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Baby tries to say 'food,' instead curses like a sailor (VIDEO)

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Baby can't say

Baby can't say

Way to expand your vocab, Adelynn! She's going to learn that word someday, we suppose, so perhaps we can label this baby as advanced as well as mucho adorable? Her parents seem pretty entertained by the whole thing, and babies are mainly for the entertainment of adults, right? The way we see it, Adelynn is totally winning at life right now, kicking word goals and everything.

Our biggest concern is this, though: If she can't say "food" properly, then how is she going to be able to demand it? Being able to speak but not being able to articulate that you want the most wonderful thing life has to offer — food — would just be the worst. We're very emotional about this and may need to take a personal day to deal with it. We'll probably eat a lot of food on said personal day.

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7 Hidden gems on Spotify you'll wish you knew about sooner

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1. Get the lyrics in Spotify

Wanna make sure you're nailing all the words while pretending to be Yoncé in the bedroom?
Navigation bar > APPS > "Tune Wiki!"

Destiny's Child GIF credit: Giphy.com

2. Listen privately

You should know this, but it seems a bunch of you still don't. Please, spare your friends the feed alerts when you're having a moment with Mariah. It's an option under the "File" drop-down menu. Or, want to make that a permanent decision? File > Preferences > uncheck both boxes in the "Privacy" section.

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3. Listen to audiobooks

Yeah. This blew our minds, too. Just search the book you want to listen to and, if it exists on Spotify, it will show up.

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4. Control your mood

Navigation bar > APPS > Moodagent

Bringing a hottie home after the third date? Set your mood to sensual and let Moodagent pick the tunes. Need to wallow in your loss? Find the song that most demonstrates all your feels, drop it into Moodagent and they'll find similarly moody songs.

5. Collaborate on playlists

Don't let one person bogart your road trip mix. Before you head out, start a playlist, right-click on the title and select "Collaborative Playlist" and let everyone toss in their favorite jams. Just hit "shuffle" and go.

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6. Do more specific searches

Really want to listen to just one album in the Smashing Pumpkins' massive discography? Try searching "album:gish artist:the smashing pumpkins." Only like pre-plastic surgery Michael Jackson? Go with "Michael Jackson year:1980-1988." Just remember not to put a space after the colon.

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7. Let him know exactly how you feel

That one line in that one song that perfectly nails your feelings? Right-click on the song > copy HTTP link, then paste the link into an email. If the perfect part starts at 1:45, add %231:45 to the end of the URL and when he clicks the link, the song will start at that moment. You can do the same thing with URIs by using the hashtag instead. (#1:45)

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You're welcome!

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How David Beckham unknowingly caused a mother to put her baby at risk

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David Beckham crashes his motorcycle fleeing photographers

Last week, Beckham was on an Asian tour to promote his new brand of whiskey and, when in Vietnam, he was shocked by the lengths a fan went to to get his picture.

Taking to his Facebook page, the star shared a picture of a woman trying to take a picture of him while on her scooter. The problem with this picture? The woman is driving the scooter trying to take a picture of Beckham and not paying attention to the road, all with an infant between her knees.

Since posting the photo, it has received over 18,500 comments and there have been some pretty mixed reactions from fans about the image.

David Beckham Facebook

David Beckham Facebook

Most fans have responded in an angry manner and have blasted the woman for being reckless. One user commented on the picture, saying, "The picture of Beckham is worth more than the life of her beloved baby!!! Oh Vietnam!!!"

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Other comments range from "What's wrong with her? Stupid woman," and "The baby's life is in her hands," and "It's normal practice over here, so many kids killed on bikes and cars by their parents' disregard for their safety and well-being," to attacking Beckham personally.

One angry user wrote, "While this looks unsafe it is common practice in Asia. What strikes me as funny is the fact you were here promoting Whisky (which is the number 1 killer of Asians. So really. Whose the bad one (sic)?"

But not everyone feels negatively about the picture and some fans have justified the woman's behavior.

"Hats off for this Multitasking mom.. unsafe? risk? opportunity? it's all part of life. A family of 4-6 on motorcycle without helmet in these part of the world is normal (sic). Some of you need to get off your high horses and get out of your luxury cocoon," one user wrote.

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Another said, "Oh dont worry Beck.,,, Vietnamese r expert about this!!! hahaha (sic)."

According to the Daily Mail, since this picture has been published, the traffic department is getting involved and the publication reports that an article in the Phap Luat newspaper has quoted the chief of Hanoi's [capital of Vietnam] traffic police as saying that the woman could face a fine of 300,000 dong (which calculates to roughly $15) for not wearing a helmet and for using her mobile phone while driving.

And one fan thinks Beckham should foot the bill, "Yes...thats not safe! but if she is fined now by the traffic department just becoz you published this in FB....it would be nice if you send her the money. after all she is a big fan (sic)!" he wrote.

We'd love to know what you think of this image, let us know in the comments below!

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Tracy Morgan's lawyers reveal heartbreaking details on his condition

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Pals of Tracy Morgan crash victims beg for removal of video

Although Morgan has been seen out and about lately and looks to be making steps towards recovery from the June accident that involved the limo bus he was riding in and a Walmart big rig, lawyers are now sadly saying that Morgan just isn't getting better.

Morgan's counsel, Benedict Morelli, revealed in a Tuesday court proceeding that in addition to a broken leg, nose and ribs, Morgan also suffered a traumatic brain injury, according to the Associated Press via Yahoo Celebrity.

"He's fighting to get better and if there's a chance for him to get back to the Tracy Morgan he once was, he's going to try to do that," Morelli said. "But we just don't know because of the severity of the injuries that he sustained and the fact that he had such a severe brain injury."

The accident left Morgan in the hospital and a rehab facility for over a month and, although he was released in July, doctors warned that he had a long road ahead of him. Morelli says that, now, they still don't really know just what is going on with Morgan's condition. "When you have a traumatic brain injury, it takes a very long time to find out how you are going to do and how much you are going to recover," the lawyer said. "You just don't know. So that's where he is. He's still fighting and trying to live his life and at the same time trying to get better, and he's just not better. We're hoping and praying to get him back where he was. But the jury is out."

Morelli's comments came while he appeared before a judge at a scheduling conference in Morgan's lawsuit against Walmart Stores Inc. Walmart has fired back, saying that Morgan and the other victims are partly at fault for their own injuries because they failed to wear seat belts.

Dinner just got easier with these slow cooker turkey meatballs

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If you have ever tried Swedish meatballs, then you'll find this recipe is very similar. I used ground turkey in place of pork or beef, and organic heavy whipping cream, sour cream and mushrooms to make this sauce ultra velvety. These meatballs are great served warm over egg noodles.

Slow cooker turkey meatballs with mushroom cream sauce recipe

Lean ground turkey is used in these tender meatballs that are slow-cooked in a creamy white sauce with mushrooms. Serve over cooked egg noodles, if desired. For an added pop of color, sprinkle fresh parsley over the cooked meatballs before serving.

Serves 6

Prep time: 30 minutes | Cook time: 8 hours | Total time: 8 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients:

For the meatballs

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasonings

For the cream sauce

  • 1/2 cup minced mushrooms
  • 1 small sweet onion, diced
  • 1 (10-3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup organic heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
To serve
  • Cooked egg noodles

Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs.
  2. Using your hands, combine the mixture well, and then form meatballs of desired size.
  3. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the bottom of your slow cooker (or carefully stack them if they won't fit).
  4. In a separate bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce. Mix well, and pour on top of the meatballs. Cover the slow cooker, and set it to low for 8 hours.
  5. Once the meatballs are completely cooked, transfer them to a serving dish, and serve with cooked egg noodles, if desired.

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Hank Baskett gets real about cheating scandal, talks suicidal thoughts

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Kendra Wilkinson hears her husband's sex tape and still isn't leaving him

In an emotional new interview, Baskett revealed the reason why it has taken him so long to come clean to his wife, Kendra Wilkinson, and the reason is because he has been silently suffering from severe depression.

"For the past two years, I've gone through a serious struggle with depression, and during that time I lost the ability to open up to my best friend, Kendra," Hank told Us Weekly, via HollywoodLife. "I had trouble thinking of the right thing to say the right way, especially in a situation like this, where it's your word against someone else's. One wrong word and I could lose everything."

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It's a sad situation, because if Baskett had been able to open up to his wife they may have been able to avoid all of this drama in the first place. The former The Girls Next Door star has been desperate for her husband to give her answers, but it appears that his inner struggles were holding him back.

"I hit bottom. My greatest fear is losing my family. That's all I live for," he confessed to the publication.

Baskett's problems started at the end of his career in 2011 when his five-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings was over, and with it his identity.

"I completely lost my identity. I started holding everything in because I felt like no one could understand," he said.

Baskett also admitted to contemplating ending his own life.

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"There was a point when I felt I couldn't defend myself and there was no way for me to make it through this. It's an extremely tough feeling," he said. "But I realized there's no way I could ever check out on my kids and my wife. I'm not a quitter."

Tell us what you think: Do you feel sorry for Baskett now that he has opened up?

Don Lemon causes uproar with crude questions for Bill Cosby rape victim

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"I was shocked than this man I had idolized was now raping me," Tarshis told Lemon. She also gave a heartbreaking explanation of how, in her drugged-up state, she attempted to talk her way out of being assaulted. She told Cosby she had an infection that he would catch and take home to his wife if he raped her. But he wanted what he wanted and instead, Tarshis says, he forced her to perform oral sex.

I'll wait while your stomach turns at the thought of the disgusting scene she describes.

But Lemon is a news man first and decided to ask what he unimaginably thought was a reasonable question. He knew he was being shady, he gave himself away by qualifying the disgusting question.

"Can I ask you this? And please, I don't mean to be crude, OK?" Lemon stammers. Which of course means whatever he follows with is going to be off-the-charts offensive. But, OK, Lemon, continue.

"You know, there are ways not to perform oral sex if you didn't want to do it… meaning the using of the teeth, right?"

"Mmmhmm, yes, I didn't even think of it," Tarshis replies "Ouch. It didn't cross my mind."

Don Lemon interview

Don Lemon interview

Is this guy for real? This woman comes on his show, reveals her deepest darkest secret and the best Lemon's got is "Why didn’t you bite his donger?" Beyond ridiculous.

Predictably, Twitter sprung into action generating the hastag #DonLemonReporting to call Lemon out.

Donlemonreporting tweets

Donlemonreporting tweets

Here's another gem: 

Donlemonreporting tweets 2

Donlemonreporting tweets 2

Of course, there likely won't be any kind of professional shaming for his action. But let's just use this moment to remember, if you're a journalist and invite someone onto your show to talk about their sexual assault, maybe you shouldn't use that as an opportunity to titillate your audience with asking how many teeth they used on a BJ they didn't consent to. Not cool, Don. Not cool at all.

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Supernatural's Misha Collins teases major midseason finale story

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SheKnows got the chance to chat with Collins at the recent Supernatural convention in Burbank, California. First up, he talked about his reaction to the show's 200th episode. In the High School Musical-themed episode, Collins' character was played by a young girl who sang a song that fans are still humming a week later.

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"I didn't like it at all because I feel like she upstaged me," Collins joked about the episode. "She was cuter, she was a better singer she really had everything that I don't have. It made me feel like an old, washed-up loser. I never wanted to see her face again.

"No, I thought she was fantastic. She was great," Collins reassured.

In the Season 4 episode "The Rapture," fans learned that Castiel possessed a man named Jimmy Novak. The devout Christian allowed the angel to use his body as a vessel, but when Castiel was called back to heaven, Jimmy suddenly found himself back in charge of his own body. Sam and Dean were also surprised to learn that Castiel's vessel was a man with a wife and daughter.

As it turns out, Jimmy's daughter, Claire, will be playing a major part in the upcoming midseason finale. When Jimmy was injured and nearly dying, Castiel temporary possessed Claire. But Jimmy didn't want his daughter to suffer as a vessel and begged Castiel to take him back instead. Nothing has been seen or heard of Claire since.

"It's going to be a great little arc," Collins teased. "I don't even know how little the arc is or how big it is. We, so far, are doing two episodes that focus [on Claire.] It's the midseason finale and midseason premiere. Those two episodes are going to focus on, not exclusively, but a big centerpiece of those episodes is going to be the relationship between Claire and Cas."

Collins also said that there might be more episodes with Claire to come in the future. "I think and I hope that there's more to come. It's not immediate after [the episodes], but I think that there looks like there's more possibility there. It's gonna be cool, I think."

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As for the relationship that appears to be developing between Castiel and Hannah, Collins could only say, "There's more to come. I'll tell you that."

Another big story line this season has been the fact that Castiel's borrowed grace was running out of juice. He was ready to die, but before that happened, Crowley snagged some grace from another angel and gave Castiel some more time. Replacing one borrowed grace with another is kind of like plugging a dam with your finger, so it makes one wonder how long it will be before that one runs out, too.

"It's not such a big issue right now," Collins said about Castiel's replacement grace. "It's not that big of an issue through at least I think [Episode] 14. His new, surrogate grace is doing just fine so he's not imminently confronted with his own demise, so it's not a big issue at the moment."

So what is the big issue Castiel will be facing? "We're more focused on removing the Mark from Dean, because that is posing a problem for Dean," Collins said.

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Considering the things that the Mark has already done to Dean and made him do, it's frightening to think what other kinds of problems it could be causing. Here's hoping Sam and Castiel can work together to get Dean fixed up and back to his normal self.

Supernatural airs on Tuesday nights at 9/8c on The CW.

Justin Bieber is committing two weeks of his life to God — and only God

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Handing over two weeks of his otherwise wild and party-filled life, Bieber has checked in to the Rancho Mirage in Palm Springs where he will be closely watched by a pastor as he attempts to become a better Christian.

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This new and improved Bieber is reportedly not giving up his vices to impress on-again, off-again girlfriend Selena Gomez, but instead he really wants to be a better man for God. He's already been seen at the resort hanging out on a couch with the book Occupy All Streets next to him, Cambio reported. The tome apparently teaches one to "resist bad temptations" and spread the word of God.

While this new godly retreat may come as a surprise to some, Bieber has actually been giving several hints about becoming more faithful. He's attended many religious services lately accompanied by none other than Gomez and Kendall Jenner — yep, looks like the scandalous reality star is into church. Who knew?

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Meanwhile, Bieber's close friends and family are happy that he has distanced himself from bad influences as well as from heavy drinking and drugs, even if it is just for two weeks. Hopefully these few days will put some sense into the young Canadian's big head and bring him back to more humble territory.

Bieber is actually no stranger to religion, as he's been seen going to church and prayer groups before. However, he always seems to return to his bad-boy ways in a matter of days or even hours after he apparently goes to pray. Will this time be any different? We certainly hope so, as the "Boyfriend" singer has slowly been spiraling out of control in the last couple of years and definitely needs the help.

These 11 tacos are even sexier than People's Sexiest Man Alive

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Chris Hemsworth GIF

GIF credit: Giphy

Whether you fall for surfer bro fish tacos or the classic appeal of carnitas, you can rest assured that there's a taco (OK, and a guy!) out there for you.

1. Chris Hemsworth (Sexiest Man Alive, 2014)

orange salmon tacos

An uncommonly delicious man like Chris Hemsworth may seem perfect, but nothing can best an uncommonly delicious taco — we're talking chili-orange salmon tacos with avocado coleslaw, baby. I'm getting excited just thinking about wrapping my hands around that full tortilla!

2. Adam Levine (2013)

sweet potato tacos

Adam Levine's mostly vegan/vegetarian diet has done wonders for his physique, but these sexy, spicy, sweet potato tacos make me hit a high note I don't think the Maroon 5 frontman could ever achieve.

3. Channing Tatum (2012)

juicy steak tacos

Channing Tatum is a real beefcake, but it's these five meaty taco recipes that I think will really satisfy me.

4. Bradley Cooper (2011)

slow cooker chipotle pork tacos

Bradley Cooper may be smolderingly sexy, but when it comes to low and slow, nothing builds up my appetite more than these tender, juicy, chipotle pork tacos.

5. Ryan Reynolds (2010)

pork tacos with sweet and spicy avocado fruit salsa

Ryan Reynolds is definitely going to be one hot DILF, but the hot and spicy avocado-mango salsa in these grilled pork soft tacos is what really has me drooling.

6. Johnny Depp (2009)

spicy portobello mushroom tacos

Johnny Depp has a certain brooding hotness, but he can't compete with the dark, complex flavors in these spicy portobello mushroom tacos.

7. Hugh Jackman (2008)

fried avocado tacos

I wouldn't have believed it was possible, but I think these decadent fried avocado tacos bring out the wolf in me even more than vegetarian sex symbol Hugh Jackman.

8. Matt Damon (2007)

korean street tacos

I like a man who can mix things up. Matt Damon has starred in comedies, action films and dramas, but even this sexy stud can't beat the ultimate in fusion — sweet, savory and tangy Korean street tacos.

9. George Clooney (2006)

slow cooker pork carnitas taco

George Clooney's classic sex appeal is unmatched by all but the alarmingly delicious, classic flavors of these pork carnitas tacos. Can you say "yum"?

10. Matthew McConaughey (2005)

grilled fish tacos

These zesty grilled fish tacos with creamy lime dressing taste even better than sexy surfer bro Matthew McConaughey looks.

11. Jude Law (2004)

street style tacos at home

It should be against the law to be as handsome as Jude Law is, but TBH, the only thing I'd let myself get cuffed for is trying to get my hands on these devilishly good-looking street-style tacos. Guilty as charged!

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5 Things you must do now to get your garden ready for winter

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1. Plant cover crops

Cover crops

Photo by Linda via Flickr

If you are not planning to grow winter hardy vegetables, consider planting a cover crop. Cover crops help manage soil erosion, improve soil quality and control weeds and pests. When it's time to prepare the garden in the spring, you'll have a natural "green manure" already in place. Winter rye and wheat are common cover crops that can be planted in empty garden beds from September to November.

2. Remove spent plants

Remove dead plants

Photo by Karen Tempelaar via Flickr

Any plant that is no longer blooming or producing can be removed from your garden beds and potted containers. Pull out the spent plants and toss them in your compost pile. Cut back any dead or diseased limbs from your ornamental shrubs.

3. Bring in tender potted plants

potted plant

Photo by Susie Morris via Flickr

If you let your houseplants vacation on the front porch over the summer and fall, it's time to bring them indoors. When the overnight temperatures start to dip into the 40s, start the transition. If the plant struggled all season, get rid of the plant. The last thing you want is to bring in a diseased plant. Inspect your plants for any pests. A simple way to get rid those creepy crawlies is to submerge the entire plant in a bucket of water with a few squirts of castile soap. Let the plant sit completely submerged for 10 minutes, then pull out the plant and let it drain.

4. Insulate outdoor plants

Leaf pile

Photo by Maggie Metcalf via Flickr

When you rake your fallen leaves, don't toss them! Save the leaves to use as an insulating mulch for your planted perennials. Chop up your leaves by running your lawn mower over them. Rake up the chopped leaves and add a four- to six-inch layer of mulch around any of your shrubs and trees. This will help keep the plants' roots warm and moist over the winter.

5. Clean your garden tools

garden tools

Photo by Knitting Iris via Flickr

Give your garden tools a good cleaning before you pack them away. Start by brushing off any caked dirt with a stiff brush. If the handles are wood and have lost their protective finish, you can restore the handles. To restore weathered tool handles, start by sanding with a fine grit piece of sandpaper. Apply a liberal amount of boiled linseed oil with an old rag or T-shirt (until the tool handle does not soak up any more oil) and let it dry.

With your garden chores done for the year, you can put your garden to bed. These simple steps will help you get a head start on your garden next spring. Relax, make a steamy cup of hot chocolate, and enjoy reading seed catalogs until next year.

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Watching dogs get massages for the first time is oddly relaxing (VIDEO)

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Dogs get massages

Dogs get massages

Um, where do we acquire a dog suit so we can trick Pam Holt into relaxing us with her soothing touch and dulcet, slow tones? This woman takes her role as a dog masseuse seriously, and we seriously want to be one of those dogs.

Is this half-glazed look they're all sporting what dogs would look like if they'd had way too much to drink? They look so relaxed and peaceful that we're pretty sure each of these dogs is now running a meditation seminar every Wednesday for the foreseeable future.

Something else we learned from the video: Pesto is a great name for a dog. Kudos to your basil-loving owner, Pesto! And we particularly appreciate that Pesto lived up to his nutty namesake when he started getting in the way. #PestoNeedsHisOwnShow

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Orphan declines Kim Kardashian's adoption offer and her reason is inspiring

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Kim Kardashian already has plans to make sure North isn't spoiled

When the Kardashian clan visited Thailand in April, Kim paid a visit to a children's home in Thailand's poverty-stricken Phang Nga province, which is where she met and fell in love with one of the girls there, a 13-year-old called Pink.

According to the Daily Mail, Pink and the mom of one immediately bonded during the visit, and when the young girl found out that Kardashian wanted to adopt her she was incredibly excited, although she decided to reject her offer because she wants to help rebuild her country.

"Everyone wants to have a different or a better life, I suppose. But when I thought about it I realized it wouldn't be good for me, because I would have to leave so much behind. I wasn't ready for that," Pink, whose real name is Laddawan Tong-Keaw, said.

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"When I found out she wanted to adopt me, I was shaking. I was so excited. It would be such a change of life for me. When she came here, it seemed as if I was the first one she looked at and smiled at. We had a connection straight away. I think she is really pretty and she has a very nice personality," Pink explained.

According to the Daily Mail, Pink is a very studious and bright young girl who found herself at the orphanage because her mother was too poor to care for her or fund her education. When she finishes school, Pink plans to attend university and then work in Thailand as either a tour guide or a teacher.

"I want to help my country," she said. "I want people to come and learn about Thailand and understand more about my country. That is why I am thinking of being a tour guide."

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And although she will not be adopted by Kardashian, she does hope to see her again, as well as Kanye West and baby North.

"I would like to see her again one day if it's possible. But not just Kim — I'd like to meet her husband and her daughter as well. I'd like to meet the whole family."

This beautiful ring could actually ward off attackers

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Given the attention women can incite during an innocent walk down the street in broad daylight, it can be no surprise how ominous, and frankly downright scary, it can be once the lights have dimmed and you're racing for the comforting finish line that is your doorstep.

The SIREN Ring may look like stylish, sophisticated jewelry but inside it houses a searing alarm that can be activated in less than two seconds and may serve as a powerful deterrent during the first few critical moments of an attack.

To activate SIREN, the wearer twists the top of the ring 60 degrees counterclockwise. Once in alarm mode, the ring generates a piercing sound exceeding 110 decibels (the equivalent of sandblasting or a loud rock concert) for a programmed duration only disclosed to the wearer. Once activated, however, there is a 1.5 second grace period to cancel the process by rotating the ring top clockwise into its original off position.

The ring's creator, Kat Alexander, fashions herself savvy and street smart. Still, when a man approached her on a desolate street in her college town and began to deliberately block her path, Kat immediately felt helpless and afraid. She envisioned a wearable alarm that could be hidden in plain sight, a resource that could deter an attacker and, unlike mace and other weapons, was instantly accessible and easy to activate. That night, the idea for SIREN was born.

SIREN is acoustically designed to project sound outward and away from the wearer through the holes along the top of the ring. For maximum effectiveness the company explains that it is important to note that the area directly in front of the ring will feel the greatest impact. While the alarm is audible from more than 50 feet away, the sound is specifically designed to repel a close and aggressive threat, not to alert distant assistance.

The USB-charged ring is available in hand-textured, slightly distressed gold and silver in a multitude of semiprecious stones. It retails for $249.

Other players setting off alarms in the wearable tech space include Live!y, a FitBit-meets-Life Alert for seniors, The SEAL, a wearable swim monitoring system, and ROAR, a small module currently being developed that will be embedded with a high-pitched alarm and flashing light that can distract and disorient an attacker.

Are you likely to play it safe, and sound, with a piece of wearable tech?


Make a festive chalkboard out of a slice of wood (VIDEO)

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Supplies:

  • Log slice
  • Chalkboard paint
  • Primer
  • Chalk

Instructions:

  1. Prime the wood slice.
  2. Paint the first coat of chalkboard paint going in one direction.
  3. Paint the second coat going a different direction.
  4. Once dry, season the chalkboard by rubbing the whole surface with the side of a piece of chalk.
  5. Wipe everything down with a dry rag.
  6. Draw or write your fall message.

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How to make adorable Thanksgiving gratitude rolls (VIDEO)

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These gratitude rolls require only a few steps in addition to baking the rolls. You can write anything you're thankful for on the paper, and it goes right inside the roll — like a fun spin on a fortune cookie. Take turns going around the dinner table and reading what each person's roll says, or try to guess which gratitude belongs to which person.

Ingredients and supplies:

Directions:

  1. Write things you are thankful for on strips of parchment paper.
  2. Place 1 strip of paper onto a flat triangle of dough.
  3. Roll the dough, covering the piece of paper.
  4. Bake for 12 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  5. Once the crescent rolls are baked, guests can open them to find your small note of gratitude.

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Why kids shouldn't be responsible for their parents

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Consider, for instance, the following scenario. Mommy asks her 10-year-old daughter to refill her glass of wine while the family watches Curious George on a Friday night. Harmless enough, right? What if Mommy has a few more glasses of wine, falls asleep on the couch and daughter has to tuck Mommy and her 4-year-old brother into bed, while brushing her teeth and saying her nighttime prayers by herself?

You might feel pretty judgmental of drunk Mommy, but the scenario I described happens all the time in American homes. According to Dr. Carole Lieberman of UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute, the phenomenon is called parentification. "It occurs when a parent abdicates her parental role and allows her child to take care of her, instead of the other way around," Lieberman explains. It's insidious, because most parents don't even know when they're doing it. "Parents are more likely to parentify their child when they're feeling overwhelmed by life stressors, or have physical or psychological problems, like narcissistic personality disorder or addiction."

The alcohol scenario may not ring true for you, but Lieberman provided the following examples to put parentification in context:

  • A single mom sets an early curfew for her high school daughter, making her come home in time to keep the mother company so she won't feel alone.
  • A child does all the laundry, all the cooking and all the household chores, because he knows his parent is in chronic pain.
  • A dad battling addiction asks his daughter to call his boss with an excuse for why he isn't at work.

Unfortunately, no one is immune from this caretaking dynamic, since it can emerge slowly and quietly over time. It's important, however, for parents to correct the dynamic if they realize they're relying too heavily upon their child for help. "Children need to be nurtured by their parents," says Lieberman. "It's not healthy for them to switch roles and nurture their parents. It makes them feel scared, confused, depressed and lost." It can also lead into co-dependency as children grow into adults.

If you yearn to be coddled by your child, or recognize that you've parentified your kid, it's not too late to correct it. "Ask yourself what's causing the imbalance," suggests Lieberman. Either work to correct it by facing the problem head-on, or by asking for help from your adult support system, like family, friends and even hired help.

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What your coffee choice says about you

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Most of the time I'm a coffee-to-go type girl. "You're serious and focused. You believe when the going gets tough, the tough get cardboard sleeves because the cup's too hot." But come payday, cheat day or my birthday, I'm all about the Frappuccino. "You're happy and energetic. You claim to love coffee, but really, you just love ice cream." Sounds about right! And other times I'm just trying to stay alive with a triple espresso. "You're enthusiastic but obsessive. You've been awake since the late '90s." Yeah, it's been a long few decades!

Find out what your coffee choice really says about you. But whatever kind of mood you're in, don't pronounce it "expresso"!

what your coffee says about you infographic

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Tila Tequila actually named her baby something super normal

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But here we are. The former reality star/alien goddess/conspiracy theorist has given birth to a healthy baby girl, and named her something totally normal: Isabella Monroe Nguyen. (Nguyen is Tila's actual last name. What, you're surprised?)

That's a good name. No question marks to be had. And for as weird (and at times disturbing) as Ms. Tequila can be, she seems to want nothing but the best for her new little girl. In July, when she announced the sex of her baby, she wrote a heartfelt blog entry on her website about her dreams for her future "mini-me:"

"I could tell her about Mommy's entire life and why it's so important to not make the same mistakes I made. I want my baby girl to grow up a very strong, and independent woman just like I am, and you know what? I know that she will! My daughter will grow up to be a leader and stand up for all of the people who cannot stand up for themselves. My daughter will be beautiful just like her mama, but at the same time I will raise her to be a humble and loving person who will respect herself and others."

Admit it. That's super sweet. Welcome to the world, Isabella Monroe.

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