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Gallery: 10 Hollywood Celebrities Who Gained Major Weight for a Movie Role


Last week we gave you 10 celebrities who lost serious weight for a movie role, which, by the way, is a practice we don’t condone. Today, we’re doing the opposite – showcasing ten Hollywood movie stars who’ve gained serious weight for a movie role (or, who are we kidding, in the hopes of nabbing an Oscar, which several of them did). Losing or gaining, we’re not into dramatic weight shifts simply for the sake of a paycheck and royalties, no matter how hefty. It’s simply not healthy, even under the care of a professional. (A few of these celebs actually have experienced lasting negative health effects from their rapid weight gain.) In the cases of most of the gents, you’ll hardly recognize them. But the funny thing is that a few of the women actually look more normal and real after having put some meat on their bones. (Obviously, they were way too skinny to begin with.) Check out our gallery of ten stars who aren’t afraid to transform themselves into slightly overweight people whom Hollywood would never cast in movies in the first place. (And see exactly how much they gained during their hardcore hunt for Oscar.) … More »

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Gallery: 10 Hollywood Celebrities Who Gained Major Weight for a Movie Role

Fast Food Restaurants That Compost: Greenwashing or Eco-Friendly Business?


During a recent (and rare) trip to Burger King, I was shocked when it was time to throw away my wrappers, napkins and little ketchup cup. There were two bins: one for compost, and one for trash. Of course, when I peeked inside, I saw napkins mistakenly tossed in the garbage, and wrappers in the compost bin. … More »

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Fast Food Restaurants That Compost: Greenwashing or Eco-Friendly Business?

5-Star Dog Dining and 10 Shots of Espresso: Morning News Roundup


Have S#*! Your Way — Employees at a California Burger King were fired after writing a profanity-filled note on a customer’s receipt. (via UPI)

Pilgrim Pale Ale — A case for serving beer instead of wine on Thanksgiving. (via The Miami Herald)

Got the Shakes — A New York coffee shop just introduced a drink that has ten shots of espresso. (via Newslite)

Pampered Pet — Would you bring your pooch to a dog restaurant? (via Asylum)
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5-Star Dog Dining and 10 Shots of Espresso: Morning News Roundup

Take Garlic for Your Heart and Anti-Depressants for Your Migraines: Morning News Roundup


It’s Been Fun — Should we kiss Pilates goodbye? (via The Globe and Mail)

Ignore the Bad Breath — Garlic could be helpful in treating high blood pressure. (via BBC)

Two Birds, One Pill? — Anti-Depressants could cure migraines. (via The Telegraph)

Walk It Off — A daily walk could help your body and mind. (via The Guardian) … More »

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Take Garlic for Your Heart and Anti-Depressants for Your Migraines: Morning News Roundup

Fast Food Bags and Free Flu Shots: Morning News Round-Up


Fishing for Trouble — Goldfish will be providing security for the upcoming G20 summit. (via Ecorazzi)

Produce Problems — What’s good for you might be hurting developing countries. (via The Seattle Times)

As If You Needed Another Reason to Avoid McDonald’s — If you think that burger is bad, check out its wrapper. (via San Francisco Gate)

Health and Wealth — How giving your employees a free flu shot can help your business. (via Chicago Tribune) … More »

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Fast Food Bags and Free Flu Shots: Morning News Round-Up