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Which Cartoon Family Best Suits Your Own?

babysugar — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:00:22 PST

When I lived with three roommates in close quarters, we used to compare ourselves to the Golden Girls. I was Dorothy. Now I think I relate more to The Flintstones with my husband calling my name in the "WILMAAAAA" fashion and my babe banging her fork and spoon on the table.

Do you live in a Jetson home with a helping hand like Rosie? Or do you have lots of family and friends around to help you like the Smurfs?

The Simpsons Get Tres Chic in Paris

PopSugar — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:36:20 PDT

I haven't watched an episode of The Simpsons in years but the marketing geniuses behind The Simpsons Movie have sure changed my mind about wanting to watch them on the big screen. After converting 7 Elevens into Kwik-E-Marts and naming the official Springfield in Vermont, the latest and greatest gimmick was to go way chic. In this month's Harper's Bazaar, Bart's favorite supermodel, Linda Evangelista, hosts the Simpsons family overseas. They check out all the top designers and even get to play dress up. My two favorites, Chanel and Versace, are below. How smashing is Marge?!? As for Donatella, she must be proud of how nice they were to her. She looks fabulous in cartoon form.

To see more of the fabulous designers The Simpsons met just

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What's the Diff: Cholesterol and Saturated Fat

FitSugar — Fri, 04 May 2007 03:30:00 PDT

This whole business with saturated fat and cholesterol is totally confusing, so let me try and clear things up.

Blood cholesterol refers to your cholesterol level - you know - the numbers you get from your doctor when you get your cholesterol checked. Your total cholesterol should be less than 200 mg/dL -- HDL (good) cholesterol level should be 40mg/dL or greater and LDL (bad) cholesterol should be 130 mg/dL or less.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance made by the liver and it's used by the body to make hormones, vitamin D, and other materials. It is essential to your body to function normally, and your body makes enough.

You can also get cholesterol from the food you eat, called dietary cholesterol. It's only found in animal products such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs and dairy. It is especially high in egg yolks and organ meats such as liver, brains and kidneys.

If you get too much dietary cholesterol (over 300mg a day) the extra cholesterol will accumulate in the walls of the blood vessels, making your LDL (bad) blood cholesterol levels rise. Over time, your arteries will become narrower, which can cut off the blood supply to your heart (causing a heart attack), or your brain (causing a stroke).

Saturated Fat is not essential to your body. It is found mainly in animal products such as meat, poultry, and dairy. All of these foods also contain dietary cholesterol. Palm oil, palm kernel oil, and coconut oil also contain saturated fats. Unfortunately, a lot of processed foods like cookies and crackers contain these oils. Saturated fats raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels more than dietary cholesterol itself, so they're the ones to watch out for. The RDI of saturated fat is 20g or less.

Fit's Tips: The amount of cholesterol found in foods is not as important as the amount of saturated fat. So check labels - on the box it may say "No Cholesterol," but if you check the nutritional info, it may still contain saturated fat from those hidden oils. Aren't companies so trustworthy?

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Simpsons Cell Phone - Can You Handle It?

GeekSugar — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:01:01 PST

Samsung has unveiled a limited edition phone to promote the "The Simpsons Movie," an upcoming film based on the beloved and what seems to be never-ending animated TV series. While I'm entertained by the novelty of designer cell phone combos (think: LG's Prada phone or David Beckham's MOTORAZR) I'm not particularly impressed by the idea of carrying anything that says "I love the Simpsons so much, I bought a special phone."

The phone is the same bright yellow color as the Simpsons characters' skin, and will feature the movie's logo and the words "Special Edition." It will come pre-loaded with exclusive content from the film, which comes out in June.

I worry this is the future of cell phones. While the Apple iPhone is sleek and without major branding, this Simpsons phone looks like something they try and sell you in the check out aisle at the grocery store. Perhaps I'm just not part of the Simpsons culture.

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100 Hot Celebrity Summer Vacation Pictures!

Lauren Turner — Sun, 27 May 2012 11:27:51 PDT

Memorial Day weekend is here, marking the unofficial start of Summer. Celebrities love to enjoy the warmer weather by getting away to tropical locales, checking out city parks, or flying overseas with family, so we're taking a look at some of their best trips. Matt Damon and Brad Pitt hung around Lake Como together in 2004, while Jessica Alba and Cash Warren escaped to Mexico in 2005. Jessica Simpson celebrated her 30th birthday with Eric Johnson in Italy, and Adriana Lima took her daughter to Miami last July. Click through to see all the awesome getaways as you celebrate the long weekend.

The 100 Best Celebrity Engagement Rings

Katie Henry — Sat, 26 May 2012 06:18:39 PDT

Wedding season is upon us, and we're celebrating with a roundup of some of our favorite celebrity engagement rings. Even though some relationships have come and gone, the ring photos are here to stay. Celebs go big when it comes to diamonds, including Kate Hudson's reported $200,000 sparkler from Matthew Bellamy and Mariah Carey's gorgeous 15-carat bauble from Nick Cannon.

Click through to see all the precious gems, and if you're planning or attending a ceremony, be sure to keep up with all of our wedding coverage across the Sugar Network.

Bar Refaeli Celebrates Her Hotness With Maxim

Katie Henry — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:18:22 PDT

Bar Refaeli hit the red carpet at Maxim's Hot 100 List party in NYC last night. She earned the top spot on the magazine's annual list and joins past winners Katy Perry, Eva Longoria, and Jessica Simpson. Though Bar's known for her bikini body, she opted for a sexy black L'Agence jumpsuit and a Christian Louboutin clutch for last night's soiree. Bar partied alongside Olympic athlete Shaun White, though when it comes to guys, apparently the supermodel has a tough time finding dates. Bar told Conan O'Brien about her personal woes, saying, "No one hits on me . . . no one flirts with me; it's very sad actually." We think Bar will probably be OK in the dating department, but she does need your help in the PopSugar 100. Be sure to vote for Bar and all your other favorite stars and don't forget that just by logging into your Sugar account and playing our PopSugar 100 faceoff game, you're entered to win $2,500!

Is Gisele Bundchen Pregnant With Her Second Child?

Lauren Turner — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:36:05 PDT

Why Gisele Bundchen might be pregnant with her second child - Lainey Gossip
Anna Faris covers up her baby bump on set - Us Weekly
See who Jay-Z got to play at his Made in America music festival - HuffPost Entertainment
Ashlee Simpson debuts her adorable new puppy - People
Ben Affleck hosts huge political fundraiser - Hollywood Reporter
Daisy Fuentes flaunts her hot body in a bikini - TooFab
Angelina Jolie uses her jewelry line to give back - Celebitchy
Eleven hilarious things to know about John Mayer - The Daily Beast
Find out what it's like to watch big stars do their thing at Cannes - BuzzFeed
Lea Michele shows serious cleavage - The Insider
Watch Elizabeth Banks and Chris Pine in their People Like Us trailer - Rotten Tomatoes
Scott Wolf and wife expecting second child - Wonderwall
Ray J hospitalized in Las Vegas - Lifeline Live
Bond girl Berenice Marlohe gets glam at Cannes - Zap2It
Usher gets emotional over fatherhood - Your Tango

Pregnant Reese Witherspoon Joins Her Father For a Hike

Katie Henry — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:55:55 PDT

Reese and her father move past legal drama for low-key hike - People
Watch the first Skyfall trailer - HuffPost Entertainment
Is Miley Cyrus resurrecting a famous hairstyle? - D-Listed
Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy partner up on new project - Pink Is the New Blog
Ashton Kutcher and Dax Shepard love the Lakers - JustJared
Celebrity Apprentice crowns a new winner - Zap2It
See all of Lady Gaga's wild looks from her Simpsons appearance - BuzzFeed
Sofia Vergara shares new sexy bikini photos - Hollywood Tuna
Madonna loves her Chanel motorcycle gloves - Lainey Gossip
Irina Shayk doesn't care what people say about her - cityrag
Find out why everyone's talking about Maggie Gyllenhaal's new movie - Your Tango
Arnold Schwarzenegger opens up about relationship with Maria Shriver - ET Online
Tim Tebow spotted at Rock of Ages on Broadway - The Superficial
See what previous American Idol contestants are up to now - The Daily Beast
Pink and Carey Hart slam Chris Brown's Billboard performance - TooFab

Jessica Simpson to Design Maternity Collection For Destination Maternity

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:23:39 PDT

Well that didn't take long! Just two weeks after giving birth to her first baby girl, Maxwell Drew, Jessica Simpson is welcoming another new addition - a maternity clothing collection to be sold exclusively at Destination Maternity. As predicted, the Jessica Simpson Collection - an extension of her already massive fashion house that's known for creating affordable, current styles - will reflect the Fashion Star judge's decidedly '70s pregnancy style, including plenty of denim, leggings, flowing maxis, and vintage print tops. We're sure there will be a smattering of leopard and snakeskin prints thrown in the mix, too, judging by her fashion choices during her own pregnancy! Pieces from the collection - which will also include blazers, knits, and formfitting jersey knit dresses, will range from $36 to $70 and will hit store racks this Fall.

Jessica joins the likes of Nicole Richie and Heidi Klum, who both created limited collections for the maternity clothing giant in the past, and Rosie Pope, whose Summer capsule collection will enter A Pea in the Pod stores this June.