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noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:27:00 +0000

Ultra Awesome: NES coffee table FINAL POST!! RAH!!!!

Top Immunity Boosting Foods

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:08:00 +0000

As the cold and flu season is drawing close again, now is the time for doing all that you can to protect yourself properly. And one of the best places to start is by properly feeding your immune system so you can boost it’s power to fight off those unwanted pesky ‘bugs’ that can drag you down. This season, more than ever, with the H1N1 Virus (aka Swine Flu) promising to wreck havoc on large numbers of the world’s population, you need to give your body the best possible opportunity along with the recommended flu vaccines to be strong enough to fight off the effects of colds and flu that will be present all around you in your everyday life.

Read on as the top immune boosting foods and nutrients will be revealed to you to incorporate into your diet to help keep you healthy.

Vitamin C:

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is a water-soluable vitamin which is essential for normal functioning of the body. Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant that protects against infection and enhances immunity. Vitamin C works by increasing the production of white blood cells, which fight off infection. It also works by increasing the production of antibodies and in particular, raises levels of interferon, the antibody that coats cell surfaces, preventing the entry of viruses.

Vitamin C sources include citrus fruits (oranges-grapefruits), broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers (red-yellow-orange-green), strawberries, kiwi, papaya, mango and pineapple.

Vitamin E:

Vitamin E is important to a healthy immune system. One function of vitamin E is that it enhances the production of B-cells, the immune cells that produce antibodies that destroy bacteria. In fact, research shows that people who eat foods that are rich in vitamin E tend to have a higher immunity.

Vitamin E rich foods are seeds, vegetable oils and grains.

Beta-carotene:

Beta Carotene enhances the functioning of your immune system. Beta Carotene works by increasing the number of infection fighting cells, natural killer cells and helper T cells. To enhance the availability of the beta-carotene in these foods, they should be eaten raw or lightly steamed. Getting the recommended 5-10 servings a day of fruits and vegetables will provide you with about 3-6 milligrams of beta-carotene.

Foods rich in beta-carotene include sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, spinach, turnip greens, winter squash, collard greens, cilantro and fresh thyme.

Zinc:

Zinc helps to prevent a weakened immune system. Studies have shown that a zinc deficiency can impair a number of white blood cells and platelets (blood cells involved in clotting), and can increase susceptibility to infection. Excessive zinc intake, however, may impair immunity and increase infections.

Get an adequate amount of zinc in your diet by eating zinc rich foods such as oysters, liver, lean beef, pork, turkey, lamb, lentils, pumpkin and sesame seeds, garbanzo beans and yogurt.

Garlic:

Garlic is known for its cold-fighting abilities. It increases the potency of two important cells of the immune system: T-lymphocytes and macrophages. The immune-boosting properties of garlic appear to be due to its sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin and sulfides.

You can eat it raw or cooked – so start adding it to your favorite foods today!

Omega-3 fats:

The all important omega-3 fats are essential immune boosters, as they work by increasing the activity of phagocytes, the white blood cells that eat up bacteria. These fats also help strengthen cell membranes, thereby speeding up healing and strengthening resistance to infection in the body. To boost omega-3 in your diet, try adding ground flax-seed to yogurt, baked goods, cereals or smoothies or use unrefined, cold-pressed flax seed oil as a salad dressing.

Omega-3 fats can be found in foods such as fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, tuna), flax oil and flax-seeds, omega-3 eggs, nuts and seeds.

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Immune Drainers ~~~

Some foods or unhealthy lifestyle behaviors can make a person more susceptible to colds and flus. Avoid high-fat, high-sugar junk foods, as they can decrease the activity of the immune system. It’s also best to avoid too much caffeine (soda, coffee, tea, chocolate) as caffeine can undermine your body’s immune system and act as a diuretic, which will deplete your body of water. Also — DON’T SMOKE! – Smoking can impair your resistance as well as injure the respiratory tract, which makes you more susceptible to the flu.

As a reminder…..

Fatty and oily foods can interfere with immunity. It affects the white blood cells directly and reduces the immune strength.

Limit your intake of high proteins, high fat diet, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, sweet foods to avoid weakening your immune system.

100+ Drinking Songs – I’ll Drink To That!

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Lots of songs come to mind when it comes to indulging a little – or a lot – as the case may be, whether it be at home enjoying good times with friends and family, at a concert, at the lake or beach, or at your favorite tavern or night spot. An ice cold beer at the ballpark on a sweltering hot day, a margarita or daiquiri poolside or whiskey sour or martini at a social event. However you decide to enjoy the libation, music just seems to flow right along with it. Whether your idea of a good time is rock, pop, alternative, punk, country, folk, blues, jazz, soul, reggae, big band, hip hop, or something else, this should almost be a definitive list of music to choose from. It is by no means complete, but a decent compilation of songs that evoke drinking, either in the title or within the lyrics somewhere. With so many to choose from, I decided to leave out the songs that don’t have alcohol or drinking involved. Unfortunately this leaves out a lot of songs you’d probably find and enjoy playing from the jukebox at your favorite bar. Even though a large number of the songs listed are country (drinking seems to be a common subject), I enjoy a wide variety of music myself. Any additional selections are welcome and encouraged. Enjoy

40 Ounces To Freedom – – Sublime
99 Bottles of Beer – - (traditional)
The Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar) – – The Doors
Alcohol – - Barenaked Ladies
Alcohol – - Brad Paisley
Alcohol – - Gogol Bordello
All I Wanna Do – - Sheryl Crow
All Jacked Up – - Gretchen Wilson
All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight – - Hank Williams Jr.
All Summer Long – - Kid Rock
American Pie – - Don McLean
American Honky Tonk Bar Association – - Garth Brooks
Bar Room Buddies – - Merle Haggard & Clint Eastwood
Barstool Mountain – - Moe Bandy
Bartender Song – - Rehab
Beer – – Reel Big Fish
Beer Beer Beer – - The Clancy Brothers
Beer Can – - Beck
Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers – - ZZ Top
Beer In Mexico – - Kenny Chesney
Beer Is Good – - Psychostick
Beer Run – - George Jones & Garth Brooks
Beer Song (I’m Not As Drunk As You Think I Am) – - Rodney Carrington
Beer Song – - South Park Movie
Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrel) – - Bobby Vinton
Beer Belly Blues – - Tim Wilson
Beer For My Horses – – Toby Keith & Willie Nelson
Beer Thirty – - Brooks & Dunn
Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On – - Neal McCoy
Blame It (On The Alcohol) – - Jamie Foxx
Boat Drinks – - Jimmy Buffett
Bottle of Wine – - Fireballs
The Boys Are Back In Town – - Thin Lizzy
Brass Monkey – – Beastie Boys
Boot Scootin’ Boogie (club mix) – – Brooks & Dunn
The Bottle Let Me Down – - Merle Haggard
Bubbles In My Beer – - Bob Wills
Chug-A-Lug – - Roger Miller
Cigarettes & Alcohol – - Oasis
Closing Time – – Semisonic
Cold Gin – – Kiss
Colorado Kool-Aid – - Johnny Paycheck
Country Club – - Travis Tritt
Day Drinkin’ – - Dave Dudley & Tom T. Hall
Demon Alcohol – - The Kinks
Demon Alcohol – - Ozzy Osbourne
Domestic, Light & Cold – - Dierks Bentley
Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind) – - Loretta Lynn
Don’t The Girls All Get Prettier At Closing Time – - Mickey Gilley
Double Vision – - Foreigner
D-R-I-N-K – - The Jazz Butcher
Drink – - They Might Be Giants
Drink, Drink, Drink – - Mario Lanza
Drinkin’ & Dreamin’ – - Waylon Jennings
Drinkin’ & Drivin’ – - Johnny Paycheck
Drinkin’ Bone – - Tracy Byrd
Drinkin’ My Baby Goodbye – - Charlie Daniels Band
Drinkin’ Thing – Gary Stewart
Drinkin’ Wine (Spo-Dee-O-Dee) – - Jerry Lee Lewis
Drinkin’ Wine (Spo-Dee-O-Dee) – - Glen Campbell
Drinking Again – - Frank Sinatra
Drinking Again – - Rod Stewart
Drinking Problem – - Rehab
Drunk Daddy – - Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
Drunken Lazy Bastards – - The Pogues
Drunken Lullabies – - Flogging Molly
Drunker Than Me – - Trent Tomlinson
Dust On The Bottle – - David Lee Murphy
Elderberry Wine – – Elton John
Empty Glass – - Peter Townsend
Escape (The Pina Colada Song) – - Rupert Holmes
Family Tradition – – Hank Williams Jr.
Fifteen Beers – - Johnny Paycheck
Fifteen Beers Ago – - Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley)
Finnegan’s Wake – - Dropkick Murphys
Flannigan’s Ball – - Dropkick Murphys
Friends In Low Places – – Garth Brooks
Funky Cold Medina – - Tone Loc
Get Drunk & Be Somebody – - Toby Keith
Get My Drink On – - Toby Keith
Gimme Three Steps – - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Gin & Juice – - Snoop Dogg
Gin House Blues – - Nina Simone
Hangover Tavern – - Hank Thompson
Have A Drink On Me – – AC/DC
Here For The Party – - Gretchen Wilson
Hey Bartender – - Floyd Dixon
Home For A Rest – – Spirit of The West
Honky Tonk Women – - Rolling Stones
Honky Tonkin’ – - Hank Williams
I Ain’t Drunk (I’m Just Drinking) – - Albert Collins
I Drink Alone – George Thorogood & The Destroyers
I Got Drunk – - Montgomery Gentry
I Gotta Get Drunk – - Willie Nelson
I Like Beer – - Tom T. Hall
I Love This Bar – - Toby Keith
I Think I’ll Just Stay Here & Drink – - Merle Haggard
If Drinkin’ Don’t Kill Me (Her Memory Will) – - George Jones
I’m Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home – - David Frizzell
In Heaven There Is No Beer – - Clean Living
Irish Drinking Song – - (Traditional)
It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere – - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
Jack Daniels – - Miranda Lambert
Jack Daniels If You Please – - David Allan Coe
Jose Cuervo (You Are A Friend of Mine) – - Shelly West
Keg In The Closet – - Kenny Chesney
Killin’ Time – - Clint Black
Kiss Me I’m Shitfaced – - Dropkick Murphys
Lanigan’s Ball – - (Traditional Irish Pub Song)
Let’s All Get Drunk – - Afroman
Let’s Go Get Stoned – - Ray Charles
Life’s Been Good – - Joe Walsh
Little Ole Wine Drinker Me – - Dean Martin
Lola – – The Kinks
Longneck Bottle – - Garth Brooks
Margaritaville – - Jimmy Buffett
Margaritaville – - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
Mas Tequila – - Sammy Hagar
Misery & Gin – - Merle Haggard
Misery Loves Company – - Ronnie Milsap
The More I Drink – - Blake Shelton
Naked Women & Beer – - Hank Williams Jr.
Night Train – - Guns N Roses
On Tap, In The Can, Or In The Bottle – - Hank Thompson
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer – - George Thorogood & The Destroyers
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer – - John Lee Hooker
One For My Baby – - Frank Sinatra
Party Crowd – - David Lee Murphy
Pass The Booze – - Ernest Tubb
The Piano Has Been Drinking – - Tom Waits
Piano Man – – Billy Joel
Picture – - Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow
Pop-A-Top – - Jim Ed Brown
Pop-A-Top – – Alan Jackson
Pour Me – - Trick Pony
The Pub With No Beer – (Traditional)
Ramblin’ In The Rambler – - Yonder Mountain String Band
Red Red Wine – - Neil Diamond
Red Red Wine – - UB40
Redneck Yacht Club – - Craig Morgan
Rednecks, White Socks & Blue Ribbon Beer – - Johnny Russell
Roadhouse Blues – - The Doors
Rum & Coca-Cola – - The Andrews Sisters
Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting – - Elton John
Scotch & Soda – - Kingston Trio
Second Week of Deer Camp – - Da Yoopers
Set ‘Em Up Joe – - Vern Gosdin
Seven Deadly Sins – - Flogging Molly
Seven Drunken Nights – - The Dubliners
She Only Smokes When She Drinks – - Joe Nichols
She’s Actin’ Single (I’m Drinkin’ Doubles) — Gary Stewart
Since I Started Drinkin’ Again – - Dwight Yoakam
Six Pack – - Black Flag
Six Pack Summer – - Phil Vassar
A Six Pack To Go – - Hank Thompson
Sloppy Drunk – The Black Crowes
Small Town Saturday Night – - Hal Ketchum
Smokey The Bar – - Hank Thompson
Snortin’ Whiskey – - Pat Travers Band
Spill The Wine — Eric Burden & War
Straight Tequila Night – - John Anderson
Strawberry Wine – - Deanna Carter
Streams Of Whiskey – - The Pogues
Sunday Morning Coming Down – - Johnny Cash
Sunday Morning Coming Down – - Kris Kristofferson
Swinging Doors – - Merle Haggard
Ten Feet Tall & Bulletproof – - Travis Tritt
Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo – - Tracy Byrd
Tennessee Whiskey – - George Jones
Tequila – – The Champs
Tequila Loves Me – - Kenny Chesney
Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off – - Joe Nichols
Tequila Talkin’ – - Lonestar
Tequila Sunrise – - Eagles
There Stands The Glass – - Webb Pierce
There’s A Tear In My Beer – - Hank Williams
Tight Fittin’ Jeans – - Conway Twitty
Tonight The Heartache’s On Me – - Dixie Chicks
Too Drunk To – - Buckcherry
Too Drunk To F@#k – - Dead Kennedys
Tubthumping – - Chumbawamba
Two More Bottles Of Wine – - Emmylou Harris
Two Pina Coladas – - Garth Brooks
Two Six Packs Away – - Dave Dudley
Wasn’t That A Party – - Irish Rovers
Wasted – - Black Flag
Wasted – - Paranoid Social Club
Wasted Days & Wasted Nights – - Freddy Fender
Watermelon Crawl – - Tracy Byrd
What’s Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made A Loser Out Of Me) – – Jerry Lee Lewis
What’s The Use of Getting Sober (When You’re Gonna Get Drunk Again) – - Louis Jordan
What’s Your Name – - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Where Everyone Knows Your Name – - Theme From Cheers (TV Show)
The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’ (Anymore) – – Travis Tritt & Marty Stuart
Whiskey Bent & Hell Bound – - Hank Williams Jr.
Whiskey Bottle – – Uncle Tupelo
Whiskey Girl – - Toby Keith
Whiskey If You Were A Woman – - Highway 101
Whiskey In The Jar – - Thin Lizzy
Whiskey In The Jar – - Metallica
Whiskey Lullaby – - Brad Paisley & Alison Krauss
Whiskey River – - Willie Nelson
Whiskey Trip – - Gary Stewart
White Lightnin’ – - George Jones
Who Will Buy The Wine – - Charlie Walker
Why Don’t We Get Drunk & Screw – - Jimmy Buffett
Wine Into Water – - T. Graham Brown
The World Needs A Drink – - Terri Clark
You Ain’t Much Fun (Since I Quit Drinkin’) – - Toby Keith
You, Me & The Bottle Makes Three – - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
You Never Even Called Me By My Name – - David Allan Coe

100+ Songs To Celebrate America’s 4th of July

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:28:00 +0000

Independence Day ….. better known today as “The Fourth of July” has different meanings and thoughts for different individuals, and it can vary by age, location, demographics and how you were brought up. For many today, in means backyard BBQ get-togethers, pool parties, block parties, sporting events, beach parties, dancing – for others it’s a family visit to a cemetery or memorial event – and still others it’s watching or participating in a parade, street fair, out in the boat on a lake, river rafting, at a carnival, maybe a concert – All followed by the grand extravaganda, fireworks after dusk or dark. Some will have their own street show while others will go to a larger public event at a fairgrounds, stadium, park, beach, lake or shopping mall lot.

Well, along with the BBQ steak, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon and other summer fruits, deserts and a ton of ice cold refreshments, a musical soundtrack of appopriate music is definitely in order. A wide assortment of country, pop, rock, soul, R & B, oldies, folk, pop standards, classical and especially patriotic have been listed below to help you put together your ultimate soundtrack for all to enjoy. Some of these are slower or more meaningful ballads and spoken word while others are for rocking out with, singing, jamming, dancing, etc. Enjoy the selection and have a very happy, safe and sane holiday weekend.

4th of July – The Beach Boys
4th of July – Shooter Jennings
4th of July – Soundgarden
4th of July – U2
4th of July – Asbury Park (Sandy) – Bruce Springsteen
America – Neil Diamond
America – Simon & Garfunkel
America Is My Home – James Brown
America We Stand As One – Dennis Madalone
America Will Always Stand – Randy Travis
America Will Survive – Hank Williams Jr.
American Girl – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
American Made – Oak Ridge Boys
American Pie – Don McLean
American Soldier – Toby Keith
American Trilogy – Elvis Presley/Mickey Newberry
American Tune – Paul Simon
Americans – speech recited by Gordon Sinclair/Byron MacGregor
An American Child – Phil Vassar
Arlington – Trace Adkins
Back In The USA – Chuck Berry
Ballad of Ira Hayes – Johnny Cash
Ballad of The Green Beret – SSgt. Barry Sadler
Battle of New Orleans – Johnny Horton
Blowin’ In The Wind – Bob Dylan/Peter, Paul & Mary
Born Country – Alabama
Born In The USA – Bruce Springsteen
Born On The Bayou – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Born On The Fourth of July – Tom Paxton
Breakfast In America – Supertramp
California Girls – The Beach Boys
Celebration – Kool & The Gang
City of New Orleans – Arlo Guthrie/Willie Nelson
Courtesy of The Red, White & Blue (The Angry American) – Toby Keith
Days of America – Blackhawk
Dixieland Delight – Alabama
Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
Fightin’ Side Of Me – Merle Haggard
Fireworks – Roxette
Fortunate Son – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Forty Hour Week – Alabama
Freedom – Paul McCartney
God Bless The USA – Lee Greenwood
Guitars, Cadillacs – Dwight Yoakam
Hands That Built America – U2
Have You Forgotten – Darryl Worley
Heartland – George Strait
Here Comes The Freedom Train – Merle Haggard
Here For The Party – Gretchen Wilson
Homeland – Kenny Rogers
If Everyone Cared – Nickelback
If I Had A Hammer – Trini Lopez/Peter Pal & Mary
If You’re Reading This – Tim McGraw
The Immigrant – Neil Sedaka
In America – Charlie Daniels Band
Independence Day – Bruce Springsteen
Independence Day – Martina McBride
I’ve Been Everywhere – Johnny Cash
Let’s Roll America – Bellamy Brothers
Letter From America – The Proclaimers
Living In America – James Brown
Living In The Promised Land – Willie Nelson
Living In The USA – Steve Miller Band
New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
Night They Drove Old Dixie Down – Joan Baez/The Band
Oh Freedom – Pete Seeger
On The 4th of July – James Taylor
Only In America – Brooks & Dunn
Only In America – Jay & The Americans
Our Country – John Mellencamp
Philadelphia Freedom – Elton John
Pink Houses – John Cougar Mellencamp
Point of Light – Randy Travis
Promised Land – Elvis Presley
Ragged Old Flag – Johnny Cash
Red, White & Blue – Brian McKnight
Red, White & Blue – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Riding With Private Malone – David Ball
R-O-C-K In The USA – John Cougar Mellencamp
Rockin’ In The Free World – Neil Young
Route 66 – Nat King Cole/Chuck Berry/Depeche Mode
Some Gave All – Billy Ray Cyrus
Song Of The Patriot – Johnny Cash
Surfin’ USA – The Beach Boys
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
This Ain’t No Rag (It’s A Flag) – Charlie Daniels Band
This Is My Country – The Impressions (Curtis Mayfield)
This Land Is Your Land – Woody Guthrie/Peter, Paul & Mary/The Kingston Trio
Tie A Yellow Ribbon (’Round The Ole Oak Tree) – Tony Orlando & Dawn
Travelin’ Soldier - Dixie Chicks
United We Stand – The Brotherhood of Man
We Shall Be Free – Garth Brooks
We’re An American Band – Grand Funk Railroad
What Made America Famous – Harry Chapin
Where Eagles Fly – Sammy Hagar
Where The Stars & Stripes & Eagles Fly – Aaron Tippin
You Can Still Rock In America – Night Ranger
Young Amnericans – David Bowie
You’ve Got To Stand For Something – Aaron Tippin

Not to be forgotten, below are the ultimate patriotic songs of the past century plus. These have been recorded by several artists and musicians over the years but have listed the “best of” renditions whenever possible.

America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)
America The Beautiful – Frank Sinatra/Elvis Presley/Ray Charles
Anchors Aweigh (US Navy Anthem)
Battle Hymn of The Republic – Mitch Miller & His Gang
Caissons Go Rolling Along (US Army Anthem)
Dixie
From The Halls of Montezuma (US Marines Anthem)
God Bless America – Kate Smith
Star Spangled Banner – Whitney Houston
Stars and Strips Forever – John Philips Sousa
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
Wild Blue Yonder (US Air Force Anthem)
Yankee Doodle – James Cagney
You’re A Grand Old Flag
The Gettysburg Address – recited by Johnny Cash

Several of these songs can also be used during other patriotic events, especially during Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day and especially Patriots Day (September 11) also known as 911.

10 Best Foods For Healthy Eating

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:11:00 +0000

The 10 healthiest foods below are your best bet for great healthy eating results.

The reason is that these 10 healthy foods have the most nutrition per food calorie, which translates you get the healthiest “bang for your bucks”.

With this focus on healthy eating, you can look and feel your absolute best, slow down the aging process and help protect yourself from illnesses and degenerative diseases.

THE 10 HEALTHIEST FOODS

1. Fish – Eating fatty fish, especially salmon, at least three times a week is one of the healthiest things you can do Omega 3 Fish Oil reduces your risk of heart disease, inflammation and much more, plus it improves your nerves, eyes and brainpower.

2. Vegetables – Five or more servings a day from the Vegetable List (see chart below) with high nutritional values can give you the fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, magnesium and phytonutrient antioxidants that help prevent heart disease, cancer and other degenerative diseases.

3. Fruit - Two to four daily servings of fresh or frozen fruit are recommended. Blueberries, raspberries, oranges, red grapes, plums, apricots and papaya are some of the best on the Fruit List (see chart below) .They’re rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids and flavonoids.

4. Whole Grains – Brown rice, oatmeal, sprouted breads, and other whole grains are great sources of fiber, vitamins B and E, protein, minerals and essential fatty acids. High Fiber Foods help prevent colon cancer, high cholesterol and constipation.

5. Garlic and Onions – Garlic is a powerful natural antibiotic that can boost immunity, protect against bacteria, parasites and viruses and help prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer. Onions are antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antiviral and have been shown to help improve LDL / HDL cholesterol balance and fight off bronchitis, asthma, hay fever and infection.

6. Yogurt – Plain, unsweetened, low-fat yogurt and other cultured dairy are excellent sources of complete protein, calcium and lactobacillus. They help protect against osteoporosis, cavities, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and intestinal disorders. Yogurt’s beneficial bacteria also makes it a natural antibiotic and anticancer agent.

7. Poultry – Skinless chicken and turkey are valuable sources of complete protein and B vitamins. Chicken soup really is good for colds and flu. Its high cysteine content helps break down mucus. Turkey is leaner, low in calories and high in selenium, which strengthens the immune system. White meat is easier to digest than fattier dark meat.

8. Beans – Lentils, peas and other beans are good sources of fiber and B vitamins. Combined with whole grains, especially rice, they become an excellent source of complete protein. Beans have also been found to help lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar and reduce cancer rates.

9. Nuts – Raw nuts are rich in protein, vitamins B and E, minerals and essential fatty acids. They’ve been found to have both anti-cancer and anti-heart disease properties. Almonds, for example, help lower cholesterol.

10. Water – Surprised? Water is a very essential nutrient in your diet. It’s needed for digestion, assimilation, metabolism, elimination, weight control and more. And unlike coffee, colas and alcohol, eight glasses of pure water a day have no calories or negative side effects.

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VEGETABLE LIST

Studies show certain veggies can make you healthier.

Research clearly proves healthy veggies can extend both the length and the overall quality of your life. Numerous studies have proven that by increasing your daily intake (mainly from the “A” list), you can reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and many other chronic illnesses.

The list of healthy veggie benefits is almost as long as the “A” category list. So pick some winners, learn how to prepare them and start eating and enjoying “A” category veggies now and for the rest of your long healthy life.

CATEGORY A

Alfalfa sprouts
Arugula
Bean sprouts
Beet Greens
Beets
Bell Peppers
Bok choy
Broccoli
Broccoflower
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chard (Swiss & red)

Chinese cabbage
Chives
Collard greens
Garlic
Green onions
Green peas
Greens
Horseradish
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce, red or green
Mustard Greens
Onions
Parsley

Peppers
Pumpkin
Sauerkraut
Shallot
Snow Peas
Soy beans
Spinach
Summer squash
Sweet potato & yam
Tomato
Tomato, cherry
Turnip greens
Watercress
Winter squash

CATEGORY B

Artichoke
Artichoke Hearts
Asparagus
Avocado
Celery
Chickpeas
Chile peppers
Cucumber

Eggplant
Endive
Green beans
Kidney beans
Kohlrabi
Lemon grass
Lentil beans
Navy Beans

Okra
Split Peas
Radishes
Radicchio
Rutabaga
Turnips
Zucchini

CATEGORY C

Bamboo shoots
Corn
Jicama

Lettuce (iceberg)
Lima beans
Mushrooms

Potato (white)
Rhubarb
Water chestnuts

* When shopping for produce, to get maximum benefits, buy organic whenever possible. Also choose fresh or frozen rather than canned, since canned is generally extremely high in salt.

** To avoid extra calories from fat and a high sodium intake, use herbs, spices, lemon or vinegar, rather than salt, butter or oil for seasoning.

*** Now that you know what’s good for you, it’s time to shop (or plant your garden), and get busy eating and enjoying these extra healthy foods!

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FRUIT LIST

The following alphabetical fruit list has important fruit facts arranged in order.

For example, in the list of all fruits, if a fruit has a particularly high level of carotenoids and a moderate level of vitamin C, the higher nutrient found in the fruit (carotenoids) will be listed before the nutrient that’s only found in moderation (vitamin C).

Any concerns are in parenthesis. For instance, if the fruit has a high glycemic index rating, which might negatively affect blood sugar levels, you’ll see (glycemic).

And if preservatives, such as sulfites, are commonly used on a conventionally grown fruit or if it’s highly sprayed or waxed, you’ll see (preservatives), (pesticides) or (wax coating). In that case, it’s important to buy organically grown varieties of that particular fruit.

Alphabetical Fruit List with Nutritional Values (in order)

FRUIT	NUTRITIONAL VALUES IN ORDER (concerns)
Apples	flavonoids, fiber, C (pesticides, wax coating)
Apricots	carotenoids, A, C, fiber (preservatives)
Bananas	B6, C, potassium (glycemic)
Blackberries	flavonoids, fiber, C, K, manganese
Blueberries	flavonoids, C, manganese, fiber
Cantaloupe	carotenoids, C, A, potassium
Cherries	flavonoids (pesticides)
Cranberries	flavonoids, fiber, C, manganese
Dates	(glycemic)
Dried fruit	(glycemic, preservatives)
Figs	(preservatives)
Fruit juices	(glycemic)
Grapefruit	carotenoids in pink, flavonoids, C
Grapes	flavonoids, manganese (pesticides)
Guava	carotenoids, fiber, C
Kiwifruit	C, fiber (glycemic)
Lemons	flavonoids, C (wax coating)
Limes	flavonoids, C (wax coating)
Mangoes	carotenoids, A, C (glycemic)
Nectarines	carotenoids, C (glycemic, pesticides)
Oranges	carotenoids, flavonoids, C, fiber (glycemic)
Papayas	carotenoids, C, folate, potassium
Peaches	carotenoids, C (pesticides)
Pears	flavonoids (pesticides)
Persimmons	C (glycemic)
Pineapple	C, manganese (glycemic)
Plums	carotenoids, C
Raspberries	flavonoids, fiber, manganese, C
Raisins	(glycemic, pesticides, preservatives)
Strawberries	carotenoids, flavonoids, C, fiber (pesticides)
Tangerines	carotenoids, A, C (glycemic)
Watermelon	carotenoids, C, A, B6 (glycemic)

Importance of the Fruit List

This list of all types of fruits is a great source of high fiber foods and many essential nutrients. Especially important are the phytonutrient-rich carotenoid and flavonoid foods high in antioxidents, plus vitamins A and C, folate, manganese and potassium.

Research shows people who regularly eat fresh fruit have a lower risk of many chronic diseases. And since fruit is delicious, nutritious and generally low in fat, sodium and calories, most fruit can play an important role in healthy weight loss and maintenance.

Raw fruit is also high in enzymes and high fiber carbohydrates which are important for good digestion, healthy bowel function and relieving constipation.

So let’s face the fruit facts, making the right fruit choices gives you the get up and go to get up and go!

Filed under: 10 Best Foods For Healthy Eating | Tagged: fruits, healthy eating, healthy foods, nutrition, vegetables

10 Most Nutritious Vegetables

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:03:00 +0000

Why Are Vegetables So Important?

Some veggies are loaded with nutrients and even have anti aging properties. According to the latest scientific studies, five servings a day of the most nutritious vegetables can not only help you to stay young, healthy and trim, they can also give you spectacular protection against cancer and heart disease.

So scientists keep telling us to eat more fruits and vegetables – five to nine a day. But the vast majority of the population aren’t even getting three, much less nine.

While most vegetables are low in calories and good for your body and overall health, some are definitely a whole lot better than others and offer many more vegetable nutrients.

The Most Nutritious Vegetables

Usually the best way to get your vegetable nutrients is to buy organically grown veggies and eat them raw, lightly steamed or in nutritious soups or stir-fries.

The Top 10 List

Green leafy vegetables, such as kale, chard, collard greens, spinach, parsley and dark green and red leaf lettuce are high in carotenoids and best eaten raw in salads, on healthy sandwiches, lightly steamed or in nutritious soups.

Broccoli is good steamed, raw (as a snack or in salads) and cooked in soups, stir-fries and other dishes. Both the green flower heads and stalks are nutritious.

Brussels sprouts are best quickly steamed to preserve nutritional values and avoid releasing sulfur smells caused by excess cooking.

Cauliflower, because of its bland flavor, can be eaten as a raw snack or added inconspicuously to dishes like soups and chili to boost nutritional values.

Red and Green Peppers are great in salads and healthy stir-fries.

Garlic and Onions are most nutritious eaten raw in salads or healthy dips. But they also make great flavorings for just about any cooked dish.

Sweet Potatoes are delicious when baked and eaten plain (without butter). They can also be used in soups and stir-fries.

Tomatoes (actually fruit) are good in salads and on sandwiches. Cherry tomatoes make great raw snacks. And pasta sauce is a good source of tomato nutrients.

Green Peas are best eaten raw (especially snow peas) or lightly steamed. Add fresh peas to salads (including chicken and pasta salad), soups and stir-fries.

Carrots are sweet, high in carotenoids and super when grated into any kind of salad. Baby carrots also make good raw snacks.

Islands In The Sun - Songs With A "Tropical" Theme

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:22:00 +0000

The Heat Is On …..

The Surf Is Up …..

The Sails Are Set …..

Anyone thinking of an exotic getaway this summer? … Maybe Hawaii, maybe the Caribbean or Jamaica, how about the Cayman Islands or maybe up Alaska way to the Aleutians and the Cook Inlet. Well, even if YOU can’t escape or getaway this summer, give your mind an exotic vacation with some “Tropical Tunes” of the islands. A range of genres from reggae to rock to country to pop standards of long ago are included to give you the feel of a tropical paradise vacation. Soft white sands, palm trees, sailboats, cool breezes, a gentle mist, mild waves, blue horizons, island sunsets, a tropical drink… all reminiscent of well deserved paradise adventure, at least in your mind. Even a couple of pirates and a coconut thrown in for good measure here also. I’m sure there are more out there but this should give you a good start for putting a playlist together for your ipod or even making a cd to take along with you wherever you’re going. Enjoy!

Almost Paradise – Roger Williams
Almost Paradise (Love Theme from Footloose) – Mike Reno & Ann Wilson
Aloha Oe – George Greeley
An American Dream – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins
Back To The Island – Leon Russell
Bali Ha’i – Jo Stafford
Banana Boat Song (Day-O) – Harry Belafonte
Beyond The Blue Horizon – Lou Christie
Beyond The Reef – Andy Williams
Beyond The Sea – Bobby Darin
Blue Hawaii – Elvis Presley
Caribbean – Mitchell Torok
Caribbean Queen – Billy Ocean
Christmas Island – Jimmy Buffett
Coconut – Harry Nilsson
Cool Change – Little River Band
Cool Night – Paul Davis
Ebb Tide – Frank Chacksfield
Enchanted Island – The Four Lads
Escape (The Pina Coloda Song) – Rupert Holmes
Gidget Goes Hawaiian – Duane Eddy
Harbor Lights – Sammy Kaye
Hawaii – The Beach Boys
Hawaii Five-O – The Ventures
Hawaii Tattoo – The Waikkis
Hawaii Sunset – Elvis Presley
Hawaiian War Chant – Billy Vaughn
Hawaiian Wedding Song – Andy Williams
Hold On – Santana
Hula Love – Buddy Knox
I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash or Jimmy Cliff
In The Middle Of An Island – Tennessee Ernie Ford
Island – Jesse Colin Young
Island Girl – Elton John
Island In The Sun – Harry Belafonte
Island Of Lost Souls – Blondie
Island Of Love – Elvis Presley
Island Woman – Pablo Cruise
Islands – John Denver
Islands In The Stream – Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
Jamaica Farewell – Harry Belafonte
Jammin’ – Bob Marley
Kokomo – The Beach Boys
La Isla Bonita – Madonna
The Last Farewell – Roger Whitaker
Late In The Evening – Paul Simon
Leah – Roy Orbison
Little Coco Palm – Jerry Wallace
Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett
Margaritaville – Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
Montego Bay – Bobby Bloom
Moondance – Van Morrison
On An Island – David Gilmour
Paradise – Sade
Paradise – Third World
Pearly Shells – Burl Ives
Pineapple Princess – Annette
A Pirate Looks At Forty – Jimmy Buffett
Quiet Village – Martin Denny
Red Red Wine – UB40
Red Sails In The Sunset – The Platters
Rock-A-Hula Baby – Elvis Presley
Sloop John B – The Beach Boys
Smiling Islands – Robbie Patton
Soak Up The Sun – Sheryl Crow
Spill The Wine – Eric Burden & War
Stranger In Paradise – Tony Bennett
Sweet Leilani – Bing Crosby
Tamoure – Bill Justis
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
Thunder Island – Jay Ferguson
The Tide Is High – Blondie
Tiny Bubbles – Don Ho
Two Pina Coladas – Garth Brooks
Trade Winds – Billy Vaughn
Volcano – Jimmy Buffett
White Silver Sands – Don Rondo

Make Money Online Tips

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:47:00 +0000

In an online world filled with scams and hype it is comforting to find a real make money idea by a respected and successful “guru” which does not boast of huge profits but instead can provide small and continuous commissions.

This exciting new Ebook which I just came across recently presents a strategy for selling any type of product using methods which will never become obsolete….. Plus an ingenious twist which will send your web traffic rocketing.

This publication is neatly set out, easy to follow, written without hype and not littered with annoying links.

And the cost of this book ?

It’s FREE !

And it ends with an amazing idea for making you money from the book itself ….. Stay Tuned!

This short (less than 40 pages), concise and FREE ebook has managed to include one unique idea after another on a wide variety of topics starting with it’s controversial and unconventional stance on search engines and moving on to include the following …..

Getting traffic to your site

Preselling with free ebooks

Preselling with articles

Autoresponders and follow up campaigns

Ad tracking

Affiliate marketing

ClickBank

Viral marketing

PDF book creation

Ebook rebranding

Creating niche sites

Resale rights

It even throws in an incredibly amazing viral idea at the end.

Now the focus will be on the many topics that this ebook covers ….. in simple and easy to understand language ….. and in great detail I might add ….. and with examples as well as suggestions.

Search Engines

If the success or failure of your online business depends precariously on the whims of the search engines take a tip from publication.
Forget about them!
Focus instead on traffic generation strategies which will never let you down. This free book shows you exactly what these are.

Getting Traffic

Take 3 separate ways to bring traffic to your site – using affiliates, distributing articles and creating ebooks.There’s a way to link all these together to produce a rapid multiplying effect which will increase your traffic by an exponential factor.

Pre-Selling with Free eBooks

There is no more powerful way to sell your product than by ‘preselling’ it with free and useful information, typically with a free ebook.This very informative publication explains how to combine the above booklet with “ebook re-branding” and article promotion to get massive distribution .And (as stated many times before) the book itself is free.So what is HE selling ?

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Pre-Selling with Articles

A well written article providing valuable and impartial information about a product can spread like wildfire.Most marketers will then add their product link in the article resource box, but he shows you a better idea in his free book.

Auto-Responders and Follow-Up Campaigns

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Before even thinking of hiring an expensive auto-responder service, check out the offer in this incredible booklet for an “auto-responder” tool and an ebook explaining the art of writing follow-up campaigns.

Ad-Tracking

How would you like to sell ad-trackers and earn commission simply by handing out a free ebook?The awesome guru of this Ad Tracking guide has come up with powerful traffic generation ideas in his free book – and then uses an ad tracker as a model of how he sells a product.This really is a clever way of promoting the benefits of ad-trackers to your readers – and selling them!

Affiliate Marketing

Would you like to see super affiliates at work? There’s a growing bunch of entrepreneurs (possibly just like yourself) selling this guru’s publication and he has set up a collection showing exactly how they are marketing it. You will see the actual copy they have used in their newsletters, sites and even their blogs.

Click-Bank

If you are a Click-Bank affiliate (easy, simple & free as well) take a look at this free ebook. It’s packed with great traffic generation strategies so there’s an eager audience waiting for it and you can profit from a ‘SuperLink’ which will earn you commission effortlessly on Click-Bank products as YOU distribute the book.

Oh – - – one more thing I should mention – - – It’s written by the same marketing genius.

Viral Marketing

If you want to see an ingenious use of viral marketing – one reviewer called it “The greatest viral marketing idea of all time” – take a look at The Ultimate SuperTip – a free book packed with valuable and unique marketing tips.

PDF Book Creation

STOP! Before you pay out a fortune for Adobe Acrobat with all it’s bells and whistles, check out the bonus product from this resourceful free booklet.It even includes a book re-branding option!

Ebook Re-Branding

Getting affiliates to rebrand a free ebook with their affiliate links is a powerful marketing weapon.However there is one glaring weakness in the system.

See how this insightful guru teaches you to remove this barrier in his free ebook The Ultimate Super-Tip which just happens to be “rebrandable”, of course.

Creating Niche Sites

Everyone talks about finding a profitable niche and building a site around it. But where do you look ?Harvey Segal has the perfect answer, he’s used it to create 3 profitable niche sites which he shows you in his free ebook The Ultimate SuperTip

Resale Rights

Marketing guru Harvey Segal says “If I started in online marketing again I would not bother with creating my own products, I would focus on the very lucrative world of resale rights.”It’s a recurrent theme in his free book The Ultimate SuperTip and he shows the correct way to do it by delivering a concise selection of relevant resale right products as opposed to the typical huge list of inappropriate products.

Making Money On The Net

In an online world filled with scams and hype it is comforting to find a real make money idea by a respected guru which does not boast of huge profits but instead can provide small and continuous commissions.

Here is your opportunity to offer a free book of valuable information which can bring you 100% commission.

And there’s a huge list of ideas to help you hand out this book.

Well, thanks for staying along for the ride thus far and I hope there’s been some build-up of excitement for you as it did for me a short time back!

In a moment you’ll have the chance to downloading your very own free copy to review for yourself first hand.

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What is the truth?

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I must warn you, if anyone says you can quickly earn a fortune then ignore them.

So how do you find a genuine opportunity?

My suggestion is to follow a respected Internet marketing guru.

How do you choose?

Well how about one who is not going to extort money from you, who gives away useful information for FREE and has a high credibility rating.

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Best TV Game Shows of All Time

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:55:00 +0000

This should be a memorable trip back in time for the TV Game Show buffs out there. The focus here is on United States game shows, although many probably have been aired regularly in Canada and across to Britian and the United Kingdom, and maybe even into Europe and the Orient. This list is not necessarily in any particular order other than the fact that this is probably the definitive list of television’s greatest shows of chance, knowledge or just plain luck. Following the name of each show is the most remembered host(s)

The Price Is Right —> hosted by Bob Barker and Bill Cullen
Jeopardy —> hosted by Alex Trebeck and Art Flemeng
Hollywood Squares —> hosted by Peter Marshall and John Davidson
The Match Game —> hosted by Gene Rayburn and Bert Convy
Press Your Luck —> hosted by Peter Tomarken
Let’s Make A Deal —> hosted by Monty Hall
$10,000/$25,000 Pyramid —> hosted by Dick Clark
Wheel of Fortune —> hosted by Chuck Woolery and Pat Sajack
Family Feud —> hosted by Richard Dawson, Ray Combs, Richard Karn and John O’Hurley
Tic Tac Dough —> hosted by Wink Martindale
Joker’s Wild —> hosted by Jack Barry, Bill Cullen and Jim Peck
To Tell The Truth —> hosted by Bud Collyer and Garry Moore
Truth of Consequences —> hosted by Ralph Edwards, Bob Barker and Bob Hilton
Name That Tune —> hosted by George DeWitt, Dennis James and Tom Kennedy
Concentration —> hosted by Hugh Downs, Bob Clayton, Jack Narz and Alex Trebek
You Bet Your Life —> hosted by Groucho Marx
Sale of the Century —> hosted by Jack Kelly, Joe Garagiola and Jim Perry
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire —> hosted by Regis Philbin and Meredith Vieira
The Weakest Link —> hosted by Anne Robinson and George Gray
Lingo —> hosted by Michael Reagan and Chuck Woolery
What’s My Line? —> hosted by John Charles Daly, Wally Bruner and Larry Blyden
I’ve Got A Secret —> hosted by Garry Moore, Bill Cullen and Steve Allen
Password —> hosted by Allen Ludden
Scrabble —> hosted by Chuck Woolery
The Newlywed Game —> hosted by Bob Eubanks
Love Connection —> hosted by Chuck Woolery
$64,000 Question —> hosted by Hal March
Shenanigans —> hosted by Stubbie Kay
Treasure Hunt —> hosted by Jan Murray and Geoff Edwards
Deal or No Deal —> hosted by Howie Mandel
Don’t Forget The Lyrics —> hosted by Wayne Brady
Whose Line Is It Anyways —> hosted by Clive Anderson and Drew Carey
Tattletales —> hosted by Bert Convy
Card Sharks —> hosted by Jim Perry and Bob Eubanks
You Don’t Say —> hosted by Tom Kennedy and Jim Peck
The Dating Game —> hosted by Jim Lange
Supermarket Sweep —> hosted by Bill Malone and David Ruprecht
Win, Lose or Draw —> hosted by Bert Convy
Blockbusters —> hosted by Bill Cullen
The Liar’s Club —> hosted by Rod Serling, Bill Berry and Bill Armstrong
Greed —> hosted by Chuck Woolery
Say When —> hosted by Art James
High Rollers —> hosted by Alex Trebek and Wink Martindale
Chain Reaction —> hosted by Geoff Edwards
Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? —> hosted by Jeff Foxworthy
Child’s Play —> hosted by Bill Cullen
MTV’s Double Dare —> hosted by Marc Summers
Beat The Clock —> hosted by Bud Collyer, Jack Narz and Gene Wood
GE College Bowl —> hosted by Allen Ludden
Cash Cab —> hosted by Ben Bailey

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Idiot Awards - Here's Your Sign!

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:25:00 +0000

Here are some actual accounts from across America of some not to bright folks – or to put it another way, intellectually challenged … simply … “dimwits“. They’re not the sharpest tools in the shed – some may even be close to 51 cards short of a full deck. Sit back and enjoy

A Mom’s Not-To-Bright Solution

I am a medical student currently doing a rotation in toxicology at the poison control center. Today, this woman called in very upset because she caught her little daughter eating ants. I quickly reassured her that the ants are not harmful and there would be no need to bring her daughter into the hospital. She calmed down and at the end of the conversation, happened to mention that she gave her daughter some ant poison to eat in order to kill the ants. I told her that she better bring her daughter into the emergency room right away.

Here’s your sign, lady - Wear it with pride.

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Not quite eligible for employees of the month

Early this year, some Boeing employees on the airfield decided to steal a life raft from one of the 747’s. They were successful in getting it out of the plane and home. Shortly after they took it for a float on the river, they noticed a Coast Guard helicopter coming towards them. It turned out that the chopper was homing in on the emergency locator beacon that activated when the raft was inflated. Needless to say, they are no longer employed at Boeing.

Here’s your sign guys – Don’t get it wet – the paint might run.

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Stay in school kids … and pay attention

A man, wanting to rob a downtown Bank of America, walked into the local branch and wrote on a deposit slip, “this iz a stikkup - Put all yur muny in this bag.” While standing in line, waiting to give his note to the teller, he began to worry that someone had seen him write the note and might call the police before he reached the teller’s window. So he left the Bank of America and crossed the street to the Wells Fargo Bank. After waiting a few minutes in line, he handed his note to the Wells Fargo teller. She read it and, surmising from his spelling errors, that he wasn’t the brightest light in the harbor, told him that she could not accept his stickup note because it was written on a Bank of America deposit slip and that he would either have to fill out a Wells Fargo deposit slip or go back to Bank of America. Looking somewhat defeated, the man said, “OK” and left. He was arrested a few minutes later, as he was waiting in line back at Bank of America.

Don’t bother with this guy’s sign - He probably couldn’t read it anyway.
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A picture is worth a thousand words or…..

A motorist was unknowingly caught in an automated speed trap that measured his speed using radar and photographed his car. He later received in the mail, a ticket for $40 and a photo of his car. Instead of payment, he sent the police department a photograph of $40. Several days later, he received a letter from the police that contained another picture, this time, of handcuffs. He immediately mailed in his $40.

Smartass – But you still get a sign.
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Wisdom versus age

A guy walked into a little corner store with a shotgun and demanded all of the cash from the cash drawer. After the cashier put the cash in a bag, the robber saw a bottle of Scotch that he wanted behind the counter on the shelf. He told the cashier to put it in the bag as well, but the cashier refused and said, “You don’t look like you’re over 21.“ The robber insisted he was, but the clerk still refused to give it to him because she didn’t believe him. At this point, the robber, getting flustered, took his driver’s license out of his wallet and gave it to the clerk. The clerk looked it over and acknowledged that the man was in fact over 21 and she put the Scotch in the bag. The robber then ran from the store with his loot. The cashier promptly called the police and gave the name and address of the robber that he got off the license. They arrested the robber two hours later.

This guy definitely needs a sign.
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Not following directions can be hazardous to your health

A pair of Michigan robbers entered a record shop nervously waving revolvers. The first one shouted, “Nobody move or I’ll shoot!” When his partner moved, the startled first bandit shot him.

This guy doesn’t even deserve a sign.
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Willpower versus a “higher power”

From a small town in Arkansas ~ Seems this guy wanted some beer pretty badly. He decided that he’d just throw a cinder block through a liquor store window, grab some booze, and run. So, he lifted the cinder block and heaved it over his head at the window . The cinder block bounced back, hitting him in the head, instantly knocking him unconscious. It seems the liquor store window was made of plexi-glass. The whole event was caught on videotape.

Yep, here’s your sign.

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Sign, sign, everywhere a sign…

I live in a semi-rural area (Weyauwega, Wisconsin). We recently had a new neighbor call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the “Deer Crossing” sign on our road. The reason being (and I quote) “Too many deer are being hit by cars out here! – I don’t think this is a good place for them to be crossing anymore”.

Probably wouldn’t even know what to do with the sign anyways.

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Thought for the week …..

To err is human, but being an idiot takes something special.

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Stupid Warning Labels

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:23:00 +0000

Our lawsuit-obsessed society has forced product manufacturers to cover their “you-know-whats” by writing warning labels to protect us from ourselves. Some are funny - some are absolutely ridiculous, but all are guaranteed to stand up in court. Enjoy :)

1. Child-size Superman and Batman costumes come with this warning label: “Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.”

2. A clothes iron comes with this caution: “Warning: Never iron clothes on the body.” Ouch!

3. The instructions for a medical thermometer advise: “Do not use orally after using rectally.”

4. The side of a Slush Puppy cup warns: “This ice may be cold.” The only thing dumber than this would be a disclaimer stating: “No puppies were harmed in the making of this product.”

5. The box of a 500-piece puzzle reads: “Some assembly required.”

6. A Power Puff Girls costume discourages: “You cannot save the world!”

7. A box of PMS relief tablets has this advice: “Warning: Do not use if you have prostate problems.”

8. Cans of Easy Cheese contain this instruction: “For best results, remove cap.”

9. A warning label on a nighttime sleep-aid reads: “Warning: May cause drowsiness.”

10. Cans of self-defense pepper spray caution: “May irritate eyes.”

11. Both boys and girls should read the label on the Harry Potter toy broom: “This broom does not actually fly.”

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Here, for your continued enjoyment are 20 more of the dumbest examples of this phenomenon:

CD Player > Do not use the Ultradisc2000 as a projectile in a catapult
Electric Router > This product is not intended for use as a dental drill
Chainsaw > Do not attempt to stop chain with hands
Dishwasher > Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher
Fireplace Log > Caution, risk of fire
Sleeping Pills > Warning: May cause Drowsiness
Underarm spray deodorant > Do not spray in eyes
Hair Dryer > Never use hairdryer while sleeping
Laser Printer Toner > Do not eat toner
Small Wheeled Wheelbarrow > Not intended for highway use
TV Remote Control > Not dishwasher safe
Car Windscreen Sun shield > Do not drive with sun shield in place
Bathroom Heater > This product is not to be used in bathrooms
Air Conditioner > Do not place hand in fan whilst fan is running
Bicyclist’s Shin Guards > Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body that they do not cover
TV Set Manual > Do not pour liquids into the TV
CD Player > Warning: Dangerous warning inside
Birthday Candles > Do not use soft wax as earplugs or any other function that involves insertion into body cavity
Baby Stroller > Remove baby before folding
Aim-n-Flame Fireplace Lighter > Do not use near fire, flame or sparks

This list was sourced from the book “Unusually Stupid Americans” published by Villard in 2003

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Most Popular Board & Action Games

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:12:00 +0000

Board games, with their colorful packaging, enticing game boards and iconic playing pieces, are popular with just about everyone. No matter what your taste, there’s a game out there for you. Besides testing your knowledge (Go To The Head Of The Class), or skill (Operation), or luck (Trouble), they are fun to play and a great way to interact socially with others. Milton Bradley has been by far the leading producer of board games, followed by Parker Brothers. Ideal Toys was the main producer of action games during the 1960s and 1970s.

The following is a list of 70+ classic board and action games that have been favorites of ours from early childhood (Candyland) to adult years (Trivial Pursuit). Some are associated strictly with the baby boom generation (Rock’Em Sock ‘Em Robots), while others are playtime mainstays that have been around for decades (Monopoly).

Hopefully this will bring back happy memories of the games you played, in which you chanced it all at the spin of a wheel or a toss of the dice. After each game’s listing are the manufacturer and the year it debuted. See how many of these you remember

Aggravation (CO-5 Company) – 1962
Ants In The Pants (Schaper) – 1968
Axis & Allies (Milton Bradley) – 1984
Barrel of Monkees (Lakeside) – 1969
Balderdash (Robinson & Toyne)
Battleship (Milton Bradley) – 1967
Battling Tops (Ideal) – 1968
Bonkers! (Parker Brothers)
Booby Trap (Parker Brothers) – 1965
Candy Land (Milton Bradley) – 1955
Careers (Parker Brothers) – 1955
Chutes & Ladders (Milton Bradley) – 1943
Clue (Parker Brothers) – 1949
Connect Four (Milton Bradley) – 1979
Cootie (Schaper) – 1948
Cranium (Alexander & Tait) – 1992
Don’t Break The Ice (Schaper) – 1967
Don’t Spill The Beans (Schaper) – 1967
Easy Money (Milton Bradley) – 1936
Finance (Parker Brothers) – 1932
Game Of Life (Milton Bradley) – 1960
Game Of The States (Milton Bradley)
Gnip Gnop (Parker Brothers) – 1971
Go To The Head Of The Class (Milton Bradley) – 1938
Green Ghost (Transogram) – 1965
Hands Down (Ideal) – 1964
Headache (Kohner) – 1968
HeroQuest (Milton Bradley) – 1989
Hi-Ho Cherry-O (Whitman) – 1960
Hungry Hungry Hippos (Milton Bradley) – 1980
Jenga (Milton Bradley)
Kaboom! (Ideal) – 1966
KerPlunk (Ideal) – 1967
The Last Straw (Schaper) – 1966
Lie Detector (Mattel) – 1960
Mad Magazine Game (Parker Brothers) – 1979
Mall Madness (Milton Bradley) – 1988
Mastermind (Invicta) – 1972
Miss Popularity (Transogram) – 1961
Monopoly (Parker Brothers) – 1935
Mouse Trap (Ideal) – 1963
Mystery Date (Milton Bradley) – 1965
Operation (Milton Bradley) – 1965
Outburst (Hersch & Company) – 1986
Park & Shop (Milton Bradley)
Password (Milton Bradley) – 1962
Pay Day (Parker Brothers) – 1975
Perfection (Lakeside) – 1973
Pictionary (Western Publishing) – 1985
Probe (Parker Brothers) – 1960s
Qubic (Parker Brothers) – 1968
Rebound (Ideal) – 1971
Risk (Parker Brothers) – 1959
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots (Marx) – 1966
Scattergories (Hasbro) – 1988
Scrabble (Selchow & Righter) – 1953
Skittle-Bowl (Aurora) – 1969
Sorry (Parker Brothers) – 1950
Stay Alive (Milton Bradley) – 1971
Stratego (Milton Bradley) – 1961
Time Bomb (Milton Bradley) – 1964
Taboo (Hasbro)
Time Bomb (Milton Bradley) – 1964
Tip-It (Ideal) – 1965
Toss Across (Ideal) – 1969
Trivial Pursuit (Selchow & Righter) – 1981
Trouble (Kohner) – 1965
Twister (Milton Bradley) – 1966
Uncle Wiggily (Milton Bradley) – 1916
Which Witch (Milton Bradley) – 1970
Yahtzee (E. S. Lowe) – 1956

A nod has to be given to the ancient games of backgammon, chess and checkers which have stood the test of time (as well as passed down from generation to generation) and are still very much considered to be mainstream to this day.

Games involving strictly cards or playing cards were left off this particular list.

Filed under: Childhood Favorite Board Games, Most Popular Board & Action Games | Tagged: action games, board games, childhood memories

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Amusing Oxymorons That We Hear

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:39:00 +0000

Definition of Oxymoron

Oxymorons are literary figures of speech usually composed of a pair of neighboring contradictory words (often within a sentence). A simpler way of saying this is … An oxymoron is a combination of words that contradict each other. However, this is not always the case. The Webster Dictionary defines oxymoron as “a combination of contradictory or incongruous words”.

Oxymorons can be used for dramatic effect, such as crash landing and deafening silence. They can also be amusing or comical, such as in criminal justice. Clearly this is not an oxymoron in the true and strict sense, but the suggestion that it is oxymoronic is humorous.

Perhaps the most well-known of all oxymorons is Jumbo Shrimp, at least in the United States. Now in the UK, a Jumbo Shrimp is better known as a King Prawn.

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Take a good look at the paragraph below – - Notice anything strange about it?

It makes some sort of sense, but it is loaded with contradictions as well.

These are called oxymorons. Now read the paragraph that follows.

Have you ever noticed that it’s simply impossible to find seriously funny oxymorons online? The only choice is to ask one of those paid volunteers at the library – the ones in the long-sleeved T-shirts – for an original copy of some obviously obscure documents that were found missing amongst some paperwork almost exactly one hundred years ago.

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Here is a selection of more oxymorons – That is oxymorons in a loose sense of the word – Enjoy

jumbo shrimp
same difference
pretty ugly
definite maybe
old news
open secret
act naturally
crash landing
found missing
peace force
deafening silence
Advanced BASIC
Great Depression
criminal justice
virtual reality
almost exactly
minor crisis
exact estimate
free love
free trade
larger half
alone together
clearly misunderstood
almost perfect
liquid gas
seriously funny
simply impossible
obviously obscure
tragic comedy
sweet sorrow
constant variable
extinct life
only choice
paid volunteer
working holiday
clearly confused
Hell’s Angels
living dead
unbiased opinion
original copy
plastic glasses
even odds
genuine imitation
freezer burn
rolling stop
long-sleeved T-shirt
Sweet Tart
butt-head
silent scream
student teacher
good grief
near miss
hot chilli
taped live
now then
tight slacks
light tanks

Can you think of any others?

Let me know…

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Best Fiber Foods & Colon Cleansing – Nutrition Basics

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:15:00 +0000

To function normally, the large intestine requires two nutrients: fiber and water. Fiber is one of the most neglected nutrients. As a result, we live in a constipated society. Most diets provide only 12 g of fiber. No wonder the average “transit time” is one week! For good health, the colon requires 25-50 g of fiber daily. Early signs of unhealthy conditions in the bowels include bloating and gas, dark, dry stool and painful defecation, migraine headaches, and acne on the chin, chest or back. Besides being an effective antidote to constipation, eating high-fiber foods is a low-cal way to fill your stomach. Being regular, by the way, means a “daily bowel movement”

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Here are some top picks for fiber:

Lentil soup, 1 cup >> 14 g
Chili, vegetarian >> 11 g
Figs, dried, 3 >> 10 g
Spinach, 1 cup, cooked >> 7 g
Multi-grain bread, 2 slices >> 6.5 g
Papaya, dried, 2 slices >> 6.4 g
Chickpeas, ½ cup, cooked >> 6 g
Black beans, ½ cup >> 6 g
Whole wheat pasta, 1 cup, cooked >> 5.6 g
Kiwi, 1 medium >> 5 g
Raspberries, ½ cup, fresh/frozen >> 4.6 g
Broccoli, ½ cup, raw >> 4 g
Brown or wild rice, 1 cup, cooked >> 4 g
Oatmeal cereal, 1 cup, cooked >> 3.5 g
Apple, medium with skin >> 3.5 g
Almonds, dried, 1/4 cup >> 3.5 g
Bran muffin, medium >> 3 g

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Many of us assume our fiber intake is adequate if bread and pasta are part of our diet, but the refining of grains strips away most of the fiber – and most vitamins and minerals too. The whole grain – bran, germ, and endosperm – provides much more than fiber, including B vitamins, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. White bread has only 7% of the vitamin E and 13% of vitamin B6 found in 100% whole wheat bread. Many breads list enriched white flour as the first ingredient and add fiber (like bran or flax). Read labels to ensure your bread is made from the whole grain. This should be listed as the first ingredient.

If your body functions best on a low-starch menu, supplemental fiber is available in many forms. The best option is ground flax seed (or flax meal). One to four tablespoons sprinkled into hot or cold cereal, over salad, in a smoothie, or even just mixed with water will not only gently ‘exfoliate’ your colon wall and provide bulk for stool, but the soluble fibers bind to cholesterol, fat, xenoestrogens, and other toxins in your digestive system, removing them with your stool. Another option is psyllium husks or hulls. Ground flax and psyllium can be found at most drug and health food stores.

Liquid chlorophyll added to drinking water helps to loosen up the muscles of your colon. Chlorophyll is rich in magnesium, a natural and safe muscle relaxant. Add one teaspoon to a glass of water.

* Remember to introduce fiber into your diet gradually.

* Too much at once may cause bloating and discomfort.

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SOME FIBER FACTS

Fiber promotes intestinal regularity and health.

Fiber can help lower cholesterol and body fat by absorbing fat and cholesterol from food.

Fiber reduces the amount of food you eat and helps you feel full for a longer period of time.

A high fiber diet lowers the risk of many diseases, most notably heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and certain cancers.

Tamiflu - What You Need To Know

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:38:00 +0000

When you or someone in your family begins to experience flu symptoms, you have 48 hours to take action. Trust TAMIFLU, the number-one prescribed antiviral flu medicine -

For flu treatment: When taken within two days of experiencing symptoms, TAMIFLU works by helping to stop the flu virus from spreading inside the body
For flu prevention: When you have been exposed to someone with the flu, taking TAMIFLU can help keep the virus from making you sick

T A K I N G T A M I F L U

TAMIFLU is not a substitute for the flu shot; vaccination is the first line of defense for flu protection.

TAMIFLU is Effective for Children and Adults

In flu treatment studies of patients who took TAMIFLU within 48 hours of the first appearance of symptoms:

Adults felt better 30 percent faster (1.3 days) than flu patients who did not take TAMIFLU
Children felt better up to 26 percent faster (1.5 days) than flu patients who did not take TAMIFLU

TAMIFLU is indicated for the treatment and prevention of influenza in people 1 year and older.

Flu strains may vary from area to area, so if you are exposed to a strain of the flu that is not the same strain as the one your flu shot protects against, you may still get the flu.

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TAMIFLU is a prescription medication for flu prevention and treatment in adults and children aged 1 year and older.

TAMIFLU is available in pill form
TAMIFLU is also available in a fruit–flavored liquid form with a dosing dispenser for children 1 year and older and for adults who have difficulty swallowing the capsule.
TAMIFLU can be taken with or without food. As with many medicines, if you take TAMIFLU with a light snack, milk, or a meal, the potential for an upset stomach may be reduced.

TAMIFLU Dosing Schedule

For Flu Treatment:

Take 1 dose, twice daily, for 5 days
(see TAMIFLU Dosage chart for dose amount)

For Flu Prevention:

Take 1 dose, once daily, for 10 days
(see TAMIFLU Dosage chart for dose amount)

TAMIFLU Dosage by Age and Weight

Age and Weight	Pill Dosage	Liquid Dosage (using oral dosing dispenser)
Adults and Children 13 yrs. and older	1 Dose= One 75 mg pill	1 Dose= 75 mg
Children 1 – 12 yrs.
33 lbs. or less (15 kg or less)	1 Dose= One 30 mg pill	1 Dose= 30 mg
34 lbs – 51 lbs (16 kg – 23 kg)	1 Dose= One 45 mg pill	1 Dose= 45 mg
52 lbs – 88 lbs (24 kg – 40 kg)	1 Dose= Two 30 mg pills	1 Dose= 60 mg
89 lbs or more (41 kg or more)	1 Dose= One 75 mg pill	1 Dose= 75 mg^*

^*The 75 mg dose can be measured using a combination of 30 mg and 45 mg.

In the event that the dispenser provided with the suspension is lost or damaged, another dosing syringe or other device may be used to deliver the following volumes:

For children 33 lbs or less (15 kg or less): 2.5 mL (½ tsp)
For children 34 lbs – 51 lbs (16 kg – 23 kg): 3.8 mL (¾ tsp)
For children 52 lbs – 88 lbs (23 kg – 40 kg): 5.0 mL (1 tsp)
For people 89 lbs or more (41 kg or more): 6.2 mL (1 ¼ tsp)

What to Do if You Miss Your TAMIFLU Dose

If you forget to take your medicine at any time, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is within 2 hours of your next scheduled dose. Do not take two doses at a time to make up for a missed dose. You can then continue to take TAMIFLU at the usual times.

Taking TAMIFLU with Other Medications

TAMIFLU has been shown to have a minimal chance of negatively interacting with other medications. Your doctor or healthcare professional may recommend taking over–the–counter medications to reduce severity of symptoms while the antiviral action of TAMIFLU takes effect on the flu virus. As with any medication, be sure to discuss with your doctor any over–the–counter or prescription medicines you are currently taking before beginning TAMIFLU therapy. An intranasal flu vaccine like FluMist®* should not be given within 2 weeks before or 48 hours after taking TAMIFLU, unless it is deemed appropriate by your doctor.

Taking TAMIFLU if You Have Kidney Disease

If you have any type of kidney disease, talk to your doctor before starting TAMIFLU therapy. There is a special dosing schedule, as follows, for this group:

Flu Treatment Dosage — One 75 mg dose, once daily for 5 days
Flu Prevention Dosage — One 75 mg dose every other day or 30 mg dose once daily

How to Store TAMIFLU

TAMIFLU capsules should be stored at room temperature below 77ºF (25ºC) and kept in a dry place. Refrigerate liquid TAMIFLU at 36º to 46ºF (2º to 8ºC). Do not freeze. As with all medications, keep out of the reach of children.

Side Effects & Safety of TAMIFLU

Rare but serious skin reactions and allergic reactions have been reported. Stop taking TAMIFLU and call your doctor if you experience any of these reactions, as they could be very serious.

People with the flu, particularly children and adolescents, may be at an increased risk of self injury and confusion shortly after taking TAMIFLU and should be closely monitored for signs of unusal behavior. A healthcare professional should be contacted immediately if the patient taking TAMIFLU shows any signs of unusual behavior.

The most common side effects of TAMIFLU are mild to moderate nausea and vomiting. TAMIFLU is generally well tolerated.

In addition, take the following precautions when using TAMIFLU:

You should not take TAMIFLU if you are allergic to oseltamivir phosphate or any other ingredients of TAMIFLU.
TAMIFLU is normally not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing, as the effects on the unborn child or nursing infant are unknown. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding while taking TAMIFLU, talk to your doctor before taking TAMIFLU.
If you have any type of kidney disease, talk to your doctor before starting TAMIFLU therapy.
The use of TAMIFLU along with an intranasal flu vaccine like FluMist^®* has not been evaluated. However, due to the possibility for interference between these products, an intranasal flu vaccine should not be given within 2 weeks before or 48 hours after taking TAMIFLU, unless it is deemed appropriate by your doctor. The type of flu vaccine administered as a shot through the skin can be given at any time relative to use of TAMIFLU.

As with any medication, be sure to discuss with your doctor any over–the–counter or prescription medicines you are currently taking before beginning TAMIFLU therapy.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

TAMIFLU is prescribed for treating adults and children 1 year and older with influenza (flu) whose symptoms started within the last day or two. TAMIFLU can also reduce the chance of getting the flu in patients 1 year and older. TAMIFLU is not a substitute for the annual flu vaccinations (you should still get the flu shot every year).

Before taking TAMIFLU, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you have kidney disease, heart disease, respiratory disease, or other serious health conditions. Also, let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications or if you have received nasally administered influenza virus vaccine during the past two weeks.

If you develop an allergic reaction or a severe rash, stop taking TAMIFLU and contact your healthcare professional immediately, as it may be very serious. People with the flu, particularly children and adolescents, may be at an increased risk of self injury and confusion shortly after taking TAMIFLU and should be closely monitored for signs of unusual behavior. A healthcare professional should be contacted immediately if the patient taking TAMIFLU shows any signs of unusual behavior.

The most common side effects are mild to moderate nausea and vomiting.

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Benefits of Milk - What's In A Glass?

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:29:00 +0000

Believe it or not, there is NO other beverage that contains a more complete nutrition package than a glass of milk. When compared to calcium-fortified foods and beverages, milk is not only one of the least expensive choices for meeting those daily calcium requirements, but it also provides a healthy dose of eight other essential nutrients, including the following…..

Bone-strengthening calcium – Calcium helps build bone mass, maintain bone density and may also help control blood pressure.

High-quality protein – The protein in milk contains essential amino acids - About three glasses of milk provides about half the protein adults need each day.

Potassium – Potassium is crucial to regulate the balance of fluids in the body. Cup for cup, milk has 10 times as much as an equal serving of the leading sports drink.

Vitamin A – The vitamin A in milk contributes to normal vision. It also helps regulate cell growth and maintain the integrity of the immune system.

Vitamin D – Vitamin D helps promote the absorption of calcium and optimal bone mineralization.

Carbohydrates – Carbohydrates provide an important fuel for active adults.

B Vitamins – B vitamins such as B-12, niacin and riboflavin are necessary to convert food to energy for exercising muscles.

Phosphorus – One glass of milk provides 20 percent of an adult’s daily phosphorus requirement, which helps strengthen bones and generates energy in your body’s cells.

Water for hydration – 90 percent of milk is water so it can help provide fluid to keep the body hydrated.

DTV Is Finally Here! – What You Should Know

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:22:00 +0000

Finally…..Let the countdown to the end of analog television begin! On Friday, all full-power television stations across the country will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to digital.

Of the country’s nearly 1,800 broadcasters, 756 stations have already made the transition. In four days, the remaining 1,030 will join them in the digital age.

Yes, the transition to digital television was delayed last February, but the rescheduled date is just days away. With June 12 fast approaching, most people with analog sets who get their TV broadcasts over the air already know they need to get a converter box for the analog TV (or a new a new digital TV) to see the new signals. But getting the equipment is only part of the conversion process — you also need to scan for new digital channels to make sure you’re pulling in all the stations available in your area.

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F C C C O N S U M E R F A C T S

By June 12, 2009, federal law requires that all full-power television broadcast stations stop broadcasting in analog format and broadcast only in digital format. Your local broadcasters may make the the transition before that date, and some already have, so be ready.

Why Are Broadcast TV Stations Switching to All-Digital?

Congress mandated the conversion to all-digital television broadcasting, also known as the digital television (DTV) transition, because all-digital broadcasting will free up frequencies for public safety communications (such as police, fire, and emergency rescue). Also, digital is a more efficient transmission technology that allows broadcast stations to offer improved picture and sound quality, as well as offer more programming options for consumers through multiple broadcast streams (multicasting). In addition, some of the freed up frequencies will be used for advanced commercial wireless services for consumers.

What Do I Need To Do To Be Ready For The DTV Transition?

What you need to do depends on the source of your television programming, whether you receive programming over-the-air or from a paid provider such as a cable or satellite TV company.

How Do I Receive Digital Broadcasts If I Don’t Subscribe To Cable Or Satellite?

If you receive only free over-the-air television programming, the type of TV you own, either a digital TV or an analog TV, is very important. Consumers who receive only free over-the-air television may view digital programming through a TV set with a built-in digital tuner (integrated DTV) or a digital-ready monitor with a separate digital tuner set-top box. (Both of these digital television types are referred to as a DTV). The only additional equipment required to view over-the-air digital programming with a DTV is a regular antenna, either on your roof or a smaller version on your TV such as “rabbit ears.”

If you have an analog television, you will have to purchase a digital-to-analog set-top converter box to attach to your TV set to be able to view over-the-air digital programming (see “What About My Analog TV?” below).

How Do I Know Whether I Own a DTV?

As of March 1, 2007, all television receivers shipped in interstate commerce or imported into the United States must contain a digital tuner. In addition, effective May 25, 2007, the Commission required sellers of television receiving equipment that does not include a digital tuner to disclose at the point-of-sale that such devices include only an analog tuner, and therefore will require a digital-to-analog converter box to receive over-the-air broadcast television after the transition date. Retailers must inform consumers by prominently displaying the following text if they are selling TV equipment with only an analog tuner:

This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009, to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation’s transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322) or visit the Commission’s digital television website at: www.dtv.gov.

Therefore, after May 25, 2007, all television equipment being sold should contain a digital tuner, or should be identified at the point-of-sale as not having one. Be sure to look for this label if you are purchasing a new TV.

As for how to determine whether your television equipment purchased prior to May 25, 2007 is a DTV, many DTVs and digital television equipment will have labels or markings on them, or statements in the informational materials that came with them, to indicate that they contain digital tuners. These labels or markings may contain the words “Integrated Digital Tuner” or “Digital Tuner Built-In.” “Receiver” may be substituted for “Tuner,” and “DTV,” “ATSC,” or “HDTV” (high definition television) may be substituted for “Digital.” If your television equipment contains any of these labels or markings, you should be able to view digital over-the-air programming without the need for a digital-to-analog converter box. (Remember, you do not need an HDTV to view free over-the-air digital programming. As long as your television equipment contains a digital tuner, you can view over-the-air digital. An HDTV is only necessary if you want to view digital programming in “high definition.”)

You should also check the manual or any other materials that came with your television equipment in order to determine whether it contains a digital tuner.

If your television set is labeled as a “Digital Monitor” or “HDTV Monitor,” or as “Digital Ready” or “HDTV Ready,” this does not mean it actually contains a digital tuner. Thus, you still will likely need a separate set-top box which contains a tuner in order to view programs in the new digital TV transmission standard (which includes HDTV formats) on such a set.

Over-the-air digital set-top boxes can be purchased at retail stores. Cable and satellite TV providers also sell or lease digital set-top boxes for their specific services. (Note: the digital set-top box described here is not the same as the NTIA program digital-to-analog converter box, described below, used to convert free over-the-air digital broadcasts for viewing on an analog TV set.)

If your television set is labeled as “analog” or “NTSC,” but is NOT labeled as containing a digital tuner, it contains an analog tuner only.

If you cannot determine whether your television set or other television equipment contains a digital tuner, you are advised to check your equipment for the manufacturer name and model number, and then contact your consumer electronics retailer, or the manufacturer, to determine whether it contains a digital tuner. This information also may be available online through the manufacturer’s website.

Because most broadcast stations in all U.S. television markets are already broadcasting in digital, consumers are further advised to contact their local broadcast stations to determine the channel numbers on which the stations are broadcasting digital programming. Consumers should then ensure that their televisions are set up to receive over-the-air programming (as distinguished from the signals of a paid provider such as cable or satellite TV service), and then tune to the over-the-air digital channels to see if they can receive the digital broadcast programming.

What About My Analog TV? Will It Still Work?

After your full power stations transition to only digital, you will be able to receive and view over-the-air digital programming with an analog TV only by purchasing a digital-to-analog set-top converter box. All U.S. households are able to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the future purchase of eligible digital-to-analog converter boxes. Eligible converter boxes are for the conversion of over-the-air digital television signals, and therefore are not intended for analog TVs connected to a paid provider such as cable or satellite TV service.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is administering the coupon program. (Please note that these coupons will expire 90 days after mailing). For more information, visit the NTIA website at www.dtv2009.gov. The Commission’s DTV website, www.dtv.gov, also provides information for consumers on the upcoming digital-to-analog converter box coupon program. You can begin receiving the benefits of DTV today.

If I Already Have an Antenna, Do I Need a New One to View the Digital Signals?

A special antenna generally is not needed to receive digital signals. You may have antenna issues, however, if your current antenna does not receive UHF signals (channels 14 and above) well, because most DTV stations are on UHF channels. In such a case, you may need a new antenna or to add a UHF section to your existing antenna system. This equipment should be available at most bricks-and-mortar and Internet consumer electronics retailers.

How Do I Receive Digital Broadcasts If I Subscribe To Cable Or Satellite?

If you receive cable or satellite television service, contact your cable or satellite provider about any additional components, such as a digital set-top box, that you may need to watch digital broadcast programming. However, if you have a television not hooked up to a subscription service, you may need a converter box to continue receiving broadcasts on that television set.

If I Buy a DTV, Will My VCR, DVD Player, Camcorder, Video Games, Or Other Equipment Still Work?

VCRs, DVD players, camcorders and video games will continue to work, even if they are only analog-capable. Such equipment, however, may not provide digital-quality picture and sound. Manufacturers are producing a number of different connectors to hook equipment together and improve picture and sound quality. Check with your equipment retailer to determine the types of connectors that will work with your equipment.

How Much Will DTV Improve My TV Viewing?

While picture quality will vary according to whether you watch digital programming in high definition (HDTV) or standard definition (SDTV) format, over-the-air digital programming provides a better viewing experience than over-the-air analog programming, as long as you have good quality reception through your antenna.

How Much Will a DTV Cost?

Prices vary depending on the many features and options available to consumers, including format, display technology, and screen size. Display technology choices include cathode ray tube screens, rear projection TVs, front projection TVs, and flat panel TVs. Flat panel TVs, often the most expensive, can use either a liquid crystal display (LCD) or plasma screen technology. Screen size is measured diagonally across the screen, and the larger the screen, generally the more expensive the TV. To determine the equipment and features that are right for you, learn about DTV from our Web Site and discuss your options with your retailer.

For More Information

For more information about the DTV transition, go to www.dtv.gov, which also provides links to several other informative websites, or contact the FCC’s Consumer Center by e-mailing dtvinfo@fcc.gov; calling 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) voice or 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) TTY; faxing 1-866-418-0232; or writing to:

Federal Communications Commission
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Division
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554.

Catchphrases, Expressions & Slogans of The 50's - 60’s – 70’s – 80’s

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:18:00 +0000

Here you will find a large assortment of the best known (or long forgotten) slogans, jargons, catchphrases and expressions and of the fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties (and a few into the 90’s). Some came from TV shows and commercials. Some are actually symbols or hand gestures. Most were passing fads of long lost pop culture. A select few even actually stuck around or came back after skipping a generation. They were likely, but not limited, to be found on T-shirts, posters, bumper stickers, buttons, plackards – or doodled on school book covers, bedroom doors, closets, walls, high school yearbooks, etc…..I’m sure you get the idea. See how many of these you remember. There are probably a few more that you can think of ….. as I’m sure these will bring back memories of school days, summer fun, bored minds and mischevious adventures. Enjoy!!

Flower power
Have a nice day
I’m with stupid –>
Sit on it!
Sit on a happy face
Up your nose with a rubber hose
Kiss my grits
Bag your face
Keep on truckin’
Keep on keepin’ on
Let’s boogie
Sock it to me
Disco sucks
Easy does it
Try it – You’ll like it
Let it all hang out
Hang ten
What’s your sign?
It’s your thang
You’ve come a long way, baby
Here comes da judge
Good grief
The devil made me do it
What you see is what you get
Black is beautiful
Black power
Power to the people
Right On!
Rock On!
Far out man
Outta sight!
Rad!
That was totally rad!
That was radical, man!
Cool Daddy-O!
Dy-no-mite!!
Bodacious
Totally rad!
Gnarly Dude!
Funky
Kewl!
Chill
Fab
Bitchin’
Groovy
Feelin’ groovy
Psyche!
Psychadelic
Bummer
Mellow out!
Hang in there baby
Butterflies are free
To know me is to love me
God is dead
Jesus is coming
Jesus is coming and boy is he going to be pissed
Honk if you love Jesus
Jesus saves
Save the whales
Save water – shower with a friend
Save a tree – eat a beaver
Real people wear fake furs
Express yourself
Peace out
Think peace!
Give peace a chance
Make love, not war
Make babies, not bombs
One nuclear bomb can ruin your whole day
Ban the bomb
War is not healthy for children and other living things
Suppose they gave a war and nobody came
Draft beer, not boys
POW/MIA – You are not forgotten
Don’t trust anyone over 30
When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns
America – Love it or leave it
American and proud of it
Keep America beautiful
Give a hoot – don’t pollute
Whip inflation Now [WIN]
I am not a crook
Eat beans – America needs the gas
Get your shit together
Question authority
I’m OK – You’re so-so
Today is the first day of the rest of your life
It’s about time, it’s about space, it’s about time to slap your face
Nanoo – Nanoo
I can’t believe I ate the whole thing
Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is
Where’s the beef?
Live long and prosper
May the force be with you
Beam me up Scotty – There’s no intelligent life here
Virginia is for lovers
Love means never having to say you’re sorry
TGIF (Thank God It’s Friday)
You look mahvelous
Well, isn’t that special
No soup for you
Homey don’t play that!
How sweet it it!
Stifle!
Shit happens
Eat shit and die
Take it easy
Peace, love, dove
Catch a wave
Life’s a beach
Life’s a bitch and then you die!
Take this job and shove it
Love thy neighbor – but don’t get caught
Love is the answer … what was the question?
Go nekked! (naked)
Cure virginity
I’m a virgin (this is a very old shirt)
If this van’s a rockin’ – don’t bother knockin’
Smile if you’re horny
If it feels good – Do it
Let’s get it on
Turn me on
Sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll
Let’s get wasted
Party hardy
Suck face
We’re movin’ on up
Born to be wild
Live fast – Die young
Can you dig it?
Go with the flow
Kick out the jams
Cruisin’ for a bruisin’
Phony Baloney
No duh!
Freak out
Freak-me-out
Soulbrother
A friend with weed is a friend indeed
Where there’s dope, there’s hope
Up against the wall, mutherfucka!
Turn in, turn on, drop out
I get high with a little help from my friends
What goes around comes around
A mind is a terrible thing to waste
If it’s too loud, you’re too old
Cancer cures smoking
Love is a many-gendered thing
Have you hugged your kid today?
Baby on board
Baby in trunk
Nobody on board
Choose life
No intelligent life down here
Read my lips
You talkin’ to me?
Go ahead – Make my day
Don’t have a cow, man
Eat my shorts
Just say no
Just do it
Go for it
To the max
Book it!
That’s sick!
Don’t mess with ‘the man’
Boogie on down the road
Born to boogie
Born to shop
A woman’s place is in the mall
Girl’s just want to have fun
Girl’s just want to have funds
The one who dies with the most toys wins
The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys
Ain’t that a kick in the butt
How YOU doin’?
Greed is good
Wanna drag?
Save an alligator – Shoot a preppy
Die yuppie scum
Who shot JR?
May the force be with you
I brake for unicorns
Feel my wrath
Homework causes brain damage
Make me an offer I can’t refuse
Mean people suck
Hate is not a family value
Visualize world peace
Visualize whirled peas
What’s your tale, nightingale?
What’s buzzin, cuzzin?
Rattle my cage
Pop the clutch
Party pooper
Paper shaker
Catch some zzzzz’s
No sweat
Meanwhile, back at the ranch
Make the scene
Let’s make out
Made in the shade
Crazy, man, crazy!
Like crazy, like wow!
Let’s get crazy
Lay a patch
Later gator
See ya later alligator
After while crocodile
That’s kookie
How’d ya like a knuckle sandwich
That’s a kick
Let’s haul ass!
Grody to the max!
Goose it!
Get with it
That’s the bomb!
You dig?
Don’t get all bent out of shape
Don’t get your panties in a bunch
Floor it!
Fire that puppy up!
I got dibs on it
Cut it out!
Warm it up
He who smelled it, dealt it
1, 2, 3, beaver (after someone farted)
Like crazy, man!
I’m cranked!
You got creamed
You’ve got kooties
Cool it!
Feel like I’m on cloud 9
Classy chassis
He’s a cool cat
Let’s burn rubber
They’re bad news
Boob-tube
In your face!
Don’t spaz out
Want not, waste not
Good night, John-boy
Catch you on the flip-side
Feel tha funk
Such a ‘putz’
What it is
What’s up?
Airhead
Awesome Possum
Backatcha!
Don’t bogart
Be There or be square
I’m bugged out
That’s so bunk
Buzz Off!
Deadhead
What a long strange trip it’s been
Catch my drift?
That’s so cheesy
That was really choice man
That was funkadelic
Choke-n-puke
Just kidding!
Cool beans
Pass the doobie
Who cut the cheese?
Way decent!
Totally dig those shades, man
What a doofus
What a dork
He’s so dorky
Are you down with it?
No dice!
What a drag!
That’s a drag, man
Faked him out
Having a ‘flash back’
fer shure (for sure)
Just testing
Hey foxy lady
She’s pretty foxy
Foxy mama
The “Fuzz”
That was a gas
Gag me with a spoon
What a geek
What a nerd
Gee whizz
That’s messed up!
Get real!
Gimme Five
High 5
Gimme some skin
That was gnarly!
Good vibes
That’s gross!
Stoners, jocks and nerds
Hey man, how’s it hangin’?
That’s heavy, man
What’s the skinny?
What’s crackin?
Hubba hubba!
Call ya out!
I’m trippin’
You ain’t got Jack Squat
Jive turkey
You ain’t jivin’, man
Keep it real
Killer diller
Later days
That’s nifty
Let it all hang out
Time to ‘peel out’
Give me the lowdown
No way, Jose!
That’s ‘off the hook’!
She’s a real ‘piece of work’
Pop a wheelie
Quit raggin’ on me!
You got reamed!
Say what?
Shotgun!
Smooth move, exlax!
That’s spiffy!
I’m gonna split
Let’s blow this joint
What a square
I’m stoked!
That was swell!
That was sweeeet!
Take a chill pill!
Ten-four, good buddy!
That’s so tubular, man
That’s tight, man
That’s so wicked!
Tight!
Toke
Totally!
That’s sooo trippy!
That’s unreal, man
That was way cool!
What’s happenin?
Wipeout!
Wowzers!
Yeah, right!
Barf me out
Bite me!
Big time!
Quit buggin’ me
That dude is wiggin’
Wannabe
Damn skippy!
Wherever you go, there you are
Don’t worry ….. Be happy

Whew! – My fingers are tired after that long list. Gotta go! TTFN

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100 Most Loved Children's Books

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:12:00 +0000

This can be a very subjective list but most I'm sure will agree on many of these books being a 'must read' for young people today (or the young at heart to recapture, at least in spirit, the days of their youth). Reading is fundamental and these are 100 childhood books published in the twentieth century loved best by Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers. It's nice every once in awhile to turn off the TV, radio, stereo, ipod, XBox 360, PS3, Wii, DVD/VCR (you get the picture) and encourage the kids to sit back (or curl up) with a good book and let their/your imagination and free spirit take over. There's choices here for all age groups as well as reading levels. Maybe enjoy reading your childhood favorite book to your youngest ones. Books are listed alphabetically for easy reference. Following each title is the year it debuted and the author's name. Enjoy :)

All Creatures Great & Small (1972) by James Herriot
Amelia Bedelia (1963) by Peggy Parish
Annie On My Mind (1982) by Nancy Garden
Are You My Mother? (1960) by P.D. Eastman
Are You There God?, It's Me, Margaret (1970) by Judy Blume
Babar (1933) by Jean de Brunhoff
Bambi (1926) by Felix Salten
A Bear Called Paddington (1960) by Michael Bond
The Berenstain Bears (1967) by Stan & Jan Berenstain
Best Word Book Ever (1963) by Richard Scarry
Big Red (1945) by Jim Kjelgaard
The Black Cauldron (1965) by Lloyd Alexander
The Black Stallion (1941) by Walter Farley
Bless The Beasts & The Children (1970) by Gordon Swarthout
Blubber (1974) by Judy Blume
The Bobbsey Twins (1904) by Laura Lee Hope
Born Free (1960) by Joy Adamson
The Borrowers (1953) by Mary Norton
Caddie Woodlawn (1935) by Carol Ryrie Brink
The Call Of The Wild (1903) by Jack London
The Cat Ate My Gymsuit (1974) by Paula Danziger
The CatIn The Hat (1956) by Dr. Seuss
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (1963) by Roald Dahl
Charlie & The Great Glass Elevator (1972) by Roald Dahl
Charlotte's Webb (1952) by E.B. White
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1964) by Ian Fleming
The Chronicles Of Narnia (1950) by C.S. Lewis
Clifford, The Big Red Dog (1966) by Norman Bridwell
The Cricket In Times Square (1960) by George Selden
Curious George (1942) by H.A. & Margret Rey
The Diary Of Anne Frank (1947) by Anne Frank
Doctor Dolittle (1920) by Hugh Lofting
Eloise (1955) by Kay Thompson
Encyclopedia Brown (1963) by Donald J. Sobol
Forever (1975) by Judy Blume
Fox In Socks (1966) by Dr. Seuss
Freaky Friday (1972) by Mary Rodgers
From The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (1967) by E.L. Konigsburg
Gentle Ben (1965) by Walt Morey
Go Ask Alice (1971) by Anonymous (Beatrice Sparks)
Green Eggs & Ham (1960) by Dr. Seuss
Happiness Is A Warm Puppy (1962) by Charles Schulz
The Hardy Boys (1927) by Franklin W. Dixon
Harold & The Purple Crayon (1955) by Crockett Johnson
Harriet The Spy (1964) by Louise Fitzhugh
The Hobbit (1937) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Hop On Pop (1963) by Dr. Seuss
Horton Hears A Who! (1954) by Dr. Seuss
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1957) by Dr. Seuss
The Incredible Journey (1961) by Sheila Burnford
Island of The Blue Dolphins (1960) by Scott O'Dell
James & The Giant Peach (1961) by Roald Dahl
Lassie Come Home (1940) by Eric Knight
The Little Engine That Could (1930) by Watty Piper
Little House In The Big Woods (1932) by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The Little Prince (1943) by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Littlest Angel (1946) by Charles Tazewell
The Lord of The Rings (1954) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Madeline (1939) by Ludwig Bemelman
Mary Poppins (1934) by P.L. Travers
Mike Mulligan & His Steam Shovel (1939) by Virginia Lee Burton
Misty of Chincoteague (1947) by Marguerite Henry
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (1957) by Betty MacDonald
My Friend Flicka (1941) by Mary O'Hara
Nancy Drew (1930) by Carolyn Keene
National Velvet (1935) by Enid Bagnold
Old Yeller (1957) by Fred Gipson
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish (1960) by Dr. Seuss
The Outsiders (1967) by S.E. (Susan Eloise) Hinton
Pat The Bunny (1940) by Dorothy Kunhardt
Peter Pan (1904) by James M. Barrie
Peter Rabbit (1902) by Beatrix Potter
The Phantom Tollbooth (1961) by Norman Juster
Pippi Longstocking (1950) by Astrid Lindgren
The Poky Little Puppy (1942) by Janet Sebring Lowrey
Pollyanna (1913) by Eleanor H. Porter
Ramona The Pest (1952) by Beverly Cleary
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1939) by Robert L. May
The Saggy Baggy Elephant (1947) by Kathryn & Byron Jackson
Scuffy The Tugboat (1946) by Gertrude Crampton
The Secret Garden (1912) by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sounder (1969) by William H. Armstrong
Stuart Little (1945) by E.B. White
Superfudge (1980) by Judy Blume
The Sweet Smell of Christmas (1970) by Patricia Scarry
Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing (1972) by Judy Blume
Tarzan of The Apes (1914) by Edgar Rice Burroughs
The Tawny Scrawny Lion (1952) by Kathryn Jackson
There's A Wocket In My Pocket (1974) by Dr. Seuss
The Trumpet of The Swan (1970) E.B. White
The Twenty-One Balloons (1947) by William Pene du Bois
The Velveteen Rabbit (1926) by Margery Williams
Watership Down (1972) by Richard Adams
Where The Red Fern Grows (1961) by Wilson Rawls
Where The Sidewalk Ends (1974) by Shel Silverstein
Where The Wild Things Are (1963) by Maurice Sendak
The Wind In The Willows (1908) by Kenneth Grahame
Winnie The Pooh (1926) by A.A. Milne
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) by L. Frank Baum
The Yearling (1938) by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

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noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:03:00 +0000

Father’s Day Songs – Songs For Dad & Grandpa – A Tribute

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:56:00 +0000

Fathers’ Day is a very special day to honor not only our dads and granddads, but those who’ve been a father figure to us.

My own Dad passed 14 years ago but somehow I know he will hear these heartfelt songs in Heaven and will no doubt be playing some of his own favorite Father’s Day songs from the Big Band era with a huge smile on his face and great pride in his heart.

Happy Father’s Day, Dad – I Love You.

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, dads, stepfathers, grandfathers, Godfathers in the spiritual sense, and big brothers who are like fathers. I love music of all kinds, so I put together a little list of my favorite songs about Dads

The Living Years – Mike & The Mechanics
Daddy’s Hands – Holly Dunn
Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
Seein’ My Father In Me – Paul Overstreet
Cat’s In The Cradle – Harry Chapin
He Walked On Water – Randy Travis
I Don’t Call Him Daddy – Doug Supernaw
I Don’t Call Him Daddy – Kenny Rogers
Drive (For Daddy Gene) – Alan Jackson
I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders
Leader Of The Band – Dan Fogelberg
In My Father’s Eyes – Eric Clapton
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole
Love Without End, Amen – George Strait
My Dad – Paul Peterson
Patches – Clarence Carter
Ready Set, Don’t Go – Billy Ray Cyrus & Miley Cyrus
Hero – Mariah Carey
Time In A Bottle – Jim Croce
The Car – Jeff Carson
Father & Son – Cat Stevens
Father & Daughter – Paul Simon
So Much Like My Dad – George Strait
Beautiful Boy – John Lennon
Daddy Sang Bass – Johnny Cash
Grown Men Don’t Cry – Tim McGraw
He Didn’t Have To Be – Brad Paisley
Daddy What If – Bobby Bare
Daddy’s Home – Shep & The Limelites
Daddy’s Home – Jermaine Jackson
Daddy’s Home – Cliff Richard
A Boy Named Sue – Johnny Cash
Dance With My Father – Luther Vandross
Holes In The Floor Of Heaven – Steve Wariner
Papa Can You Hear Me – Barbra Streisand
Things I Wish I’d Said – Rodney Crowell
Song For My Father – Horace Silver
Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man) – Merle Haggard
Last Game Of The Season (Blind Man In The Bleachers) – David Geddes
The Greatest Man I Never Knew – Reba McEntire
Coal Miners Daughter – Loretta Lynn
Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days) – The Judds
I’ve Been Watching You – Rodney Atkins
The Games That Daddy’s Play – Conway Twitty
Daddy’s Little Girl – Karla Bonoff
Just The Two Of Us – Will Smith
Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
I Got A Name – Jim Croce
The Dirt Road – Sawyer Brown
Old Man – Neil Young
Color Him Father – The Winstons
Something Stupid – Frank & Nancy Sinatra
Talkin’ To The Wrong Man – Michael Martin Murphy
I Miss You A Little – John Michael Montgomery
You’ve Got To Stand For Something (Or You’ll Fall For Anything) – Aaron Tippin
Only Daddy That’ll Walk The Line – Waylon Jennings
My Father (Always Promised Me) – Judy Collins
That’s My Job – Conway Twitty
A Good Man -Emerson Drive
With Arms Wide Open – Creed
High Cotton – Alabama
Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind – Confederate Railroad
They Don’t Make ‘Em Like My Daddy Anymore – Loretta Lynn
That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine – Gene Autrey
My Son Calls Another Man Daddy – Hank Williams
Mom & Dad’s Waltz – Lefty Frizell

Father’s Day Trivia & Fun Facts

The idea of Father’s Day was conceived in Spokane, Washington by Sonora Dodd while she listened to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909.

Dodd (now known as “the mother of Father’s Day”) wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, a widowed Civil War veteran who was left to raise his six children on a farm.

The following year, June 19, 1910 was chosen for the first Father’s Day celebration, proclaimed by Spokane’s mayor because it was the month of William Smart’s birth.

Decades later, the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers was issued in 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Father’s Day has been celebrated annually since 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed the public law that made it permanent.

Father’s Day by the Numbers

This is a big day for the 66.3 million fathers in America.

Nearly 95 million Father’s Day cards were given last year in the United States, making Father’s Day the fourth-largest card-sending occasion.

Sons and daughters send 50 percent of the Father’s Day card to their dads. Nearly 20 percent of Father’s Day cards are purchased by wives for their husbands. That leaves 30 percent of the cards which go to grandfathers, sons, brothers, uncles and “someone special.”

While not everyone in America is a fan of Father’s Day, 72 percent of Americans plan to celebrate or acknowledge Father’s Day.

Gifts for Father’s Day

Neckties are an old standby and lead the list of Father’s Day gifts. A good place to buy dad a tie or a shirt might be one of 9,189 mens clothing stores around the country.

Other items high on the list of Father’s Day gifts include those items you may find in dad’s toolbox such as hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers. You could buy some of these items for dad at one of the nation’s 14,864 hardware stores or 5,795 home centers.

Other traditional gifts for dad such as fishing rods and golf clubs make for a happy Father’s Day for the 22,410 sporting goods stores in America.

More than 68 million Americans participated at a barbeque in the last year — it’s probably safe to assume many of these barbecues took place on Father’s Day.

Mr. Mom

Mr. Mom is becoming a more common sight at parks across America with 147,000 estimated “stay-at-home” dads. These married fathers with children under 15 years old have remained out of the labor force for more than one year primarily so they can care for the family while their wives work outside the home. These fathers cared for 268,000 children under 15.

The dads seem to stay home more with younger children. Preschoolers claim 20 percent of fathers with employed wives who were the primary caregiver for their preschooler. In contrast, only 6 percent of fathers provided the most hours of care for their grade-school-aged child.

Many families split the responsibility of child care. Many Dad’s (32%) with full time jobs regularly worked evening or night shifts and were the primary source of care for their preschoolers during their children’s mother’s working hours.

Article Source: US Census Bureau

10 Clever & Creative Uses For Brand Name Products

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:51:00 +0000

In today’s struggling economy it seems like we’re all looking for ways to save a back and cut back here or there and stretch what we have to it’s maximum potential. So I thought I’d lend a tip from personal experiences and experiments as well as a little ingenuity with the addition of some reference material to help you maximimize your budget with items you probably already have in your household cabinets, pantrys, refrigerator, medicine cabinets or garage. You’ll more than likely be amazed at all the things you can do with products you already own. So read on and discover some of these neat tips that you can apply and try them for yourself.

Parsons Ammonia – Clean Jewelry

Soak in equal parts of ammonia and warm water for ten minutes. Then rub gently with a cloth or soft brush and allow them to air dry. Not reccommended for use with pearls

Heinz Ketchup – Remove Tarnish

By rubbing a dab of ketchup with a cloth or sponge, you can remove tarnish from copper. Repeat again if necessary.

Alka-Seltzer – Unclog A Drain

You can unclog a sink drain by dropping three Alka-Seltzer tablets down the drain followed by a cup of Heiinz White Vinegar. Wait about 10 minutes, then run hot water.

Reynolds Wrap – Remove Rust Spots

Rust spots can be removed from chrome car bumpers by dipping a crumpled-up piece of aluminum foil in small bowl of Coca-Cola. Simply wipe over the rusty spots using a little “elbow grease”.

Gold Medal Flour – Make Play Dough

Add 50 drops of food coloring (of your choice) to two cups water. Then add two cups of flour, one cup salt, one teaspoon Cream of Tartar and two tablespoons Wesson Corn Oil. Mix well. Place on stove and cook over medium heat for three minutes (or until the mixture holds together). Then turn it onto a cookie sheet (wax paper) and knead to the proper consistency. Let cool. Store in an airtight container.

Maxwell House Coffee – Repel Ants

Sprinkle dried coffee grounds outside doors, cracks or other places where ants are known to enter from. Coffee deters ants. They won’t cross through the coffee line.

Alberto V05 Hair Spray – Remove Ink Stains

Stains can be removed from clothes, vinyl or skin by spraying Alberto V05 Hair Spray on the stain. Blot with clean cloth or sponge until the stain comes up. Then wash clean. (May not work on real difficult stains or heavily set stains)

Aunt Jemima Original Syrup – Revive an ailing house plant

Add two tablespoons of syrup at the base of the plant once a month.

Real Lemon Lemon Juice (from concentrate) – Clean a microwave oven

Add four tablespoons Real Lemon to one cup water in a microwave-safe four-cup bowl. Boil for five minutes in the microwave, allowing the steam to condense on the inside walls of the oven. Then wipe clean. Use on regular basis.

Vaseline Petroleum Jelly – Remove chewing gum from hair

Apply a small amount of Vaseline petroleum jelly on two fingers and work into hair where gum is stuck at. With a little effort, the gum should slide ride off. Shampoo afterwards.

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Songs About Days Of The Week

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:47:00 +0000

For those of you wishing to put a music playlist together of things to get done for each day of the week, here’s some tunes to help get ya started. As you will soon find out, some days seem to be just a little more popular than others

Monday

Blue Monday – Fats Domino
Blue Monday – New Order
Come Monday – Jimmy Buffett
Double Monday – Dio
Except For Monday – Lorrie Morgan
I Don’t Have To Be Me (’Til Monday) – Steve Azar
I Don’t Like Mondays – Boomtown Rats
It Sure Is Monday – Mark Chesnutt
Long Monday – John Prine
Manic Monday – The Bangles
Make It Till Monday – The Verve
Monday – The Jam
Monday Monday – The Mamas & The Papas
Monday Morning – Fleetwood Mac
Monday Morning Blues – Breathe
Monday Morning Secretary – The Statler Brothers
Monday To Sunday – Superbus
New Moon On Monday – Duran Duran
Rainy Days & Mondays – The Carpenters
Stormy Monday – T-Bone Walker
Stormy Monday – Allman Brothers Band

Tuesday

Barely Out Of Tuesday – Counting Crows
Church On Tuesday – Stone Temple Pilots
Everything’s Tuesday – Chairmen Of The Board
Forever Tuesday Morning – The Mockers
Hung Over On A Tuesday – Dredg
Losing On A Tuesday – Adam Green
Love You Till Tuesday – David Bowie
Sun Comes Up, It’s Tuesday Morning – Cowboy Junkies
Ruby Tuesday – Rolling Stones
Sweet Tuesday Morning – Badfinger
Tuesday – Monoral
Tuesday Afternoon – Moody Blues
Tuesday Heartache – Steve Perry
Tuesday Heartbreak – Stevie Wonder
Tuesday Morning – Michelle Branch
Tuesday Night Music Club – Sheryl Crow
Tuesday’s Dead – Cat Stevens
Tuesday’s Gone – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Tuesday’s Gone – Metallica
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays – Jimmy Buffett

Wednesday

Ash Wednesday – Shivaree
Ash Wednesday – Elvis Perkins
Big Wednesday – Adam Freeland
Waiting For Wednesday – Lisa Loeb
Wednesday – Tori Amos
Wednesday – Jimmy Eat World
Wednesday Evening Blues – John Lee Hooker
Wednesday Girl – The Jet Set
Wednesday Morning – America
Wednesday Morning 3 AM – Simon & Garfunkel
Wednesday Week – Elvis Costello
Wednesday Week – The Undertones
Wednesday’s Child – Matt Monro
Wednesday’s Song – John Frusciante

Thursday

Any Given Thursday – John Mayer
Outlook For Thursday – Dave Dobbyn
Sweet Thursday – Matt Costa
This Ordinary Thursday – Georgia Stitt
Thursday – Jim Croce
Thursday – Life Of Agony
Thursday Afternoon – Brian Eno
Thursday Night Blues – Johnny Otis
Thursday’s Child – David Bowie

Friday

A Few Minutes On Friday – Bright Eyes
Another Friday Night – Kenny Chesney
Black Friday – Steely Dan
Friday I’m In Love – The Cure
Friday On My Mind – The Easybeats
Friday On My Mind – David Bowie
Friday On My Mind – The Shadows
Friday’s Child – Nancy Sinatra
Friday’s Child – Van Morrison
Friday Let Me Down – Hall & Oates
Friday Night – Good Charlotte
Friday Night – The Darkness
Friday Night – McFly
Friday Night Blues – John Conlee
Friday Night Fever – George Strait
Friday Night, Saturday Morning – The Specials
Friday Street – Paul Weller
Get ‘Em Out By Friday – Genesis
Thank God It’s Friday – Love & Kisses
Thank God It’s Friday – R. Kelly

Saturday

10:15 Saturday Night – The Cure
Almost Saturday Night – John Fogerty
Another Saturday Night – Sam Cooke
Another Saturday Night – Cat Stevens
Book Of Saturday – King Crimson
Come Saturday Morning – The Sandpipers
Dancing On A Saturday Night – Barry Blue
Drive-In Saturday – David Bowie
Get Down Saturday Night – Oliver Cheatham
Jukebox Saturday Night – Glenn Miller
Livingston Saturday Night – Jimmy Buffett
One More Saturday Night – Grateful Dead
Saturday – Fall Out Boy
Saturday Gigs – Mott The Hoople
Saturday In The Park – Chicago
Saturday Love – Cherrelle & Alexander O’Neal
Saturday Morning – The Eels
Saturday Mornig Confusion – Bobby Russell
Saturday Night – Bay City Rollers
Saturday Night – New Christy Minstrels
Saturday Night – Suede
Saturday Night – Whigfield
Saturday Nite – Earth Wind & Fire
Saturday Night At The Movies – The Drifters
Saturday Night Beneath The Plastic Palm Trees – Leyton Buzzards
Saturday Night Special – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Saturday Night Special – Conway Twitty
Saturday Night, Sunday Morning – Thelma Houston
Saturday Night, Sunday Morning – Madness
Saturday Night & Sunday Morning – Phil Collins
Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting – Elton John
Saturday Savior – Failure
Saturday’s Kids – The Jam
Saturdays – De La Soul
Someday I’ll Be Saturday Night – Bon Jovi

Sunday

Black Sunday – Jethro Tull
Black Sunday – Cold
Blue Sunday – The Doors
Blue Sunday – Tom Petty
Beautiful Sunday – Daniel Boone
Easy (Like Sunday Morning) – The Commodores
Easy (Like Sunday Morning) – Faith No More
Everyday Is Like Sunday – Morrissey
Gloomy Sunday – Billie Holiday
Gloomy Sunday – Bjork
I Met Him On A Sunday – The Shirells
It Must Be Sunday – Phoebe Snow
Lazin’ On A Sunday Afternoon – Queen
Lazy Sunday – Small Faces
Never On Sunday – The Chordettes
Never On Sunday – Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
Pleasant Valley Sunday – The Monkees
Raining On Sunday – Keith Urban
Sunday & Me – Jay & The Americans
Sunday Bloody Sunday – U2
Sunday Down In Tennessee – Red Foley
Sunday Drive – The Early November
Sunday Drive – Alabama
Sunday For Tea – Peter & Gordon
Sunday Girl – Blondie
Sunday In New York – Mel Torme
Sunday In The South – Shenandoah
Sunday Kind Of Love – Ella Fitzgerald
Sunday Kind Of Love – Etta James
Sunday Kind Of Love – Harptones
Sunday Kind Of Love – Reba McEntire
Sunday, Monday Or Always – Bing Crosby
Sunday, Monday Or Always – Frank Sinatra
Sunday Mornin’ – Spanky & Our Gang
Sunday Morning – Velvet Underground
Sunday Morning – Ani DiFranco
Sunday Morning – Maroon 5
Sunday Morning – No Doubt
Sunday Morning Call – Oasis
Sunday Morning Coming Down – Johnny Cash
Sunday Morning Coming Down – Kris Kristofferson
Sunday Papers – Joe Jackson
Sunday Sun – Beck
Sunday Sunday – Blur
Sunday Sunrise – Brenda Lee
Sunday Will Never Be The Same – Spanky & Our Gang
Sunny Sunday – Joni Mitchell
What Are You Doing Sunday – Tony Orlando & Dawn
Will You Be Staying After Sunday – Peppermint Rainbow

Weekend

Lonely Weekends – Charlie Rich
The Weekend Song – Alanis Morissette
Weekend – Wet Willie
Weekend In New England – Barry Manilow
Weekend Song – Billy Joel
Wild Weekend – The Rebels
Wild Weekend – Dave Clark Five
Working For The Weekend – Loverboy

Others (Days of the week mentioned frequently in verses)

Da Doo Ron Ron – The Crystals
Da Doo Ron Ron – Shaun Cassidy
Eight Days A Week – The Beatles
Happy Days (Theme from TV Series) – Pratt & McLain
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40 Annoying Expressions & Stupid Sayings

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:42:00 +0000

When you stop and think about it sometimes, do the expressions we use really make sense? Some don’t mean what we intend. Others are grammatically incorrect. Some are just plain wrong, yet people continue to use them anyways without thinking. Other expressions are simply annoying. We all have things that annoy or bother us and these just happen to be some of mine. By no means is this a complete list. This is barely just the “tip of the iceberg”, to coin another expression. Sit back and enjoy and see how many of these you can relate to or identify with. I sure you can add some.

Huh -

Answering every question or replying to an inquiry with the moronic sounding … “Huh”. Don’t people realize how primitive this souds or comes across? Is “What” or “Please repeat” or even “Excuse Me?” too difficult to enunciate?

I could care less

A very misused expression. I get lots of opportunities to hear as well as read about it’s abuse. The correct expression is “I couldn’t care less.” If you could care less, you still have some feelings on the subject. Get it right or get fish slapped

You know what -

Beginning just about every sentence with, “You know what”? is annoying as hell. How could I possibly know what without having any clue? Unless I’m a psychic or have ESP.

I’ll tell you WHAT -

Beginning every conversation with “I’ll tell you WHAT” shows someone that is waaay too ‘into themselves’ as if they are the ‘head honcho’ or they’re farts don’t stink! Enough already!!

Same difference -

Extremely annoying as well as aggravating!!! You either don’t know what “same” means or you don’t know what “difference” means. Which is it??

Ya know what I mean?

Very rude to hear this come out of someones mouth repeatedly from sentence to sentence. No, I actually have no idea what you mean because frankly, you can’t clarify what you mean either!!

Don’t take this the wrong way

This statement is usually followed by something you know is going to be insulting, hurtful or challenging to your self-confidence. Somehow it is supposed make it okay because it was prefaced with ‘Don’t take this the wrong way.’ That’s misleading as well as a big lie!. If you are going to make a mean personal comment, just come right out with it. You aren’t fooling anyone anyway!

Good things come to those who wait -

Possibly the worst advice you could ever give someone! Usually good things are earned by those who go out and get them.

If it’s not one thing … it’s another -

No shit, Shirlock! Of course it is! What else could it possibly be?

From the get go -

I’ve witnessed a few beginnings in my time, and have also seen a couple of things start. Once, I was even present at an onset. But I sure as hell haven’t ever been around at the “get go” of anything, and pray that I never am. Acceptable only if you’re having a stroke and can’t quite get the right words out.

Between a rock and a hard place –

Is a rock really that difficult to get around? Maybe a huge-ass boulder but certainly not an insignificant rock. And what in God’s name is a “hard place,” anyway? A slab of cement, a pile of wood, a chunk of metal or steel?

Hot as hell -

You sure about that? Been there lately? Do you speak from experience? Could it just possibly be that you’re exaggerating maybe just a little bit?

I know what I’m getting YOU for your birthday/Christmas -

Having a close friend, family member, relative or close work associate announce to you “I know what I’m getting YOU for Your Birthday/Christmas” is asinine. Of course they should know what they’re planning to get you because he/she is the one actually GETTING that gift!

That’s what I’m talkin’ about -

An absolute ridiculous comment to start a conversation with. How in the hell can “That’s what I’m talkin’ about” make any sense – since the conversation hasn’t even started yet, for God’s sakes!!

Have a nice day

Having a sales clerk or someone you happen to bump into on the street or in a store or parking lot or in your neighborhood tell you to “Have a Nice Day” can be aggravating as well as redundant because you hear it so often on a daily basis. . Suppose you really don’t actually feel like having one of those today. It’s my God-given right to have a crappy day if I so desire!

Bless you or God bless you

Having someone (especially a stranger on the street, store or on the bus) tell you “Bless You” or “God Bless You” after you sneeze can be thought provoking as well as maddening. Who in the hell gave them the power or authority to bless or anoint someone? I never asked for that to happen!

I have half a mind to

Someone commenting … “I have half a mind to” .… And my thought is ……” yes you do”!

My bad

A newer expression that is supposedly a ‘cool’ way of saying ‘my mistake’. It’s even suppose to take the place of an apology – WRONG!! Saying ‘oh, my bad’, in the place of an apology is almost as bad as ‘don’t take this the wrong way’. If you did something unintentional or wrong and you honestly feel bad about it, for God’s sake … APOLOGIZE … or don’t say anything at all!

You can’t take it with you

That really depends on what it is and where you’re going, doesn’t it? I actually take things with me all the time. Sometimes it’s even essential that I do!

When there’s a will … there’s a way -

Keep telling yourself that when your SCUBA tank is empty and you’re 200 feet down. Just ‘will’ yourself to suddenly breathe sea water.

I look forward to it -

This is a major ‘pet peeve’ expression. For one reason, it is very hard to avoid. The other is because it is obvious and useless. How else will you look at something that hasn’t happened yet? You can’t look back on future events, so of course you are going to look forward to it!

Charity begins at home -

Actually, obligations begin at home. If you define ‘taking care of your children’ as charity, you should talk to your shrink or go see your doctor and ask him/her about sterilization!

Better late than never

Doesn’t that really depend upon what it is? I seriously doubt you would even think of saying this to the paramedics if they showed up 4 hours after you called 911. And I bet your boss never says that either. Bosses tend to want things now or a least on time.

The bigger they are … the harder they fall

If you truly believe this, then you are probably getting your butt kicked on a regular basis!

Skeletons in your closet –

Who the hell came up with this one? Keeping a secret means that you have dead people in your closet? I guess this is a subtle reference to serial killers which is reason enough to leave it out of your writing. Serial killers get waaay too much attention lately!

Their bark is worse than their bite -

Isn’t this a cute play on words? While I can see where this one might be coming from, I am sick of hearing it. All too commonly said. Think about this one for a few moments. You wanna tell me which breed you’d like to compare first? A German Shepherd, Poodle, Schnauzer, Pit Bull, St. Bernard, Chihuahua………???

Better safe than sorry

Not necessarily true all the time. Sometimes the hurt can be worth the risk. Put yourself out there and take a chance – go for it! You’ll learn something new even through the hurt and become a wiser person. Fight this cliché with another, “It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all” ….. but use a condom – No sense in being a fool!

I will eat my words -

Now this one is downright silly and gets used all the time as well. Your words are already in your mouth, so eating them is no big deal, right? Let’s try more like “I will shut-up now”.

Gets under my skin -

Creepy. Just plain creepy

Pass the buck -

Now this one does not even make sense. Supposedly it means to shift responsibility. In real life when you pass responsibility, you most certainly do not get paid extra for taking it on.

Stick to your guns -

This one hearkens back to the days of the Wild West. I guess if you were John Wayne, it would apply, but nobody carries guns anymore. On second thought, this one actually does still work. Never mind!

Don’t judge a book by it’s cover

If we didn’t, life would be much more complicated than it already is. Think about this one a moment. We make snap judgments and quick decision based on the superficial everyday. If you went to the library to help your child on a school report on the solar system, you probably wouldn’t get too far on a book that pictured Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on the front cover now, would you? How else are you going to find the book you need to do the research on?

Swallowed it… hook, line and sinker -

Again, this does not work. This is referencing fishing. I have yet to ever have a fish take my bait and swallow the hook, line, and sinker. Hook yes. Line and sinker? No.

Will not have a leg to stand on -

I don’t know about you but I certainly have two of them. This is rather stupid unless I am missing both my legs.

This is your only choice

Well then, it’s really not a choice now is it, Einstein?. The definition of “choice” is having an alternative. Without one, you have no choice. Why didn’t you just say that in the first place?

If at first you don’t succeed ….. try, try again

When else can you try again except after you’ve failed? You might as well say, “Let’s try this again for the first time”.

If you want something done right ….. do it yourself

I might be able to install a deadbolt lock on my front door at home, but if I want a bridge built, over the river outside our front yard driveway, I think I’m better off calling an engineer. Would you really feel secure living down stream from a dam you built?

No rest for the weary

This one doesn’t even make sense. They wouldn’t be weary if they got some rest now, would they?

There’s more than one way to skin a cat

What sick pervert thought this was a good phrase to invent. I’m a dog lover myself actually, and don’t care much for cats, but this expression is just sick when you think about it. Who the hell is out there skinning cats? I really don’t need that mental picture during my lunch break now, do I?

The show must go on

You wouldn’t hear a comment like this if the theater was on fire now, would you? If the cast all came down with swine flu, you wouldn’t want to expose everyone out there in the audience now, would you? Just give everyone a refund and go home.

Two heads are better than one

Not if one of them is a moron. And those two heads better damn well be mentally functioning too!

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Ebay Alternatives – A Huge Online Auction & Marketplace Directory

noreply@blogger.com (LifeForce1) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:19:00 +0000

Below you will find a very comprehensive and ‘exhaustive” directory of tons of alternatives to ebay. Majority are general merchandise (new or used), except as noted, many are free, some are fixed-price while others are up for bid or negotiation. A combination of auction, live-auction, marketplace, classified, etc. Some are large incorporated companies, others could be smaller entrepreneurs just starting out while most are somewhere in the middle. Majority are based in the United States, but a select few I’ve listed are based in Canada, United Kingdom, Australia & New Zealand – Many allow sales internationally. I would guess that at least 95% of these are still in operation since this list was compiled a few months back and updated within the last 2 weeks. Due to the nature of the internet with mergers and buy-outs, these listings are sure to fluctuate. This should give anyone with an interest of selling online an incredible opportunity to shop & compare – Do check ‘em out. No guarantees are made as to which one will out-perform others however one thing is certain. They are ALL here as an alternative to ebay who has the ‘universally” recognized name but has gotten TOO BIG for it’s own good and has also gotten waaaaaaaay out of hand with their fees and policies! Good Luck and Happy Searching!

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Amazon.com
Craigslist.org
Bidville.com
WeBidz.com
uBid.com
ePier.com
OnlineAuction.com [OLA]
Bonanzle.com
BluJay.com
eCrater.com
MilBid.com
eBid.net
Buy.com
Volusion.com
Wigix.com
TheSOCexchange.com
AtomicMall.com
BuyItSellIt.com [BISI]
Google.com/base
Yahoo Auctions! (still exists in Canada)
Livedeal.com
Diversetrade.com
Underbid.com
AuctionBytes.com
TheAuctionBoard.com
TripleClicks.com
4Sale4Now.com
BlitzAuctions.com
InetFlea.com
TagSaler.com
Silkfair.com
Oodle.com
Flippid.com
iOffer.com
Overstock.com (limited use)
PrestoMart.com
PriceGrabber.com
USAuctionsLive.com
Up4Sale.net
Sell.com
zBestOffer.com
HiBidder.com
CQout.com
WagglePop.com
Ziing.com
ZooBid.com
FeverBid.com
Bizium.com
LDBidz.com
HopeIWin.com
UpperBid.com
Sell2Help.com
QuickBids.net
MySale2.com
AltecTrader.com
Bidtopia.com
GoBiddin.com
QXBid.com
BidFinal.com
EzeAd.com
TazBar.com
1StoreGo.com
myBISI.com
HighEndCrazy.com
uSiff.com
eFleaa.com
wBast.com
Lixtor.co.nz
OZtion.co.au
TradeMe.co.nz
Xoobie.com
Seller-City.com
Auctions.Overstock.com
WebStore.com
QBon.com
MyAuctionPlanet.com
Wensy.com
BiddersNSellers.com
CozyBug.com
TGoSell.com
Ewaey.com
Hoobly.com
LoudFrog.com
Neoloch.com
MyStore.com
DealTent.com
GoZBay.com
TheShopNSwap.com
Job-Lot.com
RoboBomb.com/auctions
AuctionQuests.com
WebStore.com
InterShopZone.com
MightyBids.com
AuctionAddict.com
uBidRight.com
VintageValue.net
ReallySmartDeals.com
ItsGottaGo.com
SoAuctionIt.com
USFreeAds.com
AlsoShop.com
PlunderHere.com
Etsy.com (handmade & vintage items)
WinkElf.com (arts & craft items)
U-CanBidOnIt.com
Elfingo.com
MyBizArea.com (social networking marketplace)
MyEAuctions.com
Bidjit.com
WildWestBids.com (old west/cowboy collectibles)
OverNightAuctions.com
TheRummage.com
BuyersChoiceAuctions.com
BuySellCommunity.com
Klonkers.com
BuyPeddlersMall.com
TheFreeAuction.com
Gorage.com
DormBay.com (college/student related merchandise)
Auctiva.com
Bid-ALot.com
uSold.net
AuctionFire.com
Auction-Warehouse.com
BidBunny.com
TheDeadSkunk.com
eBidNBuy.com
JaxBids.com
SpeedyBid.com
Kidswap.ca (kid-related stuff – NOT kids!)
Squeagle.com
StormPay.com
StuffEnuff.com
ThriftyBidderAuctions.com
SwapItShop.com
ArtFire.com (handmade – an artison community)
RubyLane.com (Quality Antiques, Vintage Collectibles, Fine Art, Jewelry)
NewEggMall (limitations)
BidCactus.com
Bidz.com/Auctions
ToysAuction.com (toys & baby products)
ebayWanted.com
BuyNSellIt.com (antiques-toys-collectibles)
Dawdle.com (video games, systems, accessories)
TheCollectorsBay.com (collectibles only)
Multi-Sale.com
Up4Bidz.com
E-Duds.com
123Bidding.com
OtherAuction.com
BidNTrade.com
ZillaBid.com
CheaperByTheDay.com
CollectorOnline.com (everything collectible)
GEMM.com (records-music related)
Audiogon.com (High-End Audio Community)
SpecialistAuctions.com
Oltibly.com (reverse online auction site)
SportsCollective.com (the sportscard marketplace)
AuctionJunkie.net
AdFlyer.co.uk
PhiMart.com (specializes in consumer electronics)
SwapThing.com (trade for items & services)
FreeCycle.org (email based - giveaways)
AuctionWeiser.com (resource guide?)

Additional Listing Sites/Directories To Check Out

AlternativesToEbay.com
PowerSellersUnite.com
EveryPlaceISell.com

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