Bear's Big Blog

This guy was trapped in his car for two months...and he lived! Check out his story.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFl3MJc5cG4

10 Ways To Tell Someone You Like Them (Without Just Telling Them)

1. Touch your face and hair when you’re talking to them.

2. Touch them, casually, on the arm or knee when you’re talking to them.

3. Laugh at their jokes.

4. Touch their arm or knee when you laugh at their jokes.

5. Notice when their glass is empty, and always offer to fill it up or get them another.

6. Make eye contact from across the room at parties; smile.

7. If you get an inside joke going between just the two of you, bring it up as much as possible. Never let it die.

8. Say their name when you’re talking to them. (It’s true! People thrill at the sound of their own name — especially when uttered by someone they’re interested in.)

9. Find a common enemy: another party guest, an annoying guy at the bar, a broken jukebox, the lack of pizza joints in this part of town. It’s you two against the world.

10. If they mention an ex, or a date gone bad, tell them that they’re too good for that person, anyway.

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Top 10 Reasons Dogs Are Better Than Boyfriends from petMD.com

1.Dogs Never Cheat: They don't call dogs (wo)man's best friend for nothing. You'll never come home to find them canoodling with somebody else. Instead, they'll be waiting patiently for your return, tail wagging.

2.Dogs Don't Care if You Put on a Few Pounds: Hey, the more you weigh, the more of you there is to cuddle with. Bringing us to our next point ...

3.They Love to Cuddle: When was the last time a boyfriend just wanted to spend the evening cuddling? Plus, dogs are cool with public displays of affection. That's right, your dog is always happy to publicly show others how much he loves you.

4.The Later You Are, The MORE Excited Your Dog is to See You: Dogs are always happy to see you. But even better, the later you are, the MORE happy they are to see you. Have you ever come home to a boyfriend saying, "You were supposed to be home hours ago. Gosh, I am so happy to see you!" Nope, didn't think so.

5.Dogs Never Come Home Drunk: Dogs and alcohol don't mix, so they won't go out boozing with the guys until all hours of the night. And they don't get mad when you come home a little tipsy after drinks with the girls. In fact, they probably find you entertaining.

6.Dogs Aren't Threatened If You Earn More: In fact, they kind of expect you to, how else are you going to afford all their kibble?

7.They Feel Guilty When They Do Something Wrong: Everyone with a dog has come home at some time or another to an expression of guilt on their pup's face. Boyfriends are much more adept at covering their tracks when they do something wrong.

8.They Love When Your Friends Come Over: Want to have your friends over for a reality television marathon and gossip session? Most boyfriends would complain, but your dog will see it as an opportunity for more attention!

9.They Never Complain About Your Cooking: Your dog will happily chow down on whatever food it is you decide to give them. Whether it be dry, wet, store-bought, or home-cooked – dogs will inhale it like it's the best meal ever created.

10.You Can Train a Dog: Boyfriends come already ingrained with their own habits, like leaving the toilet seat up or peeing on the seat. And when you voice complaints, they tell you you're just supposed to love them for who they are – the good and the bad. But you can house train dogs. You can train them to stay off the couch or not to whine, and they'll just be happy they're pleasing you!

13 Worst Valentine's Day Gifts according to a new survey by couponcabin.com

Bathroom scale

Birthday card. Valentine's Day is not my birthday.

Pooper-scooper

Dead butterfly mounted in a plastic case. It was our second date.

Break-up text

Card stating a donation was made in my name for a charity I don't support.

Laundry basket

Pair of silk boxers that had someone else's name on the gift tag.

Stuffed animal that looked like it was won out of one of those claw games.

Electric can opener

Lottery tickets

Tupperware

Snowshoes

Is workplace romance worth it? You decide!

The Pros And Cons Of Office Romance from yahoo.com

Pro: Forbidden love can be hot and passionate.

Con: You might have to keep your relationship a secret from co-workers. If the office does find out, it can quickly turn into a awkward situation and if you do eventually break up it can become even more unpleasant and humiliating.

•Pro: You have an insider's understanding of their work ethic and how they communicate with others. You can talk openly and honestly about current projects or co-workers.

Con: You might not agree with their business decisions or attitude towards co-workers.

•Pro: You have the rare opportunity to see each other when you are the most energetic, motivated and sharp.

Con: If you get in a fight or break up, you'll have to conceal your personal feelings toward one another at the office.

Pro: You're excited to go to work in the morning, and you might even be motivated to pretty yourself up a little more.

Con: If you break up, you might dread going to work in the morning and having to interact with them in a professional manner.

•Pro: You skip over the "getting to know you" stage of dating.

Con: Knowing too many personal details about a person can make it difficult to respect them in a professional manner when working together.

•Pro: It's exciting to accomplish something professional together.

Con: You might be passed up for a promotion if co-workers find out you have engaged with someone unprofessionally at work.

•Pro: It's nice to be on the same schedule and come home at the same time.

Con: You don't get alone time or separation from your significant other.

YOUR ANIMAL NAME

Pretty simple. The first letter of your first
name, your zodiac sign, and the first letter of your last name. Easy as
that.

A = Tango
B = Caboose
C = Saffron
D = Gomer
E = Neo
F = Rex
G = Fantasia
H = Nickels
I = Springroll
J = Dim Sum
K = Pandora
L = Abercrombie
M = Flopsy
N = Sammie
O = Angel
P = Cougar
Q = Ringo
R = Dancer
S = Amigo
T = Voldemort
U = Trojan
V = Tofu
W = T-Bone
X = Zorro
Y = Pepe
Z = Won Ton

Aries = The Stubborn
Taurus = The Intelligent
Gemini = The Not-So-Shabby
Cancer = The Angry
Leo = The Hairy
Virgo = The Beautiful
Libra = The Foxy
Scorpio = The Stingy
Sagittarius = The Tail-Chasing
Capricorn = The Banana-Eating
Aquarius = The Laughing
Pisces = The Evil-Eyed

A = Gopher
B = Wombat
C = Sloth
D = Komodo Dragon
E = Koala
F = Piglet
G = Gorilla
H = Rabbit
I = Lion
J = Bear
K = Elephant
L = Hippo
M = Banana Slug
N = Dog
O = Fox
P = Zebra
Q = Lamb
R = Llama
S = Rhino
T = Wolf
U = Kitten
V = Dodo Bird
W = Dingo
X = Anteater
Y = Wolverine
Z = Unicorn

It's our last night in Mexico and we hate to say goodbye, but will enjoy getting back... Just keep the warm weather going for us back home.  We had a great group of listeners joining us every morning, rain, wind or shine.  The poppers were a hit as usual.  We visited Tulum, had a pedicure, saw some interesting creatures in the lagoon and got some relaxation in.  It rained more than usual but that didn't stop us from enjoying our vacation.  The biggest decision I have yet today is which restaurant to eat at for our final dinner.

If you'd like to see photos of our listeners enjoying themselves in Mexico check out some of our photos in the Great Escape gallery and find the tropical word of each day to make a phrase.  Enter it here and we'll be drawing a winner on Monday, February 6 for a pair of tickets to The Brothers in the Sun Tour with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw in Chicago.

Want to see more? Katy is posting hundreds more photos here. We hope to see you next year on Great Escape 2013... wherever we go and take over for the week!

It's our last night in Mexico and we hate to say goodbye, but will enjoy getting back... Just keep the warm weather going for us back home.  We had a great group of listeners joining us every morning, rain, wind or shine.  The poppers were a hit as usual.  We visited Tulum, had a pedicure, saw some interesting creatures in the lagoon and got some relaxation in.  It rained more than usual but that didn't stop us from enjoying our vacation.  The biggest decision I have yet today is which restaurant to eat at for our final dinner.

If you'd like to see photos of our listeners enjoying themselves in Mexico check out some of our photos in the Great Escape gallery and find the tropical word of each day to make a phrase.  Enter it here and we'll be drawing a winner on Monday, February 6 for a pair of tickets to The Brothers in the Sun Tour with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw in Chicago.

Want to see more? Katy is posting hundreds more photos here. We hope to see you next year on Great Escape 2013... wherever we go and take over for the week!

Well I did it!  Bridget talked me into it and as promised, here's a picture of my pedicure in Mexico.  The $1500 resort credit at the Aventura Spa Palace has been great... our Y100 listeners are getting pampered and everything is fantastic down in Mexico.  I even saw Jason Michael Carroll and Phil Vassar hitting up the pool with everyone yesterday.  The Phil concert was just excellent last night... what a great show.  Watch for concert photos from all three artists tomorrow in our photo gallery.  We'll post them after our show tonight with Neal McCoy and Jason. It doesn't get any better than this.

We're leaving for Riviera Maya, Mexico Saturday!  The Aventura Spa Palace Resort is going to be our home for 7 nights and the private concerts from Phil Vassar, Neal McCoy and Jason Michael Carroll are going to be great! What a line-up, and a special thank you to Neal and Jason for helping us out and rearranging their schedules at the last-minute... Neal is even flying in from Canada!  With this group of Y100 Travelers you can expect nothing but the best time.

Dan and I will be broadcasting every morning Monday through Friday from Mexico.  For those of you who can't join us this year (we'll miss you), we'll be posting photos and updates for you:

• Watch our blogs here on wncy.com - Dan and I will be posting photos and updates during the week!
• Follow our Facebook page... I think the Facebook vote is I won’t lose my man card for getting a pedicure, so Bridget wins!  Watch for photos… maybe we’ll even talk Dan into it.

Katy from Fox World Travel will also be helping us keep you posted with plenty of photos and videos throughout the week:

• PHOTOS: Visit The Great Escape FLICKR page
• Visit The Great Escape Blog
• Follow The Great Escape Facebook Page
• FWT YouTube

Adiós!