Friday, May 24th, 2013
.144th day of the year.
There are 23 days left until Father's Day 2013
There are 215 days left until Christmas 2013
Today is National Escargot Day, International Tiara Day and National Wig Out Day
ON THIS DAY
The island of Manhattan was purchased from the Indians for $24 in trinkets in 1626.
TODAY IS
Actor John C. Reilly turns 48 today.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
THERE IS A GRAY SEAL @ WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH...DON'T PET IT!!!
WHO'S SEEN THE HANGOVER III! CALL NOW [PLEAEESE]
HURRICANES: NOAA Predicts Another Active Season
Here we go again -- the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an active hurricane season for 2013
The average male of this species lives approximately 10 to 20 days, but the female can live up to 100 days. What is it?
ANSWER: A mosquito
An 80-year-old Japanese man has become the oldest person to climb Mount Everest. AND YOU CANT RUN AROUND THE BLOCK!
A&E has cancelled the addiction reality program Intervention
An avid comic book collector found the most valuable comic book of all time (Action Comics #1 with Superman) in the walls of his house
HAVE TO GRILL EVERYTHING...EVEN DESSERTS!!!
The 90's pop group Hanson has launched their own beer called Mmmhops. It was served at The Hangover 3 premiere party
Brad Pitt says he is unable to remember people's faces due to a rare medical condition. STONERITIS
- The Boy Scouts of America voted yesterday (61% - 38%) to lift their ban on gay scouts
KIM KARDASHIAN: Guess When She'll Reveal the Baby's Sex?It'll be revealed on the season premiere of Keeping Up With the Kardashians
50 percent of world's food is wasted. What a shame
Memorial Day BBQ
According to the National Cattleman's Beef Association, steak will be the number one grilled item followed by burgers, chicken, pork, hot dogs and fish.
Grill owners fire up their grills twice a week in the summer.
11% of grill owners received their grill as a gift
HEY, DOLL FACE
This is kinda creepy (or cool) ... A Japanese company can print real people’s faces on dolls. Clone Factory specializes in 3D printing of human faces. For $1,300, they will print your face and put it on a doll’s body. The subject just sits in a chair surrounded by digital SLF cameras and has his or her picture taken in a sequence.
The human doll faces are apparently popular among Japanese women looking to preserve a special moment in their lives, such as their wedding day. (Huffington Post)
MANRULES
USE TONS OF LIGHTER FLUID IF U HAVE A CHARCOAL GRILL...
DON'T PRESS THE MEAT...JUICES R GOODDER INSIDE
DON'T STICK THE STEAK...
CHORES TO SCORE:
The Most Common Situations In Which Women Reward With Lovemaking
1) Helping around the home - 38%
2) Thank you for a gift/ treat - 34%
3) Looking after family members/children - 28%
4) Cooking a meal - 21%
5) Playing taxi - 19%
Swimsuit Frenzy
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and the opening of many public pools. In her book, 1,001 Ways To Reveal Your Personality, Elayne J. Kahn reveals how your bathing suit color can reveal your personality.
--Black Swimsuits mean you like to stand out from the crowd, are sensuous, like to tan and love the beach.
--White Swimsuits mean you like to control any situation you are in, have some innocence in your life and sometimes can be very provocative.
--Red Swimsuits mean you like to be flamboyant, remembered by people who meet you, love sports and will always try anything once.
--Blue Swimsuits mean you are always calm and collected, organized and like to follow a schedule.
-- Orange Swimsuits mean you are a morning person, you are enthusiastic and you are positive and optimistic.
-- Lavender Swimsuits mean you like to stand out in a crowd, are personable and like being mysterious at times.
--Yellow Swimsuits mean you are bright and cheerful, like to smile, like nature and have a good sense of humor. Green Swimsuits mean you like the outdoors, are honest and open and love meeting new people.
U.S. War Casualties:
Civil War - Approximately 620,000 Americans died. The Union lost almost 365,000 troops and the Confederacy about 260,000. More than half these deaths were caused by disease.
World War I - 116,516 Americans died, more than half from disease.
World War II - 405,399 Americans died.
Korean War - 36,574 Americans died.
Vietnam Conflict - 58,220 Americans died. More than 47,000 Americans were killed in action and nearly 11,000 died of other causes.
Operation Iraqi Freedom - 4,466 U.S. service members have died.
Operation New Dawn - 66 U.S. service members have died.
Operation Enduring Freedom - 2,219 U.S. service members have died as of May 21, 2013.
Germ O Phobe
A new study by hygiene expert Dr Lisa Ackerley reveals that the average barbecue contains twice as many germs as a toilet seat. Other findings:
- just 36% of people clean their grill more than twice a year
- 42% of people clean their toilet everyday
THE FIVE HOUSEHOLD AREAS DIRTIER THAN YOUR TOILET
1. carpets are a germ breeding ground and can be up to 4,000 times germier than your toilet seat
2. computer keyboards carry up to five times more bacteria than a toilet seat.
3. Kitchen sinks typically contain more than 500,000 bacteria per square inch than a typical toilet
4. Kitchen sponges can contain a staggering 200,000 times more bacteria that your toilet.
5. Mobile phone have been found to be 500 times more germ-ridden than a typical toilet
QUIZ: SUMMER TRAVEL
1. What percent of Americans have been on a cruise ship at least once: 5 percent, 10 percent or 15 percent?
(ANSWER: 15 percent)
3. You’re most likely to arrive at your destination on time if you fly on which day: Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday?
(ANSWER: Saturday – 83.5 percent of Saturday flights arrive on time)
4. True or false: you’re least likely to arrive at your destination on time if you fly on Friday?
(ANSWER: True – only 79 percent of flights arrive on time on Fridays)
9. How many people are in the air over the United States at any given moment of the day: 6,100, 61,000 or 610,000?
(ANSWER: 61,000)
11. What is the cheapest day to fly domestically: Monday, Wednesday or Friday?
(ANSWER: Wednesday)
12. True or false: the most expensive day to fly domestically is Monday?
(ANSWER: False – the most expensive days are Friday and Sunday)
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
143rd day of the year.
There are 24 days left until Father's Day 2013
There are 216 days left until Christmas 2013
It's Lucky Penny Day. World Turtle Day, Chardonnay Day and National Taffy Day
TODAY IS
Jewel turns 39 today.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
MOVIES: Opening nationally this week The Hangover Part III, Epic, Fast & Furious 6
PARIS HILTON: Signs Record Deal With Lil Wayne's Crew at Cash Money Records
SPOILER ALERT: Gosling film booed: Ryan Gosling's latest film, Only God Forgives, was booed at a screening at the Cannes Film Festival. Reports say the audience was wincing and emitting unintended laughter while watching the drama that puts Gosling in the Bangkok underworld
- CBS is turning Bad Teacher into a TV series. Cameron Diaz is not starring in it
Janet Jackson billionaire: The 47-year-old is officially in the Billionaire's Club.
- Ken Jeong received $5 million to star in The Hangover III. Prince Harry had been offered a cameo in The Hangover Part 3.
Hairball: A Clearwater, Florida vet removed a 100-pound hairball from a tiger yesterday. Thai the Tiger weighs 400 pounds, but hadn't eaten in two weeks because of the ball. He lost 100 pounds
The University of Michigan has taken their rivalry with Ohio State to an entirely new level. The school will now only use footballs in their games that are stamped, "Made in USA. Not in Ohio."
LOOKIN’ GOOD: The Best and Worst Hairstyles
According to a new survey, hair that is medium-length and layered is the best style for women. Long, straight hair came in second – with bangs coming in third.
The worst three styles for women are the perm, feathered, and asymmetrical.
And, for guys, the worst three styles are the bowl cut, the Caesar, and the faux hawk
BRIAN URLACHER RETIRES
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher sent out a tweet yesterday, saying that he’s decided to retire from pro football.
But, most amazingly, he spent all of his 13 years in the league with one team. (ESPN)
RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME LEADS TO ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
According to a new study, men with restless leg syndrome may be at a greater risk of developing erectile dysfunction.
Don’t worry, though. Fidgeting feet does not automatically mean you’ve got problems down under. It just might be a possible predictor.
NO MORE SEX (SCENES)
In a recent interview, Pitt said that since he’s been with Angelina Jolie, he has said no to doing love scenes with other women … and she has made the same pledge.
And though that’s incredibly thoughtful in regards to each other, the rest of us will take a moment of silence, mourning the loss of Brad’s naked bum
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MEMORIAL DAY
1. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day.
2. Decoration Day was suggested by General John A Logan, leader of a civil war veterans' association. The first Decoration Day was held on 30th May, 1868. The reason for this choice was that no battle had taken place on this day.
3. An additional observance on Memorial Day is the moment of remembrance, a MOMENT of silence at 3PM local time on Memorial Day. This became law in 2000.
Running Toilet: London plumber Colin Furze has built a driveable toilet. He says it has a 140cc motorbike engine and can travel at 55 mph. ''The high-speed toilet has been fitted with a button on the handle bars, so it can be flushed on the move. It is quite scary to drive as the water in the toilet makes it very top heavy and I get wet when I go over any bumps. The toilet seat is also quite slippery so it’s hard to stay on and stop myself from sliding off when I go fast. It’s also pretty tricky to steer. I’m a plumber and I’m used to putting toilets together so I thought I’d try the challenge of making the fastest. I’ve seen people build them before using mopeds, but I’ve given mine a more powerful engine so it can go much faster.'
Oklahoma Tornado Update:
David Spade has donated $200,000 to the Oklahoma tornado victims.
Oklahoma City's mayor says 12,000 to 13,000 homes were damaged or destroyed by tornados
Oklahoma Tornado Update: Suzanne Haley is recovering from having a desk leg removed from her calf. The Briarwood Elementary School teacher was impaled while protecting students during Monday's tornados. She says, “It didn’t hit the bone. It just went through the muscle. Amazingly, by the grace of God, I kept it together. I wouldn’t have changed anything about it. I knew I had to be there and stay calm for the kids’ sake.
THE SEVEN SHAPES OF MAN by menswear retailer Jacamo
PEAR
A little bit larger around the middle
CUCUMBER
Straight up and down with no extra weight
TOMATO
Slightly chubby all over
BRICK
Broad all over
NACHO
Broad shoulders and slim waistline
STRING BEAN
Very skinny and lean
SNOWMAN
Rounded around the stomach and chest creating a figure of eight like shape
10 Of The Most Dangerous Jobs from bankrate.com
1. Job: Fishing Risk factors: The producers of “Deadliest Catch” don't need to create much artificial drama, as fishers and fishing workers have -- on average -- the most dangerous jobs in the country. Malfunctioning gear, inclement weather and transportation incidents all factor into the highest fatality rate, a distinction it has held since 1992. Fatality rate: 127.3 per 100,000 workers, 42 total Median annual salary: $25,590
2. Job: Logging workers Risk factors: Total logging fatalities in the U.S. Increased from 59 to 65 from 2010 to 2011. Dangers are apparent when spending most of your days outside with heavy machinery, frequently bad weather and occasional high altitudes. Fatality rate: 104 per 100,000 workers, 65 total Median annual salary: $32,870
3. Job: Aircraft pilots and flight engineers Risk factors: Though pilots are often financially compensated for the inherent dangers and responsibilities of their jobs, no amount of money can change the fact that it's a long way down. Fatality rate: 56.1 per 100,000 workers, 71 total Median annual salary: $118,070 airline, $92,060 commercial
4. Job: Refuse and recyclable material collectors Risk factors: Trash and recyclable collectors don't get enough credit for maintaining order in society. Trash collector strikes are never a pretty thing and neither is the high fatality rate. Fatality rate: 36.4 per 100,000 workers, 30 total Median annual salary: $35,230
5. Job: Roofers Risk factors: It doesn't take a history in roofing to know that the biggest danger is not sunburns or hammered fingers. Falls are the leading culprit in fatal injuries, while other nonfatal injuries like fractures make general construction work among the most injury-prone jobs. Fatality rate: 34.1 per 100,000 workers, 60 total Median annual salary: $34,220
6. Job: Structural iron and steel workers Risk factors: Structural iron and steel workers install iron or steel beams and use cranes to lift said beams. Ironworkers have one of the highest rates of injuries of all occupations, according to the BLS. Fatality rate: 30.3 per 100,000 workers, 18 total Median annual salary: $44,540
7. Job: Helpers, construction trades Risk factors: Construction laborers and helpers do physically demanding work, and have one of the highest rates of injuries. They clean and prepare construction sites, dig trenches, build scaffolding and operate construction equipment. Not for the faint of heart. Fatality rate: 26.8 per 100,000 workers, 15 total Median annual salary: From $23,320 for roofer helpers, up to $27,780 for brick masons.
8. Job: Farmers, ranchers and agricultural managers Risk factors: Working the land may be one of the oldest professions, but new efficient technology has done little to make the job any safer. Long hours and close, consistent contact with heavy machinery and equipment represent the bulk of injuries and fatalities on the job, which is largely represented by transportation incidents. Fatality rate: 26.1 per 100,000 workers; 268 total Median annual salary: $60,750
9. Job: Truck drivers Risk factors: Incredibly long hours and quick turnarounds complicate an already dangerous situation with a truck of up to 40 tons in highway settings. Highway crashes are the leading cause of death. Fatality rate: 25.9 per 100,000 workers, 485 total Median annual salary: $38,200 for heavy truck drivers
10. Job: Natural resources and mining Risk factors: This job requires long hours working outdoors, sometimes in remote locations for long periods of time. Fatality rate: 22.1 per 100,000 workers, 721 total Median annual salary: $54,020
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
142nd day of the year.
There are 25 days left until Father's Day 2013
Today is Buy-A-Musical-Instrument Day, National Maritime Day and National Vanilla Pudding Day
ON THIS DAY
On this date in 1761, the very first life insurance office opened in the United States. Their motto: "You're in good hands with All-Colonies."
On this date in 1892, a British dentist invented the tube of toothpaste.
TODAY IS
Naomi Campbell (43) (Fast Fact: In accordance with her mother's wishes, Campbell has never met her unnamed father, who left their family two months after she was born. When she was 7, she starred in a music video for Bob Marley's song "Is This Love?")
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
San Francisco will get to host Superbowl 50 in 2016. Houston gets #51.
Xbox One: Microsoft unveiled the new Xbox One on Tuesday. The console replaces the Xbox 360 and can run multiple apps at once via split screen
- 70% of the class of 2013 is graduating with debt, averaging $35,200
54% of students graduating with student loan debt are expecting it to take more than nine years to pay off
More than 34-million Americans are expected to gas up their cars and take a road trip this holiday weekend.
ESPN is cutting some of its workforce and expects several hundred employees to be fired.
At least 100 million of Facebook’s ‘monthly active users’ are pets, brands and companies
Pitt Slams Aniston Marriage: Brad recently said his five-year marriage to Jen was “pathetic.”
Because of World War II, the 1943 graduating class of Hillhouse High School in Connecticut never had a senior prom—until the remaining classmates held a belated prom last weekend
A WORKOUT CAN CURE YOUR HANGOVER
Oklahoma Tornado Update:
NBA star Kevin Durant has donated $1 million to help tornado victims
The Red Cross is accepting $10 pledges from people who text "REDCROSS" to 90999.
Several meteorologists tell the Associated Press that Monday's twisters were 8 times the power of the Hiroshima bomb
14 bank employees and 8 customers avoided the tornado by hiding inside a vault at the Tinker Federal Credit Union
THE GREAT QUESTION? WHICH CAME FIRST, THE TRAMP OR THE TRAMP STAMP?
7 Things Married Couples Should Keep Doing Long After The Honeymoon Is Over from thestir.com
1.) Holding hands: Sometimes you should hold hands like you are in middle school. We all know you graduated to sex years ago, but remember a more innocent time when his hand around yours could make you squeal.
2.) Flirting with each other: For some reason, married couples always let this one go and they need to STOP that. Flirting is the way men and women communicate. So bat those eyelashes and brush his knee in a dark theater. Let it send a thrill up your spine.
3.) REALLY listening to his stories: We have heard each other's stories a million times and tend to get bored. Well don't. Really sit and listen to his tales. Hear about his day at work and rediscover the man you married.
4.) Trying new restaurants: The kids shouldn't stop your exploration. Visit news places, eat new foods, and go on adventures. You will be much happier.
5.) Buying little gifts/flowers: When you are dating, these things are part of the package, but they quickly fall away as you get deeper into marriage. Stop that! Make it happen again. Bring home flowers for no reason or small trinkets you saw that he might like.
6.) Dressing up: Change out of those sweatpants once a week and care about what he thinks about you again. I promise it will make many things happen all over again.
7.) Butterflies: Remember how he used to make you feel? Do your best to remember that and get that butterfly feeling again. It's just appreciation, pure and simple. Nothing feels better.
Weekly Chores
A new study by PromotionalCodes.org.uk reveals that Spring cleaning (3,655 calories) burns more calories than running a marathon (between 2,500 and 3,500 calories)
Chore Calories
Vacuuming (1 hour) 238 calories
Dusting (2 hours) 340 calories (170cl per hour)
Emptying, cleaning, repacking cupboards (4 hours) 952 calories (238cl per hour)
Scrubbing the floor (1 hour) 258 calories
Climbing up and down loft (20 mins) 181 calories (544cl per hour)
Turning mattresses and making beds (1 hour) 136 calories
Moving heavy furniture (2 hours) 476 calories (238cl per hour)
Cleaning windows (3 hours) 612 calories (204cl per hour)
Cleaning external doors (1 hour) 204 calories
Deep clean bathrooms (1hour) 258 calories
MELISSA McCARTHY: Fires Extra for Being a Bad Mom
First-time director Melissa McCarthy is running a tight ship on the set.
Melissa, who's co-directing a comedy titled Tammy with her husband, fired an extra Monday because the woman was mistreating her child.
According to TMZ, the extra brought along her kid -- who was about five years old -- for a daylong shoot by a lake in Wilmington, North Carolina. Witnesses say the young mom had been struggling with the child all morning, disrupting production several times by shouting at the child to "stop it" and quiet down.
The last straw came when the mom jerked the child up in the air by the wrist -- in front of McCarthy. Melissa immediately tossed the extra, reportedly saying she wouldn't tolerate abuse on her set
THE “GOOD” WIFE
We all want to be good wives to our husbands, but no one wants to be treated like a servant.
But such was the case in 1955 when Housekeeping Monthly ran an article about how to be a “good wife”… and by our standards, it’s pretty shocking.
Here are some quotes taken directly from the magazine … enjoy:
Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.
Gather up schoolbooks, toys, paper etc. and then run a dustcloth over tables.
Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or have him lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.
Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.
Your goal: Try to make sure your home is a place of peace, order and tranquility where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.
Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
Don't complain if he's late for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through at work.
Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.
And please always remember that “a good wife always knows her place.
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
141st day of the year.
There are 26 days left until Father's Day 2013
There are 218 days left until Christmas 2013
Today is National Memo Day, National Strawberries and Cream Day and National Waitresses/Waiters Day
ON THIS DAY
In 1881, the American Red Cross was born.
TODAY IS
pop star Gotye (33)
Mr. T (61) (Fast Fact: He won a scholarship to Prairie View A&M University, but was thrown out after a year. Mr T once tried out for the Green Bay Packers. He worked as a Chicago nightclub bouncer and began wearing gold chains and other jewelry after customers lost them in the club. His gold jewelry was worth about $300,000. As a bodyguard, he protected Muhammad Ali, Steve McQueen, Michael Jackson, Leon Spinks, Joe Frazier and Diana Ross, charging $3,000 per day.)
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Oklahoma Tornado Update:
Several tornados ripped through Oklahoma yesterday.
The biggest twister was a half-mile wide. KFOR is reporting that the storm could have been more than two miles wide at its largest point.
Briarwood Elementary in Oklahoma City and Plaza Towers Elementary in Moore, Oklahoma were destroyed.
KFOR-TV reports that up to 24 children are believed dead at the Plaza Towers Elementary School. At least seven of the children drowned after being found at the bottom of a pool at Plaza Towers.
One teacher saved six students by lying on top of them as the twister passed over.
At least 51 people died
CBS says all of the students at the elementary school that took the direct blow, Briarwood Elementary, have been accounted for.
Winds reached speeds of between 150 and 200 mph.
100 horses were killed on a farm in Moore.
A 1999 twister in the same region had wind speeds of 302 mph.
Hail as large as baseballs were reported from Georgia to Minnesota
Comedian Sinbad has filed for bankruptcy again, claiming he’s more than $11 million in debt and has just $131,000 in assets -- and a monthly income of $16,000.
9.47 million viewers watched The Billboard Music Awards on Sunday
- Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio are joining The X Factor
World Tour: Charles Ramsey is planning a tour to talk about rescuing Amanda Berry. His first stop is Stanville, Kentucky.
Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans turned herself in to North Carolina police after a warrant for her arrest was issued Monday. Jenelle got in trouble after blowing off a court date in her cyber-stalking case. She's posted $1,000 bond and been released.
5 Best Foods To Eat Post-Workout from askmen.com
Chicken Stir Fry Chicken i
Hummus
Tuna And Whole-Wheat Crackers
Fruit Smoothie
Chocolate Milk
NEW TOOTHBRUSHES INJECT CAFFEINE INTO YOUR MOUTH WHILE BRUSHING
The inventors at Colgate-Palmolive have filed a patent for toothbrushes that can release chemicals – such as caffeine – into your mouth as you brush.
The toothbrushes could also inject such things as special flavors, medication, pain relievers, or appetite suppressants in there.
If this works, you could get your morning jolt – and avoid the coffee breath that comes with it.
Graduation Party Survey from GraduationParty.com
- $578 was the average amount spent on graduation parties.
- The average number of party guests was 67
- 65% of parties are held on the Saturday afternoon after the graduation ceremony
- 13% of people are co-hosting parties with other graduates to save money in this soft economy
CONVERSATION STARTERS
Why was the house across the street burglarized, but yours was spared? It is probably more than good luck. Joseph Kuhns, a criminology professor at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, wanted to find out how burglars chose their targets. So he did the obvious. He asked them. He and his team of researchers interviewed 422 male and female convicted burglars who were incarcerated in the state prison systems in North Carolina, Kentucky and Ohio. They were asked about their motivations, methods and techniques, as well as what deters them. The top three reasons a burglar chooses a particular home -- or walks away from it:
1. Proximity
When selecting a target, most burglars said they considered the close proximity of other people, including traffic, people in the house or business, police officers and the lack of escape routes.
2. Increased security
Not surprisingly, burglars paid attention to signs of increased security, including alarm signs, alarms, dogs inside and outdoor cameras or other surveillance equipment.
3. Working alarm system
Approximately 83 percent said they would try to determine if an alarm was present before attempting a burglary, while 60 percent said they would seek an alternative target if there were an alarm on-site. This was particularly true among the subset of burglars who were more likely to spend time deliberately and carefully planning a burglary.
Tumblr founder David Karp dropped out of high school. He sold his company to Yahoo for $1.1 billion. Time for 'Celebrity Dropout Or Not?'
Kevin Bacon: Dropout or not? (Answer: Dropout)
Sandra Bullock (Answer: Not ... East Carolina University graduate, where she majored in drama )
Mary J. Blige: Dropout or not? (Answer: Dropout)
Russell Crowe: Dropout or not? (Answer: Dropout)
Tina Fey: Dropout or not (Answer: Not ... Tina graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in drama.)
LL Cool J: Dropout or not? (Answer: Dropout)
FOODS LOADED WITH SALT
Salt, which can cause high blood pressure, is hidden in many foods -- from soup to spaghetti. It's well known that we need to lower our intake of sodium, but you need to do far more than put down the salt shaker. Most of the sodium we consume daily is hidden in processed and other foods. While you know there is sodium in canned tomato sauce, did you ever suspect it would be lurking in a fresh chicken breast? Prevention magazine has helpfully compiled a list of the six sodium bombs -- otherwise healthy foods that are packed with salt:
1. Chicken breasts
Pay attention to the chicken breasts you purchase. Look for the word "enhanced" on the label, because that means it is enhanced with a sodium solution--much like chicken broth--that will make the meat appear to be plumper, juicier and tastier. The bottom line is that a 4-ounce piece of chicken could have between 40 to 330 mg of sodium--sodium you never suspected was there. What can you do? Read labels carefully, because all that sodium is not necessarily listed on the front of the package. You must read the list of all the ingredients. Even if the package says "all natural," beware if you see any of the following: "enhanced with broth," "enhanced with Teriyaki sauce," "sodium" or "sodium phosphate."
2. Bread
Store-bought bread typically contains between 80 and 230 mg of sodium in each slice, so much so that the Centers for Disease Control names bread and rolls the No. 1 source of sodium in our diet. The sodium is added as a preservative to lengthen the bread's shelf life. What can you do? Bake your own bread or purchase it at your grocery's in-store bakery. Fresh bread contains less salt, but remember it will only be fresh for a few days.
3. Deli meat
Even the deli counter's "natural" or "nitrate-free" meats contain salt, which is used as a preservative. And there is a lot of salt in deli meat, ranging from 450 to 1,050 mg of sodium per three-ounce serving. What can you do? Choose reduced- or lower-sodium deli meats, and because even these are still quite salty, eat no more than three ounces a day. Another option is to choose freshly roasted turkey or roast beef and have it sliced thin enough for sandwiches. Because there is very little salt in these meats, they will only remain fresh for a few days.
4. Reduced-sodium soups
It's common knowledge that canned soups (or canned anything) contain lots of sodium, but guess what? Even reduced-sodium soups can have between 280 to 480 mg of sodium per serving. And if you're eating the entire can, that can be as much as 1,000 mg of salt in one meal. What can you do? It's all in the wording. Look for the words "low-sodium" on the label, rather than "less sodium." Low-sodium contains less than 140 mg of sodium per serving. You can also look for "no sodium" soups.
5. Pudding
Wait... what? There is sodium in pudding? Yes, as much as 200 mg of sodium in one cup of low-fat, low-calorie chocolate pudding. Why? It's used to enhance the texture. What can you do? Buy the kind that you cook on the stovetop, which has 100 mg of sodium per serving, compared with the instant pudding that has over 400 mg of sodium. Better yet, skip the pudding entirely and eat one ounce of 70 percent dark chocolate for a nearly sodium-free treat.
6. Breakfast cereal
Before you pour a bowl of your favorite cold cereal, check the label. Some of the most popular cereals, including raisin bran and corn flakes, are packed with sodium. What can you do? Choose a breakfast cereal that has less than five percent of your daily value for sodium, such as puffed rice or shredded wheat.
Today's Question: "Less than 20% of men have done this romantic gesture. What is it?
Extra Clue: most likely done at home
Extra Clue: surprise
Final Clue: most likely yellow
Answer: posted a Post-It note with a romantic message for their partner
DOGGY APPS
With social media here to stay, some entrepreneurs are ready to take things to the next level: Introducing, Facebook and Yelp for dogs.
A new social networking app called “Where My Dogs At” creates a new opportunity for dog owners to find dog-friendly people and places in their area.
Here’s where the gimmick really kicks in:
Instead of checking in, users “mark their territory.”
Instead of “liking” something, users give it their “paw of approval.”
But it’s not all “pun and games” … The inventors of this app were given $10k to build the app and then another $20k for seed funding.
We just hope this site isn’t all bark and no bite. (Sorry)
Monday, May 20th 2013
140th day of the year.
There are 27 days left until Father's Day 2013
Today is Pick Strawberries Day and National Quiche Lorraine Day
ON THIS DAY
On this date in 1506, Christopher Columbus died in poverty, which was a little town just outside of Barcelona.
On this day in 1899 a New York driver received the first speeding ticket issued in America. Ever talk your way out of a ticket?
TODAY IS
Rapper Busta Rhymes turns 41 today
THIS WEEK IS
National Shoe Week --
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
A Bureau of Labor Statistics says that being a fisherman is the most dangerous job in America
Kim Kardashian may be having a girl.
13.6 million people watched the American Idol season finale. That's down from 21.5 million last year
- OJ Simpson wants to do a college tour if he's released from prison
Today begins the countdown to the big Memorial Day weekend.
A huge asteroid is expected to fly by Earth on May 31st
Bees are being trained to detect the scent of bombs
One person from the small town of Zephyrhills, Florida bought the only winning Powerball lottery ticket, worth over $590 million.
The winner the same picked the lucky numbers of 10, 13, 14, 22 and 52, with a Powerball of 11
---the jackpot would have reached $925 million if no one won on Saturday
Beyonce is indeed pregnant with her and Jay-Z's second child.
The average American consumes two 14-ounce bottles of ketchup each year. (Yes)
Microsoft stock is at its highest value since 2007 and Bill Gates is, once again, the world's richest man.
Yahoo has agreed to deal to purchase blogging site Tumblr for $1.1 billion. The six-year-old company has more than 100 million users, but isn't bringing in much money yet.
Although the deal hasn't been officially announced, both companies' boards have reportedly approved the all-cash deal and it's expected to be announced on Monday.
BOX-OFFICE REPORT
1. Star Trek Into Darkness - $70.6 million
2. Iron Man 3 - $35.2 million
3. The Great Gatsby - $23.4 million
TANNING MOM: Releases So-Bad-It's-Good Music Video
A recent poll asked Americans, "Which would you rather have 1 million dollars or a perfect body"?
88 percent said 1 million dollars
12 percent said a perfect body
BEARDS KEEP YOU YOUNG, HEALTHY, AND HANDSOME
According to a new Australian study, beards keep you young, healthy, and handsome.
Researchers found that beards block 90 to 95 percent of UV rays, which slow down the aging process and reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Beards also reduce the effects of asthma because pollens and dust get stuck in beard – and stay out of the lungs.
Facial hair also retains moisture and protects against the wind, keeping you looking young and fresh-faced.
Beyond that, shaving is usually the cause of ingrown hairs and bacterial infections that lead to acne. (WorldObserverOnline.com)
WARNING SIGNS THAT YOU’RE FINALLY GETTING OLDER
According to Cracked.com, here are some warning signs that you’re finally getting older.
New slang words make you angry – You probably get even angrier when you think about all the text shortcuts the “kids” are using these days.
Clothing becomes complicated – Jeans and a shirt used to be fine. When you’re an old man, you’re expected to think about your wardrobe a bit more.
Every debate makes you roll your eyes – Young guys argue about the issues of the day. Politics. Religion. Sports. Old guys have heard it all and know nobody will ever be swayed from their beliefs. So why fight?
New music shocks you – You know young guys have crappy taste in music, but the songs you liked when you were younger were never THAT bad, were they?
THE WORST SUMMER JOBS
For most people, summer is the best time of year. Lots of fun and relaxation, right?
Sure, unless you’re stuck with a crappy job – made worse by the heat.
Here’s a rundown of some of the worst summer jobs out there:
Farmer
Door-to-door sales
Garbage man
Sports mascot
A new survey by HushHush.com reveals that 25% of people have not washed their bed sheets for at least six months. Other findings:
- 19% of men claim to change their bedding every week, compared to only 15% of women
- 17% of people change their bedding every week, while 28% do it once a month
- 32% of people haven't cleaned their bathroom for six months
- 62% of people would hire a cleaner if they could afford it
FUN & GAMES: Lighted Soccer Ball Lets Kids Play Into the Night
In many parts of the world, there are no lighted parks or fields. This means when the sun goes down, kids have to stop playing.
So, two young inventors set out to do something about it – and developed a lighted soccer ball called the Soccket.
The coolest thing about the ball is that it doesn’t need batteries.
Instead, every kick creates the energy to keep it lit.
Because of this simple invention, the 1.3 billion people in poorer countries like Nigeria, South Africa, and Brazil can keep playing into the night.
5 Most Useless Exercise Machines from prevention.com
1. LEG-CURL MACHINE Why it's useless: Your hamstrings perform two movements: knee flexion and hip extension. The leg curl machine works only knee flexion, which limits the benefits. What to do instead: Choose a machine or movement that works both hamstring functions at once, such as the fitness ball hip raise and curl. To do: Lie on your back with legs straight, heels on the ball. Raise your hips by pressing your heels into the ball until your legs are straight. Keep your hips raised as you roll the ball in toward you by bending your knees. Continue rolling out and back towards you for 10 to 12 reps
2. PULLEY MACHINE FOR SIDE BENDS Why it's useless: Endless side crunches on this pulley machine do nothing for reducing "love handles," as many people believe. It's not only ineffective, but can put undue stress on the lower back. What to do instead: Reducing excess fat around the midsection requires a good sound nutrition plan along with effective moves such as side planks. To do: Lie on your side with your forearm on the mat under your shoulder, and stack your upper leg directly on top of the lower leg. Rise upward by straightening your body. Hold 20 to 60 seconds, then switch sides. Do three reps on each side.
3. BUTT BLASTER Why it's useless: This donkey kick machine is an unnatural movement. The idea is to spot reduce the glutes, which isn't going to happen. What to do instead: A better choice are squats, which use your own body weight. Squats get the glutes as well as the hamstrings and are a much more productive exercise. To do: Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, arms straight in front of you, parallel to the ground, or clasped behind your head. Keep head up as you bend at the knees and hips and lower into a squat position until thighs are parallel to the ground (or as low as you can without lifting your heels). Pause and slowly raise back up to starting position. Repeat for two to three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
4. OVERHEAD SHOULDER PRESS Why it's useless: The shoulder joint is easily prone to injury, especially in this unstable overhead move. What to do instead: Challenge shoulder muscles with less injury risk by doing lateral dumbbell raises. To do: Grasp dumbbells and stand with palms together in front of thighs, elbows slightly bent. Raise arms up and out to the sides until elbows are at shoulder height; pause and return to starting position. Repeat 10 to 12 times
5. ROMAN CHAIR SIT-UPS
Friday, May 17th 2013
37th day of the year.
There are 30 days left until Father's Day 2013
Today is Pack Rat Day, National Cherry Cobbler Day and National Bike to Work Day
TODAY IS
Jordan Knight of New Kids on the Block turns 43 today. Should they at least be New Dudes by now?
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
HOT RUMOR: BIEBER ON IDOL!!!! Started by Foz hahaha
9 percent have done it at a wedding. (CHECKED THEIR EMAIL)
David Beckham announced he’s retiring from football. Don’t get upset, ladies, he’s retiring from soccer not underwear modeling
Eminem's special guest on his next album? We're hearing it's Chris Rock.
MOSQUITOES LOVE DIRTY SOCKS
If you’re desperately trying to avoid mosquitoes, the secret could be right at your feet.
Researchers have found that mosquitoes – especially those infected with malaria – are attracted to stinky socks.
On the other hand, mosquitoes are actually repelled by clean socks that smell like detergent.
Jackpot: Tomorrow night's Powerball jackpot could top $550 million.
Eco-friendly burials are becoming more and more popular.
E. Robert Kinney, the man, who invented fish sticks, has died at the age of 96
Start with Greens "Eat in the right order. Eat vegetables first to naturally have more of them and ultimately eat fewer calories.
NASCAR legend Dick Trickle took his life yesterday with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71 and found in a Lincoln County, North Carolina cemetery
Rough week for Kanye West, capped off by his $750,000 black Lamborghini Aventador that baby mama Kim Kardashian bought him for his 35th birthday being dinged by the metal security gate at her house.
BOSTON BOMBINGS: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Left Note in Boat
Boston Marathon bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev left a note in the boat he was found hiding in, according to CBS News.
The note, scrawled in pen on an interior wall of the boat, said that the bombings were retribution for Muslim deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan. It called the victims collateral damage, saying, "When you attack one Muslim, you attack all Muslims."
Dzhokhar added that he wasn't mourning his brother Tamerlan, but that he expected to join him soon in paradise.
Travelodge recently conducted a study to find out which color rooms allow you the most sleep per night.
HOW MUCH SLEEP DOES EACH COLOR GIVE?
Blue 7 hrs 52mins
Yellow 7 hrs 40mins
Green 7 hrs 36 mins
Silver 7 hrs 33 mins
Orange 7 hrs 28 mins
Red 6 hrs 58 mins
Gold 6 hrs 43 mins
Grey 6 hrs 12 mins
Brown 6 hrs 05 mins
Purple 5 hrs 56 mins
HABITS YOU NEED TO DROP AFTER COLLEGE
College is winding down, which means it’s time for many young adults to join the rest of us here in the real world.
Here are some habits that need to be dropped immediately after college:
The snooze button is now your enemy.
Your workday no longer ends once you get home.
Working for free is no longer an option.
Friends come second. You come first.
Procrastination will sink you.
Your professor knew you were hung over. And, so will your boss.
Your apartment is not your frat house
BIGGEST MISTAKES YOU CAN MAKE DURING AN INTERVIEW
In a job market where a single open position can receive dozens, even hundreds of applicants, just getting to the interview stage is a huge accomplishment. So, how you make sure you make the right impression? CareerBuilder.com interviewed thousands of employers. Here are the most common mistakes people make.
Answering cell phone or texting
Appearing disinterested
Dressing inappropriately
Appearing arrogant
Talking negatively about current or previous employers
Chewing gum
Most unusual interview mistakes:
Candidate brought a "how to interview book" with him to the interview.
Candidate asked, "What company is this again?"
Candidate put the interviewer on hold during a phone interview. When she came back on the line, she told the interviewer that she had a date set up for Friday.
When a candidate interviewing for a security position wasn't hired on the spot, he painted graffiti on th
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