Miley Cyrus or Demi Lovato: The Next X Factor Judge?!?

With Britney Spears already on board, might Simon Cowell be giving up all notions of The X Factor as a singing competition?

It's hard not to think the producer is simply aiming to rake in the ratings, considering the latest name reportedly on the table to join season two as a judge: Miley Cyrus.

Simply put, “there have been talks with Miley,” an X Factor insider tells Celebuzz, a rumor backed up by E! News.

Both outlets also report that Fergie, Avril Lavigne and Demi Lovato are in the running to join Cowell, Spears and L.A. Reid on the panel. A decision will need to come within a month or so, in order for auditions to begin and The X Factor to premiere season two in September.

What do you think of Miley Cyrus as a judge? Would she be a good choice?

UPDATE: The Hollywood Reporter now claims Lovato is the one to beat and is in "final negotiations" for the gig.

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F-22 Pilots Don't Want to Fly the F-22 [F-22]

Not exactly a grand gesture of confidence: some of the US Air Force's airmen, the world's most elite, want nothing to do with the Air Force's "elite" new fighter. Why? Because the only people it's threatening are its own pilots. More »

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Jessica Simpson Welcomes Daughter Maxwell Drew

"Eric and I are elated to announce the birth of our baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson," the Fashion Star mentor writes.

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Jenelle Evans Boob Job Pic: All Riiiiiight!

Troubled Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans has made good on her threat to get fake boobs, and boy is she psyched about it from the looks of this Twitter pic.

One of the reality star's best friends shared a photo from inside the plastic surgeon's office this morning, with Jenelle right about to go under the knife.

The caption: "Ready to go and get new boobies!!!!"

Words to live by, people. Words to live by.

Thumbs up for a new rack! Woo hoo!!

While Jenelle hasn't said much about her decision to undergo surgery, E! said last month that she simply "got tired of having small breasts" and after much deliberation, "decided on a full 'C' cup because she does not want to go too big."

That's a relief.

No word on whether Kieffer Delp is psyched about the new merchandise, or when we can expect revealing pics of the new C-cups on Twitter. Knowing @PBandJenelly_1, we would guess within a couple of weeks at the latest.

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Insert Coin: Genie turns any camera into a world-class time lapse rig

In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line.

New Zealand-based designer Chris Thomson and filmmaker Ben Ryan found that motion-control time lapse gear too expensive, too complicated and too bulky. So they set about building the Genie, a box that moves your camera around under its own power. Designed to be cheap(er than the competition) and user-friendly, the device will let you choose from a variety of presets or build your own to turn and position the camera. It will also draw itself along a guide rope, either on a dolly track or cable-cam for stunning landscape photography. It's reached $42,542 of its $150,000 goal and if successful, each unit will cost $1,000.

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Home Improvements That Deliver The Most Bang for Your Buck ...

Fixing up your home can make your property more appealing to buyers. It can also reduce the time your home stays on the market. And fix-ups can get you a better selling price.?

But, there?s another side to home improvement projects.?

Some fixes actually waste the money you've spent on them when it?s time to sell. Some so-called upgrades may even make it more difficult for you to find a buyer. ?

Let?s distinguish the loser projects from the winning projects. Since my blog is about home staging, this is not the time and place to recommend major kitchen and bath remodels. I think we all know that kitchen and bath upgrades, done right, have the sweetest return on investment.?

Let's focus on the more frugal, simple makeovers that add value to your property at selling time. It makes more sense to redecorate, update, and stage, than it does to remodel.?

Kitchens

A kitchen dates a home faster than any other room, because kitchens follow decor and color trends. Yet, buyers have strong priorities when it comes to kitchens.
A major kitchen remodel (think big bucks) returns about 85 to 90% of your investment.

If you?re selling your home soon, any of these quicker alternatives to the complete?makeover are more likely to pay for themselves.

• Repainted white cabinets and new hardware, because white and grey are in style.
• Ceramic tile backsplash, for an oh-so-current look.S
• Solid surface countertop with that undermounted sink everyone loves.
• New faucet that calls attention to itself.
• Under-cabinet lighting that comes at all price points.Updated appliances (psst?they don?t have to be top of the line to still earn you additional points on an appraiser?s form, and to impress buyers).
• Space-saving organizers like pull-out shelving.

Remember that even a state-of-the-art,?glamorous kitchen loses impact if your gutters are leaking, your heating system is antiquated, your roof is missing shingles, your updated wiring consists of yet another extension cord, and your toilets rock (not in a good way).

Bathrooms

You can get all crazy, bust through some walls, re-plumb the room, yank the standard tub and replace it with a steam shower or spa tub, install heated ceramic flooring, and upgrade the vanity to the latest style topped with granite, but unless your home is high end to begin with, these upgrades may not pay for themselves at the closing table.
Instead, give your bathroom added value by making it look new without changing the floorplan. Toilets, sinks, faucets,?vanities, window treatments, paint, and mirrors are not that expensive.
Study the look of luxury baths and imitate them with your accessories and color schemes.

Scrub your tub until it shines, no matter what color it is. Clear off the surfaces. Introduce a light scent. Paint with a space-expanding hue. Invest in beautiful towels. Update the hardware. ?

The cost of a totally remodelled bath can return itself about 93%. But cosmetic changes can have a big impact on perceived value, so go for a refreshed look on a shoestring! Outside UpgradesHow your home?s exterior looks will affect its fair market value. Make your home look inviting with an appealing exterior.?Maybe the budget won?t allow new cement board siding or a total repaint (although painting an exterior can increase a home?s value by more than what it costs), but you can hose it down or pressure-wash it.?

Here are some other thrifty alternatives that will help make your house show well.?

• Replace or paint the front door so it looks new. Make the door match and enhance the style of your home.

• Paint just the trim of your home ? what?s around the windows and doors, the corner boards, the fascia and soffit under the eves. New paint in these places brings a home to life.

• Clean up the landscape. Drive the best neighborhoods in your area, and study what the professional landscapers have done there. Copy the look with the funds you have available. If nothing else, declutter and mulch, especially in the area in front of your home.

• Money spent on a new deck, patio, or porch, will give a good return. Exterior remodeling projects like this are better candidates for homeowner projects than interior remodeling projects. Can you do it yourself? Exterior add-ons of outdoor living spaces, carefully done, have the illusion and even the function of added square footage.?

• Make sure exterior hardware looks cared for. Are exterior lights operating? Do they need replacing or painting? How?s the doorknob, hinges and other hardware around the front door? Check handrails and even the mailbox to see if they want fresh paint.?

Spending Is Easy, Recouping Isn?t
The hard facts are that with most home remodels, you never get your money back instantly.?It?s only when you plan to stay in your home awhile, and you get to enjoy the improvements, that you reap rewards. And these rewards may not be financial, but the satisfaction of living in a home you love. Factor into your decisions about how to spend fix-up costs, the statistic that most Americans stay in their homes an average of only seven years, and that even though you plan to stay longer, you might not. One statistic stands out: that cleaning, decluttering and home staging give you unbelievable returns! A survey of 600 national real estate professionals shows that cleaning and decluttering can yield returns worth over 500% actual cost. I?m guessing the figure is that high because elbow grease is free. And because these actions have a huge visual impact. ? These same realtors rated professional home staging returning almost 300% of the cost. In this case, I am guessing that home staging you do yourself will return even better numbers. The other investments realtors rate as valuable are lightening and brightening, which returns over 300%, and landscaping, which returns over 250%, and electric and plumbing? repairs, which return about 180%. ???

If you are a homeowner, chances are you?ll sell your home someday. Meanwhile, spending money to improve your home can be tricky. If you are going to go crazy with spending, the place to do it is with the basic systems (plumbing, electrical, structural, roofing, painting, HVAC), and with cleaning, decluttering, and thrifty home staging.?

In my $5 eBook, DIY Home Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Fast and For Top Dollar, I describe how to give buyers the features they want, even if you don't have the latest, greatest version of these features. Downloading your copy is quick and easy, and you'll get over 150 illustrated pages of how-tos, techniques, projects, advice and encouragement.

All Photos: Southern Living??

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Helpful Advice For People Living With Diabetes

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Diabetes is one of those diseases that will not discriminate. People can be affected by this disease as a toddler and have to spend their entire life controlling their insulin levels and dietary habits, or it can strike you later in life. If you have diabetes, you need to read these great tips in the text below.

Going for a walk, jog, or run with your dog, is an excellent way to exercise and help keep your diabetes under control. It will also help your dog stay at a healthy weight, which can save you both heartache and money on vet bills. You'll motivate each other to keep going!

To keep your blood sugar levels from getting too low, never go more than 5 waking hours without a meal or a snack. If you don't plan on waking up in the night to have a snack and check your insulin levels, you should also eat something right before bed. This will make sure that your body never goes too long without what it needs.

Diabetes

When you have diabetes, you need to make sure that you are getting enough rest each night. If you fail to get enough sleep, not only will your body crave sugar and energy, but it will lead to overeating, low blood-sugar levels and even irritability that could have been avoided in the first place.

Checking out international foods is an excellent way of finding new recipes that you'll actually enjoy eating, even though they're good for you and your Diabetes. I'd highly recommend trying Tabouleh, a Middle Eastern dish made with herbs, onions, lemon juice, and bulgur. It's extremely good mixed with hummus and served on a pita!

Diabetic

Don't sweat the small stuff! Being a diabetic is hard, and you're going to make mistakes. If you eat unhealthily or forget to exercise, don't beat yourself up over it because sometimes that's life! Do some deep breathing and forgive yourself for your lapse, then watch what you eat for the rest of the day and move on tomorrow.

Diabetes can cause blood circulation problems. It is important that if you have any healing wounds or are currently recovering from an infection that you seek medical assistance. Avoiding injuries is the best way to avoid blood circulation problems as a diabetic, but if you do get injured, wash the wound thoroughly and seek medical assistance.

Diabetic Symptoms

If you have diabetes, it is important that you include a certain amount of carbs in your diet. Diets that do not have carbohydrates or small amounts of it can cause a diabetic not to get the vitmains and nutrients that they need in order to control their diabetic symptoms.

Eating lots of fiber, offsets carbohydrates, as well as, sugars found in your system, which helps to maintain a healthy blood sugar level. Fiber can be found in many grains, vegetables, fruits and other foods. A healthy blood sugar level helps prevent diabetes and also, helps offset diabetic symptoms after you are already diagnosed. Make sure you have plenty of fiber in your diet.

Diabetes In Children

If you are the parent of a child who is experiencing symptoms of diabetes, it is important that you bring them to a doctor immediately. Getting a child treated for diabetes at an early age can prevent them from getting serious health complications. Signs of diabetes in children include excessive thirst, wetting themselves frequently, and frequent respiratory infections.

No matter when you contracted your diabetes, the more important point is that you begin today in trying whatever you can to fight the disease. You can get started on leading a normal life by using the tips you learned here. Never stop learning about diabetes and always remember to keep moving forward.

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