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Love It? Share It! because the main character is a concierge doctor
for the wealthy residents of the Hamptons, instead
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here are thousands of helpful and entertaining resources available online and on television. So many that it would be to reel you in the moment you start watching.
impossible for our editors to discover them all on their own. That’s why delight! magazine is built with the help of its
readers. The delight! reader community continually shares their favorite Web sites and TV shows, plus tips and opinions —Reader from Smyrna, GA
from their own experiences. Here are some favorites we encourage you to check out this month:

omemadesimple.com has useful tools


to help you organize your home,
room by room. It also has great recipes and,
my personal favorite, the menu planner/
shopping list. I fill out a weekly menu that Tell us about a TV show, Web site,
nstructables.com is the greatest how-to my family all agrees on, then I go through
site out there! I look at the site probably blog, podcast, or Webcast that’s got
my pantry to check for ingredients that I
about once a week, and have to limit my time need for the week. If I don’t have something your attention and we’ll pass it on
to around 30 minutes—or I could get lost in I write it on the shopping list (on the side of the to the rest of the tribe.
it. It’s always the first place I go before I begin a menu). It works out GREAT, and my family doesn’t
project because my husband and I are both big have to keep asking me what snacks we have or what’s for The first 50 people to share get a
DIY-ers. I’m also a crafter and lately have taken dinner, etc., because they can look on the fridge where I post the menu. $10 iTunes gift card.
on PNC silver clay for jewelry making. It’s so Also, I’m not running to the store several times a week for things that I’ve
forgotten, and by doing two weeks at a time, I find I can incorporate any
helpful to actually see what your clay should
leftovers into the following week.
Go to delightmag.com
look like after firing, not to mention to see
—Leah Galland, Rowland Heights, CA and click on
how to fire the clay. I’m a visual learner so the
videos on the site are perfect for me. As a
“Share & Win”
Family Consumer Science teacher, I use Instruc-
hedailyplate.com makes it very easy
tables all the time in my classroom, and even to keep track of your daily calorie in-
send links to my kids so they can watch projects take with its large database of foods that
being done before they do them in class. contains virtually any store-bought food
—Jenifer Dillman-Funk, Murfreesboro, TN or restaurant meal. Simply search for the

Illustrations by Aaron Drath


food or drink you had, and it pulls up the
item with all of its nutritional content,
which can then be added to your daily
hite Collar [on USA Network] exemplifies edginess love Beckyhiggins.com. I follow Becky’s blog for inspira-
log, or “daily plate.” You can set weekly
and exciting television. It’s always a well-written tion in many areas of my life! She is always posting great weight loss goals for yourself and the
plot with relatable material. The cast is also simply pretty home decorating ideas, fun recipes, photography tips and site will calculate the calories required to
which is easy on the eyes. Any show that incorporates NYC ideas, and fun crafts I can do with my kids. Great blog! reach that goal based on your log entries
landmarks and relatable areas is going to be a hit. ­—Tracey Birling, Kiel, WI and exercise. Creating an account is free, and by logging my meals and
­—Reader from Sunnyside, NY workouts every day, I’ve been able to target and eliminate unhealthy foods
from my diet, which has helped me lose 15 lbs in the last 4 months!
—Landron Hudgens, Antioch, TN

’m hooked on Gwyneth Paltrow’s Web site goop.com. The simple, yet well-
designed site (its goal is to “nourish the inner aspect”) is chock full of recipes, love to watch The Biggest Loser. I have been on my own weight loss
style tips, places to go, things to do and ideas to ponder. The weekly newsletter journey. Since October 1, 2009, I have lost over 60 pounds. I still have a
conveniently delivers fresh content right to your inbox. Even though I’m not the long way to go. Some days are easy, but some days can be so hard. The Big-
jet-setting, stunning actress and parent that Paltrow is, her site makes me feel a gest Loser is like getting the shot of adrenaline you need to go for another
bit glamorous and very nourished. This is a great site for fashionistas, parents and week. I hate when one season is over and I am waiting for the next one. I
those that like to get in on celeb insights. even saved one episode on my DVR that I thought was especially inspiring. ®

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2011 is the beginning of a new, refreshed and improved you.


The new year provides the inspiration to make life changes that help you be better, live better,
do better. With assistance from the technology found for this month’s picks, the delight! troops
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FINDING

gler
By Bonnie Sie

F o r B o b H a r p e r, f i t n e s s d o e s n ’t m e a n
r i g o ro u s p u s h - u p s o r e a t i n g 1 5 0 0 c a l o r i e s a d a y.
He says that fitness means an overall quality
o f l i f e ­— w i t h a b i t o f b a l a n c e .
mobile
Straight out of high school, Bob Harper took a job at a local Nashville, Ten-
nessee bank not too far from his cramped one-bedroom apartment. College
What does Bob
was not an option for Harper due to financial restrictions, but in short time, recommend as the
something just didn’t feel right working in an office environment. “My little best abdominal
apartment was right next to this gym,” he recalls. “I remember going into that core strength exercise?
Check out Betty’s
gym and thinking I’m kind of liking this. The next thing I knew I got a certifica- Find out at
favorite Golden Girls
tion, started working at the gym, and then thought if I was going to make a delightmag.com
moment at
career in fitness, I needed to move to Los Angeles. That’s just what I did.”
delightmag.com
or CLICK IT NOW
Fast-forward some 20 years and Bob Harper’s career as fitness specialist, with your smartphone...
author, lifestyle coach and trainer on The Biggest Loser has blossomed into a or CLICK IT NOW
with your smart phone...
cottage industry. He takes his job seriously, as evidenced by his skillful advice
and motivational tips given to overweight contestants, but the 44-year-old’s
enduring appeal comes from simply loving life and what he does. Beyond the
physical and demanding personality viewers see weekly, there’s a playful—even
soft—side. “I’m obsessed with photography,” admits the six-foot, 175-pound
fitness pro on life outside The Biggest Loser. “Whenever I can, I love to get
outdoors and shoot some pictures. And I rescued a dog, Karl, and I’m in love
with him so when I have some extra time, I take him out for exercise and >>>

6 7
FINDING

gler
By Bonnie Sie

F o r B o b H a r p e r, f i t n e s s d o e s n ’t m e a n
r i g o ro u s p u s h - u p s o r e a t i n g 1 5 0 0 c a l o r i e s a d a y.
He says that fitness means an overall quality
o f l i f e ­— w i t h a b i t o f b a l a n c e .
mobile
Straight out of high school, Bob Harper took a job at a local Nashville, Ten-
nessee bank not too far from his cramped one-bedroom apartment. College
What does Bob
was not an option for Harper due to financial restrictions, but in short time, recommend as the
something just didn’t feel right working in an office environment. “My little best abdominal
apartment was right next to this gym,” he recalls. “I remember going into that core strength exercise?
Check out Betty’s
gym and thinking I’m kind of liking this. The next thing I knew I got a certifica- Find out at
favorite Golden Girls
tion, started working at the gym, and then thought if I was going to make a delightmag.com
moment at
career in fitness, I needed to move to Los Angeles. That’s just what I did.”
delightmag.com
or CLICK IT NOW
Fast-forward some 20 years and Bob Harper’s career as fitness specialist, with your smartphone...
author, lifestyle coach and trainer on The Biggest Loser has blossomed into a or CLICK IT NOW
with your smart phone...
cottage industry. He takes his job seriously, as evidenced by his skillful advice
and motivational tips given to overweight contestants, but the 44-year-old’s
enduring appeal comes from simply loving life and what he does. Beyond the
physical and demanding personality viewers see weekly, there’s a playful—even
soft—side. “I’m obsessed with photography,” admits the six-foot, 175-pound
fitness pro on life outside The Biggest Loser. “Whenever I can, I love to get
outdoors and shoot some pictures. And I rescued a dog, Karl, and I’m in love
with him so when I have some extra time, I take him out for exercise and >>>

6 7
Bob Harper Fast Facts: just hang out with him.” Hikes, walks and runs the activities I want you to in the beginning.
with Karl in the local canyons near Harper’s No excuses, because it will eventually come
Los Angeles home are a nice reprieve for the to you. It’s the triumph of the human spirit.”
Favorite beverage: former bank teller, who just wrapped shoot- Harper is ecstatic over fan reaction, which has
“I opt for red wine, not only for the ing his new DVD series. “It feels like an oasis been strong and passionate. “I get emails ev-
away from the big city life,” he says of his new ery single day. They feel I’m this person who
taste, but the anti-oxidants as well.” home in the Hollywood Hills. “My house is they can really rely on. I like that because I’ve
my safe place and I don’t have one piece of always loved what I do, but ever since The
Never leaves home without his: gym equipment in it. All I want to do when I’m Biggest Loser, I’ve got this huge platform to
home is relax, sit out by the pool, and decom- work from. Not only is this a passion of mine
“Cell phone, food and iced coffee. press. Your home should be a place of calm now, but it’s a responsibility that I have.”
I make it with a little bit of soy milk and this is what I have created.”
On any given day, you can find Harper chill-
and raw sugar. It’s my number one ing out in most any area of his home. “I am ex-
vice in life.” tremely anal retentive and need things to be
in their place and in order so when you come
into my house, you will see that everything is
Pet peeve: exactly where it needs to be.” He pauses as
if making mental notes of furniture and ac-
“I hate hearing excuses. I think people cessory placements. “With that said, I have
become complacent in their exercise a little kitchen nook that is my favorite place
Bob at work on NBC’s The Biggest Loser.
and I tell them ‘no,’ it’s time to get in the entire house. It has a long leather ban-
quet and an 1800’s table from an old church Eating clean regularly is key to a long and
uncomfortable.” so that’s probably my favorite area. It’s very balanced life, something he instills not only
cozy and eclectic with a lot of character … just in contestants and audiences, but also in his
Best time to exercise: like me,” he laughs. Hard to imagine there is personal life. “I really do only keep healthy
not a minutiae of exercise equipment—no re- options in my house.” On any given day,
“I like first thing in the morning to get sistance bands, no Bosu ball. Harper’s fridge is stocked with pineapple, ap-
it off my ‘to do’ list. It feels good to “Actually, I have my own personal trainer,” ples, plums, sparkling water, broccoli, romaine
says Harper. “I like that because I can give the lettuce, dark chocolate, tomatoes, asparagus
know that I’ve already done it.” steering wheel to somebody else. I do a lot … while his favorite meal is a veggie burger
of functional training, lots of weight training, packed with all the fixings. “I feel decadent,
Favorite kitchen gadget: lots of running and work out six times a week. but it really is so healthy. But I have to say I
I incorporate all types of workouts to keep my love chips and salsa. If I can be in a Mexican
“Jura-Capresso espresso machine. It is body guessing, which is the key in preventing restaurant eating chips and salsa—what’s bet-
plateaus.” His 90-minute routines take place
the one thing I cannot live without in first thing in the morning to “get it off my
ter than that?” Yet Harper turns his chip ob-

Photos © 2010 Michael Jacobson, NBC; Thinkstock


session into healthy fare too. “I have discov-
my kitchen.” to-do list because when the day gets crazy, I ered Pop Chips and they’re so low in calories
might be too tired to get that workout in. The and tasty. I always joke to my friends that the
Biggest Loser takes up my whole schedule and way I eat, I’m probably going to out live every-
Favorite I just started working on my second book—a one. As long as I’m in complete control of my
comedy: diet one this time. Do I get tired? Do I wake up mind and body, I’m okay with that but I guess
“Young sometimes and say I don’t want to workout? I won’t really know until I get there.”
Yes, to both of those, but I know how great I’m So if Bob Harper never walked into that small
Frankenstein going to feel afterwards, so I do it anyway.” A Nashville gym next to where he was counting
for film; man who practices what he preaches. other people’s money … “I would be doing
The two teams on The Biggest Loser are this exact same thing,” he states. “Because I
Friends for TV. counseled by Jillian Michaels and Harper. “A don’t believe in chance. I think we all have a
Laughter brings lot of our techniques are the same and our di- purpose and mission in life and the universe
you a balance ets are similar,” he comments on their training will eventually take you to what your destiny
styles. “She will tell you that I’m the harder is … I truly believe that.”
in life.” trainer and everyone thinks I’m the nice
guy. It’s like I get into a gym and
immediately feel it’s my office WIN A
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WATCH IT! his heart isn’t completely in it, even some cases, the deception. And
See trailers at
when he presents a crying child a that’s about as far as one should go
balloon just so he can pop it, freezes in introducing Catfish, a riveting,
delightmag.com a queue of coffee shop patrons so albeit suspect documentary about
or CLICK IT NOW he can proceed to the front of the Nev Schulman, a 24-year-old New
with your line, or knocks pop-up books (“You York photographer who first befriends
smartphone... like this?”). His latest mad scheme: to online a precociously talented eight-
shrink and steal the moon to one-up year-old painter and then begins an
Vector (Jason Segel), a pesky nemesis online relationship with her older
who is stealing his thunder. He will sister Megan. But Nev and his
need the help of his adoring minions filmmaker brother Ariel Schulman
as well as three absolutely adorable and co-director Henry Joost begin to
orphan girls, whom he can use to help sense something amiss, and during
breach Vector’s evil lair (Gru’s is in the an unrelated trip to the Midwest,
basement of his suburban home). they decide to take a detour to meet
Despicable Me is thankfully short on Megan. And that’s as far as I should
Photos: Catfish, Despicable Me courtesy NBC Universal. SALT © 2010 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. and Beverly Blvd LLC. All Rights Reserved. Mother and Child ©2009, Mother

gratuitous pop culture references take you. Questions have been


and bathroom humor. It loses little in raised about exactly how much the
the transition from 3-to-2D. And as filmmakers really knew or suspected
with the best of Pixar, Despicable Me before starting to film, but on the
shoots for the moon and succeeds in level or not, Catfish will hook you.
touching the heart as it hits the laugh Rated PG-13.
bullseye. It’s a delight from start to
finish. Rated PG. Mother and Child
Annette Bening had something of
Salt a career year in 2010, giving two
Unstoppable is the name of the performances worthy of Oscar
recent Denzel Washington runaway consideration. She will most likely
train actioner, but it better describes be nominated for The Kids are All
Angelina Jolie’s Evelyn Salt, a runaway Right, but she is equally splendid in
CIA agent who has been accused of Rodrigo Garcia’s intimately observed
being a sleeper Russian spy. But is ensemble drama about three women
she? From one absurdly over-the-top whose lives have been impacted by
action set piece to the next (and adoption. Bening stars as Karen, a
director Phillip Noyce keeps them brittle and emotionally closed-off
coming at a breakneck pace), Salt spinster who was 14 when her mother
and Child Productions, LLC. Programming subject to change; consult your local listings for details.

eludes an army of CIA colleagues forced her to give up her baby for
as she races against time to either adoption. Naomi Watts costars as
clear her name or carry out orders Elizabeth, a hardened attorney (“I’m
from her handlers. This blast from the not in the sisterhood,” she states)
summer past pretty much keeps us with a penchant for sexual power
guessing throughout before deftly plays, who was adopted and will find
setting up an eagerly awaited sequel. herself pregnant. Kerry Washington
The casting gods were smiling when also stars as Lucy, a married woman
the ravishing able-bodied Jolie was anxious to adopt. As with Crash and
selected to replace, yes, Tom Cruise, Babel, the stories each unfold before
who dropped out of the project. Salt they intersect in surprising ways. The
would have by no means been an superb cast also includes Samuel L.
impossible mission for Cruise. One Jackson as Watts’ law firm partner
could easily envision him leaping from whom she seduces, Jimmy Smits as
an overpass onto a passing truck, Bening’s compassionate co-worker,
converting a fire extinguisher into a and Cherry Jones as a nun at the
handy flamethrower, or snapping the adoption agency at the center of the
neck of the film’s real villain. But in this film. Mother and Child is a powerful
Rate it! case, Jolie’s coiled grace and fearless film that is as emotionally primal as its
Go to Kids-in-mind.com
to make smart decisions on aplomb is refreshing. Rated PG-13. title. Rated R.
family-friendly programming.
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It’s secure
Finances at a glance with Mint.com
By Beth Herstein
Mint asks you for a lot of
This free online service manages your money for you. personal financial informa-

I
Mint.com is easy tion necessary for tracking
to use and even suppose some people manage their finances perfectly—without assistance, with your finances. Simultane- Instant Alerts
emails me reminders
when my bills are due.
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access, it’s scattered in a hundred places. ther precaution Mint hires date on your finances on
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glance? Now you can with the free online resource Mint.com. Mint acts as your personal financial
Mint provides its sections of the site (so far, tabulates your assets and Functionality automatically sends an
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services free of charge. no one has succeeded). In debts. Thus, at a glance email summary of your
but it actually helps you establish and achieve financial goals. How does it make its addition, when you register you can measure your financial status once
mobile So, how does Mint work? It’s actually simple. You register on the site by creating a username and money, then? If Mint with Mint you needn’t pro- assets against your credit per week. But you can
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Aaron Patzer Mint; the more data you enter the better, to create a to a bank with a better giving you the option to like buying a house or read, illustrating financ- to your phone to alert
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fuller financial picture.) Once Mint APR or it recommends remain anonymous. As for saving for retirement, es in terms any person you of low balances,
Mint.com at connects with these institutions it a low interest mortgage your various usernames Mint can create a budget can grasp. For example, credit card bills, available
posts your assets, debts, interest rates and you take Mint’s and security codes, Mint to achieve them. Also, the site uses pie charts credit, unusual spend-
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and spending habits. That easily, advice, the financial accesses them simply to through great visuals and which divide up your ing, over-budgeting
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institution pays Mint a connect to your financial supportive emails, Mint spending habits—how and interest rates. One
with your you can organize your finances more
smartphone... fee. In addition, Mint institutions. From then on, tracks your progress and much you charge at of the best alerts: every
effectively, taking some of the stress
has sponsors whose the information on Mint reminds you of important restaurants, how much time your account gets
and hassle out of your everyday life.
logos appear on the comes directly from the due dates. goes to entertainment hit with a hidden fee,
It’s no wonder Mint is so popular. site, which are easily financial institutions; Mint’s or groceries—and Mint sends you an email

Photos © 2010 courtesy of Mint.com; Thinkstock.com


Founded by Aaron Patzer in the fall accessible through links. just the conduit. Finally, informs you whether notifying you of the ad-
of 2007, it has since accumulated because Mint sends you you’re spending more ditional cost.
over four million users, caught the emails informing you of or less than usual on
attention of major media, won any suspicious activity, a particular item or
top industry honors and has been you actually may be more service. Seeing your
named one of Time Magazine’s Top secure with Mint than spending and saving
50 Web sites. without it. habits spelled out helps
you to understand your
financial status better
and set new priorities.

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Oprah, Self-improvement, Self-discovery, New Entertainment
Network launches:
January 1, 2011

On Enough Already! with Peter Walsh,


the acclaimed organization expert helps
families rid themselves of overwhelming
Oprah: On her OWN clutter that is impeding their lives. Peter

V.S. Woschnick
helps each family identify the underlying
reasons for their cluttered existence, then
teaches them how to relinquish their at-
The new Oprah Winfrey Network, like its namesake, is a force for good. tachment to “stuff” and live clutter-free.
“I would love to see
To each, his OWN

T
Oprah [in delight!].She
is such an intelligent, o assume Oprah’s rise from no-name Tennessee newscaster to one-name media powerhouse didn’t
kind and generous include aspirations of network ownership would be a mistake. Winfrey can pinpoint when she put that The inspiring lineup on OWN offers
human being.”
goal down on paper. “Fifteen years ago,” she recalls, “I wrote in my journal that one day I would create a something for everyone

O
Shari Mednick
Reader from Rock Hill, NY
television network, as I always felt my show was just the beginning of what the future could hold.”
Fast-forward to January 2011, and the manifestation of that dream is Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), a joint Can a workaholic learn how to be
venture between Harpo Studios and Discovery Communications. Committed to programming that “doesn’t a better parent from his or her own
waste people’s time,” the OWN lineup is comprised exclusively of purposeful and passionate shows that empower
viewers worldwide to live their best lives and lift the lives of those around them. Not surprisingly, the network’s
mission squares with the personal philosophy of Oprah herself, who describes OWN as “a network that inspires
child? On Kidnapped by the Kids,
children are empowered to stand
up to their work-obsessed parent
OWN
mobile
viewers and makes them want to be who they are on their best day.” and make a difference. It’s goodbye
It appears there are plenty of best days ahead for Winfrey fans. On OWN she is still very much in front of the to cell phones and computers, and
What a life! camera, anchoring three shows: hello to family time—with the kids
Watch Biography’s leading the way.
“Need to Know” video
Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes
on Oprah at
The first of Winfrey’s OWN shows is, ironically, a look back at her last show. Oprah Behind the Scenes offers
delightmag.com
viewers unprecedented access to the beloved Oprah show, offering a glimpse into the lives of the staff and
or CLICK IT NOW the happenings between people who are more like family than co-workers. Throughout the episodes, Oprah Relationship expert, sex therapist, best-
with your
smartphone... shares her perspective and personal reflections on the cultural phenomenon that catapulted her into the selling author, and Sirius XM radio show
adoring public spotlight. host Dr. Laura Berman makes house calls
to help couples separate sex and intimacy
Oprah’s Next Chapter to untangle the more complicated causes
Oprah’s Next Chapter casts her sight forward instead of back. Not only is it aired in the evening, it also of their troubled relationships. In the Bed-
takes her out of the studio setting to far-flung destinations for conversations with high-profile room with Dr. Laura Berman will surprise
stars. “In Oprah’s Next Chapter I’m going to take the viewers with me, going to take viewers with questions—and answers—
celebrities I want to interview with me around the world,” she revealed. that prove how normal it is to need help
in the place where few people like to ask
Oprah Presents Master Class for it.
Master Class offers a first-person insight into the brilliant minds of the famous The documentary series Our America
people we love, respect, and admire. Hand-picked by Winfrey for their unique with Lisa Ling investigates the world
impact on the world, several true modern masters join Oprah in an intimate around us as never seen before, showcas-
setting to share their successes, failures, triumphs, disappointments ing people who are living lives others can’t
and heartbreaks. First season masters include Jay-Z, Simon Cowell, imagine. Ling interviews gang members,
Sidney Poitier, Dr. Maya Angelou, Diane Sawyer, Lorne Michaels and Dr. goes undercover in North Korea, explores
Condoleezza Rice. the world of mail-order brides, and risks
entering a maximum security prison. And
Oprah admits she may purposely fade away once OWN is established so as that’s just the first season!
Photos © 2010 courtesy of OWN; Thinkstock.com

not to wear out her welcome. “The first two or three years of this network
really rely on my presence, and I know that,” Oprah said. “I will be on the
network as many times as necessary—but not too much. I don’t want to make
it look like every time you turn OWN on, ‘There she is again’.” Ask Oprah’s All-Stars brings together
Scrawled on a wall in OWN’s Los Angeles headquarters is the quote, “Only Oprah’s go-to group of experts—Dr. Oz,
those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly”—apt inspiration Suze Orman and Dr. Phil—for an exclusive
Editor’s Note:
for a woman with a new network venture that bears her name, three four-part special! Ask Oprah’s All-Stars Here’s a list of more programs on the
television shows and the demands that come with simply being offers guests and at-home viewers Oprah Winfrey Network:
Oprah Winfrey. Achieve she has, not as much by daring failure as unprecedented access to the brain trust,
The Rosie O’Donnell Show
refusing to “give up the opportunity to have a platform to be a force who answer questions about health, Anna and Kristina’s Grocery Bag
of good.” Oprah’s living her best life. Choose to OWN yours, too. wealth and mental well-being. Why Not? With Shania Twain
Cristina Ferrare’s Big Bowl of Love
Join the conversation at Facebook.com/delightmag. The Gayle King Show
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TV FIND Keywords:
Oprah, Self-improvement, Self-discovery, New Entertainment
Network launches:
January 1, 2011

On Enough Already! with Peter Walsh,


the acclaimed organization expert helps
families rid themselves of overwhelming
Oprah: On her OWN clutter that is impeding their lives. Peter

V.S. Woschnick
helps each family identify the underlying
reasons for their cluttered existence, then
teaches them how to relinquish their at-
The new Oprah Winfrey Network, like its namesake, is a force for good. tachment to “stuff” and live clutter-free.
“I would love to see
To each, his OWN

T
Oprah [in delight!].She
is such an intelligent, o assume Oprah’s rise from no-name Tennessee newscaster to one-name media powerhouse didn’t
kind and generous include aspirations of network ownership would be a mistake. Winfrey can pinpoint when she put that The inspiring lineup on OWN offers
human being.”
goal down on paper. “Fifteen years ago,” she recalls, “I wrote in my journal that one day I would create a something for everyone

O
Shari Mednick
Reader from Rock Hill, NY
television network, as I always felt my show was just the beginning of what the future could hold.”
Fast-forward to January 2011, and the manifestation of that dream is Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), a joint Can a workaholic learn how to be
venture between Harpo Studios and Discovery Communications. Committed to programming that “doesn’t a better parent from his or her own
waste people’s time,” the OWN lineup is comprised exclusively of purposeful and passionate shows that empower
viewers worldwide to live their best lives and lift the lives of those around them. Not surprisingly, the network’s
mission squares with the personal philosophy of Oprah herself, who describes OWN as “a network that inspires
child? On Kidnapped by the Kids,
children are empowered to stand
up to their work-obsessed parent
OWN
mobile
viewers and makes them want to be who they are on their best day.” and make a difference. It’s goodbye
It appears there are plenty of best days ahead for Winfrey fans. On OWN she is still very much in front of the to cell phones and computers, and
What a life! camera, anchoring three shows: hello to family time—with the kids
Watch Biography’s leading the way.
“Need to Know” video
Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes
on Oprah at
The first of Winfrey’s OWN shows is, ironically, a look back at her last show. Oprah Behind the Scenes offers
delightmag.com
viewers unprecedented access to the beloved Oprah show, offering a glimpse into the lives of the staff and
or CLICK IT NOW the happenings between people who are more like family than co-workers. Throughout the episodes, Oprah Relationship expert, sex therapist, best-
with your
smartphone... shares her perspective and personal reflections on the cultural phenomenon that catapulted her into the selling author, and Sirius XM radio show
adoring public spotlight. host Dr. Laura Berman makes house calls
to help couples separate sex and intimacy
Oprah’s Next Chapter to untangle the more complicated causes
Oprah’s Next Chapter casts her sight forward instead of back. Not only is it aired in the evening, it also of their troubled relationships. In the Bed-
takes her out of the studio setting to far-flung destinations for conversations with high-profile room with Dr. Laura Berman will surprise
stars. “In Oprah’s Next Chapter I’m going to take the viewers with me, going to take viewers with questions—and answers—
celebrities I want to interview with me around the world,” she revealed. that prove how normal it is to need help
in the place where few people like to ask
Oprah Presents Master Class for it.
Master Class offers a first-person insight into the brilliant minds of the famous The documentary series Our America
people we love, respect, and admire. Hand-picked by Winfrey for their unique with Lisa Ling investigates the world
impact on the world, several true modern masters join Oprah in an intimate around us as never seen before, showcas-
setting to share their successes, failures, triumphs, disappointments ing people who are living lives others can’t
and heartbreaks. First season masters include Jay-Z, Simon Cowell, imagine. Ling interviews gang members,
Sidney Poitier, Dr. Maya Angelou, Diane Sawyer, Lorne Michaels and Dr. goes undercover in North Korea, explores
Condoleezza Rice. the world of mail-order brides, and risks
entering a maximum security prison. And
Oprah admits she may purposely fade away once OWN is established so as that’s just the first season!
Photos © 2010 courtesy of OWN; Thinkstock.com

not to wear out her welcome. “The first two or three years of this network
really rely on my presence, and I know that,” Oprah said. “I will be on the
network as many times as necessary—but not too much. I don’t want to make
it look like every time you turn OWN on, ‘There she is again’.” Ask Oprah’s All-Stars brings together
Scrawled on a wall in OWN’s Los Angeles headquarters is the quote, “Only Oprah’s go-to group of experts—Dr. Oz,
those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly”—apt inspiration Suze Orman and Dr. Phil—for an exclusive
Editor’s Note:
for a woman with a new network venture that bears her name, three four-part special! Ask Oprah’s All-Stars Here’s a list of more programs on the
television shows and the demands that come with simply being offers guests and at-home viewers Oprah Winfrey Network:
Oprah Winfrey. Achieve she has, not as much by daring failure as unprecedented access to the brain trust,
The Rosie O’Donnell Show
refusing to “give up the opportunity to have a platform to be a force who answer questions about health, Anna and Kristina’s Grocery Bag
of good.” Oprah’s living her best life. Choose to OWN yours, too. wealth and mental well-being. Why Not? With Shania Twain
Cristina Ferrare’s Big Bowl of Love
Join the conversation at Facebook.com/delightmag. The Gayle King Show
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Surf Report TNT, TBS, FOX, Showtime, WEtv, CBS, FX

› Holt McCallany leads


New Year, New Shows, the cast of Lights Out.


Brand New Vibe It’s there. Revealing it from time to time
By Greg Archer
could make this one of the most enter-
taining reality offerings of the month.
Pull up a chair … stay a while.
Keep the remote nearby because you won’t be bored this January with the return of ABC’s Wipeout,
Watch: Premieres Tuesday, January 25,
the prequel to Spartacus on Starz, and the third season launch of MTV’s addictive Jersey Shore. But 10/9 pm C, WEtv
watch for Showtime to shine this month with the return of Californication on Jan. 9, plus the pre-
miere of Matt LeBlanc’s comeback, Episodes. In the meantime, take note of these standouts: › Live To Dance
Speaking of Idol, alumnus Paula Ab-

mobile
› Screen Actors Guild Awards dul’s hot hope, Live To Dance, has
Award shows come and go, but the SAG Awards leave Tyler and J. Lo have plenty of music savvy with their indi- been generating buzz over at CBS.
an indelible impression for the very fact that it’s the vidual backgrounds but the real question seems to be: Abdul is producer, mentor and lead
outing in which actors honor actors. It’s also an early how badly will snarky Simon Cowell, who often proved expert in this festive outing, which, at
WATCH IT!
See trailers at benchmark to gauge which stars might take home the to be the voice of reason, be missed? Tune in. In the first glance, looks better suited for the
delightmag.com Oscar in the main acting categories. Unlike the Oscars, meantime, if the producers allow viewers to see Tyler singer-dancer. The lowdown: the show
though, the SAG Awards tackle the achievements of ac- and J. Lo making rational decisions and expound upon chronicles dancers thrust into sev-
or CLICK IT NOW
with your tors in both television and film—in supporting acting techniques, Idol could still prove to be harmonious in eral groups after an audition process
smartphone... and main acting categories. Sandra Bullock and Jeff the ratings—and in the hearts of audiences. in front of Abdul and experts (Travis
Bridges took home those trophies last year for their Watch: Premieres Wednesday, January 19, FOX Payne and Kimberly Wyatt—Andrew
film achievements. But expect the evening to stand Günsberg hosts). Following several
out for another reason: Ernest Borgnine. The legendary › Shameless initial “dance-offs,” watch for six dance
actor, who has more than 200 motion pictures under Showtime president of acts to compete against each other, all
his belt—plus five television series and dozens of tele- entertainment, Robert vying for the coveted $500,000 prize.
vision, film and guest appearances—nabs (finally) The Greenblatt, notes that Yes, unlike Idol, cash is doled out here.
Life Achievement Award. Borgnine took home both the this highly-anticipated Watch: Premieres Tuesday, January 4, 8/7
Oscar and a Golden Globe for a great turn in Marty new series, headlined by pm C, CBS
(1955) and kept soaring with a number of standout per- Emmy-winner William H.
formances— The Poseidon Adventure, The Wild Bunch, Macy, spotlights a dys- › Lights Out
The Dirty Dozen and TV’s McHale’s Navy, to note a few. functional family unlike What is it about boxers? It’s hard not to find
The man exudes a certain class and allure that seems anything we’ve quite them compelling. That’s what FX is bank-
to have slipped through Hollywood’s creative fingers seen. “This compelling ing on here with what could be a powerful
in the modern age. “People say, it’s about time [you look at a family teetering on the edge gets even better new show from the executive producer
got this award], well, it’s never ‘about time,’” Borgnine with the extraordinarily gifted William H. Macy playing of HBO’s brilliantly crafted series In Treat-
tells delight!. “It’s about trying to do your work properly. the father you wish you never had,” he adds. True, it’s ment. In Lights, hunk Holt McCallany (CSI:
Even though I’ve won an Oscar and other things, still, a reboot of the British series by Paul Abbott revolving Miami) plays an aging, if not troubled, for-
you wonder, ‘How am I really in the eyes of the public? around a working class family with eight children in re- mer heavyweight champ coming to terms
How do I rank?’ When this came up, I said, ‘my cession-stricken Chicago, but watch for how well Macy with financial woes—a big theme this year
God, this is a huge honor.’” can tackle this role, bravely walking a fine line between in other series, too—as he supports his
Watch: Sunday, January 30, TNT & TBS dark humor and tragedy playing an alcoholic patriarch. wife and three children. Think modern-day
Watch: Premieres Sunday, January 9, 10/9 pm C, Showtime Rocky with a recession-buster twist. He
› American Idol
Photos courtesy of: FOX, Showtime, FX, Thinkstock.

reaches a crossroads when he considers


It’s the show to watch in January. But › Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best taking on a morally draining job as a debt
Idol juggernaut Simon is out. Ellen It may go down as the mother of all reality shows in 2011: collector or going back into boxing. In the
too. And Kara DioGuardi is now a Joan Rivers and daughter Melissa—living together? wake of FX waving goodbye to hit shows
distant memory. So, all eyes are on Bumping heads? The premise finds West Coast Melissa Damages and Nip/Tuck, it’s won raves with
newcomers Steven Tyler and one- allowing her famous East Coast mom-comic-entrepre- newbies like Terriers. Lights appears to fol-
time reigning queen of pop Jennifer neur-headline grabber into the home she lives in with low the network’s creative path—deliver-
Lopez. Do they have all the creative her young son and live-in boyfriend. Will it be war or a ing compelling characters you can root for.
mojo Idol needs, especially when the playful romp? A little of both, perhaps. Reports already Odds that the show will pack a real punch?
last few seasons were criticized for not suggest that the show is produced well but we suggest Pretty good.
producing breakaway stars? No doubt this: illuminate Joan Rivers’ oft-overlooked sweeter side. Watch: Premieres Tuesday, January 11, FX

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Tune in:
Surf Report TNT, TBS, FOX, Showtime, WEtv, CBS, FX

› Holt McCallany leads


New Year, New Shows, the cast of Lights Out.


Brand New Vibe It’s there. Revealing it from time to time
By Greg Archer
could make this one of the most enter-
taining reality offerings of the month.
Pull up a chair … stay a while.
Keep the remote nearby because you won’t be bored this January with the return of ABC’s Wipeout,
Watch: Premieres Tuesday, January 25,
the prequel to Spartacus on Starz, and the third season launch of MTV’s addictive Jersey Shore. But 10/9 pm C, WEtv
watch for Showtime to shine this month with the return of Californication on Jan. 9, plus the pre-
miere of Matt LeBlanc’s comeback, Episodes. In the meantime, take note of these standouts: › Live To Dance
Speaking of Idol, alumnus Paula Ab-

mobile
› Screen Actors Guild Awards dul’s hot hope, Live To Dance, has
Award shows come and go, but the SAG Awards leave Tyler and J. Lo have plenty of music savvy with their indi- been generating buzz over at CBS.
an indelible impression for the very fact that it’s the vidual backgrounds but the real question seems to be: Abdul is producer, mentor and lead
outing in which actors honor actors. It’s also an early how badly will snarky Simon Cowell, who often proved expert in this festive outing, which, at
WATCH IT!
See trailers at benchmark to gauge which stars might take home the to be the voice of reason, be missed? Tune in. In the first glance, looks better suited for the
delightmag.com Oscar in the main acting categories. Unlike the Oscars, meantime, if the producers allow viewers to see Tyler singer-dancer. The lowdown: the show
though, the SAG Awards tackle the achievements of ac- and J. Lo making rational decisions and expound upon chronicles dancers thrust into sev-
or CLICK IT NOW
with your tors in both television and film—in supporting acting techniques, Idol could still prove to be harmonious in eral groups after an audition process
smartphone... and main acting categories. Sandra Bullock and Jeff the ratings—and in the hearts of audiences. in front of Abdul and experts (Travis
Bridges took home those trophies last year for their Watch: Premieres Wednesday, January 19, FOX Payne and Kimberly Wyatt—Andrew
film achievements. But expect the evening to stand Günsberg hosts). Following several
out for another reason: Ernest Borgnine. The legendary › Shameless initial “dance-offs,” watch for six dance
actor, who has more than 200 motion pictures under Showtime president of acts to compete against each other, all
his belt—plus five television series and dozens of tele- entertainment, Robert vying for the coveted $500,000 prize.
vision, film and guest appearances—nabs (finally) The Greenblatt, notes that Yes, unlike Idol, cash is doled out here.
Life Achievement Award. Borgnine took home both the this highly-anticipated Watch: Premieres Tuesday, January 4, 8/7
Oscar and a Golden Globe for a great turn in Marty new series, headlined by pm C, CBS
(1955) and kept soaring with a number of standout per- Emmy-winner William H.
formances— The Poseidon Adventure, The Wild Bunch, Macy, spotlights a dys- › Lights Out
The Dirty Dozen and TV’s McHale’s Navy, to note a few. functional family unlike What is it about boxers? It’s hard not to find
The man exudes a certain class and allure that seems anything we’ve quite them compelling. That’s what FX is bank-
to have slipped through Hollywood’s creative fingers seen. “This compelling ing on here with what could be a powerful
in the modern age. “People say, it’s about time [you look at a family teetering on the edge gets even better new show from the executive producer
got this award], well, it’s never ‘about time,’” Borgnine with the extraordinarily gifted William H. Macy playing of HBO’s brilliantly crafted series In Treat-
tells delight!. “It’s about trying to do your work properly. the father you wish you never had,” he adds. True, it’s ment. In Lights, hunk Holt McCallany (CSI:
Even though I’ve won an Oscar and other things, still, a reboot of the British series by Paul Abbott revolving Miami) plays an aging, if not troubled, for-
you wonder, ‘How am I really in the eyes of the public? around a working class family with eight children in re- mer heavyweight champ coming to terms
How do I rank?’ When this came up, I said, ‘my cession-stricken Chicago, but watch for how well Macy with financial woes—a big theme this year
God, this is a huge honor.’” can tackle this role, bravely walking a fine line between in other series, too—as he supports his
Watch: Sunday, January 30, TNT & TBS dark humor and tragedy playing an alcoholic patriarch. wife and three children. Think modern-day
Watch: Premieres Sunday, January 9, 10/9 pm C, Showtime Rocky with a recession-buster twist. He
› American Idol
Photos courtesy of: FOX, Showtime, FX, Thinkstock.

reaches a crossroads when he considers


It’s the show to watch in January. But › Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best taking on a morally draining job as a debt
Idol juggernaut Simon is out. Ellen It may go down as the mother of all reality shows in 2011: collector or going back into boxing. In the
too. And Kara DioGuardi is now a Joan Rivers and daughter Melissa—living together? wake of FX waving goodbye to hit shows
distant memory. So, all eyes are on Bumping heads? The premise finds West Coast Melissa Damages and Nip/Tuck, it’s won raves with
newcomers Steven Tyler and one- allowing her famous East Coast mom-comic-entrepre- newbies like Terriers. Lights appears to fol-
time reigning queen of pop Jennifer neur-headline grabber into the home she lives in with low the network’s creative path—deliver-
Lopez. Do they have all the creative her young son and live-in boyfriend. Will it be war or a ing compelling characters you can root for.
mojo Idol needs, especially when the playful romp? A little of both, perhaps. Reports already Odds that the show will pack a real punch?
last few seasons were criticized for not suggest that the show is produced well but we suggest Pretty good.
producing breakaway stars? No doubt this: illuminate Joan Rivers’ oft-overlooked sweeter side. Watch: Premieres Tuesday, January 11, FX

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GAME FINDS Keywords:
Online Games, Brain Teasers, Puzzles

Games to entertain your brain


By Joshua Grover-David Patterson

Juggler

Photos © 2008 Jupiterimages Corporation


Find it at: Coldtomatoes.com/games/
juggler/pongleur5.swf
mobile
You’ll love this game if: You enjoy the idea of
juggling, but have two left hands.
GAME ON! Getting started: Click “Play,” then click the screen
This is the Only Level
Get helpful tips for again to start the game. After that, it’s up to you to
solving crosswords at
Find it at: Silvergames.com keep the balls in the air.
delightmag.com
Search “This is the only level”
from the home page search Why it’s worth sharing: The hope of getting a higher
or CLICK IT NOW engine. score will keep you coming back, again, and again,
with your and again.
smartphone...
You’ll love this game if: You enjoy

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logic puzzles and word games.
Universal Crossword
Getting started: Click “Play,” Find it: Webcrosswords.com
then click “Play or Continue Level
One.” Yes, that is oddly written, You’ll love this game if: You’re the kind
and yes, there is a reason for it. of person who buys newspapers just
(Hint: It has to do with Stage 15.) to get your daily puzzle fix.
An elephant will drop from a pipe Getting started: Click the puzzle you
located on the left-hand side of Games for the Brain want to try, then choose a Skill Level.
the screen. Use the arrow keys to Find it: Gamesforthebrain.com If you choose “Regular,” any incorrect
guide the elephant through the letters in your solution will turn red.
You’ll love these games if: You’re a fan of
exit pipe on the right-hand side Why it’s worth sharing: Billed as “The
Brain Age for the Nintendo DS.
of the screen. Web’s Most Popular Crossword,”
Why it’s worth sharing: Getting started: Just click a game and Universal Crossword offers you all the
Sometimes it’s fun to hear the you’re working your brain. Games for fun of your daily crossword fix without
cries of frustration from the next the Brain offers over two dozen brain- the smudged newsprint.
cubicle over. building activities, ranging from Chess Hint for the Terminally Stuck: If you
to TriviaNut (questions on topics such really get desperate, you can click the
Hint for the Terminally Stuck:
as math, pop culture, and history). “Solve” button, which gives you the
Clicking the “Walkthrough”
button will take you to a Why it’s worth sharing: With so many option of Letter, Word, or Puzzle.
YouTube video that shows you games to choose from, you’ll find
how to beat every level. plenty of new challenges to keep your
mind sharp.

5 Toon Crisis
Find it: Tooncrisis.com
You’ll love this game if: You enjoy first-person shooters—and have a
slightly-twisted sense of humor.
Getting started: Click “Play Game,” and you will immediately find
your in-game character walking down an ordinary city street. Things
will seem completely normal, right up until you find yourself using the
mouse to point your fingers and shoot at cartoon characters that want
to turn you into lunch.
Why it’s worth sharing: The “Duck” comically captivates your
nostalgic side. Push the space bar for a surprising reminder of
Nintendo’s Duck Hunt.

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