NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF (12-07-09)

THE BEST-PAYING JOB IN AMERICA IS . . . ANESTHESIOLOGIST:Let's face it . . . most people only go to college so they can get a job after graduation and make a lot of money. --With that in mind, here's a look at the ten HIGHEST-PAYING JOBS you can get:

#1.) Anesthesiologist (--median pay: $292,000)#2.) Physician / Obstetrician / Gynecologist (--$222,000)
#3.) Psychiatrist (--$177,000)
#4.) Nurse Anesthetist (--$157,000)
#5.) Sales Director (--$140,000)
#6.) Actuary (--$129,000)
#7.) Finance Director (--$121,000)
#8.) Software Architect (--$117,000)
#9.) Attorney (--$115,000)
#10.) Insurance Broker (--$114,000) (Yahoo Finance)

ONE IN FOUR BRITISH GUYS IS GIVING HIS LADY A SEX TOY FOR CHRISTMAS:

This survey took place in the UK, and we're not sure if the results would be similar here. But we'd be very curious to find out. According to the poll, ONE in FOUR British guys is giving his lady a sex toy for Christmas. And nearly THREE in FIVE guys would like it if someone gave THEM a sex toy. (Adult Pleasure Zone)


PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY SENDING *MORE* HOLIDAY CARDS BY REGULAR MAIL:

You might assume that with all the free e-cards out there, the number of traditional holiday cards sent by regular mail would be on the decline. But it turns out that's NOT the case.

According to a spokesman for the American Greetings company, quote, "Based on all of the data
that we're seeing out in the marketplace right now . . . we're actually seeing an INCREASE in the number of people reverting back to sending paper cards." Overall, it's estimated that for every holiday e-card that's emailed or sent online, 20 paper holiday cards are mailed through the U.S. Post Office.

(--Basically, even though e-cards are cheaper and easier to send, people still send holiday cards by regular mail because they like to display them. Plus, buying and mailing a card shows you actually put some thought into it.)(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

A GROUP IS GOING TO START LEADING BUS TOURS FOR TOURISTS THROUGH SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES?

For most people, the crime-ridden streets of South Central Los Angeles aren't at the top of their must-see list when they visit Southern California. Which is why THIS defies all logic. --A nonprofit group called the Dream Center has announced that starting next month, they'll be leading BUS TOURS through South Central Los Angeles so that tourists can get an up-close look at the city's gang culture.

Not only that, but the organizers of the L.A. Gang Tours say they've got a whole list of "urban" activities for tourists to enjoy along the way, including:

#1.) Selling T-shirts painted on the spot by one of the area's graffiti artists.

#2.) Organizing "dance-offs" between local kids, where tourists would put up a cash prize and pick a winner.

#3.) And organizers were even thinking about having kids shoot tourists with water pistols, in order to sell them T-shirts reading, quote, "I Got Shot in South Central." But, for some reason, they decided against it at the last minute.--Tickets for the L.A. Gang Tour will cost $65. (Los Angeles Times)

ARE YOU HAVING AN EMOTIONAL AFFAIR?

Everyone knows what constitutes a physical affair, and if you're having one, it's blatantly obvious. But it's a whole lot harder to define what constitutes an EMOTIONAL AFFAIR. --With that in mind, the relationship gurus over at MSN have devised a six-question test to help you determine if you're having an emotional affair:

#1.) Do you avoid telling your partner how much time you spend or talk with the other person?

#2.) Do you tell the other person more about your day than your partner?

#3.) Do you tell the other person about your marital dissatisfaction?

#4.) Do you "ready your appearance" by dressing up or putting on makeup before you see the other person?

#5.) Is there a sexual attraction . . . either spoken or unspoken . . . between the two of you?#6.) Would you feel guilty if your partner saw you together?--If you answered "yes" to two or more of the questions, you're having an emotional affair. (MSN Relationships)


HERE ARE EIGHT SIGNS YOU'RE BORING AT PARTIES:

When you go to parties, do you ever get the feeling that the other guests find you BORING? -If so, here are eight signs that the person you're talking to is bored out of their mind:

#1.) Perfunctory responses: When a person is engaged, they'll give specific responses and ask follow-up questions. But when they're bored, they'll only give perfunctory responses like, "Oh really," and "Wow."

#2.) Simple questions: If you're talking to someone, and they only ask you the simplest, most basic follow-up questions, chances are they're asking them out of politeness, NOT curiosity.

#3.) Interruptions: Do I really need to explain how someone's constant interruptions could be a sign that they're bored with you? I didn't think so.

#4.) Clarification: If you've been gabbing away for 15 minutes and nobody has asked you to clarify or elaborate on even a single talking point, it's a pretty clear sign they're bored with you.

#5.) Monopolizing the conversation: If you're the only person in the group that's talking, there's a good chance the only person that's not bored with you . . . is YOU.

#6.) Abrupt changes of topic: When someone abruptly switches the topic of conversation, it's not because they were so interested in what you were saying that they wanted to save some for later. It's because they're bored with the topic . . . and with you.

#7.) Body position: When someone's really interested in you, their body will be turned to face you. If they're turned even slightly away from you, it's probably because they think you're a total snooze-fest.

#8.) Posture: Studies have shown that when people are bored, they tend to slouch, lean and fidget more than when they're genuinely interested. (Psychology Today)


HERE ARE THREE SUREFIRE CURES FOR BAD BREATH:

I'm not trying to make you paranoid, but if you've got BAD BREATH, there's a good chance no one's going to tell you . . . not even your friends. They're just going to go on with their lives, allowing you to alienate everyone you meet without even a heads-up.

That said, if you suspect your breath smells like rotting garbage, here are three surefire cures for terrible breath:

#1.) Mint: Brushing your teeth is an obvious way to get rid of your bad breath. So are using mouthwash and chewing sugar-free gum. But did you know that chewing fresh mint leaves kills bad breath just as well? It does.

#2.) Stay hydrated: Stale breath is usually caused by dehydration, so you'll want to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

#3.) Gargle with hydrogen peroxide: I realize this sounds like a terrible idea. But if you mix hydrogen peroxide with equal parts water, and gargle the mixture for 20 to 30 seconds, it'll do wonders for your god-awful breath. (Yahoo Shine)