Sad news dominating news yesterday and today...first the passing of Farrah Fawcett at the age of 62, after a long fight with cancer. We remember her from Charlie's Angels, even though she was really on the show for one season, with occasional visits here and there. Then there's the swimsuit poster...Farrah in her red bathing suit...I saw one hanging in one of the sales guys office this morning. Rest In Peace Farrah.
Then came the so very shocking news that Michael Jackson died after suffering cardiac arrest. The reports don't go into detail as to who was with him at the time, or if perhaps he had been on his own before he passed away.
I know there are a lot of people who think this kind of story may not deserve to be the top story with all that's going on in the world these days, but Michael Jackson was part of growing up for a lot of us. His music was tremendous in our lives, and my own son, who is 12 and friends have been fans for some time now.
I got this story off the wire this morning, it's an interesting take on how news spreads in our time....
It was a where-were-you moment in a digital age.Michael Jackson's death was not learned from a T-V news anchor. Instead, the news first spread online like wildfire across newssites, social media networks and Twitter.
The celebrity website T-M-Z (zee)-dot-com site broke the news of Jackson's death late yesterday afternoon. It was a huge scoop for T-M-Z, though many did not believe itsreport until it was matched by more established news organizations. But T-M-Z managing editor Harvey Levin says they wouldn't haveput the story online if they weren't positive.
Jackson dominated the discussion on Twitter, generating the mosttweets per second since Barack Obama was elected U-S president in November.
The tweeting tripped up Twitter briefly, but engineers quicklyresponded to keep the service running.Within a few hours of the news of Jackson's death, his iconic1982 album ``Thriller'' was the Number One album on i-Tunes.(The Associated Press)
Have a fabulous weekend.
WATER COOLER CONVERSATIONS...
With the weekend here….comes a new survey from Molson’s. 20% of us drink beer from a frosted glass // 1% of us will wear a beer hat for hands free drinking.
Did you know that Canada has an “eavesdropping agency”…. The ultra secret agency is called: Communications Security Establishment….. they monitor phone calls, e-mails and other forms of communication
In North Carolina, there's a new program that will pay girls between the ages of 12 and 18…$1 dollar a day…not to get pregnantPrince Charles spent just over $5 million in government funds last year to cover his travel expenses.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
It's the last day of school...let the celebrations begin! We're spending the evening celebrating with Matthew, he's so happy to fill his days with the things he likes to do...which is what summer vacation is all about!
Have a great day!! Remember your sunscreen....
8 Ways Money Can Actually Buy Happiness!!
1 - Strengthen Bonds...studies show having close relationships is one of the most important elements for happiness. So, if you can afford to travel to see family members, or buy your buddies drinks at the bar, you'll be happier
2-End Marital Conflict...Are and your spouse constantly arguring about how filthy the house is?...or how you never get any time together because of the kids? It's not such a problem when you can hire a maid or a nanny...
3- Upgrade Your Exercise....One of the best ways to improve your mood is to exercise...and it's a lot easier to do that when you can afford a new iPod, a gym membership or some cool new running shoes....
4-Have Some Fun...Obviously, when you can afford to do the things you truly love, like fly fishing, travelling or skiing for example...you're bound to be happier than if you COULDN'T afford those activities
5-Serenity and Security...Paying down your debts and putting a little money away will give you peace of mine...and that will lead to happiness
6-Pay for Healthier Food....fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods are more expensive than junk food. But healthwise, it'll pay off in the long run
7-Spending Money on Other People....One of the best ways to make yourself happy..is to make others happy. Giving to charity, or just helping out a friend can do a lot to improve your own well-being
8-Think About Your Priorities...When you're honest with yourself about what you REALLY need to be happy..and you can afford to do whatever it might be..that's happiness
Personally, I am happy with having a few bucks put aside just in case.....
WATER COOLER CONVERSATION....
Did you know…that he pilot and co-pilot on a passenger plane are NOT allowed to have the same meal, in case they both get food poisoning.
A new study out this morning asked office workers this question: Who’s better to work for? Younger or Older bosses? 88% responded “younger” bosses. Gen-X bosses (those born between 1961 and 1981) create a more flexible workplace!!!
Earl Fritz of Augusta, Georgia won the Georgia State Lottery twice…….in the same week!!! First, he won $1000 in a scratch game…then…just 4 days later, he won $777,000 in another scratch game!!!
It’s definitely mosquito season…and experts are now coming out with natural mosquito repellents. Easy ways to make your own natural repellent – BUT – they usually require more frequent application, about every 2 hours. Some of them include: Peppermint Oil; Lemon Eucalyptus Oil; and….VODKA…as a natural mosquito repellent!!!
Have a great day!! Remember your sunscreen....
8 Ways Money Can Actually Buy Happiness!!
1 - Strengthen Bonds...studies show having close relationships is one of the most important elements for happiness. So, if you can afford to travel to see family members, or buy your buddies drinks at the bar, you'll be happier
2-End Marital Conflict...Are and your spouse constantly arguring about how filthy the house is?...or how you never get any time together because of the kids? It's not such a problem when you can hire a maid or a nanny...
3- Upgrade Your Exercise....One of the best ways to improve your mood is to exercise...and it's a lot easier to do that when you can afford a new iPod, a gym membership or some cool new running shoes....
4-Have Some Fun...Obviously, when you can afford to do the things you truly love, like fly fishing, travelling or skiing for example...you're bound to be happier than if you COULDN'T afford those activities
5-Serenity and Security...Paying down your debts and putting a little money away will give you peace of mine...and that will lead to happiness
6-Pay for Healthier Food....fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods are more expensive than junk food. But healthwise, it'll pay off in the long run
7-Spending Money on Other People....One of the best ways to make yourself happy..is to make others happy. Giving to charity, or just helping out a friend can do a lot to improve your own well-being
8-Think About Your Priorities...When you're honest with yourself about what you REALLY need to be happy..and you can afford to do whatever it might be..that's happiness
Personally, I am happy with having a few bucks put aside just in case.....
WATER COOLER CONVERSATION....
Did you know…that he pilot and co-pilot on a passenger plane are NOT allowed to have the same meal, in case they both get food poisoning.
A new study out this morning asked office workers this question: Who’s better to work for? Younger or Older bosses? 88% responded “younger” bosses. Gen-X bosses (those born between 1961 and 1981) create a more flexible workplace!!!
Earl Fritz of Augusta, Georgia won the Georgia State Lottery twice…….in the same week!!! First, he won $1000 in a scratch game…then…just 4 days later, he won $777,000 in another scratch game!!!
It’s definitely mosquito season…and experts are now coming out with natural mosquito repellents. Easy ways to make your own natural repellent – BUT – they usually require more frequent application, about every 2 hours. Some of them include: Peppermint Oil; Lemon Eucalyptus Oil; and….VODKA…as a natural mosquito repellent!!!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
WATER COOLER CONVERSATIONS....
There have been some instances across our country of thieves stealing furnaces from new home construction sites…police believe the heat exchangers in them are being taken out to be used to cook methamphetamines.
The top paid civil servants in this country are making close to $500,000 a year… including the head of Canada Post.
It was this week back in 1992, Brian Mulroney announced his government will spend $4 billion on 50 helicopters to replace the aging Sea King helicopters. Chretien won the next election and scrapped the deal.
Cosmopolitan magazine reveals that one minute of passionate kissing burns just 2 calories.
There have been some instances across our country of thieves stealing furnaces from new home construction sites…police believe the heat exchangers in them are being taken out to be used to cook methamphetamines.
The top paid civil servants in this country are making close to $500,000 a year… including the head of Canada Post.
It was this week back in 1992, Brian Mulroney announced his government will spend $4 billion on 50 helicopters to replace the aging Sea King helicopters. Chretien won the next election and scrapped the deal.
Cosmopolitan magazine reveals that one minute of passionate kissing burns just 2 calories.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
WATER COOLER CONVERSATIONS.....
Where in your home do you think has the most bacteria? Believe it or not – it’s NOT the toilet seat – it has the least amount. Te most – your carpet!!! 200,000 particles of bacteria, even after you vacuum!!!!
Did you see President Obama on tv last week – they were having some fun showing his accuracy…when…during an interview…there was a fly. He killed it…by slapping it near his elbow!!! PETA has send Obama a “Catch & Release Fly Trap” to remind him –it’s not nice to kill flies!!!
Do you like eggs? In your lifetime, the average person will eat 7,300 eggs. Plus – you’ll have breathed enough air to fully inflate about 13 million balloons!!!
Did you know that the average pencil can write about 50,000 words!!!!
Where in your home do you think has the most bacteria? Believe it or not – it’s NOT the toilet seat – it has the least amount. Te most – your carpet!!! 200,000 particles of bacteria, even after you vacuum!!!!
Did you see President Obama on tv last week – they were having some fun showing his accuracy…when…during an interview…there was a fly. He killed it…by slapping it near his elbow!!! PETA has send Obama a “Catch & Release Fly Trap” to remind him –it’s not nice to kill flies!!!
Do you like eggs? In your lifetime, the average person will eat 7,300 eggs. Plus – you’ll have breathed enough air to fully inflate about 13 million balloons!!!
Did you know that the average pencil can write about 50,000 words!!!!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Coming off a beautiful weekend like that makes it hard to want to go to work....I'll bet there were a lot "I'm too sick to come to work" calls today. Some people just need to squeeze that one extra day out of the weekend. Good for them!
We're (all right, Joe is) building a fence that completely covers our yard, so our dogs don't need to be on a chain anymore. It's tough when there is only one chain and two dogs...Elvis had his own run last year, but he wrecked the grass with his running in circles. It's growing back now. So, with the fence up all around the yard and locked gates so noone accidentally lets one or both of them out they can be free in the back. It will be awesome for them!
WATER COOLER CONVERSATIONS....
A Canadian Press - Harris Decima poll out this morning finds that most Canadians who have a family doctor are 'satisfied' with their doctor. 54% of respondents rate their doctors services as 'excellent'. It went on to find out that 4 our of 5 of those respondents with family doctors said they wouldn't switch doctors even if they though they could easily find another one (well...we know here...that finding a family doctors isn't easy at all).
If you thought BINGO was just for senior citizens...think again: 30% of all bingo players are under the age of 35.
Going to Las Vegas? Maybe staying at the famous Caesar's Palace? There are 3,348 rooms at Caesar's. Plus...there's the entertainment complex called The Colosseum, which seats over 4,000 people (this is where Celine Dion spent 4 years performing). Also, inside Caesar's is the famous Pure Nightclub,a 36,000 square foot nightclub.
The 2010 Winter Games are fast approaching in Vancouver. Hopefully, the city is going to see a profit after all that money is spent on hosting the games for 2 weeks. Beiijing Olympic organizers have announced that they made a profit from last year's Summer Games. According to figures released....$3.2 billion was spent on the games, and they saw a profit of just under $200 million. 40% of that came from broadcast and marketing rights!!!
We're (all right, Joe is) building a fence that completely covers our yard, so our dogs don't need to be on a chain anymore. It's tough when there is only one chain and two dogs...Elvis had his own run last year, but he wrecked the grass with his running in circles. It's growing back now. So, with the fence up all around the yard and locked gates so noone accidentally lets one or both of them out they can be free in the back. It will be awesome for them!
WATER COOLER CONVERSATIONS....
A Canadian Press - Harris Decima poll out this morning finds that most Canadians who have a family doctor are 'satisfied' with their doctor. 54% of respondents rate their doctors services as 'excellent'. It went on to find out that 4 our of 5 of those respondents with family doctors said they wouldn't switch doctors even if they though they could easily find another one (well...we know here...that finding a family doctors isn't easy at all).
If you thought BINGO was just for senior citizens...think again: 30% of all bingo players are under the age of 35.
Going to Las Vegas? Maybe staying at the famous Caesar's Palace? There are 3,348 rooms at Caesar's. Plus...there's the entertainment complex called The Colosseum, which seats over 4,000 people (this is where Celine Dion spent 4 years performing). Also, inside Caesar's is the famous Pure Nightclub,a 36,000 square foot nightclub.
The 2010 Winter Games are fast approaching in Vancouver. Hopefully, the city is going to see a profit after all that money is spent on hosting the games for 2 weeks. Beiijing Olympic organizers have announced that they made a profit from last year's Summer Games. According to figures released....$3.2 billion was spent on the games, and they saw a profit of just under $200 million. 40% of that came from broadcast and marketing rights!!!
Friday, June 19, 2009
It's going to be another busy weekend..tonight it's the community bingo in support of MS....the early bingo so I'll have some of the evening to myself. Tomorrow it's a remote at Expedia Cruiseship Centre...then Matthew's birthday party. Sunday...Matt's family birthday dinner. It will be a fun filled weekend!
Danny returns Monday, relaxed and laid back I'm sure...for a day or two...hahaha!! We'll be qualifying people for the "Who's Your Caddy Contest"...we're going to ask a golf question...get it right and you are qualified. One lucky team will win the golf game June 29th...and Danny and I will be their caddy....whether that's a good or bad thing has yet to be determined...but it will be quite an experience!! LOL!!
WATER COOLER CONVERSATIONS.......
Psychologist Cliff Arnall of Cardiff University in Wales has worked out a mathematical formula which he says proves that June 20th is the ‘Happiest Day of the Year’. Why? A combination of lighter evenings, balmier temperatures, being outdoors, the prospect of a vacation, social interaction, and memories of childhood summers.
Good news: If your kid doodles at school, he may not be tuning out this teacher. In fact, sketching while listening can help him remember 29% more of what's said, reports new British research. "A simple task, like drawing, prevents the mind from daydreaming," says Jackie Andrade, Ph.D., a psychology professor at the University of Plymouth and the study's author. (Family Circle)
People with low thyroid function may lose hair, gain weight, and feel sluggish. But now researchers at NYC’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine think it may also be a sign of longevity. A study found that people with low thyroid activity are more likely to live to be 100 or more. The thyroid, located in the neck, is a kind of master gland, secreting hormones that affect metabolism.
The “Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival”, the 6th annual festival is being held in Avon OH, home to the manufacturer of Duck Brand Duct Tape. Weekend festivities are highlighted by a ‘Duct Tape Fashion Show’.
Danny returns Monday, relaxed and laid back I'm sure...for a day or two...hahaha!! We'll be qualifying people for the "Who's Your Caddy Contest"...we're going to ask a golf question...get it right and you are qualified. One lucky team will win the golf game June 29th...and Danny and I will be their caddy....whether that's a good or bad thing has yet to be determined...but it will be quite an experience!! LOL!!
WATER COOLER CONVERSATIONS.......
Psychologist Cliff Arnall of Cardiff University in Wales has worked out a mathematical formula which he says proves that June 20th is the ‘Happiest Day of the Year’. Why? A combination of lighter evenings, balmier temperatures, being outdoors, the prospect of a vacation, social interaction, and memories of childhood summers.
Good news: If your kid doodles at school, he may not be tuning out this teacher. In fact, sketching while listening can help him remember 29% more of what's said, reports new British research. "A simple task, like drawing, prevents the mind from daydreaming," says Jackie Andrade, Ph.D., a psychology professor at the University of Plymouth and the study's author. (Family Circle)
People with low thyroid function may lose hair, gain weight, and feel sluggish. But now researchers at NYC’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine think it may also be a sign of longevity. A study found that people with low thyroid activity are more likely to live to be 100 or more. The thyroid, located in the neck, is a kind of master gland, secreting hormones that affect metabolism.
The “Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival”, the 6th annual festival is being held in Avon OH, home to the manufacturer of Duck Brand Duct Tape. Weekend festivities are highlighted by a ‘Duct Tape Fashion Show’.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
I was driving towards Boulevard Lake the other day when something came flying out of the SUV ahead of me. It was one of those cheese and cracker packages, empty. I don't understand why people have to throw garbage out thier windows.
There are many places that have garbage cans so you can empty your trash pretty much wherever you go..the gas station, Boulevard Lake itself has many garbage bins for your litter...so why would anyone choose to just toss their trash out the window? Someone else is obviously going to have to pick it up. Yeesh.
WATER COOLER CONVERSATIONS
Thursday night the NHL Awards will be handed out in Las Vegas...will there a Staal added to any of the awards? We'll see.....
Are you brushing and flossing? Poor dental hygiene increases the risk of both heart attack and stroke, according to researchers from the University of Bristol in Great Britain. While smoking, obesity and high cholesterol are still the leading causes of a heart attack, neglected gums can now be added to that list.
Ladies, if you want him to notice you, wear red. The color red makes men feel more amorous toward women, according to a study by two University of Rochester psychologists.
Spinal Tap – yesterday the spoof rockers celebrated their 25th anniversary with the release of a new album, “Back From The Dead”, their first new material in almost 2 decades. The release includes an hour-long DVD.
There are many places that have garbage cans so you can empty your trash pretty much wherever you go..the gas station, Boulevard Lake itself has many garbage bins for your litter...so why would anyone choose to just toss their trash out the window? Someone else is obviously going to have to pick it up. Yeesh.
WATER COOLER CONVERSATIONS
Thursday night the NHL Awards will be handed out in Las Vegas...will there a Staal added to any of the awards? We'll see.....
Are you brushing and flossing? Poor dental hygiene increases the risk of both heart attack and stroke, according to researchers from the University of Bristol in Great Britain. While smoking, obesity and high cholesterol are still the leading causes of a heart attack, neglected gums can now be added to that list.
Ladies, if you want him to notice you, wear red. The color red makes men feel more amorous toward women, according to a study by two University of Rochester psychologists.
Spinal Tap – yesterday the spoof rockers celebrated their 25th anniversary with the release of a new album, “Back From The Dead”, their first new material in almost 2 decades. The release includes an hour-long DVD.
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