What could possibly possess you to pay $30 for a 4-pack of Diet Coke? Diet Coke spiked with superpowers, perhaps? What about limited-edition bottles covered in snazzy designs by Diane von Furstenberg?

If designer Diet Coke sounds a little too decadent for you, this collaboration does have its angelic side: 100 percent of the proceeds go to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) in support of The Heart Truth program for women's heart health research. And that just makes my heart go pitter-pat!

There's an art to ordering a good bottle of wine on a romantic date, and let me assure you that it certainly doesn't involve panic in the streets, hand sweats, fumbling through the list, and acting like you learned how to read only yesterday. Sure, wine can be intimidating, but that doesn't mean you should let it make a mockery out of you, especially in front of your date. And with Valentine's Day just around the corner it's time you learned to order like a pro. So, relax, open that wine list with poise and confidence, and let Gwendolyn Osborn from Wine.com show you how it's done:

Oh lord. I thought we all agreed that patrons of Hooters are either a) frat boys, or b) middle-aged men who still think they're in Sigma Phi circa 1988. Therefore, there is no need to grow a business such as this, because there are a limited number of neanderthals in the modern world. Right? Then why are boob-a-rific coffee houses expanding?

Apparently, because people like seeing boobs on television. Especially reality television. This, of course, is a no brainer. But you know where I don't want boobs? In my coffee. And not just for the obvious reasons.

Oh Shamrock Shake, how I adore thee. Seeing your minty green color back at McDonald's makes me all giddy. Your peppermint taste makes my heart beat with a passionate fury. I appreciate your McCafe goodness so much more than the M&M's McFlurry.

At last you've been spotted at stores nationwide. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, you make your big 2012 debut and we excitedly buy! A cult following you've found (they even have their own website!). It's crazy to think such an inexpensive thing (only about $2.29 for a small) brings so much delight!

I don't know if it's possible to find something wrong with you, my friend. Your perfect mixture of vanilla and mint is so enjoyable, can I get an AMEN!? Though, there is one little thing that gives me the worries. I'll give you a hint -- it has EVERYTHING to do with your high amount of calories.

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but that doesn't mean you always have to make it a huge production. In fact, lots of people (*raises hand!*) can't always stomach a lot of heavy foods like oatmeal or eggs so early in the morning.

Recently, I started drinking my breakfast on some mornings instead of eating it, and let me tell you, I can totally tell the difference. Not only are fruit smoothies jam-packed with fiber and vitamins, but liquids in the morning are supposed to be gentler on the digestive system, and I definitely feel lighter. At first, I was suspect that blended fruit and juice could get me through until lunch, but once I got used to it, I found it very satisfying. And, I even felt like I had more energy.

I've been experimenting with different fruits and fruit juices (with no sugar added). Here are some of my favorite combinations so far:

It seemed like a good idea at the time: As part of the University of Vermont's greening effort, the university decided to stop selling bottled water in its vending machines. Instead, it would be installing more filtered water fountains and selling re-usable water bottles. Everyone drinks water, no more plastic bottles, everybody wins. Right?

No, someone loses: The International Bottled Water Association. They're claiming the "water bottle ban" (because BAN always sounds MEAN! and NEGATIVE!) is "failing" college students. But I think the university is just giving students what they want.

It's come to everyone in the entire world's attention, that super star hot mom Demi Moore may be walking on the wild side. That's right, I'm talking about the former Mrs. Kutcher's Red Bull addiction. It's intense, and must be taken seriously.

It's no surprise that the horrific substance behind all of Demi's problems would be Red Bull. What is surprising, is that someone would actually drink that piss-tasting sugar drink to the point of excess. But all addictions have to start somewhere, and I'm pretty sure these are the gateway foods that got Ms. Moore -- and anyone else who has this problem -- exactly where she is today.

Stay away from these substances people, unless you want to get labeled as a Red Bull addict, and basically ridiculed for your entire life.

It was a rainy, blustery morning here in New York City and I'm moving slowly. I have one thing on my mind right now: Coffee! But not just a plain cup of coffee. What would really get my engines going is a hot cuppa with a little something special mixed in. But that will have to wait until after work for me.

We all know about Irish coffee -- coffee spiked with whiskey (preferably Irish) with a glug of half 'n' half. But how about some other fun coffee drink ideas? Here are eight hot, spiky recipes to keep you niiiiiiiice and toasty this weekend.