In a recent New York Times article, atudy suggests that garlic may have another added benefit besides warding off vampires this Halloween. This article, though research is limited seems to suggest that eating garlic can help fight off colds when eaten in rather large doses (2 cloves a day).

A clove a day keeps the cold away…or at least it keeps the boys away so you won’t get any germs! Which came first? The chicken or the garlic?

So if you haven’t done so yet check out our previous post and our thoughts here. Basically we said that we think that transparency and disclosures for bloggers are a great idea and we have been doing it long before the FTC began to require it.

Here is some more useful info we dug up on TheHill.com so fellow Bloggies, check this out:

It is a myth that the FTC will fine bloggers upwards of $11,000 for violations. If the FTC finds bloggers or online marketers are engaging in deceptive practices, the agency can bring a case only if there is real consumer injury. Vladeck (the new director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection) said the guide is simply advice, not a hardfast rule, and the FTC cannot bring an enforcement case based on an advertiser’s or blogger’s failure to follow the guidelines.

The FTC is not considering revising the guide. In fact, Vladeck said he believes “they set a reasonable standard and that if they are applied in a common sense way, they will result in greater transparency on the Internet and not curb or in any way inhibit commentary.”

Dude, of all the animated celebs on TV the last one I’d choose to see naked would be Marge Simpson.

Click here to read the article, because we all know guys read Playboy for the articles.

Image courtesy CarolyMain.com

So, the F.T.C. has officially declared that starting in December, Bloggers who review products have to disclose any connection with advertisers, including, the receipt of free products and whether or not they were paid by advertisers.

But guess what, Smartypanties has always been honest and always discloses when products were received for review(Like here and here for example!). Not that you probably didn’t assume so already. I mean, dude, it’s the one perk I get from pouring my true and professional opinions into this website. But these laws won’t just be aimed at moi.

The new rules also hit celebs, who now need to disclose any ties to companies, like when they obnoxiously hock their hair and beauty products during interviews or on Twitter. At least if bloggers are going down, Kim Kardashian is going too!

The stab from the FTC suggests that the gov is intent on putting the Internet under the same regulations that have governed other forms of media, like television or print. I happen to think full disclosure is a great idea and there are definitely bloggers out there who are very dishonest but it’s just an odd place to start.

What you should know: I’m not sure how many of you know what goes on in the magazine world that seems to be quickly tanking but not only do they receive products for free but they’re sent products from the Beauty Giants in Gucci bags. No joke a friend in the magazine business told us.

The blogosphere seems a silly place to start considering at least people know to take strangers opinions with a grain of salt (bloggers I mean) versus a magazine, which technically should be an unbiased objective opinion but clearly is highly biased since their underpaid, overworked employees get far more swag free from Advertisers than me and my fellow bloggers.

But just so you know, I have never and will never accept money to write a post about a product or clothing line. I want my opinion to remain…hmm how shall I put this….HONEST. If you know anything about blogging, you don’t go into it for the money or the free goods because trust me, the hard work we do is not worth a bottle of nail polish at the end of the day. It’s the love of the game.

Don’t hate the playa, hate the FTC.

In a recent study, Danish researchers found that women with slimmer thighs had a 50-100% higher risk of getting heart disease than did their chunky buddies!

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To celebrate the anniversary of the day Jackie became a Kennedy on September 12^th 1953 , LIFE presents bonus never-before-published shots from its famous coverage of John F. Kennedy’s stunning, stylish wife. See photos of Jackie taken during the couple’s 10 years together: on her wedding day, on the campaign trail, and more.

The gallery of unpublished photos goes live today, Wednesday, September 9th, with other excusive Jackie galleries featured throughout the week.

The gallery is featured today on the LIFE.com home page and may be accessed directly at: http://www.life.com/image/ugc1008652/in-gallery/33432/jackie-kennedy-exclusive-rare-pics

Photo: Neiman Marcus/Getty Images

Neiman Marcus and Sister store, Bergdorf Goodman are under fire for misrepresenting the fur they sell — in this case as ‘cava’ and ‘ocelot’ fur. Check out this article to make sure you know what you’re buying!

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