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Do you brine your apples?
I'm not sure if it's the right word for it. My mother was telling me this weekend that I should soak my apples for at least 15 minutes in a salt water solution to remove any unwanted chemicals before eating it an apple with the skin. I've never heard of this before. Thoughts?
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Video Games have taught me...
What have video games taught you? The Princess is always in another castle.
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Sleeping pills
I've been having a hard time sleeping lately. (Mostly stress related) Can anyone recommend a good over the counter sleeping aide that doesn't have too many bad side effects? Something that's not habit forming.
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Protein Pudding
Has anyone tried protein pudding? It comes in vanilla and chocolate. I saw this at my local smoothie shop: http://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Human-Performance-Pudding-Chocolate/dp/B0052UGUP2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366658041&sr=8-1&keywords=protein+pudding There's also Protein Gelatin:…
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Dry Rub or Wet Rub?
I'm just not a fan of dry rub. I don't think I've ever had it prepared properly. I've always preferred my ribs with a wet rub marinade? This is the last one that I've tried and the ribs just came out dry: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/bbq-spice-rub/ I used less salt, and more cayenne than the recipe called for. Should I be…
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Compliment yourself
Sometimes, you're your own worst critic. What compliment would you give yourself? "Hey Tom. Great hair day. Kick some *kitten* today in the gym."
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Most interesting scars
What's your most interesting scar? What's the story? Me: Scar on sole of foot. I stepped on a sewing needle and it broke off in my foot. Doctors had to cut open my foot to get the broken piece out.
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Rob Liefeld
Some people like him. Some people hate him. He's the guy that created Deadpool. But he also draws like this: Man-boob Captain America
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When were you in the best shape?
When were you in the best shape of your life and why? Mine: Highschool football. Two practices a day in the summer heat with pads on.
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Need a new bench for home gym
The bench I've been working with is about 20 years old. It's always been sort of rickety (not solid) but I liked it because it had a Lat tower built in... But the lat tower goes in the front between my legs when I'm lifting which makes it awkward to get on/off the bench with dumbbells in hand. On top of that, it's designed…
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Always looking for 3.14
It's kinda why I'm on MFP in the first place.
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Evernote... how are you using it?
I just started using Evernote. For now, it seems like a great way to manage knowledge, links, articles on different things that interest me. I just started collecting recipes, making shopping lists, and to do lists. I'm about to write down my workout routine. So how are you using it?
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Dumbest thing you pretended to like for your SO
What's the dumbest thing that you've ever pretended to like for your significant other? Mine: I pretended to like Sarah Mclachlan. I didn't think it was that bad at first... but then I had to listen to it over and over. I can't even stand to watch that ASPCA commercial with the shelter dogs.
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Monday is pun-day
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Calorie deficits when sick
General question: When you're fighting a cold or the flu, does being in calorie deficit affect your recovery time? Does the body need extra calories to fight off infection? I'm not talking about being below the 1200 calories for your body to function. Most people don't have an appetite when they're sick and I want to know…
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Walking Dead 11-25
I love this show. This season is turning out way better than last season. My favorite parts of the show: - Maggie. I'm not going to ruin it for the DVR folks but I thought to myself "No! Don't let the show go in that direction! Don't do that!" - Glen taking down a walker while he's all tied up. He's a bad *kitten*. - When…
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Walking Dead
Thoughts on last night's episode. Why does Andrea always seem to hook up with the antagonist of the season?
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Black Friday shopping
Share what you've found on sale on Black Friday and justify getting up for it. I'll go first: Blu Ray Players - if they can stream Netflix or Hulu, then it's worth it. Also, I can buy some as Christmas gifts.
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This fruit looks funny...
The kiwi. but it's really good for you: http://www.zespri.com/zespri-health/fabulous-facts.html But it definitely looks funny. This picture has messed me up for life:
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Favorite Beers and Least Favorite Beers
Since I'm not going anywhere for a while because of Sandy, I'm hunkered down with a 12 pack of Stella Artois. I wish I picked up some more variety. So what's your favorite beer? Most Favorites: Guinness Sam Adams Sam Adams October New Castle Stella Artois <--- Just because I like telling the bartender to give me a Stella.…
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Worst Comic Book Movies Ever
Fanastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. I think Jessica Alba just ruined the movie for me. Also terrible: Punisher starring Dolph Lundren. I don't think movie made it to the theaters.
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Hypertension (high blood pressure) meds
I was on Lisonprel and it worked great... except there was a 1/1000 chance that I would develop a chronic cough. Which is exactly what happened. But when I was on it, it was great... except everybody kept thinking that I had a cold. I've had acid reflux issues in the past so I couldn't really conclude what was causing my…
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Laziest Halloween Costumes ever
What's the laziest halloween costume that you've ever put together. One year I threw on a pair of glasses, painted a beard on myself and threw on a graduation robe to make Judge Lance Ito from the OJ Simpson trial.
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Robocop looks like this?!?!?!
Here's a picture of the new Robocop: http://furiousfanboys.com/2012/08/robocop-remake-script-has-been-eviscerated/ My childhood is aching.
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What's your favorite Euphemism
Euphemism - the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant; also : the expression so substituted Instructions: Just write down the expression. Don't write down what it means.
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Diablo 3 - Name, Type, Level and DPS
Demon Hunter Name: DeadInsideOG Level: 51 DPS: 7700 Currently playing through Hell Act 1.
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Child needs to gain weight
I took my daughter to the pediatrician for her regular checkup the other day and everything went great except for one thing: My daughter is in the 10th percentile for height and weight among 7 year olds. A year ago, she was in the 30th percentile for he We had a lengthy discussion about her eating habits. She's not…
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DHMO: We've gotta ban this stuff
Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is a colorless and odorless chemical compound, also referred to by some as Dihydrogen Oxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, or simply Hydric acid. Its basis is the highly reactive hydroxyl radical, a species shown to mutate DNA, denature proteins, disrupt cell membranes, and chemically…
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Skinny Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck?!?!?
I just saw this article on Yahoo news about Barney's, a department store, revamping the Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Goofy character for the holidays. http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/minnie-mouse-daisy-duck-whittled-down-barney-8217-172800382.html Skinny Minnie Skinny Daisy D-bag Goofy. Seriously? Why did they feel the need…
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Is Cheese that bad for you?
I'm trying to figure this out in my head. When I was a kid, I remember being taught in school that cheese was made from milk and good for you. Fast forward a couple decades and it sounds/feels like we have a sodium epidemic that's so bad that children are being put on blood pressure lowering medications. And Cheese is now…
