Happiest Day is Friday

This Friday, come on... get happy!
It's not just the happiest day of the week, this Friday, June 20th, has been declared the 'Happiest Day of the Year'! It seems to fall in this general June area each year, this Happiest Day; apparently, determined by a scientific equation from researchers at the University of Cardiff's Center for Lifelong Learning.
If you're wondering which day, statistically speaking, is the unhappiest day of this year, you've already experienced it. How'd you feel January 21st

One of my favorite quotes...
"We tend to seek happiness when happiness is actually a choice."
Rodney White

Because I love you

There are no words... Unless gahphleggertphtt is a word.

FYI: These are the photos for the new Emporio Armani underwear ad campaign. David Beckham is the official spokesman. The sound is deafening.

Use of flashers a no-no

When the weather gets treacherous, driving can be nerve-racking. Making it more so would be drivers using their hazards. Use of flashers while driving is illegal and dangerous - since flashers are supposed to indicate a stopped vehicle, imagine heavy rain, poor visibility, and flashers all around; there would be no way to know which car was stopped and which was moving. I realize you want to be seen when visibility is low, but at the expense of causing accidents? Oh, and the fine for driving with your hazards on is about $70!


The 2007 Florida Statutes
Title XXIIIMOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 316STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
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316.2397 Certain lights prohibited; exceptions.--
7) Flashing lights are prohibited on vehicles except as a means of indicating a right or left turn, to change lanes, or to indicate that the vehicle is lawfully stopped or disabled upon the highway or except that the lamps authorized in subsections (1), (2), (3), (4), and (9) and s. 316.235(5) are permitted to flash.

Loan Rangers, Kimosabe

Well, not so much loan as sponsor; Sunshine Towing, a.k.a. Road Rangers, will soon cut night and weekend service... a.k.a. when they're needed most, unless a major sponsor can be found. This cut in service would effect Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Wanted: A company with lots of money to give at least $1 million bucks to keep the 24-hour service alive.
Right now, Road Rangers roam I-95, I-75, and I-595, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Calling *FHP gets you a Road Ranger; and they do everything from changing tires, to jumping batteries, to giving you enough gas or oil to get you home.
If a sponsor is not found, Road Ranger service will be reduced to weekdays, 6a-7p. The new hours will go into effect July 1st, right before the holiday weekend.

Which cookie for President?

In some sick, twisted, antiquated way, a cookie recipe can seemingly decide the Presidential Election. In the past four presidential elections, Family Circle magazine readers have successfully predicted who would end up in the White House by voting for the potential first lady's cookie recipe in the magazine's competition. You can vote now for Michelle Obama's Shortbread Cookies, or Cindy McCain's Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies. There's also the bonus Bill Clinton's Oatmeal Cookie recipe. Depending on your level of commitment, you can also print out the recipes and try them before voting. Official results will be in the November 1st issue.

Sit, Roomba, Sit

Who knew a vacuum could cause you to take paws? There's always been stories about Fido fighting a regular vacuum cleaner, sure - but now, robotic vacuums have entered the living forum. Many dogs perceive the device as another animal or at the very least, a threat. One suggestion is to scold the robot in front of your dog, potentially assuaging your pup's angst. Another is to video tape it and put it on YouTube!

Countdown to Camp Rock

Some teenage girl mathematics: Jonas Brothers + Original TV Movie = Mass Hysteria(cubed)

If you start hearing an excess of screaming from your daughter's room, a double-dose of giddiness from your girl and her friends, you can be assured it's Camp Rock Fever. Heck, I'd have gone camping more often if the boys looked like that! The plot: Oh, who cares - just know it's on the Disney Channel, Friday Night at 8, ABC on Saturday at 8, and ABC Family on Sunday at 8.

For gentlemen not accustomed to the octaves generated by female fervor, ear plugs might make a nice gift.

Bonus: Jonas Brothers will perform at the Cruzan Ampitheatre September 5th.

If you kick it old school, no worries... New Kids on the Block will be performing November 1st at the BankAtlantic Center.

An alternate dump site

Thursday, June 19th is 'Dump The Pump Day'. South Florida transit agencies want you to say no to rising gas prices, and leave your vehicle at home this Thursday. Whether you carpool, or use public transportation, the goal is to save money, conserve gasoline, and reduce harmful greenhouse gases. Oh, but if you go the transit route, you could win stuff!
Personally, I think it would be better to "Dump the Pump" on a weekend-when you don't have to be anywhere, but rather choose to patronize businesses. On a weekday, most people have to be at work, and will ultimately use their vehicle if need be. If we spent an entire weekend under house arrest - not going to restaurants, or beaches... not renting videos, or seeing movies... no grocery shopping or buying gas... the impact would be far greater... at least that's just one girl's opinion.
The Miami Herald recently printed tips on how to save fuel. You can also use our site to find the lowest gas prices in your neck of the woods. Good Luck!