This is a fun one, as discussed on radio with the very gracious Wags & Elliot on Ohio's WLVQ FM last week & in on KVIL-FM in Dallas today with Gene & Julie ... Picture this: You're at one of 1700 restaurants nationwide, one of the 36,000 item menus listed has a "healthy heart" next to it. To be clear, it often has NOTHING to do with calories. If you're an old-fashion believer in calories in & calories out (simple math), this new online mobile tool may be for you.
Have tested it all week & the instant results are truly instant. They call it, "Nutrition on the GO." I call it avoid crazy mistakes ... You send text message to Diet1 (34381) -- same drill as voting on American Idol. You type in the menu item (e.g, Subway 6 inch tuna sub ...) They text you right back with key -- & frankly staggering stats -- 530 calories (imagine when you have 12 inch!); carbs 45g: protein 22g; fat 31g. Then, you can make an educated call. I'm swearing of them. Am a 6-12" veggie girl ... Not that it's anything to brag about!
A lot of controversy this year about the accuracy of political polling and how off it's been, look no further than New Hampshire & by the hour, Pennsylvania. Now people are starting to look at Internet polls. It's always interesting to look at online polls like the HUGE number of votes garnered in the daily HOT SEAT poll which you can actually "snag" & post on your site. With hundreds of thousands of votes on any given day, it's fun to see how your own opinion matches up on a percentage base. In total, you've got to think these polls might -- arguably -- be one of the better barometers of public opinion and perhaps a precursor to what will really ends up happening in the general election. The new Hot Seat phenomenon has garnered such attention, even Barack Obama has personally responded to some of the poll results.
Xingtone: It's free to try and saves you money on ringtones. Just create your own and set it up on your phone.
Myxer:Just upload songs you have saved on your PC to create as many free ringtones as you like and save to your phone or share them with friends. Go to myxertones.com.
This week we're highlighting Stylelist.com on-air & online ...
Looks like it's all about the oversized clutch; bangs; grey (the new beige) & purple (the new black); & doing your nails if you can't afford any of the above;)!
Angelina Jolie's $1,195 eye candy purse by UK specialty designer (actually not over-the-top expensive by celeb standards), and then you click through a slideshow of similar styles, colors -- including a tote available at Target.com for $19.99. At a $1,175 savings, that certainly delivers on the "Look for Less" promise!
The site features things similar to what you see in magazines, but immediately actionable. If you're a bargain bee & enjoy the hunt ... or if you're aspiring bargain bee who needs -- don't we all -- to start being a little more thrifty, this site is worth a stop. These flats would be adorable on my sister & daughter .... Linking to OldNavy.com for $11.70! .. - R
How cool is this ....! Haven't tested it yet, but can't wait to. You can turn a 10-30 second digital video clip into a little print flip book to re-create the moment. The smallest size would make the cutest party-favor can think of ... See Rave Reviews from bunch of sources, including HGTV's "I want that!" Me too:)
As discussed on radio this week, if you've ever been around Disney stars & their handlers, you know they run a tight ship. So, THIS must be a calculated decision to let Miley be Miley along with her best friend Mandy Jiroux as she transitions from having a 7-9 year old following to maintaining & building pre-teen & teen fans.
The antics are pure 15-year-old. According to People Magazine, Miley does the editing. In other words, it's pretty much what every other teen girl you may know is doing -- except the beds they're jumping on are at the Four Seasons and the snacks they're pigging out on are on a private plane vs back of the station wagon. Otherwise, same, same.
Will say this ... Miley probably has 18 months tops before hanging out in bed with your girlfriend is going to have a whole different connotation & be the kind of viral video that cultivates the wrong kind of fan base. I hope she & everyone who works with her gets this & doesn't learn the hard way.
See what you think. As with the Hannah Montana concert, you may want to adjust the volume DOWN ...
This year, over 250,000 college students will go away on Spring Break, but they may not be as "away" as they may think. Parents who want to keep an eye on just how hot the action is getting, can go high-tech by tapping into beach web cams. EarthCam.com offers links to live views of popular Spring Break destinations like Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Fort Lauderdale and Daytona Beach. Kids who want to get psyched for the trip, can also check them out.
The cameras aren't really intended to "spy" on your kids, but they'll give you a good idea of the kind of festivities going on. Brace yourself! I showed one mom this weekend & her reaction summed it up well, "I'm nervous & jealous!"
As discussed on WSJ Radio (on stations nationwide) & XM, you've got to see/hear it to believe it ...
This group of 16 Improv "agents" staged a spontaneous musical in a LA shopping mall food court using wireless microphones to amplify the vocals. Amplify they did, meeting their stated goal of causing a scene ...
This is one sure does give you an inside look at which households are writing checks to support candidates & how much they're writing them for. Looks like I've got some generous friends, neighbors & colleagues;)
These days, of course, many people aren't writing checks, they're donating online with one click. You can even sign up to give an amount on a recurring basis (i.e. $50 a month). To see who is up to this, you can search by street address, zip code, or company name.
Arianna Huffington's site is quick to point of some celebrities are playing both sides of the fence, supporting multiple candidates. And Huff Post suggests you can use this clever tool to find out if the new guy you're dating is really a Republican or just dresses like on.e Not that I would ever do such a thing;)
Place your vote! Is he the best QB ever? My guy Matthew Blades is appalled Brett is losing to Joe Montana .... He wants his listeners to rally & get Bret to win this huge online poll .... Looks like, they're on the case ...
Get Your Viewers Up-To-Date on This Month's Hot Topics: The March Madness Craze, Celebrating St. Patty's Day in Eco-Friendly Style, Making the Most of what's in Your Fridge without Spending a Cent, and Spring Break Insider Travel Tips
Regina Lewis, AOL Consumer Advisor, is available for satellite interviews on Wednesday, March 5th and Friday, March 7th, 2008 from 6am-1pm ET
The Online Buzz is an up-to-the-second report of the freshest online trends and activity. What topics dominate chat rooms right now? Whose hits are spiking or sinking on the online search charts? What is the hottest viral video? Fronted by Regina Lewis, Online Buzz keeps your viewers ahead of the curve on the best of the Web every month in a smart, upbeat segment.
Reginais available the first Wednesday and Friday morning of every month via satellite or tape from Dulles, Virginia. The Online Buzz currently airs in major markets including Atlanta, Detroit, Denverand Charlotteas well as on CNN Headline News.
Reginacan customize your segment to cover topics dominating your market, in a personal and localized fashion. Custom tags and introductions are available by request.This month's topics options include:
·Manage March Madness. It's one the year's most anticipated online events and Regina offers up online bracket tips, the scoop on watching the games online and helps you balance work with your March Madness cravings.
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Five Easy Waysto Go Green:With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, Reginachecks in with the greenest folks around, the editors at GreenDaily, for tips on going online to green up your life.
·Get Ready for Spring Break. Easter is early this year- March 23- so Spring Break is just around the corner. For those traveling, Reginahas tips on getting through security fast, last-minute vacation planning and the most popular destinations. And, if your teenager is a Spring Breaker... Webcams so you can watch. How they work and why you might want to be careful what you wish for!
·Make the Most of What's in Your Fridge:Short on time at the end of the day? Reginatells you how to make the most of what's in your fridge or pantry to save serious time and money.
·Viral Video- See what everyone is watching this month!The cyberspace video we can't seem to get enough of. You won't believe the story behind the clip!
Regina Lewis, AOL Consumer Advisor, national TV contributor, tech-trend expert, knows the tips, tricks, secrets and shortcuts for making technology work.She is as an expert commentator for a wide range of national network and cable programs, including The Today Show, The View, Fox & Friends and weekly segments on CNN Headline News. The mother of three, she's been honored on Capitol Hill for her work in championing online kids safety.
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Alyssa Sullivan at212.599.1797
Interviews made possible by AOL.ReginaLewis is a national television contributor appearing regularly on network and cable news programs.Find out more about Reginaat www.reginalewis.com
You hear so much about PAC money & lobbyists. This site (www.opensecrets.org) has a giant database and breaks it all down into graphs & pie charts indicating where the money is coming from. From House & Senate Leadership to the Presidential candidates, it's all here in a round-up similar to something you might have for your own personal finances. They even grade the level of disclosure. Clinton & McCain seem to be piling up some serious debt.
www.techpresident.com – How the Candidates are Using the Web & How the Web is Using Them. This site with a clever tagline tracks how the web affects the election, complete with running tallies of Facebook and YouTube popularity, as well as candidate website traffic. Lately, Obama is reportedly leaving Hillaryin the dust. This video could prove to be the TechPresident tipping point.
As heard in our weekly round-up with Wall Street Journal Radio .... Check out the Man of 100 Voices. He leaves me speechless (and that's not easy!:) And he's got 100 more were these came from ....
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