DIET & EXERCISE: New Bike Is Pedaled Underwater

A Florida-based fitness equipment company is selling a new exercise machine that allows users to ride an exercise bike with the pedals submerged underwater.

The makers of the Fitwet claim it offers 12 times higher intensity than regular standing exercise bikes – while helping users avoid the fatigue associated with working out.

On top of extra calories burned and reduced fatigue, the machine also has water jets that massage your legs while you’re pedaling. (Daily Mail)

STUDY: Flirting on the Job Helps Women Climb the Corporate Ladder

According to a new study, flirting at work may help some women climb the corporate ladder.

Researchers found that women flirt, people perceive them as confident, which is considered very important in successful negotiations.

The key, of course, is to flirt with your own natural personality in mind. If you’re out there being fake, other people will see right through it and you’ll be perceived as desperate. (New York Daily News)

BACHELOR: Jason Mesnick, Molly Malaney Expecting First Child

Bachelor couple Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney are expecting their first child together in March.

Jason has a seven-year-old son from a previous marriage.

The couple married in February 2010, soon after Jason famously dumped Bachelor fiancee Melissa Rycroft on national TV. Melissa is currently on Dancing with the Stars: All Stars.

Source: Us magazine

ON THE TUBE

Friday

• Kelly & Michael (ABC) - Salma Hayek (Here Comes the Boom), Kyle MacLachlan (Portlandia), Drew Lachey and Anna Trebunskaya (Dancing With the Stars)
• The Talk (CBS) - Megan Mullally (Childrens Hospital), Zachary Knighton (Happy Endings), guest co-host Shemar Moore
• The View (ABC) - Michael Strahan (Kelly and Michael), Lara Spencer (Good Morning America), Jewel
• Ellen DeGeneres (synd) - Kate Walsh (Private Practice), Mike Epps, wrestler Anthony Robles
• David Letterman (CBS) - John Goodman (Argo), Jeff Altman, Jamey Johnson with Alison Krauss
• Jay Leno (NBC) - Whitney Cummings (Whitney), comedian Rove McManus, The Script
• Tune into Lifetime for the season finale of American's Most Wanted.
• The Biography Channel has the series premiere of Cursed.

Saturday

• Baseball's American League Championship Series gets going on TBS.
• NBC has coverage as number-seven Notre Dame takes on number-17 Stanford in a traditional college football tilt.

Sunday

• The Walking Dead is back for a zombie-tacular third season.
• NBC's Sunday Night Football matches up the Green Bay Packers and the undefeated Houston Texans.

ROBIN ROBERTS: Home from the Hospital

Good Morning America host Robin Roberts returned home Wednesday evening. Yesterday morning, the show aired a clip of the moment as she thanked her doctors who are trying to save her life.

She’s had a successful bone marrow transplant and is feeling “stronger and stronger” each day. Roberts is battling a rare disease called “Myelodysplastic Syndrome”. It’s a side effect from her earlier battle against breast cancer. Once she got home she took to Twitter to tell her fans “There’s no place like home. After 30 days in the hospital I’m home. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Thank YOU and bless YOU. XO”

NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE QUIZ

In the United States, this lasts about 31 minutes. In Europe, it lasts 84 minutes. What is it?

ANSWER: The average nap time for an adult.

MIKE TYSON: Allowed to Travel Down Under

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has been granted a visa to Australia. This is just one week after he was denied a trip to New Zealand. The government there said his violent criminal history was enough to stop him at the border.

Australia gave Tyson a provisional visa so that he can conduct a motivational speaking tour. Immigration officials warned the boxer that any unlawful missteps and he’ll be placed on the first plane back to the United States.

LINDSAY LOHAN: Looks Like She Was Telling the Truth Over the $40K

It looks like Lindsay Lohan was telling the truth when she said that she'd given her mother Dina $40,000 to save her Long Island, New York home.

By this time, you've heard all about the screaming match in Lindsay's limo that ended with a 911 call at Dina's house. According to TMZ, after Lindsay bailed out her mother a first time, Dina fell behind on her mortgage payments again. So Lindsay gave her another $40,000 -- and now a source says that's the money they were arguing over in the wee hours of Wednesday.

TMZ also says that Dina has taken money from Lindsay to pay her kid brother's tuition, among other things.

LADY GAGA: Pedal Pusher

Lady Gaga wants her Little Monsters to start spinning their wheels -- for a good cause.

Gaga is organizing a charity bike ride to benefit her Born This Way Foundation, teaming with spinning-class experts Soul Cycle for the effort. The Mother Monster Tweeted, "Please send us your ideas... We want to know what is important to you in relation to body image and helping those with disabilities. What do you want this ride to accomplish?"

LEONA LEWIS: Animal Cracked?

Leona Lewis has revealed one of the reasons she's so adamant about protecting the rights of animals -- she thinks she used to be one!

Leona, a two-time winner of PETA's World's Sexiest Vegetarian award, tells Time Out London, "‘A part of me feels like I was an animal in my past life that wasn’t treated very nicely, and I do believe that every creature has a soul and has feelings. I’m sure they feel sadness, if they’re cooped up in a little cage. Fear and pain and suffering is not okay for any being to feel intentionally at the hands of us."

DOOBIE BROTHERS: 40th Anniversary DVD

The Doobie Brothers will mark their 40th anniversary with a DVD that combines performances and interviews with the band's key members.

Let the Music Play -- The Story of The Doobie Brothers covers four decades in which they sold more than 40-million albums. Co-founders and frontmen Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston, along with Michael McDonald, John McFee, Tiran Porter, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, manager Bruce Cohn and long-time producer Ted Templeman add their insiders' perspectives to the first-ever Doobies documentary.

It's due out on DVD, Blu Ray and Digital Video November 13th.

INTERNET FIND

Fans of SNL's Bobby Moynihan now have a blog where they can get All The Bobby they want.

JIM CARREY: Death Hoax

Don't believe those Internet rumors saying Jim Carrey is dead.

Yesterday (Wednesday), someone started a Facebook page called R.I.P. Jim Carrey and said that he'd died in a plane crash. But his rep tells E! Online that the 50-year-old is alive and well.

Other recent victims of death hoaxes include Taylor Swift, "Somebody I Used to Know" singer Gotye, Reba McEntire and Eddie Murphy.

ALEX RODRIGUEZ: How Much Bad Press Can You Get in 24 Hours?

Alex Rodriguez's press agent is certainly a busy beaver today. A-Rod is not having a good past 24 hours.

• Last night (Wednesday), he got pulled from the Yankees-Orioles playoff game in the ninth inning, only to watch his replacement, Raul Ibanez, tie and then win the game with home runs.
• This morning, Donald Trump Tweeted, "Asking why my dislike of A-Rod -- dishonorable dealings with me on an apartment deal."
• And now TMZ reports that the Miami mansion featured on X Factor allegedly belonging to Simon Cowell actually belongs to Rodriguez. He's been trying to unload the $38 million pad with no takers. 

Fox News reports that Rodriguez came out of the game last night due to some pain in his waist area.

WEIRD NEWS: The Wrong Way Home

A senior citizen in Chicago dialed 911 to get himself to a hospital, but took matters into his own hands to get home from the sick-house – by stealing an ambulance to make the drive himself.

77-year-old John Neal walked out of the hospital and spotted an idling ambulance and figured "what the heck," hopping in and heading for home. He managed to make it most of the way, driving 10 of the 12 miles, before authorities pulled him over – charging him with grand theft auto as well as driving without a license.

The paramedics assigned to the ambulance may also need a little treatment: They've been suspended and may face discipline for leaving the vehicle unattended with the keys inside. (UPI)

First, Florida became famous for hosting alligator parties for kids’ birthdays. Now, they’re trotting out some other exotic animals.

Even though many states have rules that discourage big cats from spending too much play time with people, Florida marches to their own drummer. At Dade City's private zoo Wild Things, you can have your kid's birthday party at the tiger cub pool, featuring a real Siberian tiger cub named Tony. This feline fun can be yours for the price of $200 for 30 minutes. (Jezebel)

BINGE BUST

You said yes to potato skins, jalapeno poppers, and beer with co-workers last night ... and today you’re feeling like a beached whale.

Here are a couple of ways to get your diet back on track and cleanse yourself of last night’s sins …

• Start over – Today is a new day and just because you slip up every now and then, it doesn’t mean you should give up!
   
• Toss it – If the food, or anything like it, is still in your fridge, get rid of it and start clean.
   
• Decaf – Studies suggest that caffeine messes with your insulin. So stick to decaf and help your body reboot. (Yahoo Shine)

MIND & BODY: Bad Habits That Hurt Your Skin

Blemish free, youthful looking skin is something every woman wants, and most spend tons of money trying to achieve. Despite your efforts, you might be sabotaging your complexion without even realizing it.

Avoid these bad habits that are hurting your skin:

• Using too many products: Overloading your complexion with tons of different products and treatments will only dull your skin – stick to a simple cleanser and moisturizer combination that suits your skin's needs based on your age and skin type.
   
• Over-exfoliating: Scrubbing your face doesn't mean you are getting it cleaner – it means you are irritating it and potentially causing breakouts. Choose a gentle exfoliating cleanser and be delicate with your skin.
   
• Skipping sunscreen indoors: Harmful UV rays can penetrate windows, so bright sunny days are dangerous for your skin even if you are indoors. Sunscreen will also protect your skin from the damaging effects of fluorescent lighting and computer screens.
   
• Dehydrating your skin: Caffeinated beverages, energy drinks and certain medications can take the moisture out of your skin, causing a flaky dull complexion. Cut back on caffeine and drink lots of water to keep your skin fully hydrated and healthy looking. (Redbook)

TOP 10 : Most Influential Men of 2012

Every man has the power to influence to others, whether you're an athlete, actor, teacher, coach, businessman or father. But who is the most influential man in the world? AskMen.com wanted to know and has compiled its list of the Top 49 Men of 2012.

It includes people like Alec Baldwin, Tim Tebow, Kanye West, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. But the number-one spot goes to the fictional character James Bond. No matter which actor is playing him, the character is the same – and men think he's pretty darn awesome. 007 beats out Jamaican Olympian Usain Bolt and Bill Clinton.

Here's how the Top 10 lines up.

1. James Bond

2. Usain Bolt

3. Bill Clinton

4. Seth MacFarlane

5. Joseph Gordon-Levitt

6. Jimmy Kimmel

7. SpaceX Founder Elon Musk

8. Hip-Hop artist Frank Ocean

9. Instagram founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger

10. Ryan Gosling

BRITNEY SPEARS: She's Rich!

Britney Spears isn't in charge of her finances, but that hasn't stopped her from accumulating a fortune.

According to new docs filed in her conservatorship case, and obtained by TMZ, Brit has reported assets totaling more than $32 million since December 31st, 2010. She needs the cash, too, because her bills are huge.

Here are some of her expenses from 2010 alone:

• Child support and care: $303,673.72
• Cleaning expenses: $27,265
• Personal grooming and wardrobe: $61,295.12
• Automobile expenses: $59,351.92 (and she didn't even buy a car that year)
• Rent for Calabasas house: $19,000 a month
• Electric bill: $5629.43 in just one month
• Gas bill: $1841 in just one month
• Water bill: $2278.27 in just one month

WEIRD NEWS: Litter Bugged

A Florida man used up at least one of his nine legal lives after cops hauled him off on several charges after a neighbor called to complain that he was firing shots into his cat's litter box.

David Ciullo was arrested last week after cops surrounded his residence in response to a report of shots fired. When one deputy banged on the door to check on things, he calmly answered, saying, "I fire the gun once in a while to test it out." He admitted that the tests often take place when he's intoxicated – which led the authorities to confiscate the weapon and take him into custody. (TC Palm)

LINDSAY LOHAN: Escapes From New York

Lindsay Lohan has put 3000 miles between her and her  hard-partying mother.

Linds reportedly left New York for Los Angeles today (Thursday) to escape her mom Dina following their blowout the other night. According to a source, she's "upset over her recent role as the family’s primary financial supporter." She reportedly loaned her mom $40,000 to keep their $1.29 million Long Island, New York home out of foreclosure, a move that prompted their argument.

Source: New York Daily News

• Lindsay Lohan escapes mom, heads back to L.A. Is Lindsay the "sane" one in her family? How scary is that? nydn.us/QUuNKU

POLITICS: The 7-Eleven Election Poll Is On

With the presidential election rolling forward, everybody is looking for clues about who’s going to win.

One thing to look at is the 7-Eleven cup poll.

When buying coffee at 7-Eleven, shoppers can choose a red cup for Romney or a blue cup for Obama.

And, even though this poll is totally unscientific, it has never been wrong in its three-election history. (Sacramento Bee)

FYI: President Obama is currently in the lead in the coffee cup poll.

WEIRD NEWS: This Dinner Plan Was Nutty!

A Michigan man's neighbors were left thinking he was completely nuts after he burned down a large portion of their apartment complex while trying to cook dinner – by blasting a squirrel with a blowtorch.

The man, whose name was not released, was on his third floor balcony when he got a hankering for some flash-roasted rodent, and broke out the propane-powered device. He didn't get too far into the cooking process when things got out of hand, leading to the flames hopping to the roof, then to upper floors of the building.

No one, other than the squirrel, was injured in the fire (Lansing State-Journal) 

HALLOWEEN: What His Scary Flick Pick Says About Him

With the temperatures dropping, it could only mean one thing: it’s snuggle season! But before you curl up to a scary movie with your man, take a look at what his Halloween flick pick says about him. 

• The Exorcist: He clearly didn’t grow up in the Catholic Church or else he’d take to this Hellish flick like a vampire takes to garlic.
   
• It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown: He’s a kid at heart, but in a good way. He revels in the hope that something great will come, even if haters, like Lucy, have no reason to believe.
   
• Child’s Play: He may be a kid at heart, too, but he might be the kid you don’t want to play dolls with.
   
• Halloween: He either has a thing for watching teenage babysitters or a severe issue with his sister.
   
• Nightmare on Elm Street: He either sleeps like the dead or neither of you are getting shut-eye tonight.
   
• Carrie: He’s still peeved he didn’t have a date to prom.
   
• Paranormal Activity: He’s a protector and problem solver.
   
• Edward Scissorhands: He’s a hipster with a heart of gold.
   
• Scream: He’s a horror film snob who loves to go on and on about this parody of horror movie clichés.
   
• Scary Movie: He's a fan of fart jokes.
   
• Hocus Pocus: He’s your gay best friend, and it’s going to be a Bette Midler kind of night.
   
• Psycho: He’s probably a curmudgeon who says things like, "They just don’t make horror movies like they used to," or "Get off my lawn kids!"
   
• Addams Family Values: If he can quote this under-rated movie and laugh hysterically, hang on! He’s a keeper! (Glamour)

BEAUTY: Jennifer Aniston is the Face of a New Hair Care Line

New Jennifer Aniston news! Nope, it's not about her ginormous engagement ring that has its own zip code ... Jen has agreed to be the face of a new hair care line that she not only endorses, but has invested in!

Jen is using her super famous locks to be the spokesperson for Living Proof, a boutique haircare line that boasts a shampoo claiming to tame frizzy hair. (Glamour)

WENDY'S: Updates Its Logo

After more than 30 years, Wendy's is modernizing its logo.

The lettering swaps the rustic-style font for a casual-looking faux-handwritten look. And the picture of Wendy is getting a makeover -- likely to keep step with the chain's more upscale menu choices. While retaining the pigtails in her hair, she appears less childlike, and more confident and mature.

Research kept the company from anything more drastic. Wendy's CEO Emil Brolick tells the Associated Press that dozens of designs were tested, but "when we pushed things too far, [customers] very much reeled us back."

No word yet on how the real-life Wendy Thomas feels about the new design. Not only did her father Dave name the chain for her, the classic logo was based on a photo he took.

WEIRD NEWS: Birthday Cake, Pinky Frosting

A Florida man spoiled his young daughter's birthday party by giving an uninvited guest the finger – after the man invaded the soiree with a machete and sliced the digit off his right hand.

The 42-year-old man, whose name was not released, was throwing a party for the little girl when an acquaintance showed up and began stealing beer – which led to a confrontation. When the host tried to stop the man from riding away on his bicycle, the beer thief pulled a machete out of his waistband, sliced the host, then fled.

The severed finger was reattached and the attacker was nailed ... and all signs point to a conviction. (Naples News)

JUSTIN BIEBER: Related to Canadian Superstars

Ryan Gosling, Avril Lavigne and Celine Dion not only have their Canadian ancestry in common -- they're also all related to Justin Bieber.

According to Ancestry.com, Bieber and Ryan are 11th cousins once removed, Bieber and Avril are 12th cousins, and Bieber and Dion are 10th cousins three times removed. The quartet all have connections to the earliest settlers of Quebec 400 years ago.

Source: Us magazine

BE HAPPY: Smile for the Fridge!

In Japan, researchers at the University of Tokyo have made a refrigerator that will only unlock ... if you smile!  "The Happiness Counter" was designed to increase happiness – by making people smile more.

The idea is that if you are forced to smile in order to get your food out of the fridge, you just might be happier. Or not. (Mashable.com)

Here's a video about it: Vimeo.com

LINDSAY LOHAN: My Mom Was Not on Cocaine

Lindsay Lohan says she regrets her fight with her mother and insists Dina was not on cocaine that night. 

Linds tells TMZ, "I told my dad a really hurtful and untruthful lie about my mom. She was not on cocaine." She says her father Michael Lohan betrayed her trust by releasing a recording of that phone call. And because of that, she is now "done" with him forever, adding that Michael "doesn't know what it means to be a father. He doesn't want to be a dad."

TRENDING NOW

Miley’s intruder, Justin Bieber’s penis and Hayden Panettiere’s hit top trends on Google and Twitter.

• Miley Cyrus: The scissor-wielding guy who allegedly got onto Miley Cyrus' property last month was convicted of trespassing. He faces up to 18 months in jail.
• Justin Bieber: Bieb says that penis picture floating around the Internet isn't him.
• Hayden Panettiere: Her new series Nashville nabbed a solid 9 million viewers for its debut on Wednesday, winning its time slot in the adult demo.
• Duck Dynasty: 3.8 million viewers tuned in for the second-season premiere of the reality series on Wednesday.
• Washington Nationals: They had a 2-1 victory over the defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.
• Joe Girardi: He's staying on to manage the New York Yankees despite the recent death of his father.

TOP TWEETS

Celebs were tweeting during the big debate.

• Bill Maher: “Joe is not afraid to interrupt Ryan -- or himself...This isn't the kind of ‘feeling the burn’ Ryan enjoys…This Biden guy is awesome! I hope he keeps that nice sleepy black guy on the ticket!...Hello 9-11? There’s an old man beating a child on my TV…Ryan's hair is sweating…Let's just say it: even in HD, Biden's plugs look pretty good.”
• Eva Longoria: “Martha Raddatz is best moderator ever!”
• Kevin Nealon: “Is Martha Biden's wife? Can't we just get rid of the middle class people…Biden and Ryan could never work together as synchronized swimmers.”
• Dane Cook: “They need to play The Little Rascals theme music underneath this debate…This debate gives me the same uneasy feeling I had during the entire gangsta-rap era.”
• Piers Morgan: “Ryan getting way too geeky on the numbers…Ryan sounds weak on foreign policy.”
• Patton Oswalt: “‘Good debate, half-pint!’ --Biden at the end of this… I feel sorry for whomever's scheduled to fight Martha Raddatz at the underground fight club later tonight…Ryan, when Biden's talking about soldiers and soldiers dying -- please don't smirk. Please. Please figure out another face.”
• Arsenio Hall: “I think Ryan just quickly sipped some Ciroc.”
• Joy Behar: “Biden is better than Viagra for senior citizens…I'm thinking Paul Ryan suffers from the tragedy of dry mouth.”
• Ashley Judd: “The fact checks to Ryan's whoppers are coming in faster than I can keep up with him. He is slick, give him that.”
• Samuel L. Jackson: “Can you really see Ryan kicking it with a Native American? Anywhere?”
• Meghan McCain: “This debate is blood sport. Crossfire style. Don't know how this will change swing voters minds.”
• Melissa Joan Hart: “Very interesting debate. But Biden seems to either be laughing or raising his voice.”

VP DEBATE: Biden, Ryan Exchange Blows (audio)

In a debate the was certainly more lively than the first presidential meet, VP Joe Biden and Mitt Romney's running mate Paul Ryan mixed it up on everything from the economic recovery and foreign policy to abortion on Thursday night in Danville, Kentucky.

Whereas President Obama was reserved in the presidential debate, Biden was lively, spoke forcefully and frequently challenged Ryan's promises and plans. He often grinned widely or broke into laughter when Ryan spoke.

Ryan attacked the Obama administration's handling of the economy and questioned its foreign policy.

Biden often countered with facts and figures and personal connections that have come from his years of public service.

While the pundits are still debating who won the only vice presidential debate, there was one clear-cut winner -- Martha Raddatz of ABC News did a fine job keeping both candidates in check, questioning them on some of their claims and kept the interruptions at a minimum.

Source: CNN

NFL: Titans Beat Steelers With Late Field Goal

The Tennessee Titans kicked their way past the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-23 on Thursday night, with Rob Bironas hitting four field goals, including the game-winning 40-yarder as time expired.

It was the Steelers third straight loss on the road this year, although quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had a good game, passing for 363 yards to become the Steelers' top career passer.

Source: AP

BIRTHDAY SHOUT-OUTS

Celebs with birthdays today: Kirk Cameron, Hugh Jackman, Josh Hutcherson, Marion Jones, Charlie Ward

INTERNET FIND

Whenever a girl gets a text from a guy they're interested in, they immediately analyze every word in the text to decipher its true meaning. Now they no longer have to do that because HeTexted.com will do it for them.

MICHAEL VICK: Owns a Dog

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has confirmed that he owns a dog.

Vick spent nearly 2 years in prison – and completely out of football -- for his role in a brutal dog-fighting ring. Many believe he’s the last person on earth who should be responsible for caring for a pet.

Vick said yesterday (quote) “I understand the strong emotions by some people about our family’s decision to care for a pet. As a father, it is important to make sure my children develop a healthy relationship with animals.”

LINDSAY LOHAN: Mother is in Debt for Over $1 Million

The early-morning spat between Lindsay Lohan and her mother has blown the lid off Dina Lohan’s financial mess. Not only did Lindsay loan her $40,000 to pay her mortgage on a home she can’t afford, but records reveal Dina is in debt to the tune of $1.3 million. Her monthly mortgage payment is nearly $8000 a month.

Lindsay’s mom acted as her manager for her teenage years while she was a rising star and making movies like “Mean Girls”. She took a 15% cut of Lindsay’s salary. She’s squandered that money. Now Dina faces foreclosure on her million-dollar Long Island home.

And to add insult to injury, Dina Lohan owes another $300,000 to a former business partner. She supposedly used that money to “kick-start Lindsay’s singing career”. Talk about a failed investment.