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George Clooney Teaches Italy About American Thanksgiving
George Clooney was hard at work on the set of his film The American outside of Rome on Wednesday. He was bright-eyed and joking around with the crew despite a fun night out the evening before, when he enjoyed a date with girlfriend Elisabetta. It looks like George is spending Thanksgiving in his adopted Italian homeland, but he has loved ones around to keep him company during the holiday.
Kate and Ryder Are on Cloud Nine After the Circus
Kate Hudson brought Ryder out in Santa Monica last night to take in a performance from Cirque du Soleil. Despite Kate's hectic schedule promoting Nine, she's had lots of time to spend with her son during their trip to California. Alex Rodriguez, though, was the guy by Kate's side on Sunday at the American Music Awards.
On Board and Ready To Buy
In a new move to up their retail, airlines may soon be offering more in-flight opportunities to purchase anything from limousine services to Broadway theater tickets. Though The New York Times reports that only American Airlines has begun limited testing of the retail concept, nearly all airline carriers have confirmed that they are planning to unveil similar expanded retail offerings on flights.
So why expand retail, especially in the midst of a recession?
Sienna Snuggles and Smiles During Cold New York Nights
Sienna Miller snuggled up in her favourite furry coat as she stopped to sign autographs on her way to the American Airlines Theatre to perform in After Miss Julie in New York City last night. She's been spending her days walking her dog and her evenings on stage, but she's also found time to meet up with one of her exes. Whether she's dressed up for red carpet events or keeping it casual like last night, Sienna's hair always looks gorgeous, and you can find out how to get her tousled style thanks to our new BellaTV channel: check it out!
The Scoop: Pampered Pets at an All Time High
For those of you who answer "Spoiled Sweet" on all those Spoiled Sweet or Rotten polls, I guess you weren't kidding! In a story released yesterday, the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association estimates that American pet owners spent over $41 billion dollars last year on their furry pals.
APPMA President Bob Vetere credits trends in design and including pets part of your family to the rise in spending.
American's Spending Habits
The New York Times published this mind-boggling graph (click on the graph to enlarge it) that delves into the spending habits of Americans at different income levels. A striking observation is that, according to this graph, people in the lowest fifth are spending about twice as much as they earn. The article points out that "if we compare the incomes of the top and bottom fifths, we see a ratio of 15 to 1 and if we turn to consumption, the gap declines to around 4 to 1."
I'm Asking: Have You Ever Purchased or Transferred Miles?
Ahh, the challenge of racking up enough miles to actually use them for a free ticket. Business travelers and those who frequently fly via the same carrier can stock up for award travel, but did you know that many major airlines have expiration dates following a period of "non-activity" (usually between 18 and 24 months)?
If you want to still make use of those miles, you can purchase the remainder to get a free upgrade or trip in batches of 1,000 miles.
Charlize Theron Out, Angelina Jolie May Be in For The Tourist
Upcoming spy thriller The Tourist has had plenty of A-list names swirling around it, from George Clooney to Tom Cruise, and now one more is added to the mix. Charlize Theron has dropped out of the film, and Angelina Jolie is in talks to take her place.
Jolie would star opposite Sam Worthington, playing an American tourist who goes undercover for Interpol to trap a criminal with whom she's had an affair.
Are Prescription Drug Ads More Harm Than Help?
Chances are you've seen more prescription drug commercials than you can count — Viagra, Cymbalta, Celebrex, and Yaz are just a few that I can name from memory. The ads are pervasive and influential and pharmaceutical companies know that. From 1997 to 2005, drug companies tripled their spending in television ad campaigns from $1.3 billion to $4.2 billion.
Do You Even Notice Other People's Earlobes?
Earlobe rejuvenation, a quick, less-than-an-hour, outpatient procedure to lift sagging ears is fast becoming a growing trend, particularly for American women in their 50s and 60s. "We make the earlobes look plumper, more rounded and smaller, giving a more youthful image," plastic surgeon Dr. Matthew Schulman told the Daily Mail.
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