Today marks the one year anniversary of this blog. Reading back on my first entry, apparently I didn't get bored with this thing. You're welcome. Not a lot of personal advice given on this blog yet...but most of that's off the record...and I'm always happy to do it. So what can you expect in Year Two of the Eclectic Eccentric? Probably more silly news bits, movie reviews, ridiculous stories of morals, wild accusations, self-glorification, updates in the worlds of pandas & sexbots, pictures of sexy women, pictures of my nieces & nephew, pictures of my traveling adventures, and based on all these pictures…perhaps a link to a new blog. I'm currently around 82% full on memory for this one (thanks to my adventures across the globe) but I've probably got a few months until that happens. Until then, just let me know what you think about my ramblings. On that note, here's some news…
How Much Sleep Is Healthy? - According to a new government survey, people who sleep less than six hours or more than nine hours per night are more likely to be obese. The study also linked light sleepers to higher smoking rates, less physical activity and more alcohol use. Such surveys can't prove cause-effect relationships, so — for example — it's not clear if smoking causes sleeplessness or if sleeplessness prompts smoking, said Charlotte Schoenborn, the study's lead author. It also did not account for the influence of other factors, such as depression, which can contribute to heavy eating, smoking, sleeplessness and other problems. Smoking was highest for people who got under six hours of sleep, with 31 percent saying they were current smokers. Those who got nine or more hours also were big puffers, with 26 percent smoking. The overall U.S. smoking rate is about 21 percent. Similar results were found with regards to obesity and drinking alcohol (then again, that's probably because the fun time at bars is during sleeping hours for most). Is there a point to this study? Not really, other than the suggested 6-9 hours of sleep is probably a safe bet for a healthy lifestyle. Like I've mentioned before, you can make statistics mean anything. Did you know that 99% of Communists use their thumbs to text message? Therefore, if you use your thumbs to text your comrade, you're definitely a Communist. Case closed. Take 'em to Guantanamo Bay.
Scarlett Johansson Officially Off the Market - A few months after saying that she was engaged to Barack Obama (politician and a playa), 23-year-old actress Scarlett Johansson announced that she was REALLY engaged to actor Ryan Reynolds ("Blade Trinity" & "Waiting…") and showed off her new engagement ring…just because. When I first saw this picture, I thought "JESUS!!! THAT'S A GIGANTIC RING!!!" but then I noticed that the ring is actually the thing on her finger, not her forearm. Still pretty impressive though. Johansson, flanked by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, posed for the cameras in a cream gown by the designers that showed off her curves. Her publicist, Marcel Pariseau, said earlier in the day that Johansson and Reynolds were engaged and had not yet set a wedding date. Man, what would it be like to have a publicist give statements about your dating life. I need to get me one of those. "Attention everybody!!! I have the following statement concerning my client, one Dr. Mookie Tockenbaut Love. (Clears throat) Dr. Love would like to clear up any rumors about his relationships. He is officially single…and has been for a looooong time. To elaborate, by single, I mean the man hasn't even had an official date…in many many moons. However, he would like to emphasize that he does not want your pity. Your booty perhaps…but not your pity. He has put the money saved from this lack of enterprise and put it in a savings account…or blown it on a roulette table in Vegas more than likely…but still, it's going to a good cause. Also, for anybody who may be interested in pursuing a relationship with my client, you are more than welcome to apply at drmookielove.blogspot.com and he will get back to you as soon as possible. In other news, Dr. Love would also like the world to know…that he believes that the WNBA is awesome and that Sue Bird should definitely apply online. That is all. If you have any additional questions, please direct them to that brick wall over there. Suckiteasy." Anyway, congratulations to Scarlett and Van Wilder!!! May they have many, many sexy & hilarious children together!!!
Diamond Exchange 2.0 - Well Scarlett, if you're officially back on the market, now there's a website that may be able to help you out. Diamonds may be forever. But what's a girl to do when she gets dumped or divorced and those rings, necklaces and love gifts lose their emotional sparkle? Help is just a click away on new Web sites that provide an outlet for selling jewelry from past relationships, sharing break-up stories and helping broken hearts heal. "You go through a divorce. What do you do with that ring? Maybe you have a child you can pass it on to. Maybe you don't. It just sits there," said Marie Perry, who with her stepdaughter Megahn runs Ex-boyfriend Jewelry. The idea was born when Megahn, a Los Angeles actress and writer, was looking for a safe, reliable place to sell a wedding set after an amicable divorce and realized others might have boyfriend jewelry languishing in drawers or with attendant memories that make them too painful to wear. In New Orleans, there's another site called Ex-Cessories that does a similar thing. So there's hope for you ladies. Sure, you may have chosen the jerkass douche bag that doesn't know how to treat a lady but has an inheritance over the tall, smooth & sweet gentleman that works for a living because…well, you’re a crazy girl and that's what you do…but at least when you realize (too late) that you've made the mistake, you can sell that ring off and probably call that gentleman back (pending somebody didn't already wise up and beat you to the punch). Still, there's a chance. Did that sound a little bitter? Probably. Oh well, it's funny cuz it's true.
Yet Another Reason to Love Badunkadunks - We all know the words to "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-A-Lot whether we like to admit it or not. Everybody likes a good, thick, and juicy backside, right? Well, scientists have found that the hams stuck down the back of that girl's dress may be protecting her from diabetes. They said subcutaneous fat, or fat that collects under the skin, helped to improve sensitivity to the hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar. Mice that got transplants of this type of fat deep into their abdomens lost weight and their fat cells shrank, even though they made no changes in their diet or activity levels. Researchers have known for some time that fat that collects in the abdomen (visceral fat) can raise a person's risk of diabetes and heart disease, while people with pear-shaped bodies, with fat deposits in the buttocks and hips, are less prone to these disorders. Now it turns out that subcutaneous fat (fat found just under the skin) may be actively protecting people from metabolic disease. So again, in the words of Sir Mix-A-Lot & his backup singing fellas, "Shake it (shake it) Shake it (shake it) Shake that healthy butt. Baby got back."
It's F**king Baseball!!! - You may know that baseball is not one of my favorite sports…but I'll pretend because hanging out at Bees games (though I haven't done it for a while) is a good time drinking beer & eating hot dogs with your friends…and very affordable. That's about the extent that I care about baseball. However, this story isn't about me. It's about crazy Yankee & Red Sox fans…in Nashua, New Hampshire. Ivonne Hernandez, 43, pleaded not guilty on Monday to reckless second-degree murder, aggravated driving while intoxicated and two counts of reckless conduct after an incident in a parking lot last Friday. The spat began at a local bar where Hernandez said she was a Yankees fan. It then spilled outside where a group that included 29-year-old Matthew Beaudoin chanted "Yankees suck!" when they saw a Yankees sticker on the rear window of Hernandez's car. NH Asst. Attorney General Susan Morrell told Nashua District Court that Hernandez drove directly at the group and did not brake, hitting Beaudoin. "The forensic evidence at the scene indicates tire tracks going about 200 feet that did not swerve or brake. He went onto the windshield and then when the car hit the parking meter he was ejected." Beaudoin died of massive head trauma. Hernandez told police she had only wanted to scare the group. She was ordered held without bail. I ugh…really don't have any tasteful jokes to throw out at this point because…it's basically a tragic story of stupidity. There is one thing that I'd like to say though - Don't Drive Drunk…and Don't Allow Others to Drive Drunk!!! Oh…and be good sports. It's only a game. Even basketball is only a game. A great game…but still…for entertainment purposes only.
Well, that'll do it for today. A week from now, I'll be in Las Vegas with my dad for the weekend...and I'm already planning on a road trip along the Pacific Coast...but we'll see if that pans out over the next few days. Other than that, I may be having a Movie Night tonight...and the next three days off. The possibilities are endless. Have a great day everybody!!! Thanks for a year (or more) of good times here in cyberspace!!!
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