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  • Friday, August 01, 2008

    Magic pill

    The magic pill may very well exist. Scientists have discovered a pill that can make you leaner, burn more calories and lose fat. An exercise pill that you won't have to sweat over. Cool. Only problem. They've only tried it on mice. Human trials are next. I'm in. Read more about it here.

    Dog adopts tiger cubs

    Nothing like a cute picture of mommy love especially when it's unconditional love for a different species! Check out this photo and story of a golden retriever who is nursing three tiger cubs, who were abandoned by their mom. This retriever not only feeds the cubs, but also licks and cleans them. What a mom!

    Dress for success

    If you always wonder why you have to look nice at work, if you don't see anybody, here's the answer. A poll found 41 percent of employers more often promote people who dress better. And more than a third of companies polled have sent employees home for unsuitable attire. Flip flops very unsuitable. Read more about how you can dress for success here.

    Thursday, July 31, 2008

    Biscuits sweeten boardroom

    So you've got a big corporate meeting coming up, you might want to serve up some tasty biscuits. Survey finds food was deemed the next most important aspect of the boardroom after tables and chairs. And if you serve cookies, make sure they don't look dry and crumbley. Read more about it here.

    Warning about texting

    A warning coming from Emergency Room Doctors: Don't text and walk, don't text and skate, don't text and horseback ride, and don't text and cook. The warning comes after they've seen all the injuries involved with people trying to do the aforementioned. Read more about it here.

    Really fat cat

    Shelter workers in New Jersey are caring for a really fat cat. She's 44 pounds and apparently lost. It's hard to believe her owner lost her considering her size. But her nickname is now "Princess Chunk" and shelter workers will be putting her on a diet. If her owner doesn't claim her by Saturday, she'll be put up for adoption. Even though she's chunky, you got to love her. Check her out here.

    Wednesday, July 30, 2008

    Are you happy?

    The answer could be determined by how old you are. If you're young, you are happy. If you're in the late 40's or early 50's, you're not so happy. This according to a study in USA Today. Researchers say the happiness they researched was tied to aspirations and family life. So happiness or lack of could have something to do with kids, divorce and gravity. I threw the last one in there.

    Tuesday, July 29, 2008

    Get ready lobster lovers

    The two day lobster min-season begins tonight at midnight. So be careful if you're going out. Lots of boaters and divers are expected. Remember, there is a 12 lobster per person limit. More details here.

    Dog napping is up

    Hold your pet close and keep a watchful eye on her, pet thefts are on the rise. Experts are blaming the bad economy for the rise in dog-napping. The most stolen breeds are the little ones that look expensive and can fit in your purse. So the ones that appeal to celebrities also appeal to crooks. Read more about it here.

    Monday, July 28, 2008

    Best colleges for...

    You want the best college for your child. They do too, but best for what? Best for education.. or best for partying? The Princeton Review is out with their annual list of Party Schools today. A list you'll want your child to avoid, a list they may want to consider. So which school is tops for partying? Number one this year, my alma mater, the University of Florida. Oh, I never partied. Not me. Read more here.