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Link Time! Clint Eastwood Readies His Next Oscar Contender

BuzzSugar — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:30:29 PST

Clint Eastwood is eyeing a J. Edgar Hoover biopic with producer Brian Grazer. Oscars 2012, anyone? - HitFix
Betty White will host SNL on May 8 - People
The CW takes on two new reality shows: One Mass Dance and Shed to Wed (both are just like they sound) - EW.com
And the next action star is . . . Leonardo da Vinci?! - MTV Movies Blog
This new Robin Hood trailer makes the film look so much better - Cinematical
Elisha Cuthbert gets a comedy pilot for ABC - Inside TV
Found it! Pam's hospital room painting on The Office - CasaSugar
Malin Akerman, Milo Ventimiglia, and Gary Oldman build A Criminal Empire For Dummys - Collider
Steve Martin joins Jack Black and Owen Wilson in The Big Year - Inside Movies
File this under WTF: Amy Winehouse to create a clothing line - E! Online

Easy Romantic Recipe For a Sexy Snack: Hot Honey Nuts!

PopSugar LivingTV — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:52:38 PST

If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, what better way to amp things up than to bring sensual food to the table? Forget the massage oil this Valentine’s Day and flirt with some new food choices to create a sexy snack that is quick and easy to prepare: Hot Honey Nuts. See how our "aphrodisiac expert" whips up this sumptuous love snack! Hungry for more romantic recipes? Check out Amy's First Time Fluffernutter.

Music Video: MIKA, "Happy Ending"

BuzzSugar — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:30:49 PDT

Oh, MIKA. Even when you're sad you make me happy. How does that happen? "Happy Ending" isn't an altogether happy song, but watching MIKA's new video for it brings tears of joy to my eyes. Seriously.

He's just so sweet-seeming, and the video is so whimsical and dreamy. It may be too trippy for some people, but I love the balloons carrying a gloomy MIKA into space and the Labyrinth-style hands making singing mouths. But the real reason I've watched this video several times over? The singing stuffed animals.

So to watch the MIKA video for "Happy Ending,"

See Sweet Pictures From Valentine's Day TV Episodes!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:42:23 PST

Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with the ones you love - on TV! Several shows are having V-Day-themed episodes, so we've gathered up all the heart- and love-filled photos for you to peruse. See how your favorite characters on shows like Parks and Recreation, Once Upon a Time, and Happy Endings are celebrating.

Photos courtesy of Fox, NBC, and ABC, Inc.

Earn More Money By Changing Up Your Office Space

LearnVest — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:15:07 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

Most of us spend about 40 hours per week at work - in other words, the majority of our waking hours.

And nearly all of those hours are spent sitting at our desks. It’s a definite problem - and not just because we’re missing happy hour or quality couch time at home.

There’s no shortage of discouraging research pointing out the evils of a sedentary lifestyle and claiming that sitting will actually shorten our lives.

But, conversely, making a few tweaks to the way you sit - and the space you sit in - all day has been proven to make you a happier, healthier worker, busy earning your killer salary.

And, scientists say, the happier you are, the more you tend to earn.

In an effort to make the time spent at our desks as productive (and as profitable) as possible, we’ve combed the research for the easiest, most effective tips to soothe your mind and body when trapped in a cubicle . . . or corner office.

Just follow these four steps.

1. Make It Comfy

When we say “comfy,” we mean “ergonomic.” It’s an unfriendly word for a friendly concept: basically it means “intended to provide optimum comfort and to avoid stress or injury.” Friendly, right? Besides, an awkward workspace can lead to major health issues, including disorders in your joints or tendons, so a little tweaking of your cubicle can go a long way for your well-being. Line up your body correctly by following these two principles:

Your feet should be flat on the floor and your elbows should be even with your desk. This can be achieved either through adjustable chairs or - if chairs are a hot commodity at your office - a combination of step stools and pillows.

Read on for more tips.

What to TiVo: Wednesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 The Middle (new)
8:30 Suburgatory (new)
9:00 Modern Family (new)
9:30 Happy Endings (new)
10:00 Revenge (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guests Josh Hutcherson and Nathan Fillion)

8:00 Person to Person (new, with guest George Clooney)
9:00 Criminal Minds (new)
10:00 CSI (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guests Ryan Reynolds and Ellie Kemper)
12:37 Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guests Christina Applegate and Brad Goreski)

8:00 American Idol (new)
9:00 Mobbed (new)

8:00 Whitney (new)
8:30 Are You There, Chelsea? (new)
9:00 Rock Center With Brian Williams (new)
10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (new)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Chris Pine and Lisa Lampanelli)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Vanessa Hudgens and Of Montreal)

8:00 One Tree Hill (new)
9:00 Remodeled (new)

A Little Love Goes a Long Way: Basic French Macarons

Sara Yoo — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:30 PST

Perhaps it's the rainbow of cheerful hues, the adorable two-bite size, or - most likely - the perfect crisp-chewy texture, but I just can't get enough of French macarons. Even when I'm stuffed to the gills, I can always make room for these tiny, delicate pastries.

True, macarons can be temperamental (meringue is the capricious culprit), but they do respond wonderfully to patience, encouragement, and a loving touch. So before you dismiss the idea of making these little lovelies at home, we've found a basic recipe that breaks down the uncooperative veneer of the elusive macaron.

Although part of the same happy pastry family, the French macaron should not be confused with the coconut macaroon. They are similar in concept, but differ greatly in execution: while both entail adding dry ingredients to a delicate egg white meringue, the one "o" macaron uses finely ground almonds as its base and requires much more gentle handling.

Much like a first date, there's a good chance that your first batch could end awkwardly. As in love, you simply pick yourself up and try again. Once you begin to understand the macaron's nature - its singular texture, its response to your oven, its personality in your climate - suddenly it's like the realization that you both enjoy the same rom-com movies and takeout Chinese: everything just works.

Ready for the challenge? Read on for the recipe.

Adventures in Ingredients: Indian Bitter Melon

Camilla Salem — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:10:57 PST

To me, Berkeley Bowl is a sacred place worthy of a weekly pilgrimage. Perhaps the ultimate food-lover's grocery store, this massive Berkeley, CA, food emporium carries a huge selection of goods from around the world, and at great prices. I consider it a must stop for friends visiting the Bay Area, so why not share my adventures?

The most remarkable part of the store is probably the produce, which is clearly labeled to identify where each item comes from. The international and bulk sections offer never-ending inspiration, the meats and seafoods offer countless options and price points, and I always find myself mesmerized by fruits and vegetables from around the world that I've never seen before.

Case in point: Indian bitter melon. I grabbed five or six of these a week ago in an effort to learn about new exotic foods. Knowing nothing at all, I selected these purely based on the fact that they seemed sort of reptilian and would be fun to photograph. As the days went on (and as the bitter melon sat in the crisper drawer of my refrigerator), I became more hesitant, not sure what I was thinking.

Finally, I braved up, opened my computer, and did a little research. As it turns out, Indian bitter melon, or karela, is a commonly cooked vegetable in Indian cuisine. It's described all over the Internet as an "acquired taste," and apparently soaking it in salt water helps to remove some of the bitterness. I found recipes for stuffing and sautéing with various spices. The health benefits of this strange vegetable are plentiful, particularly in managing diabetes, and typically, I can convince myself to like anything if it's good for me.

To find out what I did with these and what I thought of them, keep reading.

6 Strategies to Save More This Year

Kiplinger — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:27:21 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy!

Saving doesn't come easily for us young adults. Entry-level salaries don't give you a lot to work with. And, well, we also tend to spend what we make - and then some - on the latest gadgets and flashiest fashions.

But don’t worry. We’re not doomed to frivolity and the wreckage it can make of our finances. Here's how you can start saving smart throughout 2012:

Periodically calculate how much you spend. What better time to review your budget than at the start of a New Year? “It’s really hard to [track your spending] each month, so aim for just once or twice a year,” says Jill Boynton, a certified financial planner in Newington, New Hampshire.

Just be sure when you do it that you track everything. Boynton recommends filling out a spreadsheet with a month’s worth of spending. Or you can try an online budgeting tool such as Mint.com (See our slide show: Which Budgeting Site is Best for You?). But note: Mint works best for those who deal mostly in plastic as opposed to cash. When you make an ATM withdrawal, the site labels the transaction as “Cash & ATM.” Unless you diligently manage your cash transactions (you can manually edit Mint’s labels), you can easily lose track of where the money goes.

The drudgery of tracking spending can pay off when you find surprising expenses you could easily cut. At the end of 2011, I crunched my own numbers and found that I shelled out about $200 a month at Starbucks and other restaurants. I’m sure I could cut that by at least half. That’s like finding a $100 bill every month in my back pocket.

Read on for more strategies.

Gisele Bundchen Consoles Tom Brady Following Tough Super Bowl Loss

Molly Goodson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:03 PST

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady met up and hugged as he stepped out the Patriots locker room after a difficult Super Bowl loss in Indiana on Sunday. Tom and his team lost to the NY Giants in a close game, which Gisele watched from a luxury box. Gisele apparently rushed down to comfort Tom at the end of the Super Bowl, and was even overheard defending his performance.

The Patriots were unable to pull out a win, despite Gisele's now-famous email asking for best wishes from friends and family on "Tommy's" big day. Even so, he gets to come home to a happy personal life with Gisele and his two adorable sons. Hopefully now that the season is over they'll find time for a romantic getaway, considering how much they love hitting the beach and we've seen how much all-star quarterback Tom also enjoys a waterslide.