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12.06.10 Monday! Woo Hoo!

Today is Miner's Day in West Virginia, International bad Hair Day, National Pawnbrokers Day and National Gazpacho Day. Gazpacho (or gaspacho as it is known in Portugal) is a tomato-based raw vegetable soup served cold. Found an easy recipe if you're in the mood that includes a can of Campbell's condensed tomato soup. Just hide the can, nobody will know!

Pop Quiz

How many workers check e-mail on Christmas?

According to a new survey of employed Americans, is it a) 22 percent, b) 44 percent, c) 59 percent?

Answer

Where'd Uncle Al go? He's trying to find your laptop! 59% check their email at least once...28% of those do it repeatedly throughout the day, and get this -- 79% of those that check their email say they have, in fact, received a work-related e-mail from a colleague!

source

PhoneBuzz

Ever discover anything yourself after "Googling" your name?

Little tip this morning for all politicians -- don't Google your name unless you're ready for what's comin'. It seems a Chinese Politburo Standing Committee member googled himself only to find out that people hate him. Those WikiLeaks cables reveal Li Changchun got so mad that he ordered three Chinese telecommunications companies to stop working with Google. Problem solved. Mr. Changchun is now loved again...in his mind.

FaceBuzz

Post this to Twitter/Facebook

You're being watched as you surf -- they're even watching the naughty sites, too! How to stop it here (insert you blog address)

Post this to your blog

Stopping the Sniffles

Ever heard of "History Sniffing"? It's something you probably never knew was going on, but there's a way to stop it.

As you surf the web, your web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox, for example) keeps a list of where you've been and what you searched for on that site. Well now

certain websites, from smutty to sedate, can tap into that information. You're not giving up passwords, but you ARE telling that website everything about you, including where you like to surf, what you like to watch, what you like to read, and what you are interested in buying.

These sites, armed with that info, can use it to automatically adjust its prices for you, fine tune their ads, or allow con artists to personalize their attacks.

What to do??? There is a way to stop sites from "history sniffing"

- Use the latest version of Google's Chrome browser

- Use Apple's Safari browser

- Wait for the next version of Firefox which should provide protection

- Surf with Explorer using "private browsing mode."

Great article here

Celebrity Tweets

Britney is getting married, say those oh-so reliable "insiders." Britney Spears is so devastated by the stories of abuse, that she'd apparently like to make her relationship "official," according to ShowBizSpy.com. ".... the scandal did bring the couple closer together — and they’re now talking marriage," claims their source.

Meanwhile, People.com reports Britney spent a romantic weekend in Purto Vallarta, Mexico, with her man, Jason Trawick. The two were there to celebrate her 29th birthday.

Mike Tyson has a soft spot in his heart...for pigeons. In fact, the birds are to be the subject of a documentary to air next year starring big Mike. "All together I probably have around 2500 birds," according to the guy that claims he's living paycheck to paycheck. "I'm totally destitute and broke...but I have an awesome life."

Here's a little fun fact courtesy of the Daily Express... the original choice to play Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates Of the Caribbean films was NOT Johnny Depp, but Hugh Jackman. Screenwriter Stuart Beattie said he "initially wrote that character with Jackman in mind," hence the name Captain Jack. Disney said no. The fourth installment is due out next summer.

What is Taylor Lautner's biggest fear? Being literally torn to shreds by Twilight fans! He told ShowBizSpy that hundreds of fans stormed his hotel in Brazil forcing him to hide for 45 minutes until the swat team arrived. He said to his co-star Kristen Stewart, "What if they get into this room? They'll tear us to shreds!"

Charlie Sheen's future ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, checked into a sober living facility, according to People.com. "She is struggling with sobriety," according to her mother. Her parents are leaving on a cruise and feel it's better for Brooke to stay in a alcohol-free zone.

According to Derek Hough, there is no truth to the rumor his sister, Julianne, got engaged to Ryan Seacrest while the two were in Paris. "I'm sure I would have (heard about it) if it were true."

Box Office -- Harry Potter fell to Rapunzel over the weekend. Disney's "Tangled" hit number with $21.5 million knocking "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" to second place with $16.7 million.

This weekend look for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader," Ben Affleck in "The Company of Men," Mark Wahlberg in "The Fighter," and "The Tourist" with Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp.

Celebrity Pop Quiz

Guess who was booted off an airplane Tuesday for texting, even after being asked to put away their phone 3 times? Was it A) Paris Hilton, B) Josh Duhamel, or C) Lady Gaga

Answer

Josh Duhamel! On a flight from New York to Kentucky, Josh was asked to put away his Blackberry 3 times by a flight attendant. After refusing, the aircraft was turned around and sent back to the gate. Duhamel was escorted off in front of very upset passengers. He apologized later THROUGH HIS REPRESENTATIVE.

Cuttin' Cake Today

Colleen Haskell ("Survivor" fame 34)
Craig Newmark (founded Craigslist 58)
Steven Wright (comedian 55)

Birthday Quiz

Colleen Haskell, a contestant on the original season of survivor is 34 today. Who remembers the name of the movie where she played Rob Schneider's love interest.

Answer

"The Animal." The film won three Oscars. That last part is a lie.

Primetime, Baby!

ABC: Skating With the Stars (LIVE), Modern Family, Castle (NEW)

CBS: How I Met Your Mother (NEW), Rules of Engagement (NEW), Two and a Half Men (NEW), Mike & Molly (NEW), Hawaii Five-O (NEW)

NBC: The Sing-Off (NEW), Chase (NEW)

FOX: American Country Awards (LIVE)

CW: 90210 (NEW), Gossip Girl (NEW)

Fun Suff

Gotta See This

Move over Adam Sandler, the Maccabeats are taking over Hanukkah! Hottest video on YouTube with a million and a half hits. Watch!

watch!

Did You Know

A new report shows that boys get (pardon the pun) screwed when it comes to sex ed! A study found girls get more guidance from school, and especially more from parents. This article says it may be be due to a girl's higher risk of sexual violence, pregnancy and varnished reputation. Agree?

Who Said It?

Referring to Justin Timberlake, she said: "I'm standing there with him and thinking, 'He is darling. I mean, ah, we would get along great.' And then I go, 'Wait, I'm old enough to be his mom.'"

--Sheryl Crow!

Joke of the Day

A lawyer, an economist and a teacher were going to the bathroom. The lawyer finishes, washes his hands and then proceeds to use almost the entire roll of paper towels to dry his hands. He says: "I was taught to be thorough."

The economist finishes, washes his hands but uses only one paper towel. He says: "I was taught to be environmentally friendly."

The teacher finishes and leaves without washing his hands. He says: "I was taught not to go on my hands."

Surf This!

Two places to get freebies! One is through Twitter. GiveAwayNow.com features a giveaway that requires you to retweet a message before have a shot at winning it. http://www.giveawaynow.com/

Next is FreeFu.com which points you to free stuff right in the area you're located. Categories features are food/drink, entertainment, services, and stuff. Check it out here http://www.freefu.com/

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For your blogs!

<h2><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">12.06.10 Monday!  Woo Hoo!</font></h2>

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<div><b>Today is International bad Hair Day</b>, please don't take it out on your co-worker. <br>

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</div>

<h2><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Speaking of working...</font></h2>

<div><b>How many workers check e-mail on Christmas?</b></div>

<div>According to a new survey of employed Americans, is it a) 22 percent, b) 44 percent, c) 59 percent?  Get the answer after "Surf This" below!</div>

<br>

<h3><font class="Apple-style-span" size="3">Ever discover anything yourself after "Googling" your name?</font></h3>

<div>Little tip this morning for all politicians -- don't Google your name unless you're ready for what's comin'. It seems a Chinese Politburo Standing Committee member googled himself only to find out that people hate him. Those WikiLeaks cables <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/05/world/asia/05wikileaks-china.html?_r=1" id="m16i" title="reveal">reveal</a> Li Changchun got so mad that he ordered three Chinese telecommunications companies to stop working with Google. Problem solved. Mr. Changchun is now loved again...in his mind. </div>

<br>

<h3><b>Stopping the Sniffles</b></h3>

<div>Ever heard of "History Sniffing"?  It's something you probably never knew was going on, but there's a way to stop it.  </div>

<br>

<div>As you surf the web, <b>your web browser </b>(Internet Explorer or Firefox, for example) <b>keeps a list of where you've been and what you searched for </b>on that site. Well now <img align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_HTgeYD8ngvk/TPw-9b95jYI/AAAAAAAAIdc/x7FLD3ONlx4/s128/spy_thumb.jpg">certain <b>websites</b>, from smutty to sedate, <b>can tap into that information.</b> You're not giving up passwords, but you ARE telling that website everything about you, including where you like to surf, what you like to watch, what you like to read, and what you are interested in buying.</div>

<br>

<div>These sites, armed with that info, can use it to <b>automatically adjust its prices for you</b>, fine tune their ads, or <b>allow con artists to personalize </b>their attacks.</div>

<br>

<div><b>What to do???  There is a way to stop sites from "history sniffing"</b></div>

<div>- Use the latest version of Google's Chrome browser</div>

<div>- Use Apple's Safari browser</div>

<div>- Wait for the next version of Firefox which should provide protection</div>

<div>- Surf with Explorer using "private browsing mode."  </div>

<div><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101205/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_internet_visits_exposed;_ylt=AtneAte3CQ1o6PGPzFbdaMSs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTQyM24yMmtrBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAxMjA1L3VzX3RlY19pbnRlcm5ldF92aXNpdHNfZXhwb3NlZARjY29kZQNtb3N0cG9wdWxhcgRjcG9zAzgEcG9zAzUEcHQDaG9tZV9jb2tlBHNlYwN5bl9oZWFkbGluZV9saXN0BHNsawN2aXNpdGVkcG9ybnc-" id="v5pi" title="Great article here">Great article here</a></div>

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<h2><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Celebrity Tweets</font></h2>

<div><b>Britney is getting married, say those oh-so reliable "insiders.</b>" Britney Spears is so devastated by the stories of abuse, that she'd apparently like to make her relationship "official," according to <a href="http://www.showbizspy.com/article/220364/britney-spears-planning-to-marry-boyfriend-after-abuse-allegations-source.html" id="pgfk" title="ShowBizSpy.com">ShowBizSpy.com</a>. ".... the scandal did bring the couple closer together — and they’re now talking marriage," claims their source. <br>

<br>

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<div>Meanwhile, <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20447317,00.html" id="uepc" title="People.com">People.com</a> reports <b>Britney spent a romantic weekend in Purto Vallarta, Mexico, </b>with her man, Jason Trawick. The two were there to celebrate her 29th birthday. </div>

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<div><b>Mike Tyson has a soft spot in his heart...for pigeons.</b> In fact, the birds are to be the subject of a documentary to air next year starring big Mike. "All together I probably have around 2500 birds," according to the guy that <a href="http://www.showbizspy.com/article/220402/mike-tyson-has-2500-pigeons.html" id="d9vw" title="claims">claims</a> he's living paycheck to paycheck. "I'm totally destitute and broke...but I have an awesome life." </div>

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<div>Here's a little fun fact courtesy of the Daily Express... <b>the original choice to play Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates Of the Caribbean films was NOT Johnny Depp, but Hugh Jackman. </b> Screenwriter Stuart Beattie <a href="http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/215478/Hugh-Jackman-was-first-choice-as-Captain-Jack-Sparrow/" id="b4yg" title="said">said</a> he "initially wrote that character with Jackman in mind," hence the name Captain Jack. Disney said no. The fourth installment is due out next summer. </div>

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<div><b>What is Taylor Lautner's biggest fear? Being literally torn to shreds by Twilight fans! </b> He told <a href="http://www.showbizspy.com/article/220407/taylor-lautner-thought-hed-be-killed-by-twilight-fans.html" id="k6:e" title="ShowBizSpy">ShowBizSpy</a> that hundreds of fans stormed his hotel in Brazil forcing him to hide for 45 minutes until the swat team arrived. He said to his co-star Kristen Stewart, "What if they get into this room? They'll tear us to shreds!" </div>

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<div><b>Charlie Sheen's future ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, checked into a sober living facility,</b> according to <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20447280,00.html" id="f5gs" title="People.com">People.com</a>. "She is struggling with sobriety," according to her mother. Her parents are leaving on a cruise and feel it's better for Brooke to stay in a alcohol-free zone. </div>

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<div><a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20446362,00.html" id="oj5l" title="According">According</a> to Derek Hough, there is <b>no truth to the rumor his sister, Julianne, got engaged to Ryan Seacrest </b>while the two were in Paris. "I'm sure I would have (heard about it) if it were true." </div>

<br>

<div>Box Office -- <b>Harry Potter fell to Rapunzel over the weekend. </b> Disney's "<b>Tangled</b>" hit number with $21.5 million knocking "<b>Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1"</b> to second place with $16.7 million. </div>

<br>

<div><b>This weekend</b> look for "<b>The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader</b>" and "<b>The Tourist</b>" with Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. </div>

<br>

<b>Guess who was booted off an airplane Tuesday for texting, even after being asked to put away their phone 3 times? </b> Fergie's husband, Josh Duhamel. Duhamel, on a flight from New York to Kentucky, was <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2010/12/03/josh-duhamel-airpane-tsa-us-airways-charlotte-north-carolina-lexington-kentucky/" id="m5st" title="asked">asked</a> to put away his Blackberry 3 times by a flight attendant. After refusing, the aircraft was turned around and sent back to the gate. Duhamel was escorted off in front of very upset passengers. He apologized later THROUGH HIS REPRESENTATIVE. <br>

<br>

<h3><font class="Apple-style-span" size="3">Cuttin' Cake Today</font></h3>

<ul><li>Colleen Haskell ("Survivor" fame 34)</li>

<li>Craig Newmark (founded Craigslist 58)</li>

<li>Steven Wright (comedian 55)<br>

</li></ul>

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<h2><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Primetime, Baby!</font></h2>

<div><b>ABC</b>: Skating With the Stars (LIVE), Modern Family, Castle (NEW)</div>

<div><b>CBS</b>: How I Met Your Mother (NEW), Rules of Engagement (NEW), Two and a Half Men (NEW), Mike & Molly (NEW), Hawaii Five-O (NEW)</div>

<div><b>NBC</b>: The Sing-Off (NEW), Chase (NEW)</div>

<div><b>FOX</b>: American Country Awards (LIVE)</div>

<div><b>CW</b>: 90210 (NEW), Gossip Girl (NEW)<br>

<br>

</div>

<h3><font class="Apple-style-span" size="3">Gotta See This</font></h3>

<div>Move over Adam Sandler, the Maccabeats are taking over Hanukkah!  Hottest video on YouTube with a million and a half hits.  Watch!</div>

<div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSJCSR4MuhU" id="b:j3" title="watch!">watch!</a></div>

<br>

<div>A new report shows that boys get (pardon the pun) screwed when it comes to sex ed! A study found girls get more guidance from school, and especially more from parents. <a href="http://jezebel.com/5705652/boys-receive-less-sex-education-than-girls?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+jezebel/full+(Jezebel)" id="bhnz" title="This article">This article</a> says it may be be due to a girl's higher risk of sexual violence, pregnancy and varnished reputation. Agree? </div>

<br>

<div>Referring to Justin Timberlake, she said: "I'm standing there with him and thinking, 'He is darling. I mean, ah, we would get along great.' And then I go, 'Wait, I'm old enough to be his mom.'"</div>

<div>--<b>Sheryl Crow!</b></div>

<br>

<div>A lawyer, an economist and a teacher were going to the bathroom. The lawyer finishes, washes his hands and then proceeds to use almost the entire roll of paper towels to dry his hands. He says: "I was taught to be thorough."</div>

The economist finishes, washes his hands but uses only one paper towel. He says: "I was taught to be environmentally friendly."</div>

The teacher finishes and leaves without washing his hands. He says: "I was taught not to go on my hands."</div>

<br>

<div><b>Two places to get freebies! </b> One is through Twitter. <b> GiveAwayNow.com</b> features a giveaway that requires you to retweet a message before have a shot at winning it. <a href="http://www.giveawaynow.com/" id="vnsh" title="http://www.giveawaynow.com/">http://www.giveawaynow.com/</a></div>

<br>

<div><b>Next is FreeFu.com</b> which points you to free stuff right in the area you're located. Categories features are food/drink, entertainment, services, and stuff. Check it out here <a href="http://www.freefu.com/" id="k18y" title="http://www.freefu.com/">http://www.freefu.com/</a></div>

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<h3><font class="Apple-style-span" size="3">Answer</font></h3>

<div>Where'd Uncle Al go?  He's trying to find your laptop!  <b>59% check their email at least once..</b>.28% of those do it repeatedly throughout the day, and get this -- 79% of those that check their email say they have, in fact, received a work-related e-mail from a colleague!  </div>

<div><a href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/technologylive/post/2010/11/most-americans-check-work-email-over-the-holidays/1" id="ym5o" title="source">source</a></div>

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12.06.10 Monday! Woo Hoo!

Today is International bad Hair Day, please don't take it out on your co-worker.

Speaking of working...

How many workers check e-mail on Christmas?

According to a new survey of employed Americans, is it a) 22 percent, b) 44 percent, c) 59 percent? Get the answer after "Surf This" below!

Ever discover anything yourself after "Googling" your name?

Stopping the Sniffles

Ever heard of "History Sniffing"? It's something you probably never knew was going on, but there's a way to stop it.

As you surf the web, your web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox, for example) keeps a list of where you've been and what you searched for on that site. Well now certain websites, from smutty to sedate, can tap into that information. You're not giving up passwords, but you ARE telling that website everything about you, including where you like to surf, what you like to watch, what you like to read, and what you are interested in buying.

These sites, armed with that info, can use it to automatically adjust its prices for you, fine tune their ads, or allow con artists to personalize their attacks.

What to do??? There is a way to stop sites from "history sniffing"

- Use the latest version of Google's Chrome browser

- Use Apple's Safari browser

- Wait for the next version of Firefox which should provide protection

- Surf with Explorer using "private browsing mode."

Great article here

Celebrity Tweets

Meanwhile, People.com reports Britney spent a romantic weekend in Purto Vallarta, Mexico, with her man, Jason Trawick. The two were there to celebrate her 29th birthday.

According to Derek Hough, there is no truth to the rumor his sister, Julianne, got engaged to Ryan Seacrest while the two were in Paris. "I'm sure I would have (heard about it) if it were true."

This weekend look for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" and "The Tourist" with Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp.

Guess who was booted off an airplane Tuesday for texting, even after being asked to put away their phone 3 times? Fergie's husband, Josh Duhamel. Duhamel, on a flight from New York to Kentucky, was asked to put away his Blackberry 3 times by a flight attendant. After refusing, the aircraft was turned around and sent back to the gate. Duhamel was escorted off in front of very upset passengers. He apologized later THROUGH HIS REPRESENTATIVE.

Cuttin' Cake Today

Colleen Haskell ("Survivor" fame 34)
Craig Newmark (founded Craigslist 58)
Steven Wright (comedian 55)

Primetime, Baby!

ABC: Skating With the Stars (LIVE), Modern Family, Castle (NEW)

CBS: How I Met Your Mother (NEW), Rules of Engagement (NEW), Two and a Half Men (NEW), Mike & Molly (NEW), Hawaii Five-O (NEW)

NBC: The Sing-Off (NEW), Chase (NEW)

FOX: American Country Awards (LIVE)

CW: 90210 (NEW), Gossip Girl (NEW)

Fun Suff

Gotta See This

Move over Adam Sandler, the Maccabeats are taking over Hanukkah! Hottest video on YouTube with a million and a half hits. Watch!

watch!

Did You Know

Who Said It?

Referring to Justin Timberlake, she said: "I'm standing there with him and thinking, 'He is darling. I mean, ah, we would get along great.' And then I go, 'Wait, I'm old enough to be his mom.'"

--Sheryl Crow!

Joke of the Day

The economist finishes, washes his hands but uses only one paper towel. He says: "I was taught to be environmentally friendly."

The teacher finishes and leaves without washing his hands. He says: "I was taught not to go on my hands."

Surf This!

Two places to get freebies! One is through Twitter. GiveAwayNow.com features a giveaway that requires you to retweet a message before have a shot at winning it. http://www.giveawaynow.com/

Answer

source

12.06.10 Monday! Woo Hoo!

Pop Quiz

Answer

PhoneBuzz

Ever discover anything yourself after "Googling" your name?

FaceBuzz

Post this to Twitter/Facebook

Post this to your blog

Celebrity Tweets

Celebrity Pop Quiz

Answer

Cuttin' Cake Today

Birthday Quiz

Answer

Primetime, Baby!

Fun Suff

Gotta See This

Did You Know

Who Said It?

Joke of the Day

Surf This!

For your blogs!

12.06.10 Monday! Woo Hoo!

Speaking of working...

Ever discover anything yourself after "Googling" your name?

Stopping the Sniffles

Celebrity Tweets

Cuttin' Cake Today

Primetime, Baby!

Fun Suff

Gotta See This

Did You Know

Who Said It?

Joke of the Day

Surf This!

Answer

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