According to a professional face reader (btw…doesn’t that sound like a fun job?) YOU might not be on the career path that best suits you…..and all you need to do to find out, is look in the mirror. Check out this article below:

SAN DIEGO (Wireless Flash – FlashNews) – In today’s tough job market, people can find their true calling by examining their own face.
Face reader Barbara Roberts, author of Face Reading: How To Read Anyone At A Glance (Roberts), says certain facial features make people adept at certain jobs.

Someone with close-set eyes, a narrow nose bridge, or a tall, wide forehead would do well in a computer/tech career.

Those with a widow’s peak or large ears would be highly successful in a music career.

Roberts says people meant to be interior designers or artists often have long, thin ears or fine hair.

Teachers, counselors, or anyone in communications usually have a rounded hairline, meaning they’re great with people.

A ball on the tip of their nose means they’re the “center of all news” and people often come to them with gossip.

Finally, those with thick hair and thick eyebrows – representing “physical endurance” – are destined for outdoor jobs.

So your sweetie was “working late” and you want to know if he’s telling you the truth? According to a “Human Lie Detector”, it’s easy to catch someone in a lie, because their body subconsciously gives them away!

Here’s the list of things to watch for:

A change in the voice’s pitch.

A change in the rate of speech.

A sudden increase in the number of “ums” and “ahs.”

A change in eye contact. Normally, one makes eye contact one-quarter to one-half of the time. If suddenly, at the convenient moment to lie, he’s staring at you or looking away, beware.

Turning his body away from you, even if just slightly. (Or placing objects in front of self in order to create a barrier of sorts – this could be paper, coffee cups, sugar dispensers, etc.)

Suddenly being able to see the white on the top and bottom of a person’s eyes, not just the sides.

A hand reaching, even if momentarily, to cover part of the face, especially the mouth.

Nervous movement of feet or legs.

WooHoooo!!! Eating bacon makes your baby smarter!!! That almost makes up for the no caffeine, no sushi rules. Sadly, eating bacon does not make US smarter….but maybe the world of science will keep working on that one.

If you’re curious about how it all works, check out the article below (from the UK Daily Mail newspaper)

Bacon and eggs could help pregnant women boost their baby’s intelligence

Women are usually given a list of foods to avoid during pregnancy and it is well documented that a pregnant woman’s diet can affect her unborn baby.

Scientists have found that eating a plate of bacon and eggs could help pregnant women boost the intelligence of their unborn child
But the new study suggests that a chemical in pork products and eggs can help the baby’s growing brain to develop.
Scientists at the University of North Carolina have discovered that the micronutrient, called choline, is vital in helping babies in the womb develop parts of their brains linked to memory and recall.

In a study of the effects of choline on the brains of baby mice, those fed small doses of choline while in the womb had genetic differences to those given large amounts.

Dr Gerald Weissmann, editor-in-chief of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology journal, which published the research told The Telegraph: ‘We may never be able to call bacon a health food with a straight face, but [similar studies] are already making us rethink what we consider healthy and unhealthy.’

Other foods that contain a high level of the nutrient include liver, milk, chicken and nuts.

Previous studies have suggested that large doses of choline could help protect against heart problems

Kate Gosselin is sporting a new look for the new year……long hair! What do you think? I think it makes her look younger….and a little like Carrie Underwood (never thought that before). Great timing, too! When everyone is wearing your hair for Halloween, it is definitely time to move on.

Anyone else starting 2010 with a fresh new look?

Yes, it’s true. Seventeen year old Jon Bon Jovi was doing janitor duty at his cousin’s recording studio, where Meco was there recording Christmas in the Stars: The Star Wars Christmas Album (hey, back in the day, that was a pretty big deal! )
His cousin recommended Jon to Meko for the song “R2-D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas” and Jon got the gig. I’m sure he was pretty excited at the time, but you don’t hear him bragging about it to his friends these days! LOL! When you listen to it (above), you’ll understand why.

Comcast polled 2500 customers about their favorite Holiday movies.

I strongly disagree with this, but the favorite holiday movie moment is:

Ralphie’s friend Flick is “triple dog dared” to put his tongue on a freezing pole, A Christmas Story (31%)

I HATE that scene! It just makes me cringe and hold my tongue EVERY time! LOL!

Here’s the rest of the list:

Clark finally gets all of his outdoor Christmas lights to work, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (17%)

Fred Gaily uses the Post Office to prove to the court that Santa Claus does exist, Miracle on 34 th Street (14%)

The Peanuts come together to decorate Charlie Brown’s little Christmas tree, Charlie Brown Christmas (11%)

Scrooge has a turn of heart and throws a holiday dinner for the Cratchits, A Christmas Carol (11%)

The Grinch’s heart grows and he returns all of the presents and trimmings to Whoville, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (7%)

Kevin puts aftershave on this face and screams, Home Alone (4%)

Buddy attacks the “fake” Santa, Elf (4%)

According to this article, we should have known Tiger Woods was cheater, because he has an animal name. I don’t know….this seems a little far-fetched to me. Have you ever know someone with an animal name….and were they a cheater?

Men With Animal Names Cheat More

LOS ANGELES (Wireless Flash – FlashNews) – Here’s a wild notion: Men with animal names – like Tiger Woods – tend to cheat more.
Kerri Hopkins can analyze people’s personality traits based on the letters in their names.

She says monikers like Tiger Woods, Bear Grylls, Snoop Dogg, Matthew Fox, and Scott Wolf all represent guys who are likely to cheat on their spouses.

Tiger’s name implies that he never thought he’d get caught.

Man Vs. Wild survivor Bear Grylls just “wants to be loved” – even if it takes multiple partners.

The “D” in rapper Snoop Dogg’s name make him “daring and defiant” – not the kind of man that can be tied down.

Matthew Fox is “bold” and Scott Wolf “loves playing the field,” so both are capable of having affairs.

For men with double animal names, like AOL’s Buck Wolf, settling down with one woman may be even tougher.

Women with animal names are just as bad, like gals named Kitty who are “total flirts.”

Hot on the heels of People Magazine’s anuual sexiest man issue comes Moviefone’s UNsexiest man in Hollywood list…..as voted on by thousands of visitors to their site. I still say I am crossing out Justin Long and replacing him with Dog The Bounty Hunter……but it’s a pretty solid list overall. Who did they miss? who does not belong on here?

1. Gary Busey

2. Kevin Spacey

3. Justin Long

4. Paul Giamatti

5. Philip Seymour Hoffman

6. Randy Quaid

7. Michael Moore

8. Mickey Rourke

9. Joaquin Phoenix

10. John C. Reilly

Don’t you wish you could prevent all diseases this way? Haha! Researchers in London have discovered that pregnant women can prevent certain birth defects by KISSING….a LOT….during pregnancy!

Here’s the story from the UK’s Telegraph newspaper:

A romantic gesture or a germ-spreading technique?

Kissing may have developed as a way for a man to help his partner build her immunity to a virus that’s dangerous for a pregnant woman, reports London’s Daily Telegraph. If the couple kisses for six months, then the virus is passed from the man to the woman and allows her time to build up protection against it, scientists theorize.

That virus, cytomegalovirus, can cause blindness and other defects in a baby born to a mom who contracts it during pregnancy. It’s found in saliva and while it’s normally not a problem, pregnancy is the exception.

“A pregnant woman can transmit the virus to her unborn baby,” explains Dr. Tracy Zivin-Tutela, infectious disease specialist at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital. “Then it causes everything from problems with the developing nervous system to learning disabilities.”

Could kissing be the answer? “Female inoculation with a specific male’s cytomegalovirus is most efficiently achieved through mouth-to-mouth contact and saliva exchange,” University of Leeds researcher Dr. Colin Hendrie wrote in the journal “Medical Hypotheses,” as reported in the Daily Telegraph.

With worries about the H1N1 virus widespread, social smooching may be on the wane these days.

Does it make sense to minimize physical contact, not just kissing but hugs or handshakes?

If you are within 6 feet of someone who is actively infectious (coughing, sneezing, fever, runny nose), then you’re at increased risk for getting the flu, Zivin-Tutela says. “That goes for the seasonal flu or the H1N1 flu,” she explains. “The most important way to protect yourself is not to touch your hands, face and nose.”

And that, she says, is good advice even if the people you’re around don’t appear to be sick. “A person can be very contagious for a day before the full-blown symptoms of the flu develop,” she explains.

Hope you like sweet potatoes….because according to the cool kids at Mintel Inc (they track food trends), we will be eating a lot of them next year. Here’s a rundown of their list of the top “IN” foods for next year, because I wouldn’t want you to suffer the shame and embarrassment of serving an “OUT” food to your guests next year! haha!

Sweet Potato – Candied, fried, baked or boiled…sweet potatoes are one of the most diversely prepared vegetables. Aside from being a delicious snack or side dish, they also will become known as the new functional food, as they are rich in dietary fiber, beta carotene and vitamins C and B6.

Cardamom – Known to be intensely aromatic with a strong, unique taste, cardamom will find a home in more than just ethnic fare. Cosmic Chocolate recently launched a chocolate bar flavored with cardamom and oranges.

Hibiscus - Commonly seen in teas, the USDA has said that consuming hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure. In the future, expect to see it become a common ingredient in the beverage market. Premium Essence Water from Hint now offers Hibiscus-Vanilla flavored water.

Cupuaçu – The taste of the Amazon…cupuaçu is the next big superfruit. And when we say big, we mean big! It contains more than 10 vitamins and antioxidants, as well as essential fatty acids and amino acids. Musselmans launched a lime and cupuaçu flavored apple sauce showcasing this unique flavor.

Rose water – Rose water is no longer just a fragrance. You can look forward to finding it as a common flavor in ethnic foods or, like Ghalia Organic Desserts in Los Angeles discovered, you can add it to your brownie recipe for a subtle rose water flavor.

Latin – Latin spices will be heating up our palates next year, and you won’t have to dine out to get these exciting flavors. Whole Foods Market now offers a Mayan Ceviche; meanwhile, Icelandic Salsa Shrimp Cocktail features a spice packet loaded with the popular Latin flavor of cilantro.

In case you want to start cooking up some sweet potato goodness early and be ahead of the coolness curve….here is my fave sweet potato recipe!

Sweet Potato and Mushroom Lasagna
Serves 6

3 small sweet potatoes
4 oz. sliced cremini mushrooms
2 T olive oil
3 cloves garlic
15 oz. ricotta
8 oz. cream cheese
5 oz. goat cheese
¼ c. chopped basil
9 no-boil lasagna noodles
3 oz. grated mozzarella

Preheat oven to 400.

Peel and slice the sweet potatoes. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss in the sweet potatoes and the mushrooms, and bake on a foil-lined cookie sheet for 20 minutes.

While the vegetables are roasting, mix ricotta, cream cheese, goat cheese, basil, 1 clove garlic, minced and salt and pepper to taste.

In a 10×6 lasagna pan, spread ¼ cheese mixture, then top with 3 noodles, add ¼ cheese mixture, then continue to layer with ½ sweet potatoes, 3 noodles, ¼ cheese, ½ potatoes, 3 noodles and ¼ cheese. Top with mozzarella.

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes at 400 degrees. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
For a weeknight, the sweet potatoes and mushrooms may be roasted in advance and added to the casserole after being refrigerated all day. Likewise, you can build the lasagna, keep it covered in the refrigerator, and then bake when you get home. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to baking time if you’re baking a chilled lasagna.