Quickies...
Love window seats on airplanes? Then your risk of death has just increased! It turns out window seat people are at greater risk of deep vein thrombosis than other passengers. DVT is a the formation of serious blood clots in the veins which can be fatal, and on long flights, window people are less likely to get up, stretch out, and walk around. Source
Could you vow to not spend a single penny for a month? That's what the Dunning family in Davis, California, plans on doing for the rest of this month. Except bills and food, spending on extras, like movie tickets and coffee, will be pushed to the back burner. Mamma Dunning says her hope is that "at the end of this month we can look back and say, gosh we had a lot of fun with each other."
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Ever done something like this? What was the hardest to give up?
Are we in the early stages of the "app economy?" The demand for apps for your smart phone has created 446-thousand jobs in the U.S. since 2007. People that make apps were adding jobs even when the overall U.S. unemployment rate climbed as high as 10% in 2009.
Anyone listening develop an app on their own? Has it sold? Source
Here's the answer: Yes. Here's the question: Would you drink a bacon milk shake? Fast food chain Jack In the Box has come up with a limited edition Bacon Shake consisting of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, a maraschino cerry, and "bacon flavored syrup." Not only is the flavor something to savor, but so are the calories: 1,081 for a 24-ounce cup! Source
Careful with the flowers!
Valentines Day is less than a week away and the scramble for roses has begun! Be careful, though, because the color you send, and the number you send, conveys a certain message!
What the rose's COLOR says:
RED
The ultimate symbol of romantic love. Representing true love stronger than thorns, the red rose is known universally as the lover’s rose.
White
The white rose is associated with young love. It also symbolizes truth and reverence, and sends a message of loyalty.
Yellow
What used to convey jealousy now represents friendship, joy and caring.
Pink
This sends a message of gratitude and appreciation.
Orange
The orange rose symbolizes enthusiasm and desire -- a good way to express admiration and attraction.
Lilac and Purple
The lilac and purple rose send a message of love at first sight. A great Valentine flower.
Multi-colored roses
Red and yellow roses mean happiness, while a mix of red and white roses symbolize unity.
The NUMBER of roses mean...
1
Love at first sight. A good first date rose.
2
Represents your mutual love and affection
3
A bouquet of three roses is
traditional one month anniversary gift.
6
Whether it's a school crush or a more mature passion, six roses symbolizes infatuation.
9
To send the message “We’ll be together forever,” send a bouquet of nine roses.
10
Let them know that their love is perfection with a bouquet of ten roses.
12
A perfect dozen shouts "Be Mine!"
13
To tell someone you'll be their friend forever
15
I'm sorry for (insert screw-up here)
20
Send the message "my feelings for you are truly sincere" with a bouquet of twenty roses.
21
Twenty-one roses say, "I'm dedicated to you/"
24
Two dozen roses shouts "I'm yours!"
50+
To express a love that knows no bounds, send a bouquet that's equally as limitless - filled with fifty (or more) beautiful luxurious roses.
http://www.teleflora.com/rose_colors.asp
Well this makes me a little nervous, because I just buy as many roses as I can afford. I had no idea there were so many messages!
Cuttin' Cake
- Composer John Williams (Raiders of the Lost Ark 80 )
- Nick Nolte (72 )
- Robert Klein (70 )
- Mary Steenburgen (Parenthood 59 "Elf" Emily )
- John Grisham (57)
- Vince Neil (Motley Crue 51)
Today is Boy Scout Day , Kite Flying Day, and Nat'l Potato Lover's Day
Primetime, Baby!
CBS: Person to Person (George Clooney, Jon Bon Jovi and Warren Buffet), Criminal Minds (NEW), CSI (NEW)
FOX: American Idol (Hollywood begins tonight), Mobbed (NEW)
ABC: The Middle (NEW), Suburgatory (NEW), Modern Family (NEW w/Greg Kinnear)
NBC: Whitney (NEW), Are You There, Chelsea? (NEW), Rock Center w/ Brian Williams (NEW), Law and Order: SVU (Miranda Lambert and Michael McKean guest star NEW)
CW: One Tree Hill (NEW)
Joke of the Day
"Ninety-eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It's the other two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them."
- Lily Tomlin
