Celeb splits, or assumed splits, have been all the rage lately. While Tom and Katie are claiming to be as strong as ever partying down in Tahiti (hmmm, Holmes sure is traveling a lot for a woman about to give birth), we’re pleased to inform you that Lindsay Lohan, the 19-year-old who has dated everyone, is now recycling boys and dating Wilmer Valderrama once again.

While we’re on the topic of celeb breakups and makeups, reality stars Kristin Cavalarri and Brody Jenner are over. Shocker.

Newsflash! Apparently the former Mrs. Pitt is a bitch! That’s right. A former “friend” of Aniston’s, from her pre-Friends, pre-Brad, pre-fame days, totally ripped on her in front a group of celeb-pals at Joe’s Pub in NYC. It’s actually an interesting read. Check it out here: www.nydailynews.com

And since we all don’t see enough of Paris and Nicole (together at least), E! is currently filming the newest season of The Simple Life. (At least this season we can watch to see if the ex-best friends get into any catfights!).

Buying shoes is always followed by a feeling of delight, even if it’s just a pair of sneakers. Shiney and new, you simply can’t wait to show them off at the gym when you hit the treadmill!

But isn’t it even better to find a pair you don’t mind wearing around campus with jeans and a t-shirt? A pair (or two) that is both undeniably stylish, comfortable and comes in any mix of colors you want?

Well, say hello to, ME (my etnies).

Etnies (our favorite skate footwear brand) just launched their ME (my etnies) custom sneaker-building site. Now you can create your very own pair in three easy steps. The simple process allows you to customize 12 sections of the Callicut style sneaker with 11 different colors and patterns. (We like the camouflage option best.)

Step 1 – You get to decide on the color of everything from the signature side E, to the lining and laces.

Step 2 – Personalize your sneaker with a unique ID, like your name, initials or a message. You have seven characters to play with, so have fun! ( We opted for, Hottie.)

Step 3 – Buy your new kicks.

Simple enough.

No need to worry if they are going to look good. You can view your sneaker while you customize it and from all angles. They cost 70 bucks and in four to six weeks your fancy footwear is delivered at your feet.

Available at www.etnies.com/me or www.etniesgirl.com/me

You need water; you need Advil; you need to lie in the dark until the dying-feeling subsides.

We’ve all been there, hangovers are brutal! Yet no matter how many times we tell ourselves that alcohol is the devil and will never touch our lips again, we are always somehow convinced to do otherwise (It’s college, of course). And the vicious cycle continues …

So how do you rid yourself of the pain, fast?

First, stay away from caffeine; it will worsen dehydration. Just stick to good old H2O and check out this weird but wonderful, hangover-curing concoction: The Almighty Hangover Emergency Cure, by SoYouWanna.com. This mixture will ease the pain and aid in rapid recovery.

1) Take 200mg cysteine, a supplement that counteracts poisonous effects of

metabolized alcohol.

2) Take 600mg of vitamin C.

3) Take one vitamin B-complex tablet.

4) Mix the following ingredients in a blender: one banana, one small can of V-8, six large strawberries, two tablespoons of honey, one cup of orange juice, one to two cups of milk, and a quarter teaspoon of salt. Tasty.

But remember, prevention will always save you from the worst hangover symptoms!

Port Problemo

This week the Bush Administration revealed its plan to give the United Arab Emirates operation control of six major American ports in exchange for their cooperation with US investigations. This disclosure raised national security concerns throughout the country.

Bush tried to calm the uproar by explaining that the administration wouldn’t be going forward with this if port security was at risk. However, the president was only recently informed of the negotiations.

www.nbc10.com

Abortion: Not Cool in South Dakota

Last night the South Dakota State Senate approved a bill that will ban abortion in the entire state, even in cases of rape and incest. Other states are considering similar measures, yet South Dakota is the only state to pass the ban thusfar.

www.dailypepper.com

Bird Flu Frenzy in France

A second case of avian flu virus was confirmed in France yesterday. The infected duck was found in the village of Bouvent, about 22 miles away from the first case. The country is attempting to keep its precious national emblem (poultry) safe by keeping them indoors.

www.nytimes.com

On a Lighter Note: Zoo puts giraffe on birth control!

At the Biblical zoo in Jerusalem, vets have injected the most fertile giraffe with birth control hormones since there isn’t enough room for more offspring.

http://dwb.newsobserver.com

She may be linked to just about everyone in Hollywood, and while we can’t comment on her status with Adam Levine, Bam Margera or Johnny Knoxville, we can tell you this (before Star magazine tries to dupe you later this week): Jessica Simpson is not, let me repeat not, dating hot-shot comedian, Dane Cook. In fact, Mr. Cook has a pretty steady gal-pal. The only pairing for these two is as co-workers on the set of their new movie, “Employee of the Month.” More on that to come.

We informed you a few weeks ago that the usually quiet Hilton sister, Nicky, was overheard calling Mischa Barton a “fat pig.” Well it seems Miss Barton is continuing to fuel the fire and is lashing out against Paris. Click here for all the juicy details.

OK, Laguna Beach fans, listen up. Right now is your chance to win a 10 minute conversation with Kristin Cavalleri. Normally we’d make fun of anyone who bids on this (go team L.C.), but hey, the money is going to charity. Just kidding, we love Kristin, too! Bid Now!

Well, February is nearing its end, which just means the Oscars are that much closer! See ya next week!

No one enjoys shaving. Women, though, must tend to this not-so-fun and time-consuming chore of hair-removal. We know, we know: It’s not fair that men only have to shave their faces and we have to shave just about everything else.

So what do you do when time isn’t on your side? Not shave? That won’t work.

Because we know that hairy legs and a mini skirt don’t go together and neither does a tank top and hairy underarms.

We have something for you: King of Shaves Woman’s Shave & Smooth Shaving Spritz. It’s a bit of a tongue-twister, but the convenient spritz dramatically reduces shaving time with an unusual spray-on application. Formulated with fabulous good-for-you ingredients like vitamin E (protects the skin from UV rays), almond oil (penetrates the skin to soften and smooth), bisabolol (an anti-inflammatory) and grapefruit oil (a natural anti-bacterial). This easy-to-use spray is perfect for when your late and need a quick, painless shave. It smells great, too (thank the grapefruit oil)!

You can find this wonder in drugstores nationwide.

4.25fl. oz./$6.

You can also visit the King of Shaves Web site, www.shave.com/usa, for more great products, shaving tips, retailer information and samples.

Sugar makes us fat.

So, we turn to splendid splenda to satisfy our sweet cravings. No calories, no worries, right?

The truth is, this artificial sweetener is toxic. Experts say that it may cause unpleasant side effects, like stomach pain, rashes and dizziness.

No thanks!

How about a natural, zero-calorie alternative? Stevia is an herb, 10 to 15 times sweeter than sugar in its raw leaf form. Grown in parts of Paraguay and Brazil, it has been used as a sweetener around the world for hundreds of years.

Why don’t most of us know about this sweet wonder?

The FDA will only classify it as a dietary supplement, claiming that it is an unsafe food additive. Yet dozens of scientific studies have found this sugar substitute to be completely harmless. Rob McCaleb, President of the Herb Research Foundation, says that the safety of Stevia may not be the real issue; this product has the potential to become the most popular non-caloric sweetener. It would diminish our addiction to artificial sweeteners.

Hmm, isn’t it comforting to know that the FDA has our best interest at heart?

Stevia is sold in health food stores and can be ordered on the stevia Web site.

www.stevia.com

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Love Your Heart

Today is National Women’s Heart Day, sponsored by Sister to Sister, a national grassroots nonprofit organization that works to provide women with health tips and information in order to prevent heart disease.

Check out www.sistertosister.org to find out if a heart health fair is available in a city near you. If you attend, you&#8217ll be offered a FREE heart-health screening to ensure your ticker is in good shape.

Shady Cheney

As we all know, Dick Cheney accidentally shot hunting partner Harry M. Whittington, who later suffered a heart attack because a shotgun pellet became lodged in his heart. The vice president took the blame for the incident in an interview with Brit Hume of Fox News on Wednesday.

www.bloomberg.com

Girl has her prosthetic leg stolen twice!

For the second time in recent months, somebody broke into 16-year-old Melissa Huffs home and stole her $12,000 cosmetic leg — including a $16,000 leg that had been donated following the first crime. “It’s insane. Who hates her that bad?” her mother, Lisa Huff said.

For more on the story: www.msnbc.msn.com

Dog Gone Missing

The search for an award-winning dog was called off Thursday at JFK airport. Bohem C’est La Vie, a whippet who answers to Vivi, escaped from her cage at the airport on her way home from this week’s Westminster Kennel Club show, where she had won an award of merit. Little Vivi was believed to be loose in the surrounding area. The dog’s owner, Jill Walton said she’s concerned the whippet might not survive, “She’s a skinny little thing and I don’t know if she’ll make it.” Authorities said they will keep their eyes open for the pup.

www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11374957

Is It Really a French Fry?

Not only do McDonald’s fries contain a third more trans fats than originally thought, but the corporation revealed Monday that wheat and dairy are used to flavor the popular item. Those allergic to gluten, beware.

abcnews.go.com

According to a new survey by Trojan condoms, two-thirds of women agree that having good sex is a priority in their lives and 60 percent wish they were having it more often. Um … what’s up with the other ladies?

Girls our age may not think about sex every seven seconds (unless wondering whether he noticed we were wearing a push-up bra the last time we made-out counts), but we do like to have GOOD sex as much as possible. And when you’re dealing with college-age guys, well, that’s just not very easy to come by (no pun intended).

The absolute biggest turn off – besides him mentioning he’s already slept with your best friend, and by the way, she was hot – is him using a crappy condom that feels like it’s ripping you apart. Or even worse &#8217 no condom at all (which usually goes along with the tiresome begging to “just put the tip in”).

That’s why all ladies should have their own stock of rubbers, cute enough to put into your purse, your nightstand or your glove compartment. We recommend Elexa, a new line of “sexual health products” (condoms, lube … you know the drill) by Trojan designed specifically with women’s pleasure in mind. They’re as good as it gets for latex protection. One-minute men, however, are entirely your problem.

For more info, visit www.elexabytrojan.com

In keeping with the lovely-dovey Valentine’s theme, we thought it be only appropriate to provide you with an update on the latest celeb “breakup in question.” TomKat adamantly denies a split, but we know how much truth there is to those celeb denials (think Jessica and Nick). Guess we’ll just have to wait for the baby to see what happens with this whole charade, um, we mean love affair.

www.pinkisthenewblog.com

It’s still not too late to send out some belated Valentine’s. Gallery of the Absurd features some hysterical e-cards sure to keep all the girls giggling.

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Jessica Simpson said February 14th was spent with all her single girlfriends, devouring chocolate and watching “When Harry Met Sally.” Wonder what Nick did? Hmmm.

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And what’s a girl to do when she no longer has Jude Law by her side on Valentine’s Day? Sienna Miller’s answer … bowl.

www.hellomagazine.com

More juicy gossip next week — when we’ve all hopefully detoxed from the chocolate overdose.