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PICK-UP LINE #53: I may not be Fred Flintstone, but I bet I can make your bed rock."

Here's why it's ok to write "Xmas" instead of "Christmas" (http://ping.fm/JJ4sK)

V.CNN BREAKING Medical examiner: Caylee Anthony's remains identified

PICK-UP LINE #52: "I'm not actually this tall. I'm sitting on my wallet."

V.BDAYS December 19: Model Tyson Beckford is 38. Actress Alyssa Milano is 36. Actor Jake Gyllenhaal ("Brokeback Mountain," "October Sky") is 28.

"Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress."

"Don't take anything personally because by taking things personally you set yourself up to suffer for nothing."

praying, "Dear God, thank you that you love and accept me as I am … please help me to do the same".

PICK-UP LINE #51: "Lower your standards a little. I did..."

Irish actress CELINE CAWLEY has been found murdered following a robbery at her home. She was 46.

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PICK-UP LINE #51: "Something tells me you're sweet. Can I have a sample?"

watching her office-mate eat, what smells like, an onion salad. YUK!

Twitter has made Dell $1 million in revenue - http://ping.fm/tFDRo

What Would You Do If You Had A Penis For A Day?

Would You Rather Give Up Sex Or The Internet?

5 workouts u can do in 15 minutes- yoga, walking, jumping rope, etc: realsimple.com/15minuteworkouts

10 trends with staying power: realsimple.com/trendstokeep

48 solutions to sleep problems: real simple.com/sleepwell

10 guilt-free ways to say no: realsimple.com/sayno

10 guilt-free ways to say no: realsimple.com/sayno

V.BDAYS December 16: Singer Michael McCary of Boyz II Men is 37. Actress Anna Popplewell ("The Chronicles of Narnia" films) is 20.

How to Get a Good Seat on an Airplane - http://ping.fm/TcgK4

Best Web sites 2 save 4 your child's college education: savingforcollege.com & meritaid.com

PICK-UP LINE #50: "I've been noticing you not noticing me."

The best Web sites to pay down ur mortgage: bankrate.com and money.cnn.com/tools

Here's the best Web calculator for getting rid of credit card debt: http://cardtrack.com

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The Art of Now: Six Steps to Living in the Moment http://ping.fm/a9iw9

What's the difference between self-esteem & self-respect? http://ping.fm/FW9TR

V.AJ FACT Almost nine out of every ten prison inmates are adult males according to the FBI.(AandE)

encouraging those in an emotional crisis to call 800-273-TALK (8255) - Veterans Press 1 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Dating Couples (http://ping.fm/kcuMx)

V.BDAYS Actor-comedian Tim Conway is 75. Actor Don Johnson is 59. Actor Stuart Townsend ("Queen of the Damned") is 36. Actor Adam Brody is 29.

PICK-UP LINE #49: "Kissing is the language of love... so how about a conversation?"

wants 2 know which Holiday movie is best for you.

PICK-UP LINE #48: "Did you know that the scientific term for a woman like you is 'beautimus maximus?'"

V.GOSSIP Reality TV star JEFF LEWIS has refuted claims he was abusive towards UGLY BETTY actress ASHLEY JENSEN at her Los Angeles home.

USATDY Federal authorities have charged a Wall Street veteran with running a Ponzi scheme that prosecutors allege lost a staggering $50 billion.

Two Suspects Indicted in East Texas Dragging Death (http://adjix.com/837j)

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Cute reusable shopping bags, with or without Obama's cute face: http://ad.vu/hmw

Why do women stay with men who cheat?

Last 31 Days Of 2008: Get A Bra Fitting: http://ping.fm/MMDDS

10 Albums From 2008 You Might Have Missed: http://ping.fm/am72j

10 Albums From 2008 You Might Have Missed: http://ping.fm/am72j

BDAYS Dec. 12: Singer-percussionist Sheila E. is 51. Guitarist Eric Schenkman of Spin Doctors is 45. Bassist Nicholas Dimichino of Nine Days=41

PICK-UP LINE # 47: "I'm a stud muffin baby, why don't you take a bite?"

Malia and Sasha Obama's Photo Diary: http://ping.fm/LzBCv

Is glad the ones I love are no longer employed by the Big 3 & immune 2 pending changes in Washington.

V.GOSSIP HANNAH MONTANA star MILEY CYRUS is now legal to drive - if she's accompanied by a licensed driver over the age of 25.

Question: I'm thinking of getting a remote car starter. Any recommendations on dealers/installers?

Social Networks and 40-Something Women: http://ping.fm/8LsEy

Subway must be affect by the economy too. According 2 the sandwich maker, u r only allowed 6 of each veggie on a foot long. 6 olives? Geesh!

Today in 1946: The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is established.(byTHC)

Question: Have u ever taken a job u didn't want but needed out of desperation?

PICK-UP LINE #46 "Are you an interior decorator? When you walked into the room it suddenly became beautiful."

V.USATDY President Bush intervened in one of Africa's worst crises Tuesday, calling on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to step down from power

V.AJ FACT Domestic violence is the number one cause of emergency room visits by women, according to a US Govt. study on domestic violence.(AandE)

V.USATDY This winter, 38.6 million Americans will use online coupons, up 22% from the same period last year, says Simmons Market Research Bureau.

V.USATDY This winter, 38.6 million Americans will use online coupons, up 22% from the same period last year, says Simmons Market Research Bureau.

"The most hopelessly stupid man is he who is not aware that he is wise. Except for the guy who seriously expects to win the lottery."

V.USATDY Three-fourths of resale stores said they had higher sales in September and October, compared with the same period last year.

V.AJ FACT Households living in rented property had more than twice the rate of motor vehicle theft than those in owned property.(AandE)

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25 Things A Man Should Never Say To A Woman: http://ping.fm/2LCgc

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Is Oprah’s Weight Struggle The Secret To Her Success? http://ping.fm/H4d38

How to Suppress the Gag Reflex: http://ping.fm/aZ55C

Do you think depressed people more prone to addiction -- and why?http://ping.fm/MWlr9

Silly Pick-up line: "Excuse me I lost my teddy bear. Will you sleep with me tonight?"

V.AJ FACT As a cost-cutting measure, the state of Virginia only serves prison inmates two meals a day on weekends and holidays.(AandE)

V.USATDY A record 7.3 million people were working part time in November although they wanted to work full time, up 62% from a year ago.(UT)

LMAO at this pick-up line: "I may not be Fred Flintstone, but I bet I can make your bed rock."

V.BDAYS December 8: Guitarist Marty Friedman (Megadeth) is 46. Actress Teri Hatcher is 44.

V.HIST 1987: President Reagan & Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev sign the first treaty to reduce the nuclear arsenals of the two superpowers.

V.HIST ENT 1963: Frank Sinatra Jr. is kidnapped in Lake Tahoe, Nevada on this day.(byTHC)

my new upstairs neighbor is a 70lb dog w/ the noisiest owner. The dog never stops tromping thru the apt & barking & the owner plays country music

PICKMEUP LINE: "Is there a rainbow in here? Because you're the treasure I've been searching for."

AMERICA FERRERA is stepping in to help HILLARY CLINTON clear millions of dollars of debt she accumulated during her failed presidential campaign

SPK'NTXT 'You can't tell anyone about this hot stock tip,' said Boesky. 'Don't worry, :-X (my lips are sealed),' replied Smith sarcastically.

Bought & applied Loreal nail polish last night & it's chipping already. Guess I've been spoiled by OPI.

V.GOSSIP Bettie Page, the 1950s pinup known for her saucy come-hither looks, was hospitalized in intensive care after suffering a heart attack

V.PICKMEUP "Baby, you're the next contestant in the game of love."

HIST ENT Today in 1952: 'The Abbott and Costello Show' begins a 52-episode, syndicated run on TV.(byTHC)

V.PICKMEUP "If a raindrop fell every time I thought of you, Noah would need to build another ark!" (byPBO)

V.PICK-UP LINE: "You know, I'm actually a fertility god in some underdeveloped nations." (byPBO)

It takes the courage & strength of a warrior 2 ask 4 help...if you're in an emotional crisis call 800-273-TALK. Press 1 for veterans

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2morrow's lunch: wild salmon w/ an orange bourbon marinade & seasoned sugar snap peas, cauliflower & baby carrots

Tonight's dinner: white turkey w/sliced yellow carrots, white navy beans, & chopped spinach in a garlic herb sauce.

just returned from another great Toastmasters meeting.

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Should Barack Obama's inauguration be scaled back in deference to the nation's poor economy?

V.USATDY Battered by record foreclosures and falling tax revenue, cities are laying off workers, raising fees and closing libraries.

The Dow closes down about 680 points, as manufacturing hits a 26-year low and the U.S. is declared to be in a recession.