Chilli Amar
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July 30, 2010
"DC RANKS HIGH FOR WORKING MOMS!"
I can't imagine how tough it must be to juggle kids AND a job. I know many of you are working Mothers...so I thought you'd be interested in knowing that D.C. ranks No. 2 on Forbes Magazine’s 2010 list of the Best Cities for Working Mothers, topped only by Minneapolis-St. Paul. D.C. also ranked No. 1 in the nation for women’s salaries, and Forbes notes the unemployment rate for women in Washington is also the lowest among the cities it ranked.
“For women looking for financial success in a bustling metro, the country’s capitol is top-notch and also boasts an excellent school system,” Forbes writes. Washington scored poorly on cost of living, ranking 48 out of 50 in the category, a negative Forbes notes is somewhat offset by women’s high earnings potential. Las Vegas ranked dead last on Forbes list, plagued by high unemployment, a low number of pediatricians and a high rate of violent crime.
The top 10 in the 2010 Forbes list of Best Cities for Working Mothers:
1. Minneapolis-St. Paul
2. Washington, D.C.
3. Boston
4. Pittsburgh
5. Baltimore
6. Denver
7. Hartford, Conn.
8. New York
9. Seattle-Tacoma
10. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, N.Y.
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Chilli Amar at 2:31pm | link
"DREW CAREY'S AMAZING WEIGHT LOSS! "
I don't watch the PRICE IS RIGHT with Drew Carey as the host, so I haven't really kept up with what he looks like. I almost fell out of my chair when I read that he's lost 80 POUNDS...and looks totally different.
He explained his diet plan to PEOPLE Magazine. "No carbs," Carey said. "I have cheated a couple times, but basically no carbs, not even a cracker. No bread at all. No pizza, nothing. No corn, no beans, no starches of any kind. Egg whites in the morning or like, Greek yogurt, cut some fruit. "I don't drink anything but water," he added. "No coffee, no tea, no soda."
Drew says his waist size has plummeted and he now wears a 33-34 waist in jeans and he plans to lose 10 more pounds so that he can fit into a size 32 inch jean. I'm a little concerned with all the RESTRICTIONS on his diet. Usually when you DEPRIVE yourself of almost every food/drink, you fall off the wagon eventually. Check out the BEFORE/AFTER shots below!
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Chilli Amar at 12:21pm | link
July 29, 2010
"LAST CHANCE FOR JOHN MAYER TICKETS!"
Okay...a pair of tickets to see John Mayer at Jiffy Lube Live this Saturday (7/31) just fell onto my lap. I can't go because I've got a wedding to attend. If you want them...shoot me an email with the answer to this question: WHICH COLLEGE DID I ATTEND? (hint: answer can be found on my bio page). BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER in the email.
I will randomly pick a winner and you'll be contacted. Here's the catch: YOU MUST BE ABLE TO COME TO THE RADIO STATION BY 5PM TOMORROW (FRIDAY, 7/30) TO PICK THEM UP. Good luck!!
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Chilli Amar at 6:17pm | link
"BLAMESTAR... COMING TO A VEHICLE NEAR YOU"
I’m sure you’ve heard the ONSTAR commercials on the radio. It’s amazing how many different situations those ONSTAR operators have to help drivers through. Carson and I wondered what would happen if those operators had a different attitude. We introduce you to BLAMESTAR...
Click "Listen" or "Download this show" to hear.
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Chilli Amar at 5:43pm | link
"A LOVE STORY THAT WILL MELT YOUR HEART..."
Further proof that it's NEVER TOO LATE to find your true love...
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Chilli Amar at 2:38pm | link
"TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE A REALITY STAR"
As much as I get ANNOYED with reality stars...there are a few reality TV shows that I stop to watch when I channel surf. I saw this on TheFrisky.com this morning and was amused with the reasons they came up with. Enjoy!
TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE A REALITY STAR
10. Five Minutes of Fame is Better than Zero Minutes: It’s the easiest way to become famous and live the good life.
9. If Everyone Hates You in Real Life, You’re Most Likely Great for TV: Kate Gosselin was one of the most despised women on TV--until she landed her two left feet on Dancing with the Stars.
8. If You’re a Waste of Space, it Doesn’t Hurt to be Related to a Reality TV Star: Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian wouldn’t exist in the world of celebrities if their sister Kim didn't “take one for the team.”
7. Public Breakups Never Get Old: If you’re planning to break up with your partner, you better have the weekly tabloids on speed dial.
6. Reality TV Stars Have a Busy Dating Life: When soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo needed a little bit more exposure here in the U-S, his agents set him up with publicity queens Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian.
5. You Get to Attend Low-rent Parties and Score Free Junk: You won’t be nominated (or invited) to the actual Emmy’s but you will be invited to the Emmy swag house and get free swag.
4. When you Tweet, there's a Chance Someone Other than Your Co-Worker Will Care: Kim Kardashian has only 400k less followers than President Obama.
3. You Will Always Have a Job on TV: If your show bombs, there’s always another reality show you can make a cameo on, like Celebrity Rehab.
2. Endorsements: When you’re a reality show star, you can be the face of almost anything.
1. You Get Paid to Exist: Most of the things these reality show stars do on camera aren’t very different than what most of us do when we’re hanging out with friends.
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Chilli Amar at 2:10pm | link
"CUTEST ANGRY KID...EVER."
I had a good laugh this morning watching this video clip of an angry 4-year old who didn't get to do what he wanted during a trip to the zoo. Watch and listen as he explains WHY he's so upset. SO CUTE!
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Chilli Amar at 9:29am | link
"ICELAND SOCCER TEAM'S FISHY GOAL CELEBRATION"
The only organized sport I played was volleyball. Like most teams, we had our own cheers and celebratory dances after scoring and/or winning. Check out the video below of Iceland's professional soccer team and how THEY celebrate their goal. Now THAT'S funny!
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Chilli Amar at 8:16am | link
July 28, 2010
"IS THIS A PRISON OR A HOUSE??"
Brad and Angelina just bought a $40 million vacation home in Northern Italy. The 18,000 square foot luxury estate in the town of Valpolicella includes two swimming pools, a home theatre and 15 bedrooms.
After I saw the photos of the house below...I couldn't help but think SHAWSHANK. I'm sorry...but it looks more like a PRISON than a home. Right?
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Chilli Amar at 3:22pm | link
"SHAQ SERENADES JUSTIN BIEBER"
I just saw this video of Shaquille O'Neill singing to Justin Bieber. He showed up to Justin's soundcheck in Pheonix and decided to bust out with a song for him. I think after watching/hearing this...you'll agree with me. Shaq should stick to shooting hoops. LOL!
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Chilli Amar at 2:57pm | link
"CHELSEA'S TRANSFORMATION"
I remember the curly-haired girl with braces. Chelsea Clinton was just 12-years old when the White House became her playground. I can't imagine how tough it must have been for the whole world to watch, as she grew through all her "awkward" stages...but I'm really impressed with the way Chelsea handled herself.
No one can deny she's a smart and classy young lady...and pretty soon she'll be a wife. It's so nice to see that the awkward duckling blossomed into a lovely woman. I wish her the best! The photos below are of Chelsea when she first came to the White House...and how she looks NOW.
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Chilli Amar at 1:27pm | link
"10 THINGS YOUR BABYSITTER WON’T TELL YOU"
I know it’s a real challenge for my friends to find a good sitter for their kids… but I think it’s also tough for sitter’s to find a good family to work for. I came across this article which describes some of the biggest gripes sitters have when it comes to watching your kids. Take a look… and make the necessary adjustments to keep your sitter happy.
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Chilli Amar at 12:21pm | link
"HIGH FASHION FOR PLUS-SIZED WOMEN!"
Shopping for high-fashion clothes can be depressing and frustrating...if you're not less than a size 6. I guess Saks Fifth Avenue realized that there's a whole world out there of women who are size 10 or higher.
The Saks flagship department store in New York City will soon offer high-end clothes by Chanel, Fendi, Yves St. Laurent and other designers up to at least size 14...and depending on the designer...some clothes will be available up to size 20. Who says plus-sized women can't "work it" like those skinny models??
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Chilli Amar at 12:03pm | link
July 27, 2010
"Did the BINKY FAIRY pay your house a visit??"
I don't think I was a pacifier kid. I have never seen a childhood photo of mine with a "binky" in my mouth. I'm not even sure they HAD pacifiers back in the early 70s!
My "Mommy" friends have shared their frustrations over the years of breaking their kids of certain habits. One of those is the BINKY ADDICTION. I guess it's not always as simple as taking the binky away from your kid and simply stating: "you're too old for this now."
According to an article on Time.com, we've shifted from a society of kids trying to please the parents...to parents try to please the kids. More and more parents are having to find creative ways of breaking bad habits.
One such solution is the BINKY FAIRY. Apparently, parents are telling their kids that the BINKY FAIRY came in the middle of the night and took their binkies for babies who need them.
Don't you wish this worked for something like breaking a smoking habit? "Sorry dear...the CIGGY FAIRY took your cigarettes and gave them to a teen who has no idea what he's in for."
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Chilli Amar at 5:28pm | link
"SOME COMPETITION FOR 3-BUCK CHUCK!"
I'm not ashamed to admit I occasionally drink 3-buck chuck from Trader Joes. For those of you who don't know what I'm referring to...three-buck chuck is a nickname for CHARLES SHAW wine. It used to be known as "two-buck chuck" back when a bottle cost just $1.99...but the price has gone up to $2.99 (hence the name change). Many people LOVE Charles Shaw wines because they're inexpensive, but they taste GOOD.
Now...there's ANOTHER cheap wine in town. It's called SOUTHERN POINT and it also retails for $2.99. It can only be found at WALGREENS. Yes...I said WALGREENS. I just read about it in the Houston Press today. It apparently tastes as good as a $10 or $12 bottle of wine. Looks like I've got to do a little taste test and see which "low budget" wine I like better!
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Chilli Amar at 5:14pm | link
"VACATION DESTINATION: WHERE TO GO? "
Don and I have narrowed down our vacation destination choices to two places...and they are very DIFFERENT from one another...
CHOICE #1: A week-long cruise out of L-A...with stops along Mexico's west coast. Although Don and I have been on several cruises...we have never been to L-A...or that part of Mexico. We'd do a ton of excursions throughout the week. This option would be a bit costly...but we've been saving for a trip.
CHOICE #2: Staying in a beach house at the Outer Banks, NC. We've stayed there before. We'd be going the week after Labor Day...so the beach will be even more peaceful! This trip would be FREE. My friend owns the house and has offered it up to us.
One option is more adventurous than the other. I guess if we want to RELAX...we go to the OBX. He and I have been through a lot this past year (his Mother died, he was laid off for 8-months, my Mother died, and my Grandmother died)...I'm thinking "low key" might win out in the end. :)
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Chilli Amar at 4:27pm | link
"8 MYTHS THAT ROMANTIC COMEDIES PERPETUATE"
Before Don came along, I had gone on PLENTY of dates. Never did ANY of those relationships/experiences resemble scenes from a romantic comedy. For years, I complained to my girlfriends that those sappy romantic comedies tend to RUIN our expectations and hopes when it comes to finding a great guy.
Well...it looks like I'm not alone. Nearly half of the people surveyed in Australia think that romantic comedies are actually ruining their views of an ideal relationship. TresSugar came up with a list of 8 MYTHS THAT ROM-COMS PERPETUATE...
1. Love Changes Him:
Love can conquer anything, right? Bad habits. Video game obsessions. Irregular bathing. Not likely. He may change for a while, but lasting change really needs to be made for the self and not another.
2. Sex Solves Problems:
Unless the problem is he'd like to have sex right now, then all it will provide is distraction.
3. You Don't Need His Number:
He always gets the number in romantic-comedies, and he always calls. And if he doesn't, he has a reason that somehow will make you love him more.
4. You Just Know He's the "One":
We've probably all felt this at some point, and most of us have been proven wrong.
5. Change Yourself and He'll Fall Head Over Heals In Love With You:
How often has the bland girl put on a dress and makeup only to dazzle the guy who didn't know her name 30 minutes ago.
6. Playing Hard to Get Works:
In reality, acting disinterested makes him think you're not interested. He may want you, but he'll probably be too scared to act.
7. If You Run...He'll Follow:
Unless he's very confident or very clueless, he's probably not going to make a fool out of himself. Most guys would sooner sit home brokenhearted.
8. Love Knows No Socio-economic Boundaries:
Even if we're so magnanimous that we can overlook major class, education and money differences, there's another person's insecurities involved. Not to mention money is one of the most common things couples fight over.
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Chilli Amar at 1:33pm | link
"CHELSEA CLINTON'S SWANKY PORTA-POTTIES"
When I recently read that Chelsea Clinton's upcoming wedding price tag was going to be around $2 MILLION, I couldn't wrap my mind around WHY it would cost that much! I think Jennifer Aniston's wedding to Brad Pitt was around ONE MILLION bucks...and I thought THAT was extravagant.
Well...after seeing this story online today about the FANCY PORTA-POTTIES she's getting for her guests. I totally understand. These HUGE porta-potties have actual porcelain toilets that flush, stereo music and hot running water! Total cost: $15,000. (Photo below courtesy of TMZ).
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Chilli Amar at 12:05pm | link
July 26, 2010
"A COUGAR WILL MARRY A CUB"
No offense to 21-year old men, but I can't imagine MARRYING at guy that young. I mean...it's one thing to "date" a younger man...but 50-year old Linda Hogan is taking her COUGAR status to whole different level. Hulk Hogan's ex is now ENGAGED to her boy toy Charlie Hill. Charlie used to be friends with Linda's son Nick. Ummm...the gross factor just kicked up a notch.
Check out the photo of the happy couple...
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Chilli Amar at 5:04pm | link
"KOOKLA GETS A MASSAGE"
I remember when I was on the Jack Diamond Morning Show years ago, pet therapist Warren Eckstein would suggest listeners to MASSAGE their dogs. Jimmy Alexander and I would always roll our eyes and laugh at the thought of anyone ever doing that. Well...I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that I'M now one of those people.
Here's how it all began: When Kookla was just a puppy, the vet told me to get her used to touching her legs/paws so that if she ever injured herself, she'd allow me and the vet to touch her (so we could get a better look at the injury and treat her), without getting attacked. No matter WHY I do it...it still makes me look CRAZY.
Here's video for your viewing (and mocking) pleasure. Notice how she LOVES the pampering...just like me. LOL!
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Chilli Amar at 4:26pm | link
