To Friend Or Not To Friend

It is a common fear among users of Facebook and other social media Web sites – how to deal with a friend request from your boss or employee. A new survey by Liberty Mutual’s Responsibility Project finds that 56% of Americans say it is irresponsible to be friends with a boss and 62% say it is wrong to be friends with an employee. But 76% believe it is acceptable to be friends with a workplace peer. Other findings:



· When using social media at work, 73% say it is not appropriate to update your Facebook status, 82% say you should not upload photos, 72% believe tweeting is wrong, and 79% say it is not acceptable to watch online videos. However, 66% say it is fine to check your personal e-mail while at work.

· Americans are split on whether companies should review the social media profiles of job candidates; 52% say it is appropriate and 48% say it is unacceptable.

· More than 40% of parents believe it is irresponsible to post photos of children online; 31% monitor their children’s Facebook accounts, and almost 70% are friends with their children on Facebook or MySpace; 72% limit the time their children spend on social media networks.

· More than 80% of parents say that teachers should not interact with students online, but they are split when it comes to whether social media should be used as evidence to punish students’ behavior.

· Nearly three-quarters of Americans agree that it is “egotistical and a waste of time” to develop a Facebook page for a pet.

Stinky Cities

Assessing climate history and smoking data, Totalbeauty.com has ranked the smelliest regions in the United States.


1. Las Vegas, Nevada                5. New Orleans, Louisiana

2. Houston, Texas                      6. San Antonio, Texas

3. Phoenix, Arizona                    7. Yuma, Arizona

4. Chicago, Illinois

Top 5 Ways To Know Your Relationship Is On The Rocks

5. She shaves your eyebrows off while you are asleep.

4. Your picture on her wall has darts in it.

3. She reads books like “Women are From Venus, Men Are Complete Jerks.”

2. When you call her, she answers with, “Oh. It’s only you.”

1. She makes inquiries about going in the Witness Protection Program.

Did you know…

• Henry Ford was Charles Lindbergh’s first passenger on the Spirit of St. Louis?
• For people that are lactose intolerant, chocolate aids in helping making digestion easier?
• Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks?
• The U-S military’s dried food rations can be re-hydrated with urine?
• Urine is sterile?
• More steel in the United States is used to make bottle caps than to manufacture automobile bodies?

GET YOUR MEGATICKET.

Live Nation announced their country music summer concert schedule featuring some of the biggest names in Country music and the return of the Country Megaticket season ticket offer. The Country Megaticket is a multi-show season ticket offer featuring multiple country artists at Live Nation venues. To see a map of cities and venues with a complete list of venue packages and availability, visit Megaticket.com or LiveNation.com/megaticket. 

This summer’s line up of country greats includes:

• Brad Paisley with Darius Rucker
• Brooks &  Dunn with Jason Aldean (April 23 thru June 13^th but not including 5/4-5/6) & Gary Allan (5/4-5/6 and after June 13th). 
• Rascal Flatts with Kellie Pickler and Chris Young
• Sugarland with special guests
• Tim McGraw with Lady Antebellum and The Lost Trailers (2/11-4/10) and Love and Theft (4/11-8/15)
• Toby Keith with special guests
• COUNTRY THROWDOWN 2010 features the best in new country artists with:   Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town, Jack Ingram, Eric Church, Eli Young Band, The Lost Trailers, Heidi Newfield, Ryan  Bingham, Jonathan Singleton & The Grove, Emily West.  Bluebird Café Artists:  Ashley Ray, Brad Tursi, Cory Branan, Dave Pahanish, Jedd Hughes, Sarah Buxton, Troy Olsen, Walker Hayes.

Polar Run

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Brooks & Dunn announcement tomorrow!!

 

BROOKS & DUNN will be holding a press conference tomorrow at 3:10 PM (EST)…check out the links below…..

 

http://www.brooks-dunn.com/ or http://www.ustream.tv/channel/brooks-and-dunn-live

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FW: 7th Annual St. Paddy's Day Block Party (& Parade) - Saturday, March 13!

 

THE 7^TH ANNUAL ST. PADDY’S DAY BLOCK PARTY & PARADE

 

Saturday, March 13^th   12:30PM - 8PM

 

East Montague Avenue in the Olde Village of North Charleston near Park Circle

 

Come join the biggest St. Patrick’s Day street party in the Lowcountry on Saturday, March 13^th in the Olde Village of North Charleston (located on East Montague Avenue near Park Circle).  The 7^th Annual “St. Paddy’s Day Block Party” is from 12:30 PM – 8PM and promises fun for the entire family.

 

East Montague Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Virginia Avenue to O’Hear Avenue for the festivities.

 

The celebration includes live bands, Irish dancing, bagpipe music, a jump castle, face painting, a mechanical bull, food vendors, corned beef and cabbage, a DJ, Irish trivia, prizes and much more.

 

Live Irish music by KARL BYRNE and party music by one of Charleston’s favorite party bands SUPER DELUXE.

 

This year’s event will get kicked off with a parade starting at Park Place East (the street adjacent to E. Montague Avenue and across from Park Circle Community Center) at 12:30 PM. The parade route will go down E. Montague Avenue to the block party location near Virginia Ave. East Montague will be closed from Park Place East to O’Hear Avenue at 12:00 PM for the duration of the parade.  The parade Grand Marshall will be city of North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey.

 

The party, parade and parking are free to the public.

 

(Sponsored by the Madra Rua Irish Pub – The Most Authentic Irish Pub in the Lowcountry!)

 

www.madraruapub.com

 

 

 

www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com

Great New Videos!!

Just added a bunch of great new Country Music Videos to the website, check them out and let us know what you think! Click here to check them out!!

Lady Antebellum "American Honey"


Luke Bryan "Rain Is a Good Thing"
Coldwater Jane "Bring on the Love"

Gloriana "The World Is Ours Tonight"

Hello Dave "Golden"

Bridgette Tatum "(I Like My) Cowboys Dirty"
The Band Perry "Hip to My Heart"
 
Josh Abbott Band "She's Like Texas"

Hip to My Heart Video

Here is the New Video for The Band Perry's first release "Hip To My Heart". Let us know what you think of the song and video!

"Hip to My Heart"

The Band Perry | The Band Perry Pics | New Country Music

Did you know…

• In the TV sitcom Cheers, the legal capacity of the popular Boston bar was 75. It was shown in a notice posted over the door.
• It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky?
• Americans, on average, eat 18 acres of pizza every day?
• Butterflies taste with their feet?
• In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all of the world’s nuclear weapons combined?

 

 

 

Ole Miss Needs A Mascot

Colonel Reb shall not rise again. The University of Mississippi dumped the mascot – a caricature of a white plantation owner – in a 2003 effort to distance the school from Old South stereotypes. It’s been without a mascot ever since. A vote tonight could change that. Students will have only two choices in the online referendum: yes, replace the colonel with something else – perhaps a riverboat gambler or a colonial soldier – or no, remain the only school in the Southeastern Conference without a mascot. Ole Miss is battling with how to retain tradition while shedding symbols of Old South. In 1997, the school ended the waving of Confederate flags at sporting events. Then Colonel Reb was booted off the field. Last year, the band stopped playing the fight song, “From Dixie With Love,” to discourage the fan chant, “The South will rise again.”

5 Things That Will Make You Happier

 

Are you happy? Are you really, genuinely happy? With families in turmoil and the economy a mess, the pursuit of happiness is sometimes easier said than done. Some scientists argue that happiness is largely determined by genetics, health and other factors mostly outside of our control. But recent research suggests people actually can take charge of their own happiness and boost it by doing certain things. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, reviewed 51 studies that tested attempts to increase happiness through different types of positive thinking, and found that these practices can significantly enhance well-being and well-feeling. Here are five very simple things you can do to improve happiness.

 

1. Be Grateful: – Some study participants were asked to write letters of gratitude to people who had helped them in some way. The study found that people reported a lasting increase in happiness – over weeks and even months – after implementing the habit. What’s even more surprising: Sending the letter is not necessary! Even when people wrote letters but never sent them, they still reported feeling happier afterwards!

 

2. Be Optimistic: - Another practice that helps is optimistic thinking. Study participants were asked to visualize an ideal future – for example, living with a loving and supportive partner, or finding a job that was fulfilling – and describe the image in a journal entry. After doing this for a few weeks, these people too reported increased feelings of well-being.

 

3. Count Your Blessings: - People who practice writing down three good things that have happened to them every week showed a significant boost in happiness. It seems the act of focusing on the positive helps people remember reasons to be glad.

 

4. Use Your Strengths: - Another study asked people to identify their greatest strengths, and then to try to use these strengths in new ways. For example, someone who says they have a good sense of humor could try telling jokes to lighten up business meetings or cheer up sad friends. Doing that helps you as much as the other person.

 

5. Commit Acts Of Kindness: - It turns out helping others also helps ourselves. As we’ve seen from the five ways to be happier, there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving. Those behind this list also have an iPhone app called Live Happy that you can download on iTunes to boost your well-being.

In Stores Today!

George Jones – “George Jones: The Great Lost Hits” [2CD]

Johnny Cash – “American VI: Ain’t No Grave”

Josh Thompson – “Way Out Here”

Merle Haggard – “Kern River / Chill Factor”

Sarah Buxton – “Sarah Buxton”

$80 video for Out Side My Window

"Outside My Window" is the new video from Sarah Buxton's upcoming debut album. Filmed with friends for only $80, this is Sarah Buxton "concentrate."

Watch and Win with Joe Nichols

Well Joe is giving you a chance to win an autographed copy of his People Country Special issue, tickets to the Joe Nichols show of your choice...Click here for details.

IHOP Free Pancake Day benefits MUSC Children's Hospital

 

 

                                 

 

 

IHOP National Pancake Day- Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network at MUSC Children’s Hospital

 

MUSC Children’s Hospital Fund to Receive Contributions from Loyal IHOP Customers

 

Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010

 

Time: all day: 7:00am to 10:00pm (Patient Chase Ringler and mother from 9:45am-11:00am- see “Special Guests” below for details)

           

Location: Summerville IHOP #3242

                  9976 Dorchester Road

                  Summerville, SC 29485

                  Phone: 843-875-1609

 

Special Guests Include:

Chase Ringler, nominee for 2009 South Carolina Children’s Miracle Network Champion Child and patient of MUSC Children’s Hospital.  Chase and his mother will be at the Summerville IHOP, located at 9976 Dorchester Road, from 9:45am-11:00am to support the cause.

 

Contact: Amy Gordon, gordona@musc.edu or 843.847.6755

 

Background:

IHOP restaurants nationwide will celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 7am to 10pm. All Charleston area IHOP restaurants will be offering a free short stack of their buttermilk pancakes to each guest. In exchange for the free flapjacks, IHOP will ask guests to consider making a voluntary contribution to our local Children's Miracle Network Hospital, MUSC Children's Hospital.

 

To date, the company has raised almost $3.5 million for Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities nationwide.  This year, IHOP hopes to raise $1.5 million, helping them reach their $5 million cumulative goal for the past 5 years.

 

To learn more about this event, please visit http://www.ihoppancakeday.com

 

  

 

More Booze, More Brawls

Researchers who studied crime stats and alcohol licensing data from Cincinnati have discovered the more bars, restaurants and other alcohol sales sites in a neighborhood, the higher the level of violence. The Indiana University study also found an association between high assault rates and stores that sell alcohol. Liquor stores “appear to be associated with about 25% of simple assaults and about one-third of aggravated assaults,” researchers said. Broken down, one store that sells liquor per square mile creates 2.3 more simple assaults and 0.6 more aggravated assaults per square mile. Adding one bar per square mile would lead to 1.35 more simple assaults, while adding one restaurant per square mile that sells alcohol would lead to 1.15 more simple assaults.

Dummies Don’t Sleep

A new survey finds that people who take a mid-afternoon siesta may improve their smarts. While the findings are preliminary, the research suggests an afternoon nap can help humans to remember more. A group of students from the University of California at Berkeley were split into two groups. One group took afternoon naps while the other did not. Those who did not take the nap performed about 10% worse than those who napped. Researchers also said that a person’s ability to learn declines about 10% between noon and 6 p.m., but in their study, nappers were able to overcome the “dumb” period.

Auction For Nintendo Game System Reaches $13,105

A mother hawking an original Nintendo Entertainment System and a handful of games on eBay has unwittingly made a small fortune. The auction for a vintage NES with a controller and five games started at just $9.999, but finished at an unheard of $13,105. Until Sony’s PlayStation surpassed it in the late 1990s, the NES held the world record for video game consoles sold worldwide. Handhelds like the Game Boy and DS aside, the NES still ranks fourth overall, after the PS1, PS2, and Wii. Not bad for a console that was launched on October 15, 1985 and originally sold for $199.99.


If only I could find my old one!!!

Kids’ Choice Awards

Kevin James has signed on to host Nickelodeon’s 23rd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles on March 27th. President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have been nominated for their first Kids’ Choice Award in a newly formed category Cutest Couple. They’re up against Edward & Bella and Jacob & Bella from “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” and Neytiri and Jake from “Avatar.” The “Twilight” gang dominated the nominations with five nods. Beginning February 25th, kids will be able to cast their votes here in 19 categories on Nickelodeon’s Web site, www.nick.com/kids-choice-awards. Surprise awards will also be announced during the live telecast. The 2010 Kids’ Choice Awards will be held in Los Angeles on March 27th and aired live on Nickelodeon. Nominees are:



Favorite TV Show: “iCarly,” “Sonny with a Chance,” “The Suite Life on Deck” and “Wizards of Waverly Place.”

Favorite TV Actor: Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas.

Favorite TV Actress: Miranda Cosgrove, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Keke Palmer.

Favorite Music Group: Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers and Linkin Park.

Favorite Female Singer: Beyoncé Knowles, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift.

Favorite Male Singer: Jay-Z, Sean Kingston, Mario and Ne-Yo.

Favorite Song: “I Gotta Feeling” – Black Eyed Peas, “Paparazzi” – Lady Gaga, “Party in the U.S.A” – Miley Cyrus and “You Belong with Me” – Taylor Swift.

Favorite Movie: “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” “The Twilight Saga’s New Moon” and “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.”

Favorite Movie Actor: Zac Efron, Taylor Lautner, Shia LaBeouf and Tyler Perry.

Favorite Movie Actress: Sandra Bullock, Miley Cyrus, Megan Fox and Zoe Saldana.

Favorite Cartoon: “The Penguins of Madagascar,” “Phineas and Ferb,” “The Simpsons” and “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

Favorite Reality Show: “American Idol,” “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Wipeout.”

Favorite Female Athlete: Danica Patrick, Misty May Treanor, Serena Williams and Venus Williams.

Favorite Male Athlete: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Ryan Sheckler and Shaun White.

Favorite Video Game: “The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks,” “Mario Kart,” “Wii Fit” and “Wii Sports Resort.”

Favorite Book: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, “Twilight” series, “Vampire Diaries” series and “Where the Sidewalk Ends.”

Favorite Animated Movie: “A Christmas Carol,” “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,” “Monsters vs. Aliens” and “Up.”

Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie: Jim Carrey – “A Christmas Carol (2009),” Seth Rogen – “Monsters vs. Aliens,” Ray Romano – “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” and Reese Witherspoon – “Monsters vs. Aliens.”

McMurray Wins Daytona 500

Jamie McMurray won the Daytona 500 yesterday, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr. in one drama-filled NASCAR season opener. The race at Daytona International Speedway was halted for over an hour with 78 laps remaining while workers repaired a pothole that developed in the track. The hole reappeared 39 laps later, forcing another 45-minute delay. Greg Biffle came in third, followed by Clint Bowyer and David Reutimann. Meanwhile, Danica Patrick’s NASACAR debut didn’t go as well as she would have liked. Patrick was involved in a 12-car crash on the 69th lap of the Drive4COPD 300 Nationwide Series race Saturday at Daytona International and was unable to finish the race. She came in 35th among the 43 drivers.

Walmart Begins Selling Concert Tickets

You can now buy music and concert tickets at your neighborhood Walmart, thanks to a new deal with the newly merged Live Nation-Ticketmaster. As it all rolls out, 500-stores will sell tickets to events covering more than 200 artists’ handled by Live Nation/Ticketmaster.

Frisbee Inventor Dies

Back in the day it was called the “Pluto Platter.” That was the original name for what we know today as the Frisbee. The man credited with inventing it died last week of cancer. Walter Frederick Morrison was 90. Morrison got the idea for the Frisbee in 1937 after someone tossed a tin lid to him and he watched it sail through the air. He sold the concept in 1957 and it went on to become one of America’s biggest hits in back yards, beaches and college campuses. More than 200 million Frisbees have been sold around the world. Wham-O, the company that owns the rights to the Frisbee, has a tribute to Morrison on its Web site at www.wham-o.com.

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Valentine’s Day By The Numbers

Here are some interesting facts regarding February 14th and Valentine’s Day from TheRomantic.com.



· 110 million: The number of roses that will be sold and delivered over a three-day period surrounding Valentine’s Day. The majority will be red.



· 60%: The percentage of American roses produced in California. However, the vast number sold on Valentine’s Day in the United States are imported, mostly from South America.



· 15%: The percentage of U.S. women who send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day.



· 73%: While 73% of men purchase flowers for Valentine’s Day, 27% of women purchase them for the occasion.



· 1 billion: Number of Valentine’s Day cards exchanged each year. That’s the largest seasonal card-sending occasion of the year, next to Christmas.



· One-third: Number of Valentine’s Day cards accompanied by a gift.



· 25%: Percentage of exchanged Valentine’s Day cards that are humorous.



· 50%: Percentage of Valentine’s Day cards sold the week of the holiday. The largest and most elaborate Valentine’s Day cards are sold in the 48 hours prior to February 14th.



· 650 million: Number of classmates, family members and teachers who will receive a Valentine’s Day card from children ages 6 to 10. Children came in second, followed by mothers, wives and sweethearts.



· 1,330: The number of different Hallmark card designed specifically for Valentine’s Day.



· 1866: The year candy manufacturer NECCO made the first “Conversation Hearts” – then called “Motto Hearts.” According to NECCO, 8 billion of these little candies are sold between January 1st and February 14th.



· 35 million: The number of heart-shaped boxes of chocolate that will be sold for Valentine’s Day.



· 64%: The percentage of men in the U.S. who do not make plans in advance for a romantic Valentine’s Day with their sweetheart.



· 1,233: Number of locations producing chocolate and cocoa products in 2007. California leads the nation with 143 such establishments, followed by Pennsylvania (115).



· 466: Number of locations that produced non-chocolate confectionary products in 2007.



· 3,643: Number of confectionery and nut stores in the United States.



· 23.8 pounds: Per capita consumption of candy by Americans in 2008.



· $403 million: The combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut flowers in the United States.



· 19,759: The number of florists nationwide in 2007.



· 27,484: Number of jewelry stores in the United States as of 2007. These stores sold $2.2 billion in merchandise in February 2009.



· 2.16 million: The number of marriages that took place in the United States in 2008. That breaks down to a little less than 6,000 per day.



· 112,185: The number of marriages performed in Nevada in 2008.



· 904: The number of dating service establishments nationwide. These establishments, which include Internet dating services, employ nearly 4,300 people.



· 3%: The percentage of pet owners who will give Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets.

VDay Funny

A very shy guy goes into a bar on Valentine's Day night and sees a beautiful woman. After a long struggle with his shyness, he finally managed to walk over and ask her politely, “Um, would you mind if I give you company?”


She made a furious face and yelled at the top of her lungs, “How dare you asked me to sleep with you tonight?”

Everyone in the pub started staring at the man, who was completely embarrassed. After a few minutes, the woman walked over to him and apologized. “You see, I am a student of psychology and studying how people respond to embarrassing situations. I am sorry but I was just doing my experiment!”

So the young man suddenly yelled, “What do you mean $200?”

30 Pounds Of Pot Found In Jesus Picture

Well, nothing is sacred anymore. A pot bust along the U.S.-Mexico border revealed 30 pounds of marijuana stuffed into framed pictures of Jesus Christ, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said. The agency said it isn’t the first time they’ve seen religious items used to smuggle drugs. A 22-year-old woman in a Jeep from Juarez, Mexico, told border patrol officers that she had nothing to declare besides the framed art. The officers checked out the vehicle with a drug-sniffing dog, Cesar, who alerted them to the drugs.

Chilling Aerial Photos Of 9/11 Attack Released

Hundreds of aerial photos of the collapsing World Trade Center were released this week, offering a rare and chilling view from the sky of the burning twin towers and the shroud of dust that settled over Manhattan. The images were taken from a police helicopter – the only photographers allowed in the airspace near the skyscrapers on September 11, 2001. They were obtained by ABC after it filed a Freedom of Information Act request last year with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the federal agency that investigated the collapse. The chief curator of the planned September 11 museum said the pictures were “a phenomenal body of work.” ABC obtained 2,779 pictures on nine CDs.