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Happy Mother’s Day!

The day you were born says EVERYTHIING about you.

Add up the month, day, and year you were born until you get to a single digit.

For example:

January 27, 1980

1+27+1980 = 2008

2 +0+0+8 = 10

1+0 = 1

Here’s the list:

Find your number and then read on.

1. The Originator
2. The Peacemaker
3. The Life Of The Party
4. The Conservative
5. The Nonconformist
6. The Romantic
7. The Intellectual
8. The Big Shot
9. The Performer

1 – The Originator .. 1’s are originals. Coming up with new ideas and executing them is natural. Having things their own way is another trait that gets them as being stubborn and arrogant. 1’s are extremely honest and do well to learn some diplomacy skills. They like to take the initiative and are often leaders or bosses, as they like to be the best. Being self-employed is definitely helpful for them. Lesson to learn: Others’ ideas might be just as good or better and to stay open minded.

Famous 1’s are Don Kotula, Tom Hanks, Robert Redford, Hulk Hogan, Carol Burnett, Wynonna Judd, Nancy Reagan, and Raquel Welch.

2 – The Peacemaker … 2’s are the born diplomats. They are aware of others’ needs and moods and often think of others before themselves.Naturally analytical and very intuitive they don’t like to be alone. Friendship and companionship are very important and can lead them to be successful in life, but on the other hand, they’d rather be alone than in an uncomfortable relationship. Being naturally shy, they should learn to boost their self-esteem and express themselves freely and seize the moment and not put things off.

Famous 2’s are President Bill Clinton, Madonna, Whoopee Goldberg, Thomas Edison, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

3 – The Life Of The Party … 3’s are idealists. They are very creative, social, charming, romantic, and easygoing. They start many things, but don’t always see them through. They like others to be happy and go to great lengths to achieve it. They are very popular and idealistic. They should learn to see the world from a more realistic point of view.

Famous 3’s are Alan Alda, Ann Landers, Bill Cosby, Melanie Griffith, Salvador Dali, and Jodi Foster.

4 – The Conservative … 4’s are sensible and traditional. They like order and routine. They only act when they fully understand what they are expected to do. They like getting their hands dirty and working hard. They are attracted to the outdoors and feel an affinity with nature. They are prepared to wait and can be stubborn and persistent. They should learn to be more flexible and to be nice to themselves.

Famous 4’s are Neil Diamond, Margaret Thatcher, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tina Turner, Paul Hogan, and Oprah Winfrey.

5 – The Nonconformist … 5’s are the explorers. Their natural curiosity, risk taking, and enthusiasm often land them in hot water. They need diversity, and don’t like to be stuck in a rut. The whole world is their school and they see a learning possibility in every situation. The questions never stop. They are well advised to look before they take action and make sure they have all the acts before jumping to conclusions.

Famous 5’s are Abraham Lincoln, Charlotte Bronte, Jessica Walter, Vincent Van Gough, Bette Midler, Helen Keller, and Mark Hail.

6 – The Romantic … 6’s are idealistic and need to feel useful to be happy. A strong family connection is important to them. Their actions influence their decisions. They have a strong urge to take care of others and to help. They are very loyal and make great teachers. They like art or music. They make loyal friends who take friendship seriously. 6’s should learn to differentiate between what they can change and what they cannot.

Famous 6’s are Charlie Sheen, Albert Einstein, Jane Seymour, John Denver, Meryl Streep, Christopher Columbus, and Goldie Hawn.

7 – The Intellectual … 7’s are the searchers. Always probing for hidden information, they find it difficult to accept things at face value. Emotions don’t sway their decisions. Questioning everything in life, they don’t like to be questioned themselves. They’re never off to a fast start, and their motto is, “Slow and Steady Wins the Race”. They come across as philosophical and being very knowledgeable, and sometime as loners. They are technically inclined and make great researchers uncovering information. They love to uncover secrets. They live in their own quiet world and could do a better job of learning what is acceptable in the world at large.

Famous 7’s are William Shakespeare, Lucille Ball, Michael Jackson, Joan Baez, and Princess Diana.

8 – The Big Shot … 8’s are the Problem Solvers. They are professional, blunt and to the point, have good judgment and are decisive. They have grand plans and like to live the good life. They take charge of people. They view people objectively. They let you know in no uncertain terms that they are the boss. They should learn to exude their decisions on their own needs rather than what others want.

Famous 8’s are Edgar Cayce, Barbara Streisand, George Harrison, Jane Fonda, Pablo Picasso, Aretha Franklyn, and Nostradamus.

9 – The Performer … 9’s are natural entertainers. They are very caring and generous, giving away their last dollar to help. With their charm they have no problem making friends and nobody is a stranger to them. They have so many different personalities that people around them have a hard time understanding them. They are like chameleons, ever changing and blending in. They have tremendous luck, but also can suffer from extreme in fortune and mood. To be successful, they need to build a loving foundation.

“It took 10 hours to make and 2 minutes to destroy,” writes Mike Cooper who had created the cake for his son’s sixth birthday.

It’s become a family tradition that I make increasingly ridiculous birthday cakes for my kids each year. So with my little boy Ben turning 6-years-old over the weekend, and appreciating his love of Angry Birds, I thought I’d have a shot a making him a playable Angry Birds birthday cake with working catapult and iced birds as ammunition.

Here is your chance to hang / learn from the Cake Boss himself!

Buddy Valastro will be stopping by The Riverside Theatre, November 11th for The Bakin’ w The Boss Tour.

Buddy’s live show is an evening of cakes, stories, and fun. In this rare live, interactive event, TLC’s Cake Boss will share the stories behind his hit series and his colorful Italian family, answer audience questions, and give a live demonstration of the techniques that have made him one of the most successful and renowned cake artists in the nation.

Buddy will even invite a few audience members on stage to join in. Don’t miss this chance to see The Cake Boss live and in-person. This is an all-ages show.

Listen to Van McNeil all this week during the lunch hour to win your tickets to hang with the Cake Boss.

Buddy Valastro chats w Van McNeil (8:30)

I wasn’t the only one celebrating my birthday last weekend.  Adam Lambert spent his in Hollywood with Lindsey Lohan.  I spent mine in Milwaukee with my friends, none of which are unemployed actresses with a drug problem.

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