March 19, 2012
In the news:
Urban coexistence
The MTA, New York City's subway authority, begins using recorded bird calls to lure pigeons off subway tracks. [The New York Times]
Waiting in line
Some doctors are compensating patients who endure long waits with cash or gifts. [The Daily]
Exercising your fandom
New York Sports Club offers a free "Train Like a Tribute" class, with exercises inspired by the action in The Hunger Games. [New York Daily News]
Friendly skies
Video surfaces of a three-year-old boy in a wheelchair being subjected to an invasive TSA pat-down on his way to Disney World. [BuzzFeed]
First impressions
Promotional photos for Starbucks' new juice bars show a chalkboard on which the word "vegetables" is prominently misspelled. [Huffington Post]
Stoners
Researchers are developing a saliva test that will detect recent marijuana use in the hopes of creating a "marijuana breathalyzer." [Death & Taxes]
The MTA, New York City's subway authority, begins using recorded bird calls to lure pigeons off subway tracks. [The New York Times]
Waiting in line
Some doctors are compensating patients who endure long waits with cash or gifts. [The Daily]
Exercising your fandom
New York Sports Club offers a free "Train Like a Tribute" class, with exercises inspired by the action in The Hunger Games. [New York Daily News]
Friendly skies
Video surfaces of a three-year-old boy in a wheelchair being subjected to an invasive TSA pat-down on his way to Disney World. [BuzzFeed]
First impressions
Promotional photos for Starbucks' new juice bars show a chalkboard on which the word "vegetables" is prominently misspelled. [Huffington Post]
Stoners
Researchers are developing a saliva test that will detect recent marijuana use in the hopes of creating a "marijuana breathalyzer." [Death & Taxes]
Portland weather:
Mix of rain, snow, and sun breaks, with a high of 45 degrees
On the radio (Billboard top songs):
1. "We are young," by fun
2. "Stronger," by Kelly Clarkson
3. "Set fire to the rain," by Adele
4. "Glad you came," by The Wanted
5. "Part of me," by Katie Perry
On TV (most watched prime-time shows):
1. and 2. American Idol
3. The Voice
4. NCIS
5. CSI
6. Criminal Minds
7. NCIS
8. 60 Minutes
9. Missing
10. Modern Family
Hardcover Nonfiction
In the theater (highest-grossing movies from the weekend):
1. 21 Jump Street
2. The Lorax
3. John Carter
4. Project X
5. Act of Valor
On bookshelves (NYTimes bestsellers):
Hardcover Fiction
1. Lone Wolf, by Jodi Picoult
2. Victims, by Jonathan Kellerman
3. Kill Shot, by Vince Flynn
4. Celebrity in Death, by JD Robb
5. Private Games, by James Patterson and Mark Sullivan
Hardcover Nonfiction
1. American Sniper, by Chris Kyle
2. Killing Lincoln, by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
3. Steve Jobs, by Walter Isaacson
4. The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg
5. Becoming China's Bitch, by Peter D. Kiernan
At the store (average costs):
Gallon of gas: $4.10
McDonalds meal: $6.50
Song on iTunes: $1.29
Gallon of milk: $3.19
Loaf of bread: $4.99
Package of diapers: $12.99 for 36
Movie at the theater: $1012-pack of PBR: $8.99
Birthday buddy:
Laura Ferguson (1987)
Famous birthday buddies:
Glenn Close and Bruce Willis
What the stars (supposedly) say:
"A Pisces born on March 19 is sensitive and possesses a sunny disposition and a positive outlook. Although they can easily give themselves over to impulse and intuition, they understand the need to ground themselves in common sense. They are charming in a subtle, unassuming way.
March 19 individuals prompt feelings of love and protectiveness from friends. They experience a great deal of disappointment in romance, which is partially due to their idealistic attitude. They expect every love affair to be forever, which is rarely the case.
Because what they remember and what they wish to recall are often different, March 19 people have a way of rewriting their childhood years. They believe in giving their children free reign to let their imaginations take them where the youngsters wish to go.
March 19 natives take control of their health. Although they may have suffered from allergies or asthma as children, they are likely to be healthy as adults unless they allow pills or alcohol to be part of their life.
People born on this date understand their talents and weaknesses. They are often drawn to careers that let them conquer their inhibitions. They seem to have contempt for money; this illustrates their impatience with people who worship the dollar.
People born on this date understand their talents and weaknesses. They are often drawn to careers that let them conquer their inhibitions. They seem to have contempt for money; this illustrates their impatience with people who worship the dollar.
March 19 men and women need to feel as if they are striving toward something awe-inspiring that will change not only their life but the lives of those around them. Despite their sensitivity, they are goal-oriented and will sacrifice to make a cherished dream come true."
Birth flower:
Daffodil
Birth gemstone:
Aquamarine
Zodiac sign: Pisces
"The sign of the fish. Pisceans are fairly free-flowing people in the space that they are allowed to flow in. They often feel trapped when they are not able to do the things that they want, or when things don't run smoothly and this makes them irritable. However, a piscean can make the best of a bad situation if they really want to and blend in with their surroundings."
Chinese zodiac: Year of the Dragon
"Magnanimous, stately, vigorous, strong, self-assured, proud, noble, direct, eccentric, intellectual, fiery, passionate, decisive, pioneering, artistic, generous, and loyal. Can be tactless, arrogant, imperious, tyrannical, demanding, intolerant, dogmatic, violent, impetuous, and brash."
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