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Casting News: Sarah Polley and... Jared Leto?

BuzzSugar — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:29:04 PDT

Here's a weird news item for the day: Jared Leto has been cast in a romantic comedy titled Mr. Nobody. Wait, it gets weirder: his costar in the movie is Sarah Polley, the smart, thoughtful writer/director of Away From Her, one of this year's best movies (mark my words!). According to Hollywood Reporter:

Nobody is described as a multilayered love story inspired by the "butterfly effect," the chaos-theory notion that the beat of a butterfly's wings can cause a storm thousands of miles away. Set in the not-so-distant future, the story follows Nemo Nobody (Leto) who, at 120 years old, is the last mortal surrounded by happy immortals as he relives his real and imaginary years of marriage.

Nobody is serving as the English-language feature debut for Belgian director Dormael, who has been trying to get Nobody to the screen for the past six years. The production, due to start next week, has a budget in the $40 million-$50 million range and will shoot in Brussels, Montreal and Berlin.

Am I the only one who thinks this is super bizarre? Last time I checked, Leto had started down the one-way street toward becoming an angsty, eyeliner-loving, blogger-hating, fight-starting punk. Yet here he is, playing a 120-year-old man and yukking it up onscreen with the likes of Sarah Polley. Hmm...Maybe he'll be amazing?

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5 Indoor Cardio Workouts For Outdoorsy Types

Leta Shy — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:10:07 PST

The good news is that there are lots of Winter sports to take advantage of all the snow, but the bad news is that all the cold may force you to move your normal workout routine inside. If you absolutely loathe an indoor workout, try one of these five workouts - you'll think you're deep in the outdoors!

High Heels Can Give You Barbie Feet

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:41:45 PST

High heels. You either love them or hate them, but you can't deny they are chic. We love the height boost and illusion of longer legs they offer, but we do realize they're not the best things for our feet. Unfortunately, recent research shows that these lovely shoes may be worse than previously thought.

In a study of longtime high heel wearers, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers found wearing heels actually shortens the fibers of the calf muscle, making the Achilles tendon stiffen instead of flex when walking. High heels keep feet in a pointed position, so even when habitual high heel wearers (those who wore heels at least 40 hours a week) slipped off the pumps, their feet were so used to walking with the heels raised that it became the new norm for their muscles and joints - think permanent Barbie feet. The constantly engaged calve suffers from serious muscle fatigue, but switching abruptly from heels to flat shoes, like sneakers, puts stiletto wearers at a greater risk for injury.

Keep reading to find out what you can do to heal your heel-wearing legs.

Make Your Little One a Squirmy Star - on the Huggies Branded YouTube Channel!

Sponsor — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:00:00 PST

What do a Four-Wheeler, Rolling Pin, and Leap Frog all have in common? They're all examples of baby's squirmy moves during diaper-changing time.

Sound familiar? If you answered yes (or you're just a sucker for cute baby videos), you'll want to check out the new Huggies branded YouTube Channel, dedicated to the art of squirming!

It's easy to get your active baby in on the action. Just record and post a video of your baby's squirmy moves, and ta-da, your little one is a squirmy star! Parents of active babies everywhere are making changing time an easy time with Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers as the stretchy sides and easy-on design let you slide on the diaper just like underwear. Are you a parent of an active baby? If so, switch up your changing time routine and give them a try!

Visit www.youtube.com/huggies to get started, and check out The Great Squirmy Baby Round-Up!

For more information about Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers, visit Huggies.com. Follow @Huggies on Twitter for exciting product news, and visit www.facebook.com/huggies to become a fan and share tips and stories with other Huggies moms.

Group Therapy: How Do I Tell My Mom I'm Moving Across the Country?

Tres Community — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:05:00 PST

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments!

I'm 21 years old and still living at home with my mom and her husband of six years. I do work full time and although I have done two years of college courses, it really hasn't been my most recent priority. I've decided that I want to move out to California (I live in Virginia) and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to break it to my mother. I know that I'm of age and she can't tell me not to go, but I'd still like to go easy on her since she's pretty protective of me as I'm an only child.

The move really has nothing to do with her, I have no problem living with her. I'm just unhappy living in Virginia. I feel like I have a lot of baggage in the area concerning an ex and old friends, and that I'm too young to not be enjoying life to the fullest. My life has been bogged down with work, terrible traffic, and home. I've been to California and I loved it, I also have some friends that I'm going to stay with. I really just want a new life. I've slowly been putting all of my ducks in a row, and I'm aiming to be over there come October. Although the bank I work for doesn't have locations out in California, I will be actively seeking positions starting in August when I've completed the year here.

So, should I start breaking the news to her slowly, or should I wait until the end right before I leave? I know the last one sounds a bit harsh, but my mom can be very manipulative at times. When she's mad, she has a wrath like no other. All advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Have a dilemma of your own? Post it anonymously to Group Therapy for advice, and check out what else is happening in the TrèsSugar Community.

3 Things Advisers Are Doing to Get Millennials Excited About Investing Again

Business Insider — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:07:20 PST

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

It's no big secret that millennials are scared silly at the thought of investing in the stock market.

With employment still sputtering along and home ownership little more than a pipe dream, the so-called graduates of the recession are mainly focused on finding a job and investing in what they need to get by.

"We look at where they are almost similar to a generational thing we saw in the 1930s," said Chris Hobart, a financial adviser. "These investors look at money totally different than their parents did, and they see the stock market as being extremely scary and that the opportunity may not be worth the potential."

This wary outlook has made it harder for financial advisers to lure young investors into stocks and savings vehicles in general, wrote Jane Hodges in the Journal. Advisers are having to come up with new and unique ways to get millennials excited about financial planning, but what's surprising is that many of these tactics aren't all that new to begin with. Here, we outline a couple trends taking hold among Gen Y investors:

Investing like Buffett

Perhaps the biggest step in getting millennials to plan for the long-term is changing their mindset, said Hobart. (See why having the wrong mindset might be keeping you poor.)

"Adopting the Warren Buffett approach tends to get them interested," he said. "The idea is that they should find something that people need or want, understand why they need or want that and then buy it."

Drawing from everyday experience makes the act of investing feel more accessible to millennials, he said. It feels like less of a chore.

Hobart has also found that Gen Y - early 30-somethings included - tends to gravitate more toward privately-owned shares of tangible products such as oil and gas.

"Being a small owner of a small piece of land that produces oil represents a larger value," he said, noting Gen Y's desire for a sense of ownership despite its reliance on the Cloud and social media. "It gives the investment a solid feeling."

For what else is working, keep reading.

Grey's Anatomy Rundown, "Suddenly"

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:40:09 PST

Grey's Anatomy left us in the lurch before hiatus, what with Henry's shocking death and Meredith and Karev getting into a car accident. This week, we finally experience the aftermath, in an episode that's unsettling and emotional, with one glimmer of hope that comes in at the end.

The hardest part of the episode is watching Teddy continue on with her surgery, and being the only doctor who still thinks Henry is alive. It makes the moment when she hears the news all the more heart-breaking (and Kim Raver turns in an excellent performance). Let's break it all down when you

Sad News: The Martha Stewart Show Is No More!

YumSugar — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:20:15 PST

This morning broke news that the Martha Stewart Show will be no more. The program, which has been on the air since 2005, struggled to maintain the necessary viewership, even with a 2010 move to the Hallmark Channel and a more heavy celebrity focus (side note: how cute does Hugh Jackman look in the above photo?).

There is, however, some good news in all of this. The finale show promises to be an "a lavish Oprah-style send off," which is always fun for viewers. There are also reportedly talks of a Martha makeover show being pitched around, and we're not sure how we feel about that just yet. How are you feeling about this end of an era? Will you miss Martha or did you think it was time for the show to say goodbye?

Source: The Martha Stewart Show

Russell Brand and Katy Perry Split

Katie Henry — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:07:10 PST

Russell Brand has filed to divorce Katy Perry in LA today citing irreconcilable differences. He confirmed the news in a statement, saying, "Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends." Katy was spotted without her wedding ring while vacationing in Hawaii on Christmas with friends. Meanwhile, Russell was also seen without his wedding band over the holidays in the UK.

Katy resumes touring Jan. 19 in Jakarta, and from there she moves on to Manila before returning to the States for the Feb. 12 Grammy Awards. Katy incorporated video from her top-secret Indian wedding to Brand during last year's Grammy performance while belting out a medley of her hits. She's once again nominated and will face off against Adele, Bon Iver, Bruno Mars, and Mumford & Sons for record of the year.

Sofia Vergara Spends Christmas Eve Lounging in a Bikini

Katie Henry — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:51:50 PST

Sofia Vergara kicked off her holiday celebrations with family and friends in Mexico on Saturday. She showed off her fit frame in a mix-and-match bikini and tweeted well wishes to fans and followers. Sofia was joined on vacation by her son Manolo and her boyfriend Nick Loeb. Sofia and her guys moved their fun to Palm Beach, FL, yesterday and next she'll be jetting off to Las Vegas for New Year's Eve.

The actress is capping off another successful year and prepping for the upcoming award season. Sofia's hit primetime series, Modern Family, earned a Golden Globe nomination for best comedy TV series and she received an individual nod for best supporting actress in a comedy - predict this year's Golden Globe winners for a chance to win $1,000 and be sure to follow us on Twitter for the latest news and updates all award season long!