TAYLOR SWIFT: Cramping One Direction's Styles

The romance between Taylor Swift and One Direction's Harry Styles may be causing some discord with his band. Harry and Taylor reportedly arrived in England from New York City on her private jet while the rest of the guys traveled on another plane. Reports say that some 1D fans are even dubbing her Yoko Ono because Harry is spending more time with her than with his bandmates.

On this day in 1951 Joe DiMaggio announced his retirement. What sports figures were you the most sad to see hang it up?

BIRTHDAY SHOUT-OUTS

Celebs with birthdays today: Hailee Steinfeld, Mos Def, Mo'Nique, Teri Garr, Donna Mills, Rita Moreno

NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE QUIZ

85 percent of Americans trust people in this profession -- more than any other job. What is it?
ANSWER: Nursing. Car salesmen rank at the bottom, with just 10 percent trust.

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2012: Most Memorable Quotes of the Year

Fred Shapiro, associate librarian at Yale Law School, has released his seventh annual list of the most notable quotes of the year. Here's what made the list in 2012 ...

1. "There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the president no matter what ... who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims ... These are people who pay no income tax ... and so my job is not to worry about those people. I'll never convince them that they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives." –Mitt Romney, Boca Raton, Florida, May 17th.

2. "We took a concerted effort to go out and find women who had backgrounds that could be qualified to become members of our cabinet [in Massachusetts]. I went to a number of women's groups and said, 'Can you help us find folks?' and they brought us whole binders full of women." –Mitt Romney, Hempstead, N.Y., October 16th.

3. "If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help. There was a great teacher somewhere in your life. Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive. Somebody invested in roads and bridges. If you've got a business – you didn't build that." –Barack Obama, Roanoke, Virginia, July 13th.

4. "Please proceed, Governor." –Barack Obama, Hempstead, N.Y., October 16th. 

5. "You mentioned the Navy, for example, and that we have fewer ships than we did in 1916. Well, Governor, we also have fewer horses and bayonets because the nature of our military has changed. We have these things called aircraft carriers where planes land on them. We have these ships that go underwater, nuclear submarines." –Barack Obama, Boca Raton, Florida, October 22

6. "If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down." –Missouri senatorial candidate Todd Akin, August 19th.

7. "You hit a reset button for the fall campaign; everything changes. It's almost like an Etch A Sketch. You can kind of shake it up and we start all over again." –Romney senior campaign adviser Eric Fehrnstrom, March 21st.

8. "I'm an honorary consul general, so I have inviolability." –Socialite Jill Kelley, Tampa, Florida, November 11th.

9. "Oppan Gangnam style." –South Korean rapper PSY, "Gangnam Style" (song)

10 (tie). "Under current law, on January 1st, 2013, there is going to be a massive fiscal cliff of large spending cuts and tax increases." –Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, February 29th.

10 (tie). "I care more about my country than I do about a 20-year-old pledge." –Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), November 21st.

10 (tie). "I have a job to do ... If you think right now I give a damn about presidential politics, then you don't know me." –New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, October 30th. (News.msn.com)

BEAUTY: Women Celebs Who Dared to Go Gray

When men go gray people say they look distinguished. When women go gray, they run to the salon to get their hair dyed. These lady celebs are shaking things up by skipping the dye, embracing their new roots, and looking fabulous.

Check out these famous women who are going gray and flaunting it: 

• Helen Mirren: At 67 she's not hiding her grays and she looks gorgeous.
   
• Joan Baez: The famous folk singer is sporting an adorable gray pixie cut.
   
• Emmylou Harris: This country singer's hair has gone from brown to gray, but she still looks and sounds amazing.
   
• Diane Keaton: She doesn't have a full head of gray, but she doesn't mind letting the few strands show through.
   
• Nicole Kidman: No one can say this famous lady isn't hot – with grays or not! (TheStir)

HOLIDAYS: Three Holiday Spices With Health Benefits

While you overindulge on holiday baked goods, remember these three spices are not only delicious, they also have health-boosting benefits. 

• Cinnamon: It lowers bad cholesterol and keeps blood sugar in check. You can lower your risk of heart disease with a half teaspoon daily.
   
• Peppermint: Drink peppermint tea to ease bloating, nausea and cramps. Rubbing peppermint old on your temples alleviates headaches and reduces stress.
   
• Nutmeg: It induces drowsiness and regulates your digestive system. (Self)

HOLIDAYS: Shopping Without Stress

There's no two ways about it – holiday shopping is stressful. So many gifts to buy, and so little time. Between financial constraints and obnoxious mall crowds, holiday shopping can take the spirit of the season right out of you.

Stay sane with these tips, and enjoy the holidays without the stress of shopping:

• Make a budget and stick to it: If you know how much you are going to spend before you spend it, you won't have to stress about money problems in the new year.
   
• Compare prices: There are lots of apps and web resources to help you find the cheapest place to buy what you are looking for – take advantage of these resources.
   
• Don't wait until the last minute: Don't put off your shopping until the last few days – use the internet, and get it all done early!
   
• Valet park: Take the headache out of fighting for a parking spot at the mall – spend a few extra bucks on valet parking. You'll be so glad you did.
   
• Use the free gift wrap services: If the department store offers free gift wrap – take it! This will save you soooo much time! (GoodHousekeeping)

ADELE: Baby Fine Over Fine Baby

Adele's baby boy is fine, but he may bring her a fine -- which she'll have to pay for failing to register his birth with British authorities.

By law, all births have to be publicly registered within 40 days, a deadline that passed earlier this month. London's Sun reports that she may face a fine of about $1600 as a result, but points out that Adele probably doesn't need to worry too much about repercussions.

A source says, "Cops are hardly going to be banging on their door tomorrow and it’s probably just an oversight on their part. Most parents register their baby within a couple of weeks because it’s a nice thing to do -- and because there’s a fine if they don’t. There’s loads of reasons why parents are late, and millions of couples don’t bother for ages.”

Laws are similar in the U.S., although the deadlines vary by state.

NO DOUBT: Gwen's Guys Get in the Fashion Game

Gwen Stefani conquered the fashion world years ago, and now her bandmates in No Doubt are following in her footsteps.

The boys in the band have inked a deal with Britain's Fred Perry design house for a line of unisex clothing that's slated to hit stores next spring. The designs are said to draw from the punk subculture, but the prices are anything but underground -- expect to pay from $175 to $250 for shirts, sweaters and jackets.

NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE QUIZ

86 percent of Americans say they did this as kids  -- and six percent say they're positive they never did it. What is it?

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KATE MIDDLETON: Aussie DJs Fired Over Suicide Prank

The Australian radio show that may have caused the suicide of a British nurse who passed on a prank call to Kate Middleton has been pulled off the air.

2Day FM's Kyle and Jackie O show was cancelled effective immediately, with station management taking the extra step of banning prank calls from its airwaves and "undertaking a rigorous internal investigation" into the events that led to the suicide of Jacinta Saldanha.

TMZ notes that the show and station have a long history of pranks gone wrong, including one that involved a 911 call leading to a police investigation. Although the station has been repeatedly sanctioned by Australia's version of the FCC, management still signed off on the Kate prank -- which is likely to lead to another investigation.

WEIRD NEWS: Homer Alone

A Florida woman may want to stop watching those Simpsons reruns – after being busted for leaving her kids unattended while she went on a run for doughnuts and beer.

Jessica Sanland was arrested after cops responded to a call that her seven-year-old was wandering unattended and crying around her apartment complex swimming pool after midnight. The deputies also discovered a four-year-old alone in Sanland's apartment.

Police dialed the woman's cell phone and she returned home, smelling of alcohol and explaining the reason for her trip. The officers reported that two prescription pill containers, a bottle of cold medicine, a half empty beer can and a samurai sword were left within the children’s reach.

Sounds like she'll need to get some D'oh! for bail. (Gainesville Sun)

WEIRD NEWS: Not a Sentence to Sniff At

A Florida man is set to serve eight years in jail after he was convicted of putting his nose where it didn't belong – an urn of human ashes that he stole from a home he'd broken into.

Jose Diaz-Marrero and two accomplices ransacked the home, stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and electronics, but the victim was most upset at the disappearance of two urns containing the ashes of her late Great Danes and one containing the remains of her father. After cops tracked him down, Diaz-Marrero told them he thought the urns contained crushed pills and decided to taste and snort the contents.

The human remains were found, discarded, by the side of a lake, and returned to the man's daughter. (Ocala Star)

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FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE: Stop That Fighting

Florence Welch stopped a Florence and the Machine gig Sunday night to get fans to stop fighting. Welch stopped "Shake It Out" during their show in Aberdeen, Scotland, stepped to the front of stage and said, "Excuse me, all of you, stop it. I'm sorry all of you if you're upset." Welch also asked if one woman near the fight was okay and then jumped off the stage to give the fan a hug. After jumping back onstage, Welch said, "Everyone's who's friends, kiss and make up and be good to each other!" Welch and company started the song again and the show proceeded without incident. Check out a clip of the incident below.

TAYLOR SWIFT: Premieres "I Knew You Were Trouble" Thursday

Taylor Swift will ring in her 23rd birthday Thursday with the premiere of her 23rd music video, for “I Knew You Were Trouble.” MTV will host the world premiere of the music video Thursday at 4:40 p.m. ET. A photo gallery for the clip is already up on MTV.com, and on Tuesday, the site will host a video chronology of T’s previous 22 videos.

On Wednesday, Taylor interviews with Sway Calloway on the Big and Best of 2012 webcast, which will also include performances by Thompson Square and Dustin Lynch. The eight-hour webcast starts at noon ET at BigAndBestOf2012.com.

Taylor is in Europe promoting her album Red. She performs on the German TV show Schlag den Raab this weekend.

HOLIDAYS: Meet the Christmas Sweater King

If Christmas Sweater’s have a king, it’s got to be Nashville, Tennessee’s Troy Pollard. He’s the proprietor of the online store Ugly Sweater Mafia, and the holidays are his busiest time of year, cranking out festive ugly knits for the holiday sweater season.

He ships the ugly duds to customers across the country, as well as exotic destinations like Saudi Arabia and New Zealand. All the sweaters are priced under $50 and come in pre-lit options. (Southern Living)

FEDEX: Has Busiest Day in History

The holiday season is in full swing. Just ask FedEx. The shipping company had their busiest day in history on Monday.

Manager Alex Johnson explained, "With the Internet now, that volume is just flying off the hook."

On Monday afternoon, FexEx said it had shipped an estimated 19 million packages, which marks a 10 percent increase over their busiest day last year. All those packages meant more work, so the company brought in 20,000 seasonal hires to deal with the record 280 million packages it expects to deliver worldwide between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Source: Los Angeles Times