Have you seen the latest pictures of actress Mary-Kate Olsen and her beau, Oliver Sarkozy (yes, that's former French president Nic's half brother)? The headlines have been merciless about the 16-year age gap between the lovers and their recent, awkward PDA at a New York Knicks game with Oliver's kids in tow.
The ensuing snark provoked by the odd couple ranged from happy Vets Day to daddy drop-off.
Commenters on the post at Gawker question such pairings, as in what's the appeal? No doubt, this particular match looks creepier than most because Mary-Kate looks practically prepubescent when juxtaposed to Oliver's own daughter. And Oliver looks much, much older than his 42 years.
While one commenter wonders whether Mary-Kate can truly be attracted to this man or whether she's got a classic daddy complex, another suggests that because she started working as a child, her maturity level stretches puts her in her late 30s.
In many cases, the draw is obvious: the young beauty is with the old boy because said old boy happens to be stinkingly rich. Not in this case, though.
In an interview with WSJ Magazine, she defended her relationship. "Everyone has an opinion," Mary-Kate said of the age difference. "I find it's better to focus on what's in front of you and to keep putting one foot in front of the other."
Mary-Kate and Oliver have been together for six months now, and by all accounts are madly in love. Oliver, MD of the Carlyle Group's glacial financial services division, and Mary-Kate reportedly shacked up three months ago in a $6.25 million East Village townhouse.
Love has a serious case of cataracts. It's found in unlikely places, for sure, and as an old-fashioned romantic, I'm not about to cast stones. Just curious as to why some women dig men old enough to be their grandfathers.
Fat age gap between you and your partner? Spill it.
Do you have a son or daughter in grade four or five? Then, have I got good news for you. The Canadian Ski Council is giving your kiddo an early Christmas gift: access to the slopes at over 150 Canadian destinations this winter for a mere 30 bucks.
So no excuse to hibernate this winter playing Angry Birds (or whatever games fourth and fifth graders play these days)... Introduce your little ones to the buzz of whizzing downhill on skis or snowboards. If your child was born in 2002 or 2003, simply visit SnowPass and register for a pass, valid from December 1st throughout the ski season.
Application forms are also available at participating Sport Chek stores and via your child's teacher.
Founded in 1977, The Canadian Ski Council aims to boost participation in "recreational snowboarding, alpine and cross-country skiing in Canada."
Great idea, or what? You're welcome.
Britax Child Safety Inc. has recalled the following models of its infant/child car seats, due to a potential choking hazard:
Though the Harness Ultra-Guard System (HUGSTM) chest pads are designed to provide resistance and comfort, reducing the risk of head injury during a potential crash, Britax found that some children were able to bite or chew pieces from the pads, posing a potential choking hazard.
While Canada has not received any reports of incidents, in the U.S. three incidents of children chewing and gagging on pieces of the pads were reported.
Registered users are advised to remove the existing pads until they receive a note from the manufacturers, as well as a remedy kit with replacement HUGSTM pads made of a more robust material.
Owners with non-registered seats are advised to contact the Britax Child Safety Inc. Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-427-4829 to receive a free repair kit. Instructions are also found online.
Customers may also contact Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 or check out Transport Canada's website for further details.
Between June 2012 and November 2012, approximately 4,812 of the car seats were sold in Canada.
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