WIN HIM OVER LADIES

***FOUR WAYS TO WIN HIM OVER***

Ok, ladies. Here is a little free advice when you start dating a guy you like & you want to do everything you can to make sure he likes you back. So here are four things you can do at the beginning of a relationship to win him over . . .

#1) APPRECIATE HIS EFFORT. If he planned the date, tell him that you're having a good time. Whether the date was something more conservative and traditional, or he went all-out to make sure you had fun, let him know his energy wasn't wasted.

#2) EMBRACE THE AWKWARDNESS. An uneasy silence doesn't HAVE to be a mood killer. Make a joke about feeling nervous or tongue-tied to help you both relax, and he'll appreciate that YOU took the pressure off HIM.

#3) DON'T GRILL THE GUY. You probably have a lot of questions, but don't overdo it. It's a date, not a job interview. --Try to ask questions that are conversation starters. Ideally, you'll find topics that allow BOTH of you to learn about each other.

#4) DON'T PLAY TOO HARD-TO-GET. Sure . . . guys like the chase. But most men want to know that their effort is paying off. Feeding his ego a LITTLE bit can't hurt, so if he's funny or charming . . . tell him. --It clues him in that, if he asks you on another date, you'll probably say yes. (Match.com)

FUNNY STORY

AN ELDERLY WOMAN IN SWEDEN MISUNDERSTOOD INSTRUCTIONS AT THE AIRPORT . . . AND PUT HERSELF ON THE BAGGAGE CONVEYOR:

Like most American's, sometimes, I get really frustrated with the elderly people in my life . . . because they have so much trouble grasping certain concepts that are so simple to me (--like how to send an email . . . or use the DVD player). But then I remember that there's a major gap in their understanding of new technology . . that younger generations can't even begin to comprehend.

For example, recently, a 78-year-old woman from Sweden, was at Stockholm's Arlanda Airport catching a flight to Germany. But while the woman was checking in, she misunderstood some instructions, and instead of placing her LUGGAGE on the baggage belt . . . she put HERSELF on the conveyer and rode it to the baggage handling area.

When employees in the baggage handling area found the lady, they helped her to her feet . . . and gave her clear instructions on how to get to her gate. The lady suffered no injuries . . . and she even managed to catch her flight.

Now, this is kind of a hokey story. But what I think is hilarious is that this woman clearly thought there had been some awesome new technological innovation for getting onto your plane . . . that she hadn't even heard of. So, instead of looking confused, like "You want me to get on this belt . . . and ride it to my plane?" . . . she just followed the instructions she thought she'd been given, with the assumption that everybody else did it, too. How funny is that? - Nazzy

SETTING GOALS

***FOUR TIPS FOR SETTING GOALS***

One of the most-rewarding things you can do for yourself is to set goals and accomplish them. But if you don't do it right, you're just setting yourself up for disappointment. Here are four tips for setting goals the right way . . .

#1) SET A GOAL, NOT A DREAM. You might DREAM of being the president of your company, but if you set an attainable goal to get a promotion instead, you're much more likely to accomplish it in the near future.

#2) MAKE A LIST OF REALISTIC STEPS. Create a list of steps you can take to accomplish your goal. You'll end up with a list of MINI-GOALS that you can accomplish quickly. And completing them will keep you motivated.

#3) IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OBSTACLES. Accomplishing your goal won't be easy, so preparation is important. If your goal is to save money to buy a new car, open a separate bank account, so you won't be tempted to spend the money on other things.

#4) TRACK YOUR PROGRESS. Use a journal to keep track of the steps you've made towards your goal. You'll see how far you have to go, and more importantly, how far you've come. And when you get discouraged, it'll inspire you to keep going. (AskMen.com)

The Many Bad Hair Styles Of Nicolas Cage

And now, for your viewing pleasure...we present - the many bad hair styles of Nicolas Cage

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/celebrating-the-hairstyles-of-nicolas-cage-5254

MEATBALL CRIMINAL OF THE DAY

A BURGLAR TRIED TO BREAK INTO A HOUSE . . . BUT GOT STUCK, HANGING UPSIDE DOWN IN THE WINDOW FRAME:

I LOVE dumb criminals. And so, in honor of truly KNUCKLEHEAD criminals everywhere . . . we've named THIS guy our MEATBALL CRIMINAL of the Day. --Recently, a 32-year-old British man made the bonehead decision that he was going to try and break into a house and rob it . . . in the middle of the day. So he smashed out a front window and started to climb inside the house. But somehow, he managed to get his foot caught in the window frame . . . and he was left hanging UPSIDE DOWN in the window for over an hour.

--A crowd of neighbors gathered around to make fun of the would be cat-bugler for being an idiot . . . and eventually, the police showed up and arrested him. --The would be crook has been charged with burglary with intent to steal. He'll be sentenced on September 5th. (Daily Mail)

LERN HOW TOO SPELL

"SUPERSEDE" IS THE MOST COMMONLY MISSPELLED WORD IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE:

On Monday, Collins Dictionary of Britain released a list of the most commonly misspelled words in the English language. Here are some of the most commonly misspelled words: (--So you know, the list was compiled using a software program designed to look at thousands of online documents . . . including books, articles and blogs . . . and pick up spelling mistakes.)

--Liquefy (--commonly misspelled L-I-Q-U-I-F-Y)

--Conscience (--commonly misspelled C-O-N-S-I-E-N-C-E)

--Indict (--commonly misspelled I-N-D-I-T-E)

--Foreign (--commonly misspelled F-O-R-I-E-G-N)

--Mortgage (--commonly misspelled M-O-R-G-A-G-E)

--Phlegm (--commonly misspelled P-H-L-E-M)

--Supersede (--The most commonly misspelled word, spelled as S-U-P-E-R-C-E-D-E.)

(--Incidentally, one of the most commonly misspelled words is . . . misspell. It's spelled M-I-S-S-P-E-L-L.) (Daily Telegraph)

OUCH!!

Hey, it's AJ!

I stumbled upon this video today, and thought I'd share. This guy thought it would be a good idea to go tubing after Tropical Storm Fay . . . but he winds up hitting a tree. It looks like fun, but not so much when he slams into the tree!

http://www.maniacworld.com/tuber-slams-into-tree.html

Ashley @ Night's Top 5

Labor Day Weekend is coming up! Everyone gets to enjoy a nice, long, and relaxing weekend. Hopefully you have some plans set up already. I personally LOVE to travel over this upcoming holiday weekend. Sometimes you just need a getaway... I've been to many different cities, but I do have some favorites.

Unfortunately long weekends don't give me enough time to visit the West Coast, but there's plenty of time to stay local or visit the MidWest! Tonight, I'll share with you my Top 5 Favorite Cities to visit over Labor Day Weekend

Let's start the countdown:

5) Cleveland, OH : It's true what they say, "Cleveland Rocks!" This city is underrated - with the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame as one of my favorite attractions, I love spending a long weekend in OH (IO). I have friends and relatives Cleveland and there is nothing better than spending a long weekend with my cousin!

4) Rhode Island : OK So I did say city, but RI has so many amazing attractions close by! This is a great place to getaway for a long weekend. Check out the Breakers and other mansions in Newport or catch a PawSox game in Pawtucket. OR if you're like me, the mall in Providence is AMAZING! Check it out!

3) Pittsburgh, PA : Some of my best friends reside in Pittsburgh and I love visiting them. The Steel city is beautiful! There are always tickets available to a Pirates game (wonder why?) and if you're lucky, you can score tickets to see the Steelers (even though I hate them with the fire of 1000 suns). Check out Kennywood for some great rides or just kick back and relax by the river. Pittsburgh has become one of my favorite places to visit.

2) New York City : What can I say about NYC that hasn't already been said. It's an easy and CHEAP escape (you can get round trip bus fare from Boston for just $30)! From Times Square to Central Park, NYC is the place to be! If you're looking for a fun and high energy vacation, bury yourself in one of the boroughs.

And my #1 Favorite City to visit over Labor Day Weekend...

1) BOSTON : I don't think there are enough words to express how much I LOVE Boston. Faneuil Hall, Fenway Park, Newbury Street... LOVE LOVE LOVE!! I intend on spending my Labor Day weekend in BeanTown. **DISCLAIMER: I apologize if I return with my wicked bad Boston accent... yes, it took many years to drop it but it can make a quick comeback.**

No matter where you go, enjoy your long weekend. Be safe and responsible!! PS: Don't forget to send me your pictures and Labor Day weekend stories!!

Ashley @ Night

A BAD SIGN THAT MIGHT BE GOOD NEWS

***5 BAD FIRST DATE SIGNS . . . THAT MIGHT ACTUALLY BE GOOD THINGS***

First dates can be absolute torture. And writing someone off because of a bad first impression is easy. But here are five bad first date signs that might ACTUALLY mean you're sitting across from Mr. or Mrs. Right . . .

#1) YOUR DATE ISN'T YOUR TYPE. Don't write them off just yet. Remember, there are thousands of happy couples out there who weren't each other's type at first. But if the person you're with makes you feel good? Just go with it.

#2) YOUR DATE IS REALLY NERVOUS. Just because they're fidgeting, sweating or their hands are shaking doesn't mean they're not worth dating. Everyone gets nervous on first dates. And the fact that they're nervous may even mean that they really like you. (That's exactly how I felt on my 1st date with my wife.. Just ask her! - LOL!! - She ended up being my soul-mate.)

#3) THE DATE FEELS LIKE AN INTERVIEW. If your date is grilling you with questions, they might just be interested in you, but trying too hard. Make sure you ask questions about them too, and keep a good back-and-forth going.

#4) THEY'RE DATING OTHER PEOPLE. If your date says they're seeing other people, just appreciate their honesty. They're single. It's allowed. And being honest about it is a sign of maturity.

--If they tell you their last relationship ended because they couldn't STOP seeing other people . . . that's a red flag.

#5) YOU ARGUE. If your date disagrees with you about something and suddenly you're in a heated argument, it could just mean you're both passionate people engaged in the conversation. Try to embrace your differences and find some common ground. (Match.com)

'American Idol' Adds A Fourth Judge!

When the eighth season of "American Idol" premieres in January, a fourth judge will be joining vets Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson: Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi.

Click here for the full story from mtvnews.com

Ashley @ Night's Top 5

It's about that time of year again... back to school. I know, you don't want to hear it. However, I LOVE back to school time! It's when summer comes to a close and the fall opens our eyes to the beauty of Mother Nature.

In honor of the changing of the seasons, I thought I would dedicate this Top 5 list to my favorite fall activities.


Let's start at...

5) Carving Pumpkins : I love Jack-o-Lanterns! They are so fun to make. You can make them scary or funny - either way, I think they're awesome. I love scraping out all of the seeds and cooking them (yummy pumpkin seeds)!! If you make a Jack-O-Lantern this fall, make sure so send me a picture of it!



4) Playing in leaf piles : Ever since I was a kid, I loved to play in leaves. My dad or my brothers and I would rake the leaves in the yard... and I would DESTROY all piles!! We used to put all leaves by the tree house in my backyard so we could jump off the tree house INTO the leaves ***kids don't try this at home***... we were crazy!! Even though I'm 25, I still LOVE to play in leaves.



3) Viewing the Fall Foliage : There is nothing more beautiful than New England in the Fall. The trees become breathtaking! I love to drive around New Hampshire to look at the stunning colors and see Mother Nature's work at it's finest.


2) Back to School SHOPPING!! : I know, this should be my #1... but it's tied in to "going back to school" so it got bumped back a bit haha!! There's nothing more fun than a reason to go shopping. And who DOESN'T like to strut their stuff down the hallways after a long summer?



And my #1 Favorite activity in the fall....


1) HALLOWEEN!!! : Yes, Halloween is my favorite holiday. I love dressing up, getting free candy, hearing ghost stories... ALL OF IT!! It also happens to fall 2 days BEFORE my Birthday!! (Yup, I'm a Halloween Baby)







I know, you're bummin about going back to school, getting homework, etc... but think of all the amazing things you get to do as the seasons change! Enjoy it before (dare I say it?) the snow comes!!


Ashley@Night

ONE BIG FISH!

A MAN CAUGHT A 21-POUND CATFISH WITH HIS GRANDDAUGHTER'S BARBIE FISHING ROD:

On August 5th, 56-year-old David Hayes of Elkin, North Carolina, and his 3-year-old granddaughter, Alyssa, were doing some fishing in the pond behind David's house. At some point, Alyssa asked David to hold her Barbie fishing rod while she went inside to use the bathroom. --But just a few moments after Alyssa handed over her fishing rod, David got a bite . . . and after a 25-minute struggle, he finally reeled in a 21-pound, one-ounce catfish. --According to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, that's the largest catfish ever to be caught in the state. (Winston-Salem Journal)
(--For the record, the catfish was 32 inches long . . . which is two inches longer than Alyssa's Barbie fishing pole.)

Hey, I used to have my GI Joe's dive for worms. Does that count for anything?? -- LOL! -- Nazzy

DIFFICULT WORK ENVIRONMENT

***HOW TO SURVIVE A DIFFICULT WORK ENVIRONMENT ***

You can't choose your family, and you can't always choose the people you work with. Most offices have at least one or two difficult personalities, but here are 4 ways to make your office experience as painless as possible . . .

#1.) GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE. When a co-worker or an employee does a good job, let them know it. Competition in the office is bad for morale. Instead, embrace the idea that you're a team and when one person wins, everybody wins.

#2.) BALANCE WORK AND LIFE. Sometimes, you make work harder than it is by living and breathing your job. Make sure you separate the rest of your life from your work and you'll enjoy BOTH a lot more.

#3.) HAVE FUN. Create situations where you can bond with your co-workers. Instead of inviting your closest friends from work out for a drink, invite someone you normally wouldn't. They'll appreciate it, and they might be a little friendlier on a daily basis.

#4.) FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS. Let's face it, you don't always have the option of avoiding the people at work that you don't get along with. So fostering some sort of positive relationship is the best way to go.

--If you can't control how THEY act, you CAN put aside your differences, and try to be the bigger person. In the end, you'll make things easier on yourself.
(Monster.com)