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What Bugs You? ~ The Republican Presidential Race Bugs Me!

There are a few things out there that are universally annoying

– like fingernails on a blackboard

~ “It seems to be something intrinsic about that mix of frequencies,” Lichtman says. “The change in volume rapidly – it’s called ‘rough’ in acoustics – most people’s ears don’t like that stimulus.”

or the GOP candidates.

“It’s extremely well-established, when you’re getting lower-quality information coming in, you’re having to work harder to understand and reconstruct it.”

Now I know why the GOP Candidates bug me so much.

While there are plenty of irritants in the world, there aren’t a lot of ways to alleviate that sense of annoyance. Palca points out that they’re part of human life and they’re something that everyone has to deal with from time to time.

But there are some techniques that people can use — distracting yourself if you’re stuck in a long line or something Palca calls “cognitive restructuring.”

“You can tell yourself that that mosquito is just a part of the life flow of the world and I shouldn’t be mad,” he says. “It’s just trying to do what it was genetically programmed to do.”

Basically, though, the bottom line is that you’re stuck, it’s annoying, and that’s part of life.

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Best Super Bowl Ad Ever – Mean Joe Greene Returns

The Best Super Bowl ad of all time is making a comeback — with a little help from comedian Amy Sedaris and Downey Unstopables.

Mean Joe Greene, the former Pittsburgh Steeler star, recreated his 1979 Super Bowl ad for Coca-Cola in a spot for Downey Unstopables In-Wash Scent Booster.

Two Great Gifts For Valentine’s Day

For that Special Valentine in your life,

you might want to consider the following two GREAT GIFT IDEAS.

They are free

No tax

No special equipment needed,

No batteries or parts

Always arrive on time

Guaranteed to please

Extremely Personal

Shipping is free

and they are returnable

A MASSAGE

AND A HUG

Just open up your arms

And open up your hearts.

Research shows that our skin is teeming

with nerve fibres which spring into action when we are

cuddled, hugged, massaged or gently touched. 

They transmit the information back to the brain’s emotional hub,

creating feelings of pleasure.

Did you know that, if you visualise, you can actually hug on the phone? ~ Shelly Long

Where I live if someone gives you a hug it’s from the heart. ~ Steve Irwin

A hug is like a boomerang – you get it back right away. ~ Bil Keane

But remember,

a hug without a squeeze

is like apple pie without cheese.

CAKE POPS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

Valentine’s email forward for you!

I had an X-ray done today, and they found you in my heart. The Doctor said if they took you out, I would die, because I could not live without you as a friend, or e-mail buddy!!!

Give this heart to everyone you don’t want to lose in, including me if you care. Try to collect 12; it’s not easy!

TOMORROW IS NOT PROMISED.

SO, cherish your friends!

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Be My Valentine Fail

THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON ~~~~~~~ Happy Lunar New Year

Many people from around the world will

celebrate the arrival of the

Year of the Dragon today,

the most auspicious in the Chinese zodiac.

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A Poem about the Dragon

I am an unquenchable fire,
The center of all energy,
The stout heroic heart.
I am truth and light,
I hold power and glory in my sway.
My presence
Disperses dark clouds.
I have been chosen
To tame the Fates.

I AM THE DRAGON.

Theodora Lau

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The Year of the Dragon

begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013.

The Dragon of 2012 is a Water Dragon

Water has a calming effect on the Dragon’s temperament. Water re-directs the Dragon’s enthusiasm, and increases his perceptive of others. These Dragons are excellent at taking a step back to re-evaluate a situation as they understand the art of patience and desire the spotlight less than other Dragons. They make smart decisions and are able to see eye-to-eye with other people.

 The dragon used to be the symbol of the Chinese emperor. The emperors throne was called the “Dragon throne” and according to the Confucian ideal the whole earth should be influenced in a positive way by the shining example of the emperors life. People born in the Year of the Dragon are in good health, bursting with energy, long-living, easy to irritate, impatient and obstinate.

The Chinese Year of the Dragon is in 2012. Astrology is part of Chinese life. In Chinese astrology dragon people excel. The dragon Chinese zodiac year is special.

In Chinese astrology the dragon was seen as a powerful almighty king because it was made up of different parts of animals such as a tiger, fish, snake and an eagle.

The Chinese dragon was not seen as a threatening evil being as we do in the west – rather a symbol of power, superiority and rule.

Still today, the Dragon is a revered symbol. You can see many sculptures and carvings of the dragon. Even today, the Chinese associate the dragon with power and wisdom.

In Chinese astrology a dragon person is special. Born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon they usually stand out as befits a dragon. They are powerful and wise.

According to Chinese Five Element Astrology Calendar, 2012 is the Year of Water Dragon . The color of Water in Five Elements system is related to Black. Therefore we can say 2012 is a Black Dragon, Water Dragon or Black Water Dragon year.

“Come not between the dragon and his wrath.”
~ Shakespeare

“Fire leaped from the dragon’s jaws. He circled for a while high in the air above them lighting all the lake; the trees by the shores shone like copper and like blood with leaping shadows of dense black at their feet.”
~ J.R.R Tolkien

Year of the Dragon Babies

 Happy Lunar New Year

The Year of the Dragon Baby Boom

What will make many couples happy around the world will be the ability to conceive a baby by Feb. 9, 2013.

Babies born in the Year of the Dragon are considered to be gifted with incredible qualities of luck and strength.

The dragon is widely considered the luckiest sign in the Chinese calendar, imbued with virtually every positive attribute imaginable — fearless, healthy, rich. And the Water Dragon is believed to balance less-desirable dragon qualities, including arrogance and a fiery temper.

Babies born after February 9 will be a Snake rather than a Dragon.

Newt Gingrich is a JOKE!

Newt has said some wild and crazy things—

most are deeply offensive,

while some are outright bizarre.

Here’s the most unhinged Newt-ism,

1989-present.

“I’m running for President.” [5/11/2011]

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Rick Perry drops out of Presidential Race

Now that Rick Perry has time on his hands, he should…