Today is International Moment of Frustration Scream Day! Head outdoors at noon and scream for 30 seconds. Some call it Scream and Shout Day. It's also Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work Day and Doo Wah Diddy Day (after the song - 1964).
In the News...
*Three elderly people in Southern California accidentally ate brownies packed with medical marijuana on Friday. All three, in their 70's and 80's, were admitted to the hospital with nausea, dizziness, and the inability to stand unassisted (or what seniors refer to as...Friday).
*A new study found multivitamins don't help women live longer (especially when they wash them down nightly with a gin and tonic)
*Steve Jobs, the fashion king. The makers of the famous black mock turtleneck worn by Steve Jobs when he appeared on stage say their sales have increased 100% since last Wednesday (The shirt is now being called the iMock).
Employees Are Bummed
Good news and bad news for managers -- the people you manage are NOT happy. That's the bad news. 70% are "disengaged or under engaged," according to a new survey. That's the highest level of dissatisfaction since the survey started tracking the numbers in 2007. Only 41% would recommend their company, and only 34% saw a promising future at their company. Okay, so now the good news: They aren't looking for new jobs! Most are good to stay where they are... in other words, you GOT 'EM!
The Secret To A Happy Marriage: Cheating
Is secrecy the secret to a happy marriage? Maybe so, according to a new book called "The Secret Lives of Wives." Author Iris Krasnow followed women who claimed to be in happy, normal marriages, and give all the credit to doing fun things... without their hubby... which would include cheating. Here are some quotes:
"If you avoid getting caught, a little affair can perk up a marriage,"
says Lucy, a 50-something Californian.
"My husband is only capable of doing so much, and it's not enough,"
says Shauna, who keeps a garden landscaper on the side.
"A husband is your costar and a rock in your life,"
says Lana, a 59-year-old actress.
"But if you're a multidimensional person, you need a lot of different colors on your palette."
Krasnow found, after interviewing 200 women, that the happiest "have a sense of purpose and passion outside their marriage." Some found happiness in their careers or hobby, others found it in a young stud wearing tight jeans.
So what's a guy to think here? Ladies? Have friends (and of course it's not you!) that subscribe to this theory?
Steal My Life, Please
How vulnerable are we to identity theft? The answer is embarrassing. Check out how open we leave our lives:
More than half of respondents to an Experian survey leave phones and laptops unlocked making personal information available to thieves. A simple pass code on your phone and laptop is all it takes to protect yourself..
Nearly two-thirds of us post our full birthdays on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace or other social services. Many credit card issuers still use date of birth as a security identifier for updating account information.
Most of us use passwords that are too obvious, like "123456" or the word "password" to secure our information. Use credit card companies that deploy multi-factor authentication, like sending a text to the carholder's mobile phone before authorizing account changes.
A scam involving restaurant workers stealing and selling credit card information was busted wide open in New York recently. Police say using one dedicated credit card limits your exposure to the scam.
Good topic starter...
...boyfriend can't stop playing with his phone at dinner
Cuttin' Cake
- Kirk Cameron (41)
- Susan Anton (61)
- Hugh Jackman (43)
- Adam Rich (43)
Primetime, Baby!
ABC: The Middle (NEW), Suburgatory (NEW), Modern Family (NEW), Happy Endings (NEW), Revenge (NEW)
CBS: Survivor: South Pacific (NEW), Criminal Minds (NEW), CSI (NEW)
NBC: Up All Night (NEW), Whitney, Harry's Law (NEW), Law & Order: SVU (NEW)
FOX: The X-Factor (NEW)
CW: Ringer, America's Next Top Model (NEW)
Gotta See This
The Trailer for the Avengers is here! Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor and Captain America are together to protect global safety and security
Joke of the Day
“May I go swimming, Mommy?”
“No, you may not. There are sharks here.”
“But Daddy’s swimming.”
“He’s insured.”
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