Hmmm.... WONDER WHY?.................

- Why does your gynecologist leave the room when you get undressed?

- Why can't women put on mascara with their mouth closed?

- Why is it called Alcoholics Anonymous when the first thing you do
is stand up and say, 'My name is Peter and I am an alcoholic'?

- Why are they called stairs inside but steps outside?

- Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer?

- Why does mineral water that 'has trickled through mountains for
centuries have a 'use by' date?

- Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a
horrible crisp no one would eat?

- Is French kissing in France just called kissing?

- Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, 'I think I'll
squeeze these dangly things here and drink whatever comes out'?

- What do people in China call their good quality plates?

- Why do people point to their wrist when asking for the time, but
don't point to their crotch when they ask where the bathroom is?

- Why is a person that handles your money called a 'Broker'?

- If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests?

- Why is it that when someone tells you that there are over a
billion stars in the universe, you believe them, but if they tell
you there is wet paint somewhere, you have to touch it to make sure.

POOR RHIANNA! HER PICTURE WAS RELEASED THIS MORNING ON TMZ

Go to www.tmz.com Wow! I had heard right after this happened to Rhianna, that
her face was horrific looking and IT IS INDEED! Someone had said she looked like she
had horns! I agree. There is now an internal investigation at LAPD as to how this
photograph got released.

10 STRANGE PREGNANCY CRAVINGS

The results of a survey conducted by Gurgle.com reveal 10 of the most common strange pregnancy cravings.

1. Ice
2. Coal
3. Toothpaste
4. Sponges
5. Mud
6. Chalk
7. Laundry Soap
8. Matches
9. Starch
10. Rubber

Other strange cravings that didn’t quite break the top ten include bricks, newspapers and raw sausages.

Here’s a bonus list for you today: celebrity cravings.

1. Britney Spears – reportedly craved dirt.
2. Victoria Beckham – smoked salmon.
3. Tina Fey – Entemann’s mini chocolate donuts.
4. Minnie Driver – olives.
5. Jennifer Lopez – salsa, M&Ms and orange soda.
6. Angelina Jolie – Reese’s Pieces.
7. Madonna – poached eggs.
8. Rebecca Romijn – lemonade and soy cream cheese.
9. Gwen Stefani – Tabasco and used it on everything.
10. Katie Holmes – cupcakes.

THE 3RD MOST COMMON PHOBIA IS THE FEAR OF FLYING

I am often fearful of flying. Someone told me about this web site not too long ago and supposedly it can really overcome your fear! Check it out! It's absolutely free!

http://www.fearofflyinghelp.com/

HOW A CAR CRASH ENDED A WOMAN'S FINGERNAIL RECORD

The Guinness World Record for longest fingernails was broken. Sort of.

Lee Redmond's fingernails had been growing since 1979 but they were broken off this week in a four-car pileup in Holladay, Utah.

According to Guinnessworldrecords.com, in 2008, the nails were measured at 28 feet 4.5 inches, with a thumbnail reaching 35 inches.

Redmond was a passenger in one of the cars in crash. She and at least two other people were taken to a hospital with minor injuries after she was ejected from the car.

OCTUPLET MOM HAS A WEB SITE

A Web site, thenadyasulemanfamily.com, has been created by a public relations firm. The ‘octuplets mom' hired the firm after her controversial birth.

A spokeswoman for the firm said, "We put the site together because of the massive public interest in Nadya and her family. We wanted to give people the ability to make donations and send comments to the family."

Donations have already poured in, including books, clothing, cribs, bedding and diapers. The spokeswoman for the public relations firm said, "Everyone wants to donate." No word on how much money they've raised so far.

THE BUCKLETTE IS THE BEST THING EVER!!!!!!

I stumbled across this awesome new product on the web. If you have ever played a game of "pocket Tetris" trying to get all your essentials to fit, or lost a purse during a night out you have to try this. It is called the Bucklette!

Here is the Bucklette's story...

The Bucklette was created and designed by Sandy Alexander, founder of Dessa Lea Productions.
While single and living in Center City Philadelphia, Alexander was always on the go. Frequently running from work to a night out, she learned a quick change of clothes and "just the essentials" were necessary — lipstick, money, ID and house key.

Alexander carried a "wristlet" or an "under-the-shoulder" bag, but it typically ended up sitting on a table, hanging off a chair or on the floor.

While at a restaurant one evening, a friend’s purse was stolen, inspiring Alexander to create an accessory that would free women from the worry and inconvenience of carrying "the bag."

And the Bucklette was born!

CLICK HERE to get your very own Bucklette!

What kind of nose should I get?

I have an extremely deviated septum and Dr. Driscoll is going to be correcting that for me as well as give me a little nose job in the process.

Here is an awesome website that will let you change your looks. Here is my picture. Have at it. Send it to me when your done at bridget@mix947.com

This is for forever! I have some anxiety about it but I've always wanted to get this done and NOW is my chance! I am just so undecided. Will you help pleeeeease? If they aren't ridiculous, then I will post them here on my blog! Thanks!

http://www.liftmagic.com/






Angelina Jolie's nose below! Jessica Simpson's nose below! OUCH TO BOTH!!

BUSINESS KEEPS GROCERIES GREEN WITH THE GRO-PAK!

Not only has the grocery bag gone green, it’s gotten more stylish. Three Austin women came up with an idea to take the reusable grocery bag to new heights.

The bag system rolls into one.
It’s a five-piece green system for getting your groceries home created by three Austin women.

The name of the company is Blue Avocado. The product is called the gro-pak.

The bag has a place for all of your grocery bag needs, with the intent to keep you organized.

When not in use, the big bag rolls up nicely. It’s perfect for folks who have all different reusable bags strewn around their cars.

The creators said the goal was to make a bag that is compact and fits all in one place.

“That really was the point of this -- to add a little organization so you don’t have 15 bags across the back of your car,” Melissa Nathan of Blue Avocado said. “Things fold up, there’s a place for everything. It’s a little bit stylish so you feel good walking out of the grocery store.”

The bag system includes a mesh veggie bag which can hold plenty of vegetables.

“You can just take your vegetables wash them under the sink and stick them right into the refrigerator,” Nathan said.

The pak includes the “Chill,” a messenger-style insulated bag that keeps items hot or cold for three hours.

Nathan said she can fit three gallons of milk and at least one tub of ice cream in her Chill.

The gro-pak came to fruition after the women surveyed about 300 people online.


The gro-pak creators Paige Davis and Melissa Nathan are sisters. Nathan and Amy George attended the University of Texas McCombs School of Business together.
“We knew a few things,” Paige Davis of Blue Avocado said. “It had to be functional – that’s the collapsibility of it. It had to have a fashion component – people wanted to feel good. And, of course, the green for us – and that’s where our carbon label and our partnership with Kiva.org really impacted that.”

Kiva.org is a micro-lending concept that gives loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries.

“To date, we’ve provided loans for over 20 women, micro-entrepreneurs,” Davis said.

But, that’s not where the gro-pak’s good stops.

“All of our products are made out of post-consumer material,” Amy George of Blue Avocado said. “The bags themselves – each of them has a label that shows you how many plastic bags you’re avoiding. We help the average shopper reduce by about 1,000 plastic bags per year.”

Just last year, Blue Avocado helped avoid the use of 3.5 million plastic bags.

Bags in more male-friendly neutral colors like gray and black are coming soon from Blue Avocado.

You can get the gro-pak at Whole Foods and Breed and Company locally or online.

Right now, Blue Avocado is offering a Valentine’s Day special on their Web site.

www.blueavocado.com

By: Rachel Elsberry News8Austin.com

JENNIFER HUDSON WAS FANTASTIC!!!

I heard people saying that she was lip synching and I could care less! She
sang it somewhere and it sounded so great! You know, all the players and pretty
much EVERYBODY watching the game last night was thinking about the horrible tragedy in her family. She is beautiful and my heart really goes out to her.


There was a VERY CLEVER newspaper headline today that said, "LORD OF THE RINGS!"
GO STEELERS! 6x Super Bowl Champions! Unbelievable. That was such a great game
and watching that guy run 100 yards was incredible. I'm living at an RV Park until I close on my new home, so the park was having a Super Bowl watching party. Lawn chairs, chili dogs, cupcakes, and 2 t.v.'s outside. It was a lot of fun!

The Cardinals played a great game! Bruce Springsteen looks great and has still got it! The half time show was good! I only wish he would have sang Born In The U.S.A.

IF YOU LIKE A BARGAIN, YOU MUST READ THIS!

Find out what to buy when

Each month AOL does their "Best Things To Buy" series. If you plan accordingly you will be sure to get the best bargains every month of the year. Shop now!

Love abounds in February, but before you get caught up in romance, make sure that you check out small consumer electronics, like mp3 players, as well as treadmills and indoor furniture for the best deals. While these may not be the sexiest items on your wish list, if you buy them now you could save hundreds of dollars. Buy now: MP3 Players Treadmills Indoor Furniture More ways to save: Coupons Deals & Steals

St. Patrick's Day is not the only reason to see green in March. If you shop smartl for items that are "best to buy" in March, your wallet will be seeing more green. March is the ideal time to buy computers, humidifiers and winter coats. If you don't already have these items from last winter, now is the time to buy. Buy now: Desktop Computers Humidifiers Winter CoatsMore ways to save: Coupons Deals & Steals

We all know the saying that April showers bring May flowers, but showers should not be the only thing you see coming down in April. The prices on spring clothing and digital cameras will be at their lowest. Buy now: Spring Clothing Digital CamerasMore ways to save: Coupons Deals & Steals

Of course in May, Mothers should be front and center but in addition to buying a great gift for Mom, May is the ideal time to buy cordless phones and athletic apparel. If you don't think that any of these items will suit Mom's fancy, be sure to stock up for yourself and send flowers to Mom. Buy now: Cordless Phones Athletic ApparelMore ways to save: Coupons Deals & Steals

Fathers should take center stage in June, but did you know that this month is the prime time to invest in computers, summer sports gear and swimwear? Perhaps Dad would love a new desktop for his home office or an updated raft for lazy days by the pool. Buy now: Computers Summer Sports Gear SwimwearMore ways to save: Coupons Deals & Steals

Fireworks are not the only thing that can be big in July. If you are looking for big savings for your wallet and were not able to buy a computer in June, you will start to see even bigger deals before the "back to school" rush. Also July is the perfect month to buy both indoor and outdoor furniture. Buy now: Computers Indoor Furniture Outdoor FurnitureMore ways to save: Coupons Deals & Steals

With so many people thinking about getting the kids ready to go back to school, deals on air conditioners, lawn mowers and camping equipment, often go unnoticed. This August be sure to check out the deals on these items; these summer deals will be too hot to pass up. Buy now: Air Conditioners Lawn Mowers Camping EquipmentMore ways to save: Coupons Deals & Steals

Just because it is the start of the fall doesn't mean that your grilling season has to be over. September is the best time to get gas grills on sale that are left over from the peak of summer. September is also the optimal time to get landscaping equpiment and to get bikes for the whole family. Buy now: Gas Grills Landscaping Equipment BikesMore ways to save: Coupons Deals & Steals

October is known for having frighteningly good sales on digital cameras and winter coats. This is the perfect time to buy a digital camera before the Holiday season and you can put it to great use taking pictures of the adorable trick or treaters in the neighborhood. Check out sales on winter coats before the chill really starts to hit the air. Buy now: Digital Cameras Winter CoatsMore ways to save: Coupons Deals & Steals

In addition to buying a turkey, make sure that you pick up a leaf blower and some toys. The leaves may be well and gone but you can get a good deal on a leaf blower for next fall. Toys will be in high demand the closer we inch toward Christmas, so help Santa out and start stocking up on popular toys early so you can have the best pick. Buy now: Leaf Blower ToysMore ways to save: Coupons Deals & Steals

'Tis the season to shop and save. While gifts will probably be the best thing for you to buy in December, if you are savvy, you can also take advantage of deep discounts on televisions, bikes, grills and computers. Hopefully one of these items will be on your family's wish list so you can gift knowing you will be saving some green. Buy now: TVs Bikes Grills ComputersMore ways to save: Coupons Deals & Steals

Brand new year, brand new things to buy. While many will be recovering from the Holidays and have had their fill of shopping, January is the perfect time to find amazing deals on bedding, cookware and toys. Shop early so you can get the best selection.Buy now: Bedding Cookware ToysMore ways to save: Coupons Deals & Steals

BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN AT BASS CONCERT HALL!

Celebrate the glorious world of chick-flicks by singing loud and proud during Legally Blonde The Musical when the show makes its way to Bass Concert Hall, February 3rd – 8th. Hang with the ultimate gal pal and relive her journey from ditsy blonde sorority girl turned ditsy blonde Harvard Law student. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll renew your relationship with the color pink.

During the month of February, The Spa at Four Seasons is offering a Legally Blonde and Beautiful package to pamper all of you Elle-lovers. The package includes an essential manicure or pedicure, a glass of pink champagne or sparkling apple cider (for those not yet legal) and a complimentary bottle of Creative Nail Designs nail polish to take home. Manicures are priced at $45 and pedicures $55. Appointments are strongly recommended. Call to book your appointment at 512.685.8160.

BORROW! DON'T BUY!

Your neighbors have got something you want, and you’ve got something they need. Stop peering out your blinds waiting for the garage next-door to open, and join the online revolution with Loanables.

This modern day bartering system allows you to save a dime by borrowing, and make a dime by sharing. From tablesaws and weed-wackers to camping lanterns and bike racks, just post it online and let the community work for you.
Best pick-up line ever: Won’t you be my neighbor?

http://www.loanables.com/

SHOULD YOUR WIFE HAVE GUY FRIENDS?

In a recent poll, 83 percent of the people think that cross-gender friendships can and do exist.
A study found that they often start early, with 65 percent of boys and 60 percent of girls saying they have three or more close opposite-sex friends by 10th grade.

So what happens when you get married and you keep those friends? Jealousy can and almost always will come up. Here are some things to think about when balancing friends and lovers:

1. Don't make ultimatums. Trying to control another person's behavior never works. Try to understand the friendship, and what it's all about."

2. Be honest. Never lie about the time you spend with your friend. If you don't feel comfortable telling your spouse you're going to hang out, then maybe they have a reason to worry.

3. Socialize as a group. Spend time with both your significant other and your friend. And acknowledge your love for your spouse in front of your friend.

4. Set boundaries. If you feel the friend is crossing a line, say something. Open communication with your significant other is crucial.

5. If you feel threatened, be honest about it. Talk to both your significant other and their friend face-to-face. Tell them you feel left out. Don't be accusatory or yell, just be open and honest.

6. Think positive. As long as everybody's on the same page, opposite-sex friends can be fantastic for a couple. If you make your relationship too exclusive, it can become claustrophobic. Plenty of husbands would love another man to take his wife shopping or to the movies. It's less pressure on him!

MADONNA UNTOUCHED--OUCH!

Previously unseen promo shots for Madonna's album 'Hard Candy' don't exactly show the 'Material Girl' in a good light.
The leaked photos just recently appeared on the Internet, although the album was released in April.

CLICK HERE to see all untouched photos.

FREE MAKE-UP!!!!!!!!!!!

Beginning Tuesday, consumers who participated in a recent class-action cosmetics settlement can pick up free makeup from certain department stores.
Consumers can show up at the stores involved in the lawsuit and receive one product valued at about $20. Consumers must sign a legal document saying they bought makeup from the store between May 29, 1994, and July 16, 2003. No sales receipt is necessary.The lawsuit claimed manufacturers and retailers set prices too high and conspired to never offer discounts. Defendants did not admit wrongdoing but agreed to hand out free cosmetics. CLICK HERE for more details on the settlement. More...

I'M PUTTING MY BEST FACE FOWARD THANKS TO BELEZA MED SPA!

BEFORE DOT THERAPY! SEE THE BROWN SPOTS ON MY FACE? COULDN'T GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT FOUNDATION.

WWW.BELEZAMEDICALSPA.COM

WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE PROCEDURE BEING DONE! THE TREATMENT IS VERY FAST! THE RECOVERY AND HEALING TIME IS FAST TOO! THE RESULTS ARE LONG LASTING!

THE CAMERA ADDS 10 POUNDS! WHY???

BAD LIGHTING - So, get your picture taken on a cloudy, overcast day - the light filtering through the clouds is less harsh and since it doesn’t cast harsh shadows, you’ll look smaller!

THE LENS - Most point and shoot cameras have wide angle lenses, use the telephoto lens. It not only makes things look closer, it shrinks distances from your nose to your ear and from your tummy to your back and that makes you look smaller.

THE WAY WE STAND - Put one foot in front of the other to make you not look as wide. Get rid of the double chin! First, lift your neck, tilt your head down and then make sure the camera is above eye level.

Finally...... Relax! Take a deep breath and exhale, lower your arms and shoulders and smile. No matter how you think you look in photos, get in the shot with everybody else! You are making memories and they won’t look at the picture to check out if you look heavier, they’re looking at the photo to remember you look happy to be with them! SMILE!

DR. PERRICONE'S 10 SUPERFOODS

Of course, there are more than just 10 "superfoods." In fact, just about every brightly colored fruit and vegetable fits the category of a superfood, as do nuts, beans, seeds and aromatic and brightly colored herbs and spices. The beneficial properties of each one of these superfoods could fill an entire book.

The 10 featured here were chosen because of their direct link to the Brain-Beauty Connection. These foods (listed here in alphabetical order) are rich in either the Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), antioxidants or fiber, and as in the case of açaí—all three!In addition, we have included foods that have been proven to lower or help regulate blood sugar levels—an extremely important factor for all of those concerned with slowing the aging process and preventing diabetes, obesity, wrinkles and a host of degenerative diseases.

Açaí
The Allium Family
Barley
Beans and Lentils
Buckwheat
Green Foods
Hot Peppers
Nuts and Seeds
Sprouts
Yogurt and Kefir

Health Benefits:

Although many of these foods have reported medical benefits, remember at all times that if you have any type of health problem or physical symptom, do not self-diagnose or self-medicate—even if with a food or herb. Trust your medical professional first and foremost in this department. However, the 10 foods included here do have incredible health benefits. Listed below are just some of the reasons to include these foods in your diet—every day:

Prevent or reduce inflammation
Help regulate metabolism and burn body fat
Lower total cholesterol
Lower blood pressure
Help protect against heart disease
Help protect against cancer
Help protect organs from toxins
Promote digestive health

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES FOR WOMEN

1. Silence, the Final Frontier: Where No Woman Has Gone Before.

2. The Undiscovered Side of Banking: Making Deposits.

3. Combating the Imelda Marcos Syndrome: You Do Not Need New ShoesEveryday.

4. Parties: Going Without New Outfits.

5. Man Management: Discover How Minor Household Chores Can Wait Until After the Game.

6. Bathroom Etiquette I: Men Need Space in the Bathroom Cabinet Too.

7. Bathroom Etiquette II: His Razor Is His.

8. Valuation: Just Because It's Not Important to You .

9. Communication Skills I: Tears -- The Last Resort, Not the First.

10. Communication Skills II: Thinking Before Speaking.

11. Communication Skills III: Getting What You Want, Without Nagging.

12. Driving a Car Safely: A Skill You CAN Acquire.

13. Party Etiquette: Drinking Your Fair Share.

14. Telephone Skills: How to Hang Up.

15. Introduction to Parking.16. Advanced Parking: Reversing Into A Space.

17. Overcoming Anal Retentive Behaviour: Leaving the Towels on the Floor.

18. Water retention: Fact or Fat.

19. Cooking I: Bringing Back Bacon, Eggs and Butter.

20. Cooking II: Bran and Tofu are Not For Human Consumption.

21. Cooking III: How Not to Inflict Your Diets on Other People.

22. Compliments: Accepting Them Gracefully.

23. PMS: Your Problem . . . Not His.

24. Dancing: Why Men Don't Like To.

25. Sex -- It's For Married Couples Too.

26. Classic Clothing: Wearing Outfits You Already Have.

27. Household Dust: A Harmless Natural Occurrence Only Women Notice.

28. Integrating Your Laundry: Washing It All Together.

29. Ballet: For Women Only.

30. Oil and Gas: Your Car Needs Both.

31. Learning to Go in Public Restrooms.

32. Appreciating the Humour of the Three Stooges.

33. "Do These Jeans Make My Butt Look Big?" -- Why Men Lie.

34. TV Remotes: For Men Only.

35. Sexy Lingerie For Any Occasion.