50 Most Annoying Facebook Photos

1. The duck face.

2. The duck face while driving.

3. Pouty, "I'm sexy" face.

4. Self portraits taken in the bathroom.

5. Self portraits taken in a dirty bathroom.

6. Teenagers dressed like strippers.

7. Group photos as profile photos.

8. Adults making peace signs.

9. Adults making other immature hand gestures for no apparent reason.

10. Married moms in their 40s posing "sexy" with boobs all hanging out.

11. Photos from high school that tag people who don't want to be tagged.

12. Self portraits in the car.

13. Cousins in tiny bikinis.

14. Sexy poses in the mirror with the camera flash right in the middle of the photo.

15. People that take self portraits and post them. Every. Single. Day.

16. Bathroom poses.

17. Constant photos of the mom instead of her kids.

18. Bellies.

19. Hairy chests.

20. People giving the finger.

21. Evidence of child neglect or animal abuse.

22. Drunk photos.

23. Twenty photos of the same person with only a tiny variation.

24. Blurry photos (why not just delete them?).

25. "The mugshot" (when people don't smile).

26. "The angry mugshot" (when people look pissed off).

27. Photos of just their kids in their profile pic.

28. Teenagers with beer cans.

29. Photos of you in every outfit you wear.

30. Kids in unsafe situations.

31. Kids improperly restrained in car seats.

32. One million photos of your kid all doing the same thing.

33. Moms in the club wearing slutty clothes.

34. Oozing sores or wounds.

35. Fish face.

36. Kissy face.

37. White girls trying to look "gangster."

38. Little kids trying to look "gangster."

39. Mom with her kid -- kid is dressed cute, but mom is dressed slutty.

40. Two hundred and thirty-four photos of your cat.

41. Naked kids in the tub.

42. Kissing your partner while holding the camera.

43. Shirtless guys.

44. Drunk Friday night photos

45. Envious vacation pics.

46. Super bright, washed-out faces (turn off your flash!).

47. Two hundred group photos at the bar.

48. Feet, even if your toes are painted.

49. What you ate for dinner.

50. Bad concert photos.

Top 10 Valentine Gifts For a Guy

This list of Valentine’s Day gifts for you are some of the best items you could receive as a man, as each one provides a strong signal that she hopes to keep you around and happier than ever!  So, consider yourself lucky should any of these Valentine’s Day gifts for you show up wrapped in her hands.

No.10:  Magazines

Nothing makes a woman happier than to know she's with someone who’s driven. So if you receive a subscription to Esquire, Wired or Fast Company, that's just her way of helping you gain the tools for success while still staying both mentally and physically sharp. Plus, it's a gift that serves as a monthly reminder of how much she cares.

She's expecting: You to study well and take advantage of each publication’s advice to take your game to the next level.

***

No.9:  Blu-Rays

If Moneyball or Drive on Blu-ray land at your feet, she's clearly looking to indulge your more manly sensibility without stereotyping you as the typical locker room jock.

She's expecting: To shift those exuberant looks on your face while watching glorious high definition over to her eyes for far more than just a few hours.

***

No.8:  Bar Set

Think of this gift as her way of saying there's nothing wrong with cutting loose while she's around -- especially if it happens to occur over at your place after an excellent meal.

She's expecting: You to make use of your new tool set to keep top-notch drinks flowing whenever she wants, and throw her inhibitions to the wind.
***

No.7 Champagne & Truffles

A gift of champagne and truffles is just as much about her as it is about you. Representing some of women's greatest pleasures, her desire to experience them with you can only mean good things are to come.

She's expecting: To take advantage of the Veuve's portability as an excuse to drink in a picturesque setting, while connoisseur-grade truffles start activating your senses.
***

No.6:  Grooming Products

By providing you with the grooming tools to stay prim, she’s looking to feel smug the next time she shows you off to her friends.

She's expecting: You to maintain your fine detailing 24/7 so she can enjoy long staring sessions at her man every day of the week.
***

No.5 Cologne

One's sense of smell has the most powerful connection to memory, so by giving you a fragrance sampler kit she's hoping you'll find your signature scent and that it burns into her memory.

She's expecting: You to buy a full bottle of the scent you appreciate, and wear it during your next big date.
***

No.4:  Gift Accessories

Keeping you bundled in a Paul Smith cashmere scarf shows she's all about appreciating the finer things in life and treating those she loves like royalty.

She's expecting: To expertly piece outfits together using the scarf as the highlight.
***

No.3:  Cell Phone

If an iPhone 4s or the latest Driod winds up in your lap, clearly she's hoping to wow you with her sense of tech knowledge. She also wants to equip you with the most powerful communication device on the planet so she can stay in contact with you however she pleases, whether that’s by texting, e-mail or just talking, because she can’t get enough of you.

She's expecting: To end any excuse you could possibly dig up for not responding to calls, texts, pokes, or tweets.

***

No.2:  Intimate Bedroom Gifts

"Games," like this Chocolate Sweet Heart Box, show without a doubt that she can always be exciting, and is totally interested in exploring things she's never tried before.

She's expecting: You to let your imagination run wild and shed every last one of your inhibitions once and for all.
***

No.1:  A Classy Watch

A man's watch makes a deeply personal statement about who he is -- just ask AskMen.com's 

What Women Really Want For V-Day

Turns out, great minds do think a like. According to a new survey women don't really want anything for Valentine's day. Anything tangible, that is. They asked about 200 women between the ages of 30 and 49 and found that a whopping 72 percent want a day off from housework/childcare. That's all. No flowers, no chocolate, no teddy bears holding flowers and chocolate -- none of that. The only thing most women want is some gosh darn help.

According to the survey, which included 200 volunteer respondents:

• 72 percent of women want a day off from housework and/or childcare
• 14 percent of women want a special plan for dinner
• 9 percent of women want a gift
• 5 percent of women want sex

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Valentine's Day 2012: Average Consumer Spending Rises to $200, Four Million Proposals Expected

Consumers will be digging deeper into their pockets to buy flowers, gift cards and chocolates on Valentine's Day with average spending expected to rise eight percent over last year to nearly $200 (126.65 pounds).

And along with their expanding wallets 4 million Americans are expected to pop the question or receive a proposal on Feb 14.

"We've seen a consistent trend of consumers saying they will spend more, from holiday shopping to 2012 travel plans, and spending plans for Feb 14 are no exception," said Sonali Chakravorti, vice president at American Express.

In its latest spending and savings tracker American Express questioned 2,000 adults across the United States to gauge how much and on what consumers will be spending their money on Cupid's big day.

Nearly half of people said they intend to celebrate at a favourite restaurant, seven percent more than last year. Flowers are still the most popular gift for a Valentine, followed by gift cards, jewellery and electronics.

Among couples getting betrothed, 30 percent said they would propose during a weekend getaway or vacation, which have been dubbed engagementcations.

To seal the deal, 48 percent of people think an engagement ring costing between $1,000 to $5,000 would be appropriate but 22 percent said up to $2,000 for bling would be more realistic, while five percent thought nothing of spending $10,000 or more on a ring.

Although nearly 40 percent of women think whoever asked for the date should pay for it, 14 percent said the bill should be split, but most unmarried men said they would cover the cost of the date.

Finances can be a delicate subject, so half of people don't talk about money until they have been together six months and 20 percent of married couples did not broach the subject until after they have tied the knot.

After marriage money matters can be a cause of disagreements, although the poll showed arguments over household budgets, spending on the children and everyday purchases have declined since last year.

More men than women take credit for paying credit cards, property and school taxes and for filing income taxes, according to the poll, but 70 percent of women said they managed the household budgets.

25 Rules for Baby Names!

Naming a baby seems fun at first, but when you're actually expecting a child, you realize the enormous responsibility you hold in your hands. 

While it's definitely a matter of taste in most cases, there are some real repercussions for kids with bad baby names besides the fact that they may hate you for them someday. A recent study even showed that less-than-desirable names can actually lower a person's self-esteem and make them lonelier in life. Yikes, talk about pressure!

To help with the task, here are 25 "rules" that all parents should at least consider to keep from giving your kid a bad baby name:

1. Don't name your child after food. J.R. Martinez and Diana Gonzalez-Jones, who are expecting their first baby in May, recently told People magazine that they haven't settled on a name yet, but have ruled out two: "Salami" and "Apple Cider." Smart people they are, and we all should follow their cue -- if it's edible, don't name your baby after it.

2. Skip stripper names. No offense to strippers, but there are some basic rules to avoid giving your daughter a name that makes her sound destined for life on a pole.

3. Avoid names that people hate. These will change from year to year, but Jayden and Neveah (Heaven spelled backwards) made the list of most hated baby names this year. 

4. Think about your child's future email address. Peter Enis sounds lovely, until one day his company assigns him a work email address that becomes Penis@thiscompany.com.

5. Play the rhyme game to make sure that kids on the playground won't be able to. Jinx, Stinks. Brody is grody. Nelly is smelly. You get the idea. Any questions, just run the name by an 8-year-old boy and see what he comes up with.

6. Avoid names with 8,000 different spellings. Caitlyn. Kaitlyn, Catelyn, Caitlin ... you get the idea.

7. Don't get all creative and make up a name. Stephania, Jolissa, Crystalina, anything you just create out of thin air or by combining more than one name should be avoided.

8. Consider your kid's initials. I was teased for being JAR growing up (Julie Ann Ryan), which was annoying, but not that bad. Ashley Suzanne Smith on the other hand might feel differently.

9. Don't forget monograms. You also have to remember that the first letter of the last name goes in the middle on monograms. Peter Grant Immerson ... think about walking around with that monogram on your sweater.

10. Try not to be Inspired by random things. For example, the couple who named their baby after the Facebook "Like" button. Don't do that.

11. Don't be funny. Your kid's name isn't a joke. Harry Pitts may be funny to you, but your kid probably won't think so, and he'll likely be bigger and stronger than you someday.

12. Don't try too hard. Aristotle. Harvard. Yale. Einstein. Setting high expectations is one thing, but it's really too much pressure for any child to live up to their name in some cases.

13. Skip offensive names. Little Adolf Hitler is a darn good example of this.

14. Remember your baby will be a human not an animal. I love Alicia Silverstone, but Bear Blu is just all sorts of wrong.

15. Tame the fanatic sports fan in you -- or your partner. During the World Cup, we saw Fifa used. There are also reports of ESPN Montanna and Crimson Tide Redd. Team enthusiasm taken too far isn't fun for anyone. 

16. Don't do the celebrity thing. Celebrities love to shock us with their bizarre baby names. Aleph Portman-Millepied (Natalie Portman's son) and Moroccan Scott Cannon (one of Mariah Carey's twins) are two of the doozies we saw last year alone.

17. Avoid names that a country would ban. We may have more freedom here in the United States, but the fact that a country would ban names like "89," "Mister," and "Messiah" is a pretty good indicator you might want to ban them from your use too.

18. Think about your kid's future career. That name on a resume can and does make a difference studies say. Names like "Ish," "Congratulashayla," and "Pornwadee" make employers say, "Don't call us ..."

19. Don't get cutesy. You may have you heart set on Mercedes, but if you happen to marry someone whose last name is Driver, then I'd test drive some other names.

20. Skip the free brand endorsement. Fendi. Gucci. Cartier. Avoid the pompous and pretentious at all costs.

21. Don't give your sweet baby an evil name. Lucifer. Why even go there?

22. Don't name your kid after a pet. Sooner or later someone will tell you they have a dog with the same name as your kid no matter what it is, but going with something like King, Spike, or Bandit is going to up the frequency significantly.

23. Avoid adjectives. Trendy names are one thing, but the name “Trendy” is something else.  Yet, that’s just what soccer player Gabriel Zakuani chose for his son last year. Others to avoid: Heavenly, Splendid, Scenic.

24. Don't give your son a girlie name. I love Johnny Cash, but it's just cruel to give a boy a name like Sue, Leslie, or Marion.

25. Don't listen to anyone else. The truth is, someone is going to have a problem with absolutely any name you pick. Someone will have a bad association with it, find a way to make fun of it, or otherwise turn up their nose at your choice. So take these guidelines with a grain of salt, then name your baby whatever you damn well please ... well, almost anything.

10 Crazy Bets You Can Actually Make On Super Bowl XLVI

1. How many times will Giselle Bundchen be shown on TV during the game?

Over ½ (-150)

Under ½ (+110)

2. Will Madonna be wearing fishnet stockings at any point during the Super Bowl Halftime show?
Yes -110
No -110

3. Will Kelly Clarkson’s bare belly be showing when she sings the National Anthem?
Yes (only) 3/1

4. How many times will Peyton Manning be shown on TV during the game?

Over/Under 3½

5. How many times will David Tyree’s 2008 Super Bowl catch be shown be shown on TV during the game?

Over/Under 1

6. How many times will Andrew Luck be mentioned on TV during the game?
Over/Under 1

7. How many times will Mitt Romney be shown on TV during the game?
Over/Under 1

8. Who will the Super Bowl MVP of the Game thank first?
Teammates 2/1
God 7/2
Owner 7/2
Family 7/1
Coach 12/1
Does Not Thank Anyone 11/4 

9. What Color will the Gatorade be that is dumped on the Head Coach of the Winning Super Bowl Team?

Yellow 7/4
Orange 9/4
Clear/Water 3/1
Red 11/2
Green 6/1
Blue 10/1

10. Who will Barack Obama pick to win the game?
New England Patriots – 110
New York Giants – 110

If you are looking to get any serious action going on any of these bets you can place them at http://www.bovada.lv/

 After doing that you might want to consider talking to http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/index.php ! :-)

Love those high heels?

10 Signs You’re A Grown Up (Or At Least Getting There)

Increasingly, the line between adulthood and childhood is blurring. Some may blame a crappy economy for careers that strayed from the traditional path. Others adhere to the 30-is-the-new-20 theory. Or maybe a slew of forgotten birthdays got you confused about what year it actually is.

To remind yourself of the progress you’re making, here are 10 signs (among many others, of course), that you’re growing up. How many apply to you?

1. You send thank you cards. As in, handwritten ones (yes, these still exist!) thanking your boyfriend’s family for hosting you for a weekend, acknowledging a gift, or expressing gratitude to someone who has done you a big favor.

2. You also send thank you emails. These are less formal, and might seem unnecessary in some situations, but you do this nevertheless to reinforce your relationships with new friends, people who gave you advice, or someone who let you vent.

3. You treat others’ schedules with respect. If you make a commitment, you try to stick to it unless there’s a real reason you can’t make it. When you make a plan to meet up with a friend at a bar at 8, you don’t show up at 8:30, or 9, like you used to. You don’t bail on a friend for a dude, nor do you bail on her for another friend.

4. You’re spending money. You may not be less of a cheapskate, but you’ve started spending your money on things you didn’t before because you felt they would cut into your budget. Maybe it’s a nice bottle of wine for the friend hosting a dinner party (as opposed to two-buck chuck) or it could be flowers for the house or the organic versions of your regular grocery store purchases.

5. You begin worrying more about your health and have slowly been getting your act together for preventative care. Maybe this means you quit smoking. But it also probably means that you go to the doctor when you feel something’s wrong, and you try your best to get in some exercise. 

6. You don’t pay your taxes with a credit card. Unless you’ve been majorly impacted by the crap economy, you’ve gotten in the habit saving enough money to cover your taxes rather than blowing it on shoes and delivery sushi.

7. You’ve started to think about saving money. As opposed to desperately trying to hold on to it. You never thought you’d get here, but even the fact that you’re managing to save an extra $100 a month means something.

8. You own at least one nice piece of furniture. When you were younger, you never even thought about couches. Turns out they’re hella expensive. Maybe someone gifted you this item, but it doesn’t matter—it’s something that’s yours and that belongs in a grown-up house. You could have even found it at a flea market, but it’s the one thing that wows your guests.

9. You don’t feel hopeless when taking care of administrative duties. All the things that were new to you a few years ago—figuring out health insurance, credit cards, rent, and phone bills—might still be annoying, but they aren’t the scary, daunting things they once were. You can attack your tasks easily and you know what you’re doing.

10. You make a better effort to keep in touch with family members, even the more distant ones, because you know it’s the right thing to do. Perhaps you pick up the phone to call your parents, rather than avoiding their calls for weeks. Or you send holiday cards to loved ones to show you care.

Ahhh New Years

Resolutions are never something I've taken seriously. I try to make self improvements throughout the year, so a New Years resolution just seems like a set up for failure. Diet is always top of mind for me, so this year I agreed to sign up for a weight loss website with my sister. She twisted my arm, she's making me conform! Let's see how it goes! 

Top News of 2011

Some of these seem like they happened a while ago, but they were the top stories of 2011:

Best of 2011: Movies

This was a very hard category this year. Here's my list of top movies in no particular order. ~Jen

1. Horrible Bosses
Shout out to Randy who recommended this one to me!

2. The Help
Funny touching story, rent it

3. Super 8
Bring on Spielberg and area 51

4. Bridesmaids
Women ruled comedy this year! I laughed the entire time.

5. Twilight
Come on! How could I not include it! See them in order though.

Best of 2011: New TV Shows!

Newcomers worth catching up on for next season, in no particular order:

Best of 2011: Websites!

Here are my favorites from this year. Check them out. What are your favorites? 

In no particular order:
1. HBO go

Gleek Out!

Worst Christmas Movies

According to a Fandango poll

It's shopping time!

Contrary to popular belief, not all women like to shop. Case in point: me! Yet, here we are at that time of year again.  I will however peruse the online sites.  Today, many stores are offering free shipping! Click on the headline for a list of who is participating. 

Ass Back Home

I know so many couples that are long distance right now due to the economy.  My relationship is no different. It's hard, I won't lie, but you have to just stay strong.  Nothing compares to that moment when you finally get to see the one you love, the exuberant joy of that physical re-connection.  I feel whole again.  When they leave it's an incredibly excruciating pain, like your heart is being ripped from your body.  Thankfully for us, we know it's just temporary.  Then days turn into weeks and the weeks turn into months, but the love ... our love, is life changing. 

Bling me! Click here

I'm always in the mood for nice jewelry, but these babies have caught my eye recently, and I'm in lust for them!  It got me to thinking: what is it about shiny things that are just so hard to resist?

Alec Baldwin is addicted...to words with friends! Click here to see how it got him in trouble :-)

Happy 30th Brit Brit! Click here for a recap of her milestones.

Who do you google?

2011′s Top Ten Searched Sports Stars:

1. Maria Sharapova
2. Tiger Woods
3. Serena Williams
4. Brett Favre
5. Caroline Wozniacki
6. Kobe Bryant
7. Lebron James
8. Lamar Odom
9. Hope Solo
10. Carmelo Anthony

2011′s Top Ten Searched Musicians:

1. Justin Bieber
2. Katy Perry
3. Jennifer Lopez
4. Britney Spears
5. Lady Gaga
6. Selena Gomez
7. Nicki Minaj
8. Rihanna
9. Beyonce
10. Taylor Swift

2011′s Top Ten Searched Reality Stars:

1. Kim Kardashian
2. Kate Gosselin
3. Khloe Kardashian
4. Heidi Montag
5. Kourtney Kardashian
6. Kendra Wilkinson
7. Snooki (Nicole Polizzi)
8 Kristin Cavallari
9. Audrina Patridge
10. Tori Spelling

National Coming Out Week

Check out these great resources! www.leadwithlovefilm.com and http://www.hrc.org/

Death threats over a cat?!? Click here for the story!

The Simpons are ENDING?!?!

Click the headline for a link to the story!

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