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I confess, I am a car junkie. It may not be evident in this site (yet) but I have been fascinated with cars since puberty. There is something about the automobile that stirs up the adrenaline in me, driving me into a frenzy at the thought of driving one of those amazing works of art. And when I finally got my hands on one of these things, it was pure pleasure. In fact, I couldn’t wait to

Dj Funky Junkie Superstar the alter ego of tasteless t regularly spins live sets on fjs radio live shows. His dj sets are intense, energetic, innovative & eclectic. This house set has funky grooves, energetic build ups, sassy vocals & kicking deep beats; Enjoy & spread it around.Media: Dj Mix, 29:21mSource: www.podbean.com

We all agree that Katie-Price is a breast augmentation junkie with various upgrades and downsizes to her credit. Following her is Jodie Marsh who despite her one-time claims to preferring natural breasts went ahead and got herself a G-normous pair of breast implants. And from recent behavior, Bianca Gascoigne seems to have joined the ‘Boob Job Club’. The signs are certainly all there. These women are all British and television personalities in their own right. A craving for attention and making it to the headlines everyday is another thread that binds them. They have all had a breast augmentation to further their careers and till date Katie-Price and Bianca have not been satisfied with their respective breast implants. For all you know it may just be a matter of time till when

A narcissistic, libidinous entertainer with snake hips, hair like a crow's nest and a self-absorption bordering on the comical. If Russell Brand imagined he'd have to delve deep into his own psyche for his latest role, it was an expedition that must have taken all of five minutes. With the release today of his first big Hollywood movie, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Russell Brand plumbs the depths

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Out with the old.In with the new!I am so excited to announce that Shannon over at EightCrazyDesigns has made me such an amazing new design for Tip Junkie! {{squeal with delight!}}It only took 4 days from start to finish! I am so impressed with Shannon's talent. I really was clueless as to what specifically I wanted and what she designed is so beautiful and so “me”. It's completely different than anything I've seen. Shannon listened to everything I suggested and incorporated them beautifully. I'm so glad that I hired her!If you're looking for a blog designer I would highly recommend Shannon! She was so easy to work with, her rates are very reasonable, and she incorporated everything I said I wanted and MORE!She took the liberty of changing the Tip Junkie girl's dress and I absolutely lo

She’s one of the most-looked-at women in America, but that doesn’t stop Kim Kardashian from eating whatever she wants.  And she recently explained that when it comes to dieting, she’s a little lacking in the willpower department. At the beginning of 2008, Kim made a resolution to eat healthy for the New...

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How many of us hear the phrase, “you are such a tech junkie?” Recently it is a phrase that I have heard quite a bit. Honestly, I take great pride in finally hitting that point in other’s eyes. It made me think “what is a tech junkie?” And are those of us who have [...]

Junkie XL's new full-length artist album 'Booming Back At You' was released today on Nettwerk Records. The album consists of 12 tracks that fit nicely in the current electro sound.The album starts off with "Booming Right At You", a funky electro house track that includes a sample from Stetsasonic and reminds me of the Freestylers.Next up is "Cities In Dust" featuring vocals from Lauren Rocket. This song was originally written and performed by Siouxsie & The Banshees. Junkie XL's take is full on electro with a punk / rock edge to it. I think people that like Chicks on Speed will really dig this song. See the end of this post for a couple of videos of Junkie XL working on remixes of this song.The fourth song is called "Stratosphere". It is an instrumental track, that has a nice electro

By Joel Lawrence It’s interesting to see how veteran electronic music artists are responding to the new wave of rock-informed (or supposedly rock-informed) acts like Justice, and the looming presence of the reaffirmed, re-ascendant, rock transcendent Daft Punk. While few artists working in this milieu ever find the sunshine beyond Daft Punk’s long shadow, Junkie XL [...]

I want to give a "shout out" to the 55 bloggers who have the Tip Junkie Widget on their blog sidebar! Thanks for your support Ladies!It's a great way to keep updated on all the new tips here on Tip Junkie. This widget will display the first picture of each post so you can quickly see what's new.This widget is seriously so easy to install. Just click on the "Get Widget" icon on the bottom of this widget and follow the couple simple steps!

The NY Times had an interesting article yesterday, Friends Say Drugs Played Only Bit Part for Obama, which contained this: In more than three dozen interviews, friends, classmates and mentors from his high school and Occidental recalled Mr. Obama as being grounded, motivated and poised, someone who did not appear to be grappling with any drug problems and seemed to dabble only with marijuana.The article ended with this quote, from an Obama college friend, “I would never say that he was a druggie, and there were plenty there,” she said. “He was too cool for all that.”Talk about racism!George W. Bush was long rumored to have been more than a casual user of cocaine and had battles with alcohol, but I don’t recall any article being written that talked about interviewing more than 3

If you ever want a really good pedicure, go to a very upscale spa in your area. They are much cleaner than the usual cheesy nail place around the corner.You know the place. A land where quick dry only costs a dollar and somehow you leave paying $70 dollars when you only intended to spend 10. You gotta watch out for these people. Most of them speak no English and barely sanitize the cuticle cutters. Once my mother told me she saw someone folding the dirty wet towels used to wipe feet of and putting them back in the "hot towel cabbie". Lovely.I too used to go to these places until I got the warts (on my feet). If you have ever gotten warts on your feet you know how painful they can be. I got 18 on one foot and 5 on the other. It was an infestation that took more than 6 months to resolve.Now

With the arrival of his fifth proper studio album, Dutch-born musician, producer and remixer JUNKIE XLBooming Back At You (Tom Holkenborg) has crafted a disc that not only builds on his beloved back catalog but also builds a bridge with today's vibrant new school of dance-rock music. Due out March 11, 2008, [...]

I totally forgot to mention that our friend over at I Am a TV Junkie was doing a whole Tyra Banks day today in honor of her Birthday! How cool is that? So head over there and read a whole day’s worth of posts about Tyra Banks. Share This

"Childhood is what you spend the REST of your life trying to overcome."-- from the movie Hope Floats An adult's childhood usually keeps flashing before his/her mind's eye. As years go by, you can't help but reaching out to the child you used to be. It is inescapable.. we carry our childhoods with us to the grave. Thinking about it, I find the above quote to be the truest thing ever said about childhood. Growing up in the third world is not exactly happy. Being a female child in a conservative society sets limits to how childish you are allowed to be. Our generation joins the same pool of memories. There was not much variety then. We all watched the same TV channels (only 2 back then). We all went to Alexandria for summer vacations. We all went to governmental or old private schools. We all saw the Egyptian national team playing in the World Cup when "heaven's justice found its way to Balermo Stadium."Parents in the third world take it for granted that kids will find their way. Back

Fellow author Greg Cangialosi shot a video with me at the New, New Internet conference.  Be sure to check out Greg’s book on podcasting.  This is an excellent resource. So, the video — hosted at The Trend Junkie – discussed the adoption of social media in the local DC/VA market, federal social media, client engagement strategies including editorial missions for social media and blogger relations, as well as Now Is Gone.  Check it out. In addition to Greg’s video, lots of hot content on Now Is Gone in the past 48 hours: Brian Solis and I published our second Now Is Gone podcast, “Participation is Marketing.”  This was a particularly strong podcast, so be sure to listen. Plus, more on social media Hustle 2.0: Never Rest on Your Laurels… If you rest on your laurels and provide less in frequency and quality then you will start losing traction. Competitive advantage demands hustle and a long-term comm

I've just checked my blog just now and found out someone, who puts a screen name as Jakarta Casual, has left a comment about my writing in early October. The writing was talking about football, about how I never understand why men in general are so crazy about this game, and about me offering a solution for a truce between men and his girl. When men think that shoes and handbags are stupid hobby and boring, so do I think about football in general.Judging by his blog it seems like he's a true believer of football or anything to do with it, and I apparently touched his soft spots and he counter-wrote my writing. I think it's hilarious, and I quote verbatim here (he quoted my 8 rules and left comments on each):Tuesday, October 16, 2007 A woman trying to get her head round football!This post made me smile. I don't normally go off about ather blogs unless they have a relevance to the main topic here but things are a bit quiet. This blog is from an Indonesian woman living in Aberdeen (wh

101**This post will remain at the top of the blog until the end of the giveaway-Saturday, October 13th. Scroll down for most recent posts.**Special thanks to Chanda for designing this album. You can see more of her designs and purchase her other products on Executive Homemaker!Contest Rules:1. Announce this on your blog with a link back here. Feel free to upload the picture below to post on your blog to receive multiple entries.2. Refer your friends to TipJunkie.com and have them leave a comment on this post with their name and your name and you’ll both get a chance to win!3. The lucky winner AND the person who referred them will receive a Free Friendship 6x6 Mini-Album compliments of Executive Homemaker.com, each a $39 value. To see more pictures and get further details for the album, click on Executive Homemaker.4. There’s not a limit on how many times you enter, as long as your referral "friend" is someone different. Please note: You have to have a referral blog to enter this co

"I'd like to get some data on whether it actually works before I made a final judgment on it ... but they are working with desperate and unconventional people." Queensland's Premier Anna Bligh is talking about a new programme that this mob have come up with called the "Mixup project" ... And Liberal Member for Currumbin Jan Stuckey has this to say about it... "Queensland Health, by funding this program, is condoning practices of drug addicts and teaching them how to instruct others by offering cash incentives - this left-wing philosophy is grossly irresponsible." So what's this "Mixup" business all about then? WARNING: Graphic displays of drug use and harsh language follows... (more...)

Often compared to the druggy psychedelic pop of the Velvet Underground, the Dandy Warhols do possess more than just a passing resemblance to Lou Reed and company at times, but elements of such modern rockers as Love and Rockets and Ride can be detected in their sound as well. Formed in Portland, OR, during 1994, the Dandy Warhols consist of members Courtney Taylor (vocals, guitar), Zia McCabe (keyboards), Peter Holmstrom (guitar), and Eric Hedford (drums), who signed on with the independent label Tim/Kerr shortly after their formation. In 1995 came the release of the quartet's debut release, Dandy's Rule OK?, and while other rock bands may be a bit hesitant to spell out their influences, the Dandy Warhols decided to openly advertise it, as the album contained such song titles as "Lou Weed" and "Ride." Capitol Records signed the group the same year, but the Dandy's new label rejected a second album they submitted (claiming it didn't have any "hits"). Disappointed but undeterred, the

Absolutely love this song, unfortunately I couldn't find any videos for it, other than it was used for an Eve online promo video. Which isn't too bad since Eve online is a very beautiful game that I also play.Anyhow no big news going on, just hope everyone is having a great and safe weekend!should have more updates coming soon, and may readjust some things on the blog, we'll see. Until then hope you enjoy the music.

We’re not entirely sure why we’ve been on a rampage against these junkie idiots that continue to plague Hollywood, but when one tries to take themselves out it almost seems like they’re doing the world a favor. Owen Wilson is the latest in an extremely long list of people that we were initially empathetic towards but are now turning the cold shoulder to. From NYPost: Wilson was hooked on heroin and cocaine, struggling with depression and hanging out with the wrong crowd in the months before his attempted suicide, according to a bombshell new report. Wilson’s drug use was so frequent, it was even the cause of his Memorial Day breakup with Kate Hudson. And his friends are placing the blame squarely on Wilson’s newfound best buddy, British actor Steve Coogan, with whom he starred in several films, according to exclusive interviews in US Weekly magazine. “I went through it with Steve,” Coogan’s former girlfriend, rocker Courtney Love, t

Award:I am pleased to announce that The DOGR is now giving out a design award exclusively for gaming websites and blogs: The 8-Bit Junkie Award. Any gaming-related site that wins will be featured on this site, and will be allowed to display the stylish, 8-Bit Junkie Award Badge.Criteria:General:Site Template - 3 Pts.Site Content - 3 Pts.Site Community - 3 Pts.Extra Points:Site Recieves More Than 1000 Visitors Per Week - 1 Pt.Site Has a Google Pagerank of 1 or More - 1 Pt.Site Links Back to http://thedogr.blogspot.com - 5 Pts.Submissions:To submit your site for consideration, write a comment to this post in the following format:Name - Site NameURL - Site URLDescription - Brief, 50 Word DescriptionQuestions:If you have any questions, comments, or submissions, please write a comment to this post.

Award:I am pleased to announce that The DOGR is now giving out a design award exclusively for gaming websites and blogs: The 8-Bit Junkie Award. Any gaming-related site that wins will be featured on this site, and will be allowed to display the stylish, 8-Bit Junkie Award Badge.Criteria:General:Site Template - 3 Pts.Site Content - 3 Pts.Site Community - 3 Pts.Extra Points:Site Recieves More Than 1000 Visitors Per Week - 1 Pt.Site Has a Google Pagerank of 1 or More - 1 Pt.Site Links Back to http://thedogr.blogspot.com - 5 Pts.Submissions:To submit your site for consideration, write a comment to this post in the following format:Name - Site NameURL - Site URLDescription - Brief, 50 Word DescriptionQuestions:If you have any questions, comments, or submissions, please write a comment to this post.

Rachael Mills rocks.Miss Mills was the 2002 Libertarian candidate for the House of Representatives in North Carolina. She is a thirty-two year old small town Southern girl who likes ballroom dancing, history, dogs, fruity martinis, Sarah Silverman, marijuana and Ron Paul. Rachael Mills is a cute, intelligent girl who loves her country, and happens to agree with me on a bunch of stuff. I think I'm in love. But sigh--she is straight (though "pinups" are listed as an interest, which is--well, interesting).Although I am certain she would have eventually made the blog anyway, today Rachael is featured because she is a self-professed Ron Paul junkie:At this time she is working on the first TV commercials for Dr. Paul. They will air on the The Daily Show in the DC area. The idea is to try and get the attention of the mainstream political reporters, who have been nice enough to choose the top tier presidential candidates for us. Unfortunately the two who have the most to offer (Mike Gravel a

Podcast: KCRW's Good FoodI've reviewed this weekly food show before and gave it an excellent rating of two ear buds. Well, the podcast on April 28th with host Evan Kleinman was especially informative.Ted Allen fans will enjoy hearing his interview, and for those who have never heard of Body Sushi (I haven't) will get an interesting insight into the practice. To download this podcast, click on the links below.Ted Allen; Body Sushi; Vinaigrettes SAT APR 28, 2007 Listen to/Watch entire show: Listen Podcast Chef Carol Cotner Thompson shares some simple and unique vinaigrette recipes; Jonathan Gold reflects on his career and winning the Pulitzer Prize for food criticism; Eddie Lin touches on the surprisingly sexy side of sushi; Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’s Ted Allen compares sexual orientation and food preferences; Mark Schatzker reports on the culture and food of Mongolia; Donald G. McNeil, Jr. addresses the need for water purification and talks about the Life S

(Archived in: Ecommerce SOHO Online Usability)Like everyone else, I receive many emails each day from Internet Gurus using email campaigns to drum up business. Today I received an email about precautions you should take when joining and participating in forums.Generally, I subscribe to these emails in order to sift through the information for the occasional hidden gem of advice. I found the advice below to be of value, and have paraphrased the five points to make them shorter and more to the point. Here are some things you should consider before joining an online forum.1. The name of the forum has the word "Scam" in it. This should be an alarm. You cannot search to see if a forum is a "scam" when the name contains the word "scam"?2. Members are allowed to post links in the signature directly underneath all posts. People will only leave comments to steal traffic away from the forum with a link back to their site.3. The forum is a "hang out" for online marketers . Typically these fo

Podcast: Real Time With Bill Maher, HBOFrequency: WeeklyDuration: 60 minutesContent: In Real Time, a panel of guests discuss current events. Recent guests include Jason Alexander, Dan Rather, Martha Raddatz and via satellite Chris Rock and Fmr. Gov. Mike Huckabee. In another show, John Ridley, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), Fmr. Rep. Joe Scarborough (R-FL) and via satellite Mia Farrow and Seymour Hersh. In the third show, Sen. Joe Biden, David Mamet, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Steven Weber, and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA).My Critique: Bill's outrageous, yes. Inappropriate, often. Thought provoking, indeed. In danger of being vilified like Ann Coulter? No question about it. This comedian/pundit pushes the envelope and he forces me to think. This is where he is different from Ann Coulter:He's genuinely funny.He invites guests with opposing viewpoints to discuss topical issues.He's as irreverent towards the Democrats as towards the Republicans,but conservatives don't seem to pick up on that.He provides

Ever since I read Tony Kuyper’s tutorial on luminosity masking, I have a really hard time staying away from them, particularly for landscape shots with a lot of tonal range. And with my recent fiddling with Lightroom, which offers a tremendous amount of control outside of Photoshop, you are constantly toying with the [...]

Jetzt fühl’ ich mich echt wie ein Junkie. Gestern war ein typischer Tag, nichts geschafft & nichts getan. Whatever? Ich stell mich dem Problem. Bald ist der erste, endlich wieder Geld, ich glaub’ das kennt jeder.. Aber so extrem wie bei mir wirds’ bei euch wohl nicht sein.. damn. Der Monat hat Kraft gekostet, vielleicht mehr als jemals zuvor. Endlich vorbei.. Ah, Erleichterung macht sich breit, das ist ein gutes Gefühl. Verdammt, heute der letzte Tag im Monat.. nur noch ein bisschen.. Ich kanns’ nicht aushalten. Verdammt !

I'm just a California-native, wife and mom of 3 kids (aged 6, 3, 1).At the end of the day when the kids are finally in bed, I like to unwind with a glass of wine in the tub by watching a little TV with Mr. TV Junkie. I have a wide interest in TV shows (some I'm too embarrassed to admit like The Hills!).Mr. TV Junkie likes Sci-Fi channel and I have come to enjoy his shows (Heroes, Battlestar Galactica, Stargate SG1 & Atlantis) and he now enjoys mine (24, American Idol, LOST, etc.).Since we added the DVR to our family, we watch more TV shows and fewer commercials. We can also watch at our leisure. Every once in awhile I see moments or hear quotes that I like about the shows.TV Shows that have story lines deep in anthology or mysteries or great writing are my favorites to blog about and I always wonder what others are thinking. I started this blog to keep track of my favorite shows and to share and chat with others of the same interest. It has also been a fun experiment to learn how blo

I feel like I need to go into rehab or something..I mean...There has to be a support group for people like me... I guess there is. The support group is called Idols Anonymous and we meet every week in front of the television on Tuesday nights at 9:00pm. I don't know why I'm embarrassed. There are funny auditions, quality performances, great clothes, and enough criticism to bring a tear to the

ITV News has this about the idea of helping drug addicts by providing high quality drugs for their use. Heroin should be prescribed to more addicts in a bid to reduce crime, according to one of the country’s top police officers. Ken Jones, president of the Association of Chief Police Officers (Acpo), called for the drug to be made available to long-term users so they did not have to commit crime to fund their habit. The Government announced plans more than five years ago to massively expand an existing scheme which prescribes medical-grade heroin, but the number of addicts on the scheme has remained the same. Obviously, the thrust of the story is that governments talk tough on drugs, but do nothing; frequently because they are too scared of what they imagine the public’s reaction might be if they appear to be pandering to criminal elements. You could possibly wipe out the drug problem by using the methods outlined above and making drugs available through state operated cent

- Soon-to-be defunct Crobar New York is selling a lot of 80 posters from past events on eBay. Pickup from Crobar's office on 530 West 28th Street in New York will be required from the winner as no shipping will be offered on this lot. - Now in their 8th year at Space Ibiza the time has finally come for the We Love family to delve into the compilation field, with the first double CD already being produced by ClubClass Music Management. Set for release in May the debut compilation will be mixed by Riton and Serge Santiago. - Progressive Grooves Records is set to release BlackFeel Wite's new track titled "Sea Still Love You." The original version of the song is complemented by five remixes, as well as instrumental versions. - Further evidence for the return of the Dutch comes from Justin Timberlake, who has just asked Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL, to deliver a remix of his "What Comes Around" track, from his latest "Futuresex/Lovesounds" album. [via 365Mag]

I get excited during Tuesdays because I finally have the chance to download the next Heroes episode. I’m totally guilty of being an avid watcher of practically all primetime US-television that I can be found frequently stalking both Isohunt and Mininova (preferring the former over the latter). I download it the moment it airs in the States, so I’m up-to-date with everything. Among those series are the following: Heroes – I can’t even stress enough how hooked I am. And together with my fellow Heroes geeks (those who happened to encounter the show and those brainwashed by me), I can talk about it for hours. Prison Break – I’ve managed to follow the show religiously since it premiered. It is getting really good. The fact that I can’t get enough of Wentworth Miller doesn’t help. Grey’s Anatomy – This is the one show that I can’t help but end up bawling one episode after another. I’m serious. I end up crying every d

If you just can not get enough politics, the Washington Post has the perfect game for you.  It is called Midterm Madness.  The object is to predict the winners for all the Congressional and Senatorial elections.  You submit your picks to become eligible for prizes.  You can also view other contestants choices. PRIZES: The contest players with the highest point scores will win:1) First prize (highest score): a $100 American Express gift certificate,2) Second prize (second highest score): a $50 American Express gift certificate, and,3) Third prize (third highest score): a $25 American Express gift certificate. At the time of this posting there were 966 registered contestants.  Good luck! Netflix Delivers DVDs to your home. NO LATE FEES. Try for FREE!

Download Frequency: Once a week, seven days after the last television airing of a new Grey's Anatomy. Podcasts are free. Subscribe at Grey's Anatomy.Content:Executive Producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers talk and chat about their favorite t.v. show like two girlfriends over a glass of Pinot Noir in their living room. Very cozy. Quite personal. You can even hear phones ringing in the background.You don't have to download a podcast into your MP3 player in order to hear it. Select an episode, double click on the words, and listen while you work on your computer. This is my rating system:Two ear buds: Highly RecommendedOne ear bud: Ok, but needs improvementNo ear bud : Don't bother downloadingMy Critique: Shonda and Betsy discuss Grey's Anatomy like nobody's business, giving us depth, color, and background. I have grown to like this podcast, which reminds me of water cooler conversations at work. Because Shonda and Betsy produce the show, they know the plot and characters intimat

KCRW's Good Food PodcastsIf you crave good food, like I do, and if you're into cooking, you'll love these terrific podcasts about food hosted by Executive Chef Evan Kleinman, owner of Angeli Caffe in LA.Download Frequency: WeeklyPodcast Duration: An hourContent: These podcasts offer an amazing wealth of information about food, from what's fresh in the market this week in Santa Monica by Laura Avery in the Farmer's Market Report to discussions about a series of topics with a variety of guests, including:Mike Randleman's documentation of the last meal requests of death row prisonersLinda West Eckhardt's recipes for dogsAn Oregon farmer describes growing "real" wasabi on American soilBrothers Matt and Ted Lee celebrate Southern food as America's foodRuss Parsons discusses the best kitchen knives.Cardoz spices up American food with Indian flavorsDr. Michael Wilkes explains food intolerancesWayne Curtis affirms rum is not just for piratesStacie Hunt points us to good wines for under

I'm a recovering Nyquil addict. For the past two night have slept drug-free for the first time in three weeks. But things haven't been going as smoothly as I hoped. Last night I officially went to bed at 11pm and didn't fall asleep until at least 3:30. Tonight I was in bed at midnight but as you can see, no luck so far. I'm trying to keep my mind off of the darling little bottle of cherry Nyquil in the bathroom that has sleep written all over it. The cough is gone, I need to quit.Here was the battle plan for tonight -Plan A: I took a long soothing bath before bedtime to relax then eased under the blankets surrounded by my fortress of pillows. Soon I was feeling sleepy but then out of nowhere the Mighty Mouse theme song popped into my head and 45 minutes later I was still singing it in my head and tapping my feet to the beat. Curse those catchy 50's theme songs! Proceed to Plan B.Plan B: I started running through some of my self-hypnosis exercises to still my body and calm

Podcast Junkie: Hot Off the Presses! The Daily News (Click on the bold words, dahlings.)NPR Podcast Directory: NBC Nightly News: NYTimes Front Page and Interviews: WBUR's Here and Now: Frequency: DailyDuration: From 5 minutes to an hour, depending on which newscast you chooseContent: Yesterday's reports. These newscasts are thorough, depending on your political bend.My Critique: Take your pick. NBC's Nightly News, NPR, NYTimes Front Page, and WBUR's Here and Now with Robin Young are waiting to be "pushed' onto your Ipod. I find that NPR and Here and Now work best because they were written for a radio audience to begin with. However, NBC's Nightly News translates surprisingly well. Depending on your political bend, you can download any kind of news that makes you happy. Just google news podcasts and subscribe. The service is free! As it should be.Rating: Two Ear PlugsIn this Ms. Place blog feature, I critique my favorite podcasts using my own rating system:Two ear buds: Hi

There's this feeling coming back againThe feeling of NEEDING...WANTING....CRAVINGI'm talking about that magic potion... *T*T is what I crave right nowI can't seem to shake itI know I'm gonna wake up tomorrow feeling different...Although somehow I doubt it.What do I want from it?Its PRESENCE at the moment seems appealingI know it won't "fix" thingsI know its not the "cure"But somehow its what I need right now.OrMaybe its something else?A reassurance?A feeling of peace?I really don't know...Lets wait and see until tomorrow.(I know this kind of contradicts my poem Anatomy, but sometimes things like this come up eh?)

Okay- I'll admit it- I am a coffee junkie.Do they have caffeine-aholics anonymous somewhere? I'd be a perfect candidate. I cannot go through the morning without a cup o' coffee. It's just so good.It's really, really bad, though. I actually get caffeine headaches when I haven't had that cup in the morning. To top it all off, I'm a coffee snob. Only high-end stuff for me, please. No 8 o'clock for me. They claim to be 'America's Favorite Coffee'? Pfft. I'd rather have a cup of Vermont Coffee Company or Starbuck's, at least. Of the two, though, I have to choose VCC. Yummy!For all you coffee lovers out there, I suggest you try a bit of that. Also, this site is awesome.And, yes, I am drinking a cup of coffee as I write...

Podcast: The Glenn and Helen ShowFrequency: weeklyDuration: Variable, from 20-40 minutesContent: This widely read political blog, Instapundit, was started in 2001. It is produced by Glenn Reynolds, a law professor at the University of Tennessee. Reynolds, sometimes called the Blog Father, began to host podcasts with his wife Helen Smith (Dr. Helen) in January 2006. Political and cultural topics are far ranging.My Critique:If you can get past Dr. Helen's irritating voice, this podcast always delivers what it promises. It features fascinating discussions on topics relevant to all Americans. I particularly enjoyed the podcast titled, I See Dead People, in which forensic anthropologist Dr. Bill Bass, the inventor of the University of Tennessee "body farm," discusses his work. Bass, along with co-author Jon Jefferson, is a bestselling author under the name Jefferson Bass.This podcast discussion centers on their new novel Flesh and Bone, what CSI gets wrong, and Dr. Bass's new effort to f