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Regular Mom Michelle Obama Gives Us Her View

LibertySugar — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Barack and Michelle Obama are telling the American people what they want to know: how they fell in love. Six pages of the newest issue of Us Weekly, will explore their romance and feature the Obama family photo album. Michelle's message: I'm your typical American mom. Perhaps Americans want to see a softer side in their first lady. And as far as campaign strategy goes - Us Weekly may not be The Atlantic, but it sure attracts a lot of eyes at grocery stores.

As part of her mission to meet America, Michelle also co-hosted The View this morning. She looked vibrant and at ease, as she asked for a fist bump from all the ladies. Michelle also managed to ask guest Matthew Broderick what motivated his 5-year-old son to endorse her husband.

Will you pick up the Obama issue that hits newsstands nationwide Friday? Are these lighter and more human appeals a breath of fresh air during a tough political season; or would you like to stick to the issues and the candidates? I look forward to seeing John and Cindy McCain on the next issue of Life&Style.

To see the video of The View entrance read more.

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Capitol "Hills?" Heidi Montag Announces Endorsement!

CitizenSugar — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:27:31 -0700

OK, she's probably not a superdelegate (yet. . . ) but Heidi Montag of The Hills, has decided on her presidential endorsement. After careful thought she's ready to announce who will get her coveted, flaxen-haired reality vote. Are you ready for this? Predictions? To see who she's voting for, read more.

Heidi Montag, Colorado native, is giving her vote to John McCain. She says, "I'm a Republican and McCain has a lot of experience." Though her boyfriend (?) Spencer warned against coming out, Heidi said, "I don't think anyone cares who Heidi Montag votes for." Is she right?

Are you surprised by the choice? Oh wow. Can you imagine John McCain in a guest appearance on The Hills? Sitting, clubbing, having brunch. . . . Ha! That would be fantastic.

Where Are All the Republicans?

CitizenSugar — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:00:30 -0800

Think Hollywood is just a proverbial hotbed of liberals? Not according to actress Angie Harmon who declares proudly, "I'm Voting For John McCain!"

In this week's Us Weekly the former Law & Order McCain supporter said,

There are a lot more people in LA voting for McCain than you think. We have an underground Republican Party!”

Who's invited to that party? Spurious lists of Hollywood conservatives abound, but not including obvious conservatives like Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Chuck Norris, rumor has it Jessica Simpson, James Woods, and Tony Danza all make the invite cut. And that friends, is the first time those names have ever appeared in the same sentence!

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Front Page: Levi Johnston Shoots His Hockey Stick

TresSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:25 -0800

Levi Johnston's "fantastic" shoot for Playgirl involved a hockey stick. - US Weekly
The Republican National Committee will no longer offer its employees an insurance plan that covers abortion. - Politico
Warren Buffet says the worse of the recession is over. I'll believe him. - Reuters
Phillip Garrido apologized for kidnapping Jaycee Dugard. - CNN
President Obama arrived in Tokyo today, kicking off his tour of Asia. - AP
Police have revealed more details about the murder of Yale student Annie Le. - New York Times
End-of-the-world movie 2012 opens today, and BuzzSugar thinks it's decent. - BuzzSugar

Pursue Your Happiness With Posts From TrèsSugar Past

TresSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800

It's Pursuit of Happiness Week, so let's look back at posts that made us smile, or maybe just consider it. Nothing wrong with that! Test your knowledge on the science of happiness; tell us how you lift your spirits; or find out if love really is all you need and if happiness has an expiration date. Not feeling it? Well then tell us if happiness is contagious or grating. If all that fails, we've got the key, or chart, to happiness.

Science of Happiness Quiz	How Do You Lift Your Spirits?	Is Happiness Contagious?
Is There an Ideal Age For Happiness?	Love Is All You Need	Are You?

When you're done, head over to The Couch on the TrèsSugar Community - Pursuit of Happiness Week is being celebrated there, too.

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Front Page: World Marks 20 Years Since Fall of Berlin Wall

TresSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:18 -0800

As Germany and the rest of the world mark 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, those who experienced the momentous moment are sharing their memories. - BBC News
Iran has charged three US citizens with espionage after they crossed into the country from Iraq. - Voice of America
Jon Gosselin and Levi Johnston made a joint appearance in Times Square yesterday. - New York Daily News
Three big Wall Street firms are set to pay $30 billion in bonuses this year. - Bloomberg
Alice S. Rossi, a noted scholar and founder of the National Organization for Women (NOW), died last week at the age of 87. - New York Times
Disney's revamped version of A Christmas Carol took the top spot at the box office this weekend, bringing in $31 million. - BuzzSugar

OMFG! Blow, Booze, and Threesomes on Gossip Girl

TresSugar — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800

You know what the Parents Television Council doesn't like? Threesomes. Implicit or explicit, it says there's no place for a ménage à trois on network TV. Fair enough! The council has asked The CW to reconsider airing Monday's Gossip Girl episode, which will feature a threesome.

After an US Weekly interview about the sartorial splendor of Gossip Girl, Costume Designer Eric Daman took a jab at the controversy while talking to New York magazine's Daily Intel. He made a very valid point, saying:

"So, it’s okay for them to be doing blow and drinking Scotch when they’re 18, but it’s not okay for them to be having a threesome?"

I can't really argue with that! About a quarter of TrèsSugar readers have had a threesome, which sounds about right to me. In my experience, teen drinking is more about taking your vodka messy in Gatorade bottles rather than neat in martini glasses - forget thinking about threesomes! So while the Parents Television Council can take their argument to the network that brought us OMFG, I'd have to say GFL! What say you?

Photos courtesy of The CW

Grab Bag: What One Woman Learned From Judy Blume

TresSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Writer tells us 8 high school sex lessons she learned from Judy Blume. - Lemondrop
Right on! A Golden Girls Bea Arthur tattoo. - Best Week Ever
Can you start from square one with an ex? - Em & Lo
GPS panties? Awesome if your boyfriend is a stalker. - The Frisky
What your closet says about your dating life. - Your Tango
If I'm so crazy, why do people keep having sex with me? - The Onion
The "best" of Levi Johnston's Twitter. Wow, dude. - Buzzfeed
Did you like your past boyfriends' names? - Glamour
The comics world isn't just a boys' club anymore. - Double X
Emma Thompson to remove name from petition supporting Roman Polanski. - Jezebel

Hump Day: I Have Little Desire to Have Sex Anymore

TresSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0800

Welcome to Hump Day, TrèsSugar's sex advice column. Are you confused about sex? Do you have trouble having an orgasm? Is there something you'd like to try but you're worried it's too weird? Send your questions to TrèsSugar, and our friend Dr. Charlie Glickman from Good Vibrations will offer his sound advice!

Today's Question:

“When my husband and I first got married, I was so in love with him that we had sex what (for me) seemed like a lot (a few times a week). But now, three years into it, I feel like my baseline libido, which never was much in the first place, has flatlined. I simply have no interest in sex mentally or physically. My husband keeps asking me if there’s someone else, but in reality, I don’t want sex at all - with anyone. I’m worried he’s going to leave me, this is causing so many problems between us. Any advice?”

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It’s pretty common for sexual frequency for couples to lessen after a couple of years. It’s not always just the stereotypical “things are becoming routine” situation. Shifts in hormones can occur as time goes by and those shifts can affect sexual desire. Lots of people have a low interest in sex for any of a number of reasons. It’s not necessarily a sign of any kind of problem and if that has been your pattern for a long time; that may be simply how your sexuality is.

Do you consider your lack of interest in sex a problem? If you do, you might want to see if there are any medical issues causing it. You could have low testosterone for example. While we generally only think of it as a male hormone, women also have some testosterone in their systems and it’s often related to interest in sex. Sexual desire is quite complex and sometimes, the answers aren’t as easy as that, but it could be worth exploring.

Whether you think that your low desire is a problem or not, it sounds like your concerns center on how you and your husband talk about it and what his and your expectations are. Differences in desire can be one of the more tricky relationship challenges and almost all couples face it at some point or another. When you consider how much we (as a culture) equate sexual desire with relationship health, it’s no wonder that many of us feel a lot of pressure around it.

While I would NEVER suggest to anyone that they engage in sex that they don’t want, the two of you might want to explore other ways to connect physically. After all, it doesn’t have to be sex or intercourse. For example, would it work if you gave him backrubs? What if he masturbated while you help him or ran your hands across him? And are there ways that you would like to receive physical contact? As another possibility, are there ways in which the two of you could make room for him to get his sexual needs met, such as giving him solo time at home for some self-pleasure?

Whether you find your low desire a problem or not, you could also find a sex-positive therapist. One of the most helpful things that a therapist can offer is tools for talking about tricky topics and a safe space to do it in. Plus, sometimes an outside perspective can be really helpful. There are plenty of great people who know about sexuality issues and lots of them can be found on the website for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Anyone in their directory has passed a rigorous certification process, which gives them the foundation to be as helpful with sexuality topics as possible.

Ultimately, the best advice I can offer you is to be honest with each other about what’s going on for you and how you each feel about it. With that as the foundation, the two of you can start looking for new ways to be together that work for both of you.

Front Page: 20-Year-Old Whose Father Ran Her Over Is Dead

TresSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:36 -0800

Arizona woman Noor Faleh Almaleki is pronounced dead after being in a coma for weeks. Her Iraqi-born father ran her over in a parking lot to protest her becoming "too Western." - New York Daily News
Half of US kids, and 90 percent of black children, will be on food stamps at some point during childhood, according to a study that looked at 30 years of national data. - AP
Two women got in a fight on the NYC subway over fears of catching swine flu, after one of them refused to cover her mouth when she coughed. - NBC
NYU has confirmed that a student died in its Bobst Library this morning, a location that has a reputation for student suicides. -WSN
Senator Joe Lieberman apparently decided not to filibuster the public healthcare option after all. - The Hill
Hillary Clinton announced today that the US will offer aid to help boost America's ties with the Muslim world. - Reuters
Here are 10 races to watch in today's off-year election. - CNN