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July 30
PRESENTATION TIME BOMB
A JP Morgan Chase & Company building in Columbus, Ohio, was evacuated after employees mistook a timer for a bomb.The timer was apparently used to warn speakers when a presentation was going on for too long. The device has red blinking lights and wires coming out of it, which people thought were components of an explosive device. Thousands of employees were evacuated and some became overheated in the parking lot and had to be treated by paramedics.
(Originally reported by the Columbus Dispatch)
SCOOTER DRIVE-BY
An 11-year-old Cincinnati, Ohio, boy may face some juvenile charges after he tried to hold up two other boys using a toy gun while riding on a scooter. The eight- and 10-year-old victims believed that the gun was real and ran away. Police say that the 11-year-old culprit pointed the toy directly at the boys and demanded one of their silver push scooters. Public defenders are not sure if the boy understands completely the consequences of his actions. (Originally reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer) July 29
BEAR TAKES TEN ROUNDS BEFORE IT DROPS
A bear was killed after it broke into a local family's home in Boulder, Colorado. Homeowner Paul Fischer finally took the bear down after firing 10 rounds of various ammunition at it. Fischer fired three shotgun rounds, five shots from a hand gun and two from a rifle at the charging animal. He also fired birdshot and a rubber bullet before the beast finally succumbed to its injuries. No one in the Fischer family was injured during the incident.
(Originally reported by the Daily Camera) July 28
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Some people enjoy having houseguests -- but there is a huge potential for disaster.
As Benjamin Franklin wisely said, "Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days."
According to etiquette expert Thelma Hanawalt, here are some guidelines guests should keep in mind when visiting:
1. Do not show up empty handed -- Always bring a hostess gift, ideally something from the place that you live.
2. Do not overstay your visit -- If you say you are going to leave on Tuesday, leave on Tuesday.
3. Keep the guest room neat -- During your stay, make the bed and don't leave anything on the floor.
4. Take the hosts out to dinner -- If guests visit for a full week, they should take the hosts out to dinner. It should be the hosts' choice, and the guests' treat.
5. Write a thank-you note -- When you're visiting, you are on vacation and your hosts are usually not. Always be considerate of this fact and when you get home, make sure you write a thank-you note.
Source: Record-Eagle.com
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Every relationship has its ups and downs, and no relationship is perfect.
But how long does a relationship have to be down -- or how bad does it have to get - before it is considered unhealthy?
According to relationship expert Dr. Terri Orbuch, here are some signs that your relationship is in serious trouble:
1. Conflict and Anger -- Do you and your partner say mean things about each other in front of your kids, family or friends? Are these comments getting worse? When the negatives outweigh the positives, it's time to push the panic button.
2. Partner Support Is Lacking -- Would you turn to your partner for help in a stressful situation, like the loss of a job? An unhealthy relationship is one where you would rather get help from anyone but your partner.
3. You Don't Go Home -- If you are working late or taking on responsibilities outside the home because you don't want to be with your partner, there's a problem.
4. You Can't Say, 'I Love You' -- There are times where you may not like what your partner has done or said, but after the smoke clears, you should be able to say, "I love you." An unhealthy relationship is one where you can't say those words to your partner anymore.
| July 24
I HATE YOU NOW
SRS, which stands for "Sudden Revulsion Syndrome," is when you just can't stand your boyfriend or mate any longer. The term originated in a column by writer Jessica Pressler back in 2006 and has floated around online ever since.
The definition: "SRS is a relationship-degenerative disease. It's frequently triggered by a small, seemingly insignificant thing -- a behavior, a physical characteristic ... that immediately and irrevocably renders your mate unattractive. It is, in most cases, terminal. Side effects include angst about being shallow and the bone-chilling fear that one is too picky and will die alone."
Source: LemonDrop.com ANNYONG MALE BEHAVIOR (AllWomenTalk.com)
- Empty containers: Men have a habit of leaving empty containers everywhere but in the trash! This starts when they share student accommodation, and have to replace anything that they finish.
- Leaving hair in the sink: Whether they are shaving, or malting, they never pick their hairs out of the sink, in a silent revolt against having to look clean and respectable.
- Using ten cups, instead of one: It just defies male logic to use the same glass when they can get a clean, sanitized one for each drink. This leads to a sprinkling of dirty glasses all over the house, and no clean glasses when you actually need one.
- Selective hearing: Well we've all experience this one, so the best way to cure it? Drop some bombshells when you think he's no longer paying attention. "I'm pregnant" tends to work wonders! After a few shocks, he's sure to get the hint and stop his mind wondering.
- Not doing housework: This one will be slightly tougher to solve, so try negotiating. Agree that if he runs the Hoover around once a week, you'll greet him from work with a bacon sarnie, or let him watch the rugby without interrupting.
- Burping and farting: The easiest way to solve this one would be to adopt the habits yourself, but if your much too ladylike for that, remind him that you'd be so much more likely to seduce him if he could be discreet.
- Absolute helplessness when sick: Man flu is alive and prospering in men these days, so when he gets sick, expect him to need the same treatment and attention as a child.
- Channel surfing! Take the remote control away from him, or threaten to cancel the cable subscription.
- Wearing the same old thing over and over: Many men have the strangest attachment to some weird looking old piece of clothes they just wouldn't let go off. It might be old sneakers or a terrible T-Shirt with an offensive message.
ANNOYING FEMALE BEHAVIOR (Lemondrop.com)
- Wearing skintight black leggings as pants. Certain intimate contours of your body should be a precious secret between you and your lover (and gynecologist).
- Twirling your hair. Is that supposed to be cute? Because if so, here's a news flash: Unless you're 3 years old, it's one of the most inexcusably annoying habits in the universe. We'd rather date Sinead O'Connor than suffer through a relationship with a chronic hair-twirler.
- Using the phrase "mani & pedi." Let's forget the wrongness of having some poor Asian woman slaving over your cuticles. The expression itself? Not cool. It makes dudes retch.
- Smoking. Sure, it's a crap habit for both genders, but there's something especially boner-crushing about female puffers. Also: it'll make your lips look like a cat's anus by the time you hit 30. Forewarned!
- Pretending you're Carrie Bradshaw. Everyone has sex! Tons of people live in the city! But unfortunately, your mundane bedroom escapades don't deserve their own beloved HBO sitcom. Put the Cosmo down, take a deep breath, and start over.
- Believing that knitting is sexy. You're shooting for that Tina Fey 'hot nerd' vibe when you whip out the crochet gear. But guess what? It makes us think of sex-starved librarians who own too many cats.
- Buying thongs. Unless you're a stripper in New Jersey, these shouldn't have a place in your wardrobe.
- Getting tattoos. Ink should be reserved for men -- preferably men who are members of biker gangs, bass players in punk bands, or who have killed people in prison.
- Pretending to be lesbians when you're drunk. Unless you're prepared to go the full Ellen, you forfeit the right to hump your girlfriends on the dance floor. "Tequila made me do it" will not hold up in a court of law.
July 23
HOW TO PICK OUT MEN'S JEANS: Men's Health gives some advice so you don't end up getting ridiculed like President Obama and his "Dad jeans."
- The perfect pair of jeans for you: The perfect blue jeans are the DNA of a man's casual wardrobe. They take the million random possibilities of style and organize them into a coherent system. So pick a classic pair, like dark denim. They're versatile in a way well-worn jeans are not. Indigo jeans are cool with a plain T-shirt and sneakers, but clean-cut enough to hold their own with a dress shirt and tie or a casual blazer when occasion calls. Choose a pair that fits low on your hips (below the navel), and make sure they're straight-leg or boot cut. (The tapered look repels ladies.)
- How to get a pair that molds to your body: No pair of pants looks better on a man than blue jeans that were stiff and dark when they came home from the store and have been softened and sculpted and battered against his body by life. Buy a single pair that starts out looking like something Potsie wore on Happy Days. Over time, they'll mature into your favorite pair. Hers, too.
- How to tell if your pair is too baggy or tight: I call it the anatomy test. If I--or you--can see any of your frontal anatomy through your pants, they're too tight. If we can see any of your gluteal anatomy above your jeans, they're too loose. Please leave the extra-baggy jeans for rappers, skate punks, and Weight Watchers commercials. And trust me, no one wants to see a man in tight jeans. Ever.
- How to make jeans go with everything: Blue jeans, which by rights ought to be casual, have evolved into the ultimate in flexibility. Used with wit, they can work in many different situations. For example, though in most venues you shouldn't wear blue jeans (casual) with shiny slip-ons (somewhat formal), there are certain urban, art-gallery moments and late-summer cocktail-party-on-the-deck situations in which jeans and fancy loafers are okay, assuming of course no socks are involved.
- The jacket to wear with jeans: The full-denim outfit is a little too country for most gals. Instead, add a buttery suede or leather jacket.
July 21
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Tips To Keep You Sane When Dealing With Difficult People |
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Life is hard enough when we're dealing with great people and no drama. But, when difficult people are thrown into the mix, it can be a real struggle to keep cool and keep moving forward.
Here are some simple strategies to consider when dealing with difficult people:
1. Switch Perspectives -- Seeing the world from someone else's point of view gives you a glimpse of how they're seeing the world -- and may stop you from getting angry.
2. Choose Your Approach -- When trouble arises, you need to decide whether to confront the person or not. As a general rule, you should talk things over only with someone you're close to, and let things slide when it's someone you don't care about.
3. Take a Less Direct Approach -- Sitting down for a heart-to-heart won't work with everyone. At times it's better to take care of problems in a more roundabout way. Humor often gets the message across without a lecture.
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According to a new study from Harvard University, some people are wired to be honest and some people are wired to be cheaters. The honest people just don't have a temptation to cheat.
Researchers did brain scans and found that the people who never cheated had no increase in brain activity -- even when given the chance to cheat.
On the other hand, the cheaters had an increase in brain activity when cheating was an option -- even if they didn't actually decide to cheat. July 08
COPS BUY DOUGHNUT SHOP
The Police Department in Clare, Michigan, purchased a local bakery that was being closed and re-named the establishment "Cops & Doughnuts."
The nine-member department will volunteer their time to the 113-year-old shop and do not expect to be paid for their baking efforts.
The cops are selling apparel for their new store, including a T-shirt stating, "You Have The Right To Remain Glazed."
(originally reported by UPI)
Website: CopsDoughnuts.com
SOUTH KOREANS UPSET BY MINISKIRTS AND CLEAVAGE
According to a new survey from South Korea, almost three-quarters of South Korean male office workers feel uncomfortable when female colleagues show too much leg or cleavage in the workplace.
Survey Results:
74 percent of men felt upset with the attire of their female co-workers.
56 percent of them said miniskirts are the biggest problem.
51 percent objected to excessive cleavage.
Other problems men mentioned included: low-rise pants that reveal women's underwear, "killer heels" and flashy outfits in general.
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