1. Your friends backbite. 

2. Girls communicate exclusively through gossip.

3. The manly man – the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker – is the one you want.

4. The girly man – the accountant, the lawyer, the politician – is not.

5. There is a more interesting life out there, where people don’t spend their time watching TV (have you ever watched someone watch TV on TV?).

6. The best way to access this more interesting life is through television. (Thanks to David Foster Wallace for this.)

7. You are not beautiful enough.

8. In fact, you are not even close to beautiful enough.

9. There is someone out there who is perfect for you and only you.

10. You are perfect for them, too.

11. You are constantly being evaluated and judged.

12. Nobody else has any sort of self-identity confusion. They are near-static, self-assured characters.

13. Your qualms and confusions are weaknesses.

14. Political speeches are important.

15. You have to be doing something with your hands at all times, or you seem stiff and awkward.

16. Gaffes, especially of the speaking variety, are unacceptable.

17. Everyone is all about sex, all the time.

18. Celebrities’ lives are somehow inherently more interesting than yours.

19. Spoken communication is, by and large, passe.

20. Plastic surgery – not time – heals all wounds.

21. The preparation of food is a heartwarming, fun, unique experience despite the fact that a million other families are eating the same food out of the same can/box.

22. Every response out of your mouth must be quick, witty, and incisive.

23. Things are always more than they seem.

24. Nobody can be happy with what they already have.

25. Men have a right to spend a fortune when they have a mid-life crisis, but menopause confers no such entitlement.

26. If you try hard enough, you will succeed.

27. There is no arduous mediocrity in learning. There is only a scene where you pick up an instrument, and then, later, one in which you impress your friends with a masterful rendition.

28. Only a diamond will do for an engagement ring.

29. See a lover before a therapist when a marriage or relationship hits a rough patch.

30. “Falling out of love” is reason enough for divorce.

31. You will always have the same friends.

32. Men, unassisted, will notice when a woman is upset.

33. Men know what to do when a woman is upset.

34. Elderly people are boring and nosy.

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Christina Crowe presents Leukonychia Causes and Effects posted at Salad Sticks, saying, “Leukonychia, the white spots on nails, can be caused by a variety of things. Read on to uncover the secrets of Leukonychia and discover how to prevent the disease.”

Alan Overton presents The Five Pillars of Lifetime Fitness posted at Lifetime Fitness 4 Men, saying, “In every health-related system, there is a basis in achieving optimal fitness, to make sure that every one who decides get into the fitness lifestyle achieves the ideal shape and health they want to attain.”

Daniel James presents Sugar Cola For Fat Loss? posted at Weight Loss Dude.

Steve Patterson presents South Beach Acai Restores Homeostasis posted at Free Acai Berry, saying, “It is a powerful anti-oxidant, more powerful than other acai berry products because it is combined with other anti-oxidants, such as pomegranate, green tea, and hoodia.”

Steve Patterson presents Summer is Right for Weight Loss posted at Diet Cleanse, saying, “Studies show that adults tend to gain one pound a year. That may not sound like a lot, and it is certainly better than what many tend to think (5-8 pounds a year), but this can accumulate during a lifetime and can lead to obesity later in life.”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Waterloo Lies posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Neil Frost presents I Want To Get Lean posted at FREE Abs Training.

Patricia Turner presents 50 Foods to Better and Beautify Your Skin posted atPharmacy Technician Certification.

Cindi presents How Chiropractic Can Help With Fibromyalgia posted at Tree of Life Chiropractic.

Scientific Living presents Vaccine Scandal posted at Scientific Living, saying, “Evidence that vaccines are very profitable, but not safe.”

Mike presents Erik Von Markovik posted at Mind Of Mystery, saying, “Erik Von Markovik is more commonly known as Mystery, the Pick-Up Artist and dating guru. Erik has his own show on VH-1. Mystery has been found using techniques that can be named a number of things, but the techniques he uses is most commonly referred to as Venusian Arts.”

Robert Galway presents Weight Loss posted at robertgalway.com, saying, “When you first start on the Atkins program, you may be tempted to take advantage of many of the low carbohydrate products on the market today. There are a wide variety of packaged items that are specifically manufactured to be low-carb. These include low-carb snacks, low-carb baking products and low-carb substitutes (like pasta or bread). While it may be enticing to fill your shopping cart with all of these goodies, it”

Adam presents Life is all about balance posted at Your One Stop For Dieting.

Melissa Dumont presents I Think She’s Playing Me posted at B4 We Split.com – Proactive Steps & Perspectives, saying, “Gain a new perspective on your personal relationship. Learn proactive steps to keep your relationship strong. Provide new perspectives for people in need.”

jim Nadolny presents Guest Author ? Edward Nadolny, CCP posted at cpapcritic.com.

Kaushik Chokshi presents A Gentle Honesty posted at Beyond Karma, saying, “It’s takes a gentle honesty to overcome the obstacles to awakening.”

Barbra Sundquist presents Wayne Fleisher: A Man on the Move posted atHomeBusinessWiz.

Marjorie presents Tropicana Wrap-Up posted at Laurel on Health Food, saying, “Tropicana and their supporting team were great hosts and I feel so lucky to have taken part in their “Get Your Fruit On!” Weekend. In addition to enjoying some delicious meals and drinks, staying at the beautiful James hotel, and meeting an impressive group of lady bloggers, I learned a ton about Tropicana’s nutrition, sustainability, and marketing initiatives.”

Alvaro Fernandez presents Preparing Society for the Cognitive Age (Frontiers in Neuroscience article!) posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “The opportunity to use new research findings to improve our “brain fitness” is immense, but we will need to ensure the marketplace matures in a rational and sustainable manner, both through healthcare and education channels.”

Aparna presents Beauty & Personality Grooming: General tips for positive health from Ayurveda posted at Beauty & Personality Grooming, saying, “Sound health is the basis for happiness. And the following are the useful hints of Ayurveda for attainment of perfect health and good conduct. The following tips assure you good health, the fountain of happiness. * Generally, food should be taken only after the previous meal is digested, and in limited quantities. * The bodily urges such as urination, defecation, sneezes, cough; belching, flatulence, etc. should never be controlled or forced out.”

Andy Nash presents Top Juice Cleanse Info in Jul posted at Juice Cleanse, saying, “Cleansing Juice”

Fit 4 Ever Young presents America’s Taste for Soda posted at Fit 4 Ever Young.

Jessica Nagel presents Stress and Food ? A Vicious Cycle posted at Sustainable Halo.

Steve Patterson presents Acai Berries: Worth the Celebrity Hype? posted at Diet Cleanse, saying, “Celebrities are idolized for many different reasons, but is their use of acai berry a good decision for everyone?”

Lewis S. Lewis presents Foods Good For Weight Loss: Top 5 Fat-Burning Foods posted at Foods Good For Weight Loss, saying, “It’s time to take action. You know you want to, that’s why your here right? Curiosity? How to find out how eating the right foods will burn unhealthy fat. It’s taking that first step that seems to trip most people up. We’re not talking about them. We’re talking about you and your health, appearance and energy level. Take on life. I have and as a direct result, I feel absolutely wonderful, my self confidence has returned and I feel ready to take on whatever comes my way. Sincerely, Scotty”

Cory presents Diet Vs. Exercise posted at Eating Healthy, saying, “How both diet and exercise fit into a weight loss plan.”

Kevin Poulis presents FamilyNet.com – Family Entertainment Television posted atSiteTally.com.

Salima presents Salima Hayek’s Take on the Universe: Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth: Awakening My Ass! posted at Salima Hayek’s Take on the Universe.

Sarah Wozniak presents Carbohydrate Health in an Unsalted Nutshell posted at Healthy Revelations Blog.

Charles Welling presents How To Choose Real Foods posted at Campaign For Real Health.

Shelley Chapman/NaturiBeauty presents Eating For Your Hair posted at Naturi Beauty: Bites & Delights.

Lucky Balaraman presents Find Happiness 6: Ever Think of the Big Picture? | Calm and Cool posted at Calm and Cool | A Guide to Being Peaceful.

Strenua presents Fats, Proteins or Carbohydrates ? What?s the best combination for a weight-loss diet? posted at Strenua’s World.

Wenchypoo presents This Just In: Study Names 4 Common Ways to Cut Disease posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket, saying, “I added a fifth one: WASH YOUR HANDS!”

Gin G. presents Personal Recovery Room posted at Sense Scribe, saying, “Create and design a room for short or long term recovery. Read more.”

Margaret Garcia presents Top 100 Nutritionist Blogs posted at Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Nidiron presents Electric Cigarette Promotion – Electric Cigarettes Shop | The Cheapest Electric Cigarette Online posted at Electric Cigarettes Shop | The Cheapest Electric Cigarette Online: Latest News.

Nidiron presents Electric Cigarette Promotion posted at cheap electric cigarettes.

Alan Overton presents Can You Flatten Your Stomach With Appetite Suppression? | Lifetime Fitness 4 Men posted at Lifetime Fitness 4 Men, saying, “t is a well publicised fact that the population of overweight to obese people is increasing with the resulting health problems. Because of this, many of us have tried various weight loss routines from diets to exercises in an effort to lose belly fat and flatten our stomachs.”

Amir Marzouq presents The Specifics of Eating Organic | Guffly posted at Guffly, saying, “Guffly is a one product per day online store and community featuring eco friendly products and fair trade lifestyle goods like home, pet, clothing, office and personal accessories. We know that people aren’t interested in ugly stuff, so you can bet Guffly’s green products are stylish, fun and attractive – eco stylish if you will. Shop the Daily Guff at http://www.guffly.com”

Brian presents Why Black Tea And Milk Don’t Mix posted at How To Live a Longer Life, saying, “Black tea has been known to have constructive heart healthy effects on the body but studies show this effect is muted when tea and milk mix.”

Andy presents How to Stop Overeating posted at test, saying, “Sick of being overweight? Maybe you’ve been fat all your life, I have and I hated it. Until recently I was a slave to junk food. I always asked how to stop overeating and I got all kind of answers that never reall worked. After years of trial and error, I finally started getting my eating under control and started losing weight.”

Michael Miles presents Life coaches and being alone posted at Effortless Wealth and Abundance.

Brooklyn White presents The Science behind Happiness: 25 Incredible Findings posted at Comments on: Top 100 Diet and Fitness Blogs.

Keith Webb presents Why Breakfast is Important – Wo40 Blog – Weighting On 40 – Fitness for the 30-Something Crowd – and Beyond! posted at Weightingon40.

Patricia Turner presents Top 50 Post-Partum Support Blogs posted at Nurse Practitioner Schools.

ChristianPF presents Does gum chewing affect your health? posted at Natural Health Ezine, saying, “Isn’t it great that chewing gum can actually benefit our health?”

Ynohtna presents Lovemaking: How to Make Love – In 5 Easy Steps posted atLovemaking.

Sonja Stewart presents Returning to Whole Foods: A Conversion Story posted atParenting Squad.

Vichuda presents Dengue Fever Cause, Symptoms, Treatments posted at Kota Medan City Indonesia.

Edward Beverly presents 7 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying Weight Training Equipment posted at Weight Training Equipment Center.

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Outshined presents Exercising Every Day posted at personalwebguide.com, saying, “I underwent a trial of 45 days of straight exercising. Each day I combined both cardio AND strength training into my workouts… these are the results that ensued…”

Rose Hillbrand presents Community Supported Agriculture: A Win-Win-Win Conceptposted at Newholisticliving’s Blog, saying, “Thanks!”

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Ben presents How to be Assertive and Increase Your Confidence, saying “Being more assertive will decrease your frustration levels, increase your self confidence and increase the respect you receive from others. It will make life more enjoyable not only for yourself but also for the people around you.”

GreedyGirlsGuide presents 10 Ways to push yourself to Workout and Keep Working, saying “10 Tips to get into a Workout routine and stick with it. These tips will help you enjoy the benefits of regular exercise, by forming good fitness habits.”

Jo-Ann presents The Science of Fighting Obesity, saying “We need to stop blaming ourselves and look at the science of being fat.”

James Ward presents Hot Holiday Food – Family Meals Made Easy, saying “Its that time of year when it seems the whole of the UK leave our little island and set off for foreign lands. It is also time when foodies like me start to think of exotic recipes and new summer tastes.”

Alex presents Weekly Menu Planner, saying “This free weekly menu planner will help you to organize a weekly menu which can be used for helping to plan meals in advance for helping with your weight loss plan for the week ahead.”

bradley002 presents Activate Brown Fat, saying “How a cold shower can activate brown fat (or brown adipose tissue) and help keep you thin.”

Taylor Coburn presents Time for Change Movie, saying “Maybe we dwell on the past, and at times maybe we live for the future. The truth is, there is only now. Now is the time for change. Enjoy this free inspirational movie.”

Jessica Nagel presents Cancer Prevention Series Introduction.

Ruth Rogers presents 5 Ways to Beat The Mindless Munchies.

Kaushik Chokshi presents How to Stop Compulsive Thoughts: Letting Go in Four Steps, saying “This is about how to release compulsive thoughts, and it can help us with our eating habits. Most of our thoughts about food are conditioned and compulsive.”

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Tom Walters, DPT presents How to Banish Your Booty: The Best Exercises for Strengthening Your Glutes.

Sara Melone presents Calorie Burn, saying “Tips to help burn extra calories throughout the day.”

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Patricia Turner presents 10 Healthy and Delicious Foods That are Illegal in the US.

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Ashley presents Inexpensive Snacks, saying “Trying to save money does not mean you can’t have an occasional tasty treat this summer.”

Hal LaPray presents Cancer-Stricken Social Security Claimant Makes YouTube Plea To Obama, saying “Understandably, Ms. DeVilbiss was completely unable to work. Once again, she applied for Social Security Disability benefits, but within weeks she received a notice indicating that her disability benefits were denied based on the fact that her regimen of treatment is not expected to last more than 12 months.”

Irina Garrett presents Natural, SLS free hair products, saying “Learn what harmful ingredients to avoid in your hair products.”

Joshua Seth presents 10 Ways To Create Lasting Love, saying “Since I’m getting married next month and it’s about time to write my vows anyway, I thought I’d put together a top 10 list of what it takes to make love last as a couple. I don’t pretend to be an expert in this area (my mother is the marriage and family therapist in the family) but Suzy and I have been together for almost 7 years now and in that time I’ve learned a thing or two about keeping love, passion, and romance alive in our relationship.”

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Pete presents Cool Things To Do On Hot Days, saying “It is tough to beat the heat during the summer, but there are some fun things to do.”

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Josh Hanagarne presents Live Like An Animal: Only Make Mistakes Once, saying “When animals make a mistake, they only pay for it once. Humans punish themselves over and over. You can’t get motivated and make progress if you spend all your time living in the past and regretting mistakes you can’t change.”

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1. It’s called the “Hallux” in Latin and in Wikipedianese.

2. In birds, it’s the talon that sticks out the back to help eat mice and other assorted rodents.

3. It’s an awesome dance group in Vietnam.

4. All sorts of crazy Latin stuff can happen to it, from bone fusion to hallux rigidus to hallux valgus (pictures!).

5. It’s “the story of Kazumi Mano, a naïve twenty-two-year-old who wakes up one afternoon to discover that her big toe has turned into a penis.”

6. It has only two bones, while all the other toes have three.

7. Karate masters (not to mention Chuck Norris) can break 2×2’s with their big toes.

8. And if you can pull off the Padangusthasana, you’ll be doing the Big Toe Pose.

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“E-cigarette” companies promised to let you smoke anytime, anywhere, without health risks.

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Is anybody really surprised? Did we think that a chemical slick enough to cross the blood-brain barrier as smoothly as a post-plastic surgery druglord crosses a border could be contained by regular water vapor? Were we fools enough to believe the thick plumes exhaled by mall-kiosk vendors were really harmless?

Nicotine vapors apparently took more than water vapor to get into our lungs and bloodstream. Smoking, apparently, is still dangerous. And highly addictive. And available in chocolate, mint, lemon, vanilla, and coffee flavors.

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Eat a lot of rice? Pasta? Then you know just how bland and repetitive these healthy choices can be. Here’s a few ways to spice them up.

1. Actually use spices. Don’t restrict yourself to the salt and pepper you’re comfortable with. Challenging your taste buds with a new spice will go a long way towards making dinner interesting again. Try something exotic like curry or paprika – even an unusual option like cinnamon in a main dish can be a big hit. Spices generally aren’t sugary or fattening, so you don’t have to hold back. Check out a good Asian store – especially Persian or Indian – for a great selection.

2. Be saucy. Like spices, sauces can be found in a huge variety of flavors, and can bring an engaging flavor to even the most basic dish. It’s very easy to find sauce recipes online if you feel like cooking your own (which is a lot of fun), and they tend to use simple ingredients like water, salt, beef bullion, cooking sherry, mushrooms, etc. Making your own sauce is fun and rewarding, but if you don’t feel up to it, buy a blend of flavors you have never tried.

3. Marinate. If you cook with meat or fish, you’ll find that the distinctive tastes of these foods can become boring as a foundation. By thinking a bit ahead, you can infuse your dish with a powerful, memorable flavor. Get a Ziploc bag, then fill it with the salad dressing, sauce, or spice powder of your choice, then put the meat in there. Letting your food sit overnight – refrigerated, of course – can bring a subtle change or an intense kick. Don’t be afraid to use a very spicy choice here, like a powerful barbeque sauce, because the flavor will be slightly weakened by cooking and by removing the meat from the marinade.

4. Switch sides. If your lineup includes items that are always paired – “meat and potatoes,” “bread and butter” – then you have a lot to gain from switching things up. Think about a savory veggie with your meat instead; onions and asparagus are a good place to start, but the options are endless. If you’re eating bread, try having it with jam or olive oil instead. You could even switch to pita or naan for a tasty surprise.

5. Wrap it up. Instead of serving a cut of meat or fish, or instead of serving beans and veggies in cafeteria-style heaps, serve up a wrap or a roll. Use tortillas, pita, buns, or good sandwich bread to hold your meal. If you can completely get rid of your utensils, you’ve really succeeded here, and eating with your hands will make your food lose the slight metallic twinge it can pick up from silverware.

6. Mix it in. Rather than separating your dishes, combine items. Serve “rice with beef” rather than “beef and rice.” Serve “pasta with tuna” rather than “pasta and tuna.” The foods combined together in your mouth will provide a subtle textural change, making them seem like entirely new foods.

7. Drink up. Instead of milk, water, wine, or your regular dinner drink, try something new. Look to other cultures especially for tastes and textures that complement your dish. If you’re having something spicy, try champurrado or horchata, both sweet milk-based drinks, to offset it. Try an exotic tea variety, especially one that includes a mint. Go to a wine boutique and ask what will complement your dish. Having a strongly contrasting drink that is flavorful on its own adds another dimension to the meal that’s impossible to get elsewhere.

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It took a daub of massage oil into the cap and some serious effort to pry open the oversized, vacuum-sealed jar of peanuts I’m currently munching on. I almost gave up, too, and went for the oatmeal crème pies lounging – open, temping – next to the nuts. Fortunately I was able to remember the reason I was munching: I was hungry.

A sugary treat would trick my body into thinking I’d provided it with energy for the day. After all, our sweet teeth were designed to help us track down the fruits and berries that, once upon a time, actually did serve this function. Although we don’t still rely on those natural sweets to power us through our days, the taste for sugar retains a primitive pull. The ease with which we gorge ourselves on sugary foods gives away the power of our addiction.

The problem, of course, is that the sweetest foods are no longer the healthiest. Even though I’m tired of the peanuts now (they proved a bit too salty, and the fridge and water are juuust too far away), I’m still thinking, “how bad could a crème pie be?” Here’s the news. Although the peanuts taste salty, the crème pies are actually loaded with even more sodium. Otherwise the foods supply about the same number of calories – and the peanuts have a load of fiber to boot.

The best news here is that the nuts are providing a nice dose of unsaturated fats – about 14 grams of it. All fats are loaded with calories, making them great energy providers. “Greasy” or “buttery” foods, as well as many processed sweets, provide their energy through “saturated” fats. These fats, due to their chemical structure, are solids at room temperature. A stick of butter is the best image here. When this sort of fat gets into your arteries, it can still solidify, causing the sorts of nasty plaques and blockages that lead to serious heart problems.

Unsaturated fats, on the other hand, are liquids. These are found in “oily” foods (think fish and nuts). Many vitamins, including those “omega-n fatty acids” we’re hearing a lot about, can be transported only with a sufficient supply of fats. Unsaturated fat is a much better choice than the saturated kind here. Since they won’t solidify in your arteries, the risk of heart disease is greatly reduced, although all fats should still be consumed in moderation.

These unsaturated fats, besides providing critical functions for your body, are providing a lot of calories – energy – to your body and mind. If you want to see just how much, light a single peanut on fire. Hold in an old pair of tweezers or skewer it with a fork, then hold a lighter to it until it catches. The flame is produced by the oils and fats within the nut, and will put out exactly as much energy as the peanut holds.

Your body uses the peanut in exactly the same way to get energy, just on a much smaller scale. If you have a test tube, you can boil water using the peanut. Do not use a glass, you’ll end up with fragments on the floor (trust me, I tried it). You’ll be surprised how hot and long the peanut can burn. So if you’re looking for a good source of healthy energy, be sure to check that nutrition label and find fatty foods without saturated fats.

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More “worrying” even than the no-longer-newsworthy bird flu, the new swine flu outbreak has caused panic in Mexico City and around the world, reaching even to the ivory tower known as Twitter, where it has become the top frontpage hashtag of the moment.

Why am I not worried? First and foremost, I neither raise nor eat swine. More comforting to those of you who do, however, is that fact that just  even though 20 40 64 91  4298 cases have been reported stateside, there have been only three fatalities.  This particular strain of flu is not new, either – Paul Mickle of the Trentonian reports, circa 1976, that President Gerald Ford’s swine flu inoculation program had excellent early production and adoption rates…

Within days, however, several people who had taken the shot fell seriously ill. On Oct. 12, three elderly people in the Pittsburgh area suffered heart attacks and died within hours of getting the shot, which led to suspension of the program in Pennsylvania.

Jersey pressed on with inoculations, however. Through the fall, even as more bad reports about the side effects of the vaccine came out, thousands of mostly older people in Greater Trenton lined up outside health centers, schools and firehouses to get the shot, sometimes waiting for an hour.

During that outbreak, which spread as frighteningly and rapidly as today’s, only one person died, of the hundreds who fell ill. No doubt the aging population increases the mortality rate of today’s outbreak – but, by and large, there is nothing to worry about. Despite what the internet says.

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