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If you took Kim Kardashian’s word for it, and bought a pair of Skechers to get a curvy backside and great legs, The Federal Trade Commission says that you have a refund coming!

The Federal Trade Commission has determined that Skechers made “unfounded claims that Shape-Ups would help people lose weight, and strengthen and tone their buttocks, legs and abdominal muscles” it said in a press release. The commission has reached an agreement with the shoe maker that will pay an estimated  40 million dollars in refunds to people who purchased shoes after August 1, 2008.

For more information visit FTC’s Skechers refund page, go to the Skechers Settlement page or call the FTC’s Skechers Hotline @ 866-325-4186. Apply for a refund on line, or call the FTC hotline to request the necessary forms.

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Legendary ‘Queen of Disco’ Donna Summer died today after battling caner. Summer was 63.

Donna Summer was a five-time Grammy-winner, and was arguably the most-successful female singer of the Disco Era.

Summer is survived by her husband, Bruce Sudano, their daughters Brooklyn and Amanda, and Summer’s daugher, Mimi.

What’s your favorite Donna Summer song?

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The headline is not a misprint! This eight week puppy fell from the sky, literally. Let me explain.

Tom Miller, from KSBW-TV explains that seven year old Taylor Colloway was playing in the yard when he saw a hawk drop the puppy from the sky. That hawk was recognized as on who lived in a tree on the family’s farm. The luck puppy wriggled his way out of the hawk’s talons, and landed not far from where Taylor was playing. Taylor’s mom, Elaine Bouchard says “When God drops a puppy from the sky, you keep it.” Watch the video to see Taylor and T.J. Heavenly the puppy.

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Can someone help me out here by telling me what does she have in between her legs? A Bloomberg reporter named Sara Eisen was getting ready to go on live TV, but her cameraman panned to her sooner than she was expecting.

She had her skirt hiked up and it looks like something between her thighs possibly  some sort of exercise equipment maybe?

How embarrassing! See for yourself.

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Forget chart topping CDs. Never mind sold out concerts all over the world. A duet with Jimmy Kimmel? Now Carrie Underwood has arrived!

The song and video, ‘Before He Freaks’ is a parody of ‘Before He Cheats’. Hilarious, and well done!

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Did this woman intentionally go the wrong way on the escalator, or was this simply a blonde moment? I’ll let you decide.

Confession time:

I did this once, at J.C. Penney at Genesee Valley Center. It was during a phase when I had time to work out regularly, and actually sought opportunities to get exercise. Imagine that. It generated a lot of dirty looks.

Have you ever attempted this? Who won, the escalator or you?

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Believe it or not dogs spend very little time underwater. Seth Casteel better known as‘The Underwater Dog Guy’ shot the photos that became a YouTube video.

His passion for working with animals shines through. If you have a minute take a look at the video. A great way to spend a couple of workday moments.

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It’s official! Demi Lovato is now an ‘X Factor‘ judge.

TMZ reports that Lovato, like fellow new judge Britney Spears, will hit up New York City to finalize her paperwork for the gig tomorrow (May 14). Though Lovato is scheduled to tour this summer, her ‘X Factor’ position shouldn’t interfere with her itinerary. Lovato will join Spears at the Fox Upfronts, where they will officially announce their casting on the series.

Lovato will likely be a great addition to the somewhat struggling Fox show, as she’ll draw in a younger demographic as well as be able to draw upon her own unique and sometimes dark experiences to coach contestants.

While Spears is said to be raking in $15 million for the show, Lovato’s payday isn’t yet known. She’s only been in talks for a pretty short time — the first reports of her involvement only popped up about two weeks ago, whereas Spears’ name had been swirling about for months. Auditions are scheduled to begin at the end of this month.

Lovato may not be the only Disney alum to sign on, either. Her pal and fellow Mouse House starlet Miley Cyrus is in talks to be the show’s new hostess with the mostess. Congrats, Demz!

Watch Demi Lovato, ‘Skyscraper’ Video

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It’s is one of the rarest things in sports. Not just a triple play, but an “unassisted” triple play. It has happened on 15 times in Major league history. There have Probably been more that 15 in Little League play because of the sheer volume of games, and the base-running skills (or lack of them ) at the lower level.

You may never have seen one until now, so here is your chance to watch.

The unassisted triple play is made by the shortstop,  six-year-old Ross Bernath of Sandy Springs, GA. The recording was actually shot by the father of opposing player “James,” who couldn’t make it back to third base in time to prevent the triple play.

The clip  was featured as ESPN SportsCenter’s number one play of the day on Wednesday. Ross is a fan of SportsCenter and was flabbergasted to see himself as the top play of the day.

“He saw it this morning on ESPN and he’s been smiling ear to ear,” Ross’ dad told the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “He’s pretty pumped.”

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Every child is a beautiful miracle! Happy Mother’s Day.

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She hardly looks old enough to walk herself let alone a dog. But it looks like the dog doesn’t need any help.

Very cute video take a look.

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Life would have been different if YouTube had been introduced in the 1990s. Think of all the cat videos we could have been watching, instead of wasting our time on ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Friends’.

“You’ll save all your favorite shows on a floppy disk.” Um, yeah.

“Be a real critic, and leave your constructive criticism for the creator.” Yes, YouTube’s comments sections are riddled with constructive criticism.

And what would Facebook have looked like in the ’90s? We have that answer for you too!

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The ride can be found in Russia. I must say it is one of the most bizarre carnival rides I have ever seen. At first glimpse this ride appears to be a straight forward spin around kind of ride.

But less than a minute into this video, it becomes painfully obvious that the ride is more the equivalent to a mechanical bull with weak knees than anything else.

Very strange, take a look.

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The inventor, Blake Bevin has developed a working prototype for self lacing shoes, and she hopes to have them in stores by next year. The cost is expected to be around $200 a pair. Bevin says the shoes are meant to be more than a fashion . She has a real hope that these shoes will be a great help to those with disabilities. Check them out in the video below.

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Alanis Morissette‘s first album in four years, ‘Havoc and Bright Lights,’ is scheduled for an August release, but fans don’t have to wait that long to get their first taste of the new music. The first single from the record, ‘Guardian,’ was released online this week.

‘Guardian’ features a sunny melody highlighted by piano and electric guitar. Morissette hasn’t lost her unique ability to turn a phrase. She sings, “You in the chaos, feigning sane / You who has pushed beyond what’s humane / Them as the ghostly tumbleweed / And where was your watchman then?”

On the catchy hook, Morissette promises to look after a special someone — perhaps her one-year-old son? She sings, “I’ll be your keeper for life as your guardian / I’ll be your warrior of care, your first warden / I’ll be your angel on call, I’ll be on demand / The greatest honor of all as your guardian.” ‘Guardian’ is short, poppy and a welcome return for the Canadian superstar.

‘Havoc and Bright Lights’ is Morissette’s eighth album and first since she left Maverick Records for Collective Sounds. The singer, who turns 38 next month, has recorded five straight Top 10 albums in the U.S., starting with 1995′s ‘Jagged Little Pill,’ which sold 14.7 million copies to become one of the highest-selling albums by a female artist in history.

Watch the Alanis Morissette ‘Guardian’ Lyric Video

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Seriously how does this happen? How can you not know you are pregnant? After trying to conceive for four years, Tennessee couple Amanda and Billy Prentice received the happy news that they were expecting.

Then five-hours later Amanda gave birth. True story, see for yourself after the jump.

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The Biebs goes acoustic! In ‘Turn to You,’ his tribute song to his mother Pattie Mallette, the proceeds of which will be donated to a mom-centric charity, Justin Bieber is at his most butter smooth and his best.

His vocals are breathy and mature, as are the lyrics, with a simple acoustic guitar behind him. It’s a spare beginning, but it’s effective, since Bieber’s vocals have lyrical points to make at first.

He sings about how his mother worked two jobs to keep a roof over their heads and how she was his age when she had him, letting the biographical verse tell his mother’s story. In the the chorus, he lets her know her actions, bravery and sacrifice were worth it, singing, “Let my love take you higher / Cause I still turn to you.”

By the time the second verse kicks in, the song builds its instrumentation, with layered synths and a looped beat. It’s a thicker sound, because by this point, the listener is aware of and realizes it’s an ode to mom. Here, he also references his and Pattie’s rock solid faith.

As the song hits its mid-section, it’s developed in a lush tune with even more instruments and vocal harmonies, giving it a fuller feel. It’s bloomed completely, just like the singer, before fading out.

‘Turn to You’ is not a ‘Believe’ single. It’s a charity release and B-side.

According to Oh No They Didn’t, all proceeds from the track benefit Bethesda Centre, women’s shelter in Ontario that provided aid to Justin’s mother during her pregnancy. The facility is in danger of closing if it doesn’t raise $1.5 million by May 31. Help The Biebs save the center. Or centre, if you want to use Canadian English.

Listen to Justin Bieber, ‘Turn to You’

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Mud Factor

We’ve been receiving a ton of questions asking, ‘What exactly is Mud Factor?’ Is it a race or just for fun? Why is it called ‘hardcore’? Let us help you out and answer a few of these intriguing questions.

Mud Factor is coming to Mid-Michigan on June 30th at Baja Acres in Millington and many people have no clue what a ‘mud factor’ is. Mud Factor is a fun ‘Hard Core. 5k. Obstacle Run.;’ don’t let the term ‘hardcore’ scare you off — the competition isn’t ‘hardcore’ the obstacles are what make it ‘hardcore.’

Yes, the guys at Mud Factor will be providing you with a ‘time chip’ to track your time, that is just for you to see your accomplishment, as well as competing among friends if you wish.

The accomplishment here … to just finish the obstacle course, you will receive a medal just for finishing.

The obstacle course will be full of rope climbs, mud pits, steep inclines and more — if you’re not in shape, take your time, there will be a ton of walkers to join. Just remember your own limitations!

If you want more information, to register or to just glimpse at a few of their videos, visit Mud Factor’s website.

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This contest took place  during the halftime of an NBA game. I give the big guy credit for what looks like a good try. He even used the assistance of  a trampoline, but still missed.

Hey buddy if it means anything your form looked awesome. See for yourself.

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Moms do a lot for us. Even after we are no longer their responsibility, they are still doing things for us that we take for granted. We should be celebrating these great ladies every single day of the year, not just on Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day is the time for pretending that preparing breakfast for mom while making a huge mess in the kitchen is a good idea. It’s a time for gluing colored pasta onto construction paper and calling it a gift. And, apparently, it’s a time for making big announcements and surprising moms to the point of dazed speechlessness.

After seeing some of these Mother’s Day surprise videos, it becomes clear that while we should celebrate our mothers every day, perhaps we should not have Mother’s Day every day. I don’t think our moms’ hearts could handle the shock and over-abundance of cuteness. But even so, perhaps these videos can give you some ideas for this year.

Help Around the House Coupons

Moms do tons of stuff around the house to make sure we have a comfortable place to live and stay well-fed. Sometimes, on Mother’s Day, it’s nice to offer Mom help with all of that thankless housework. This little girl really tries to do her part to make sure her mom knows how much she appreciates her.

Private Concert With “Keith Urban”

What do you do when you can’t take Mom to a concert by her favorite artist? You bring that concert to her. These girls treat their mother to a private show in her own home by one of her favorite singers. Well, by someone who looks a little bit like one of her favorite singers, at least.

A Surprise Visit

Moms don’t like to be away from their children, but as kids grow up, they move away from home and can’t always come back to visit. Many a good Mother’s Day surprise was hatched by kids sneaking home to shock their mothers with an unexpected visit. Who knew that all you had to give Mom for Mother’s Day was you?

Don’t Just Visit, Move Closer to Mom

Of course, sometimes just visiting Mom isn’t enough. If you really want to make her Mother’s Day the best ever, pack up everything, relocate and by a house close to her without her knowing. Then, invite her over and see what happens. Just make sure she doesn’t think this means you’ll do all her yard work for her.

A Baby Is the Best Gift

While everyone else is giving their moms flowers and breakfast in bed, the kids who really love their moms are announcing that they’re going to give them grandbabies. Moms love getting babies for Mother’s Day. You just have to make sure you take the babies with you when you leave.

Seriously, They Love Baby News

We can’t stress this enough. You don’t have to get your mother anything else for Mother’s Day if you happen to have a copy of a photograph from an ultrasound. They love that. Flowers schmowers. Make that woman a baby she can spoil.

Sometimes, a Hotrod Will Do

What do you get the woman who has everything? Well, you find the sweet ride that she’s had in storage for decades, get it running again and then give it to her as a surprise. This grandma gets a most unexpected surprise when her ’66 Mustang pulls up, purring and ready to roll, after many years of slumber.

Spoiler Alert

These surprises can be a lot for Mom to take. People showing up out of the blue. Couples announcing that grandchildren are on the way. Celebrity serenades. All of this excitement can really upset Mom and maybe send her over the edge. This little girl only had her mom’s best interests at heart when she warned her about the surprise she would receive on Mother’s Day, so that the shock would not be too much for her.

A Song From the Heart

Moms love it when you give them gifts from your heart. Even if your heart is full of snarky comments and jabs at her ability to create interesting dinner menus. Kyle wrote a song for his mother, which she seems to enjoy despite the fun it pokes at her. He makes up for it in the end and his mom ends up with a unique Mother’s Day gift she can always cherish.

Moms Like Rap Songs Too

If rap is more your style, that works too. These little girls have a rap for their mom every year, and we’re guessing she loves every one. You can see how the tradition started and why she probably looks forward to what new song she’ll get next, although it seems like they’re getting pretty hard to top.

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