Lie #1: “There are no good men left out there to date”

Lie #2: “It’s too late for me to find love”

Lie #3: “I’m too fat/thin/ugly/(insert other insecurities here) for anyone   to love me”

Lie #4: “I need another person in my life to feel complete”

Lie #5: “I can change my date into the ideal mate”

WVU grad and AJ Clemente had a very short stint at KFYR-TV in Bismarck, ND  (literally one newscast) after dropping a couple choice words after he screwed  up the show intro....

Gotta feel bad for this dude, as he was first  suspended last night and now has been fired by KFYR.

No confirmation that this Twitter account is legitimate, but many of the  accounts that the account follows make references to how shocked they are about  what happened and seem to be kids from Cambridge and UMass Dartmouth - http://www.twitter.com/J_tsar

Have you started sneezing yet? Pollen counts have been rising in Massachusetts,   leaving many wheezing, sneezing, and dealing with itchy eyes. Recent research   and treatments offer new or surprising approaches to get some relief. Try the   following.

1. Using allergy drops under the tongue. These   could eventually replace allergy shots to desensitize people to grass or tree   allergies, since they were found in a recent review study to improve symptoms   more than standard allergy treatments. The treatment has been widely used in   Europe, but not here since it’s not yet approved by the US Food and Drug   Administration. If the FDA approves the treatment, it would be most helpful   for shot-adverse kids with one particular allergy to, say, fruit tree pollen   or ragweed.

2. Allergy-fighting foods. Research suggests that   certain foods rich in antioxidants or anti-inflammatory nutrients can lower   your chances of getting allergies. These include green tea and red foods such   as apples, red onions, grapes, and raspberries, which contain antioxidants and   natural antihistamines. Fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, which have high   amounts of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, can also help to dampen an   overactive immune system.

3. Exercise. Physical activity could relieve some   allergy symptoms by helping to maintain a properly functioning immune system—not   in hyperactive mode. An intense workout can also help unblock nasal passages,   at least temporarily. One caveat: Don’t exercise outdoors, especially when   pollen counts are high, since that can make allergies worse.

4. Acupuncture. The tiny-needle-under-the-skin   technique may help alleviate symptoms of seasonal allergies, according to a   February study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Twelve treatments   over eight weeks that stimulated specific pressure points worked better than   a sham needle treatment to relieve symptoms, but the German researchers emphasized   that the reduction in symptoms was modest.

5. Dripless nasal sprays. Prescription steroid   nasal sprays—which seasonal allergy sufferers take daily starting a month   or two before allergy season—have gotten easier to use with versions that   deliver a less drippy mist instead of a liquid, according to Blatman. Several   are now available as generics, including triamcinolone (Nasacort) and fluticasone   propionate (Flonase).

1. Interval training. You can do crunches all   day long, but you will never see that six-pack if it is buried under layers   of fat. To achieve a truly flat stomach, work in some cardiovascular exercise   between sit-ups, crunches, planks and other abdominal exercises. Try jumping   rope, running on a treadmill or even do jumping jacks for 30 seconds to one   minute between each set. You will shred fat while building a solid core.

2. Don’t skip meals. Skipping meals is an easy   way to earn a round waistline. When you skip meals, your body responds by raising   cortisol levels, increasing cravings and storing fat, especially in the abdomen.   Consuming small meals and snacks throughout the day can pacify cravings and   rev up your metabolism to prevent fat storage.

3. Skip the sweets. Sugar is the mortal enemy   of a flat tummy. Sugar causes unnecessary spikes, crashes of your blood sugar   levels and, when consumed in excess, gets stored as fat. If you crave sweets,   keep fruits like blueberries, raspberries and strawberries accessible to pacify   your sweet tooth.

4. Increase vitamin C. Vitamin C, found in abundance   in citrus fruits, broccoli, kale and bell peppers, can aid in keeping cortisol   levels under control. Plus, vitamin C is essential in the production of carnitine,   which the body uses to convert fat into energy.

5. Boost intake of healthy fats. Although you   should still moderate your intake, healthy fats like avocados, walnuts and olive   oil can improve satiety. These foods will also rev up your metabolism thanks   to high doses of omega-3.

6. Sleep. Statistically, when people get busy,   sleep moves down on the list of priorities. However, sleep is so important to   weight management and optimal health that you can’t afford to skimp on it. Multiple   studies have proven that too little or poor quality sleep leads to weight gain,   junk food cravings and increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. Getting   more sleep is an easy way to keep your body trim and healthy.

7. Relax. Cortisol is the stress hormone. When   you’re stressed, levels of cortisol rise. In cases of chronic stress, like tight   deadlines at work, financial crises, injury or illness, your cortisol levels   can reach extremes or impair the function of your adrenal system all together.   This can lead to weight gain or the inability to lose weight, decreased immunity   and increased levels of inflammation. Making time to relax and meditate each   day – even for only five minutes – can help you keep cortisol levels balanced.