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Friday, January 16, 2009

Sundance, 'Inkheart,' Redford on Art, First Lady Fashionista, Game Day Chili, Moving into the White House, Moms on Dads, Reducing Credit Debt

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MUSIC: Tina Turner: "It's a Pleasure to Retire"
Tina Turner says she's glad to be back as she kicks off her first European tour in eight years, in Cologne, Germany. But the singing legend admits that retiring is something she looks forward to.
CINEMA: Gettin' Ready for Sundance with Brittany Snow
We hang with Brittany Snow as she gears up for her first time at The Sundance Film Festival.

BOOKS: 'Inkheart' Brings Fantasy To Life
The cast and crew behind the new film "Inkheart" discuss how they brought the book, fantasy and fiction to the big screen.

ART: Redford: 'Art Will Survive'
Actor and Sundance Film Festival founder Robert Redford talks about the significance of President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration and predicts art to become more predominant on the national agenda.

STYLE: Michelle Obama: First Lady Fashionista
Everyone is waiting to see what the new first lady will wear for inauguration. Nicole Phelps of Style.com says Michelle Obama has surprised the world with her fashion choices - and inauguration will be no different.

HEALTH: Fruits, Veggies Can Help Keep Resolutions
According to the Southern Nevada Health District, fruits and vegetables can help you keep your New Year's resolution to lose weight.

WINE: Wine-Based Spa Treatments
Wine-based spa treatments, tattoo convention, intricate ice sculptures, and a robot hobbyist in China hits the big time.

FOOD: Upgrades to the Game Day Chili
Chef Christina Dimacali shows us how to make our ordinary chili, extraordinary!

TRAVEL: Can't Afford Vacation? Why Not Do a Three Day Weekend?
Can't Afford Vacation? Why Not Do a Three Day Weekend?

HOME: Moving into the White House
Former White House Curator Betty Monkman discusses options for White House decor and shares stories from past transitions during her 35 years at the White House.

FAMILY: Moms on Dads
Mothers and moms-to-be talk about the role of the father during their pregnancies and the child's early years.

SUCCESS: How To Reduce Your Credit Debt
Get some tips on reducing your credit debt.

The 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Film Review - Defiance, Bond with Your Family by Shopping, Food + Wine, Tribeca Italian Restaurant

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MUSIC: Rock Hall 2009 Class Announced
Inductees for the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced Wednesday in New York City. They Run DMC, Metallica, guitarist Jeff Beck, soul singer Bobby Womack and doo-wop group Little Anthony and the Imperials.

CINEMA: Washington Times Movie Review
Washington Times movie critic Sonny Bunch reviews the Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber film, Defiance.

BOOKS: Shopping For Love
Author Rachel Levy Lesser talks about how she bonded with her mother, grandmother and aunt through shopping trips over the course of 25 years.

ART: Artist Peter Max Paints Obama
Artist Peter Max unveiled his latest artwork dedicated to Barack Obama. Max pieced together 44 portraits of Obama's to represent his election as the 44th president.

STYLE: Style Is a Closet Away!
We continue our New Year, New You, series with style expert Jeane B! Join Shay Pausa in today's Daily Dish on SheKnows.com for some great tips on fashion in your closet!

HEALTH: First Doctor's Visit
Parents.tv shows you what to expect from your first doctor's office visit and the initial wellness exam.

FOOD: Get Sisterly at Sorella
A sisterly bond and time spent traveling through the Piedmont region of Italy served as the impetus behind this Tribeca restaurant and its moniker, which is Italian for sister. Owners Emma Hearst and Sarah Krathen put an emphasis on wine and hearty Italian fare, like gnocchi and the signature ...

WINE: Great Wine And Food Pairings
The San Antonio Living Show demonstrates some great food & wine pairings.

TRAVEL: A Presidential Opportunity of a Lifetime
Eighth grade students from St. Mary's By the Sea take a trip to Washington D.C. to witness Barack Obama's inauguration.

HOME: Is Now the Time to Refinance?
Here are some important tips you need to know before you decide whether to refinance your home loan.

FAMILY: Faith and Family
Julia Duin and Cheryl Wetzstein discuss how birth control has affected populations around the world.

SUCCESS: Bush Defends Record in Final Speech
President George W. Bush on Thursday defended his actions to avert a collapse of the financial system and protect America from another terrorist attack as he mounted a farewell bid to polish his troubled legacy.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Michelle Obama's Work-Life Balance, Do You Want to Have a Puja?, Find the Right Guy, Controversial EU Artwork, Get Fashionably Fit, Healthy Snacking

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MUSIC: New Music: Derek Trucks, Heather Headley
AP Music Editor Nekesa Moody talks about this week's music releases. They include the Derek Trucks Band, Heather Headley, and Joshua Redmen.

CINEMA: Kim Ledger: Son's Golden Globe Win 'Bittersweet'
Channel 9 Australia was there as Kim Ledger watched the Golden Globes Sunday night. Heath Ledger won a posthumous best supporting actor award for his role as the Joker in 'The Dark Knight.'

BOOKS: Finding The Right Guy
Patti Stanger, author of "Become Your Own Matchmaker" and host of "Millionaire Matchmaker" tells Maggie Rodriguez what women should do to attract the right man.

ART: Czech Artwork Ruffles Brussels
A huge mosaic that depicts each EU country with a common stereotype or prejudice is causing controversy at the European Council in Brussels. The new art work, presented by the Czech Republic at the beginning of their six-month EU presidency, aims to provoke, tease and possibly annoy.

STYLE: Fashionably Fit
Check out the latest workout gear and shape your new year in style.

HEALTH: Healthy Snacking
Author of The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook, Devin Alexander, shows us how to snack on the lite side.

FOOD: Chef Alli's Bread Pudding, Cooking Classes

TRAVEL: Winter Destinations
Escape the winter blahs with these affordable getaways.

HOME: How To Have a Puja At Home

FAMILY: Elijah Wood, Eva Mendes Get Charitable
Elijah Wood, Eva Mendes, Aaron Eckhart and other stars showed their support for childrens' charity The Art of Elysium in L.A. recently. The charity aims to encourage people in the public eye to help children with serious illnesses.

SUCCESS: Michelle Obama Under the Spotlight
The soon-to-be First Lady has already juggled being a mom and a career-woman, now she'll try to add an even tougher job while not losing sight of her other roles. (Jan. 14)

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Soak Up Living Video Update: 1-14-09

Today's videos can be found at http://www.SoakUpLiving.com/1-14-09.html .
  • MUSIC: The end of the video of the children singing the Obama song made me cry (in a good way).
  • STYLE: Fantastic 40-minute video of all the best and worst fashion moments of the Golden Globes.
  • HEALTH: This video offers great tips about how to stay "skinny" while dining out.

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Inspire Your Mind

MUSIC: Atlanta kids et inaugural surprise

A group of students at Atlanta's Ron Clark Academy thought they'd just be performing their song 'Dear Obama' at a news conference on Wednesday. But after finishing the song, the kids got a big surprise.
13-Jan-09


CINEMA: Globe Winners Celebrate at L.A. Critics Awards

Golden Globe winners packed onto the red carpet once again for the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards on Monday - where Danny Boyle and others shared their thoughts on their Globes success.
13-Jan-09


BOOKS: Resolve To Stay In The Know

Kenneth C. Davis, author of the "Don't Know Much About..." series, shows Harry Smith the importance of learning things every day in one's life.
13-Jan-09


ART: Shepard Fairey Talks about His Famous Barack Obama Picture

LA street artist Shepard Fairey talks about the unexpected huge success of his collage painting of president-elect Barack Obama, which had been acquired by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery to hang alongside word-famous portraits of American presidents.
13-Jan-09



Indulge Your Body


STYLE: Golden Globes 2009 Fashion Wrap

Glam women and daper men ruled the Golden Globes red carpet and TV Guide's Award Season 09 Fashion Wrap is going to recount who nailed it and who needs some serious style guidance. Check out the Evas, Jennifers and Kates vamp it up.
13-Jan-09


HEALTH: Stay Skinny...and Social

Watching your weight doesn't mean that you have to avoid dining out at all costs. Skinny and the City consultant Tanya Zuckerbrot shows you how to make healthy choices for each meal of the day at some of New York's hottest restaurants, like Buddakan and Brasserie 44. Find more ways to keep your New Year's resolutions...
13-Jan-09


WINE: Wine Tasting at Home

Embrace your inner-sommelier with a wine tasting party at home
2-Oct-08


FOOD: Texas Style Ribs Anyone?

Anyone can make these ribs! With a little help from Chef Sheila Lukins, we learn that ribs aren't so hard after all! Join Shay Pausa in today's Daily Dish on SheKnows.com!
13-Jan-09



Invigorate Your Spirit


TRAVEL: 2009 Travel Deals

Check out the top five travel trends and destinations for 2009.
5-Jan-09


HOME: One on One with the First Lady

As President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush wrap up their final days in the White House, Mrs. Bush talks about packing up and preparing to move to Dallas. Mrs. Bush talks about her love for her husband, which has grown while they were in office, what she's going to do to the new Preston...
13-Jan-09


FAMILY: Hollywood Hot Mamas

A look at how Hollywood's hottest moms dropped their baby weight.
13-Jan-09


SUCCESS: Money in '09 - Cutting Debt

Simple strategies for reducing your debt.
14-Jan-09

Monday, January 12, 2009

Soak Up Living Video Update: 1-13-09

You may not know this, but I hand-pick 12 great new videos for Soak Up Living every day!

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Inspire Your Mind


MUSIC: Music Players Get Tiny at CES

Music is getting tinier and tinier in order to make big music lovers happy at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
13-Jan-09 2:00 AM GMT


CINEMA: Globes Winners Tina Fey & Jane

Hollywood 411's Madison Michele spends quality time with Tina Fey and Jane Krakowski, who celebrate 30 ROCK's win for Best Televsion Series - Comedy and Tina's win for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy!
12-Jan-09 10:00 AM GMT


BOOKS: Finding A Soul Mate

Author Nicholas Boothman spoke to Maggie Rodriguez about tips for finding lasting love. 12-Jan-09


ART: Prado Masterpieces in Google Earth

The Prado Museum's Masterpieces in ultra high resolution. 11-Jan-09



Indulge Your Body

STYLE: Fashion Rio kicks off in Brazil

On the catwalk, models showed wool coats, long sweaters and leather dresses. Brazilian designers presented their upcoming 2009 fall and winter collections at Fashion Rio in Rio de Janeiro. Sarah Irwin reports.
13-Jan-09 1:00 AM GMT


HEALTH: Work Hard, Sleep Hard

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 30 percent of American adults average six hours of sleep or less. As Dr. Jon LaPook reports, a lack of sleep can cause illnesses.
13-Jan-09 12:50 AM GMT


WINE: A Few Tips on Finding Inexpensive Wine

As the financial times worsen, it might be a good idea to search for quality wines that won't hurt your wallet. Enter wine expert Josh Wesson who... 9-Jan-09


FOOD: How To Make a Margherita Pizza

The Margherita pizza bears the colors of Italy’s flag: red tomato sauce, white mozzarella cheese, and green basil.
12-Jan-09 5:04 PM GMT


Invigorate Your Spirit

TRAVEL: Ecotourism Helps Save Hawaiian Species

Hawaii's Big Island is home to a delicately balanced ecosystem. To help preserve the diverse species, programs have been created to educate and involve tourists in developing a sustainable industry without harming the environment. (Jan. 12)
12-Jan-09 10:35 PM GMT


HOME: How To Label Boxes

Make moving a tad less stressful with these tricks to labeling boxes.
12-Jan-09 9:04 PM GMT


FAMILY: Grass-Fed Cow

See how our Ecologic Producer supported a local rancher while also supplying her family with some healthy meat.
12-Jan-09 11:35 PM GMT


SUCCESS: Profit from Your Passion (Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is)

Wall Street goes green yet profits soar in PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HEART IS, a powerful set of investment strategies from the Street’s number one stock picker, Natalie Pace.
12-Jan-09 11:55 AM GMT