Wednesday, March 31, 2010
lose/gain weight now?
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
the earth hour
Friday, March 26, 2010
ask the right question
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
that old picture 04
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Maltese looking out the window
Saturday, March 20, 2010
anatomy slip up
Friday, March 19, 2010
Blast from the past : she's so high
No tucks or silicone
She's touch, smell, sight, taste and sound
But somehow I can't believe
That anything should happen
I know where I belong
And nothing's gonna happen
Yeah, yeah
(Chorus):
'Cause she's so high...
High above me, she's so lovely
She's so high...
Like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, or Aphrodite
She's so high...
High above me
First class and fancy free
She's high society
She's got the best of everything
What could a guy like me
Ever really offer?
She's perfect as she can be
Why should I even bother?
(Repeat Chorus)
She comes to speak to me
I freeze immediately
'Cause what she says sounds so unreal
But somehow I can't believe
That anything should happen
I know where I belong
And nothing's gonna happen
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
(Repeat Chorus)
Thursday, March 18, 2010
that old picture 03
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
trololo guy
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
uk cheesiest line
1. "Your dad must be a thief because he stole the stars and put them in your eyes"- Calum Best
2. "If I were to rearrange the alphabet I would put U and I together"- Carol Vorderman
3. "I must be in heaven because I can see an angel" - Mario Marconi
4. "Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?" - Cristiano Ronaldo
5. "Here's 10p - go phone your mum and tell her you won't be coming home tonight" - Jodie Marsh
6. "You're under arrest. The charge - trespassing in my dreams" - Rhys Ifans
7. "Is that a ladder in your tights or a stairway to heaven?" - Jonathan Ross
8. "You must be tired because you've been running through my mind all day" - Lee Sharpe
9. "If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it against me?" - Peter Andre
10. "Do you have a map? Because I keep getting lost in your eyes" - Darius Danesh
Monday, March 15, 2010
he got a monkey off his back
Sunday, March 14, 2010
that old picture 02
the ponzi game
Saturday, March 13, 2010
that old picture 01
Saturday, March 6, 2010
movie review: Alice in wonderland
- strange and morbid excellently display in the movie.
- watch out for the rather entertaining Red Queen in the movie
- Too bad I had to watch it in 3D as it was only shown in the format. I would highly recommend in on a normal screen
- the Mad Hatter was quite mildly mad in my humble opinion.
Friday, March 5, 2010
some pork stuff
Thursday, March 4, 2010
mother nature football
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
this too shall pass
the movie reviews
Monday, March 1, 2010
Improv Everywhere: Ted's birthday
A Map to Grocery Store Savings
by Bobbi Dempsey
If you're like many people, you stroll through your local supermarket without giving much attention to its design.
"I don't think people are aware how much we think about where to put items," says Joseph Trimble, owner of Encinal Market in Alameda, California, and a 20-year veteran of the grocery industry. "And it's not just the expensive items. Items we want customers to buy -- as in, organic/natural -- are 'featured' at eye level."
Because there's a strong correlation between an item's location and its price, knowing how to analyze the supermarket layout can help you slash your grocery bills.
Strategically Placed Sale Items
"End caps will often carry sale or discontinued items," says Jeanette Pavini, household savings expert with Coupons.com. "Stores realize their weekly ad specials are what drive customers into the store, so these specials are often placed in the back of the store so you will have to walk through the aisles to get to the prized item – stopping to pick up other items along the way."
By stacking sale items in large displays at the end of aisles, the retailer hopes to make up for a lower profit margin with additional sales.
Avoid Impulse Buys
On the other hand, pricey convenience items are often located near the checkouts, where you'll be more likely to make a spur-of-the-moment purchase. "You may actually find that same item in the store somewhere else at a less expensive price," says Pavini
Beware of Pricey Pairs
Stores sometimes carefully match up two or more grocery items that fit together, pushing a higher-priced selection in the process.
"Usually if there's an item that can be partnered with something -- like salsa with chips, or dressing with salad -- the store will carry its more-expensive versions next to the product so you can grab it and go," Pavini says. "The less-expensive versions of that salsa or dressing could be found in their own designated aisles."
Search High and Low
Within the aisles, shelf positioning is also an important factor.
"The least-expensive items are generally placed lower on the shelves or on the top shelf," says Trimble. "Higher-priced items will generally be placed in the area between four and six feet off the ground. It's right at eye level and will get the most looks. Private label brands will also be featured at eye level because the store is making a higher profit percentage on that item when compared to its national brand."
Look in the 'Right' Direction
"Most people are right handed and tend to reach in that direction," says Trimble, "so placing expensive items on the right of a comparable item that is less expensive can help get extra sales."
Go Straight for the Staples -- and Don't Stop Along the Way
It happens every time. You run to the store for milk and bread -- and end up walking out with a dozen bags full of stuff.
"There's a reason why the meat, eggs, milk and other staples are located so far from the entrance," says Kimberly Danger of Mommysavers.com. "Supermarket designers lay out the basics along the perimeter to get customers who stop in to pick up a few things to pass by other tempting foods, linger just a bit longer and hopefully pick up a few things that weren't on the list."
To avoid detours that can tempt you to load up your cart, Danger suggests sticking to the store's perimeter.
Tips From an Industry Design Expert
Curt Johnson is vice president of client strategy for Miller Zell, a firm specializing in retail design and strategic planning for companies that include some of the top grocery chains. He offers a few quick tips on where the "hot deals" are often located:
• Front lobby and walk-in area: "Publix merchandises all of its 'buy one, get one free' deals as the first thing you see when you enter the store," Johnson says. • Near checkout: "Kroger places hot deals in 'action alley' near the checkout location," he says. "This includes deli and bakery items as well."
Some Additional Tips From Johnson
• Each grocery store chain will vary in traffic patterns, but as a rule the perimeter and "power aisles" will cater to price-sensitive items that are tied to weekly print ads or special promotions. • Also, hidden pricing for consumers will sometimes appear as special chain alerts, such as "10 for $10" selections, placed in areas away from the center aisle shelves. • Hidden pricing gems can be found in "seasonal" or occasion-based aisles.
The Bottom Line
By taking a little time to analyze the supermarket's layout, you can target the mostbudget-friendly areas and keep more money in your wallet.