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New Scientist has identified six specific things you can do to make a stranger notice you and even fall in love with you:

1. Let your body speak for you -- Learn to use nonverbal body language to signal "I like you." Do this by adopting an open posture (that is, don't fold your arms) and mirroring the other person's posture to signal affinity. Most of us don't even realize we're being mirrored, but when it happens, we think more kindly of that person. Hey guys, while you're at it, adopt postures that enhance your masculinity. Here's a classic: Put your hands in your pockets with your elbows jutting out to enlarge the size of your chest.
2. Experience fear together -- When you meet a stranger in a dramatic setting in which you're both aroused with a bit of fear, it can really kick-start a love affair. Like where? Take a roller coaster ride together or go to a movie theater and watch a suspense-filled thriller. Science has proven there is a strong connection between anxiety, arousal and attraction. There's just one warning: While someone who is attractive becomes even more so in a setting that sparks an adrenaline rush, those who are unattractive appear even less appealing.
3. Share a joke -- Love and laughter go together. Sharing an experience that makes you both laugh creates feelings of closeness between strangers.
4. Get the soundtrack right -- If you want to turn a woman's thoughts to love and sex, turn on the soft rock music. A study from North Adams State College in Massachusetts showed that women find men more attractive when they listen to soft rock, compared with listening to avant-garde jazz or no music.
5. Love potion No. 9 -- Sorry, there isn't a magic potion you or your pretty stranger can take to make love bloom. But you may be surprised to learn that exercise--yeah, a hot, sweaty, out-of-breath workout--increases the levels of dopamine, which can simulate the euphoria of falling in love. (Pssst: Chocolate can do the same thing since it contains the love potion ingredient, a neurotransmitter called phenylethylamine or PEA.)
6. Gaze into her eyes -- Eye contact really is so emotional and powerful that feelings of closeness and attraction skyrocket when we hold the gaze of another person. Why? It's all in your head--literally, your brain. Staring into someone's eyes lights up the brain regions that are associated with rewards. (Just be careful you don't look like a stalker when you try this out on a stranger!)

How manly are you? Take the man quiz..... for some reason I am willing to bet there are women who will score higher than me... I got a 20.... but I am not telling you which ones! Enjoy! DJ

THE MAN QUIZ
Give yourself a point for every yes.

• Got a tattoo
• Brewed your own beer
• Driven a car worth more than 100,000 dollars
• Owned a dog
• Quit a job because you were pissed at (or hated) the boss
• Told your dad face-to-face that you love him
• Worked overseas
• Placed a bet over 200 dollars
• Demanded a pay raise
• Saved a life
• Grown a beard and had it for more than two years
• Taken a ride on a wave that was bigger than you
• Had sex in a public place
• Run a marathon
• Learned to play a musical instrument
• Written a book
• Gained revenge on someone
• Been a best man
• Caught a big fish
• Flown a plane
• Rode a horse
• Had a go at diving
• Became a vegetarian for at least 6 months
• Gone broke trying to buy love
• Bought a dud car
• Slept with an EX-girlfriend
• Become a dad
• Sat on a jury
• Swam with dolphins
• Woken up with a stranger
• Given blood
• Gone to an all black march
• Acquired a scar
• Climbed a mountain
• Performed an anonymous act of generosity
• Skydived
• Tied a bow tie by yourself
• Won a trophy
• Rode a motorcycle twice the speed limit

Your score:

• If you said "yes" 10 or less times -- you need to get out more.
• If you said "yes" between 11 and 20 times -- you're cool. You've suffered pain, embarrassment and success.
• If you said "yes" between 21 and 30 times -- you are a better man than most. Good luck with the rest of the list.
• If you said "yes" between 31 and 40 times, you rule! You are the man!

I'm not sure if this is from the makers of the "Duct Tape Wallet" or not... nor can I ever imagine where this idea came from... but they might be on to something.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you........
The Bacon Mug

I have to admit... at some point... I am going to try to make one of these... or maybe I'll make a full set. I shall keep you posted - DJ

After I posted this... I decided to search the internet for "Things Made With Bacon" to see what else is out there... oh myyyyyyy!
I present to you....
The Bacon Bra

The Bacon Dress

The Bacon Machine Gun (I admit... I want this)

The Bacon Lampshade

Bacon Lip Balm

Bacon Stick Man

....and last but certainly NOT least....
The Bacon Martini

On the way today around 5:41pm, your chance to score tickets to see A.F.I. on Saturday, plus we'll qualify you to win a new iPod Nano, you'll shoot video of you interviewing the band, and the first 2 songs of their set!

HOLIDAY SHOPPING FOR THE HYPOCHONDRIAC IN YOUR LIFE
Just in time for the holidays!
Disease conscious designers in Japan have come up with the must have outfit for fall a business suit that protects you against swine flu. Haruyama Trading has coated the traditional wool suit with titanium dioxide, which breaks down the H1N1 virus on contact under ultraviolet light like sunshine.
Check it out here.

TOP 10 THINGS THE INTERNET KILLED

London's Telegraph newspaper examined how the Internet has changed the way we work, play and even think. "Tasks that once took days can be completed in seconds, while traditions and skills that emerged over centuries have been made all but redundant," writes reporter Matthew Moore. So while the Internet has offered us much and greatly enriched our lives, it has also taken away things--things that used to be precious or at least an ingrained part of our daily lives.

1. The art of polite disagreement -- The tone of debate has greatly sharpened and thanks to the anonymity, people can post cruel messages they never would dare say aloud to someone's face.
2. Telephone directories -- It's easier and faster to look up a phone number or address online than it is to dust off the White Pages.
3. Music stores -- No one wants to pay for music anymore since they can get it for free on the Internet.
4. Letter writing and pen pals -- A handwritten letter--ink on paper with a postage stamp--is fast becoming a relic since e-mail is faster, easier and cheaper. The death of the handwritten letter has also taken with it the valediction, "Sincerely yours." Now we have "Best" and "Cheers." Or nothing at all.
5. Memory -- Can't remember the name of that actress who popped up in a new TV show? In just seconds, Google or Wikipedia will answer any question you think up, no matter how obscure. There is no need to remember facts when we can find them so quickly and easily.
6. Doing nothing -- When you have nothing to do, chances are you get online. Back in the day, you would have picked up a book, taken a walk in the park, played with your kids, hit the couch for a nap or just stared out your window watching the sun set. Now you check your e-mail and the status messages of your Facebook friends.
7. Photo albums and slide shows -- Printed photos are so old-fashioned. Now you post your digital photos online to share with friends and family. (Hint, Grandma still likes to get the printed photos. Be nice and print a few for her.)
8. Respect for doctors -- Thanks to all the health and medical information available online, we all think we know as much as the people who actually went to medical school.
9. Privacy -- It's not the government that takes away your privacy! You do that yourself when you post every little detail about your life on Facebook, Twitter and MySpace.
10. Newspapers -- It's hard to sustain a business model where the news is always a day old and subscribers have to pay for it. Instead, you can get your news right now and free on the Web.

WORST PREDICTIONS OF THE LAST DECADE

According to Newsweek and Facebook, here are some of the worst predictions of the last decade.

• The iPod will flop
• A Particle Accelerator could end the world
• Patriots will win Super Bowl XLII
• Gates Doubts Google's potential
• Tommy Franks on Saddam's WMDs
• Hillary will beat Obama
• Mad Money's Jim Cramer: Don't Worry About Bear Stearns
• Cheney's overconfidence on Iraq

Got a few extra copies of Them Crooked Vultures! I shall hand them out today.
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I found this story...
Women who don't like driving alone at night can purchase a blow-up man to place in the passenger seat. It's called the "Buddy-On-Demand."

I decided I had to see just what one of these "Buddy-On-Demand" things looked like. After searching around for a picture... I noticed 2 things.

1. This looks nothing like a real person
and....
2. It looks EXACTLY like "Otto Pilot" the inflatible auto pilot from the Airplane movie.
Meet "Buddy-On-Demand"

and meet Otto

... good luck ladies....

Cell phones while driving equal bad things.... really bad things if you're stupid rich!

$2 million Bugatti crashes into lagoon

Photo & story by Chris Paschenko
The Daily News

Published November 12, 2009

LA MARQUE ? The owner of one of the world?s fastest production automobiles accidentally drove his fine-tuned, French-built car into a saltwater lagoon Wednesday.
The man, who police said was from Lufkin, was uninjured after escaping the partially submerged Bugatti Veyron as it came to rest in about 2 feet of saltwater.
The two-seater, with 16 cylinders and four turbo chargers, can reach speeds of more than 250 mph. New models sell for about $2 million.
The man, who refused to give his name, was looking at real estate in Galveston.
About 3 p.m. a low-flying pelican distracted him as he traveled north on Interstate 45 just south of the hurricane levee near Omega Bay.
The man jerked the wheel, dropped his cell phone, and the car?s front tire left the frontage road and entered a muddy patch, which foiled his attempt to maneuver away from the lagoon.
The Veyron?s powerful engine gurgled like an outboard motor for about 15 minutes before it died.
Police and firefighters blocked the frontage road until MCH Towing employee Gilbert Harrison carefully winched the car away from riprap and onto the soft, muddy bank.
It?s the rarest car in the world, not something you can just replace, the man said.
An Associated Press story in October mentioned a 2006 model Veyron for sale in Jonesboro, Ark., with an asking price of $1.25 million.
One of the prospective buyers was from Texas.
That Bugatti Veyron was one of only 200 made and one of only about 15 in the United States, the AP reported.

Mel Leiding, an attorney from Anaheim, CA, and author of "How to Fight Your Traffic Ticket and Win," says he would rather be mugged than get a traffic ticket. Why? Getting mugged is faster, cheaper and has no long-term repercussions, such as increased insurance premiums, loss of a license or being forced to attend traffic school. Here are the only two legitimate ways you might be able to wiggle out of it:

Ask for a warning. When you're pulled over by a police officer for speeding, remain in your car. Never get out. When the officer comes to your car window, look contrite. Be very polite. Do apologize* profusely. And ask very nicely for a warning instead of a ticket.

Never answer such questions as: "Do you know why I stopped you?" or "Do you know how fast you were going?" Say "I'm not sure," instead of saying something that admits your guilt.

No matter what the facts are, plead "not guilty" and ask for a court date. Never pay the ticket by mail since that is the same as admitting guilt. Even if you think the evidence is solidly against you * after all, there is that radar gun the cop was using * don't give up. There are many ways the police can make mistakes that will result in your ticket being dismissed.

How to avoid getting a speeding ticket in the first place:

1. Know the speed limit. While you want to keep up with traffic around you, try to not exceed the speed limit by more than nine mph.
2. Don't drive in the left lane. Use it only for passing. More tickets are given to drivers who are in the left lane than other lanes.
3. Realize that police officers with radar guns position themselves so you can't see them until it's too late, such as in parking lots or around a bend in the road.
4. If you see a police officer giving someone else a ticket or driving on the opposite side of the highway, don't assume you're safe. The police could still be tracking you.
5. Don't call attention to yourself. Keep the bumper stickers and vehicle modifications to a minimum. Make sure your car isn't loud.

I love rollin' in with this much stuff to give away! We tossed it all out last night at Blockbuster in Katy!

A Men's Health poll asked, "What commuter driving habits annoy you most?"

• 24% said driving too slowly
• 19% said chatting on the phone
• 15% said tailgating
• 13% said not letting me merge
• 12% said swerving between lanes
• 8% said texting
• 3% said applying makeup
• 2% said driving too fast
• 2% said reading
• 2% said driving outside the lanes

I laughed when I read this.... I hit every single one on the way in today....- DJ

Talk about sharing! I ran across an article that was about the new "TwoDaLoo". It's world's first simultaneous-flush two-seater toilet, and it's perfect for couples who don't hide anything from each other.