Amy Poehler and Will Arnett Prepare For Baby # 2
People.com confirms that comedienne Amy Poehler and husband Will Arnett are expecting their second child. The due date has not yet been released, but this baby will join brother Archie, 16 months.
Danica McKellar of Wonder Years Expecting First Child
Danica McKellar is expecting her first child with husband of one year, Mike Verta. People.com reports the Wonder Years actress, 35, is expecting in the fall. McKellar is also planning to release her third tome, Hot X: Algebra Exposed, in August.
Chick Lit Author Shanna Swendson
Shanna Swendson always wanted to write. From the time she was a little girl, Swendson was constantly making up characters and adventures that were based of movies, TV shows, or other books. She went on to study journalism at the University of Texas, and secured a degree in broadcast news. After beginning work in public relations, Swendson decided it was time to get serious about writing novels. She joined local writing organizations and registered for her first writing conference. Now, Shanna Swendson is a successful novelist, and creator of the popular magical series Enchanted Inc. Some of her titles include: Enchanted Inc., Once Upon Stilettos, Damsel Under Stress, and Don’t Hex with Texas.
Straighten Up: Effects of Poor Posture
Good posture. I will admit, this is not something I often think about. I found myself slouching in my chair, hunched over my computer multiple times a day. But improving your posture can have positive long term effects on your health, and it is important that people are aware of what poor posture can do to your body.
I wad doing yoga a few days ago, which is a great exercise for posture. I can feel my spine lengthening, my neck long, and my back straight. Once I complete a yoga workout, I find myself more focused on the way I am sitting and standing. I sit up taller at the table, I throw my shoulders back while walking, I feel good about myself. But then a few days later I’m back to my hunchback ways. So how can we improve our posture?
If you weren’t already aware, poor posture can do a lot more than make you look like an undignified Miley Cyrus at the Oscars. According to an article on Shape.com, it can also cause continual neck and back pain, frequent migraines, arthritic symptoms, and fatigue. Shape recommends checking your self out in a mirror. You should be able to draw an imaginary straight line from your earlobe to your hip to your knee and the center of your ankle. If you are sitting, put your feet flat on the floor, push your butt back to the end of the chair so your back is completely supported and your weight’s equally distributed on both hips, then push your shoulders back to take the strain off of your neck muscles.
Being aware of your posture will not only make you look better, but also feel better. I recommend practicing yoga, which forces you to sit straight and focus on your posture. Try thinking of these tips when you are sitting at the table or at your desk. The pain that you won’t feel from being hunched will just be another reward. And be sure to check out Shape.com for other posture improving tips.
Tiger Woods Returning to Golf
Tiger Woods is back. After a four month hiatus stemming from a sex scandal that rocked Hollywood and the golf world, Woods has announced his return. The pro golfer announced on Tuesday that he will play at the Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia beginning April 8th. Woods released this statement, “The Masters is where I won my first major and I view this tournament with great respect. After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I’m ready to start my season at Augusta. The major championships have always been a special focus in my career and, as a professional, I think Augusta is where I need to be, even though it’s been a while since I last played.”
Gisele Bundchen Launching Skin Care Line
Would you wear skincare products by Gisele Bundchen? The supermodel and new mother is launching her own skincare line to be called Sejaa Pure Skincare, set to launch today. Bundhchen’s agent confirmed the news to People.com, saying the line contains all natural ingredients and the packing comes in recycled paper. Bundhcen is also a UN ambassador for environmental issues.
Kate Winslet, Husband Seperating
Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes are separating after almost seven years of marriage. The actress, 34, and director, 44, released this statement through lawyers, “Kate and Sam are saddened to announce that they separated earlier this year. The split is entirely amicable and is by mutual agreement. Both parties are fully committed to the future joint parenting of their children.”
The couple, who married in 2003 after meeting in 2001, have a son together, Joe, 6. Winslet also has a daughter, Mia, 9, from a pervious marriage.
David Schwimmer Engaged
David Schwimmer is engaged! The Friends actor, 43, proposed to his photographer girlfriend Zoe Buckman, 24, People.com has confirmed. The couple reportedly met in 2007 when Schwimmer was in London promoting his film Run Fatboy Run. This will be the first marriage for both.
Chick Lit Author Melissa Nathan
Melissa Nathan was born in 1968 in Hertfordshire and went on to study Communications at the Polytechnic of Wales in Pontypridd. Though she acted in plays throughout college, she decided to take a post graduate course in journalism, then went on to work as a writer, sub-editor, and commissioning editor for women’s magazines. Melissa Nathan continued on writing novels, and published five titles: Pride, Prejudice, and Jasmine Field, Persuading Annie, The Nanny, The Waitress, and The Learning Curve.
Melissa Nathan was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 while working on Persuading Annie. Initial cancer treatments went well, and in 2003 Nathan gave birth to her first child, son Sam. Unfortunately, the cancer returning shortly after the birth of Sam, and had spread to her liver and bones. Melissa Nathan passed away in April 2006 at the age of 37.
