NASA helps NASCAR

Space Shuttle Atlantis lifted off toward the Internation Space Station today. Within the shuttle, a dried red rose that will be woven into a NASA-themed Tournament of Roses parade float and three green starter's flags from the Daytona 500! The float and the flags celebrate the 50th anniversary of NASA and NASCAR respectively. The mission is to last eleven days with a return to the Kennedy Space Center.

Your Chinese Zodiac sign

Happy Chinese New Year indeed! It's the year of the Rat - is that you? Find out your sign and what it means for you. You can also find out how to celebrate the New Year by moseying over to Gayle's blog.

Scouting for my Girls

Jonesing for your Thin Mints, and didn't get that extra box in time? Do not fret! You can still find Girl Scout Cookies in Monroe and Miami-Dade.

Who knows what evil lurks

Forget about the hearts of men! We want to know what evil lurks in those dark circles under the eyes? Or better yet, why? Turns out, there's a myriad of potential reasons for the dark shadows.

Pancake Makeup

Next Tuesday is National Pancake Day! Officially, Pancake Day is today in honor of Mardi Gras (Or Shrove Tuesday - Historically this is because pancakes were a good way to use up the ingredients in your cupboards that were prohibited during Lenten austerity) ; however, due to the Super Tuesday primaries, IHOP has moved their celebration to Tuesday, February 12th. Participating IHOP restaurants will flip you a free short-stack o'buttermilk pancakes - all IHOP asks is that you consider making a donation to the Children's Miracle Network program. IHOP will flip from 7 a.m. through 10 p.m. Mmmmmmaple syrup...