TUESDAY 1/19

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Todays Brain Drain Question:

OUT OF 6 BILLION PEOPLE, ONLY A DOZEN HAVE DONE THIS?

A-WALK ON THE MOON (WINNER)

6 WAYS TO ANNOY YOUR JOB INTERVIEWER

We don't need to tell you it's a TOUGH job market out there. And you don't want to make things even harder on yourself by doing something really stupid in a job interview. Here are a 6 things you'll want to avoid during a job interview if you want to get that job ...

1. Gum chewing. Not a high crime, but an easy way to look seriously unprofessional.

2. Hair twirling. It makes you look young, silly and unpolished.

3. Slouching. Good posture communicates energy and confidence, while slouching conveys tiredness, boredom and laziness.

4. Texting/checking your phone. Turn it off and put it away! If you forget and it rings, quickly grab it and shut it off, then apologize. NEVER take it out during an interview!

5. Nail biting/finger-tapping/other nervous tics. Train yourself to keep still by breathing deeply and consciously relaxing your muscles.

6. Smiling too much (or not at all). Yes, it's important to appear pleasant and interested, but you don't want to come off as phony.

Source: US News & World Report

THE 6-SECOND SIZE-UP

It may seem like guys sometimes don't notice the details -- but here are six things he'll probably take note of within seconds of meeting you.

1. Your Smile -- Does it seem genuine or forced? Do you floss? (OK, he might not notice you didn't floss, but give the mirror a quick check for evidence from lunch.)

2. Your Hair -- "Roots" and "ends" aren't really guy vocab, but they will notice if it's soft and smells nice. So skip spikes and hairspray (like "The Gosselin") and wash it now and again (bonus if it's with something that smells yummy).

3. Your Makeup -- Yes, they do notice if you've painted on a mask! Avoid looking like The Joker and go light.

4. Your Cleavage -- This may shock you -- sit down -- but ... guys will check out your chest. Just consider wearing something flattering.

5. Your Skin ---- Guys are likely to ignore the zit that you're obsessing over (it's just a detail!) but will probably notice the toxic shade of orange you've turned due to the fake and bake tan.

6. Your Bag -- No it's not true that women who haul around giant purses are high maintenance ... but a lot of guys will assume that anyway. Try paring it down to some essentials.

Source: Cosmo

Dumb Ways To Lose Weight

We're deep into January and some people are already giving up on their New Year's resolution to lose weight -- and others are getting desperate. Here are some of the most desperate (and stupid) lose-weight-fast schemes: The Cookie Diet -- The basic idea is that you eat six 100-calorie cookies and an extremely light meal for dinner and you'll start dropping weight. Unfortunately, because of the low calorie intake, you'll also start dealing with potassium deficiency, gallstones, heart palpitations, weakened kidney function and dizziness. Magical "Fitness" Shoes -- So-called "fitness shoes" are being made with unstable soles that require people to use more of their muscles while walking. The idea is that the shoes will help tone up your calves, thighs and buttocks without going through any intense physical exertion. But, the shoes are so unstable that trying to exercise in them could result in injuries. The Taco Bell "Drive-Thru Diet" -- The Drive Thru Diet is, sadly, for real. How dumb does Taco Bell think we are? Almost nothing good can happen to us when we're picking up bags of food at the drive-thru. Source: AlterNet.org

ON THE TUBE: Tuesday

Regis & Kelly (synd) -- Randy Jackson (American Idol) The View (ABC) -- Megan Mullally (Lips Together) Ellen DeGeneres (synd) -- Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart) Oprah (synd) -- Adam Lambert, Susan Boyle Jon Stewart (Comedy Central) -- Colin Firth (A Single Man) Jay Leno (NBC) -- Michael Jordan George Lopez (TBS) -- Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom David Letterman (CBS) -- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (Tooth Fairy) Conan O'Brien (NBC) -- Tom Hanks Jimmy Kimmel (ABC) -- Dennis Quaid (Legion) Jimmy Fallon (NBC) -- Randy Jackson (American Idol) Craig Ferguson (CBS) -- Alan Alda (The Human Spark) Bravo rings the register with a new season of Millionaire Matchmaker. Have a great Day! RC