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Website of the Day: BedJump.com

GeekSugar — Tue, 15 May 2007 15:00:27 PDT

I can't help but sing the song "five little monkeys jumping on the bed" when I look at these pictures! You've got to check out the site bed jump.com where people have submitted pictures of themselves jumpin' on beds in various hotels across the globe. The fabulous site includes a little blurb with each image, including the name of the hotel where the "jumping incident" occurred and some info about the skilled and dexterous jumpers. Featured on Trendhunter this website also boasts alot of great travel info including travel guides and top 10 hotel lists. Trust me, after looking at the picture gallery, that little kid in you will want to strike a few bed jumping poses...soo much fun! Want to see more bed jumpers havin' a jolly good time and learn how to post your favorite sites to the Website of the Day group,

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I know that this long list looks scary, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap the second time around.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group
Click "Create and Share!" on the left hand side
Choose "Blog"
Give your photo a Title
Leave the category as "general"
Change the channel to "technology and gadgets"
Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Website of the Day")
Click on the "Add Image" link below the "body" box
A popup window will happen - click on "Browse" to find your image on your computer
Once you have the image chosen, click "Submit"
The popup will show you your image, choose size: "normal" - if you want, you can give it a title (which will show up as a caption)
Click "Insert" and the popup will go away
Your "body" box will now have some text in it. Leave it as is. If you want to add some text before the picture telling me why you love the website, do it before the code that has appeared.
Click Submit

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all of your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the geeksugar homepage!

Watch the Bloody Preview For True Blood Season 5

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:38:16 PDT

We've gotten an idea of True Blood season five from the recent pictures, but this new promo is far more enlightening, especially when it comes to new characters like Christopher Meloni's vampire authority, Roman. Apparently he'll go head to head with Bill, Sookie may be finally getting it on with Alcide, and, um, is that Pam in bed with Eric? There are also lots of blood spurts, vampire bites, and as usual, plenty of sexiness.

All I can say is: bring it on. Hopefully the new characters and story line will reinvigorate the show, which felt a little lacking to me last season. Watch the promo and get excited for the series to return on June 10 after the jump.

Buzz Blabber: More Delena, Please

BuzzSugar — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:05:14 PDT

With a series premiere, a hotly anticipated makeout session, and a super creepy viral video all hitting the airwaves this week, it seems like everybody had something to say. BuzzSugar readers were all about Damon and Elena's passionate kiss (if only there were more!) while another sexy gent, Michael Fassbender, infiltrated our desktops in a viral video for Prometheus. Take a look to see what you said about these hot topics and the first episode of Girls!

You're all for the big kiss on The Vampire Diaries

"Just finished watching the episode, and everything else seems so insignificant compared to that makeout session! I just knew it from the moment they held hands in the bed, so much sexual tension. If only Jeremy wasn't there or hadn't interrupted, I wondered what would have happened." - nessa17
"Great episode. Great kiss. Finally! I can't choose between Damon and Stefan either. I'd love to see Elena stay with Damon, but I also miss the good ol' Elena and Stefan days when they were making out everywhere, and they seemed so happy. Can't wait until next week when Elena has to tell Stefan about her trip. And, I'm scared for the finale. I know it's going to be an excruciating cliffhanger." - likethedirection
"Great episode. The kiss kept me shaking for a while. Delena forever and Mama Original is mean and scary. Rose is Delena's angel." - LucyWithDiamonds

See what else you chattered about after the jump.

The Vampire Diaries "Heart of Darkness": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:45:36 PDT

On this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries, we take a road trip to Denver with Elena and Damon, which leads to possibly the best moment we've ever seen between these two. There's also a reconciliation for another couple, while a dearly departed character shows up with something very important to say to us all.

While everyone is trying to figure out the vampire bloodlines to determine if they can kill Klaus, Klaus has his own goal: to find the last stake that can kill Originals, which leads to a bloody standoff between Stefan and Alaric, and a surprising cliff-hanger. I don't want to spoil anything though, so let's get to the good, the bad, and the bloody after the jump.

Need Fitness Motivation? Just Look at Your Dog

Jenny Sugar — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:54:35 PDT

Early in the morning, my dog Reuben is raring to go. He wakes me up with tons of licks, and paces coyly around the room until I pull my lazy bum out of bed. He can't wait to get outside, not only to "do his business," but to run and jump around, chase skittish squirrels, and play with his favorite squeaky ball. It's impossible to watch him happily zooming around with boundless amounts of energy without being inspired to get my body moving, too. The next time you see a dog sprinting and smiling, catch its buzz and be just as excited to exercise as it is. If you have a pooch, take them along on your run as a thank for encouraging you to get off the couch and move.

Mad Men's 5 Maddest Moments: "Mystery Date"

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:18:20 PDT

Sex and violence play a huge part in this week's Mad Men, and this episode has one of the most shocking scenes I've ever seen on this show (even though it turns out not to be real). Don is suffering from a cold that gives him disturbing dreams, and Joan's happiness about welcoming Greg home from Vietnam turns sour fast. Peggy gets an assignment from Roger, which leads to her spending quality time with Dawn, the new receptionist. Michael Ginsberg is quickly making his presence known at SCDP, though his tactics very nearly get him fired immediately.

Even though the maddest moment of this week's episode doesn't really happen, I'm still having a hard time getting the image out of my head (I guess I know exactly how Sally feels). Let's chat about those scenes and more after the jump.

11 Ways to Have a Clean Place Without Cleaning

Emily Co — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:05:25 PDT

If you don't enjoy cleaning, tidying up your place may feel like a time-consuming and mind-numbing task. However, there are little tricks you can do to lessen your load and expend less effort toward cleaning yet still have a sparkling clean residence. Here are some ways to have a clean place without cleaning:

Everything has its place: Remember that every item has its place in your home, and if they don't, find spots for them. Organize your things and make sure that every time you take something from its rightful place, you're always returning it to where it belongs when you're done using it. You'll prevent clutter from building.

Reduce your stuff: If you have less possessions, you'll have less clutter to deal with. Check out our recommendations of things you should throw away today. Be mindful when shopping and don't buy things you don't need, even if you're tempted to.

Take off your shoes: Taking off your shoes before going into your home may feel strange, but it actually helps minimize cleaning time. You won't have to vacuum up and mop away all the dirt and grime that you've been stepping on all day. It goes without saying that you should also clean your pet's paws before letting them enter your home as well.

Have a welcome mat: Get a welcome mat so people can wipe their shoes on it before entering. Even if they are planning on taking off their shoes before coming in, you'll have less to clean if everyone is wiping their shoes off before placing them in your entryway.

Don't leave your windows open for too long: When airing your room, make sure that you're not leaving your windows open for too long or dust will start to collect.

Read on for more tips.

Tori Spelling Asks: Do Kids Belong in Mama's Bed?

Tori Spelling — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:11:29 PDT

We're happy to share a new post from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori asks for advice on children in the master bedroom.

When it comes to the bedroom, I say the more the merrier . . . No, this is not taking a turn for the obscene; I'm talking piling the whole family - chickens included - into the bed.

I've already shared my love of TV time in the bedroom, but now Dean and I are onto another debate: whether or not kids and furry family members in the bed create a boundary between us.

Not surprisingly, I love having the kids in our bed to cuddle, and I think the bigger the bed, the better! Dean, on the other hand, wants to up the romance and downsize us to a queen bed! He even put down blue tape on our current bed to show me the size of a queen vs. king. In his defense, we actually did have a queen bed in the beginning, honeymoon phase of our relationship, so I can see why he'd associate that with romance. But now that we have three kids jumping in and out of our sheets that would never work!

Right now, our usual routine is to let the kids fall asleep in our bed, and then move them to their own rooms. So here's my question for you: do you ever let your kids sleep in your bed? What are your bedroom boundaries? And, does a smaller bed equal more hanky panky?

Weigh in on this topic in the comments below!

More great articles from Tori Spelling:
Foodista: Pudding Parade
Mompreneur of the Moment: Katie of KT Steppers
Love Ever After
Baby Makes 6!
To Juice or Not to Juice

PaleyFest: 10 Best Quotes From Mad Men's Secretive Panel

Katie Henry — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:20:11 PDT

Mad Men makes its highly anticipated return to primetime this month, and last night Matthew Weiner, the show's creator and executive producer, along with the cast teamed up at LA's PaleyFest to chat about the season four finale, upcoming episodes, and the future of the Emmy-winning series. The panel didn't give away too many spoilers, though Hamm did reveal Don Draper may still be a bachelor when season five debuts on March 25. Get up to speed with our Mad Men season four recap, and check out the best quotes from the panel!

"Well, he got engaged but he didn't necessarily get married." - Hamm on Don's engagement to Megan
"The most surprising thing for me was how emotional I got, and Betty's supposed to be emotional. I was pretty choked up when I realized that it was really the end of Don and Betty, and I think, like a lot fans, I was still holding out a little bit of hope for them." - January Jones, on Betty's reaction to Don's engagement
"Is this a weird fakeout? Is [Matthew Weiner] going to cut it like it's a dream sequence? And the following day be in bed with Betty in the old house. A total mind f*ck. And then going down that weird rabbit hole, and then realize that no, no, this is the natural progression." - Hamm, on the season four finale
"I love the physical element of great actors, it's hard work. Don't think it's an easy job. It's not the hardest job in the world. . . it's not like writing." -Weiner, on working with Mad Men's amazing cast
"When exactly did Harry become such a douche bag? He's always been a douche, don't get me wrong, but he's a particular flavor of douche bag." - Rich Sommer, reflecting on Harry's persona
"She breaks him down right from the jump. For Peggy, I don't think there's any disillusions about how tough [Stan] is. She's more of a man than Stan is." - Jay R. Ferguson, on Stan's relationship with Peggy
"When I read the pilot six, seven years ago I realized I thought this is an amazing piece of television that I wanted to be a part of, and from that point on I put my faith and trust in [Matthew's] ability to tell a story. He did it very well in the pilot and I figured I'm sure he can do it 90 more times. . . what could go wrong?" Hamm joking about the hiatus between seasons
"I think the plan is for seven years and that's a lot. . .that's the plan. My whole thing is I don't want to overstay our welcome. seven years sounds like the right amount." - Weiner, on the show's future
"He's not going to check in and go 'fix me,' he's going to fix himself." - Hamm, on Draper's mid-life crisis
"What are you gonna do? You can't ride the girl in her underwear singing cowboy songs, and then say, 'No I won't do the blackface.'" - Slattery, on his controversial blackface scenes in season four

You Might Be Catching an STD From Online Dating

Annie Scudder — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:40:42 PDT

Our neighbors up north are having more problems down south. In Canada, syphilis and chlamydia rates have risen and some public health experts point to the popularity of online dating as a likely culprit.

When you meet someone online, you probably know a good amount about his or her interests, background, and personality before you get in bed thanks to the profile and communication that happens upfront. This greater sense of intimacy might make people less likely to use condoms with partners they meet online, versus those they meet out at a bar, for example.

Since 2000, cases of syphilis grew 10 times, chlamydia rates have jumped 66 percent, and HIV rates among heterosexual women have also spiked in Canada. And in America, rates are up, too. A survey of online dating trends in Canada found that 25 percent of Canadians have tried online dating and 16 percent had sex with someone they met online. The author of Seductive Delusions - How Everyday People Catch STDs explains the risk: "Typically, the more we know someone, the less likely in general we are to think they have an STD . . . ‘Oh, they’re like me, they’re not going to have an STD.'" Older people, who are no longer at risk of pregnancy or worry about performance issues are also likely to skip condoms. And just the mere fact that it's easier for everyone to find sex partners online could help explain the uptick.

So whether or not you spot a lack of personal pronouns, a short profile, or other signs that a guy is lying on his profile, use a condom when you sleep with him!