As the seasons change and autumn is upon us, thoughts turn from fun-filled days at the beach to long mornings slogging through the rush-hour commute in inclement weather. If you live anywhere where the weather gets rough, an all-wheel drive vehicle can work wonders for your daily drive. But what if you want the safety of all-wheel drive without having to drive an SUV?
As recently as a few years ago the market for all-wheel drive passenger cars was fairly small. If you wanted one, your choices were limited to a few manufactures, and the models like Acura Fan Clutch were usually priced at a premium. That changed with the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki SX4. The SX4 was a neat little five-door crossover that offered style, all-wheel drive, and a low sticker price of $14,999. Suzuki is launching an SX4 sedan for 2008 that offers the same amenities and underpinnings as the crossover, but in a four-door package at a base price of $14,770. For a few dollars more at $16,270, a touring package adds upgraded amenities, and, more importantly, an electronic stability program and a traction control system to keep the wheels on the road in tough driving conditions.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
10 Sure-fire Ways to Get a Second Date
So you went out with somebody and thought they were absolutely amazing. She was the hottest, sexiest woman of the moment. So, how do you capitalize on the success of a great first date?
Here are 10 sure-fire ways to get that second date:
1. Ask her out again at the end of the first date. Invite her to do something she told you she finds exciting. For example, if she likes Mexican food, tell her you know the best Mexican restaurant in town and you want to bring her there Tuesday night or if she likes Cars talk to her for example Acura Exhaust. Set up that second date so she doesn't have time to think about the first date, and so she has something to look forward to.
2. Text her or call her the very next day. Either text her a simple message that says "Had a great time last night...Looking forward to the next time." Or, call her and leave a message and tell her the same thing over the phone.
3. Don't agree with everything she says. Challenge her mind.
“If you agree with everything she says, she'll look at you as being weak.”
If you agree with everything she says, she'll look at you as being weak. If she sees you as being weak, she will no longer be attracted to you, and you will no longer get a second look or a second date. I'm not telling you to be confrontational. I'm telling you to be open, honest and real.
4. Don't expect sex or force the issue of sex until it's right for both parties. Take things slow and enjoy getting to know each other. There are no rules about when to have sex for the first time with a new potential partner. You're both adults, and if a woman decides that she doesn't want to have sex with you for a month, respect her! Or, if a woman decides she wants to have sex with you on the first date, respect that decision too! When you do have sex, make sure that the two of you handle it like adults and not like children.
5. Be positive and fun when you're out with her on a date. Don't bash your ex. Don't complain about all the things that are wrong in your life. Spend time getting to know each other's good sides.
6. Listen to your date. Question things that don't sound right. Have a two-sided conversation instead of talking at her. Most men tend to want to impress women with their accomplishments.
“Women enjoy getting to know a man based on what's inside.”
Women enjoy getting to know a man based on what's inside. So spend time listening and having a conversation instead of bragging about yourself. The less you brag, the more interested she will be!
7. When out with your date, do not check out other women in front of her. Do this, and you'll never get another date with her again.
8. Compliment her once about the way she looks. Don't tell her all night long how beautiful she is, because she will start to think that you've never before been out with a woman as beautiful as her, and you'll start to lose your power.
9. Compliment her mind. Compliment her once about the way she looks.
“Bond with her mentally and emotionally and physically”
Bond with her mentally and emotionally and physically, and she will bond with you in ways that you've never experienced before!
10. Once you've secured the second date, and the second date is successful, you need to set up an "activity date" for date number three -- take her to the park, go to the beach, or take your dogs for a long walk. Do things that cause her to picture the two of you as a couple. Dates should be creative, not boring. Sitting there and swapping stories over dinner tends to get monotonous after date number one, so start creatively planning different dates.
Here are 10 sure-fire ways to get that second date:
1. Ask her out again at the end of the first date. Invite her to do something she told you she finds exciting. For example, if she likes Mexican food, tell her you know the best Mexican restaurant in town and you want to bring her there Tuesday night or if she likes Cars talk to her for example Acura Exhaust. Set up that second date so she doesn't have time to think about the first date, and so she has something to look forward to.
2. Text her or call her the very next day. Either text her a simple message that says "Had a great time last night...Looking forward to the next time." Or, call her and leave a message and tell her the same thing over the phone.
3. Don't agree with everything she says. Challenge her mind.
“If you agree with everything she says, she'll look at you as being weak.”
If you agree with everything she says, she'll look at you as being weak. If she sees you as being weak, she will no longer be attracted to you, and you will no longer get a second look or a second date. I'm not telling you to be confrontational. I'm telling you to be open, honest and real.
4. Don't expect sex or force the issue of sex until it's right for both parties. Take things slow and enjoy getting to know each other. There are no rules about when to have sex for the first time with a new potential partner. You're both adults, and if a woman decides that she doesn't want to have sex with you for a month, respect her! Or, if a woman decides she wants to have sex with you on the first date, respect that decision too! When you do have sex, make sure that the two of you handle it like adults and not like children.
5. Be positive and fun when you're out with her on a date. Don't bash your ex. Don't complain about all the things that are wrong in your life. Spend time getting to know each other's good sides.
6. Listen to your date. Question things that don't sound right. Have a two-sided conversation instead of talking at her. Most men tend to want to impress women with their accomplishments.
“Women enjoy getting to know a man based on what's inside.”
Women enjoy getting to know a man based on what's inside. So spend time listening and having a conversation instead of bragging about yourself. The less you brag, the more interested she will be!
7. When out with your date, do not check out other women in front of her. Do this, and you'll never get another date with her again.
8. Compliment her once about the way she looks. Don't tell her all night long how beautiful she is, because she will start to think that you've never before been out with a woman as beautiful as her, and you'll start to lose your power.
9. Compliment her mind. Compliment her once about the way she looks.
“Bond with her mentally and emotionally and physically”
Bond with her mentally and emotionally and physically, and she will bond with you in ways that you've never experienced before!
10. Once you've secured the second date, and the second date is successful, you need to set up an "activity date" for date number three -- take her to the park, go to the beach, or take your dogs for a long walk. Do things that cause her to picture the two of you as a couple. Dates should be creative, not boring. Sitting there and swapping stories over dinner tends to get monotonous after date number one, so start creatively planning different dates.
How to Keep Kitty Off the Counter!
Are you frustrated because your cat insists on walking on the kitchen counter or Acura Engine Parts? Even if you don't personally mind that kitty is prancing along the countertop and maybe leaving a cat hair or two behind, there are safety reasons why she shouldn't. She may step onto a hot stove or get into some food you're preparing that isn't safe for her to eat. You may also have cleaning supplies on the counter that aren't safe for her to be around.
If you've tried to train your cat to stay off the counter, you've probably discovered that it seems to be a losing battle. If you repeatedly shoo the cat off the counter, no doubt you've discovered that she merely waits until you're out of sight before she hops right back up there.
It's time for a new approach. The method I use works even when you aren't home, so kitty is getting trained 24/7. The key is to make the counter unappealing. There's a simple way to do this. Get a plastic carpet runner (like the ones used in new homes) that has the bumpy spines on one side. Cut the runner into smaller pieces to fit the counter surface. Then place the runner spine-side-up on the counter whenever you aren't working in the kitchen. When the cat jumps up on the counter she'll feel the uncomfortable texture and decide for herself that this isn't such a fun place. There's also a product you can buy that's made specifically for training cats to stay off objects. It's called the X-Mat, and it's based on the same principle as the carpet runner.
Keep the runner or X-Mat on the counter for a few weeks, until you're sure your cat has gotten the message. The key is to take the runner off the counter only when you need to be in the kitchen, since as always, consistency is important in training.
If you've tried to train your cat to stay off the counter, you've probably discovered that it seems to be a losing battle. If you repeatedly shoo the cat off the counter, no doubt you've discovered that she merely waits until you're out of sight before she hops right back up there.
It's time for a new approach. The method I use works even when you aren't home, so kitty is getting trained 24/7. The key is to make the counter unappealing. There's a simple way to do this. Get a plastic carpet runner (like the ones used in new homes) that has the bumpy spines on one side. Cut the runner into smaller pieces to fit the counter surface. Then place the runner spine-side-up on the counter whenever you aren't working in the kitchen. When the cat jumps up on the counter she'll feel the uncomfortable texture and decide for herself that this isn't such a fun place. There's also a product you can buy that's made specifically for training cats to stay off objects. It's called the X-Mat, and it's based on the same principle as the carpet runner.
Keep the runner or X-Mat on the counter for a few weeks, until you're sure your cat has gotten the message. The key is to take the runner off the counter only when you need to be in the kitchen, since as always, consistency is important in training.
Six Must-Know HDTV Facts
Disappointed by how fuzzy CNN looks on your new HDTV? Wondering why Jack Bauer looks so soft and plump on your new flat-screen? Maybe it's because you're not really watching HD on your high-def TV.
According to Audioholics, almost half of the 24 million homes with HDTVs lack an HD cable or satellite feed, and about a quarter of those surveyed didn't even know they were still watching non-HD signals. Why such big numbers? Actually, it's not hard to understand; I can't tell you how many times I've watched salespeople at TV stores push HDTVs on hapless shoppers, going on and on about the razor-sharp picture and surround sound, but not bothering to tell them how to get HD signals into their living rooms.
The Audioholics story ticks off six things you need to know before you buy an HDTV, and it's a must-read if you're in the market for your first high-def set. Here's a brief summary of some of the pointers, along with some thoughts of my own:
1. Your new HDTV needs an HD feed: Just plugging your regular cable or satellite box into your new HD set won't get you a high-def picture. You'll need to contact your cable or satellite provider and ask for an HD set-top box (satellite subscribers may also have to upgrade their dishes), and you may want to sign up for an HD subscription plan, as well (which typically offer channels like Discovery HD Theater and HDNet). Still watching TV using an over-the-air antenna? A good, properly aligned rooftop antenna may still do a good job of pulling down HD signals, but unless your HDTV has a built-in HD tuner (many don't), you'll have to buy a separate high-def tuner box to go with your set just like when you buy a Acura Distributor Rotor.
2. Your HDTV/set-top box/cables must be configured properly: First, make sure you're using the right inputs when connecting your HD set-top box to your HDTV. You must use either the component-video inputs (a trio of RCA-type plugs, marked "Y," "Pb," and "Pr") the DVI input or the HDMI input. The composite and S-Video connectors on your TV can't receive HD signals, so if the cable guy starts hooking those inputs up, time to raise the red flag. Also, your cable or satellite HD box must be set to send an HD signal to your display; go to the set-top box menu and look for the display settings, and select either 720p or 1080i (depending on the native resolution of your HDTV). Finally, once you're ready to watch HD, make sure you're watching the right channel. If you're used to watching ABC on, say, cable channel 7, that's only the standard-def version of ABC; the HD version is probably much further down the dial, usually in the 700s. Check your programming guide.
3. Most TV programming is still in standard definition: I'm still amazed by how many people think that an HDTV will display all their shows in high definition. Now, if you're only watching scripted (i.e., non-reality) prime-time shows on the major broadcast networks, then yes, there's a good chance that most of those shows are in HD (save a few holdouts, like "Scrubs" on NBC). But the vast majority of programming that's out there, ranging from "Queer Eye" and "Regis and Kelly" to "Pardon the Interruption" and "Sesame Street", is produced in standard definition, and your HDTV won't magically convert SD shows to HD. Check out TitanTV to see what's in HD in your area.
4. SD typically looks terrible on an HDTV: Standard-def shows can look remarkably bad on a 50-inch display. Imagine taking a grainy Polaroid picture and blowing it up to monster size. If you miss how CNN used to look on your old 27-inch direct-view set, keep in mind that you were watching it on a much smaller screen.
5. HDTV screens are wider than SD pictures: Because HDTV screens have a wide 16:9 aspect ratio, your new set will stretch the boxy 4:3 shape of a standard-definition show to fill the screen, which will make everything look short and squat. You have two choices: either live with the short-and-squat look on your SD channels, or dig into your HD set-top box settings and add sidebars to the SD channels. Yes, you'll have to deal with black bars on the left and right sides of the screen, but at least the picture won't look like a circus fun-house mirror.
6. An upconverting DVD player doesn't turn standard DVDs into HD: I'm a big fan of DVD players that upconvert standard-def DVDs to 1080i or even 1080p, but make no mistake; because the source DVD disc is standard definition, you're still watching an SD picture (albeit, one that's been extrapolated to HD proportions). If you want true HD images from your DVD player, you'll have to pony up $400 or more for a Blu-ray or HD DVD drive.
According to Audioholics, almost half of the 24 million homes with HDTVs lack an HD cable or satellite feed, and about a quarter of those surveyed didn't even know they were still watching non-HD signals. Why such big numbers? Actually, it's not hard to understand; I can't tell you how many times I've watched salespeople at TV stores push HDTVs on hapless shoppers, going on and on about the razor-sharp picture and surround sound, but not bothering to tell them how to get HD signals into their living rooms.
The Audioholics story ticks off six things you need to know before you buy an HDTV, and it's a must-read if you're in the market for your first high-def set. Here's a brief summary of some of the pointers, along with some thoughts of my own:
1. Your new HDTV needs an HD feed: Just plugging your regular cable or satellite box into your new HD set won't get you a high-def picture. You'll need to contact your cable or satellite provider and ask for an HD set-top box (satellite subscribers may also have to upgrade their dishes), and you may want to sign up for an HD subscription plan, as well (which typically offer channels like Discovery HD Theater and HDNet). Still watching TV using an over-the-air antenna? A good, properly aligned rooftop antenna may still do a good job of pulling down HD signals, but unless your HDTV has a built-in HD tuner (many don't), you'll have to buy a separate high-def tuner box to go with your set just like when you buy a Acura Distributor Rotor.
2. Your HDTV/set-top box/cables must be configured properly: First, make sure you're using the right inputs when connecting your HD set-top box to your HDTV. You must use either the component-video inputs (a trio of RCA-type plugs, marked "Y," "Pb," and "Pr") the DVI input or the HDMI input. The composite and S-Video connectors on your TV can't receive HD signals, so if the cable guy starts hooking those inputs up, time to raise the red flag. Also, your cable or satellite HD box must be set to send an HD signal to your display; go to the set-top box menu and look for the display settings, and select either 720p or 1080i (depending on the native resolution of your HDTV). Finally, once you're ready to watch HD, make sure you're watching the right channel. If you're used to watching ABC on, say, cable channel 7, that's only the standard-def version of ABC; the HD version is probably much further down the dial, usually in the 700s. Check your programming guide.
3. Most TV programming is still in standard definition: I'm still amazed by how many people think that an HDTV will display all their shows in high definition. Now, if you're only watching scripted (i.e., non-reality) prime-time shows on the major broadcast networks, then yes, there's a good chance that most of those shows are in HD (save a few holdouts, like "Scrubs" on NBC). But the vast majority of programming that's out there, ranging from "Queer Eye" and "Regis and Kelly" to "Pardon the Interruption" and "Sesame Street", is produced in standard definition, and your HDTV won't magically convert SD shows to HD. Check out TitanTV to see what's in HD in your area.
4. SD typically looks terrible on an HDTV: Standard-def shows can look remarkably bad on a 50-inch display. Imagine taking a grainy Polaroid picture and blowing it up to monster size. If you miss how CNN used to look on your old 27-inch direct-view set, keep in mind that you were watching it on a much smaller screen.
5. HDTV screens are wider than SD pictures: Because HDTV screens have a wide 16:9 aspect ratio, your new set will stretch the boxy 4:3 shape of a standard-definition show to fill the screen, which will make everything look short and squat. You have two choices: either live with the short-and-squat look on your SD channels, or dig into your HD set-top box settings and add sidebars to the SD channels. Yes, you'll have to deal with black bars on the left and right sides of the screen, but at least the picture won't look like a circus fun-house mirror.
6. An upconverting DVD player doesn't turn standard DVDs into HD: I'm a big fan of DVD players that upconvert standard-def DVDs to 1080i or even 1080p, but make no mistake; because the source DVD disc is standard definition, you're still watching an SD picture (albeit, one that's been extrapolated to HD proportions). If you want true HD images from your DVD player, you'll have to pony up $400 or more for a Blu-ray or HD DVD drive.
'Leaders Sneeze Louder
Apparently, the way you sneeze says a lot about the type of person you are.An American expert who studied 547 different sneezes reckons she can tell a person's character from the way they empty their noses.
Bless you!
Georgia-based researcher Dr Patti Wood says there are four kinds of sneezer.
"Most people have a specific sneezing style that closely matches their personality," she said.
People who trumpet loudly like Acura Distributor Cap when sneezing tend to be charismatic, influential and good leaders.
Whereas those who make as little noise and fuss as possible are relaxed, calm, loyal and dependable.
People who cover their mouths with tissues tend to be very proper, dignified and moderate.
A fourth type will get the sneeze out of the way as quickly as possible.
They tend to be no-nonsense, fast, decisive and to the point, the study concluded.
Dr Wood's research was sponsored by a cough medicine maker.
Bless you!
Georgia-based researcher Dr Patti Wood says there are four kinds of sneezer.
"Most people have a specific sneezing style that closely matches their personality," she said.
People who trumpet loudly like Acura Distributor Cap when sneezing tend to be charismatic, influential and good leaders.
Whereas those who make as little noise and fuss as possible are relaxed, calm, loyal and dependable.
People who cover their mouths with tissues tend to be very proper, dignified and moderate.
A fourth type will get the sneeze out of the way as quickly as possible.
They tend to be no-nonsense, fast, decisive and to the point, the study concluded.
Dr Wood's research was sponsored by a cough medicine maker.
How to Get a Girl in a Library
In order to actually "get" a girl one must engage in an elaborate charade of absurd tricks and maneuvers in order to finally get your faces close enough to either kiss or have her push you away and go laugh about That-Weird-Guy-Who-T ried-to-Kiss-Her-Wit h-His-Tongue-Already -Out to her friends. Sorry. Girls are mean and dumb. As a consolation, though, in honor of Orientation Week, I'm going to betray my gender and give some true (really, these aren't jokes), comprehensive ways to get a girl in the 5 main locations on campus: the library, the dining hall, a party, your hall, and in class. Good luck.
The library is predominantly a quiet place, as you may have heard. So, picking up girls while they are trying to study quietly can be a little tricky. Here's how to do it:
1. Catch her eye, hold for a moment too long, then sheepishly look away.
2. If you glance up again and see that she's smiling just a little to herself, you're in. But still, you have to seal the deal.
3. About 10 minutes after the first glance, type extremely loudly and intensely for a moment (or, if you have a book, rifle through pages quickly and push the book a little bit away), exhale loudly in frustration like a sound of Acura CV Boot, then, when your girl looks up, meet her eye, and cutely do a shoulder shrug/eye-roll/smile combination. If she laughs, you're allowed to start a conversation.
4. Now it's time to pass a note. 8th Grade style. Rip off a corner of paper, she's going to look up at the sound of the tear, but don't look at her, just smile to yourself as you write on the paper, "What are you working on?" Then roll up the paper in a little ball and roll it to your girl. (Don't flick or throw it. Trust me, go with the roll. So you might not want to pick a girl who's really far away.)
5. Keep the conversation going until you both leave together or, if it looks like she might actually have work to do and you kind of want to go, your final note should be, "It was really nice to meet you, but I have to get some sleep. Will I see you here again this time tomorrow?" Then finish it with a reference to something cute she said during the past conversation i.e. "I promise to make sure that smelly guy on your left doesn't sit next to you again." There is no way she won't show. Unless you draw a smiley face on any of the notes. Seriously, you're allowed to be a nice guy, but dude, be a man.
The library is predominantly a quiet place, as you may have heard. So, picking up girls while they are trying to study quietly can be a little tricky. Here's how to do it:
1. Catch her eye, hold for a moment too long, then sheepishly look away.
2. If you glance up again and see that she's smiling just a little to herself, you're in. But still, you have to seal the deal.
3. About 10 minutes after the first glance, type extremely loudly and intensely for a moment (or, if you have a book, rifle through pages quickly and push the book a little bit away), exhale loudly in frustration like a sound of Acura CV Boot, then, when your girl looks up, meet her eye, and cutely do a shoulder shrug/eye-roll/smile combination. If she laughs, you're allowed to start a conversation.
4. Now it's time to pass a note. 8th Grade style. Rip off a corner of paper, she's going to look up at the sound of the tear, but don't look at her, just smile to yourself as you write on the paper, "What are you working on?" Then roll up the paper in a little ball and roll it to your girl. (Don't flick or throw it. Trust me, go with the roll. So you might not want to pick a girl who's really far away.)
5. Keep the conversation going until you both leave together or, if it looks like she might actually have work to do and you kind of want to go, your final note should be, "It was really nice to meet you, but I have to get some sleep. Will I see you here again this time tomorrow?" Then finish it with a reference to something cute she said during the past conversation i.e. "I promise to make sure that smelly guy on your left doesn't sit next to you again." There is no way she won't show. Unless you draw a smiley face on any of the notes. Seriously, you're allowed to be a nice guy, but dude, be a man.
Top Ten Signs You're Dating a High Maintenance Girl
Gentleman, too many of us fall prey to the High Maintenance Girl. And too many of us don't see the warning signs until it is, alas, too late and we have been reduced to sniveling, weak, insecure shells of our true, pre-High Maintenance Girl days. To that end, I present to you my list of Top Ten Warning Signs that You're Dating a High Maintenance Girl. Enjoy. And get out while you still can-- denial helps no one.
Number 10: She wears hats (not baseball caps), especially of the wide-brimmed variety. Nothing screams Luvvy from Gilligan's Island like a damn hat-wearing girl.
Number 9: She ties a sweater around her waist. This one is controversial, but more often than not, a girl who tries to hide her big butt with an expensive sweater is high maintenance. See, what you don't know is that she spent at least 45 minutes adjusting that thing to look perfect. And what *she* doesn't know is that it just makes her *** look bigger by drawing attention to it and adding another couple inches.
Number 8: She loves to order wine with dinner. Listen, eating out is expensive enough, I don't need you to add another $36 for a couple ounces of liquid that you'll inevitably complain about. Truth: the happiest alcoholic moments in any guy's life have NEVER involved wine, so we obviously don't need it. The only reason we have it is to pretend to be sophisticated so high maintenance girls can like us. Lame. Super lame.
Number 7: You get dirty looks if your car isn't spotless even an Acura Control Arm, inside or out. In other words, she's embarrassed to ride with you based on the superficial aspects of your car. I'm a busy man and I park my car outside. Washing it today just gives the bird's a more satisfying target tomorrow. I'll wash it for special events or if I become a road hazard, but anything beyond that is a waste of either time or money, neither of which I have in copious amounts.
Number 6: She comments on what you're wearing-- when you thought what you were wearing was totally snazzy. I'm not talking about the guys who wear threadbare clothing or mismatch colors or whatever-- we need to be called out when we do things like that. I'm talking about you wearing a nicely pressed shirt that you're pretty convinced is cool, and she just crushes it with the ever-familiar "Um, what are you wearing?" or my personal favorite, "Where'd you get that shirt?"
Number 5: You're always late wherever you go, mostly because she takes six and a half frickin' hours to get ready, wherever you go. Worse yet, to you, she looks exactly the same at minute 15 as she does at minute 380. Now watch out, because this one turns passive aggressive quickly. Soon, you'll start to notice that she's *especially* late when you're supposed to go somewhere with your family or your friends. But tread with caution, because if you bring it up, you can expect a royal crushing since she'll get emotional and say 'How dare you! I'm just trying to look good for your friends and family because I want them to like me!' Lose-lose situations are so much fun!
Number 4: Everyone can get away with things, except for you. Her family treats her like crap? She's still their lapdog. Her friends totally stand her up? No biggie. But you, my dear friend, better *always* be *perfect*. If you ever bring this up, wear armor. She will say something about how she holds her boyfriend/husband to a higher standard and then you'll somehow look like a jackass even though you're right.
Number 3: You try to do something nice, and she totally misses the point and finds the one possible thing you didn't do right. Surprise her with breakfast in bed and she'll ***** you out for not making her favorite toast. Get her flowers and she'll make some comment about it being the wrong season for the ones you chose. I don't have to give any more examples, because the sinking feeling in your stomach is providing you with visceral reminders already.
Number 2: You have to constantly worry about her at social events. You can't just walk away and chat with some friends without making sure she knows where you are or comes with you. You're always concerned that she's not having a good time-- because she's not. She won't mix with anyone, and all of her conversations are superficial and your friend's all come away thinking she's cold and/or bitchy. You know the most demeaning part of this situation? You can't even go to the bathroom without telling her, lest she start looking for you and not find you for five minutes. You don't want that to happen as you'll get the royal bitch-out on the car ride home and she'll threaten to not come to events again. You secretly celebrate that option, but can't show it.
Number 1.5 (had to squeeze this one in there): She refuses to drink water that comes from a tap, even if its filtered. This not only demonstrates high levels of maintenance, it shows that she's basically an irrational idiot too.
And the number one sign you're dating a High Maintenance Girl.......
Number 1: She rains on your parade. Not a drizzle either, but Noah's flood. If you're happy, your girl should be happy. If you're happy and instead your girl finds little snide remarks that on the surface seem supportive but over time actually dig at you, you have yourself a high maintenance girl. Want an example?
"Honey I got a raise"
"Great... now you'll never leave that job."
"Umm... thanks, I guess?"
There's more where this came from. I'm your soothsayer, your truth-bearer. I call it like I see it. Shoot me a line if you want to talk.
Number 10: She wears hats (not baseball caps), especially of the wide-brimmed variety. Nothing screams Luvvy from Gilligan's Island like a damn hat-wearing girl.
Number 9: She ties a sweater around her waist. This one is controversial, but more often than not, a girl who tries to hide her big butt with an expensive sweater is high maintenance. See, what you don't know is that she spent at least 45 minutes adjusting that thing to look perfect. And what *she* doesn't know is that it just makes her *** look bigger by drawing attention to it and adding another couple inches.
Number 8: She loves to order wine with dinner. Listen, eating out is expensive enough, I don't need you to add another $36 for a couple ounces of liquid that you'll inevitably complain about. Truth: the happiest alcoholic moments in any guy's life have NEVER involved wine, so we obviously don't need it. The only reason we have it is to pretend to be sophisticated so high maintenance girls can like us. Lame. Super lame.
Number 7: You get dirty looks if your car isn't spotless even an Acura Control Arm, inside or out. In other words, she's embarrassed to ride with you based on the superficial aspects of your car. I'm a busy man and I park my car outside. Washing it today just gives the bird's a more satisfying target tomorrow. I'll wash it for special events or if I become a road hazard, but anything beyond that is a waste of either time or money, neither of which I have in copious amounts.
Number 6: She comments on what you're wearing-- when you thought what you were wearing was totally snazzy. I'm not talking about the guys who wear threadbare clothing or mismatch colors or whatever-- we need to be called out when we do things like that. I'm talking about you wearing a nicely pressed shirt that you're pretty convinced is cool, and she just crushes it with the ever-familiar "Um, what are you wearing?" or my personal favorite, "Where'd you get that shirt?"
Number 5: You're always late wherever you go, mostly because she takes six and a half frickin' hours to get ready, wherever you go. Worse yet, to you, she looks exactly the same at minute 15 as she does at minute 380. Now watch out, because this one turns passive aggressive quickly. Soon, you'll start to notice that she's *especially* late when you're supposed to go somewhere with your family or your friends. But tread with caution, because if you bring it up, you can expect a royal crushing since she'll get emotional and say 'How dare you! I'm just trying to look good for your friends and family because I want them to like me!' Lose-lose situations are so much fun!
Number 4: Everyone can get away with things, except for you. Her family treats her like crap? She's still their lapdog. Her friends totally stand her up? No biggie. But you, my dear friend, better *always* be *perfect*. If you ever bring this up, wear armor. She will say something about how she holds her boyfriend/husband to a higher standard and then you'll somehow look like a jackass even though you're right.
Number 3: You try to do something nice, and she totally misses the point and finds the one possible thing you didn't do right. Surprise her with breakfast in bed and she'll ***** you out for not making her favorite toast. Get her flowers and she'll make some comment about it being the wrong season for the ones you chose. I don't have to give any more examples, because the sinking feeling in your stomach is providing you with visceral reminders already.
Number 2: You have to constantly worry about her at social events. You can't just walk away and chat with some friends without making sure she knows where you are or comes with you. You're always concerned that she's not having a good time-- because she's not. She won't mix with anyone, and all of her conversations are superficial and your friend's all come away thinking she's cold and/or bitchy. You know the most demeaning part of this situation? You can't even go to the bathroom without telling her, lest she start looking for you and not find you for five minutes. You don't want that to happen as you'll get the royal bitch-out on the car ride home and she'll threaten to not come to events again. You secretly celebrate that option, but can't show it.
Number 1.5 (had to squeeze this one in there): She refuses to drink water that comes from a tap, even if its filtered. This not only demonstrates high levels of maintenance, it shows that she's basically an irrational idiot too.
And the number one sign you're dating a High Maintenance Girl.......
Number 1: She rains on your parade. Not a drizzle either, but Noah's flood. If you're happy, your girl should be happy. If you're happy and instead your girl finds little snide remarks that on the surface seem supportive but over time actually dig at you, you have yourself a high maintenance girl. Want an example?
"Honey I got a raise"
"Great... now you'll never leave that job."
"Umm... thanks, I guess?"
There's more where this came from. I'm your soothsayer, your truth-bearer. I call it like I see it. Shoot me a line if you want to talk.
AN EYEFUL A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY
STARING at women's breasts is good for mens health and makes them live longer,a new survey reveals.
Researchers have discovered a 10 minute ogle at women's breasts is as healthy as half an hour in the gym.
A five-year study of 200 men found that those enjoyed a longing look at busty beauties had lower blood pressure, less heart disease and slower pulse rates compared to those who did not get their daily eyeful.
Dr. Karen Weatherby, who carried out the German study, wrote in the New England Journal of Medicine: Just 10 minute of staring at the charms of a well endowed female is roughly equivalent to a 30-minute aerobics work out.
Sexual excitement gets the heart pumping and improves blood circulation.
There is no question that gazing at breasts makes men healthier.
"Our study indicates that engaging in this activity a few minutes daily cuts the risk of a stroke and heart attack in half."
"We believe that by doing so consistently, the average man can extend his life four to five years similar to the life length of a Mazda Clutch Master Cylinder.
Researchers have discovered a 10 minute ogle at women's breasts is as healthy as half an hour in the gym.
A five-year study of 200 men found that those enjoyed a longing look at busty beauties had lower blood pressure, less heart disease and slower pulse rates compared to those who did not get their daily eyeful.
Dr. Karen Weatherby, who carried out the German study, wrote in the New England Journal of Medicine: Just 10 minute of staring at the charms of a well endowed female is roughly equivalent to a 30-minute aerobics work out.
Sexual excitement gets the heart pumping and improves blood circulation.
There is no question that gazing at breasts makes men healthier.
"Our study indicates that engaging in this activity a few minutes daily cuts the risk of a stroke and heart attack in half."
"We believe that by doing so consistently, the average man can extend his life four to five years similar to the life length of a Mazda Clutch Master Cylinder.
Watch - A fashion accessory
The watch on your wrist is no longer a ubiquitous device to tell you the time- it is an all important accessory, a fashion statement, a personal signature… and more. Gone are the days when wrist watches were sturdy and practical objects, only to be glanced at to follow the passage or time.
Today, they come in a mind boggling array of shapes, sizes, designs and colors, made from materials ranging from plastic to platinum, to cater to all tastes, suit all pockets and satisfy all personal whims and fancies. Men, as well as women are going in for more and more fancy, designer watches. Watches today are made dust-proof, water proof and shock proof. Watch companies have launched millions of types of watches into the market and the demand seems greater than the supply similar to auto companies making Mazda Ignition Coil. They are targeting mainly women customers, as wrist watches make a bold fashion statement.
While men usually prefer their watches to be big, showy and macho, often with built in alarm, computer, etc, ladies prefer theirs to be dainty and delicate - a part of their jewelry. Ladies' watches are available in wide range of eye-catching designs, ranging from the 'bracelet' ones, to chain ones, or those which are studded with diamonds, emeralds or rubies. Delicate pure gold watches with tiny diamond figures and a diamond clasp are an all time favorite of rich and famous.
The watches we choose reflect the way we want others to see us. Colorful and exciting, confidently big or bold, refined, elegant or slim- the choice is ours. We can even vary our watch according to our mood and place - practical, sturdy watches for office wear, and dainty, elegant ones for party wear. Watches can reveal our personalities - slim, young and trendy, or sophisticated and classical.
As time becomes an increasingly valuable commodity in today's fast paced world, the wrist watch is gaining more and more importance.
Today, they come in a mind boggling array of shapes, sizes, designs and colors, made from materials ranging from plastic to platinum, to cater to all tastes, suit all pockets and satisfy all personal whims and fancies. Men, as well as women are going in for more and more fancy, designer watches. Watches today are made dust-proof, water proof and shock proof. Watch companies have launched millions of types of watches into the market and the demand seems greater than the supply similar to auto companies making Mazda Ignition Coil. They are targeting mainly women customers, as wrist watches make a bold fashion statement.
While men usually prefer their watches to be big, showy and macho, often with built in alarm, computer, etc, ladies prefer theirs to be dainty and delicate - a part of their jewelry. Ladies' watches are available in wide range of eye-catching designs, ranging from the 'bracelet' ones, to chain ones, or those which are studded with diamonds, emeralds or rubies. Delicate pure gold watches with tiny diamond figures and a diamond clasp are an all time favorite of rich and famous.
The watches we choose reflect the way we want others to see us. Colorful and exciting, confidently big or bold, refined, elegant or slim- the choice is ours. We can even vary our watch according to our mood and place - practical, sturdy watches for office wear, and dainty, elegant ones for party wear. Watches can reveal our personalities - slim, young and trendy, or sophisticated and classical.
As time becomes an increasingly valuable commodity in today's fast paced world, the wrist watch is gaining more and more importance.
Simple ways of acquiring a clear & blemish free skin
It is not necessary to go to expensive beauty parlours or buy expensive creams and lotions to acquire a blemish free & clear complexion like buying a part like Mazda Fan Clutch for your car. A few homemade remedies are provided below which will serve the purpose equally well. Hope this will benefit the readers.
1. Always wash your face with mild soap so that the pores breathe fresh air. For a clear and attractive skin mix besan, turmeric (haldi), lemon and milk together. Make a paste. Apply it on the face. Let it dry. Wash with clean water. Wipe your face with a soft towel and pat it dry.
2. Rub a rind of lemon over your face if you have an oily skin and this will lessen grease and whiten your complexion.
3. To give velvet smoothness to your skin, just throw in a little starch to the water of our bath.
4. To avoid blemishes, drink first thing every morning a glass of carrot juice.
5. An effective treatment to clear complexions is the mixture of besan with cucumber juice rubbed over the face, neck & arms.
6. Tomatoes cut in half and rubbed over the face are useful for toning up & whitening the skin.
7. An occasional face pack of ice is a good tonic for the complexion.
8. Mixing equal quantities of lime & cucumber juice and applying to the face is also beneficial. It acts as astringent & bleaches the skin.
9. A simple recipe for blemish free skin is as follows:
50 gms channa dal (besan)
10 gms. Methi seeds
2-3 pieces turmeric
Powder the above and store it in a container. Use a little of this powder mixed with milk cream and wash the face daily with this instead of soap.
10. Chop banana skin and prepare a pulp with milk or curd. Apply on face.
11. Apply a mixture of 2 teaspoons of buttermilk & a few drops of almond oil & rose water on face & neck for nearly half an hour. Then wash it off.
12. A mixture of rice flour and milk applied on the face acts as a good facial.
13. A mixture of masuri dal and curds applied on the face for about 20 minutes imparts freshness to the face.
1. Always wash your face with mild soap so that the pores breathe fresh air. For a clear and attractive skin mix besan, turmeric (haldi), lemon and milk together. Make a paste. Apply it on the face. Let it dry. Wash with clean water. Wipe your face with a soft towel and pat it dry.
2. Rub a rind of lemon over your face if you have an oily skin and this will lessen grease and whiten your complexion.
3. To give velvet smoothness to your skin, just throw in a little starch to the water of our bath.
4. To avoid blemishes, drink first thing every morning a glass of carrot juice.
5. An effective treatment to clear complexions is the mixture of besan with cucumber juice rubbed over the face, neck & arms.
6. Tomatoes cut in half and rubbed over the face are useful for toning up & whitening the skin.
7. An occasional face pack of ice is a good tonic for the complexion.
8. Mixing equal quantities of lime & cucumber juice and applying to the face is also beneficial. It acts as astringent & bleaches the skin.
9. A simple recipe for blemish free skin is as follows:
50 gms channa dal (besan)
10 gms. Methi seeds
2-3 pieces turmeric
Powder the above and store it in a container. Use a little of this powder mixed with milk cream and wash the face daily with this instead of soap.
10. Chop banana skin and prepare a pulp with milk or curd. Apply on face.
11. Apply a mixture of 2 teaspoons of buttermilk & a few drops of almond oil & rose water on face & neck for nearly half an hour. Then wash it off.
12. A mixture of rice flour and milk applied on the face acts as a good facial.
13. A mixture of masuri dal and curds applied on the face for about 20 minutes imparts freshness to the face.
People's Soup Choices Reflect Their Personality Types
You not only are what you eat, you also are what you slurp, at least according to Brian Wansink, who has done a study that links soup choices to personality types.
The University of Illinois marketing professor has come up with "lifestyle and personality clusters" based on soup preferences, which were published last month in the Journal of Database Marketing.
"The foods we eat do say a lot about who we are as people," Wansink asserted in an interview. "Because soup is one of America's favorite comfort foods, we thought it would be interesting to examine personality types based on strongly expressed soup preferences." The UI professor, who runs the campus Food & Brand Lab, defines comfort foods as "soothing and satisfying foods" that provide a source of emotional balance during times of stress and turmoil.
Adults over 18 years old (602 women and 401 men) were surveyed by telephone to assess their opinions of 12 common soup products. From these varieties, the four most popular soups -- chicken noodle, tomato, minestrone and vegetable -- were cross-tabulated with personality and lifestyle traits to create the following "soup personality types."
If you have a hankering for chicken noodle soup, you scored high on the church-going scale, are fond of pets, are more likely to be stubborn and less likely to be outdoorsy.
If minestrone filled your mug, you were more likely to be physically fit, nutritionally conscious, family spirited, unlikely to own a pet and also on a restricted diet.
A vegetable soup aficionado was a homebody at heart, less likely to be a world traveler, less likely to be spontaneous and more likely to read family and home magazines and auto parts like Mazda Head Gasket. Tomato soup lovers, by contrast, could stomach more adventure, were more likely to be social and also tended to enjoy books and pets.
Wansink said many aspects of soup consumption seemed to mirror childhood memories and remembered comforts. Two-thirds of those surveyed agreed that soup made them feel better about themselves, and more than half said chicken noodle soup made them feel better when sick, just as mom would have wanted it.
While Americans rank ice cream, hot chocolate and cookies as their favorite "sweet" comfort foods, soup is popular because "of an over-reliance on convenience and speed and the disappearance of the traditional meal occasion," according to Wansink.
What's more, soup is the comfort food that consumers "feel least guilty eating" in times of stress or unhappiness. Half of the respondents described themselves as "stressed out" when they eat comfort foods. Americans increasingly seem to seek comfort foods that seem to meet the "mom" taste standard of "being good for you."
The University of Illinois marketing professor has come up with "lifestyle and personality clusters" based on soup preferences, which were published last month in the Journal of Database Marketing.
"The foods we eat do say a lot about who we are as people," Wansink asserted in an interview. "Because soup is one of America's favorite comfort foods, we thought it would be interesting to examine personality types based on strongly expressed soup preferences." The UI professor, who runs the campus Food & Brand Lab, defines comfort foods as "soothing and satisfying foods" that provide a source of emotional balance during times of stress and turmoil.
Adults over 18 years old (602 women and 401 men) were surveyed by telephone to assess their opinions of 12 common soup products. From these varieties, the four most popular soups -- chicken noodle, tomato, minestrone and vegetable -- were cross-tabulated with personality and lifestyle traits to create the following "soup personality types."
If you have a hankering for chicken noodle soup, you scored high on the church-going scale, are fond of pets, are more likely to be stubborn and less likely to be outdoorsy.
If minestrone filled your mug, you were more likely to be physically fit, nutritionally conscious, family spirited, unlikely to own a pet and also on a restricted diet.
A vegetable soup aficionado was a homebody at heart, less likely to be a world traveler, less likely to be spontaneous and more likely to read family and home magazines and auto parts like Mazda Head Gasket. Tomato soup lovers, by contrast, could stomach more adventure, were more likely to be social and also tended to enjoy books and pets.
Wansink said many aspects of soup consumption seemed to mirror childhood memories and remembered comforts. Two-thirds of those surveyed agreed that soup made them feel better about themselves, and more than half said chicken noodle soup made them feel better when sick, just as mom would have wanted it.
While Americans rank ice cream, hot chocolate and cookies as their favorite "sweet" comfort foods, soup is popular because "of an over-reliance on convenience and speed and the disappearance of the traditional meal occasion," according to Wansink.
What's more, soup is the comfort food that consumers "feel least guilty eating" in times of stress or unhappiness. Half of the respondents described themselves as "stressed out" when they eat comfort foods. Americans increasingly seem to seek comfort foods that seem to meet the "mom" taste standard of "being good for you."
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