WEDDING GIFTS COST YOU
It’s wedding season — good news for your social calendar, bad news for
your wallet. Get ready to cough up $339 per friend walking down the aisle,
says a new survey that tracked the spending of 1,500 people.
Source: American Express Spending and Saving Tracker, 5/7/12

SMELL THE COFFEE
Feeling a little groggy this morning? Simply pause to breathe in the rich
aroma of your morning cup of coffee before taking a sip. Inhaling aromatic
substances in coffee beans actually alters the activity of the genes that
reduce the stress and irritability that comes from feeling groggy, reveals a
recent Korean study.
Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, vol. 51, no. 26

MOST VIOLENT STATE
Looking for a peaceful place to visit this summer? You might want to steer
clear of Louisiana. According to a new report, Louisiana is ranked as
America’s most violent state for the 20th year in a row, based on homicide,
violent crime and incarceration rates, as well availability of firearms.
Louisiana isn’t the only state that has issues keeping the peace. Tennessee,
Nevada, Florida and Arizona round out the top 5 most violent states.
Source: U.S. News & World Report, 5/7/12

MOTHER’S DAY MOVES
How are you going to honor Mom this Mother’s Day? The most common response
to that question is to spend quality time with her. That’s followed by
taking her out to dinner and giving her flowers.
Source: USA Today, 5/7/12

Today I was talking about not being able to give up a particular food or drink...most people say it would be coffee...followed by sweets....what says you?

Did you know that if you work for a salary...today is basically free work for you...leap day is not calculated into a salied position...