PowerBlogs: Jasmine Doobay

THREE DAYS GRACE POSTPONED DUE TO FAMILY EMERGENCY…RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY JANUARY 7th, 2010…hang on to your tickets for the new date!!!

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Finally — proof that women and other choco-holics aren’t crazy! According to Men’s Health magazine, the natural cocoa in chocolate contains stimulants that make your skin more sensitive to touch! That’s just one reason chocolate enhances romance.

Another big reason is that chocolate is full of chemical compounds that are similar to the hormone our bodies produce when we’re in love. You know, that feeling of euphoria and giddiness all the time? No need to fall in love — you can just get it from chocolate!

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According to a new British survey, men are actually quicker to declare their love to their partner than women.

While conventional wisdom says that men find it hard to make that ultimate commitment and say, “I love you,” the truth of the matter is they take only an average of seven months to say it — while women take almost eight months.

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Single women everywhere are on the prowl for “a ring.” Not just any ring, of course, but an engagement ring.

It is often the happiest day of a woman’s life when a man pops the question and gives her that sparkling diamond ring.

And now, amazingly, more and more men are also wearing engagement rings — although it’s unclear whether this is a woman’s idea or a man’s.

Jewelry stores are making a few bucks these days on man-gagement rings. While some guys (freaks) sincerely want to wear them, there are other guys (wimps) who buckle under the pressure of their bride-to-be.

These women who tag and bag their guy with a man-gagement ring want everyone to know that their guy is taken.

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Environmentalists can be a nutty bunch.

For example, in England, the employees of the national parks system are using a compost bale to feed 400 acres of gardens and fields. This, in itself, isn’t too strange.

But, they are also inviting male staff members to pee on the compost bale, as urine supposedly activates the compost and brings out the nutrients.

So, after hours, men — and only men — are tinkling on this bale before going home.

Women employees are not allowed to visit the “pee bale” — and it’s not just about the mechanical aspect of peeing outside or preserving staff members’ modesty.

Instead, head gardener Philip Whaites says it’s all about chemistry. “There are obvious logistical benefits to limiting it to male members of the team, but also male pee is preferable to women’s, as the male stuff is apparently less acidic.”

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Researchers at Stanford might have figured out a good excuse for guys to stay away from household chores like vacuuming.

A recent study found that men exposed to strong electromagnetic fields — like those created by motors — may have lower sperm counts than men who don’t.

Vacuum cleaners are a problem. So are refrigerators and microwaves. This pretty much knocks out all cooking and cleaning.

Fertility expert Dr. De-Kun Li said his work provides the first evidence of a link between electrical goods and declining male fertility.

“I would advise men and couples trying for a baby to reduce their exposure to electromagnetic fields as much as possible,” said Li. “I’m not saying you shouldn’t use a microwave but it makes sense to turn it on, then move away and go back when it is done. Keep devices, especially those with electric motors, away from the body.”

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In Colombia, a group of young chefs have developed a new dessert made from passion fruit and Viagra.

Chef Juan Sebastian Gomez claims it has had aphrodisiac effects on everybody who has tried it.

“It occurred to us that we could use passion fruit, with all its connotations.. and Viagra, and we came up with this dessert,” said Gomez. “It’s really an aphrodisiac. By trial and error we found out it works.”

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If you’re really insecure and just can’t stand to leave a room without knowing what people are saying about you, there’s a great gadget for you — just in time for Christmas.

The Next Room Ear Amplifier lets you listen in to a room next door by amplifying sounds coming through walls and doors.

You can buy the Next Room Ear Amplifier for about 60 dollars.

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Are you one of those guys who’s always wearing a baseball cap? If so, you are committing a serious fashion faux pas.

According to AskMen.com, there are certain times when it’s OK to wear a baseball cap — and no, a funeral is not one of them.

Ask Men has ruled that there are 10 times that are OK to wear a cap. They are:

Watching a sporting event
Working out
Bowling with the guys
Helping someone move
Roadtripping in a convertible
On the way to get a haircut
Walking the dog
Playing softball
If you’re in the Witness Protection Program
Shopping at sporting goods store