As fans mark the first anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson, his earning power continues to grow. The Associated Press reports that Jackson's estate brought in more than $250 million since his death, including $125 million from a deal to sell previously unreleased recordings from the King of Pop. Without the lavish spending that Jackson was famous for, executors are paying down his debt and establishing funds to support his children and donate to charities. Source Link
New laws that force restaurants to list calories counts for their menus haven't stopped some from continuing to offer diet-busting dishes. The Center for Science in the Public Interest says its Xtreme Eating survey found plenty of heavyweight items, including a Bob Evans pancake breakfast with nearly 1,400 calories; a pasta dish from Cheesecake Factory with four days worth of fat, and a Five Guys hamburger and fries combo that makes lunch nearly a full day's worth of calories. Source Link
For smokers trying to kick the habit and battle nicotine cravings, the faster the weapon, the better it can work to keep them from lighting up again. That's the idea behind a new nicotine mouth spray that's being tested. Researchers say the mouth spray delivers nicotine two to three times as fast as gum or lozenges, and that's important when cravings come on quickly. The nicotine mouth spray is made by a Swedish company and there's no word on when it will be available in the United States. Source Link
