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Archive for February, 2009

Posted on February 16, 2009

Dear God When Do They Say Ribs?

Dear God When Do They Say Ribs?

Dear God, when do they say ribs? Never…they never say ribs. Ah, how I love SCRUBS. Here’s today’s fun, random Monday question…If you were strapped to a chair, what would be the worst form of torture to listen to?

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Posted on February 13, 2009

$5 Gift Idea For Valentines Day

$5 Gift Idea For Valentines Day

Valentines day is tomorrow and across the country millions of guys will be rushing to pick up roses, chocolate, jewelery and other gifts for their sweetie. Here are some facts and figures to consider before you do your shopping: This year Americans will spend $540 million dollars on Valentine Cards, $6.3 billion will be spent on flowers, $1.1 billion will be spent on chocolate…

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Posted on February 12, 2009

Bittersweet Valentines

Bittersweet Valentines

Will you be lamenting over past romances this Valentines Day? Haven’t figured out a way to get back at that kid from high school who broke your heart into a million pieces? Well, now there is. Pick up a tin of BitterSweet Valentines candy and drop it in the mail. Like the ubiquitous candy conversation hearts, BitterSweets are made of flavored, chalky-tasting sugar and sport a message on their face. But unlike other candy hearts…

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Posted on February 11, 2009

Birthday Wishes For My Babe

Birthday Wishes For My Babe

Today marks a momentous day in history. It took God thousands of years but he finally got it right (hey, give him a break, he’s got a lot going). February 11 is the day my angel entered this world. Today is my beautiful wife’s birthday. I thank God every day that I was lucky enough to find someone as special and amazing as her…

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Posted on February 10, 2009

The New Porn Addicts

The New Porn Addicts

A blogger friend of mine is working on a new book that addresses the relatively un-talked about subject of women addicted to pornography. According to some surveysas many as 17% of women struggle with porn addiction. So if this is such a big problem with women, why aren’t more people talking about it?

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Posted on February 9, 2009

‘Support’ The Arts With These Bras

‘Support’ The Arts With These Bras

You know me. I don’t shy away from a good post no matter the subject, and today is no exception. Throw out those dull, boring bras. Move over Victoria’s Secrets. Members of Quilters of South Carolina created one-of-a-kind bras for Breast Cancer Awareness. The exhibit consists of forty-nine original works of art which are unique, entertaining, humorous…

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Posted on February 7, 2009

Weekend Design Watch

Weekend Design Watch

So much has already been done when it comes to music videos. That’s why I always get a kick out of seeing something new and different. Check out this creative video from Fujiya & Miyagi Ankle Injuries album.

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Posted on February 6, 2009

President Obama On Religious Transformation

President Obama On Religious Transformation

President Barack Obama spoke at yesterday’s National Prayer breakfast about when he received his calling. Regardless of your opinions of him or his decisions I think you’ll find this interesting. “I was not raised in a particularly religious household. I had a father who was born a Muslim but became an atheist, grandparents who were non-practicing Methodists and Baptists, and a mother who was skeptical of organized religion…”

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Posted on February 5, 2009

How Socially Connected Are You Online?

How Socially Connected Are You Online?

Today’s social media landscape is growing at an amazing rate. I just found this mapped breakdown of today’s popular social media arranged by category. Kinda crazy considering many of them didn’t even exist a few years ago. How many of these social media sites on this map are you conversant in?

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Posted on February 4, 2009

Happy Birthday Chloe

Happy Birthday Chloe

Today is my little Chloe’s birthday. I say little, but she’s not so little any more. She’s 8 years old today and is starting to come into her own more and more each day. She’s has her own musical tastes (right now her iTunes is loaded with Andrew Peterson, Superchick, Steve Fee and Bon Jovi), her favorite restaurants (Panera, Cracker Barrel and Rock Bottom) and places to shop…

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