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Two new laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving go into effect July 1, 2008. Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions concerning these new laws.
Q: When do the new wireless telephone laws take effect?
A: The new laws take effect July 1, 2008
Q: What is the difference between the two laws?
A: The first prohibits all drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle. (Vehicle Code (VC) §23123). Motorists 18 and over may use a hands-free device. Drivers under the age of 18 may NOT use a wireless telephone or hands-free device while operating a motor vehicle(VC §23124).
Q: What if I need to use my telephone during an emergency, and I do not have a hands- free device?
A: The law allows a driver to use a wireless telephone to make emergency calls to a law enforcement agency, a medical provider, the fire department, or other emergency services agency.
Q: What are the fines if I’m convicted?
A: The base fine for the FIRST offense is $20 and $50 for subsequent convictions. According to the Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule, with the addition of penalty assessments, a first offense is $76 and a second offense is $190.
Q: Will I receive a point on my drivers license if I’m convicted for a violation of the wireless telephone law?
A: NO. The violation is a reportable offense: however, DMV will not assign a violation point.
Q: Will the conviction appear on my driving record?
A: Yes, but the violation point will not be added.
Q: Will there be a grace period when motorists will only get a warning?
A: NO. The law becomes in effect on July 1, 2008. Whether a citation is issued is always at the discretion of the officer based upon his or her determination of the most appropriate remedy for the situation.
Q: Are passengers affected by this law?
A: No. This law only applies to the person driving a motor vehicle.
Q: Do these laws apply to out-of-state drivers whose home states do not have such laws?
A: Yes
Q: Can I be pulled over by a law enforcement officer for using my handheld wireless telephone?
A: YES. A law enforcement officer can pull you over just for this infraction.
Q: What if my phone has a push-to-talk feature, can I use that?
A: No. The law does provide an exception for those operating a commercial motor truck or truck tractor (excluding pickups), implements of husbandry, farm vehicle or tow truck, to use a two-way radio operated by a “push-to-talk” feature.
Q: What other exceptions are there?
A: Operators of an authorized emergency vehicle during the course of employment are exempt as are those motorists operating a vehicle on private property
DRIVERS 18 AND OVER
Drivers 18 and over will be allowed to use a hands-free device to talk on their wireless telephone while driving. The following FAQs apply to those motorists 18 and over.
Q: Does the new “hands-free” law prohibit you from dialing a wireless telephone while driving or just talking on it?
A: The new law does not prohibit dialing, but drivers are strongly urged not to dial while driving.
Q: Will it be legal to use a Blue Tooth or other earpiece?
A: Yes, however you cannot have BOTH ears covered.
Q: Does the new hands-free law allow you to use the speaker phone function of your wireless telephone while driving?
A: Yes.
Q: Does the new “hands-free” law allow drivers 18 and over to text page while driving?
A: The law does not specifically prohibit that, but an officer can pull over and issue a citation to a driver of any age if, in the officer’s opinion, the driver was distracted and not operating the vehicle safely. Text paging while driving is unsafe at any speed and is strongly discouraged.
DRIVERS UNDER 18
Q: Am I allowed to use my wireless telephone hands free?
A: NO. Drivers under the age of 18 may not use a wireless telephone, pager, laptop or any other electronic communication or mobile services device to speak or text while driving in any manner, even hands free. EXCEPTION: Permitted in emergency situations to call police, fire or medical authorities. (VC §23124).
Q: Why is the law stricter for provisional drivers?
A: Statistics show that teen drivers are more likely than older drivers to be involved in crashes because they lack driving experience and tend to take greater risks. Teen drivers are vulnerable to driving distractions such as talking with passengers, eating or drinking, and talking or texting on wireless phones, which increase the chance of getting involved in serious vehicle crashes.
Q: Can my parents give me permission to allow me to use my wireless telephone while driving?
A: NO. The only exception is an emergency situation that requires you to call a law enforcement agency, a health care provider, the fire department or other emergency agency entity.
Q: Does the law apply to me if I’m an emancipated minor?
A: Yes. The restriction applies to all licensed drivers who are under the age of 18.
Q: If I have my parent(s) or someone age 25 years or older in the car with me, may I use my wireless telephone while driving?
A: NO. You may only use your wireless telephone in an emergency situation.
Q: Will the restriction appear on my provisional license?
A: No
Q: May I use the hands-free feature while driving if my car has the feature built in?
A: NO. The law prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from using any type of wireless device while driving, except in an emergency situation.
Q: Can a law enforcement officer stop me for using my hands-free device while driving?
A: No. For drivers under the age of 18, this is considered a SECONDARY violation meaning that a law enforcement officer may cite you for using a hands-free wireless phone if you were pulled over for another violation. However, the prohibition against using a handheld wireless telephone while driving is a PRIMARY violation for which a law enforcement officer can pull you over.
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Good Luck and please drive safely and keep those seat belts fastened!! Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, "Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty."
Then the second tree said, "Someday I will be a mighty ship. I will take kings and queens across the waters and sail to the corners of the world. Everyone will feel safe in me because of the strength of my hull."
Finally the third tree said, "I want to grow to be the tallest and straightest tree in the forest. People will see me on top of the hill, and look up to my branches, and think of the heavens and God and how close to them I am reaching. I will be the greatest tree of all time and people will always remember me.
After a few years of praying that their dreams would come true, a group of woodsmen came upon the trees. When one came to the first tree he said, "This looks like a strong tree, I think should be able to sell the wood to a carpenter," and he began cutting it down. The tree was happy, because he knew that the carpenter would make him into a treasure chest.
At the second tree the woodsman said, "This looks like a strong tree, I should be able to sell it to the shipyar d." The second tree was happy because he knew he was on his way to becoming a mighty ship.
When the woodsmen came upon the third tree, the tree was frightened because he knew that if they cut him down his dreams would not come true. One of the woodsmen said, "I don't need anything special from my tree, I'll take this one," and he cut it down.
When the first tree arrived at the carpenters, he was made into a feed box for animals. He was then placed in a barn and filled with hay. This was not at all what he had prayed for.
The second tree was cut and made into a small fishing boat. His dreams of being a mighty ship and carrying kings had c ome to an end.
The third tree was cut into large pieces and left alone in the dark. The years went by, and the trees forgot about their dreams.
Then one day, a man and woman came to the barn. She gave birth and they placed the baby in the hay in the feed box that was made from the first tree. The man wished that he could have made a crib for the baby, but this manger would have to do. The tree could feel the importance of this event and knew that it had held the greatest treasure of all time.
Years later, a group of men got in the fishing boat made from the second tree. One of them was tired and went to sleep. While they were out on the water, a great storm arose, and the tree didn't think it was strong enough to keep the men safe. The men woke the sleeping man, and He stood and said "Peace" and the storm stopped. At this time, the tree knew that it had carried the King of Kings in its boat.
Finally, someone came and got the third tree. It was carried through the streets as the people mocked the man who was carrying it. When they came to a stop, the man was nailed to the tree and raised in the air to die at the top of a hill. When Sunday came, the tree came to realize that it was strong enough to stand at the top of the hill and be as close to God as was possible because Jesus had been crucified on it.
The moral of this story is that when things don't seem to be going your way, al ways know that God has a plan for you. If you place your trust in Him, He will give you great gifts. Each of the trees got what they wanted, just not in the way they had imagined. We don't always know what God's plans are for us. We just know that His ways are not our ways, but His ways are always best.
Please keep this moving by passing it on so that He may inspire more people on the way. May your day be blessed. And until we meet again, may God cradle you in the palm of His hand. Last sunday, i spoke to Black's sister Cookie and told her about my plans on making a surprise get-together for Black's birthday. She told me it is impossible to come up with a surprise thing because he never liked surprises. But I told her, I'd still take the risk because you'll be 60 only once in a lifetime, so we planned the day and the venue.
Comes Monday til thursday, Black and I were in Vegas to attend a conference called the Interop at Mandalay Bay.
When we got back, it really took me a hard time to call his family and 2 of his close friends for an invitation because we were almost together most of the time. I took advantage of the times when he took a nap, he was in the shower and he'd go out to buy some cigarettes. Probably he was surprised why I didn't want to go out with him this time. Also, why am I closing the door at the room.
So, what he knew is that, we are meeting my aunt and my uncle (who stays in San Francisco) when they come and visit LA then we are treating them for lunch. He kinda actually felt bad that they would not want to go straight to the house. But I said, they'd still go to the house but we'll have to treat them first.
Comes saturday before 2:30pm, we were already on our way to Hometown Buffet at Hawthorne. I was so quiet in the car, tensed and nervous. But what Black was thinking is that, I am overwhelmed on meeting with my family. When we were looking for a parking space, his son and his family was there. He approached them, thinking that it was a coincidence seeing them there. Then I went inside for reservations where he thought I was looking if my relatives are already inside. Then suddenly everyone started coming, his sister Cookie and husband, mother, sister Jane. He still didn't know what's up, asking everyone and wonder howcome he didn't know anything. And when he saw his bestfriend Michelle, then he realized we planned something.
I was very very tensed and scared because I don't know how he would react to it, and what might happen to me. Since everyone was into the idea, everyone gave their full support and they all tried to tell Black that he deserve to get a surprise once in a lifetime.
Well, I should say, it was a total success. And everyone went home happy and fulfilled. No one messes with Black but this time, we GOTCHA. :) So we took advantage of it, and sang him the birthday jingle before he sliced the cake. For him, it was an embarrassment, but for everyone, it was a dream come true.
To everyone, THANK YOU SO, SO VERY MUCH!!! If not for your support, the surprise would not be a success. We love you all.
Time had past, and a lot of things had changed. But all the things that made me fall in love with Black still linger in my thoughts and saved in my cellphone's inbox, to make me constantly be in love. Let me share some of the text messages so you know what I am talking about. Messages are written as is....
(10/19/07 4:37pm) This is not good getting home and U R not here. I miss U not being here. DAMN.
(10/19/07 5:48pm) I miss U and I am tired. I will try to sleep but I do not think I will sleep well without U.
(10/21/07 5:45pm) U do have a way with words. Night R long without U.
(10/21/07 8:50pm) Now I really miss U. All day with no Nina.
(10/22/07 4:55pm) This was a long day. I need 2 eat and shower and call U. Then I will go 2 bed. I am really tired. Wish U WERE HERE 2
CUDDLE UP WITH.
(10/23/07 3:11am) I am at work now. I toss and turn last night looking 4 U during the night. Damn need U next 2 me.
(10/23/07 3:53pm) The good part of U being gonenow is I know I do not want 2 B without U. Love ya Babe.
(10/23/07 3:49pm) A long time. Really want U home again. I suppose U know just what I mean. U got 2 take care of yourself also. Eat better and sleep or U will be no good when U get home.
10/24/07 1:55pm) I can only think of U being home when I get here. It will be good 2 see U again.
(10/24/07 2:35pm) I just want to see and hold and kiss U because I miss U. It has been so long it could be over before it stats. LOL
(10/24/07 2:41pm) No wonder I want U. U R all I need 2 get by.
(10/24/07 2:45) I am glad U want me also. Feels good 2 know U R wanted and needed by someone. Don't U agree?
(10/24/07 3:04pm) U should have been able 2 feel that. Why else would I want 2 take care of U? Why else would I have kept U with me all the time?
(10/24/07 3:34pm) I just want U. That is all I need. Do U need more than just me?
(11/01/07 4:32pm) U R giving me all I ask 4. U R giving me everlasting love. Whatmore could I ever need? Where I am U R with me always.
(11/01/07 5:03am) U have a great day also. I know U like 2 hear this. Love ya.
(11/02/07 4:42am) We get thru today and we R in each others arms again. Today will be a long day and a longer night. Miss U so much.
(11/07/07 4:10am) I am here at work again. It would benice to come home to U again.
(11/09/07 2:20am) U have started my day with a smile. I get 2 pick U up in the morning also. I can see U smiling with me now.
(11/13/07 3:28am) On my way to work now. Miss U Babe.
(11/14/07 3:41pm) We got it all. If there is more I dont need it. U R enough 4 me.
(11/14/07 3:56am) It really feels good 2 say I have U. I could not ask 4 a better woman. U R the best. Thanks.
(11/14/07 3:54pm) The more I am with U, the more I want 2 B with U.
(11/14/07 5:42pm) Thanks Babe. U R everything 2 me as well.
(11/14/07 5:46pm) U have nothing 2 worried about. I am here 2 stay.
(11/14/07 5:52am) We R half way thru te week. Saturday cant come fast enough. I DO care 4 U also.
(12/03/08 5:08) I am up and I got U in my heart and soul.
(12/10/07 11:57pm) U R wrong. I do not enjoy this at all. But I must have it your way. If U love some1 let them go. If they return they love U also. Will U return my love or have I lost U is the question. It will not B what U say but what U do. I am here waiting 2 C if my love is going to return.
(12/11/07 5:35pm) I do want U with me always U know. U seem not 2 believe that. Up 2 U 2 stay with me or not. O have only been talking 2 U since we met. Is that what U want?
(12/11/07 9:38pm) I tossed and turned all night. No sandwich this morning. No 1 at home when I get there. No 1 2 talk 2. I miss all that. I can not help but think about U not here. This is fucked up.
(12/13/07 6:53pm) Thank you babe. I feel the same way as U. I just never have the words to express it. Good morning love.
(12/13/07 6:55pm) Mahal kita
(12/17/08 11:17pm) I went to sleep and now I miss U. Love U.
(1/14/08 10:24) OK Babe. Everyone is shocked I got married. All I can say is I am happy.
(2/21/08 6:50am) Sorry about yesterday. U did not seem like U wanted to be bothered and i wanted to make love. Let me know when to pick U up later.
(04/01/08 11:43) I will just keep you. Stop feeling sorry for yourself.
Well, Blackman surely have all the power & charism to drive women to fall for him... Now U know why.
You may think this as co-incidence, but again it will make us think and ponder that Computers are really the tool that the Anti-Christ will be using during his reign...
A-6 P-96
B-12 Q-102
C-18 R-108
D-24 S-114
E-30 T-120
F-36 U-126
G-42 V-132
H-48 W-138
I-54 X-144
J-60 Y-150
K-66 Z-156
L-72
M-78
N-84
O-90
*First assign the letter A, the number 6, then each succeeding letter, just add 6, so B makes 12 and C makes 18, and so on and so forth...
Now, write the letters of the word "Computer" and get the designated number of each letter, then sum it up...
Like this:
C-18
O-90
M-78
P-96
U-126
T-120
E-30
R-108
________
Creepy isn't it?
This is an awesome prayer.
Believe it and you shall be blessed.
The problem with many of us is that we don't believe that God will open a window and pour out blessings that we won't have room to receive them. I dare anyone to try God. He is true to His word. God cannot lie and His promises are sure.
Three things will happen to you this coming week:
(1) You will find favour with someone you don't expect;
(2) You will be too relevant to be ignored;
(3) You will encounter God and you will never remain the same again.
My prayer for you today:
The eyes beholding this message shall not behold evil, the hands that will share this message to others shall not labor in vain, the mouth saying, Amen to this prayer shall laugh forever. Remain in God's love as you share this prayer to everybody. Have a lovely journey of life! Trust in
the Lord with all your heart and He will never fail you because He is AWESOME!
If you truly need a blessing, continue reading :
Heavenly Father, most Gracious and Loving God, I pray to you that you abundantly bless my family and me. I know that you recognize, that a family is more than just a mother, father, sister, brother, husband and wife, but all who believe and trust in you. Father, I send up a prayer request for blessings for not only the person who is reading this , but for me and all that I have shared this message to. And that the power of joined prayer by those who believe and trust in you is more powerful than anything. I thank you in advance for your blessings.
Father God, deliver the person reading this right now from debt and debt's burdens. Release your Godly wisdom that I may be a good steward over all that You have given me Father, for I know how wonderful and mighty you are and how if we just obey you and walk in your word and have the faith of a mustard seed that you will pour out blessings. I thank you now Lord for the recent blessings I have received and for the blessings yet to come because I know you are not done with me yet. In Jesus' name, I pray.
Amen.
TAKE 60 SECONDS and share this on quickly and within hours, you will have caused a multitude of people to pray to God for each other.
Then sit back and watch the power of God work in your life for doing the thing that you know He loves.
Remain Blessed !!!
A strong person works out every day to keep their body in shape.
A person of strength builds relationships to keep their soul in shape.
A strong person isn't afraid of anything.
A person of strength shows courage in the midst of their fear.
A strong person won't let anyone get the best of them.
A person of strength gives the best of themselves to everyone.
A strong person makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future.
A person of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be unexpected blessings and capitalizes on them.
A strong person wears a look of confidence on their face.
A person of strength wears grace.
A strong person has faith that they are strong enough for the journey.
A person of strength has faith that it is in the journey that they will become strong.
I believe -
. . . that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.
I believe -
. . . that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I believe -
. . . that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
I believe -
. . . that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I believe -
. . . that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
I believe -
. . . that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I believe -
. . . that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
I believe -
. . . that you can keep going long after you think you can't.
I believe -
. . . that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I believe -
. . . that either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I believe -
. . . That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
I believe -
. . . that money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I believe -
. . . that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.
I believe -
. . . that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.
I believe -
. . . that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
I believe -
. . . that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
I believe -
. . . that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I believe -
. . . that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I believe -
. . . that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I believe -
. . . that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I believe -
. . . two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I believe -
. . . that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.
I believe -
. . . that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.
I believe -
. . . that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I believe -
. . . that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.
I believe -
. . . that you should send this to all of the people that you believe in. I just did.
Here are some guidelines on how to control your emotions towards your better-half, friends, colleagues and all other people around you. The rules of practicing "a blessed attitude":
No.1 The 1st to get mad has the right to be mad. If he was the 1st, just keep silent for a moment.
No. 2 Noone gets into a fight alone. If you just kept silent, then the one whose provoking a fight will soon stop.
No. 3 The person whose mad, is "deaf". Because when someone is mad, he listens to noone. So, don't try to explain and fight back. He won't understand you because his concern is all for himself.
No. 4 The person mad is "crazy". Pastor says, this is Biblical. Because the Lord said when He was crucified, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do" (Luke 23:34). Modern term for these kind of people are crazy. So you better not get angry so you won't be considered crazy too.
You should also know and realize that the person who make your day bad are jewels , because you need them for you to mature. God will not take these people away; it's for you to take away your bad feelings towards them.
You'll know that you have matured when you no longer get annoyed with these people because you have learned to accept them and to have more patience with them.
No. 5 Finally, the best part of this is to tell yourself that, because of this person, "I will grow mature," and because of his contribution to my maturity, GOD will take heed on him. For it is written, "Never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of GOD" (Romans 12:19).
Mutual respect, love, understanding, courtesy and a mutual consideration of each other's needs plus mutual tolerance are not only a must for marital and familial bliss but also very meritorious.
“Muslims have better morals, and the best of these are those who are best for their women." (Tirmidhi) A hadith has already been quoted which says that the food which one puts in his wife's mouth earns him merit. Another hadith goes a bit further and predicts merit even on the sexual act of a husband and a wife. Another hadith tells us that when a husband, upon returning home, looks at his wife with love and the wife returns his glance with love, Allah looks upon both of them with Mercy.
Husband and wife are always together and pass a large portion of their lives in each other's company. It is but natural for frictions to arise. If these normal misunderstandings and displeasures are allowed to degenerate into bitter quarrels and cruelty to each other, then not only are worldly pleasures destroyed but the Divine reward for mutual love is also lost.
The bible have formulated for us a perfect guideline for marital bliss; it can be summarized as follows: "Do not look at only those things which displease you; think too that the partner, who is displeasing you, has some good qualities as well. If you think of these good qualities, the good relationship with your spouse shall be restored". The Lord has said, “No believer should have total dislike of a believing woman because if he dislikes one thing, there would be some quality in her which he would surely like.”
If husband and wife follow this principle and live with mutual love and try their best to be good to each other, their marital life shall be enriched with happiness and they shall go on earning more and more merit and Divine rewards all their lives.
Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life. (1 Peter 3:1-7)
1 - ICE KISS
Celebrate the first day of winter with an ice kiss. Put an ice cube in your mouth until your mouth becomes cold. Remove the cube, track down your love and plant a kiss that will send chills!
- 2 - ELECTRIC SHOCK KISS
The two of you shuffle your feet furiously on carpet. When you both have an electric charge, lean over and slowly aim for each other's lips. With your lips about one-half inch apart, move in even slower until a spark jumps between the two of you. Instantly after this happens, kiss one another...the please us the kiss right after the shock!
- 3 - CAMPING KISS
On a beautiful cool night, you and your love crawl into a sleeping bag outside. Cuddle and kiss.
- 4 - REWARD KISS
Next time your love performs some disliked home chore like cleaning the bathroom, mowing the lawn, or taking out the garbage, show your appreciation by tucking a candy kiss in a strategic location.
- 5 - POST-IT KISS
Use 3M Post-It notes to make a trail through your house that leads to your lips. Put a lipstick print or lip symbol on each note with an arrow pointing to the next note. You, of course, are at the end of the trail with a Post-It note over your lips that says, "LIFT FOR KISS"
- 6 - KISSING IN THE RAIN
The next time it rains, grab an umbrella, rain coats, and your love. Then go outside and kiss in the rain. If the spirit of the kiss moves you, remove the umbrella and kiss 'till the two of you are soaked.
- 7 - HERSHEY`S KISSES
Prepare a small bag of Hershey`s kisses and slip it into your love's purse, briefcase, or lunchbox. Attach a note that reads "SORRY, I CAN'T BE THERE IN PERSON, BUT THINK OF ME AND DO THE FOLLOWING: Close your eyes and place the candy between your lips. Drop the candy in your mouth and roll it on your tongue until it melts.
- 8 - TRACY AND HEPBURN KISS
Make flash cards, and the two of you re-enact the following kissing scene from WOMAN OF THE YEAR:
(1942): (Reclining face to face on a couch, woman on top.)
SAM: Something I've got to get off my chest.
TESS: I'm too heavy?
SAM: I love you.
TESS: Me, too.
SAM: Positive.
TESS: That's nice. Even when I'm sober?
SAM: Even when you're brilliant. (The two of you kiss.)
- 9 - KISSES IN A BALLOON
Cut out small red tissue lips, and place them inside an opaque balloon filled with helium (any party store could do this for you) Tie the balloon to your love's chair at dinner. Desert is a shower of kisses delivered by a sharp pin.
- 10 - TOLL KISS
Next time you are driving your love somewhere, stop the car before crossing a bridge or going through a tunnel, and say the toll must be paid before you can go any further. Of course, the toll cost in one kiss.
- 11 - MORSE CODE KISS
If you know Morse code, great, If not, this is a great way to learn. Find a Morse Code chart. Using long and short kisses, spell out a message to your love and have him or her try to decipher them.
- 12 - KISSING METER KISSES
We have parking meters, so why not kissing meters? Turn a box into your own kissing meter and wear it around your neck. Give your love kissing tokens to start your kissing meter. Have an "expired" sign appear when you need another kiss.
- 13 - AUDIO STIMULATION
Make a cassette of kissing noises and place in your love's cassette player (walkman, car or home) with a note attached.
- 14 - BREAKFAST IN BED KISS
Slip out of bed early and prepare a special "Kissing" breakfast to serve to your love in bed. Pick foods that you can easily pick up and feed to your love. Kiss between bites!
- 15 - STAIRWELL KISS
This kiss is to be done at a party or at a gathering with your love. Steal away to a private location like behind a door or tree, or on the stairwell and passionately kiss each other. The risk of being discovered in the act is the key element.
- 16 - SCUBA KISSING
Wearing a diving mask and fins, simulate swimming underwater. Snorkel across the room to your love and kiss him or her.
If you answered April 15, you’re way off.
Even the IRS’ strangle hold on your wallet is no match for the grip Cupid has on lovers who want to please and delight their significant others.
If the approaching holiday has you sweating, you’re not alone. Many surveys show lovers can be out touch with what the loves of their lives really want for Valentine’s Day.
And the consequences of a bad Valentine’s Day gift aren’t pretty. According to one survey, as many as six million people have broken up with someone on Valentine’s Day.
A survey conducted by Bill Me Later Inc. and Ipsos Insight reveals that men really are from Mars when it comes to knowing what their sweethearts want for Valentine’s Day.
More than 90 percent of the men polled said they would be giving a hug as part of their gift. Only 13 percent of the female respondents, however, said they wanted a hug. Twenty-two percent of men who intend to give gifts said they would give lingerie, but only 2 percent of the women surveyed want lingerie.
Flowers, the most coveted gift on the female list of desirable Valentine’s Day gifts, ranked second on the male gift-giving list. However, jewelry, which was the women’s second pick for most desired gift, only rated fifth on the men’s list.
Does all of this discord between men and women’s visions of the perfect Valentine’s Day cause any relationship damage?
It certainly does.
The difference in gender perception is probably a more significant problem than people imagine, according to Carolyn Kaufman, a clinical psychologist and an assistant professor at Columbus State Community College in Ohio.
The commercial expectations for Valentine’s Day are focused on women's ideals of love, and not men's.
“That means men are forced to do things that don't say love to them,” she said. “In fact, for men, (these gifts) may just (be) cheesy."
But there are some who don’t feel the pressure at all. Take Dan Parks, president and creative director of Corporate Planners Unlimited Inc.
He prepares a gift and card for both his wife and daughter for each day in the month of February. Parks starts collecting cards in June or July so he’s got everything in place when February rolls around.
Gathering 56 cards and 56 gifts may seem like a Herculean effort, but not to Parks. For him, “It is truly a labor of love,” he said.
Kaufman said expressions of love are clearly in the eyes of the beholder. Spending time together, taking walks, kissing, candle-lit dinners, hugging, holding hands, and making love are all signs of love to men.
Women, on the other hand, are much more focused on seeing love in the tokens associated with Valentine's Day, like flowers and surprise gifts.
A conflict develops between how a man wants to express his affection, and how he's being told to express it. Kaufman cautioned that, “If he does what he's expected to do, it may feel fake or forced to either or both partners. And that's not romantic.”
If you want to avoid feeling let down this Valentine’s Day, try following these three tips from Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman, psychologist and author of “Dating From The Inside-Out: Using The Law of Attraction in Matters of the Heart:”
1. If there is something special you’d like to do, be proactive and suggest it. Expecting him to read your mind is a set up for both of you.
2. Think of all the ways your partner is good to you. This should balance out your expectations around this one particular holiday.
3. Think of the legend of St. Valentine and the real meaning of Valentine’s Day. One legend says Valentine was a priest who served during the 3rd Century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage for young single men, Valentine continued to perform marriages in secret and was put to death. In another legend, Valentine actually sent the first “Valentine” after he fell in love with a girl while in prison. It is believed he signed the note, “From your Valentine.” St. Valentine’s focus was on his love for others, not on himself, according to Kouffman. So, choose to make this holiday romantic for your partner, instead of thinking about what should be done for you. This should take the pressure off.
Sherman added that it’s not the specific expectations around Valentine’s Day that matter, it’s feeling appreciated. “Let the other person know they matter to you in some way. And, also remember, one day does not signify the love given to you over the lifetime of your relationship.” under 60 points = not too sexy
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Mr. and Mrs. Doe come before the judge for their divorce hearing.
The judge says, "What are the grounds?"
Mrs. Doe says, "Cruel and inhuman punishment. He tied me to the bed, forced me to sing Jingle Bells while he pissed all over me."
The judge says, "My God, that's horrible."
She says, "Yeah. He knows how much I hate that song."
Amazing but true? How you get undressed reveals your personality...
1.) If you throw your clothes all over the place, you are a friendly, life-of-the-party type. You are free with your thoughts and opinions, not caring much about what others think of you. Your parents might think your room looks like a cyclone hit it? but it actually represents your happy, individualistic nature!
2.) If you remove each piece of clothing and put it away carefully, you are a serious person who likes her life to be very calm. You are comfortable with routine, and you believe that the best way to deal with life's problems is to prevent them in the first place.
3.) If you are a perfectionist, By nature you are quite shy. You are observant and you know more about some people than they think, just because because you've watched them. You are dependable and sometimes intense. You think carefully before making decisions. You go about your tasks methodically, with concentration. You know how to pay attention.
4.) If you take off the shirt, and ten minutes later get around to the pants, you are an extremely self-confident person. You are naturally bright and intellectual. You are also a deep thinker who loves to ask questions and ponder the meaning of things. You hate being rushed and you do not like to be hassled. Usually you like a lot of free time for yourself.
5.) If you get out of your clothes as quickly as possible, you are concerned about others and what they expect from you, but you're worried about your own needs. You are family-oriented, and stay extremely busy. You often feel stressed, but most of those heavy expectations come from your own head! Give yourself a break, you don't have to be perfect.
6.) If you take off your rings, earrings, necklace, watch, et cetera before anything else, you are a warm and sensitive person. You are considerate and thoughtful, and you give good advice to your friends. You are a natural born romantic.
7.) If you don't have an undressing routine and you never do it the same way twice, you are a very curious and interesting person. You enjoy a broad range of activities. You take risks and enjoy fun and adventure. You are very social.
Since the 1st time I took the bus, I always made sure that I had a bunch of quarters in my purse, to make it easier for me to pay $1.25 fare. But when I started to work again, I had to find an easier way for me to pay the $1.55 fare, and also make use of the other coins we have at home bec we use the quarters for laundry. So what I did was, I prepared exact amount and packed them individually and tagged them from Monday to Friday. Also, in case a coin falls off, then I have extra dies & nickels with tag on the paper saying which is 5 & 10 cents ( I get confused w/ these coins bec 5 cents is bigger than 10 cents). In that way it'll be easier & faster when paying the bus. I was actually thinking why don't other passengers try to straighten their $1 bill while waiting for the bus, so they don't make several attempts when putting their money in the box. Then they would look like dancing just bec they're getting off their balance while stood infront.
Now, I can already recognize 5 from 10 cents just by feeling its shape. Well, everyday is always a learning experience for me.
Like now, I have a new way of knowing if I'm near my stop just by looking at my watch. Bec normally buses stop at the time mentioned, then I alert myself that I'm about to get off. I would say, I am now enjoying taking the bus, unlike before, I was really scared & it takes me a lot of psychological conditioning. But now, well, I am indeed having fun.
Once upon a time, there lived a happy couple, with their 3 lovely triplet daughters; Jessica, Antoinette & Llana. The 3 daughters were brought up in a prim-and-proper fashion and when they reached 20, their parents thought it was time to get them married. So, the parents found them the most suitable " leng chais" ( handsome guys).
They got married and were preparing to set-off on their honeymoon. As "concerned" (more like "kay-poh") parents, they were curious about their daughters' first-night experience.So, before the daughters went on their respective honeymoons, mother told them......
" Your father and I want to know about your 1st night encounters and whether you were satisfied.Write a letter to us, but so as not to raise your husbands' curiosity... you all must use a code-name to describe your experiences".So, the excited daughters were off.
A week passed, they got the first letter. It was from Jessica.They opened the letter and found the word "Standard Chartered". They immediately took the newspaper and looked for the Standard Chartered advertisement.
"Ah! here it is!", the motto for Standard Chartered was...."Big, strong and friendly"
They were happy. A week later, they got another letter.This time it was from Antoinette. The content was simple. "Nescafe".So, again they took the neswpaper and looked for the Nescafe ad."Ah! here it is. "Nescafe: pleasure till the last drop".
Again, they were beamed with joy. Another week passed. A month passed. And another. There was still no letter from Llana.They became worried. Finally, the letter came. It was scribbled and could hardly be read, but managed to figure it out.
The code-name was "Philippine Airlines".Why Philippine Air Lines? Mom rushes to the nearest store and got a newspaper. She flipped the pages frantically."Ah! Here it is!" and read aloud.Before she could finish. Thump!!!...she fell off her chair.
The motto was.."7 times a week. 4 to 6 times a day. Non-stop."
To determine your personality, pick the gift you'd most like to receive this Valentine's Day:
Candy
Flowers
A sweet poem
Sex
Dinner/Dancing
Waffle iron
CANDY
It means that... You are a sweet person who enjoys traditional gifts and hopefully likes to share. OR You're a selfish chocoholic who values a sugar high over everything, even true love.
FLOWERS
It means that... You love the beauty of nature, the scent of flowers and appreciate this timeless romantic gesture. OR You get some twisted joy out of watching vegetation wither and die.
A SWEET POEM
It means that... You're a hopeless romantic, a cultured person who recognizes the power and beauty of the written word. OR You're used to cheap gifts and like to pass yourself off as a cultured person who recognizes the power and beauty of the written word.
SEX
It means that... You are a passionate soul, a free spirit who is not afraid to express your sexuality with another consenting adult and feel that the physical side of love can be meaningful and beautiful. OR You're a filthy degenerate who is no better than a rutting animal living solely for one carnal experience after another.
DINNER/DANCING It means that... You enjoy the company of that special someone and the romantic setting of fine cuisine and candlelight. OR You're easy to please and probably willing to sell your body for food and a few quick turns around the dance floor.
WAFFLE IRON
It means that... You're a practical person who believes in gifts that you can actually use. OR You have absolutely no idea of what gift-giving is all about and probably have some sort of deviant sexual fetish involving kitchen appliances.
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