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The Top Ten Heartbreaking Gadgets of 2007. Beta testing and listening to consumer feedback could’ve saved some of these gadgets, but you still may have trouble finding a Wii.
What causes traffic jams? A team of mathematicians from the University of Exeter explain some are the result of a “backwards traveling wave.’ Something to think about the next time you’re stopped in traffic.
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The Most Expensive Drink at Starbucks. Billy Chasen challenges you to come up with an order that beats his $13.76 venti.
11 “Don’t-Tell-the-Wife” Secrets All Men Keep. Guys, how much of this is true?
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RE: Men’s Secrets
For starters I can sympathize with the fear that she’ll extrapolate “I’m not looking.” into thinking him insincere in more serious matters. It’s corollary to her thinking everything he says has meaning deeper and/or opposed to the words actually spoken.
1. I didn’t think the fact that we look is any big secret. When I was married I was very discreet, but also refused to deny it when asked.
2. I hate golf. If I want some time alone I’ll say so. What a shame to feel compelled to do things you hate just for alone time.
3. How stereotypical. I enjoyed commitment.
4. Gimme a rich woman!
5. I don’t protest.
6. Well, sure. That’s reasonable.
7. How could you marry a woman if you didn’t already like her for more than sex???
8. Now that’s just stupid. What I don’t understand is the part where you continue out loud a previously internal monologue.
9. No, not particularly. But pay attention to the road.
10. Oh, please! And go through all that crap again?
11. If you indulge a little the person you love and he/she reciprocates… Well, isn’t that the point? What’s the secret?
What a stupid little article.
posted by Bassman on 12-21-2007 at 9:03 am