neal, Bob Costas, Fitz and the Tantrums
Carson Daly: Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Carrie Preston, Kellie Overbey, Anne Heche, M83
Tavis Smiley: Connie Rice
Chelsea Lately: Lisa VanderPump, Jo Koy, Sarah Colonna, Bill Bellamy, guest host Ross Mathews (R 1/25/12)
The View: Woody Harrelson, Carmen Wong Ulrich, Ian Drew
The Talk: Daniel Radcliffe, Guy Fieri, guest co-host Kelly Osbourne
Live with Kelly: Leo Laporte, guest co-host D.L. Hughley
Ellen DeGeneres: Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton
Wendy Williams: Daniel Radcliffe, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Jenni "JWoww" Farley, Kevin Roberts
Rosie: Beth Behrs, Traci Lords
Confessions: Animal Hoarding on Animal Planet (A medical worker secretly hoards dogs; a single father has deadly pythons for pets)
Weekend
NFL Honors ... Saturday on NBC (The best athletes and performances of the 2011 season are honored. From Indianapolis)
CMT Crossroads ... Saturday Night on CMT (Steven Tyler; Carrie Underwood Live From The Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam)
Saturday Night Live on NBC (Host Channing Tatum; Bon Iver performs)
Super Bowl XLVI .. Sunday on NBC (New York Giants vs. New England Patriots. From Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Kelly Clarkson sings the National Anthem; Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert sing “America the Beautiful”; Madonna performs at halftime) 6 pm Eastern
The Voice .. Sunday on NBC (Hopeful vocalists audition for the judges)
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on NBC (Adam Sandler; comic Andy Samberg; Flo Rida performs)
