Best Picture
'Avatar'
'The Blind Side'
'District 9'
'An Education'
'The Hurt Locker'
'Inglourious Basterds'
'Precious'
'A Serious Man'
'Up'
'Up in the Air'
Best Director
James Cameron, 'Avatar'
Kathryn Bigelow, 'The Hurt Locker'
Quentin Tarantino, 'Inglourious Basterds'
Lee Daniels, 'Precious'
Jason Reitman, 'Up in the Air'
Best Actor
Jeff Bridges, 'Crazy Heart'
George Clooney, 'Up in the Air'
Colin Firth, 'A Single Man'
Morgan Freeman, 'Invictus'
Jeremy Renner, 'The Hurt Locker'
Best Actress
Sandra Bullock, 'The Blind Side'
Helen Mirren, 'The Last Station'
Carey Mulligan, 'An Education'
Gabourey Sidibe, 'Precious'
Meryl Streep, 'Julie & Julia'
Best Supporting Actor
Matt Damon, 'Invictus'
Woody Harrelson, 'The Messenger'
Christopher Plummer, 'The Last Station'
Stanley Tucci, 'The Lovely Bones'
Christoph Waltz, 'Inglourious Basterds'
Best Supporting Actress
Penelope Cruz, 'Nine'
Vera Farmiga, 'Up in the Air'
Maggie Gyllenhaal, 'Crazy Heart'
Anna Kendrick, 'Up in the Air'
Mo'nique, 'Precious'
Best Animated Feature Film
'Coraline'
'Fantastic Mr. Fox'
'The Princess and the Frog'
'The Secret of Kells'
'Up'
Best Foreign Film
Israel - 'Ajami'
Argentina - 'El Secreto de sus Ojos'
Peru - 'The Milk of Sorrow'
France - 'Un Prophete'
Germany - 'The White Ribbon'
Best Original Screenplay
Mark Boal, 'The Hurt Locker'
Quentin Tarantino, 'Inglourious Basterds'
Alessandro Camon and Oren Moverman, 'The Messenger'
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, 'A Serious Man'
Peter Docter, Bob Peterson, Tom McCarthy, 'Up'
Best Adapted Screenplay
Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell, 'District 9'
Nick Hornby, 'An Education'
Jesse Armstron, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche, 'In the Loop'
Geoffrey Fletcher, 'Precious'
Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner, 'Up in the Air'
Best Documentary Feature
'Burma VJ'
'The Cove'
'Food, Inc.'
'The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers'
'Which Way Home'
Best Original Score
'Avatar'
'Fantastic Mr. Fox'
'The Hurt Locker'
'Sherlock Holmes'
'Up'
Best Original Song
'Almost There' from 'The Princess and the Frog,' Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
'Down in New Orleans' from 'The Princess and the Frog,' Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
'Loin de Paname' from 'Paris 36,' Music by Reinhardt Wagner Lyric by Frank Thomas
'Take It All' from 'Nine,' Music and Lyric by Maury Yeston
'The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)' from 'Crazy Heart,' Music and Lyric by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett
Best Film Editing
'Avatar'
'District 9'
'The Hurt Locker'
'Inglourious Basterds'
'Precious'
Best Cinematography
'Avatar'
'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'
'The Hurt Locker'
'Inglourious Basterds'
'The White Ribbon'
Have a recalled Toyota (like me?) Here's what to do iin case your gas pedal sticks:
Posted:
1/29/2010 08:58:10 AM
Basic advice:
Consumer Reports magazine's instructions is simple: First, brake hard. Then put the car in neutral. When you come to a stop, turn off the engine.
The engine may keep revving loudly while you try to stop, but don't turn it off if you can avoid it. Turning off the engine means you lose power-assisted steering and brakes, and if you turn the key too far, you could lock the steering wheel.
The revving isn't good for the transmission, but that's not important, said John Heywood, director of MIT's Sloan Automotive Lab.
Consumer Reports also offers a video demonstration on its Web site at http://tinyurl. com/yegvesp.
Don't pump the brakes. Press firmly and steadily.
Toyota warns that pumping the brake pedal will deplete the vacuum assist, which boosts the braking force using power from the engine. If that's depleted, you'll need to put much stronger pressure on the brake pedal, and it still might not be enough force to stop safely.
If all else fails, turn off the engine.
If you can't put the vehicle in neutral, then turn the engine off. This will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost.
Toyota advises:
If the vehicle is equipped with a conventional key-ignition, turn the ignition key to the accessory (ACC) position, but don't remove the key from the ignition, because that will lock the steering wheel.
If your start your car by pressing a button instead of turning a key, push and hold the start-stop button for at least three seconds to turn off the engine. Do not tap the button.
HAITI DONATION INFO:
Posted:
1/14/2010 09:05:35 AM
For those of you who want to help, text “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross for Haiti relief. You’ll be charged on your next phone bill and 100 percent of the money goes to the Red Cross.
Wyclef Jean, who established the non-profit organization "Yele Haiti Foundation" in 2004 to provide scholarships to Haiti’s impoverished children, is encouraging people to text “Yele” to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 (to be charged to cell phone bills) to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund, or to visit Yele.org and click “donate” to aid in the relief effort.
BTW: The FBI is warning of Haiti relief scams. I know for sure the two above are legit. Click on the link below for a CNN article about how to spot (and prevent) a relief scam.
SOME CRAZY BROAD SPENT MORE THAN $16,000 TO LOOK LIKE JESSICA RABBIT:
Posted:
1/11/2010 07:39:01 AM
57-year-old Annette Edwards lives in England. For years, she's been obsessed with Jessica Rabbit from the movie "Who Framed Roger Rabbit".
--So six months ago, Annette decided it was time to finally live out her dream by spending $16,000 on plastic surgery in order to look more like Jessica Rabbit. (???)
--Annette says, quote, "Growing up, I'd always been fascinated with the cartoon character Jessica Rabbit. I thought she was stunning and for years I longed to look like my idol . . . I sometimes get stopped in the street, and have had loads of nice compliments."
(--Just so we're clear, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" came out in 1988. Annette was 36 at the time. My point is there's no way she "grew up" idolizing Jessica Rabbit. But I digress . . .)
--Annette also claims she's been contacted by "Playboy" about doing a photo shoot. If that's true, "Playboy" is in MUCH worse shape than anyone could have possibly imagined.
2010 GOAL: TO BE IN A COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP? HERE ARE 10 TIPS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Posted:
1/5/2010 05:39:56 AM
There’s no secret formula for getting someone to commit. There are many circumstances that create the perfect storm for a deep committed relationship. In addition to compatibility you need good timing, luck, and both parties must be willing to commit. But if you’re hoping to have more “relationships” instead of “casual dating” in 2010, here are some pointers to get you where you want to go (thanks, Marie Claire!):
1. Communicate More – You might be heading into a serious relationship without even knowing it. It’s tough to know it if you don’t talk about it, or say how you feel. If you both continue dating without acknowledging verbally that things are getting deeper and more intense, you’re just treading water. Make sure you both are on the same page; this is a key component to taking the next step from dating to relationship.
2. Don’t Take The Best One For Granted – We all know that good boyfriends/girlfriends are not a dime a dozen. But that doesn’t stop us from taking a good one for granted sometimes, or wondering if there is someone else out there. Remember how hard it is to find someone special, and you’ll feel lucky every day. If you take someone for granted, they might turn into the one that got away.
3. Step Up Your Effort – Committed relationships are not easy. There’s an element of a natural fit, but all relationships require work. No room for laziness if you’re going to be in a serious relationship. You have to be ready for things to get more intense, and accept the responsibility of a serious relationship.
4. Stop Seeing Other People - There are many reasons for seeing other people: keeping your options open, protecting yourself from getting in too deep, etc. But if you’re going to be in a committed relationship, you obviously can’t see other people. Time to break off any other little side projects.
5. Don’t Second Guess Yourself - It’s easy to doubt your feelings every now and then, but you have to limit the second guessing so it doesn’t limit your relationship. Sure, it’s tough to know if you really like someone, but a lot of times it’s all in your head and you talk yourself in to and out of things instead of just going with your gut.
6. Remember You Deserve It – Maybe you’re a “I figure that once something good happens, then a bunch of bad things have to happen to offset the good thing.” Or you simply don’t feel like you deserve a great mate. Regardless of your “reasoning,” you do deserve a great relationship.
7. Take a Risk – When you decide to be in a serious relationship, it feels like you’re taking a leap off a cliff (and maybe you are). Every relationship involves an element of risk, and you have to go for it once you decide to do it.
8. See It as a Beginning, Not an Ending – Men look at that “plunge” as the end of single life, the end of freedom and the last gasp of immaturity. But we should learn to see a commitment as a beginning instead of an ending. It’s the beginning of a new life, and more meaningful relationship with a person you care deeply for.
9. Recognize the Signs – Make sure you acknowledge when something feels different in a good way. Don’t ignore it, go with it.
10. Grow Up – If you get into a serious relationship, it’s time to stop one night stands, stop getting wasted so much, and stop going everywhere in groups with your friends. Priorities and time budgeting certainly change once you’re in a relationship.
Toilet seats are cleaner than you think, ladies!
Posted:
12/17/2009 09:53:59 AM
Listener Britnee emailed me this story courtesy of ABC News. Sit-Down Pee-ers of the world, UNITE!
(Courtesy of ABC News):
Few inanimate objects arouse as much universal germ fear -- especially among women -- as the dreaded public toilet seat.
"That's like the first rule -- don't sit on the toilet seat," one woman told "20/20."
Another woman described public toilets as being both nasty and filthy. And a man told us he would "rather go almost anywhere else than a public bathroom."
"Fifty percent of American women won't sit on a seat without some type of guard or without hovering," said Allison Janse, author of "The Germ Freak's Guide to Outwitting Colds and Flu."
She admits she has spent years herself dangling over toilet seats, but now this self-professed germ freak is changing her attitude. She says paper toilet shields help your head more than your bottom, and those who hover often just leave a mess for the next person.
How Many Germs Sit on the Seat?
Mothers teach their daughters not to sit on a public toilet seat, but is this really a big source of germs?
"No," said Janse. "You're not going to get germs from your backside. You're going to get them from your hands."
To see if that's true, "20/20" asked Janse's co-author Dr. Charles Gerba to check our bathroom with his germ meter.
"Usually, actually the floor is the dirtiest, as you might guess," said Gerba.
The floor test revealed about 2 million bacteria per square inch. Gerba says that's about 200 times higher than a sanitary surface.
"This is pretty bad," said Gerba. "We consider that a fail. So you don't want to walk around barefoot in ABC News toilets."
Not surprisingly, the sanitary napkin disposal unit also failed the test and rated as the spot with the most germs in our ladies' room.
But our sink, an area that is usually a haven for germs, was found to be unexpectedly clean. The biggest surprise was found on the toilet seat.
"This is the cleanest spot so far," said Gerba.
Gerba defines a sanitary surface as something clean enough to eat off of, with no more than 1,000 bacteria per square inch. The toilet seat passed that test, but "20/20" reporter Don Dahler's desk failed.
Still, it will be hard for most people to accept the conclusions shown by the data.
"No matter how often you hear that, you know, it's safer to eat your turkey wrap off the toilet seat than your desktop at work, you're just not going to believe it," said Janse.
Avoiding Germs in the Stall
When you're out using a public restroom, there are a few things you should consider doing when it's time to visit a stall.
Janse said that since most people seek privacy by going to the stalls in the back of the bathroom, you will find fewer bacteria in the first stall.
And ladies, never put your bags on the floor.
"We found fecal bacteria on about 30 percent of the bottom of women's purses. So you may be moving bacteria from the bottom of the restroom floor to maybe the kitchen sink area when you're going to make lunch," said Gerba.
Here's another tip: Don't be deceived by appearances. While the men's room may look messier and smell much worse -- thanks to the urinal -- the ladies room harbors twice as much bacteria.
"There's probably more bacteria in the women's room because they spend a longer time there and also they bring in small children" said Gerba.
He says most of the germs you and your children pick up in the bathroom are on your hands, so make sure to wash them well but skip the so-called sanitary hand dryer.
"You actually end up with more bacteria with the hand blower because they're taking the air in the restroom and blowing it onto your hands with the bacteria on it," said Gerba.
But once your hands are clean there's no need to worry about the door handle.
"Really the cleanest areas in the bathroom are actually the door handle and the toilet seat," said Gerba.
He said that could just be because those are the two spots people fear and avoid the most.
CAN YOU CAUSE AN EXPLOSION BY TALKING ON YOUR CELL PHONE WHILE YOU'RE PUMPING GAS?
Posted:
12/9/2009 08:39:36 AM
On Sunday night, a guy named Curtis Donovan was filling up his tank at a gas station in Versailles, Kentucky . . . which is just a few miles west of Lexington . . . when his car spontaneously burst into flames.
--The whole thing was caught on tape. And just before the fire ignites, Curtis can be seen doing two things that look like they may have sparked the gas fumes . . .
#1.) While he was pumping gas, Curtis was talking on his CELL PHONE.
--For about the last ten years, there have been all kinds of stories about the dangers of using a cell phone near a gas pump. The idea is that the gadgetry inside a cell phone can somehow cause gas fumes to ignite.
--While some experts think it's theoretically possible for that to happen, that myth-busting site Snopes.com says there's no proof it ever has. Not only that, but there's never even been an experiment to prove it's even possible.
--MYTH REJECTED!!!
#2.) The second thing Curtis did while pumping gas was get in and out of his car.
--The theory is that when Curtis slid into the driver's seat, it created a spark of STATIC ELECTRICITY, which ignited the gasoline vapors and turned the car into a ball of fire.
--According to a study by the Petroleum Equipment Institute, this actually is possible. And, honestly, it's not that uncommon.
--MYTH CONFIRMED!!!
--So, you CAN talk on your cell phone while you're pumping gas, but you probably SHOULDN'T get back into your car while you're filling up.
(--Check out some surveillance footage of this insane fire here . . .)
http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/78719497.html
NINE TIPS FOR MEETING SOMEONE ON FACEBOOK:
Posted:
12/1/2009 07:47:02 AM
If you want to widen your dating pool, but you don't feel like signing up for an online dating service, you should consider meeting someone through Facebook. Here are 10 tips to help you do just that:
#1.) HAVE A GOOD PROFILE PICTURE. That means no photos of you doing a keg stand, any photo where you're visibly drunk, or a picture of you surrounded by Hooters girls.
--Your ideal photo should be casual and spontaneous, instead of something posed. And it's okay for you to change your default picture fairly frequently.
#2.) SHAPE YOUR IMAGE. On Facebook, your profile is your first impression. Keep things simple and uncluttered by not posting tons of silly quizzes, boxes, or games.
--Also, consider removing anything from your page that could be considered offensive, or make you look like a tool. If your buddies write rude or stupid comments all over your wall, potential dates are going to be immediately turned off.
#3.) BE INTERESTING. People who constantly update their Facebook profile are annoying. But a strategically-timed status message or photo album can help your cause if it makes you seem more interesting . . . like if you're going somewhere cool for a vacation.
#4.) JOIN FAN PAGES AND INTEREST GROUPS. Joining a couple fan and group pages will help expand your dating pool . . . and it increases your chance of finding someone who actually enjoys your favorite teams, movies or comedians.
--An added bonus to joining groups is that they might organize events where you can meet people, and maybe even ask someone out in person.
#5.) BROWSE YOUR FRIENDS' FRIENDS. A Harvard study recently found that 70% of time spent on Facebook involves looking at other people's profiles. So scroll through your friends' friend lists and see if anyone catches your eye.
#6.) LOOK FOR RELATIONSHIP STATUSES. Most people include a relationship status in their profile. As a general rule, you should avoid anyone who DOESN'T list their status.
--Anyone who has "it's complicated" or doesn't list a status might have baggage . . . or a crazy ex. At the same time, you've got to follow this rule in your own profile and list yourself as single, and looking for a date or relationship.
#7.) ASK ABOUT THEIR STATUS UPDATES. If the person you're interested in posts a status update saying they had a bad day, consider sending them a private message and asking what's up.
--Or, if they post a cool link, tell them it was interesting. Just don't do it too often . . . you'll seem like a stalker checking on their every move.
#8.) POST ON THEIR PAGE INFREQUENTLY. You obviously want to show interest, but most people can sense desperation from a mile away.
--An occasional post on their wall in fine, but the less you post on their page, the better, since you want them to know you have a life outside of Facebook. It'll also show that they're special enough to communicate with privately, and not on their page for everyone to see.
#9.) USE THE CHAT FEATURE. If you want to get more one-on-one with someone, instant message them when they're online. That way, you get an immediate response instead of waiting for them to reply to a message that may take days to open.
TEN SIGNS YOU'RE MEANT FOR EACH OTHER:
Posted:
11/30/2009 08:20:55 AM
Even if you've been with someone for a while, you might still be wondering if they're "THE ONE." It's hard to know for sure, but here are ten signs that you might be meant for each other . . .
#1.) YOU TELL EACH OTHER SECRETS. Sharing intimate details about yourself is a big part of a successful relationship. And being able to truly trust someone else with those details is even more important.
#2.) YOU CAN BE VULNERABLE AROUND EACH OTHER. If something's going to go long-term, then you're going to be together on the good days AND the bad days. And if someone can make your bad days better, that's a good sign.
#3.) YOU RESPECT EACH OTHER. If you spend enough time with someone, eventually they're going to irritate you. But when you respect someone, you won't want to change who they are. And they'll have qualities that you wish YOU had too.
#4.) YOU BOTH WANT TO MEET THE PARENTS. This one's obvious. If you're excited to show someone off, it means you think your parents will like them too.
#5.) YOU'RE NOT AFRAID TO DISAGREE. When you can disagree without getting in an argument, it shows that you're comfortable being yourself. And that you know the other person will take your opinions seriously.
#6.) YOU MAKE EACH OTHER LAUGH. If you can crack each other up every now and then, it will REALLY help you through tough times.
#7.) SILENCE ISN'T AWKWARD. If the TV's off, there's no music on, and there's really nothing to talk about . . . it STILL shouldn't be awkward. You should feel completely comfortable no matter what.
#8.) YOU'RE STILL ATTRACTED TO EACH OTHER. If you've been together with someone a while and you still catch yourself staring, it means there's a genuine physical chemistry.
#9.) YOU'RE NOT TOO JEALOUS. Let's be clear. A LITTLE jealousy can be a good thing. But not too much. If you trust someone else enough to let them have a sense of independence, staying together for a long time won't be so difficult.
#10.) YOU FEEL LIKE YOU MAKE EACH OTHER BETTER PEOPLE. It might be true, it might not be. But just FEELING that way is important.
--If being with someone else makes you feel like a smarter, funnier, more-attractive version of yourself, why would you ever leave?
Gaga before Gaga
Posted:
11/23/2009 08:47:49 AM
Here’s a video of Lady Gaga before she was Lady Gaga. She was performing at NYU four years ago, before she went “gaga.” She performed under her birth name, Stefani (Joanne Angelina) Germanotta, as well as in her bare feet. She stunned the judges with her talent – they loved how she can “blow, sing, and tickle the keys.”
Creepiest PSA EVER!!
Posted:
11/20/2009 05:49:19 AM
This was created to raise support for the Household Product Labeling Acts . . . but it might just raise something else. A woman goes to take her morning shower but she discovers some chemical residue is waiting for to see her naked.
Video of woman mauled by chimpanzee
Posted:
11/12/2009 07:21:26 AM
Remember Travis the chimp? He's the chimpanzee who brutally mauled a Connecticut woman named Charla Nash back in February. Nash lost both of her hands and basically her entire face, including her lips, her nose, and her eyelids. And doctors had to remove both of her eyes. Yesterday, Charla was on "Oprah" making her first public appearance since the attack. And she revealed her face for the first time. When Oprah asked her if she knows the full extent of her injuries, she said she doesn't because it's easier for her to deal with it that way. She said that after the chimpanzee attack, doctors told her she'd never see again. But she didn't believe them until a few weeks ago when an eye doctor said it was a shame her eyes had to be removed.
What His Underwear Says About Him
Posted:
11/11/2009 08:45:35 AM
Much like learning a dude’s astrological sign, his underoos speak volumes about what kind of guy he really is, and, more importantly, what kind of equipment he’s working with. You could read his tea leaves, or just follow the jump for everything you need to know about your man’s drawers. And we’ve provided helpful celebrity examples, naturally.
TIGHTY WHITIES
Look, you already know what I’m gonna say about these: He’s a real classic guy, the kind who owns a Golden Retriever (or at least grew up with one) and likes long walks on the beach and skiing in the winter. Just make sure his underwear isn’t too tight, or he could be a real piece of work who works out for two hours every morning and asks you, “Are you sure you should eat that?” when you order dessert. (Or, he might just be in the military.) Then again, he could also be a hipster wearing them ironically. Think those neon-colored jammies from American Apparel. The dude in the latter category may have a wicked sense of humor; he may also have a handlebar mustache and wear jeans that are skinnier than yours. So there’s that.
BOXER SHORTS
Here’s the kind of dude you can bring home to mom. He’s an all-American good guy who’s into sports and likes to let it all hang loose. Beware his foppish cousin, the one who wears silk, paisley boxers. That guy is way fastidious and he will judge your own undie collection. Don’t wanna be caught wearing granny panties around him.
BOXER BRIEFS
This dude is a “closet stud” who likes to walk a little on the alternative side. His (surprisingly) well-endowed member needs all the tender caressing support of a tighty whitie, but he’s laid-back and easy breezy like a boxer guy. He’s not trying to impress anyone, and he likes what he likes. He’s probably kind of a player too, but you won’t know until after he’s serenaded you and the next morning explains how you’re beautiful but he really just can’t “be in a relationship right now.”
C**K SOCKS (AKA TINY THONGS)
Run do not walk away from the guy who busts one of these little numbers out. Insecure and overly macho at the same time, here’s a guy who’s compensating for the fact that he has something to hide by barely hiding anything at all. It’s the male equivalent of a rhinestone g-string. There’s just no way to wear one of these with any semblance of class or dignity, capeesh? Note to dudes: Speedos and their ilk are like kryptonite to ladies who wanted to have sex with you until you pulled your pants down.
MANTIES
Before you freak out and have a heart attack, consider that the Manties man is not a full-on sexual deviant, but just really kinky and sexually confident. This rock star will fully blow your mind (and that’s not all) in the sack. On the flip side, he’s a total hedonist who’s likely to steal your best lingerie while he’s waiting for his next man panty order to arrive. Proceed with caution, but do strap in and enjoy the best sex of your life.
Free Dinner Week!
Posted:
11/9/2009 11:15:19 AM
Visit Chick-fil-A at the Panama City Mall Food Court on the following dates, from 5p-7p and receive the featured entrée FREE.
November 9th – Free Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad Sandwich
November 10th – Free 3-count Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips
November 11th- Free 8-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets
November 12th- Free Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich
*5p-7p Only. Chick-fil-A at Panama City Mall Food Court only. One offer per person per visit.
Also, Santa arrives at The Panama City Mall on November 13th at 6pm!
Ladies . . . do you have a hard time figuring out when a guy likes you? It's okay . . . some guys can be pretty hard to figure out.
--Luckily, "Women's Health" is here with four ways to tell whether or not a guy is into you:
#1.) He fusses over you: If a guy brushes your hair out of your eyes, or touches you in just about any other way, it's a pretty clear sign he likes you.
#2.) He looks surprised: Most men try to play it cool. But when a guy is into you, he'll subconsciously raise his eyebrows and appear slightly surprised when he's talking to you.
#3.) He turns his chest toward you: You know how male gorillas pound their chests to get attention? Well, when a guy turns his body so that his chest is pointing right at a woman, it's basically the human equivalent.
#4.) He slouches: The idea is that by slouching his shoulders, a man will appear more vulnerable and approachable. Ideally, that will increase his chances of snagging the hookup.
FOUR TRICKS TO INSTANTLY CONNECT WITH ANYONE, ANYTIME:
Posted:
11/5/2009 05:31:15 AM
We meet new people all the time, but how often do we connect with them? Whether you're starting a new job, talking to someone in line at the grocery store, or going on a first date . . . probably not as often as you'd like.
--So here are four tricks to help you instantly connect with anyone, anytime . . .
#1.) MAKE GOOD EYE-CONTACT. Look at someone long enough to actually connect with them. A brief flicker here and there isn't good enough. Count the number of times the other person blinks if you need to. Just don't let your eyes dart around the room.
#2.) ALMOST TOUCH. When you're on a date, touching someone on the arm or shoulder is a standard flirting technique. But if that's too forward, try the "almost-touch." Reach out like you're about to touch the person's arm, but stop short.
--It works on men because they fantasize about what it means. And it works on women because it shows the guy feels intimate, but he's not groping her.
#3.) BE EAGER AND ENTHUSIASTIC, TO A POINT. Try to match the other person's level of enthusiasm and energy. Let them speak first so you can gauge it. If you're meeting the person for the first time, it makes them feel at ease.
#4.) MAKE A GOOD LAST IMPRESSION. First impressions are important, but according to research, LAST impressions might be even MORE important. Studies show you're more likely to remember how you felt about someone at the END of your last conversation.
--So don't just say "good bye." Say a full sentence that includes the person's name. Something like, "It was really nice to meet you, Tom." And try to speak with as much energy as you did when you said "hello."
THREE WAYS TO TELL IF THEY'RE GOING TO CHEAT:
Posted:
10/29/2009 05:28:45 AM
It's true that men cheat more than women. But women cheat too. In fact, according to a 2006 survey by the National Opinion Research Center in Chicago, 20 percent of married men say they've been unfaithful. But so do 17 percent of married WOMEN.
--So don't wait until it's too late. Here are six ways to tell if they're going to cheat . . .
#1.) SHE'S MENTIONING ANOTHER GUY'S NAME WAY TOO OFTEN. Don't freak out if she casually drops a friend or co-worker's name every now and then.
--But if EVERY conversation somehow comes back to her personal trainer, you should probably be a little concerned.
#2.) SHE'S GIVING YOU TOO MUCH SPACE. If she used to be clingy, then suddenly starts pressuring you to hang out with your friends more often, you might THINK you hit the jackpot. But it could actually be BAD news.
--Time apart is important, but if she's practically pushing you out the door, she might have somewhere to be that she's not telling you about.
#3.) SHE FINDS RIDICULOUS REASONS TO FIGHT. If she's constantly screaming at you for insignificant things, like buying the wrong brand of toilet paper, it might REALLY mean she's not satisfied in the relationship.
--And she's looking for a reason to cheat. Or, if she's ALREADY being unfaithful, she might be trying to make you out to be the bad guy so she doesn't feel so guilty.
--And here are three ways to tell if a GUY is going to cheat . . .
#1.) HE'S AVOIDING YOU. If he's always coming home late, or keeps coming up with reasons to be out of the house, there's a chance he's not satisfied. And he may be thinking of doing something scandalous . . . or he already is.
--According to one poll, 61% of cheating men said they started spending more time away from home when the affair started. And 55% of men who were ABOUT to cheat did the same thing.
#2.) THE SEX IS BAD. Even if he's thinking of cheating, he still might want plenty of sex. Half of all cheating men say they kept having sex so their wife wouldn't get suspicious. The difference is, the sex usually isn't very intimate.
#3.) HE'S EASILY ANNOYED. Has he been making snide comments about everything you say, even though he's usually supportive? Most guys won't cheat just because they're BORED. Like women, they need an excuse.
--So if it seems like he keeps insulting you even though you've done nothing wrong, he might be LOOKING for a reason to do something wrong.
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The Bud Light commercial you'll never see on TV....
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10/26/2009 05:46:47 AM
One of Bud Light’s greatest ads – The Porno Guy commercial. Edited/pixilated for TV, but they’ll never show it in the US. Even if the network is offered MILLIONS AND MILLIONS to air during the Super Bowl?
DISNEY HAS A NEW LINE OF PRINCESS-THEMED ENGAGEMENT RINGS:
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10/23/2009 05:38:13 AM
So, I guess this shouldn't come as a surprise, but it still annoys me: The money-grubbers over at DISNEY just unveiled a new line of Princess-themed ENGAGEMENT RINGS at Bridal Fashion Week in New York.
--Overall, the line consists of six engagement rings. Each one is named after a different Disney princess . . . including Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel from "The Little Mermaid", Princess Jasmine from "Aladdin" and Belle from "Beauty and the Beast".
--The princess engagement rings cost between $1,200 and $6,000 . . . and that's BEFORE you factor in the cost of the big diamond in the center.
--Sadly...they're really pretty. I especially like Sleeping Beauty :)
how to help your kids deal with the death of a pet...
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10/20/2009 08:30:01 AM
Not sure how approproate this is...but a Japanese company has come out with a stuffed animal that supposedly helps kids deal with death. But with a poor kitten with it's GUTS ON THE FLOOR?!?! Perhaps too much...
