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Posted: 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013

QUIKKIES: Top 10 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Her! 

By Vikki Locke


- Cloud Atlas, Flight, Here Comes The Boom, Alex Cross, Celeste and Jesse Forever, A Late Quartet, Deadfall, Bigfoot: The Lost Coast Tapes, Toys In The Attic, So Undercover, Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel, My Worst Nightmare and You May Not Kiss the Bride
are all out on DVD today


- 24 million Tweets were posted during the Super Bowl


- Madame Tussauds Hollywood is removing "seven world titles" from Lance Armstrong's statue nameplate


- John McCain Tweet of the Day: ''So Ahmadinejad wants to be first Iranian in space - wasn't he just there last week? "Iran launches monkey into space" And then: Re: Iran space tweet - lighten up folks, can't everyone take a joke?''


- "The Ricki Lake Show"
has been canceled after one season


- Pizza Hut
is going to be selling Pizza Sliders. A box of three will cost $5.


- Katie Couric will interview Joe Paterno's widow next Monday


- McDonald's is now offering 'Fish McBites' in some Happy Meals

 

 

Score!!!!!: Gardiner's Furniture owes its customers $600,000 in free furniture because Ravens receiver Jacoby Jones ran back a kickoff for a touchdown. Customers, who shopped at the Maryland-area stores between January 31st and Super Bowl Sunday were guaranteed free furniture if the Ravens returned either the game-opening or second half kickoff for a touchdown.

Owner Greg Mullaney says, "This is the greatest day for Ravens. It's the greatest day for Baltimore. And it's absolutely the greatest day for Gardiner's customers. I couldn't be happier. I am still almost speechless with excitement.' Everybody went nuts that Jacoby Jones made this incredible run back. And then there was a hush. And then about 10 seconds later, they went 'Oh boy, we know somebody who's up the creek.' And then they started pointing at me and laughing and I'm like 'OK. It was worth it.' Couldn't be happier."

 

 

Super (Bowl) Ratings: 108 million people watched Super Bowl 47. Super Bowl 47 is now the third most watched program in U.S. TV history.


All Time Ratings

1. 48.1/71 – Super Bowl XLVII, Ravens 34-49ers, 31, CBS
2. 47.9/71 – Super Bowl XLV, Packers 31-Steelers 25 (Fox)
3. 47.9/68 – Super Bowl XXI, Giants 39-Broncos 20 (CBS)
4. 47.8/71 – Super Bowl XLVI, Giants 21-Patriots 17 (NBC)
5. 47.4/NA – Super Bowl XIV, Steelers 31-Rams 19 (CBS)


Top 10 Metered Markets For Super Bowl XLVII


1. Baltimore 59.6/83
2. New Orleans 57.1/77
3. Washington, DC 56.9/80
4. Norfolk 55.8/76
5. Dayton 54.6/72
6. Columbus, OH 54.3/73
7. Indianapolis 54.2/76
8. Richmond-Petersburg 53.7/74
9. Milwaukee 53.4/73
10. Jacksonville 53.3/70

 

Power Outage: CBS' Boomer Esiason says Beyonce blew the Superdome's power during her rehearsals. “The interesting thing is, about five or six minutes prior to I guess the breaker going, where our radio booth was up on the seventh floor, we were almost at the ceiling of the dome, and Kevin says to me, ‘Man, do you hear that buzzing?’ And I took my headset off and there was this like electrical buzz sound coming from the ceiling. This was after halftime, it was after Beyonce. And by the way, Beyonce blew the electric in the Superdome twice, I’m told, during her rehearsals during the week.”

 

Fresh Ink: Jenny McCarthy got a new tattoo during the Super Bowl blackout. She says, "It's kind of still in pain... Basically during the blackout at the Super Bowl, (I) decided to do something besides gorge pizza, and I went next door and got a new tattoo... It could be my midlife crisis."

 

The Nanny: Former Navy Seal Jonathan Gilliam has launched a new Navy Seal nanny company called Tactical Nanny. He says, “We’re not just offering another nanny service. These women have a proven track record. They’re veterans protecting the future of the USA. They can keep tragedy from happening. You’re paying for the peace of mind. With nannies who have tactical training and security clearance, you’re really knowing the quality of the person you bring into your home. There’s no price you can put on that. Our government’s invested enough money in training them. You’re reaping the benefit of that.”

 

Belgium tattoo artist Rouslan Toumaniantz recently inked his name across his new girlfriend's face just 24 hours after meeting her. Lesya met Rouslan online, has already taken his last name and hopes to marry him. Rouslan's friend says, "Their plans for a life together include her learning to tattoo while she also gets the full-body ink that she’s always dreamed of — and of course a family. I know that there are people who are terrified that Lesya has made a rash decision that she’ll regret horribly, but sometimes the best decisions are the ones you make in an instant.

 

A new survey published by CNET reveals that 30% of people will send an Ecard for Valentine's Day. Of those, who are sending an Ecard, 8% expect a kiss while 10% expect sex.

 

 

Top 10 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Her from askmen.com

No.10 Jewelry Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but other valuable gems and metals come pretty damn close for the wallet-conscious romantic. Sleek rings and bracelets with precious stones will surely please your lady and complement the sparkle in her eye. There are great selections out there, some even offering unisex designs so that you can get matching pieces.

No.9 Lingerie Sexy intimate wear is always a good choice that never gets old. It's a perfect way to add some spice to your sex life, as lingerie is clearly meant to be taken off. Make sure you find her size in a style you know she'll love.

No.8 Weekend getaway While bed and breakfasts will remain a female favorite, a carefully chosen one can prove to be an enjoyable getaway for the two of you. Out in the country away from the bustle of the city, but not lacking in comfort, it's one of the best ways to spend some intimate time together.

No.7 Body care basket Women never seem to have enough beauty products, so feed her vanity a little and get her a set of every lotion, toner, soap, and bath salt she can use. You'll thank us later when her skin is all soft and sweet for you.

No.6 Purse Another fashion accessory that's very popular with the female persuasion, most women can always use another purse to match their shoes, belt, coat, etc.

No.5 Sex toys Make it a great night for the two of you by hitting the local sex shop. Sex toy manufacturers are getting more creative each year, and there's no end to the variety of bedroom accessories you can find, from board games and body paint to flavored massage oils.

No.4 A special date There's no going wrong here. Take your woman out on a romantic date. It can be lunch, brunch or dinner, depending on what day Valentine's falls on. Or you can recreate your first date and relive the thrill of the honeymoon phase. Spare no expense here.

No.3 Flowers These are classics that work like magic if you put a little extra effort into the deed. Talk to your florist about an intricate arrangement: each flower signifies something else, like romance, loyalty or purity, so pick the ones that match your woman most.

No.2 Chocolate Show her how much you care by giving her the closest thing to sex. If you came here in search of the perfect gift, she likely deserves it.

No.1 Picture & frame Here's a good way to immortalize your love: give her a portrait of the happy couple in a high-quality cube frame. You can blow up that great set of pictures of the two of you or hire a professional photographer to do the job.

 

 

Valentine's Day Spending

A new survey by the National Retail Federation reveals that the average person will spend $130.97 on Valentine's Day. That's up from $126.03 in 2012. Other findings:

- Men will spend an average of $175.61 on jewelry, flowers and a romantic evening out, while women will spend approximately $88.78

- 19.7% of people plan to purchase jewelry for Valentine's Day

- 51% of people plan to purchase candy for Valentine's Day

- 36% of people plan to purchase flowers for Valentine's Day

- 15% of people plan to purchase clothing for Valentine's Day

- According to CreditDonkey.com, only 49% of people want to receive dinner, while 30% want chocolates and 20% want flowers. Only 8% plan to give gift cards, while 15% want to receive cards. Only 7% plan to offer electronics, while 20% want to receive electronics.

 

 

Tastes Great .. Kinda Silly: Fred Truluck recently found an image of Jesus on the back of a case of Corona beer. The Bradenton, Floridian says, “I was on my way back from walking my dog, and looked to my right. There on the ground was a fish. Actually, it was a section of a Corona beer case, in the shape of a fish. I had it on the table, turned it over to the back, for some reason, and I said, ‘Wow! There is Jesus!’ It's right there; a kindergartner could see it.”

Joe Davis, an assistant pastor at Sarasota's Church of the Palms, says, “I don't think God goes and draws his face on a carton of beer. If you are one of us that believes in the God of the Bible, the scripture teaches more is that God would rather show his image through the works and love of his people than interact in the world.”

 

 

Yahoo claims Beyonce was supposed to start her Super Bowl halftime show by popping out of a 2014 Corvette. Style blogger Lauren Craig, who won a trip to New Orleans, saw the rehearsals and says, ''We finally gathered in the dome, where we got to see how the stage was set up and tried to guess who would be popping out of the red Corvette we saw at the back of the stage. Finally, we were led onto the field and placed in the positions we had rehearsed on Sunday...Then finally, it was her! She arrived on the stage fresh faced and gorgeous, signature honey blond hair swept to the side, a black long sleeve tee and a pair of Phillip Lim harem pants. Suddenly, the Corvette turned into a transformer before our eyes and we realized Beyoncé herself was going to be coming out of it.''

 

Tom Cruise allegedly wants to help Britney Spears jumpstart her acting career. A source tells NOW magazine, “Tom tried to reach out to Britney in 2008 when she left rehab, but she was surrounded by negativity and things didn’t work out. He’s heard she wants to get her acting back on track and focus on her music again. He thinks Scientology can help.''

 

 

Donald Trump is suing Bill Maher for $5 million. During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Bill offered Donald $5 million towards a charity of his choice if he could prove he’s not the “spawn of his mother having sex with an orangutan.”

Trump says, “I don’t know whether this case will be won or lost, but I felt a major obligation to bring it on behalf of the charities listed, namely Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, Hurricane Sandy Victims, March of Dimes, and the Police Athletic League. Bill Maher made an unconditional offer while on The Jay Leno Show and I, without hesitation, accepted his offer and provided him with the appropriate documentation. Prior demands for payment went ignored by Mr. Maher despite the fact that the beneficiaries of this suit will ultimately be the charities named above, who would share equally the $5 million dollars…something I am certain they can desperately use.”

 

 

On Saturday, Jessica Chastain was performing on Broadway in The Heiress when her three-legged dog wandered on stage. Theatregoers thought the dog was part of her monologue until they saw a stagehand coaxing it off stage. BroadwayWorld.com claims Jessica took a bow with her dog.

 

CBS made GoDaddy edit their Super Bowl commercial twice because of the steamy kiss between Bar Rafaeli and a nerd. The couple did 65 takes.

** UPDATE **

Jesse Heiman, who played the nerd, tells TMZ, "I’ve actually had guys tweet me that they wish they were me, and girls tweet me saying they wish they were Bar. I have girls run up to me and take pictures with me, tweet me for dates. There are lots of inquiries coming in to my agent and manager, their phone has been ringing off the hook, but they are really letting me enjoy the moment right now.”

The ad was USA Today's worst scoring Super Bowl commercial.

 

 

Bradley Cooper wants a family. He says, ''I would say I am a romantic, for sure. I think most guys are deep down. I look at my parents, who have been married happily since 1963, and my grandparents are the same. What guy wouldn't want that? I think the thought of a traditional family home is awesome. Traditional roles are becoming a thing of the past, but I think there is something still really charming about them.''

 

 

Paul McCartney, Sofia Vergara, Hayden Panettiere and David Arquette attended Justin Timberlake's pre-Super Bowl concert. Justin told fans, ''Sometimes in life, you think you found the one. But then one day you find out, that she is just some b***h''.

** UPDATE **

Justin Tweeted: "Ok. I see you. Wouldn't disrespect Anyone personally. Ever. Relax..."

Justin was paid $3 million for his performance

 

Beyonce makes love to cure her nervousness. She tells Showbiz Spy, “When I get nervous or I don’t have everything together I like to make love to my husband.'' She chose to sing Bootylicious over Bills Bills Bills at the Super Bowl.

 

Britney Spears is in ''advanced talks'' to do a residency at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

 

Lady GaGa was recently spotted at a kids clothing store in L.A. buying outfits for Elton John's children.

 

 

 

 QUIKKIES COURTESY OF SHEETHAPPENS.

 

 

 

Vikki Locke

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