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Hmm, interesting.........
Here are some interesting "facts". Feel free to add our own! :smile: * In the United States, the food industry spends more than $33 BILLION a year to advertise products that are mostly loaded with fat, salt and sugar. Of that, $12 billion a year is spent on marketing to youth. * According to a 2007 Kaiser Family Foundation…
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Human Oddities
I was listening to the radio this morning and heard an interesting fact. People who sneeze when it’s sunny actually have a genetic condition called ACHOO syndrome (Autosomal dominant Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst syndrome). From what I gather, this photic sneeze reflex is triggered by the exposure to bright light…
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The Biker & The Lion
The Biker & The Lion A Harley rider is passing the zoo, when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion's cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents. The biker jumps off his bike, runs to the cage and hits the lion…
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How is Norma? - funny!
Someone e-mailed me this today - I thought it was funny! > > A sweet grandmother telephoned St. Joseph 's Hospital. She timidly asked, 'Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?' > > The operator said, 'I'll be glad to help, dear. What's the name and room number?' > > The grandmother in her…
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3 lawyers
3 lawyers are in the bathroom of an Executive office building that holds multiple Law firms. All 3 are in urinals side by side. They all finish about the same time and walk to the sinks. 1 lawyer washes then grabs 10 sheets of paper towels to dry his hands and meticulously covers every inch of his hand. He finishes and…
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A few prayers please
My son called me last night and said that my little 1 1/2 yr old grandson has all the symptoms of the Swine Flu that is going around. We are especially worried because they live in the town where 3 cases have already been confirmed. They were out at the stores over the weekend and around a lot of different people. He has a…
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"Clean" beauty products
A lot of us on here have incorporated "clean eating" into our diets to help with our goals. I was wondering if anyone knows of any really good "clean" beauty products that don't have tons of added ingredients and chemicals. Lotions, makeup, soap, etc...?
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Twilight..wtf?
I watched Twilight this evening. What a stupid lame movie. Shoulda named it "Retarded freak Sparkly Boy". and that's all I gotta say about that. :happy:
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expression is joy
scratch like no one is watching, cuss like no one is listening, fart like no one is sniffing, expression is joy =], i'm learning so much about myself lately, just thought i'd share :flowerforyou:
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RIP Bea Arthur
I loved her acting. I will miss her but now she is with Sophia! Memaw
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Help! Trouble with motivation.
I can seem to get motivated to get off this site and do my homework! :laugh:
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Another one from my sister
I am not sure where she gets these but some are pretty good. A little girl asked her Mom, "Mom, may I take the dog for a walk around the block?" Mom replies, "No, because she is in heat." "What's that mean?" asked the child. "Go ask your father. I think he's in the garage." The little girl goes to the garage and says,…
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Karma is a....
So last night my mother in law takes my husband, brother-in-law, and me out for a combined birthday dinner. (We're only 12 days apart) She took us to Wildfire, which is amazing food. I had eaten very good all day to make up for the extra calories I was bound to eat at dinner. Before I left the office I looked up items on…
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American Idol 4/28/09
Thoughts!? I thought that they all did good...but I bet it will be down between Matt and Allison... hopefully Allison doesn't go home but I'm afraid she might! I thought Danny did really good :love: Adam always does good and I thought he looked really cute last night Kris is getting up there!
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How to call the police when you're old.
George Phillips of Meridian , Mississippi was going up to bed, when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window. George opened the back door to go turn off the light, but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things. He phoned the police, who asked…
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Joke-G rated
On the first day of school , the children brought gifts for their teacher. The florist's son brought the teacher a bouquet of flowers. The candy-store owner's daughter gave the teacher a pretty box of candy. Then the liquor-store owner's son brought up a big, heavy box, The teacher lifted it up and noticed that it was…
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Any Alopecians out there???
Hi all! I was wondering if there were any alopecians out there. My daughter has alopecia and I have met a number of people with alopecia through a non profit organization I have created. I love supporting and meeting alopecians, so give me a shout out. -Lori:heart:
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Mastercard Wedding
You have just made it through your wedding ceremony and step out onto the church steps. The photographer raises his camera. Following your family tradition, both of you hold white doves which you will release together. You and your new husband stand shoulder to shoulder with a dove in your hands as your friends and…
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WHY?!?
Its 10:34pm and here I sit, torturing myself by watching the FOOD NETWORK and they are doing a special on CHOOOOOCOLATE............. Mmmmm, drooooool.......... Did you know that over 80 million Hersheys Kisses are made EVERY day!?! What I wouldn't do, for just ONE kiss! :laugh: Mmmmmm, chocolate pie........ Okay, thats…
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OT: Need Ideas for Outdoor Birthday Games...
Hi everyone, I'm starting to plan my son's 10th birthday at the end of May. We are doing a BBQ at the park and there will be lots of kids (estimating 25 atleast) as well as adults. It will be a long day and I want to make it fun for them. I need some outdoor games they can play and enjoy... Any and all ideas are great…
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Burger King Commercial
Is it just me or does anyone else have a problem with Burger King using that song "I like Square Butts" to sell kids meals??? I know they are advertising it like that because Spongebob is square but I just don't think they should be using Butts to sell to childre, round or square. I'm no prude but to me that is just wrong.…
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How Adam Got Eve
How Adam Got Eve Nothing like a good Bible story to make your day. How Adam Got Eve -- Priceless Adam was hanging around the garden of Eden feeling very lonely. So, God asked him, 'What's wrong with you?' Adam said he didn't have anyone to talk to. God said that He was going to make Adam a companion and that it would be a…
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The pond
> The Pond > An elderly man had owned a large farm for several years. > He had a large pond in the back.. > > It was properly shaped for swimming, so he fixed it up > nice with picnic tables, horseshoe courts, and some apple > and peach trees. > > One evening he decided to go down to the pond, as he > hadn't been there for…
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What are you making me for dinner?
Come on, people. I'm hungry. Start cookin'.
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I am now officially disgusting
to look at. I weighed in this morning at the doc and i'm 98 freaking pounds, it's just nasty, bones poking out all over the place, I want REAL food and I want it now!!!! DAMMIT!! :grumble: sorry to all those trying to lose the weight, I must sound like a little kid having a tantrum...but it comes off really fast when you…
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Heart Attack Grille
Has anyone seen this before? I just kind of stumbled upon this...and it totally ruined my appetite. I feel so much better about my healthy choices. http://video.aol.com/video-detail/a-meal-to-die-for/4008287236
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Disney's EARTH movie... seen it?
Just wondering if anyone has seen EARTH, and if it is appropriate for kids 2 & 4? I know it is rated G, but wondering if there are scary scenes. They were glued to the youtube.com trailer this morning, and the love animals. Thanks for any tips / info! :flowerforyou:
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BOO-HOO!!!
got this note from our IT department today...looks like i wont be able to log my food or play with you guys for a little while. well, maybe just during lunch time???? :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: In order to accommodate the needs of departments requiring significant amounts of Internet bandwidth to…
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Maxine's one Day of Employment
So after landing my new job as a Wal-Mart greeter, a good find for many retirees, I lasted less than a day...... About two hours into my first day on the job a very loud, unattractive, mean-acting woman walked into the store with her two kids, yelling obscenities at them all the way through the entrance. As I had been…
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OT- I need gift ideas
My boyfriend's 30th birthday is coming up in a couple days. On previous birthdays, I did not have much money to spend. So each year (this will be the 5th birthday we have been together) I took him hiking at his favorite park and grilled him a good lunch, maybe give him something little I was able to afford. This year I…