The Lounge

GAO Names Worst Performing Nursing Homes Across USA

feeds@yuku.com (JewelTones) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:18:34 GMT

The GAO (General Accounting Office) relecently released its study, naming the worst performing nursing homes (including non-profit) across the United States. For those with loved ones in long term care facilities or those faced with making the choice, studies such as these contain crucial information to help ensure that your loved one received the best quality care available.

Illinois ranked 2nd highest in "bad nursing homes" with 47 identified facilities. This is second...

Got a Starbucks Gold card? Not for long!

feeds@yuku.com (oc brooke99) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:06:56 GMT

Starting December 26th, Starbucks will no longer have their Gold Card program but will instead be implementing their "My Starbucks Rewards" program instead.

You can read about it here.

It is with Deep Sorrow... the passing of a Canvas Memeber

feeds@yuku.com (JewelTones) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:46:53 GMT

It is with deep sorrow and regret that the Canvas informs its members that it received word today that one of our members -- Dale aka Jazzmin36 -- has passed away. She was not only an amazing person, but a good friend, and she will be missed.

Our sympathies, thoughts, and prayers go out to her family and friends. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.

JewelTones, the VL Girls, and the entire Canvas Staff

Michael Saucedo on Twitter!

feeds@yuku.com (oc brooke99) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:35:51 GMT

If you're not already following him, you need to be! It's entertainment unlike anything you've seen before.

Click here to go to Michael's Twitter page! Let's see if we can get him to 1,000 followers by the end of the day!

The Best and Worst of... Shampoos.

feeds@yuku.com (JewelTones) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:33:22 GMT

Stumbled across this and thought people might be interested to see what the Best & Worst in Drugstore Shampoos came up in a reader test.

THE BEST -- CLICK HERE

THE WORST -- CLICK HERE

I spotted quite a few on there that...

Lisa Kudrow Joining Courteney Cox Arquette in Cougar Town

feeds@yuku.com (oc brooke99) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:16:45 GMT

Courteney Cox Arquette is bringing one of her famous Friends to Cougar Town: Lisa Kudrow will make a guest appearance on the new ABC show, TV Guide reports.

"If it all works out, she'll play a dermatologist that my character can't stop going to even though the doctor is mean to me," Cox Arquette, 45, tells TV Guide. "She's the...

More American Idol Stars Set to Perform at AMAs

feeds@yuku.com (oc brooke99) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:25:14 GMT

The American Music Awards are as smitten with American Idol as everyone else.

Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Daughtry have been added to the schedule of performers for the 37th annual awards, airing live Nov. 22 on ABC. They join fellow Idol alum Adam Lambert, who was announced earlier as a performer.

"American Idol continually produces great talent, and we are looking forward to hosting Kelly, Carrie, Daughtry and Adam. It's a great fit for the AMAs,"...

Carolyn Hennesy: Always a "People's Choice" -- vote soon!

feeds@yuku.com (JewelTones) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:24:02 GMT

Yes, I asked before posting this twice. LOL. Once in the GH Wing and once here.

The People's Choice Awards are currently taking votes for a slew of prime time and music awards, one of which is Best Actress for a Comedy Series... and since Carolyn is flipping genius on Cougar Town (and I know a lot of people here love her), I thought this would be a great time to link it so everybody could write her name into the category, which they allow.

So check out the link below...

BB's Jeff & Jordan - Officially Together!

feeds@yuku.com (oc brooke99) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:06:03 GMT

For three months in the Big Brother house, theirs was the Showmance That Wasn't. Jeff and Jordan had a chemistry that was undeniable but perplexing - although they made an adorable couple, their relationship seemed stuck at a perpetual slow boil.

Turns out getting back to the real world was just what they needed to...

Panormal Activity

feeds@yuku.com (StoneColdHeat888) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:43:42 GMT

I saw this movie over the weekend...twice.��Its one of the scariest movies I've seen in a long, long time.��I loved it!� Of course,�on the downside, it scared the holy bejezus out of me & now I'm afraid to close my eyes when I go to bed at�night.�

Its a low budget movie that cost $11,000.00 to make.��They only had it�out to limited release, but�due to the positive response�& the fact that even in limited release it made over $7,000,000.00 this weekend,...

Just Testing

feeds@yuku.com (oc brooke99) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:25:47 GMT

Annnnnnd ... GO!

NHL Fans

feeds@yuku.com (iloveliason) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:20:15 GMT

Hockey season opens tomorrow!

All hockey fans welcome!

Go Caps!

Britney's new song - 3

feeds@yuku.com (oc brooke99) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:41:02 GMT

Has anybody heard it yet? I think it's another fun song, perfect for listening to when you're driving or working out or just need some pep. Britney and Max are a great team.

FlashFoward...what did you see?

feeds@yuku.com (IntheMoment) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:15:47 GMT

Has anyone watched this show?

I finally got to watch the premiere last night and I thought it was made of awesome!!

Such an interesting premise.

Soulless by Gail Carriger (Romance/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy/Steampunk) - A Novel

feeds@yuku.com (JewelTones) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:53:19 GMT

Okay. So I stumbled across Gail Carriger's Soulless in the bookstore last week and bought it and I was wondering... is anybody else reading this? Because you so should be! It's got something for everybody. It's a romance. it's a paranormal. It's an urban fantasy (but that good kind of romantic urban fantasy not the 'bad' urban fantasy...

Eastwick

feeds@yuku.com (tnpeters) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:10:04 GMT

I just finished watching lastweeks premiere and I have to say that I enjoyed it!

Thought it was funny and interesting!

I think I will tune in again this week to see whats gonna happen.

Anyone else watch?

Mercy on NBC

feeds@yuku.com (tnpeters) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:37:36 GMT

Did anyone watch it?

I'm still kinda on the fence about it. I thought it was alright but still haven't decided if I'm gonna be in for the long haul with this one.

I may watch it again this week and see if it gets better.

Fantasy Hockey09 anyone?

feeds@yuku.com (MsMatty35) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:01:04 GMT

I know this is short notice but I do believe that there are some hockey fans on this board so if any of you would like to have some EXTRA fun this season following your favorite team/players with a little, just for fun, Fantasy hockey and would like to join my new League then feel free ...

This is the first year I have ventured to do this because I think what the heck? I love hockey and watch a lot of games and follow a lot of players progress even though my heart is all about the...

What a great summer photo!

feeds@yuku.com (oc brooke99) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:08:13 GMT

My friend's photo is in a contest and I'd love to see it win for "Favorite Summer Vacation Photo!"

The Mentalist -- Season 2

feeds@yuku.com (JewelTones) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:13:10 GMT

It's baaaack! Tonight, in fact. It's on right now. CBS brings back Jane and the Gang.

JT