I thought I would make everyone aware of the blog contest going on at my other blog, Fiscal Musings. I’m giving away two copies of The Millionaire Next Door, and all you have to do is leave a comment on the contest post. One copy is going to one of the first ten commenters, and as of this writing there are still four spots left in the top ten.
The results of a long awaited study are finally in. Many have observed this unusual phenomenon, but have typically just shrugged it off as nothing more than a mere coincidence. Well, the facts are in, and the findings have finally answered the question: “Are urinal stances somehow correlated to a man’s age?”
The study reveals that there are three main stances assumed by men while loitering in front of a urinal. These three stances are effectively referred to as the Focused, the Comfortable, and the Unashamed. As one ages, he will typically pass through all three of these stages, although in several rare cases subjects were observed to stagnate in the second stance/stage while others have progressed straight to the third from the first. The following are descriptions of each of the stances:
The Focused Stance
In this stance one stands before the urinal with a sense of purpose looking only straight ahead and occasionally glancing down assuring nothing is awry. Both hands in front of the person is the key feature of this stance. It can succinctly be described as “all business” and is usually assumed by those from the ages of adolescence through the mid to late thirties.
The Comfortable Stance
As the title suggests, this pose is more relaxed in nature and develops as one becomes more comfortable with their surroundings. The hallmark of this stance is only one hand (instead of two) in front of the person while the other hand is rested casually on the hip or haunches forming a triangle with the elbow and shoulder. The person’s eyes are usually wandering and the head will move from side to side. This stance is gradually accepted and later perfected by those in their late thirties through early sixties albeit with a greater standard deviation.
The Unashamed Stance
This stance is usually performed by the most experienced among us, although like was mentioned earlier, it has been seen in rare cases among a much younger demographic. In this stance, again one hand is in front but the other hand is found equally divided between two places. In some instances one’s elbow is rested on top of the privacy divider between urinals while in other cases the palm is placed firmly on the wall in front of the person as if to steady oneself. It also isn’t uncommon for minor audible heavy breathing or even slight groans to be heard.
Conclusion
As with most things, there are exceptions to these general stances, but now that you are aware of these recent findings, you don’t have to pass the thought over to coincidence. So how accurate are these results in your specific locale?
Even with everything in the news, there are still people looking to buy homes. And it’s important to remember that real estate is very local and therefore not everything in the national news applies everywhere. Even mortgage rates will vary from place to place. I, for instance, would be concerned about Missouri mortgage rates instead of worrying about the rates elsewhere. So if you’re looking to buy or will be soon, you’ll want to check into home mortgage loans that are specific to your local area.
I’m not exactly sure why someone would do this, but as you can see here a New Mexico man has decorated his 2007 Ford Mustang like a cop car. He did it to mimic the police vehicles in the movie Transformers since his son is a fan of the film. His son is 7 years old. If everyone decided to decorate their vehicles like the things their kids enjoyed, we be in for some real trouble.
Apparently there isn’t anything illegal about this man doing this, but I still don’t think that it’s a good idea. Even though the lights on top aren’t real and the markings are a little different, when people are on the road they may not be able to tell the difference. I think he’s also just making himself a target for vandalism or other negative publicity. Just be happy to drive a new Mustang.
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This past Monday was my birthday, and I turned 27. I had to work that day so I didn’t really do anything that spectacular, but that evening we went to grab something for dinner. Those who know me are aware that I rarely go out to eat without some sort of coupon or discount (except for some fast food operations), although there are also those places that I wouldn’t go even with a coupon.
On Monday night we went to Cecil Whittaker’s Pizzaeven though we didn’t have a coupon, but they were running a special of 50% off every menu item. We ended up getting a tortellini dish, a manicotti dish, and a small 9″ St Louis style pizza. It was pretty much what you’d expect from a hole in the wall pizza joint, but I thought it was pretty good. I’ve heard a lot of people say that they don’t like the STL style pizza cause they use provel cheese, but I actually liked it.
And how could I not like it when the whole tab came to just under $10. The 50% off Monday special is definitely worth it.
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For all of you Dodger’s fans out there… OK, just the one, here’s a video of a decent curve thrown by a young 19 year old in your system. Apparently he won’t be in the rotation come the regular season, but it’s something to look forward to in the future. Sean Casey had no idea what to do with himself.
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The results of a long awaited study are finally in. Many have observed this unusual phenomenon, but have typically just shrugged it off as nothing more than a mere coincidence. Well, the facts are in, and the findings have finally answered the question: “Are urinal stances somehow correlated to a man’s age?”
I’m not exactly sure why someone would do 