It's the weekend. Are you doing anything fun with your spouse? Researchers at Stony Brook University in New York have been following 123 couples for 16 years. For all of them it was their first marriage and the average age for the women was 24 and 26 for men. At the seven year mark into their marriage, the researchers asked them to rate their level of boredom in their marriage through a series of questions. The resutls showed that greater boredom in year seven predicted significantly less satisfaction at year 16. Saying as much, researcher Irene Tsapelas and colleagues note that their findings suggest excitement promotes closeness, further promoting satisfaction."If partners experience excitement from other sources (such as novel and challenging activities) in a shared context, this shared experience can reignite relationship passion by associating the excitement with the relationship," the researchers write. Sound familiar? If not, listen to podcast Episode 61 with Dr. Karen Sherman. To read the complete article, click here.
A South Carolina newspaper callled, The State has addressed a very modern point of conflict among today's married crew: the Netflix queue. The battle of the husband moving Braveheart to the top of the queue not knowing that his wife adjusted the queue at the last minute resulting with the husband opening the red envelope stuffed with Pride and Prejudice instead, is raging on. The article offers many scenarios like this, and doesn't mention until the very end of the article that sharing a queue is an unnecessary strain on your marriage. In fact, Netflix subscribers can set up multiple profiles with individual queues so that each can receive the movie they want. My wife and I do that and it works great. The problem, as many couples in the article pointed out, is when the other expresses interest and so you hold off watching, then weeks go by and the movie is still sitting in the sleeve waiting to play. If you have something you want to watch or if you want to watch one of your movies, also try Netflix's Watch Instant feature, which you can watch right on your computer without waiting or even on your TV (third party equipment required). Click here to read the complete article.
We'd love to hear your Netflix stories...do you and your spouse fight over what movie gets played and/or added to the queue?
Ready to plan the perfect romantic evening, but you're struggling with the details? You know you want Champagne and maybe chocolate strawberries, but then you go blank. That's fine. That's where the help of someone like Mary Chatman comes in. Chatman is the founder of Creations of Love, a romantic decorating company ready to romanticize your place. Creations of Love will supply all the materials and decorate with a variety of items including fresh rose petals trails, aromatherapy candles, chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate truffles and more. Clients can pick the details of what they're looking for and Creations of Love will do the rest and offer a variety of packages. They currently operate in Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York. If you're out of those areas don't worry, they also offer DIY packages. Check out their website (www.creationsofloveinc.com) for more information.
When was the last time you romantically decorated (or had someone decorate) your place?
Do you miss your Seinfeld time on TV? The wait for his return is almost over. NBC just announced that Jerry Seinfeld will return as the creator and executive producer of a new show called The Marriage Ref. According to the release, the show will feature "opinionated" celebrities, comedians and sports stars who will candidly comment, judge and offer different strategies for real-life couples in the midst of a classic marital dispute. Seinfeld dds, "This is not a therapy show, it's a comedy show. After nine years of marriage, I have discovered that the comedic potential of this subject is quite rich." Six one-hour episodes have been ordered for a planned fall release. Hopefully Seinfeld himself will make an appearance on camera, but there's no information of that yet. From somebody else this type of show could come off as cheap drivel, but in the hands of a comic legend, The Marriage Ref has big laugh potential.
Do you miss your Seinfeld time on TV? The wait for his return is almost over. NBC just announced that Jerry Seinfeld will return as the creator and executive producer of a new show called The Marriage Ref. According to the release, the show will feature "opinionated" celebrities, comedians and sports stars who will candidly comment, judge and offer different strategies for real-life couples in the midst of a classic marital dispute. Seinfeld dds, "This is not a therapy show, it's a comedy show. After nine years of marriage, I have discovered that the comedic potential of this subject is quite rich." Six one-hour episodes have been ordered for a planned fall release. Hopefully Seinfeld himself will make an appearance on camera, but there's no information of that yet. From somebody else this type of show could come off as cheap drivel, but in the hands of a comic legend, The Marriage Ref has big laugh potential.
Do you miss your Seinfeld time on TV? The wait for his return is almost over. NBC just announced that Jerry Seinfeld will return as the creator and executive producer of a new show called The Marriage Ref. According to the release, the show will feature "opinionated" celebrities, comedians and sports stars who will candidly comment, judge and offer different strategies for real-life couples in the midst of a classic marital dispute. Seinfeld dds, "This is not a therapy show, it's a comedy show. After nine years of marriage, I have discovered that the comedic potential of this subject is quite rich." Six one-hour episodes have been ordered for a planned fall release. Hopefully Seinfeld himself will make an appearance on camera, but there's no information of that yet. From somebody else this type of show could come off as cheap drivel, but in the hands of a comic legend, The Marriage Ref has big laugh potential.
The old days of video games are for boys are long gone. Recent data shows that women play games just as much as guys. So what are the best games that the two of you can play together? MSNBC has put together a list of their top five. Coming in at No. 5 is a remake of a classic racing game, Mario Kart. The newest version can be played on the Nintendo Wii. No. 4 is recent phenomenon Guitar Hero, available for all major consoles. No. 3 may be a controversial pick single it's only a single player game in which the player is an attorney out to solve crimes in Phoenix Wright (for Nintendo DS). At No. 2 is another surprise pick, the horror survival game Resident Evil, available on all major consoles. Lastly, again for the Nintendo Wii is WarioWare: Smooth Moves, where players can compete in over 200 mini games. This list definitely has some surprises. What games would be on your list?
The old days of video games are for boys are long gone. Recent data shows that women play games just as much as guys. So what are the best games that the two of you can play together? MSNBC has put together a list of their top five. Coming in at No. 5 is a remake of a classic racing game, Mario Kart. The newest version can be played on the Nintendo Wii. No. 4 is recent phenomenon Guitar Hero, available for all major consoles. No. 3 may be a controversial pick single it's only a single player game in which the player is an attorney out to solve crimes in Phoenix Wright (for Nintendo DS). At No. 2 is another surprise pick, the horror survival game Resident Evil, available on all major consoles. Lastly, again for the Nintendo Wii is WarioWare: Smooth Moves, where players can compete in over 200 mini games. This list definitely has some surprises. What games would be on your list?
The old days of video games are for boys are long gone. Recent data shows that women play games just as much as guys. So what are the best games that the two of you can play together? MSNBC has put together a list of their top five. Coming in at No. 5 is a remake of a classic racing game, Mario Kart. The newest version can be played on the Nintendo Wii. No. 4 is recent phenomenon Guitar Hero, available for all major consoles. No. 3 may be a controversial pick single it's only a single player game in which the player is an attorney out to solve crimes in Phoenix Wright (for Nintendo DS). At No. 2 is another surprise pick, the horror survival game Resident Evil, available on all major consoles. Lastly, again for the Nintendo Wii is WarioWare: Smooth Moves, where players can compete in over 200 mini games. This list definitely has some surprises. What games would be on your list?
If you're thinking of staying in this Valentine's Day or if you are just looking to find a movie compromise to snuggle up to while the weather continues to chill the outdoors Moviefone has put together a list of the 25 Best Romantic Comedies. Starting the list at No. 25 is "My Best Friend's Wedding" starring Julia Roberts. At No. 20 is "Harold & Maude," No. 15 is "Muriel's Wedding," No. 10 is "Bridget Jones's Diary," and No. 5 is "Pretty Woman" another Julia Roberts flick. We won't give you the rundown of the top 5, but we will hint at No. 1. It's a Meg Ryan film and it's not "Sleepless in Seattle," "You've Got Mail," or "French Kiss." Check out the list and tell what your top 5 list looks like.
If you're thinking of staying in this Valentine's Day or if you are just looking to find a movie compromise to snuggle up to while the weather continues to chill the outdoors Moviefone has put together a list of the 25 Best Romantic Comedies. Starting the list at No. 25 is "My Best Friend's Wedding" starring Julia Roberts. At No. 20 is "Harold & Maude," No. 15 is "Muriel's Wedding," No. 10 is "Bridget Jones's Diary," and No. 5 is "Pretty Woman" another Julia Roberts flick. We won't give you the rundown of the top 5, but we will hint at No. 1. It's a Meg Ryan film and it's not "Sleepless in Seattle," "You've Got Mail," or "French Kiss." Check out the list and tell what your top 5 list looks like.
If you're thinking of staying in this Valentine's Day or if you are just looking to find a movie compromise to snuggle up to while the weather continues to chill the outdoors Moviefone has put together a list of the 25 Best Romantic Comedies. Starting the list at No. 25 is "My Best Friend's Wedding" starring Julia Roberts. At No. 20 is "Harold & Maude," No. 15 is "Muriel's Wedding," No. 10 is "Bridget Jones's Diary," and No. 5 is "Pretty Woman" another Julia Roberts flick. We won't give you the rundown of the top 5, but we will hint at No. 1. It's a Meg Ryan film and it's not "Sleepless in Seattle," "You've Got Mail," or "French Kiss." Check out the list and tell what your top 5 list looks like.
Can you tell your love story in just six words? A new book called Six-Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak has famous and non-famous authors do just that. Here are some pulled from the book:
- Much married, fourth time is charmed. -Erica Jong - Wonder-filled, and never a dull torment. -Diane Ackerman - It's just a matter of luck. -Ayelet Waldman - He still needs me at sixty-four. -Armistead Maupin
It's a clever and fun read. It's also a fun little practice for yourself. Perhaps the best part of this article in USA Today are the comments attached below the article. Here are some of my favorites:
- We met, we played, we've stayed! - You smiled, my whole world changed. - He makes me laugh, I make him wonder.
I'd love to hear yours. Start a thread on the message board and see how many we can come up with.
Can you tell your love story in just six words? A new book called Six-Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak has famous and non-famous authors do just that. Here are some pulled from the book:
- Much married, fourth time is charmed. -Erica Jong - Wonder-filled, and never a dull torment. -Diane Ackerman - It's just a matter of luck. -Ayelet Waldman - He still needs me at sixty-four. -Armistead Maupin
It's a clever and fun read. It's also a fun little practice for yourself. Perhaps the best part of this article in USA Today are the comments attached below the article. Here are some of my favorites:
- We met, we played, we've stayed! - You smiled, my whole world changed. - He makes me laugh, I make him wonder.
I'd love to hear yours. Start a thread on the message board and see how many we can come up with.
Can you tell your love story in just six words? A new book called Six-Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak has famous and non-famous authors do just that. Here are some pulled from the book:
- Much married, fourth time is charmed. -Erica Jong - Wonder-filled, and never a dull torment. -Diane Ackerman - It's just a matter of luck. -Ayelet Waldman - He still needs me at sixty-four. -Armistead Maupin
It's a clever and fun read. It's also a fun little practice for yourself. Perhaps the best part of this article in USA Today are the comments attached below the article. Here are some of my favorites:
- We met, we played, we've stayed! - You smiled, my whole world changed. - He makes me laugh, I make him wonder.
I'd love to hear yours. Start a thread on the message board and see how many we can come up with.
Every year PNC Wealth Management compiles a "Christmas Price Index," which rings up the total costs from the first day of Christmas's partridge in a pear tree to the 12 drummers drumming, purchased repeatedly as the song suggests. Last year, the total was was $78,100. This year the total jumped 10.9 percent to $86,609, an increase of $8,508. Interestingly, the five gold rings is down to $350 from $395 last year and many of the birds are cheaper (french hens, turtle doves, geese a-laying). This seems like just good holiday fodder, but these prices are a telling barometer of our current economic conditions. For example, gasoline increases have driven up shipping costs resulting in the pear tree price increase of $5. The aforementioned bird drops reflect the decrease in food prices. While the increase in the price of "swans a swimming" reflect in the pricing increase of luxury items. Click here to read the full article, including how to purchase these items on the cheap (Riverdance DVD instead of "lords a-leaping".
Here's a breakdown of the costs and their comparison to last year:
Every year PNC Wealth Management compiles a "Christmas Price Index," which rings up the total costs from the first day of Christmas's partridge in a pear tree to the 12 drummers drumming, purchased repeatedly as the song suggests. Last year, the total was was $78,100. This year the total jumped 10.9 percent to $86,609, an increase of $8,508. Interestingly, the five gold rings is down to $350 from $395 last year and many of the birds are cheaper (french hens, turtle doves, geese a-laying). This seems like just good holiday fodder, but these prices are a telling barometer of our current economic conditions. For example, gasoline increases have driven up shipping costs resulting in the pear tree price increase of $5. The aforementioned bird drops reflect the decrease in food prices. While the increase in the price of "swans a swimming" reflect in the pricing increase of luxury items. Click here to read the full article, including how to purchase these items on the cheap (Riverdance DVD instead of "lords a-leaping".
Here's a breakdown of the costs and their comparison to last year:
Every year PNC Wealth Management compiles a "Christmas Price Index," which rings up the total costs from the first day of Christmas's partridge in a pear tree to the 12 drummers drumming, purchased repeatedly as the song suggests. Last year, the total was was $78,100. This year the total jumped 10.9 percent to $86,609, an increase of $8,508. Interestingly, the five gold rings is down to $350 from $395 last year and many of the birds are cheaper (french hens, turtle doves, geese a-laying). This seems like just good holiday fodder, but these prices are a telling barometer of our current economic conditions. For example, gasoline increases have driven up shipping costs resulting in the pear tree price increase of $5. The aforementioned bird drops reflect the decrease in food prices. While the increase in the price of "swans a swimming" reflect in the pricing increase of luxury items. Click here to read the full article, including how to purchase these items on the cheap (Riverdance DVD instead of "lords a-leaping".
Here's a breakdown of the costs and their comparison to last year:
Married Couple Never Separate More than 15 Feet Apart
Could you stay within a 15-foot range of your spouse at all times? Husband and wife journalists, David Plotz and Hanna Rosin did just that--for a day. Click on the video below to witness how the day unfolds and the lessons they learned through their new closeness.
Married Couple Never Separate More than 15 Feet Apart
Could you stay within a 15-foot range of your spouse at all times? Husband and wife journalists, David Plotz and Hanna Rosin did just that--for a day. Click on the video below to witness how the day unfolds and the lessons they learned through their new closeness.
Married Couple Never Separate More than 15 Feet Apart
Could you stay within a 15-foot range of your spouse at all times? Husband and wife journalists, David Plotz and Hanna Rosin did just that--for a day. Click on the video below to witness how the day unfolds and the lessons they learned through their new closeness.
Have you ever heard of a zombie walk? They've been around for a few years and it's essentially when a group of people (sometimes very large) get together, dress up as zombies and walk with a zombie gait in a public space, like a shopping mall or down Main Street. Seattle Weekly has a slideshow of a recent zombie walk through Seattle. If this sounds like good, creepy fun to you, check out www.zombiewalk.com to find a meeting of the undead in your area. Let us know if you've ever participated or have seen one of these in your area.
Happy Halloween everyone, and don't forget to post your costume pictures on the forum (click here).
Have you ever heard of a zombie walk? They've been around for a few years and it's essentially when a group of people (sometimes very large) get together, dress up as zombies and walk with a zombie gait in a public space, like a shopping mall or down Main Street. Seattle Weekly has a slideshow of a recent zombie walk through Seattle. If this sounds like good, creepy fun to you, check out www.zombiewalk.com to find a meeting of the undead in your area. Let us know if you've ever participated or have seen one of these in your area.
Happy Halloween everyone, and don't forget to post your costume pictures on the forum (click here).
Have you ever heard of a zombie walk? They've been around for a few years and it's essentially when a group of people (sometimes very large) get together, dress up as zombies and walk with a zombie gait in a public space, like a shopping mall or down Main Street. Seattle Weekly has a slideshow of a recent zombie walk through Seattle. If this sounds like good, creepy fun to you, check out www.zombiewalk.com to find a meeting of the undead in your area. Let us know if you've ever participated or have seen one of these in your area.
Happy Halloween everyone, and don't forget to post your costume pictures on the forum (click here).
Coming out tomorrow is a movie called Fireproof. It's based around the story of a firefighter trying to save his marriage. Just before he and his wife go down the path of divorce, the main character, played by Kirk Cameron, accepts a challenge by his father to give it another go. In the process, he finds faith and new love for God. It's the story of a firefighter who dedicates his life to saving others, but is struggling to keep his own home intact. In an interview, Cameron says the divorce rates for firefighters is a whopping 75 percent! This movie seems to have struck a nerve and been getting a lot of buzz (maybe we just surround ourselves with marriage information so it seems that way). Had you heard of this movie? Do you think you'll go see it? If you do, please post something on the network, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Click here to go to the movie's website.
Coming out tomorrow is a movie called Fireproof. It's based around the story of a firefighter trying to save his marriage. Just before he and his wife go down the path of divorce, the main character, played by Kirk Cameron, accepts a challenge by his father to give it another go. In the process, he finds faith and new love for God. It's the story of a firefighter who dedicates his life to saving others, but is struggling to keep his own home intact. In an interview, Cameron says the divorce rates for firefighters is a whopping 75 percent! This movie seems to have struck a nerve and been getting a lot of buzz (maybe we just surround ourselves with marriage information so it seems that way). Had you heard of this movie? Do you think you'll go see it? If you do, please post something on the network, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Click here to go to the movie's website.
Coming out tomorrow is a movie called Fireproof. It's based around the story of a firefighter trying to save his marriage. Just before he and his wife go down the path of divorce, the main character, played by Kirk Cameron, accepts a challenge by his father to give it another go. In the process, he finds faith and new love for God. It's the story of a firefighter who dedicates his life to saving others, but is struggling to keep his own home intact. In an interview, Cameron says the divorce rates for firefighters is a whopping 75 percent! This movie seems to have struck a nerve and been getting a lot of buzz (maybe we just surround ourselves with marriage information so it seems that way). Had you heard of this movie? Do you think you'll go see it? If you do, please post something on the network, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Click here to go to the movie's website.
If you haven't heard, the Emmy's will air this Sunday on ABC. The Emmy's have in the past been dominated by HBO, but there's buzz this year that AMC's show "Mad Men" is expected to be the breakout winner. If you're unaware, "Mad Men" does have HBO roots. Matthew Weiner, the creator of "Mad Men" was a writer and executive producer for "The Sopranos". HBO did have the opportunity of picking up Mad Men when the show was being shopped around but passed. Whoops. Don't feel sorry for HBO, though. They're expected to pile up the awards for their mini-series John Adams, where Paul Giamatti plays the second U.S. president and Laura Linney plays his wife Abigail Adams. Here are the nominees for outstanding drama series: Boston Legal, Damages, Dexter, House, Lost, and Mad Men.
If you haven't heard, the Emmy's will air this Sunday on ABC. The Emmy's have in the past been dominated by HBO, but there's buzz this year that AMC's show "Mad Men" is expected to be the breakout winner. If you're unaware, "Mad Men" does have HBO roots. Matthew Weiner, the creator of "Mad Men" was a writer and executive producer for "The Sopranos". HBO did have the opportunity of picking up Mad Men when the show was being shopped around but passed. Whoops. Don't feel sorry for HBO, though. They're expected to pile up the awards for their mini-series John Adams, where Paul Giamatti plays the second U.S. president and Laura Linney plays his wife Abigail Adams. Here are the nominees for outstanding drama series: Boston Legal, Damages, Dexter, House, Lost, and Mad Men.
If you haven't heard, the Emmy's will air this Sunday on ABC. The Emmy's have in the past been dominated by HBO, but there's buzz this year that AMC's show "Mad Men" is expected to be the breakout winner. If you're unaware, "Mad Men" does have HBO roots. Matthew Weiner, the creator of "Mad Men" was a writer and executive producer for "The Sopranos". HBO did have the opportunity of picking up Mad Men when the show was being shopped around but passed. Whoops. Don't feel sorry for HBO, though. They're expected to pile up the awards for their mini-series John Adams, where Paul Giamatti plays the second U.S. president and Laura Linney plays his wife Abigail Adams. Here are the nominees for outstanding drama series: Boston Legal, Damages, Dexter, House, Lost, and Mad Men.
If you pay attention to movie previews, you may have noticed their are a bunch of new romantic dramas about to hit the big screen. First up is Nights in Rodanthe starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane being released September 26th. Next up is Australia starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman and being released on November 26th. Finally, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet reunite for the first time since they made history in Titanic for their new movie Revolutionary Road to be released in January. Australia and Revolutionary Road are both period pieces, Australia taking place during World War II and Revolutionary Road in the 1950s. More about these movies can be found here. Of these movies, what are you most excited to see?
If you pay attention to movie previews, you may have noticed their are a bunch of new romantic dramas about to hit the big screen. First up is Nights in Rodanthe starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane being released September 26th. Next up is Australia starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman and being released on November 26th. Finally, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet reunite for the first time since they made history in Titanic for their new movie Revolutionary Road to be released in January. Australia and Revolutionary Road are both period pieces, Australia taking place during World War II and Revolutionary Road in the 1950s. More about these movies can be found here. Of these movies, what are you most excited to see?
If you pay attention to movie previews, you may have noticed their are a bunch of new romantic dramas about to hit the big screen. First up is Nights in Rodanthe starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane being released September 26th. Next up is Australia starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman and being released on November 26th. Finally, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet reunite for the first time since they made history in Titanic for their new movie Revolutionary Road to be released in January. Australia and Revolutionary Road are both period pieces, Australia taking place during World War II and Revolutionary Road in the 1950s. More about these movies can be found here. Of these movies, what are you most excited to see?
Ok, so this article from MSNBC (click here) is on getting your girlfriend into gaming, but the same rules apply after you're hitched. The first rule: Don't be a jerk, meaning don't throw your controller, drop f-bombs, and ignore your spouse when they're right there next to you because you're engrossed in the game. Another tip is to pick the right game. Don't try and force them to like Halo if they're not into it. Remember, gaming is suppose to be fun. Some recommended games mentions are Harry Potter, Rock Band, and Elite Beat Agents. Finally, try playing co-op. Many games have a cooperative mode, where you and a buddy can tackle missions as a duo. Don't forget to compliment when your spouse on their video game successes either.
Ok, so this article from MSNBC (click here) is on getting your girlfriend into gaming, but the same rules apply after you're hitched. The first rule: Don't be a jerk, meaning don't throw your controller, drop f-bombs, and ignore your spouse when they're right there next to you because you're engrossed in the game. Another tip is to pick the right game. Don't try and force them to like Halo if they're not into it. Remember, gaming is suppose to be fun. Some recommended games mentions are Harry Potter, Rock Band, and Elite Beat Agents. Finally, try playing co-op. Many games have a cooperative mode, where you and a buddy can tackle missions as a duo. Don't forget to compliment when your spouse on their video game successes either.
Ok, so this article from MSNBC (click here) is on getting your girlfriend into gaming, but the same rules apply after you're hitched. The first rule: Don't be a jerk, meaning don't throw your controller, drop f-bombs, and ignore your spouse when they're right there next to you because you're engrossed in the game. Another tip is to pick the right game. Don't try and force them to like Halo if they're not into it. Remember, gaming is suppose to be fun. Some recommended games mentions are Harry Potter, Rock Band, and Elite Beat Agents. Finally, try playing co-op. Many games have a cooperative mode, where you and a buddy can tackle missions as a duo. Don't forget to compliment when your spouse on their video game successes either.
Tech company NDS commissioned a study on DVRs and a surprising result was found. A whopping 79% of American couples surveyed said their DVR improved their relationship. The main reason for the improvement according to the study is that each individual in the relationship can enjoy their own programs and share their favorites with one another. Furthermore, 81% of Americans said having a DVR helped squash arguments over what to watch. Click here to read the complete report. Do you have a DVR in your home? Do you think it's improved your relationship? Talk about it on the forum.
Tech company NDS commissioned a study on DVRs and a surprising result was found. A whopping 79% of American couples surveyed said their DVR improved their relationship. The main reason for the improvement according to the study is that each individual in the relationship can enjoy their own programs and share their favorites with one another. Furthermore, 81% of Americans said having a DVR helped squash arguments over what to watch. Click here to read the complete report. Do you have a DVR in your home? Do you think it's improved your relationship? Talk about it on the forum.
Tech company NDS commissioned a study on DVRs and a surprising result was found. A whopping 79% of American couples surveyed said their DVR improved their relationship. The main reason for the improvement according to the study is that each individual in the relationship can enjoy their own programs and share their favorites with one another. Furthermore, 81% of Americans said having a DVR helped squash arguments over what to watch. Click here to read the complete report. Do you have a DVR in your home? Do you think it's improved your relationship? Talk about it on the forum.
Men love video games. Women love video games too, but that's another post. Men who spend too much time playing World of Warcraft (WoW) could find themselves creating an unhealthy relationship environment. This self-professed writer and WoW addict uses guidelines such as setting time limits on his play (click here). This can be applied to all video games--Madden '09 just came out! For other tips, you could set aside a certain day you play, throw a game party, play when the other is out or asleep, or invite them to play with you. Out of curiosity, have you and your spouse argued over too much video game play? This reminds me of that movie with Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn, The Break-up. Remember the scene where she's trying to get him to help get ready for a party and he's trying to squeeze in some Grand Theft Auto time? Like this one and in most other cases, video games aren't the problem just a symptom. Remember, video games are supposed to be fun, telling your friends and family you got divorced because you play them is not. Play responsibly.
Men love video games. Women love video games too, but that's another post. Men who spend too much time playing World of Warcraft (WoW) could find themselves creating an unhealthy relationship environment. This self-professed writer and WoW addict uses guidelines such as setting time limits on his play (click here). This can be applied to all video games--Madden '09 just came out! For other tips, you could set aside a certain day you play, throw a game party, play when the other is out or asleep, or invite them to play with you. Out of curiosity, have you and your spouse argued over too much video game play? This reminds me of that movie with Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn, The Break-up. Remember the scene where she's trying to get him to help get ready for a party and he's trying to squeeze in some Grand Theft Auto time? Like this one and in most other cases, video games aren't the problem just a symptom. Remember, video games are supposed to be fun, telling your friends and family you got divorced because you play them is not. Play responsibly.
Men love video games. Women love video games too, but that's another post. Men who spend too much time playing World of Warcraft (WoW) could find themselves creating an unhealthy relationship environment. This self-professed writer and WoW addict uses guidelines such as setting time limits on his play (click here). This can be applied to all video games--Madden '09 just came out! For other tips, you could set aside a certain day you play, throw a game party, play when the other is out or asleep, or invite them to play with you. Out of curiosity, have you and your spouse argued over too much video game play? This reminds me of that movie with Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn, The Break-up. Remember the scene where she's trying to get him to help get ready for a party and he's trying to squeeze in some Grand Theft Auto time? Like this one and in most other cases, video games aren't the problem just a symptom. Remember, video games are supposed to be fun, telling your friends and family you got divorced because you play them is not. Play responsibly.
Kerri Walsh, part of the defending Olympic beach volleyball champion duo with Misty May lost her wedding ring on Sunday while competing against Japan. According to the AP, Walsh went up for a block at some point during the match and the ring flew off her hand. Fortunately, some broadcasters noticed what had happened, and were able to go back to the tape to show officials where they thought the ring might be. Unfortunately, there was 17,000 tons of sand that gets raked between matches. After the day's matches had finished, however, volunteers combed the area with metal detectors and eventually found the missing band. In case you were wondering, Walsh and May won their match.
Have you or your spouse lost your wedding ring? What were the circumstances? Talk about it here.
Kerri Walsh, part of the defending Olympic beach volleyball champion duo with Misty May lost her wedding ring on Sunday while competing against Japan. According to the AP, Walsh went up for a block at some point during the match and the ring flew off her hand. Fortunately, some broadcasters noticed what had happened, and were able to go back to the tape to show officials where they thought the ring might be. Unfortunately, there was 17,000 tons of sand that gets raked between matches. After the day's matches had finished, however, volunteers combed the area with metal detectors and eventually found the missing band. In case you were wondering, Walsh and May won their match.
Have you or your spouse lost your wedding ring? What were the circumstances? Talk about it here.
Kerri Walsh, part of the defending Olympic beach volleyball champion duo with Misty May lost her wedding ring on Sunday while competing against Japan. According to the AP, Walsh went up for a block at some point during the match and the ring flew off her hand. Fortunately, some broadcasters noticed what had happened, and were able to go back to the tape to show officials where they thought the ring might be. Unfortunately, there was 17,000 tons of sand that gets raked between matches. After the day's matches had finished, however, volunteers combed the area with metal detectors and eventually found the missing band. In case you were wondering, Walsh and May won their match.
Have you or your spouse lost your wedding ring? What were the circumstances? Talk about it here.
The Kevin and Bean morning radio show on KROQ in Southern California ran segment on Thursday that got our ears perked. They had listeners call in and tell stories of things they found out from their spouse after they married. One caller found out that their spouse smoked pot, and had been doing so even before they married. One husband called in to say that his wife revealed that she has OCD and when he goes to sleep at night, flips the lights switches in the house to satisfy her OCD urge. Another caller found out that their spouse owed the government roughly $40,000 in back taxes!
Did your husband or wife reveal a surprise to you after you got married? Let us know by commenting on our Married Life network. You can hear the Kevin and Bean segment by clicking here and going just shy of halfway into the middle of the playback.
The Kevin and Bean morning radio show on KROQ in Southern California ran segment on Thursday that got our ears perked. They had listeners call in and tell stories of things they found out from their spouse after they married. One caller found out that their spouse smoked pot, and had been doing so even before they married. One husband called in to say that his wife revealed that she has OCD and when he goes to sleep at night, flips the lights switches in the house to satisfy her OCD urge. Another caller found out that their spouse owed the government roughly $40,000 in back taxes!
Did your husband or wife reveal a surprise to you after you got married? Let us know by commenting on our Married Life network. You can hear the Kevin and Bean segment by clicking here and going just shy of halfway into the middle of the playback.
The Kevin and Bean morning radio show on KROQ in Southern California ran segment on Thursday that got our ears perked. They had listeners call in and tell stories of things they found out from their spouse after they married. One caller found out that their spouse smoked pot, and had been doing so even before they married. One husband called in to say that his wife revealed that she has OCD and when he goes to sleep at night, flips the lights switches in the house to satisfy her OCD urge. Another caller found out that their spouse owed the government roughly $40,000 in back taxes!
Did your husband or wife reveal a surprise to you after you got married? Let us know by commenting on our Married Life network. You can hear the Kevin and Bean segment by clicking here and going just shy of halfway into the middle of the playback.
CNBC show The Big Idea hosted by Donny Deutsch ran a segment the other day on running a business with your spouse. On their website, they've posted a seven question test that grades how well you and your spouse would do in business. Some of the questions it asks are: Is your spouse a momentum builder? Does your spouse respect your time? and Is your spouse a good interrogator? Each question is weighted from 1-5 and the results range from: "Your Husband or wife is standing in the way of your success" to "Your relationship fosters success and your spouse gives you an entrepreneurial edge!"
Would you ever run a business with your spouse or are you currently doing so? Running a business together is one of those things that could bring you closer together or tear you apart. What's your story?
CNBC show The Big Idea hosted by Donny Deutsch ran a segment the other day on running a business with your spouse. On their website, they've posted a seven question test that grades how well you and your spouse would do in business. Some of the questions it asks are: Is your spouse a momentum builder? Does your spouse respect your time? and Is your spouse a good interrogator? Each question is weighted from 1-5 and the results range from: "Your Husband or wife is standing in the way of your success" to "Your relationship fosters success and your spouse gives you an entrepreneurial edge!"
Would you ever run a business with your spouse or are you currently doing so? Running a business together is one of those things that could bring you closer together or tear you apart. What's your story?
CNBC show The Big Idea hosted by Donny Deutsch ran a segment the other day on running a business with your spouse. On their website, they've posted a seven question test that grades how well you and your spouse would do in business. Some of the questions it asks are: Is your spouse a momentum builder? Does your spouse respect your time? and Is your spouse a good interrogator? Each question is weighted from 1-5 and the results range from: "Your Husband or wife is standing in the way of your success" to "Your relationship fosters success and your spouse gives you an entrepreneurial edge!"
Would you ever run a business with your spouse or are you currently doing so? Running a business together is one of those things that could bring you closer together or tear you apart. What's your story?
A while back we published an article on "Naming Private Parts." Included are some common names for men and women. We recently came across a new website that asks people to submit their "thingy" names and then vote on the most popular submissions. The site is called ThingyNames and we have to warn you that some of the names are not G-rated. At the time of this post, just shy of 40% of Hitched readers say they have a name for both his and her private parts while 35% don't have a name for either, according to the article poll. Furthermore, 18% just have a name for his and 8% just have a name for hers.
A while back we published an article on "Naming Private Parts." Included are some common names for men and women. We recently came across a new website that asks people to submit their "thingy" names and then vote on the most popular submissions. The site is called ThingyNames and we have to warn you that some of the names are not G-rated. At the time of this post, just shy of 40% of Hitched readers say they have a name for both his and her private parts while 35% don't have a name for either, according to the article poll. Furthermore, 18% just have a name for his and 8% just have a name for hers.
A while back we published an article on "Naming Private Parts." Included are some common names for men and women. We recently came across a new website that asks people to submit their "thingy" names and then vote on the most popular submissions. The site is called ThingyNames and we have to warn you that some of the names are not G-rated. At the time of this post, just shy of 40% of Hitched readers say they have a name for both his and her private parts while 35% don't have a name for either, according to the article poll. Furthermore, 18% just have a name for his and 8% just have a name for hers.
A new novel by author Sean Greer tells the story of a young housewife and her life in the 1950s. The novel is titled, "The Story of a Marriage" and is shaped by the era including racial desegregation and the execution of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg (American citizens who were executed after having been found guilty of conspiracy to commit espionage in relation to passing information on the American atomic bomb to the Soviet Union). NPR has an audio interview with the author and also an excerpt from the book (click here). Here's a little piece from the excerpt:
We think we know the ones we love.
Our husbands, our wives. We know them--we are them, sometimes; when separated at a party we find ourselves voicing their opinions, their taste in food or books, telling an anecdote that never happened to us but happened to them. We watch their tics of conversation, of driving and dressing, how they touch a sugar cube to their coffee and stare as it turns white to brown, then drop it, satisfied, into the cup. I watched my own husband do that every morning; I was a vigilant wife.
A new novel by author Sean Greer tells the story of a young housewife and her life in the 1950s. The novel is titled, "The Story of a Marriage" and is shaped by the era including racial desegregation and the execution of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg (American citizens who were executed after having been found guilty of conspiracy to commit espionage in relation to passing information on the American atomic bomb to the Soviet Union). NPR has an audio interview with the author and also an excerpt from the book (click here). Here's a little piece from the excerpt:
We think we know the ones we love.
Our husbands, our wives. We know them--we are them, sometimes; when separated at a party we find ourselves voicing their opinions, their taste in food or books, telling an anecdote that never happened to us but happened to them. We watch their tics of conversation, of driving and dressing, how they touch a sugar cube to their coffee and stare as it turns white to brown, then drop it, satisfied, into the cup. I watched my own husband do that every morning; I was a vigilant wife.
A new novel by author Sean Greer tells the story of a young housewife and her life in the 1950s. The novel is titled, "The Story of a Marriage" and is shaped by the era including racial desegregation and the execution of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg (American citizens who were executed after having been found guilty of conspiracy to commit espionage in relation to passing information on the American atomic bomb to the Soviet Union). NPR has an audio interview with the author and also an excerpt from the book (click here). Here's a little piece from the excerpt:
We think we know the ones we love.
Our husbands, our wives. We know them--we are them, sometimes; when separated at a party we find ourselves voicing their opinions, their taste in food or books, telling an anecdote that never happened to us but happened to them. We watch their tics of conversation, of driving and dressing, how they touch a sugar cube to their coffee and stare as it turns white to brown, then drop it, satisfied, into the cup. I watched my own husband do that every morning; I was a vigilant wife.
This weekend is the Olympic team trials for U.S. wrestlers. By the end of today, we'll know which women will represent the U.S. in the Olympics in the sport of wrestling. Patricia Miranda has been there before. She is the first American female wrestler to ever win an Olympic medal, a bronze in the 2004 Athens Olympics. Her husband, Levi Weikel-Magden is also a wrestler. The two met at Stanford University when they were both on the wrestling team. He later became her coach and has encouraged her to come out of retirement for one last shot at Olympic gold. This article from the NY Times tells how this husband and wife team got to where they are today, through illness, law school, sweat and sacrifice. It also tells the struggles of mixing their professional life with their home life. One highlight from the article is a story of how Levi brought home some new toothbrushes and then proceeded to try and tell Miranda how to use them. Miranda's reply, “You can’t coach me on how to brush my teeth!” Watch out Levi, she'll take you down.
This weekend is the Olympic team trials for U.S. wrestlers. By the end of today, we'll know which women will represent the U.S. in the Olympics in the sport of wrestling. Patricia Miranda has been there before. She is the first American female wrestler to ever win an Olympic medal, a bronze in the 2004 Athens Olympics. Her husband, Levi Weikel-Magden is also a wrestler. The two met at Stanford University when they were both on the wrestling team. He later became her coach and has encouraged her to come out of retirement for one last shot at Olympic gold. This article from the NY Times tells how this husband and wife team got to where they are today, through illness, law school, sweat and sacrifice. It also tells the struggles of mixing their professional life with their home life. One highlight from the article is a story of how Levi brought home some new toothbrushes and then proceeded to try and tell Miranda how to use them. Miranda's reply, “You can’t coach me on how to brush my teeth!” Watch out Levi, she'll take you down.
This weekend is the Olympic team trials for U.S. wrestlers. By the end of today, we'll know which women will represent the U.S. in the Olympics in the sport of wrestling. Patricia Miranda has been there before. She is the first American female wrestler to ever win an Olympic medal, a bronze in the 2004 Athens Olympics. Her husband, Levi Weikel-Magden is also a wrestler. The two met at Stanford University when they were both on the wrestling team. He later became her coach and has encouraged her to come out of retirement for one last shot at Olympic gold. This article from the NY Times tells how this husband and wife team got to where they are today, through illness, law school, sweat and sacrifice. It also tells the struggles of mixing their professional life with their home life. One highlight from the article is a story of how Levi brought home some new toothbrushes and then proceeded to try and tell Miranda how to use them. Miranda's reply, “You can’t coach me on how to brush my teeth!” Watch out Levi, she'll take you down.
Lifetime's hit show, "Army Wives" begins its second season this Sunday at 10pm EST. "Army Wives" shines a light on many real issues that face military families today including post-traumatic stress syndrome, single parenthood, alcoholism and infidelity. These issues are a far cry from the guns and explosions most military shows center around. This second season gets more authentic too. The U.S. military has allowed the show to use some of their equipment and film on real bases. If that weren't enough to get new viewers interested, presumed presidential nominees Barack Obama and John McCain have filmed promos for the new season. Go on to our social network and talk about the show with others.
Lifetime's hit show, "Army Wives" begins its second season this Sunday at 10pm EST. "Army Wives" shines a light on many real issues that face military families today including post-traumatic stress syndrome, single parenthood, alcoholism and infidelity. These issues are a far cry from the guns and explosions most military shows center around. This second season gets more authentic too. The U.S. military has allowed the show to use some of their equipment and film on real bases. If that weren't enough to get new viewers interested, presumed presidential nominees Barack Obama and John McCain have filmed promos for the new season. Go on to our social network and talk about the show with others.
Lifetime's hit show, "Army Wives" begins its second season this Sunday at 10pm EST. "Army Wives" shines a light on many real issues that face military families today including post-traumatic stress syndrome, single parenthood, alcoholism and infidelity. These issues are a far cry from the guns and explosions most military shows center around. This second season gets more authentic too. The U.S. military has allowed the show to use some of their equipment and film on real bases. If that weren't enough to get new viewers interested, presumed presidential nominees Barack Obama and John McCain have filmed promos for the new season. Go on to our social network and talk about the show with others.
Rachel Shukert was in a marriage rut. She typed in, "my husband" "addicted" "video games" "HELP" into the search engine and found salvation amongst hundreds of results. She read many bits of advice, but nothing that seemed to work. Then, her husband brought home a new video game, Rock Band, and asked if she would play with him. She did and she like it, and she was good. If your husband plays video games, you should definitely read this first-person story from Slate, click here. We've said it on numerous occasions, it's important to (a) respect your partner's hobbies and interests, and (b) participate if and when possible if it's something you enjoy as well. Rock on!
Rachel Shukert was in a marriage rut. She typed in, "my husband" "addicted" "video games" "HELP" into the search engine and found salvation amongst hundreds of results. She read many bits of advice, but nothing that seemed to work. Then, her husband brought home a new video game, Rock Band, and asked if she would play with him. She did and she like it, and she was good. If your husband plays video games, you should definitely read this first-person story from Slate, click here. We've said it on numerous occasions, it's important to (a) respect your partner's hobbies and interests, and (b) participate if and when possible if it's something you enjoy as well. Rock on!
Rachel Shukert was in a marriage rut. She typed in, "my husband" "addicted" "video games" "HELP" into the search engine and found salvation amongst hundreds of results. She read many bits of advice, but nothing that seemed to work. Then, her husband brought home a new video game, Rock Band, and asked if she would play with him. She did and she like it, and she was good. If your husband plays video games, you should definitely read this first-person story from Slate, click here. We've said it on numerous occasions, it's important to (a) respect your partner's hobbies and interests, and (b) participate if and when possible if it's something you enjoy as well. Rock on!
This Sunday will be Sue Johanson's last "Talk Sex" show on the Oxygen network. At 77, Johanson has decided to get some sleep. The show, which ends at 1 a.m. Oxygen's most popular late night show and had it's best ratings ever this season with the young demographic. Johanson still plans to lecture and her shows will still be available on Oxygen's website. Her final show will count down the year's top 10 sex toys.
We'll miss you Sue, and thank you for all your help and insight!
This Sunday will be Sue Johanson's last "Talk Sex" show on the Oxygen network. At 77, Johanson has decided to get some sleep. The show, which ends at 1 a.m. Oxygen's most popular late night show and had it's best ratings ever this season with the young demographic. Johanson still plans to lecture and her shows will still be available on Oxygen's website. Her final show will count down the year's top 10 sex toys.
We'll miss you Sue, and thank you for all your help and insight!
This Sunday will be Sue Johanson's last "Talk Sex" show on the Oxygen network. At 77, Johanson has decided to get some sleep. The show, which ends at 1 a.m. Oxygen's most popular late night show and had it's best ratings ever this season with the young demographic. Johanson still plans to lecture and her shows will still be available on Oxygen's website. Her final show will count down the year's top 10 sex toys.
We'll miss you Sue, and thank you for all your help and insight!
USA Today has released a summer movie calendar that lists all this summer's most anticipated movies starting the month of May. After this past weekend's monster hit, Iron Man, the movie season looks bright. For those looking for summer blockbuster movies for couples, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull comes out May 22nd, Sex and the City: The Movie comes out May 30th, Wall-E comes out June 27th, X-Files: I Want to Believe comes out July 25th, and The Accidental Husband comes out August 22nd. For more details on these movies and others, including links to their sites, synopsis, cast and more, click here.
USA Today has released a summer movie calendar that lists all this summer's most anticipated movies starting the month of May. After this past weekend's monster hit, Iron Man, the movie season looks bright. For those looking for summer blockbuster movies for couples, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull comes out May 22nd, Sex and the City: The Movie comes out May 30th, Wall-E comes out June 27th, X-Files: I Want to Believe comes out July 25th, and The Accidental Husband comes out August 22nd. For more details on these movies and others, including links to their sites, synopsis, cast and more, click here.
USA Today has released a summer movie calendar that lists all this summer's most anticipated movies starting the month of May. After this past weekend's monster hit, Iron Man, the movie season looks bright. For those looking for summer blockbuster movies for couples, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull comes out May 22nd, Sex and the City: The Movie comes out May 30th, Wall-E comes out June 27th, X-Files: I Want to Believe comes out July 25th, and The Accidental Husband comes out August 22nd. For more details on these movies and others, including links to their sites, synopsis, cast and more, click here.
A new study published in the journalPediatrics offers a whole bunch of reasons why having a TV in the bedroom of adolescence is a bad idea. We realize that this study was done with teenagers in mind, but listen to the affects and see if you agree that it would also be a good idea to tame TV in the married bedroom. For starters, it leads to more TV viewing (of course), less time spent with the family (hopefully this doesn't apply), less time exercising (very possible), lower fruit and vegetable intake (hmm), and more sweetened beverage consumption (hmm again). Do you have a TV in your bedroom? We did an article a while back with Paul C. Rosenblatt, author of "Two in a Bed". In the article, he addresses this specific issue. Click here to read it.
A new study published in the journalPediatrics offers a whole bunch of reasons why having a TV in the bedroom of adolescence is a bad idea. We realize that this study was done with teenagers in mind, but listen to the affects and see if you agree that it would also be a good idea to tame TV in the married bedroom. For starters, it leads to more TV viewing (of course), less time spent with the family (hopefully this doesn't apply), less time exercising (very possible), lower fruit and vegetable intake (hmm), and more sweetened beverage consumption (hmm again). Do you have a TV in your bedroom? We did an article a while back with Paul C. Rosenblatt, author of "Two in a Bed". In the article, he addresses this specific issue. Click here to read it.
A new study published in the journalPediatrics offers a whole bunch of reasons why having a TV in the bedroom of adolescence is a bad idea. We realize that this study was done with teenagers in mind, but listen to the affects and see if you agree that it would also be a good idea to tame TV in the married bedroom. For starters, it leads to more TV viewing (of course), less time spent with the family (hopefully this doesn't apply), less time exercising (very possible), lower fruit and vegetable intake (hmm), and more sweetened beverage consumption (hmm again). Do you have a TV in your bedroom? We did an article a while back with Paul C. Rosenblatt, author of "Two in a Bed". In the article, he addresses this specific issue. Click here to read it.
Regular readers of Marvel Comics' famed Spider-Man comic book are up in arms, according to USA Today, over the roughly 21 year marriage between Spider-Man and Mary Jane ending. We don't usually cover divorce, but of course, this story has a twist. In order to save Mary Jane's life, Spider-Man made a deal with the devil-like character, Mephisto, to save her life. In return, however, Mephisto would erase all memory of their marriage together. That's right, all memories of their marriage--gone!
Regular readers of Marvel Comics' famed Spider-Man comic book are up in arms, according to USA Today, over the roughly 21 year marriage between Spider-Man and Mary Jane ending. We don't usually cover divorce, but of course, this story has a twist. In order to save Mary Jane's life, Spider-Man made a deal with the devil-like character, Mephisto, to save her life. In return, however, Mephisto would erase all memory of their marriage together. That's right, all memories of their marriage--gone!
Regular readers of Marvel Comics' famed Spider-Man comic book are up in arms, according to USA Today, over the roughly 21 year marriage between Spider-Man and Mary Jane ending. We don't usually cover divorce, but of course, this story has a twist. In order to save Mary Jane's life, Spider-Man made a deal with the devil-like character, Mephisto, to save her life. In return, however, Mephisto would erase all memory of their marriage together. That's right, all memories of their marriage--gone!
Looking for that perfect household gift? Games are always a good play. About.com listed their top games for 2007. We'll spill the beans on five:
Cranium Wow - sculpt, draw, act and answer your way to victory. This is an update on the already best-selling game.
Luck of the Draw from Gamewright - In this one you draw something based on a subject card that you pull from a stack. Other players vote on which category, among 100 different categories such as neatest, tallest or prettiest drawing, fits the drawing. Not sure exactly how you win the game though. If you've played this, let us know.
Hot Spot from ThinkFun - The game pieces are built like robots that can only move in a straight line. The goal is to get the red robot to the “hot spot” which is the red spot on one corner of the board. There are other blue and yellow robots that the robot can jump over to get to his goal. You have to figure out the most economical way to get to the Hot Spot.
I Spy Eagle Eye Game from Briarpatch - In this one, match one of the objects from the cards in your hand to the ones on the game board. Whoever finds an object first rings the bell and wins the round.
WonderChess and WonderGo - Like chess? What if the chess pieces had prizes in them. That's basically what this is. You can stuff whatever you want inside the chess pieces (as long as they fit) and the person that captures the piece gets the additional prize.
If you have another game you think we should know about, let us know.
Looking for that perfect household gift? Games are always a good play. About.com listed their top games for 2007. We'll spill the beans on five:
Cranium Wow - sculpt, draw, act and answer your way to victory. This is an update on the already best-selling game.
Luck of the Draw from Gamewright - In this one you draw something based on a subject card that you pull from a stack. Other players vote on which category, among 100 different categories such as neatest, tallest or prettiest drawing, fits the drawing. Not sure exactly how you win the game though. If you've played this, let us know.
Hot Spot from ThinkFun - The game pieces are built like robots that can only move in a straight line. The goal is to get the red robot to the “hot spot” which is the red spot on one corner of the board. There are other blue and yellow robots that the robot can jump over to get to his goal. You have to figure out the most economical way to get to the Hot Spot.
I Spy Eagle Eye Game from Briarpatch - In this one, match one of the objects from the cards in your hand to the ones on the game board. Whoever finds an object first rings the bell and wins the round.
WonderChess and WonderGo - Like chess? What if the chess pieces had prizes in them. That's basically what this is. You can stuff whatever you want inside the chess pieces (as long as they fit) and the person that captures the piece gets the additional prize.
If you have another game you think we should know about, let us know.
Looking for that perfect household gift? Games are always a good play. About.com listed their top games for 2007. We'll spill the beans on five:
Cranium Wow - sculpt, draw, act and answer your way to victory. This is an update on the already best-selling game.
Luck of the Draw from Gamewright - In this one you draw something based on a subject card that you pull from a stack. Other players vote on which category, among 100 different categories such as neatest, tallest or prettiest drawing, fits the drawing. Not sure exactly how you win the game though. If you've played this, let us know.
Hot Spot from ThinkFun - The game pieces are built like robots that can only move in a straight line. The goal is to get the red robot to the “hot spot” which is the red spot on one corner of the board. There are other blue and yellow robots that the robot can jump over to get to his goal. You have to figure out the most economical way to get to the Hot Spot.
I Spy Eagle Eye Game from Briarpatch - In this one, match one of the objects from the cards in your hand to the ones on the game board. Whoever finds an object first rings the bell and wins the round.
WonderChess and WonderGo - Like chess? What if the chess pieces had prizes in them. That's basically what this is. You can stuff whatever you want inside the chess pieces (as long as they fit) and the person that captures the piece gets the additional prize.
If you have another game you think we should know about, let us know.
What movies make men cry? Are neighbors up north at CTV.ca have put together a list of 25 movie moments that are likely to get the waterworks going on the toughest of chaps. Did they leave any movies or moments off this list? Guys, do you cry during movies (wives, you can tell us if they're not being honest). Click here to go to the message board and talk about it in the entertainment thread. CTV.ca (click here) goes into greater depth of each moment, we're just going to list the movies below. Without further adieu....
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - Rudy - Godfather II - Dead Poet's Society - Top Gun - Braveheart - The Deerhunter - E.T. - The Elephant Man - Saving Private Ryan - Field of Dreams - Rocky IV - Good Will Hunting - Mr Smith goes to Washington - Platoon - Rain Man - Star Wars - The Shawshank Redemption - On the Waterfront - One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest - Midnight Cowboy - 'Little Caesar - Gangs of New York - Boyz 'N the Hood - Major League
What movies make men cry? Are neighbors up north at CTV.ca have put together a list of 25 movie moments that are likely to get the waterworks going on the toughest of chaps. Did they leave any movies or moments off this list? Guys, do you cry during movies (wives, you can tell us if they're not being honest). Click here to go to the message board and talk about it in the entertainment thread. CTV.ca (click here) goes into greater depth of each moment, we're just going to list the movies below. Without further adieu....
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - Rudy - Godfather II - Dead Poet's Society - Top Gun - Braveheart - The Deerhunter - E.T. - The Elephant Man - Saving Private Ryan - Field of Dreams - Rocky IV - Good Will Hunting - Mr Smith goes to Washington - Platoon - Rain Man - Star Wars - The Shawshank Redemption - On the Waterfront - One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest - Midnight Cowboy - 'Little Caesar - Gangs of New York - Boyz 'N the Hood - Major League
What movies make men cry? Are neighbors up north at CTV.ca have put together a list of 25 movie moments that are likely to get the waterworks going on the toughest of chaps. Did they leave any movies or moments off this list? Guys, do you cry during movies (wives, you can tell us if they're not being honest). Click here to go to the message board and talk about it in the entertainment thread. CTV.ca (click here) goes into greater depth of each moment, we're just going to list the movies below. Without further adieu....
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - Rudy - Godfather II - Dead Poet's Society - Top Gun - Braveheart - The Deerhunter - E.T. - The Elephant Man - Saving Private Ryan - Field of Dreams - Rocky IV - Good Will Hunting - Mr Smith goes to Washington - Platoon - Rain Man - Star Wars - The Shawshank Redemption - On the Waterfront - One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest - Midnight Cowboy - 'Little Caesar - Gangs of New York - Boyz 'N the Hood - Major League
Whether we're celebrating an anniversary or trying to make up, we give flowers to show that we care. But are the flowers you bring home really saying that you care? About.com breaks down an impressive list of flowers and what they mean. Here are just a few examples:
ALSTROMERIA: Wealth, prosperity, fortune. ARBUTUS: Thee only do I love. CARNATION: Fascination, distinction, divine love, woman, yes. Also the birthflower for January. CHRYSANTHEMUM, WHITE: Truth, loyal love. GLOXINA: Love at first sight. HIBISCUS: Delicate beauty. HYACINTH, RED OR PINK: Play. JASMINE, SPANISH: Sensuality. PRIMROSE: I can't live without you. ROSE, BURGUNDY: Beauty within. SALAL: Zest. ZINNIA, WHITE: Goodness.
Whether we're celebrating an anniversary or trying to make up, we give flowers to show that we care. But are the flowers you bring home really saying that you care? About.com breaks down an impressive list of flowers and what they mean. Here are just a few examples:
ALSTROMERIA: Wealth, prosperity, fortune. ARBUTUS: Thee only do I love. CARNATION: Fascination, distinction, divine love, woman, yes. Also the birthflower for January. CHRYSANTHEMUM, WHITE: Truth, loyal love. GLOXINA: Love at first sight. HIBISCUS: Delicate beauty. HYACINTH, RED OR PINK: Play. JASMINE, SPANISH: Sensuality. PRIMROSE: I can't live without you. ROSE, BURGUNDY: Beauty within. SALAL: Zest. ZINNIA, WHITE: Goodness.
Whether we're celebrating an anniversary or trying to make up, we give flowers to show that we care. But are the flowers you bring home really saying that you care? About.com breaks down an impressive list of flowers and what they mean. Here are just a few examples:
ALSTROMERIA: Wealth, prosperity, fortune. ARBUTUS: Thee only do I love. CARNATION: Fascination, distinction, divine love, woman, yes. Also the birthflower for January. CHRYSANTHEMUM, WHITE: Truth, loyal love. GLOXINA: Love at first sight. HIBISCUS: Delicate beauty. HYACINTH, RED OR PINK: Play. JASMINE, SPANISH: Sensuality. PRIMROSE: I can't live without you. ROSE, BURGUNDY: Beauty within. SALAL: Zest. ZINNIA, WHITE: Goodness.
Like the kids, nearly every adult likes to get dressed up during Halloween. From elaborate costumes to the just plain silly here is a run down of some costumes that may inspire you to get and your honey into the Halloween spirit from costumetribute.com
Like the kids, nearly every adult likes to get dressed up during Halloween. From elaborate costumes to the just plain silly here is a run down of some costumes that may inspire you to get and your honey into the Halloween spirit from costumetribute.com
Like the kids, nearly every adult likes to get dressed up during Halloween. From elaborate costumes to the just plain silly here is a run down of some costumes that may inspire you to get and your honey into the Halloween spirit from costumetribute.com
Nielsen Ratings, a system developed by Nielsen Media Research to determine the audience size and composition of television programming, has begun to include into their stats shows that have been recorded on a persons Digital Video Recorder (DVR) up to three days after the original airing of the show. A true blessing for some of you I'm sure considering you might like a show, but it doesn't quite fit into your spouses TV-watching schedule. Naturally, it will also give more popular shows a boost as well. Studio execs will now be able to take into account those viewers who playback their shows, giving them the power to order, keep or cut a show. click here
Nielsen Ratings, a system developed by Nielsen Media Research to determine the audience size and composition of television programming, has begun to include into their stats shows that have been recorded on a persons Digital Video Recorder (DVR) up to three days after the original airing of the show. A true blessing for some of you I'm sure considering you might like a show, but it doesn't quite fit into your spouses TV-watching schedule. Naturally, it will also give more popular shows a boost as well. Studio execs will now be able to take into account those viewers who playback their shows, giving them the power to order, keep or cut a show. click here
Nielsen Ratings, a system developed by Nielsen Media Research to determine the audience size and composition of television programming, has begun to include into their stats shows that have been recorded on a persons Digital Video Recorder (DVR) up to three days after the original airing of the show. A true blessing for some of you I'm sure considering you might like a show, but it doesn't quite fit into your spouses TV-watching schedule. Naturally, it will also give more popular shows a boost as well. Studio execs will now be able to take into account those viewers who playback their shows, giving them the power to order, keep or cut a show. click here
Okay, so I'm a little slow watching TV, but that's what a DVR is for, right? Anyway, I just caught the premier episode of Journey Man on NBC and man did it have a great philosophical hitched dilemma. Kevin McKidd of Rome fame plays the main character, Dan Vasser. Dan inexplicably travels back in time and finds himself following a complete stranger. In these journeys back, Dan runs into his old fiance, who has since died. Dan, however, is now married, but is presented with an opportunity to relive some of his old-time romance. What do you think? Would it be cheating if he hooked up with his now deceased fiance while traveling back in time? You can find out what he decides to do by watching the episode. It's available for free on NBC.com, click here.
Okay, so I'm a little slow watching TV, but that's what a DVR is for, right? Anyway, I just caught the premier episode of Journey Man on NBC and man did it have a great philosophical hitched dilemma. Kevin McKidd of Rome fame plays the main character, Dan Vasser. Dan inexplicably travels back in time and finds himself following a complete stranger. In these journeys back, Dan runs into his old fiance, who has since died. Dan, however, is now married, but is presented with an opportunity to relive some of his old-time romance. What do you think? Would it be cheating if he hooked up with his now deceased fiance while traveling back in time? You can find out what he decides to do by watching the episode. It's available for free on NBC.com, click here.
Okay, so I'm a little slow watching TV, but that's what a DVR is for, right? Anyway, I just caught the premier episode of Journey Man on NBC and man did it have a great philosophical hitched dilemma. Kevin McKidd of Rome fame plays the main character, Dan Vasser. Dan inexplicably travels back in time and finds himself following a complete stranger. In these journeys back, Dan runs into his old fiance, who has since died. Dan, however, is now married, but is presented with an opportunity to relive some of his old-time romance. What do you think? Would it be cheating if he hooked up with his now deceased fiance while traveling back in time? You can find out what he decides to do by watching the episode. It's available for free on NBC.com, click here.
Aric Egmont of Cambridge, Massachusetts had plotted for months. And it happened. A long time fan of the Boston Globe Sunday magazine crossword puzzle, Egmont contacted the writers and asked if they would grant him a special request; to allow one of the answers to read "Will You Marry Me?" His girlfriend Jennie Bass, also a fan of the crossword, sat down with Egmont on that Sunday and began to fill in the answers. When she came to 111 Across she was presented with the clue "Generic Proposal." Luckily for Egmont, his girlfriend is good and filled the question mark inside his head with a "YES." Congratulations! For more click here.
It's the weekend. Are you doing anything fun with your spouse? Researchers at Stony Brook University in New York have been following 123 couples for 16 years. For all of them it was their first marriage and the average age for the women was 24 and 26 for men. At the seven year mark into their marriage, the researchers asked them to rate their level of boredom in their marriage through a series of questions. The resutls showed that greater boredom in year seven predicted significantly less satisfaction at year 16. Saying as much, researcher Irene Tsapelas and colleagues note that their findings suggest excitement promotes closeness, further promoting satisfaction."If partners experience excitement from other sources (such as novel and challenging activities) in a shared context, this shared experience can reignite relationship passion by associating the excitement with the relationship," the researchers write. Sound familiar? If not, listen to podcast Episode 61 with Dr. Karen Sherman. To read the complete article, click here. 
