new fragrance for book worms, how you know you're lonely, and the best things to buy in june

Reminder:  If you missed my blog post over the weekend, check out "3 Podcasts You Should be Listening To" here

Show Starters

cuttin' cake

• Freddie Stone (Sly and the Family Stone 65 )
• Suze Orman (61)
• Kenny G (56 )
• Mark Wahlberg (41 )

primetime

abc: Last Man Standing, Last Man Standing, Concert for the Queen: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration With Katie Couric (NEW)
cbs: NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, 48 Hrs Mystery
nbc: America's Got Talent (NEW), Love in the Wild (NEW)
fox: Hell's Kitchen (NEW), MasterChef (NEW)
CW: The Catalina (NEW), The L.A. Complex

tv theme tuesday

It's TV Theme Tuesday...name the show that just kicked off a brand new season





Is it

• MasterChef
• Hell's Kitchen
• America's Got Talent

Answer: Hell's Kitchen!

drop of the day

Transit of Venus: Today we'll see a mini-eclipse when Venus passes in front of the sun. If you miss it, that's it, because it won't happen again until 2117. So unless you get yourself cryogenically frozen, head here to get safe viewing tips and the time of day it will happen.

"It burns!"
Hook to "Venus" Bananarama

Joke of the Day

Maurice an 82 year-old man went to the doctor for his physical.

A few days later the doctor saw Maurice walking down the street with a gorgeous young lady on his arm.

A couple of days later do doctor spoke to Maurice and said, “You’re really dong great, aren’t you?”

Maurice replied, “Just doing what you said, Doc: “Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.”

The doctor said, “I did not say that. I said, “You got a heart murmur. Be careful.”

When Coffee Makers Attack!

Why oh why does your coffee maker hate you so much? Could it be you're working it too hard? Black and Decker is recalling a line of under-cabinet models made from 2008 until last month after after 1300 people reported the pot breaking during use. As a result, 68 cuts and burns were reported. Well, at least it woke you up! Black and Decker are offering free replacements

(model numbers: SDC740, SDC740B, SDC740BR, SDC740C, SDC740DIS, SDC740R, SDC750, SDC750C and SDC750DIS. The model number is printed on the underside of the coffeemaker.)

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Smells Like...Paper?

For those that have always fantasized about smelling like a librian, there's Paper Passion. Paper Passion is a new fragrance that will make you smell like a freshly printed book. That's right, no more rubbing a new book all over your neck, it comes in liquid form. The fragrance, designed by Wallpaper magazine, will sell for $115.

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Signs That You're Lonely

We all get a little bored; a little lonely, right? What is the most obvious sign that you're lonely -- this was a trending topic on Twitter

#SignThatYoureLonely

why I turn on TV: 10% to watch shows. 90% to use it as backgroundnoise so I feel less lonely when I'm on the Internet

you laugh at what others are talking about even though you have no idea what they're talking about

your phone battery lasts longer than your day

you go to clubs and randomly dance with people without asking

the only people you're hanging out with on saturday night is Ben and Jerry

when all the bouncers at the club know your name

when you s tart talking to a wall...and it replies back to you

you haven't spoken a word for the past 4 hours

you're reading every single one of these tweets wondering if it applies to you

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Just Funny

This is just plain funny. Hard to describe, so you have to see it for yourself: 11 useful products too embarrassing to actually use Go!

Telltale Signs It's Time to Break Up

The biggest mistake we ALL make is letting a rotten relationship drag on longer than it should, so here, from Yahoo!, are 5 signs that it's time to cut bait:

1 It hurts more than it feels good. If you feel sad, mad, or anxious most of the time, it's a clear sign that this relationship isn't for you.
2 What you used to love is now annoying. If your fundamental personality differences become a source of conflict, move on.
3 You'd rather be somewhere, anywhere else. If you're scheduling more and more fun time with your friends, that's a red flag.
4 You keep having the same old fights. If you can't resolve conflict, your relationship is not creating deeper connections.
5 You've developed a wandering eye   If the man/woman that makes your coffee is suddenly sexy, or you accept a lunch date with an ex, chances are you're curious about new possibilities

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The Best Things to Buy in June

Tools. Father's Day makes it the perfect time to score discounts on power tools.

Tropical Vacations. If you're willing to take your chances with the weather (translation: hurricanes and heat), this is the perfect time to get a good deal on cruises or tropical vacation packages. BTW: NOAA predicts a calmer hurricane season than in years past.

Gym membership. As the weather warms up, people take their workouts outside. This is a great time to haggle with your favorite gym for a large discount

Dishes and cookware. The discounts on cookware between Mother's Day and wedding season continue into June.

Foods in season. June marks the beginning of fruit and veggie season, making it a great time to buy and eat local produce. Cheap peak-season fruits include melons (watermelon and cantaloupe), berries (blue/black/rasp/and straw), and other fruits such as apricots, cherries, mangos, peaches and nectarines.

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12 Things Women Do Better Than Men

1. They're cleaner. Research found that men have 20% more bacteria around their workspace than women
2. They interview better. According to a study, women are better at handling the stress of an interview better than men. They didn't get freaked out beforehand.
3. They evolve hotter. Women get better looking through evolution while men stay the same
4. They survive car accidents more often. Men are 77% more likely to die in an auto accident than women.
5. They're better at seeking comfort. Women are more likely to talk through their problems. 53% of women talk to their friends as opposed to 29% of men.
6. They're recession-proof. 80% of those who lost their jobs during the recession were men
7. They graduate college more often. Men are less likely to graduate with their bachelor's degrees than women, and men are also more likely to take longer than five years to finish that degree.
8. They eat healthier. No brainer
9. They have stronger immune systems. Estrogen is a woman's secret weapon.
10. They live longer. Of those around the world that are over 100 years old, 85% are women.
11. They're better managers, especially in this economy. Some experts say women are better listeners, mentors, problem solvers, and multitaskers, and in a service-oriented economy, employees need to be motivated.
12. They invest better. A study of 100,000 portfolios showed women's investments outperform men's.

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15 Words Most People Have Trouble Spelling

Forget the tough words 14-year-old geniuses can spell at the National Spelling Bee, our spelling problems come from words we use all the time. Here are 15 that give us the most problems: A lot. That's right, it's two words.

A while. Again, two words.

Believe. This one follows the old "I before E except after C" rule.

Congratulations. It's easier to remember to use a "t" (instead of a "d") if you just say "Congrats!"

Embarrass. The word is long enough for two sets of double letters ("rr" and "ss").

Fiery. The "e" from "fire" hides inside when things get hot.

Grateful. There's no "great" in "grateful."

Its. Like "his," "hers" and "ours," this possessive doesn't have an apostrophe.

It's. If you mean to say "it is," use an apostrophe to join the two words together.

Lose. Lose the extra "o."

Misspell. Mis + spell.

Principal. The head of the school is your pal.

Receipt. The "except" part of the "I before E except after C" rule.

Separate. The two "e"s are separated by two "a"s.

Weird. Remember that "I before E except after C" rule? This word breaks it.

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