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5 Recipes that will put salami on your shopping list (VIDEO)

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Dough-less salami pizza bites recipe

Yields 12

Ingredients:

  • 12 slices Hormel Natural Choice Uncured Hard Salami
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil

Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and place the salami slices on the baking sheet.
  3. Bake the salami for 5 to 7 minutes, until the edges begin to curl.
  4. Remove from the oven, and place a small spoonful of marinara on each slice.
  5. Top with the cheeses, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese melts.
  6. Remove from the oven, transfer to a platter, then top with basil, and serve.

Up next: Antipasto salami in a cup

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Antipasto in salami cups recipe

Yields 24

Ingredients:

  • 24 slices Hormel Natural Choice Uncured Hard Salami
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup diced artichoke hearts
  • 1/4 cup diced green olives
  • 1/4 cup diced pepperoncini
  • 1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced feta cheese

Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Cut a slit from the edge to the center of each slice of salami.
  3. Form a cone with each salami slice, and place in a mini muffin tin.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, until the salami edges brown and hold the cone shape.
  5. Transfer the salami cups to a platter or wire rack for cooling.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar, then add the salt and pepper, and whisk again.
  7. In another bowl, place all the other ingredients, and stir to combine well.
  8. Spoon a small amount of the mixture into each salami cup.

Up next: Salami garden pasta

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Salami garden pasta recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 12 slices Hormel Natural Choice Uncured Hard Salami
  • 1/2 pound linguine (or pasta of your choosing)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup prepared pesto
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions.
  2. Cut the salami into strips.
  3. To a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
  4. Add in the salami, and sauté until the edges begin to crisp.
  5. Add the garlic and red pepper, and stir frequently to prevent burning.
  6. Add the tomatoes, and cook until they begin to blister and release some liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. Add the drained pasta, and toss to combine all the ingredients.
  8. Add in the pesto and spinach and then salt and pepper, to taste.
  9. Continuing tossing together to combine.
  10. Once the spinach begins to wilt and all the ingredients are combined, remove from the heat, and serve.

Up next: Salami and kale frittata

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Salami and kale frittata recipe

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

  • 8 slices Hormel Natural Choice Uncured Hard Salami, divided
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 1/2 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs.
  2. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Dice 4 slices of the salami, reserving the other 4 slices for later.
  4. Coarsely chop the kale.
  5. Add part of the cheese to the eggs, reserving some for finishing.
  6. Add the salami and kale to the eggs, and then add the garlic salt and pepper.
  7. Combine all the ingredients well.
  8. In a large, ovenproof skillet, melt the olive oil.
  9. Add the egg mixture, and lightly stir to begin cooking.
  10. Let the egg mixture begin to set over low heat.
  11. Once the edges of the egg mixture are cooked, place the remaining cheese and whole salami slices on top.
  12. Transfer to the oven, and bake for 10 minutes, until the egg on top is cooked through and slightly brown.
  13. Remove from the oven, cut into portions, and serve.

Up next: Salami and asparagus mini calzone

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Salami and asparagus mini calzone recipe

Yields 12

Ingredients:

  • 12 slices Hormel Natural Choice Uncured Hard Salami
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus
  • 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 16 ounces pizza dough
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup Italian herb blend

Directions:

  1. Cut the salami into disks, and in a bowl, combine them with the asparagus and provolone.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, portion out the dough into 12 small balls.
  3. Flatten each ball into a small disk.
  4. Place a small amount of the filling onto each disk.
  5. Fold the dough over the filling, forming a crescent shape.
  6. Pinch the ends of the dough, and fold into itself to seal the filling inside.
  7. Place the calzone on a baking sheet, and brush the tops with olive oil.
  8. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan and herb blend.
  9. Sprinkle the top of each calzone with the cheese and herb mixture.
  10. Bake in the oven at 400 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes.
  11. Serve warm.

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Ellen Pompeo complains about sexism while getting naked to sell magazines

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Pompeo is featured wearing an open lab coat and heels — and nothing more — on one of Entertainment Weekly's Shondaland Spectacular covers, honoring the leading ladies of Shonda Rhimes' wildly popular TV shows.

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Ellen Pompeo EW cover

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She looks beautiful, but posing in such a provocative manner — agreeing to trade on her looks to move magazine issues and raise her professional profile even higher — seems at odds with the staunch stance against sexism she takes in the interview.

First Pompeo complained about the sexist reaction some fans had to the death of her on-screen love McDreamy. "All of a sudden, Patrick [Dempsey] leaves, and it's like, 'Oh my God, ­Meredith's gonna get killed with Alzheimer's! The show couldn't possibly go on ­without the man!'"

More: Grey's Anatomy's Shonda Rhimes weighs in on Katherine Heigl's possible return

Of course, she has a point. The entire show actually centers on the female protagonist's life, and the male lead was a part of it but never the star. Not to mention the fact that any woman is perfectly capable of living well without a man.

There's nothing wrong with nudity, of course, but such a purposely titillating image just seems counter to what she's saying. When was the last time you showed up at the ER and a half-naked resident took your vitals? That's right, never.

More: Emma Watson's 11 best responses for fighting sexism

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13 Things your dog is thinking when you come home from vacation

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1. My human is here, do I look OK?

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2. You’re home, you’re home, you’re home!

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3. Wait a minute... Whose scent are you wearing? Have you been seeing other dogs?!

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4. Nah, it's all good, I'm all about that face

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5. Where'd you go? Who'd you talk to? How many butts did you sniff?

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6. While you were gone, I learned some new tricks

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7. Watch what I can do!

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8. I made some new friends, too

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9. Plus, I left you a little surprise... (Spoiler alert: It's a turd... I love you)

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10. JK, it’s all good, all is forgiven

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11. Never. Leave. Again.

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12. You know I’m head over heels in love with you

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13. But next time, bring me along?

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Nothing compares to puppy love. Even after a long time away, our dogs are always happy to welcome us home. Enjoy your summer travels!

Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley’s red carpet appearance reveals big surprise

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The mum-to-be proudly showed off her growing bump in a sleek, fitted black dress featuring an open back and ivory sash by L.A.-based designer Haney, reported E! Online.

More: Star's pregnancy reveal video is as cute as we'd expect

Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley expecting first baby

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It will be the first child for Charlotte, 34, and Tom, 37, who met on the set of Wuthering Heights in 2009, got engaged the following year and married in July 2014.

The star of Mad Max: Fury Road is known for keeping his private life private, but he has spoken in the past about his struggles with addiction during his 20s. The Guardian reported earlier this year that when asked about his addiction to alcohol and crack, he said: "“I would have sold my mother for a rock of crack.”

“I was a shameful suburban statistic,” he said. “I was told very clearly, ‘You go down that road, Tom, you won’t come back. That’s it. All you need to know.’ That message stayed with me clearly for the rest of my days. I am f***king lucky to be here.” 

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The actor, who already has a seven-year-old son, Louis Thomas Hardy, with ex-girlfriend Rachael Speed, credits fatherhood with really turning his life around. He told Details magazine: "There's such a blissful sense of otherness that I can't remember what it was like to not have children. I used to think a lot about myself. I still do, I guess. I mean, I have the capacity to indulge in myself."

"My primary relationship was with myself, and that was interrupted irrevocably when I found out I was going to be a father," he went on. "It cut out so much shit from my head. There was the idea that in order to look after someone else, you must first truly look after yourself. I need to be fit and good to go and get shit done. I was healthy and already had a lot of shit behind me — rehab and all that — but I didn't have an anchor. A child is an anchor."

Congratulations, Tom and Charlotte, on the news of your new little anchor.

Legend, the biopic of the Kray brothers in which Tom Hardy plays both Ronnie and Reggie, hits U.K. cinemas on September 9.

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How birth control makes you susceptible to HIV

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First, the science

A study in mBio, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology, explained why injectable contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera injection) is associated with an increased risk of HIV infection.

"Before this study, there were all these controversial reports, some showing that DMPA increases the risk of HIV infection and others showing it doesn't, and there was no biologic explanation for the differences between studies," said Dr. Raina Fichorova, lead author and director of the genital tract biology division at Brigham and Women's Hospital. "This new study offers an explanation for the inconsistent studies, and it lies in the microbial communities of the reproductive tract."

More: New documentary explores scary side of hormonal birth control

Fichorova’s team examined cervical swabs from 823 women between 18 and 35 years old. All of the women tested negative for HIV.

The women were split into three groups: those who used DMPA, those who used estrogen-progesterone oral contraceptives and those who used no hormonal contraceptives. Researchers looked at results in all of the groups to see which women had a healthy vaginal environment and which had a disturbed vaginal environment.

The team wanted to know if women taking oral contraceptives or DMPA were at a higher risk for immunological changes, which can increase their vulnerability to HIV infection, than women not on a hormonal contraceptive. They found that DMPA use was associated with an increase in these immunological changes and that the presence of certain vaginal infections further increased this risk. Women with disturbed vaginal settings — including vaginal infections — were at an increased risk for HIV vulnerability.

The researchers concluded that concurrent infections or disturbed vaginal microbiota may worsen the suppression of the immune system by DMPA, thus adding to a woman's vulnerability to HIV.

"Women deserve to know more, so that they can make informed choices about birth control,” Fichorova said.

More: Pass on the pill: Alternatives to birth control pills

So, which birth controls may make you vulnerable?

The birth control types mentioned in this study include:

  • DMPA — that’s the Depo-Provera injection
  • Estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives

According to Drugs.com, these include the following: Alesse, Apri, Aviane, Beyaz (combination), Brevicon, Cryselle, Cyclessa, Demulen, Desogen, Enpresse, Estrostep, Femcon, Kariva, Lessina, Levlen, Levlite, Levora, Lo Ovral, Loestrin, LoSeasonique, Low-Ogestrel, Lybrel, Microgestin, Mircette, Modicon, Mononessa, Necon, Nelova, Nordette, Norinyl, Nortrel, NuvaRing, Ogestrel, Ortho Evra, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho-Cept, Ortho-Cyclen, Ortho-Novum, Ovcon, Ovral, Portia, Safyral (combination) , Seasonale, Seasonique, Sprintec, Tri-Levlen, Tri-Norinyl, Triphasil, Tri-Sprintec, Trivora, Yasmin, Yaz and Zovia.

Are you at increased risk?

  • Healthy vag and no contraceptives: According to the study, if you have a healthy vagina without infections and are not taking a hormonal contraceptive, you are not at an increased risk.
  • Healthy vag and taking contraceptives: Women taking birth control — whether it’s the shot or other estrogen-progesterone contraceptives — should bring these concerns to their doctors, as they could be more at risk. Of course, if you’re not engaging in behavior that puts you at risk for HIV in general, this may not be a concern.
  • Unhealthy vag (recent infections, poor microbiota) and taking contraceptives: According to the study, this group is at an increased risk for HIV. That said, if women in this group are not engaged in behavior that could cause HIV, it may not be a concern for them.

“Hormonal contraception can increase the risk for having an asymptomatic abnormal vaginal environment, which can in turn alter vaginal immunity and theoretically increase the risk for HIV infection,” Dr. Serena Chen — director of the division of reproductive endocrinology in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey — told SheKnows.

More: Birth control long-term effects you should know about

Chen said the research gives a plausible explanation to the link between hormonal contraception and HIV susceptibility… something that otherwise had yet to be explained.

Creative baby names that are Straight Outta Compton

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Hip-hop names are not only unique, but they are shooting up the popular baby name charts. In fact, the Social Security Administration ranked the name Jayceon as the fastest rising name for boys last year, as it jumped 845 spots in just one year. Jayceon is the real name of the rapper with the stage name The Game, as well as another hip-hop artist who goes by Jayceon.

Hip-hop boy names

One of the most iconic hip-hop groups, N.W.A, not only has amazing music that revolutionized rap music, but they also have a great story about their rise to fame after growing up on the streets of Compton, California, which is featured in the movie, Straight Outta Compton.

For baby name inspiration, here are the stage names and real names of the members of N.W.A.

  • Dr. Dre: Andre Romelle Young
  • Ice Cube: O’Shea Jackson
  • Eazy-E: Eric Lynn Wright
  • DJ Yella: Antoine Carraby
  • MC Ren: Lorenzo Jerald Patterson
  • Arabian Prince (one of the original members who left the group): Kim Renard Nazel

Most rappers use stage names, however, a few use their real name, such as Kanye West and the late Tupac Shakur. Kendrick Lamar dropped his last name of Duckworth, but kept his first and middle names. Here are a few more of our favorite rapper names with their stage names.

  • Snoop Dogg: Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
  • Eminem: Marshall Bruce Mathers
  • 50 Cent: Curtis James Jackson
  • Jay Z: Shawn Carter
  • The Game: Jayceon Terrell Taylor
  • The Notorious B.I.G: Christopher George Latore Wallace

Hip-hop girl names

We love the attitude and glamour of hip-hop girl names, as you can see in this list of some of the best female rappers. Most use a stage name, however, a few use their real names (like Lauryn Hill) or some just dropped their last name, like rapper Eve dropped her last name of Jeffers. Iggy Azalea changed her name, however, her real name of Amethyst would have made the perfect stage name. Check out our list of female rappers' stage names and real names for baby name inspiration.

  • Foxy Brown: Inga Marchand
  • Lil’ Kim: Kimberly Jones
  • Nicki Minaj: Onika Tanya Maraj
  • Iggy Azalea: Amethyst Amelia Kelly
  • Missy Elliott: Melissa Elliott
  • Queen Latifah: Dana Owens
  • Left Eye: Lisa Lopes
  • MC Lyte: Lana Michele Moorer
  • Trina: Katrina Laverne Taylor
  • Angel Haze: Raee'n Roes Wilson

More: The hottest new baby girl names of 2015

Celebrity baby hip-hop names

The babies of our favorite hip-hop artists have names just as cool as their own. Did you know Pharrell has a son named Rocket? Find out more unique celebrity baby names below.

  • Ciara: Future
  • Jay Z and Beyoncé: Blue Ivy
  • Kanye West and Kim Kardashian: North West
  • Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey: Monroe and Moroccan
  • Andre 3000: Seven Sirius Benjamin
  • Nas and Kelis: Knight Jones
  • Tyga and Blac Chyna: King Cairo Stevenson
  • Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa: Sebastian
  • Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz: Egypt and Genesis
  • Lil’ Kim: Royal Reign

More: Best and worst celebrity baby names

Jennifer Love Hewitt shares embarrassing 'mom moment' with the world (PHOTO)

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Jennifer Love Hewitt often keeps a low social media profile (and has yet to share a photo of her 2-month-old son, Atticus James Hallisay), however she did take to Twitter to share an embarrassing breastfeeding moment: Her breast milk leaked through her silk jumpsuit.

Being the quick thinking mom she is, the actress wrote that she purchased a scarf at the hotel gift shop to make a “dignified exit” and ended her tweet with the hashtag, "mommy life."

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Jennifer Love Hewitt twitter

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We have all been there and, as most moms know, you often have no clue when you will start leaking. Sometimes it is a crying baby, or perhaps it has been too long since you last nursed your baby — or sometimes even thinking about your baby can cause you to leak. This breastfeeding issue happens all the time, however many women don't talk about it so we love that Hewitt shared this funny and potentially embarrassing moment that is totally a natural part of being a mom.

The reaction to her tweet was mostly positive, with many moms thanking the star for keeping it real.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt reaction tweet

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JLH reaction tweet 3

There were a few fans, however, who thought the actress was oversharing.

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Naysayers aside, we also love that many moms shared tips as to what worked for them to conceal any leaks from breastfeeding. Among the ideas were avoiding fabrics like silk and sticking to cotton, wearing dark colored or printed clothing to conceal stains, keeping a jacket or scarf handy or wearing breast pads to absorb any accidental leaks.

More: Women share what it is like to be a working mom who is breastfeeding

The Party of Five alum and her husband, actor Brian Hallisay, also have a 2-year-old daughter named Autumn.

No-bake protein bites are an easy homemade post-workout treat

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I'm health conscious and like to work out, but what I don’t love is protein powders. I have never been able to force myself to drink up those thick, chalky shakes no matter how healthy they are.

Rather than make protein shakes, I decided to take protein powder and combine it with oats, spices and other ingredients, like coconut and nut butters, to whip up these super-easy and healthy, bite-size treats.

Here are three tasty flavors of protein bites that are so yummy even your kids will enjoy snacking on them. If you don’t have these exact protein powder flavors, then just get creative, and try adding extra spices or extracts to your mixtures.

Coconut, almond and chocolate chip protein bites recipe

Vanilla protein powder, almond butter, chocolate chips and coconut give these protein bites a punch of flavor without making them too sweet.

Yields 12

Prep time: 15 minutes | Inactive time: 30 minutes | Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups rolled oats (or gluten-free rolled oats)
  • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup dried coconut, plus extra for coating (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla exact
  • 1/4 cup agave or pure maple syrup

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla powder, coconut, chocolate chips and sea salt.
  2. In a separate, microwave-safe bowl, combine the almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla and agave (or maple syrup). Heat for 1 minute or until the mixture has completely melted.
  3. Pour the almond butter mixture over the oats, and mix very well.
  4. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to cool (this also makes forming the balls easier).
  5. Using a small cookie scoop, roll the oatmeal mixture into balls, trying to keep them uniform in size.
  6. If coating the bites in coconut, then add extra shredded coconut to a shallow bowl, and roll each bite in the coconut until evenly coated.
  7. Store the bites in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Cinnamon bun oatmeal-raisin cookie protein bites recipe

These spicy-sweet bites use cinnamon bun protein powder and plump raisins — perfect for oatmeal cookie fans.

Yields 12

Prep time: 15 minutes | Inactive time: 30 minutes | Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups rolled oats (or gluten-free rolled oats)
  • 2 scoops cinnamon bun-flavored protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup creamy cashew butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup raw honey, maple syrup or agave

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, sea salt, almond and raisins.
  2. To a microwave-safe bowl, add the coconut oil, cashew butter, vanilla extract and honey (or other sweetener), and heat for 1 minute or until the mixture has melted.
  3. Pour the cashew butter mixture on top of the oats, and mix very well.
  4. Chill for 30 minutes or until the oats have firmed up and are easy to handle.
  5. Roll the oatmeal into bite-size balls.
  6. Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Double chocolate birthday cake protein bites recipe

Super chocolaty, these chocolate birthday cake-flavored bites use both birthday cake batter- and chocolate-flavored protein powders.

Yields 12

Prep time: 15 minutes | Inactive time: 30 minutes | Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups rolled oats (or gluten-free rolled oats)
  • 2 scoops birthday cake batter-flavored protein powder
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon butter extract
  • 1/4 cup agave, honey or pure maple syrup

Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powders, cocoa powder and sea salt.
  2. To a microwave-safe bowl, add the coconut oil, peanut butter, butter extract and agave (or other sweetener). Microwave for 1 minute or until the mixture has melted.
  3. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture on top of the oats, and mix well to combine.
  4. Chill for 30 minutes or until the mixture is easy to handle, and then roll the mixture into bite-size balls.
  5. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

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Inside Avril Lavigne's 'bitter and sexless' marriage

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The star announced her separation from the Nickelback frontman on Instagram yesterday with "a heavy heart," she said, but a source insists her heart is pretty light, actually, because she got out of what sounds like a terrible marriage full of jealousy and lacking any sort of sexual attraction.

"All that the two of them did in the past couple of months was fight because his career is basically over and he has been trying to stop her from reinventing herself like she is trying to do," a source told Radar Online.

"She is more than okay right now, though, especially now that she is no longer in a bitter and sexless marriage with a man that she did not find attractive to begin with."

Ouch! The insider was only slightly more gentle as he continued, "She fell in love with him for his artistic self and because he treated her like a princess, but the romance was almost non-existent from the beginning.

"Everyone advised her that you have to have passion to make a marriage work, but she didn't want to listen because she was very intent on becoming this music industry power couple," the friend said.

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Not that Kroeger is crying over his guitar. He was spotted partying with another woman in Miami last month, weeks before the separation became official.

"Chad and the woman had a VIP table in the club's party pit," a witness told People. "They ordered a bottle of Belvedere vodka for themselves. They were very much into each other and did not mingle with the crowd," adding that they left together at 4:45 a.m.

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Million Dollar Listing star shames haters for being ignorant

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More: MDLSF's Justin Fichelson sits down for an exclusive Q&A

Fredrik Eklund is an extremely successful real estate agent in New York City and one of the original members of MDLNY. Fans love him because of his sweet personality, addictive sense of humor and hilarious high kicks. Not to mention, his gorgeous baby blues.

Eklund is also a gay man who is happily married, is expecting his first child, is committed to his friends and loves his dogs. He recently drew the unexpected hate of followers on his Facebook page, but he also responded, defending himself and his choices.

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When supposed fans of Eklund took to his Facebook page in order to post ridiculous, ignorant, hurtful and hateful things, Eklund responded with a very long post, addressing all of the issues for which he was being attacked. Not only did he stand up for himself and his husband, Derek, but he swatted down the haters and invited people to unfollow him if they hated him so much. He also stood up for all LGBT people everywhere who are attacked because of their orientation, as well as everyone who dreams about becoming a success simply because they work their behinds off and believe in themselves.

After writing his post, Eklund received thousands of comments from supporters thanking him for standing up to his haters and encouraging him to keep staying true to himself and to keep living his life the way that makes him happy.

Fredrik Eklund

Fredrik Eklund

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What do you think about Eklund taking this stand against the ignorant haters who purposely attacked him? Are you hoping to see him back on MDLNY?

Why childproofing is so much harder with baby No. 2

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Some things about babyproofing are easier the second time around. You've already got covers for all of your plugs and you know not to keep anything you'd like to see again on the bottom row of your bookshelves. What you might not be prepared for is how hard it is to keep two kids safe when they're at vastly different developmental stages.

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To get some advice on how to navigate these challenges, SheKnows sat down with Jason and Angela Busse, who own and operate a Missouri-based childproofing business called Owie Eliminators. They are certified by the International Association for Child Safety (IAFCS), and they use their combined expertise in early childhood education, child safety and supervision, and carpentry to help parents eliminate household hazards. Here are some of their best tips for getting your household ready to welcome another child:

1. Eliminate "tip-over" hazards

You should've done this the first time around, but if you didn't, you're not alone. The Busses say tip-over hazards are the most overlooked dangers they see when childproofing. Once you have baby No. 2, there are twice as many little people around who can get hurt. The good news? It's easy to remedy the problem. Any heavy furniture in the house — even the television — needs to be secured. "The safest scenario for televisions is to mount them to the wall with a proper mount, and they should always be mounted to a stud," says Angela. "Top-heavy furniture like dressers can be secured to the wall with straps or other tethering devices."

2. Keep chemicals and other dangerous items locked up

Your oldest child might know not to drink Windex, but it will take the baby a while to get there. Cabinet latches are cheap and effective, and you should use them until the youngest person in the house is developmentally able to understand the inherent risk of certain items. "Scissors, knives, medicine, cleaning supplies, and who knows how many choking hazards can be effectively put out of reach with a few easy-to-install latches," says Angela.

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3. Separate your kids' toys

Toys that are perfectly safe for a toddler can present serious choking risks for a baby. Sort through your child's toys and remove any small pieces or other items that might be hazardous for an infant. Make use of cabinet latches again and store the dangerous toys in a special cupboard or closet, or even put them in separate containers to be stored in the older child's room.

4. Double check your baby gates

Baby gates are a great way to keep babies away from stairs and other dangerous areas, but you have to be careful because older kids might be able to climb them. Once that happens, says Angela, your gate will need to be replaced with a taller one or a gate your older child can open and close on their own (if they're developmentally ready for that), or you'll have to put a latch on a door or something else sturdy that can block off the area. It might not seem like a huge threat, but a baby gate accident can result in serious injury if a child gets into a room with dangerous objects or falls down the stairs.

More: Why baby gates aren't as safe as you thought

5. Make sure babyproofing items aren't a hazard to your older child

"Certain items used for an infant can become dangerous to a toddler," say the Busses. Many a toddler can figure out how to remove a plug cover, for instance. When they do this, it not only presents a choking hazard for the toddler, but also leaves the outlet exposed and creates an electrocution hazard for a baby. Remedying the situation requires finding covers for the entire outlet, as opposed to just individual plug covers. Angela and Jason say this sort of constant updating is necessary as kids grow. "The most important thing to remember is that all children develop at different ages and speeds," says Angela. "Reevaluation is necessary on a regular basis."

6. Don't be afraid to ask for help

The IAFCS website has a search tool you can use to find professional childproofers in your area. Many of them — like Owie Eliminators — offer free advice in addition to their paid services and are more than willing to try to answer any questions you may have. Childproofing for your second kid can be challenging, but it's not an obstacle you have to face alone.

Bryan Cranston is unrecognizable, yet still badass, in his HBO film (PHOTO)

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Cranston has the starring role in the upcoming HBO movie All the Way, playing one of the United States' most controversial presidents.

Can you tell who he is?

Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson

Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson

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Cranston might look absolutely nothing like himself, but he is a dead ringer for President Lyndon B. Johnson!

For comparison, here he is next to the real Johnson.

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Bryan Cranston compared to Lyndon B. Johnson

Bryan Cranston compared to Lyndon B. Johnson

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Uncanny!

All the Way will air on HBO in 2016.

Amy Duggar's history with the Duggar family — in quotes

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And, according to her, that can't happen fast enough.

In a recent interview with People, Duggar said that the one thing she can’t wait for is physically signing the papers that change her last name. So we thought we’d take a look at Amy Duggar's past, as a Duggar, in quotes.

More: Amy Duggar just announced some huge relationship news

On her relationship with Uncle Jim Bob

"I kinda get under [Jim Bob’s] skin, but he's not going to control me, and I don't think he wants to control me… I'm not going to change who I am to have a certain image. I'm the free spirit of the family."

On the Duggars' courting rules

"They have a Duggar bubble. I can't even imagine courting like that. It works for them, and I hope to God they have successful relationships… but what if they suck at kissing? I can't imagine not kissing to full blown 'Let's do it all' in 30 seconds."

More: Amy Duggar makes surprising statement about the Josh Duggar molestation scandal

On the Duggars' lack of dating

"I couldn't imagine marrying my first boyfriend. I thought the world of him, he was a Christian guy, and he cheated on me! I'm glad I had bad relationships and I grew from that. You learn from everything you do, it’s part of your story."

On being "imperfect" by Duggar standards

"The tabloids are telling the truth, my mom and dad did have me out of wedlock… just because I share the Duggar name doesn’t mean my life is perfect!"

On Josh Duggar's molestation scandal

"I didn't know about it. It took me by surprise. I was not part of it at all. I wasn't anywhere near any of that. I knew that he did go away for a little bit, but I didn’t know why. Honestly, I don’t even think about it. I think we’re all past it."

On celebrating her engagement the non-Duggar way

"I'm so happy to announce… WE ARE ENGAGED!!!!"

On her racy engagement photos

"One of our three engagement photo looks was a mud fight. It was kind of, not scandalous, but a little less what you’d expect from a Duggar."

On leaving her Duggar surname behind

"I can't wait to change my name! It's going to be a great day when Dillon signs that marriage license and my last name changes. You have no idea."

On being the black sheep — with morals

"People have always called me the 'Rebel Duggar,' but I have morals and standards."

On celebrating her big day, despite the drama

"Despite all the crap going on in my family, a few days from now will be an awesome moment."

More: Amy Duggar shares emotional message about the tears she's cried (PHOTO)

The cousin of the famed family will wed Dillon King this weekend in a ceremony that was supposed to get its own special on TLC, but was axed in the wake of the numerous scandals with Josh Duggar. But she and King have said over and over that they are excited about their nuptials and, no matter what, won’t let anything dampen their day.

15 Labor Day sales your wardrobe wants you to take advantage of

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I can’t say this year I am particularly sad to see the season come to a close. I’ve made it to the beach a total of three times, walked the boardwalk an equal amount and vacationed in Florida under the blazing, almost mocking, sun rays. It was a lovely summer, but I will welcome fall with open arms, and maybe even a new wardrobe.

According to money expert Matt Granite of USA Today, Labor Day weekend deals are looking better than those you’d find on black Friday, with consumers able to save up to 70 percent on clothing, appliances, and more. That’s quite a steal.

I'll be honest here, ladies. Shopping is my favorite form of cardio, and this Labor Day Weekend, I’m getting into shape.

  1. Aldo: $25 off $75 purchases, $40 off $100 purchases
  2. Amazon: 3% cash reward for women’s apparel
  3. Ann Taylor: 50% off select items, 50% off all sale items with the code HAPPY50
  4. Banana Republic: In store sale plus 40% off online purchase with code BRFall
  5. Express: Up to 70% off Labor Day Weekend clearance sale and 10% off site purchase with code 9055
  6. Gap: 40% off everything in store
  7. G.H. Bass & Co: Up to 70% off entire store and $15 off entire online purchase with code LASTCALL
  8. H&M: Free shipping off $50 purchase
  9. JC Penny: 10% off $25 purchase (in store & online) or 20% off when using a JC Penny Card, online only, 15% off entire purchase using any other method of payment
  10. Land’s End: Up to 65% off early Labor Day sale and 30% off $150 regular-priced purchase plus free shipping with code: NICE and pin: 7880
  11. Macys: 60% off tops, 60-75% off swimwear, 25-40% off dresses and 25-40% off suit separates
  12. Nordstrom: End-of-summer clearance event brings you 40% off through Sept. 13.
  13. Old Navy: Up to 60% off entire store and 30% off women's styles online with code ENJOY
  14. Target: 25% off online purchases and an extra 10% off with code LABORDAY
  15. Tommy Hilfiger: $30 of $100 purchase or $50 off $150 purchase

Scary apps help kids hide photos they don't want mom to see

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When we parents keep tabs on our kids' cellphones, it helps rein in some of the fear and uncertainty that churns our stomachs when we hear about cyberbullying, widely disseminated sexts and online cruelty. Sure, there's a fine line between respecting your child's privacy and keeping them safe. But whether you're pro-snoop or anti, we all agree that it's irresponsible to turn a blind eye to our children's activities: the lines of communication must stay open.

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Of course, it's a tale as old as time; some kids will always balk at the thought of being snooped on, and they will always find ways to do exactly the opposite of what you tell them to.

Enter the hidden photo app for cell phones, often innocuously dressed up as a calculator app. These apps allow you to hide streams of photos — among other things — behind a functioning calculator, so that the casual, slightly less technologically-savvy snooper won't see any naughty pics. Given some teens' propensity to take pictures of their junk (or to use shared photos of other teens' junk to bully them), you can see why this might be of concern to parents.

For the iPhone, this takes the form of an app called Calculator% (wow so slick guys!) and is available for free in the app store. It looks a lot like the calculator, and functions as one when you open it, except for the fact that when you hit the decimal button, your four-digit passcode, and the decimal button again, you'll have access to photo storage that you might not otherwise want in your phone's regular photo stream.

If you upgrade the app, you'll have access to unlimited storage, a search function and the ability to turn the calculator app into a functional camera, so that the user can take pics on the sly. Ick.

More: Elementary kids caught in child sexting scandal

The android app on Google Play, Smart Hide Calculator, is similar, except that it allows you to hide photos instead of viewing them privately, as well as apps, SMS messages, videos, documents and other extensions.

There are plenty of similar apps on the market for both platforms as well, and while some are pretty straightforward in their presentation, like Vaulty or Keep Safe Private Photo Vault, some are sneaky about it, masquerading as a game or, most commonly, a calculator.

The takeaway here, besides "beware of multiple calculator apps on your child's phone"? Know what your kids are up to. Talk to them about what apps they are using. You don't have to read every text message and demand full disclosure of their every private thought, but you do have the right to set boundaries concerning the types of applications and media that you do or do not want your kids using or consuming. If your child upgrades an app like this, it costs money, so unless they have the family data plan linked up to their own bank account (ha!), then it isn't too hard to sleuth out.

More: Cause of little girl's itchy eyes will horrify moms everywhere

Prevention is the best cure, of course, so it's important to remember to have conversations about using technology smartly and safely, and to keep having them until your children's eyes roll out of their heads and across the floor. Or until it sinks in, whichever comes first.


Woman shares painful story about how she was manipulated by abortion doctors

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The unnamed woman took to Tumblr to post a public service announcement entitled, "PSA for women seeking an abortion in Victoria, Australia," before giving an account of her horrific experience.

She wrote, "You are required to have an ultrasound (usually an internal ultrasound) before you can have the procedure done. If the ultrasound doctor/technician tries to tell you that the law requires them to make you look at the ultrasound and see/listen to the foetus’ heartbeat this is a lie and you should complain.

"It is not law in Victoria to see the foetus before electing to have the procedure. I don't know what the law is in other states, but this is definitely true of Victoria."

More: The Mamafesto: New tumblr shows that you can be a parent and pro-choice

She went on to reveal that she was recently manipulated by two doctors at a public hospital who "forced" her and her partner to not only watch the ultrasound, but also be shown the heartbeat, which they brushed off as being part of the law to make her aware of the heartbeat. These actions resulted in the woman and her partner becoming so emotional that she was unable to go through with the procedure.

The effects of this have allegedly been devastating, as the woman reveals she did not "feel safe having the procedure at the hospital," adding "I had to wait two more weeks (I'm now dangerously close to the cut off date for abortion) and I now have to pay almost $500 with no medicare rebate and have to endure harassment from protesters at a private clinic."

The woman has now gone on to research the procedures so she can share it with other women, ensuring that they do not have to go through the same painful experience. On her post, she has clearly outlined the abortion rights in Victoria and listed them with five points. They are (in her own words):

Victorian woman shares abortion rights

Image: Tumblr

For more information you can also visit Family Planning Victoria's website, Children by Choice, and Better Health Channel. If you are in need of counselling, support or advice, The Women's offers a free and confidential support line to women.
If you are not located in Victoria, you can visit Library of Congress for information on abortion laws in other states.

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RHONJ's Joe Giudice is going to regret his recent behavior when he's in jail

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Sources have told OK! magazine — which, yes, ought to be taken with a grain of salt — that Giudice has taken to drowning his sorrows before heading off to prison for 18 months. Apparently, it's more of a priority than getting as much time in with his daughters as possible. An insider revealed, "Joe knows he’s going to jail in a matter of months, so drowning his sorrows is more important to him than his daughters.” The reality star evidently has been hanging out at Rails Steakhouse in Towaco, New Jersey, for hours at a time. The source also said that his wife, Teresa, who's currently serving her sentence, was nervous about leaving him with their four girls — and with good reason. "Joe is a completely unfit parent,” a source said. “There was a good reason Teresa was so worried about leaving him in charge."

More: Joe Giudice's Bravo special: 6 Things you need to know

It's been revealed that Teresa's parents — as well as her brother, Joe Gorga, and sister-in-law, Melissa — have all been pitching in with helping take care of the girls. While it's good to know that the children haven't completely been left to their own devices, what the hell is Joe thinking? It's hard to think of a more selfish thing for him to do right now. If this is true, clearly, being charged hasn't taught him anything. Hopefully, that won't be the case when he's actually serving the time.

More: Teresa Giudice writes all about the violence she has encountered in prison

If this is how Joe is choosing to spend the last few months he has with his family before not seeing them for a year and a half, he's essentially the architect of his own demise. Once he gets to prison — a place he won't be able to "drown his sorrows" — he's in for a rude awakening. He's going to have lots and lots (and lots) of time to think about how he spent his final days with his four young kids. If I were a betting woman, I'd say he's not going to be pleased with himself after thinking about his behavior while alone in his cell — if he has a conscience, of course, which the jury's still out on. This will be the worst punishment of all.

More: Teresa Giudice is furious with Joe — and not because of cheating rumors

As far as the Giudices and their prison sentences go, I'm not gonna lie: My hopes aren't super high in terms of them being learning experiences. That said, though, I think Teresa has more of a shot at learning something after being separated from her kids for so long. You would think that Joe's wife being in jail right now would be a lesson of some sort for him — evidently not.

More: Teresa Giudice and her family pose for bizarre prison photo shoot (PHOTOS)

I'm sure the Giudice girls are looking forward to having their mother back after she's released from jail. Teresa certainly isn't everyone's cup of tea, but one thing you can't say about her is that she isn't there for her kids. And, right now, it seems like that's more than can be said for Joe.

joe giudice

Image: Perez Hilton

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Jessa Duggar's pregnancy selfie accused of being a sin (PHOTOS)

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But this time, we're not so sure the former 19 Kids and Counting star really deserves the hate she's getting.

On Thursday, 22-year-old Duggar, who is pregnant with her first child with husband Ben Seewald, took to Twitter to share an update on the bun in the oven.

"31 weeks and 4 days!" she captioned a mirror selfie of her rounded belly. The star is getting close to her due date in October, People magazine reports.

Jessa Duggar pregnancy update 31 weeks

Jessa Duggar pregnancy update 31 weeks

And while most fans who replied to the pic were supportive of Duggar, there was a handful who took the update as an excuse to hate on her.

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"Do you really need 1,000 people telling you how great you look after every selfie?" one user tweeted at Duggar. Another replied, "Isn't vanity a sin?" And still another chimed in, "You spend an awful lot of time in front of that mirror. Sheesh."

The Duggar family has been embroiled in scandal and has come under fire from all angles lately since their eldest son, Josh, admitted to molesting underage girls as a teenager and, then, a few months later, was revealed to have an account on the cheating website Ashley Madison. Josh Duggar later publicly admitted to cheating on his wife and having a pornography addiction. He's now in rehab.

But Jessa Duggar has been one of the least controversial Duggars to date. She's come under fire in the past for some of her ultra-conservative political viewpoints, but for the most part, she's living a quiet life with her new husband and getting ready for the arrival of the first Baby Seewald. She's even publicly distanced herself from her brother, urging her fans to read a blog post written by her father-in-law that calls Josh Duggar "wicked."

More: Jessa Duggar shockingly reveals brutal opinion of Josh with telling move

Do you think Jessa Duggar deserves the hate she's getting for her latest pregnancy update? Head down to the comments and share your thoughts.

Cara Delevingne's new ad contradicts everything she stands for (VIDEO)

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The 23-year-old model and Paper Towns star recently told The Times that she was leaving her modeling career behind because the work made her feel dehumanized and "hollow." She took particular issue with the way she was sexualized, especially earlier in her career.

"I am a bit of a feminist and it makes me feel sick," she said at the time. "It's horrible and it's disgusting… [these are] young girls. You start when you are really young and you do, you get subjected to... not great stuff."

Now, less than a month later, her newest ad, for Yves Saint Laurent's Rouge Pur Couture lipstick, has dropped and Delevingne's involvement in the campaign goes against everything she previously said about her past experience with modeling.

Cara Delevingne YSL lipstick ad

Cara Delevingne YSL lipstick ad

In the racy new ad, Delevingne enters the room dressed in a conservative pantsuit. As she applies coats of bright red lipstick, her clothes disappear piece by piece, until she's wearing nothing but the lipstick… and a pair of sky-high black pumps.

What reason is there, exactly, for a woman to be naked in an advertisement for lipstick? There aren't that I can think of, other than to reduce her to a sexual object, i.e. not a human. For someone who has so much of a problem with the dehumanizing nature of the modeling industry, the ad is awfully dehumanizing.

If Delevingne is going to claim to be a feminist, she needs to walk the walk, too. I applauded her for her earlier comments about the industry, but she's going to have to try a lot harder to keep my support.

More: Reporters call out Cara Delevingne for having a bad attitude on live TV (VIDEO)

Do you agree? Does Cara Delevingne need to show more conviction following the harsh statements she made about the modeling industry? Or are you OK with her racy new Yves Saint Laurent ad? Head down to the comments and share your thoughts!

Fans blast Big Brother cast for ruining the show with dumb strategies

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What are they thinking?!?!

The night kicked off with Meg getting evicted by a vote of 4-1, which instantly sparked a flurry of frustrated Big Brother fan reaction on Twitter. Seriously, why wouldn't Steve and Johnny Mac join James in voting out Julia to break up the twins? Truly baffling.

Big Brother fan on dumb strategies

Big Brother fan on dumb strategies

Big Brother fan calls cast dumb

Big Brother fan calls cast dumb

Big Brother fan on twins winning

Big Brother fan on twins winning

Two-time contestant -- and former Big Brother champ -- Dan Gheesling had some of the best tweets of the night.

Dan Gheesling on BB strategy

Dan Gheesling on BB strategy

Dan Gheesling says BB cast doesn't have it

Dan Gheesling says BB cast doesn't have it

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Another one bites the dust

The rest of the episode moved at lightning speed. It started with twin Liz winning Head of Househould. Minutes later, she nominated James and Johnny Mac. The twin domination continued right after that with Julia winning the Power of Veto, which she chose not to use.

This is exactly why Steve and Johnny Mac should have voted Julia out. Had she been gone, there was no shot of both twins holding all the power in the second eviction. D'oh! In the end, the houseguests voted 4-0 to boot James out of the game.

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James Huling voted off Big Brother 17

"I noticed a lot of the aggressive players were the ones getting taken out of the game," James told Julie Chen in his live exit interview about why he wasn't really strategizing for most of the summer. "They were the ones going around stirring drama, telling secrets to everyone. I learned in the military out of sight out of mind, so I kind of used that concept with that. I'll take 7th. It's not too bad. It was a tough game to play in there."

Yep. He was content with losing a game for which he gave up 11 weeks of his life.

Fan calls BB17 worst season ever

Fan calls BB17 worst season ever

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Images: CBS

Do you agree that this is the worst season ever? Do you think Steve and Johnny Mac were dumb to keep Julia in the game? Weigh in and tell us your thoughts!

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